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chromebooks

Adams announces free Chromebooks for 350,000 NYC students this school year

By Emily Swanson

preston alumna and officials celebrate street renaming

Elected officials unveil Preston High School Way, celebrating history and salvation of a Bronx institution

By Emily Swanson

river's law

Torres introduces River’s Law to ban swimming pools at residential daycares after tot’s deadly drowning

By Emily Swanson

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

family enrichment center

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

high bridge

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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Sports

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

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber

SNAP

Business

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

By Emily Swanson

portrait of slain officer didarul islam

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

By Emily Swanson

people lined up outside bank branch for Shakespeare in the Park tickets

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

By Emily Swanson

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