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…

police wheel out body of dead person

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…

medical examiner wheels out body of murder victim

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…

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 Conversation…

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