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South Bronx Unite hosts Earth Day festival at Maria Sola Green Space

By Carol Chen

Flowers, garlands, and candles lay on the bench where 78-year old Edgar Spence was killed by a stray bullet on Thursday.

‘We have to demand accountability’: Vigil held for Mitchel Houses senior killed by stray bullet

By Marina Samuel & Emily Swanson

Assemblymember Amanda Septimo speaks out against the Essential Plan cuts at the Tax the Rich rally, alongside State Sens. Jose Serrano and Kristen Gonzalez.

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As Essential Plan cuts approach, advocates urge Governor Hochul to raise taxes on rich

By Marina Samuel

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NYPD to reopen former 40th Precinct as base of Bronx Patrol Borough South

By Emily Swanson

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NYPD officer fatally shoots Mott Haven man during attempted arrest

By Emily Swanson

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M&T Bank celebrates opening of new Mott Haven location

By Ethan Marshall

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Mott Haven group sounds the alarm to elected officials about poor living conditions in the South Bronx

By Emily Swanson

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Community leaders press for details on the new Bronx jail — and investment in keeping people out

By Emily Swanson

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KIPP NYC charter school expands this fall with new South Bronx campus

By Emily Swanson

Fountain of Youth Playground in Mott Haven/Longwood.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces $19.5M for Bronx park upgrades as part of citywide investment

By Marina Samuel

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Housing lottery in progress for 129 units at Haven Court development in Mott Haven, rent starts at $545

By Ethan Marshall

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Strive Charter School with extended hours opening this fall in the South Bronx

By Emily Swanson

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City’s expedited affordable housing process kicks off with Mott Haven Powerhouse Apartments

By Emily Swanson

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After a Tragedy, one Bronx dog owner fights to give Mott Haven dogs a safe place to run

By Carol Chen

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Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company celebrates Lunar New Year at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture

By Pauline Gallon

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South Bronx charter school adapts Computer Science education for the age of AI

By Liam Kahan

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