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Elissa Carmona of the Morrisania Band Project won a $20,000 grant to support Sing with SOUL, her music-wellness program for older adults.

Arts & Entertainment

Bronx singer Elissa Carmona wins $20K grant for music-wellness program

By Emily Swanson

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Community Service

Photos: Christ Disciples International Ministries hosts community food distribution

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber

Borough President Vanessa Gibson presented two checks to the NYPD and DSNY to fund the installation of cameras and sanitation enforcement to fight the illegal dumping that has been trashing Bronx neighborhoods and disrupting residents' quality of life.

BP Gibson announces $1.5 million to combat illegal dumping throughout the borough

By Sadie Brown

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Mott Haven

Mott Haven family enrichment center wins city Emerging Nonprofit award

By Emily Swanson

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BP Gibson holds orientation and swearing-in ceremony for new Bronx community board members

By Ethan Marshall

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Highbridge

Vacant lots near High Bridge cleaned after yearslong battle with owner

By Emily Swanson

Older Bronxites gathered Thursday at the PSS Davidson Center in Morrisania to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day, where a coalition of city agencies announced the expansion of a digital literacy program into older adult centers and affordable housing developments in the Bronx.

NYC expands digital literacy program to Bronx and Upper Manhattan on Senior Citizens Day

By Sadie Brown

Leaders of East Side House Settlement and Haven Charter High School cut the ribbon on Aug. 20, 2025.

Haven Charter High School, aimed at preparing students for health care careers, celebrates grand opening in Morris Park

By Emily Swanson

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First hearing of Bally’s Community Advisory Council shows majority support amid lingering concerns

By Emily Swanson

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Co-op City

Photos: Bronx tennis coach and NYJTL hold two-day training event in Co-op City

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber

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Business

Supermarket manager in Bronx warns of SNAP cuts’ impact on small businesses

By Emily Swanson

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Two online fundraisers for family of slain officer Didarul Islam generate nearly $500,000

By Emily Swanson

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Hundreds line up at Citizens Bank Crosby Avenue branch for Shakespeare in the Park tickets

By Emily Swanson

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Funeral for 1-year-old River Wilson highlights concerns over daycare regulations and accountability

By Emily Swanson

Dozens of children and teens came out to Bally's Ferry Point on Monday for a free junior golf clinic.

New York City kids head to Bally’s Ferry Point to putt with the pros

By Sadie Brown

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How Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is ending Food Bank’s two nutritional programs for Bronx families

By Emily Swanson

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