Community News – Bronx Times

Aleksander Nilaj founded the Albanian American Open Hand Association in 2012, serving up to 8,000 people a month. His detainment by ICE has sent shockwaves throughout the community.

Beloved Albanian Bronx food pantry founder detained by ICE, leaving thousands without food aid

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Bronx lawmakers secure $4.5M for Jacobi Hospital upgrades

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

Courtesy of Vylinda Adorno Marrero East Tremont Throggs Neck ALS MS 5K

East Tremont’s first 5K supports Bronx residents living with ALS and MS

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

Council member Shirley Aldebol joined Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Paul Ochoa, and NYPL CEO Iris Weinshall to celebrate the investment.

City Island Library gets $600K for long-awaited roof and HVAC upgrades

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Photos | BP Gibson hosts ‘Empowerability’ job fair

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber Conversation…

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Academy of Mount St. Ursula joins pilot program teaching students essential life skills

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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Venture House Bronx opens new clubhouse for New Yorkers living with mental illness

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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After a breast cancer diagnosis at 33 years old, Anna Desai advocates for women to get tested early

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

Elected officials, development partners, and community members celebrate the re-opening of the St. Mary's Recreation Center.

St. Mary’s Recreation Center reopens after $20.7M renovation

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Assembly member John Zaccaro arrived at the Sept. 25 full Bronx Community Board 11 meeting to defend his bill.

Bronx lawmakers defend bill to recognize Little Yemen as cultural district amid pushback from Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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A burger led Alan Bolton to Pete’s Diner — 20 years later, he’s made it his own

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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Monroe Houses community center reopens after a nearly $4.5 million renovation

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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Socrates Solano takes over as Community Board 10 district manager in the East Bronx

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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Half-mile Sedgwick Avenue stretch remains dumping hotspot despite cleanup efforts

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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Two Bronx groups receive city grants to combat hate, bias and discrimination

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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More than 12,000 runners hit the streets for Bronx 10 Mile’s 30th anniversary

By Jill Tuthill Conversation…

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