City Island News – Bronx Times

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City Island project brings new oyster habitat to Eastchester Bay

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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‘It’s time to try something new’ City Council hears why residents want ferry service to City Island

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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NYC Council considers bill which would expand ferry service to City Island

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

Council member Shirley Aldebol joined Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Paul Ochoa, and NYPL CEO Iris Weinshall to celebrate the investment.

City Island Library gets $600K for long-awaited roof and HVAC upgrades

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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City Island Oyster Reef works to restore a once thriving ecosystem

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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Jamie Towers secures $4 million in state funds for repairs after years of resident complaints

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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After years of advocacy, City Island launches first-ever 3-K program at P.S. 175

By Jason Cohen Conversation…

NYCDOT repaved several portions of roadways around Pelham Bay Park in the past year, following a push from community organization, City Island Rising. The street improvements addressed community concerns of safety in and around the park and City Island area and community leaders say there's still more to be done.

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Pelham Bay Park sees fresh road resurfacing as City Island Rising presses for long-term fixes

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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Business

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

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Politics

Shirley Aldebol hosts fundraiser and general election kickoff at Chippewa Democratic Club

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

2025 Guide to NYC Neighborhoods: The Bronx

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2025 Guide to NYC Neighborhoods: The Bronx

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45th Precinct to host series of community basketball games

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Speed Limit on City Island to be lowered to 20 MPH, as DOT rolls out Regional Slow Zones

By Christian Murray Conversation…

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Community Celebration

Photos: 45th Precinct holds several events with Bronx residents

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Photos: City Island toy store hosts book signing with children’s book illustrator

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Officers from 45th Precinct named ‘Cops of the Year’ during Bronx NYPD holiday party

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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UGG Opens New Store in Brooklyn Just in Time for Holiday Shopping

MTA Chief Customer Officer Shanifah Rieara showing off one of the temporary station signs the agency will be putting up this Halloween. The MTA will mount the sign at the Baychester Avenue 5 train station in the Bronx. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026.

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