Wakefield News – Bronx Times

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Nefer Bookcafe hosts first-of-its-kind book festival in Wakefield celebrating Black hair

By Keke Grant-Floyd Conversation…

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Arts & Entertainment

Nefer Bookcafé in Wakefield offers Bronx residents a much-needed third space

By Bridgette Leahy Conversation…

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AMNY

Decomposing bodies found in Bronx apartment after foul odor prompts 911 call

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Kids & Education

Council Member Eric Dinowitz joins student drummers to celebrate arts funding for schools

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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AMNY

Man shot dead in Bronx apartment stairwell in homicide that snapped 12-day murder-less streak in NYC

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Meet the Bronx 3rd grade teacher running her first New York City Marathon

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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Hundreds turn out to mourn teen killed in Haffen Park basketball game shooting

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Fashion

L Train Vintage opens first Bronx store in Wakefield

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Housing

Permits filed for 6-story mixed-use building with 25 residences in Wakefield

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Housing

Housing lottery launches for 212 units in Wakefield Yards, rent starts at $465

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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‘Earl Moodie’s Way’ unveiled in Wakefield to honor reggae icon and community champion

By Christian Murray Conversation…

Students from a Wakefield school presented their idea to install new water fountains at their school on Matilda Avenue Wednesday and after he presented them with a check to fund technology upgrades.

Dinowitz presents Wakefield school with check for tech and listens to students advocating for new drinking fountains

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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Housing

New Wakefield housing development prioritizes women-led households, offers path out of shelters

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Monthly report given during 47th Precinct Community Council’s March 12 meeting

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber Conversation…

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AMNY

Bronx man stabbed to death in early-morning fight near bar: cops

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Arts & Entertainment

Wakefield native releases documentary on Black maternal health disparities

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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