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Business

Bally’s Community Advisory Committee asks for East Bronx investment ahead of casino project vote

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

mental health

Bronx man pulls car two miles to raise mental health awareness

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

history

Column| The last Algonquin? Myth, history and power in the Bronx

By Dorothy Krynicki Conversation…

NYPL After School at Kingsbridge Library. Credit_ NYPL_Jonathan Blanc

New York Public Library After School program receives $10 million investment from The Gottesman Fund

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Photos: Williamsbridge Road McDonald’s and 49th Precinct host ‘Ice Cream with a Cop’

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

jennie jerome playground

$4.3 million reconstruction of Jennie Jerome Playground completed and celebrated by community

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

blood drive

Health

NYC Health + Hospitals hosts blood drive in honor of late chief nursing officer

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Patterson Houses celebrates $500,000 upgrade to outdoor recreation area

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

bally's casino

Fireworks at second hearing on Bally’s Casino plan for Throggs Neck as Marmorato voices concerns over hecklers

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

The Kingsbridge community in the Northwest Bronx celebrated on Sunday the grand opening of the Kingsbridge Library's Sunday hours with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Kingsbridge Library launches Sunday hours with community celebration

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

chromebooks

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

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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 Conversation…

river's law

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

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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 Conversation…

Christ Disciples

Community Service

Photos: Christ Disciples International Ministries hosts community food distribution

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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Democratic incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman face off in the only scheduled debate ahead of the November New York gubernatorial election on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 at the Spectrum News NY1 studios in Manhattan.

Hochul keeps Trump center stage as Blakeman softens praise in lone governor debate over ICE, crime and affordability

Schneps Podcasts

Tony Rodriguez, Thank You For Coming Out

Jay. W. Walker speaks out on behalf of Gays Against Guns, which is featured in Paul Rowley’s documentary, "Gays Against Guns," at NewFest.

12 LGBTQ films to kick off first half of NewFest in NYC