Around Town News – Bronx Times

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Community cleanup gives new hope to longtime Throggs Neck ambulance corps

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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Hand In Hand offers Throggs Neck entrepreneurs office space without the commitment

By Jay Cole Conversation…

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Bronx nonprofits host back-to-school bash with free haircuts, backpacks at Bronx Music Hall

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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Council Member Justin Sanchez celebrates opening new office with Back to School Carnival

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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Where to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 across the Bronx this week

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Arts & Entertainment

CUNY’s Lehman College just got a $1.15m investment in the arts to upgrade the Lovinger Theater

By Rebecca Raghunath Conversation…

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Grammy-nominated Atlanta rapper Latto brings ‘Big Mama’ energy to Bronx classroom for ‘Celebrity Substitute’

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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Governor Kathy Hochul joins Bronx elected officials for Co-op City back-to-school event

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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Bronx boxing coach Carlos Ramirez honored with street co-naming in Castle Hill

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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Seven years later, the Bronx’s ‘Joker’ stairs remain a tourist attraction

By ET Rodriguez Conversation…

Flag Day Article

Throggs Neck BID honors local veterans during America’s 250th anniversary

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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Nefer Bookcafe hosts first-of-its-kind book festival in Wakefield celebrating Black hair

By Keke Grant-Floyd Conversation…

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Throggs Neck BID raises concerns over tensions with Halal truck on East Tremont Avenue

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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Huntington Library begins restoration of historic front doors

By Jay Cole Conversation…

FRONT PAGE Horse Article

Was that a horse I just saw on East Tremont Avenue?

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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Arts & Entertainment

Fiorentina Steakhouse brings a taste of classic dining to Throggs Neck

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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