FYI News – Bronx Times

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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Community Celebration

Lehman College named one of America’s best colleges by TIME magazine

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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Riverdale Children’s Theatre helps Bronx students prepare for NYC performing arts high school auditions

By Jay Cole Conversation…

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Grammy-nominated Atlanta rapper Latto brings ‘Big Mama’ energy to Bronx classroom for ‘Celebrity Substitute’

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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Food

BronxWorks’ annual farm stands return with fresh, affordable produce for Bronxites

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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Politics

Speaker Julie Menin, Bronx Councilmembers Justin Sanchez and Amanda Farías announce $25M plan to transform Hunts Point fish market

By Rebecca Raghunath Conversation…

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‘Be more free, be more adventurous’: Meet Chantz Rivera, the man walking from the Bronx to San Francisco

By ET Rodriguez Conversation…

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Councilmember Justin Sanchez helps secure $7M for new Lincoln Hospital NICU

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

Health

Bronx Times Opinion | The Bronx needs more doctors. Federal policy can help

By Nicholas Dushaj Conversation…

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SOMOS Social Care Network, Fordham University host Summer Mercado to connects Bronx families with food, housing and healthcare resources

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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Community Celebration

America 250: How the Bronx got its name

By LaMont Jackson Conversation…

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The Bronx Historical Society opens exhibit on the Bronx’s role in shaping America

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

Rep. Ritchie Torres and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announce the expansion of broadband access for low-income families in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan.

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Department of Justice Memo sparks backlash from Bronx elected officials and disability advocacy groups

By Siddhartha Harmalkar Conversation…

Pilgrim Pharmacy owners Ray Macioci (right) and Michael Coscia (left).

As independent pharmacies vanish, Pilgrim Pharmacy marks 50 years serving The Bronx

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Bronx Times Opinion | Protecting brain health: small steps can make a big difference

By Dr. James McDonald Conversation…

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