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$4,000 in Optimum-supported grants given out by Bronx Chamber of Commerce to eight local small businesses

By Ethan Marshall

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Arts & Entertainment

Bronx music festival Summer Jam 2025 boasted record turnout

By Emily Swanson

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Hip Hop Museum on track to open next year with $49M loan from Ponce Bank

By Ethan Marshall

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Star of the Sea CYO Cadet Corps honors members during annual review and promotions

By Ethan Marshall

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Gibson, volunteers mark successful end to ‘Don’t Dump on the Bronx’ cleanup campaign with Borough Hall forum

By Christian Murray

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Photos: Castle Hill YMCA of Greater New York raises over $20K at fundraising event

By Ethan Marshall

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Kids & Education

Bronx High School of Science student receives $10K prize for academic excellence and community service

By Ethan Marshall

Council Member Pierina Sanchez, Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz, and NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa cut the ribbon to officially reopen Strong Street Playground in Kingsbridge Heights following a $3.04 million renovation.

Bronx playground gets major makeover with $3M investment

By Christian Murray

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‘Scary and Depressing’: Bronx LGBTQ+ community reacts to SCOTUS ruling on gender affirming care

By Sadie Brown

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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge returns to Empire City Casino/‌Yonkers Raceway on Aug. 2

By Ethan Marshall

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Private funeral for toddler Montrell Wiliams draws calls for NYPD accountability

By Emily Swanson

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Bronx pet store owner says state ban on puppy sales hurts small businesses and customers

By Emily Swanson

The Bronx Leadership Organizing Center and a collective of authors launched a new book Tuesday which highlights the stories of Bronx youth who have been impacted by foster care, family separation and youth incarceration.

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Bronx authors share stories of surviving “Cradle-to-Prison Pipeline” in new book

by Sadie Brown

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Bronx families celebrate Independence Day early at Orchard Beach fireworks extravaganza

By Caroline McCarthy

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South Bronx student going from Highbridge to Harvard

By Emily Swanson

Longtime friends Edgar Cruz and Leila Ramirez were laughing and dancing in the street Saturday, celebrating their shared Puerto Rican roots at the 2025 Longwood Festival in the South Bronx.

2025 Longwood Festival: Salsa, Smiles, and Puerto Rican Pride

By Sadie Brown

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New York Family

Punch, Everyone is Rooting For You!

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NYC BLIZZARD: See how New Yorkers managed the big snowstorm, then reveled in it

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Schneps Podcasts

A Conversation with Assemblyman Steve Stern of New York’s 10th District

Feb 11, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Drake Powell (4) looks to pass the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) and center Micah Potter (11) during the second quarter at Barclays Center.

Nets set to host annual Pride Night game Feb. 24