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Community Service

‘Ice Cream with a Cop’ event celebrated by 45th Precinct

By Ethan Marshall

Editorial

Column: The 2024 Emmy Award nominations contain a few Bronx Tales

By Jilleen Barrett, Director of Communications and Marketing for the BXEDC

The Pearl, a movement studio that recently opened on City Island, offers classes in pilates, yoga, meditation, dance and even pre- and post-natal movement.

Business

Column | First-of-its-kind reformer pilates studio opens on City Island

By Jilleen Barrett

The City Island waterfront will have less marine hazards and fewer eye sores after NYC Parks announced the launch of a new office that would keep the city's waterfront areas safe from marine debris.

Community

NYC Parks’ new Office of Marine Debris Disposal and Vessel Surrendering begins clean-up of derelict boat fleet within City Island waterways

By Steven Goodstein

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BronxTalk host Gary Axelbank launches new Bronx Music Podcast

By Steven Goodstein

State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto held a press conference on July 29, 2021, in response to Locust Point residents voicing concerns of congestion on the TN expressway.

News

Bronx assemblymember’s office providing seniors with free income tax preparation services

By Bronx Times

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Community

Inside a City Island resident’s quest to achieve the American Dream

By Jill Tuthill

The holiday light show inlcudes a holiday tree that shows synchronised musical light performances, in addition to a light tunnel visitors can walk through. In addition, visitors will also have the chance to see wildlife-themed puppets and participate in trivia at the Dancing Crane Pavilion.

Community

BT Weekender: Five things to do in the Bronx this weekend

By Seamus Higgins

Ron Terner has held a gallery space on City Island for almost 50 years and shows no signs of stopping.

Gallerist and artist makes his living on City Island for nearly half a century

By ET Rodriguez

The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation announced its rangers will begin leading tours of Hart Island. The effort to dispel negative perceptions of the mass graveyard starts on Nov. 21, 2023.

News

Parks department opens Hart Island to the public

By Camille Botello

Left: City Council Member Marjorie Velázquez checks the returns with her team ahead of her Democratic primary victory on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Right: Kristy Marmorato, hosts her campaign party at Brewski’s Bar and Grill on June 27, 2023.

Election Day

Velázquez, Marmorato to square off in City Island ahead of hotly contested Council District 13 vote

By Camille Botello

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Environment

Sensors installed on City Island as part of larger NYC effort to address flood-prone areas

By Jason Cohen

Bronx City Council Member Marjorie Velázquez announces $1.39 million to District 13 FDNY stations on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.

Velázquez announces $1.39M for upgrades to 3 East Bronx FDNY stations

By Camille Botello

Boats are docked on City Island, Thursday, June 15, 2023.

News

City Islanders continue push for increased NYPD harbor patrol

By Emily Swanson

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Hart Island touchstone advocates will finally place their bereavement stone at the graveyard

By Camille Botello

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Environment

Eight abandoned vessels, marine debris lifted from City Island waters

By Camille Botello

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