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Macombs Dam Park, a community park that rests in the shadow of Yankee Stadium, one of the richest sports franchises in the world, is deteriorating due to a decade of city neglect.

Why is the historic Bronx park next to Yankee Stadium falling apart despite City Council members raising millions to fix it?

By LaMont Jackson Conversation…

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Bronx leaders, families honor 9/11 victims at Lou Gehrig Plaza on 25th anniversary

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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Castle Hill YMCA brings back Bon Appétit fundraiser after seven-year hiatus, raises more than $50K

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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Bronx Community Foundation gives 600 students backpacks ahead of the new school year

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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East Bronx waterfront community pushes for solutions to water pollution in Eastchester Bay

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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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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City Council passes bill sponsored by Council Member Justin Sanchez to increase enforcement of dog poop on sidewalks

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

Clason Point photos courtesy of Brianna Feebus

Clason Point Gardens marks 85 years as the Bronx’s first NYCHA development

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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How one Bronx woman survived 9/11 and met her future husband during rescue efforts at Ground Zero

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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Bronx prepares to remember 9/11 victims 25 years later

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

Bronx Community Board 11 opens up the floor for comment on the proposed letter of support, dividing the room.

Van Nest residents clash over a bill that would recognize Little Yemen as a cultural district

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…

Princess Nokia will make her Lehman Center debut on Friday, September 4.

Princess Nokia, Ginuwine and more to perform at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts new season

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Over a million New Yorkers are estimated to be buried on Hart Island.

A million New Yorkers are buried on Hart Island. Now the city wants $130 million for its future

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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