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Community

Community Board 1 launches twice-monthly book exchange

By Emily Swanson

Community

Elsie Encarnacion wins City Council District 8 to succeed her boss Diana Ayala

By Emily Swanson

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Housing

Permits filed for mixed-use building with 44 residences in Port Morris

By Ethan Marshall

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Education

New school-based mental health clinics open in South Bronx and Central Brookyln

By Emily Swanson

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Community

Council Member Salamanca holds budget oversight hearing on City’s housing goals

By Ethan Marshall

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Community

Bronxites weigh in on borough-based jail plan as early site work begins

By Emily Swanson

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Politics

Guardian Angels begin regular patrol of new migrant shelter site

By Emily Swanson

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Housing

South Bronx migrant shelter opens amid ongoing community controversy

By Emily Swanson

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News

Bronx to get new EV fast-charging Hub as part of citywide expansion

By Barbara Russo and Christian Murray

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Community

Residents hold second rally against South Bronx migrant shelter

By Emily Swanson

A documentary from the Bronx-based Wabi Sabi Productions was nominated for an award for "best documentary" at the Triborough Film Festival.

Arts & Entertainment

Bronx filmmaker nominated for an Astor Award at Triborough Film Festival

By Sadie Brown

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Community

South Bronx residents protest new 2,200-bed migrant shelter

By Emily Swanson

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Community

City confirms 2,200-bed South Bronx shelter will open in February despite opposition during heated meeting

By Emily Swanson

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Community Service

CM Salamanca hosts coat and toy giveaway at NYCHA Bronx River Community Center

By Ethan Marshall

Bronx NYISE wrestler Amairi Kendra Rey Rodriguez, 15, took down her opponent from Maryland in one of the last matches of the day.

Education

NYISE hosts first wrestling and cheerleading tournament since COVID

By Sadie Brown

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Community

South Bronx shelter plan sparks outrage as residents and officials push back

By Emily Swanson

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