Wakefield News – Bronx Times

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.

Education

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

By Sadie Brown

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Housing

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

By Emily Swanson

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Community

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

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber

Bronx crime scene

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

B.R.A.G.

Community

Bronx anti-gun violence group B.R.A.G. receives citywide honors

By Emily Swanson

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Community

47th Precinct Community Council holds general membership meeting

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber

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Community Service

Photos: CM Riley, Northeast Bronx YMCA partner for annual toy giveaway

By Ethan Marshall

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Housing

Affordable housing lottery launches for 50 units reserved for seniors in Wakefield

By Christian Murray

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Community Service

CM Riley partners with community leaders and organizations for Trunk or Treat event

By Ethan Marshall

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Housing

Affordable housing development in Wakefield about to open, with units for homeless and vulnerable seniors

By Bronx Times

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Housing

Wakefield affordable housing complex opens, offers hope and homes to formerly homeless New Yorkers

By Emily Swanson

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Community Service

Borough President Gibson and Council Member Dinowitz present Wakefield Library with $360K check for infrastructure upgrades

By Ethan Marshall and Paul Frangipane

Wakefield fire

Bronx Fire

Four firefighters injured in three-alarm Wakefield fire: FDNY

By Emily Swanson and Lloyd Mitchell

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Community

New York Edge and partners launch three school food pantries, including one at P.S. 113X in North Bronx

By Steven Goodstein

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Community

Mother honors legacy of 5-year-old son lost in Wakefield fire, vows to keep his memory alive

By Steven Goodstein

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