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an asian elephant

AMNY

Happy the elephant, beloved Bronx Zoo animal, dies at 55

Colin Kaepernick, founder of LUMI AI, poses with ten ninth graders who created graphic novels using the app at DREAM Charter School in Mott Haven.

Colin Kaepernick visits DREAM Charter School students showcasing AI-created graphic novels

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Amtrak train at Penn Station

AMNY

Federal judge throws out Amtrak injunction request in Metro-North track access dispute

Richard Swygert was sentenced to 75 years to life in prison for shooting a 20-year-old Rosedale man to death and wounding two others in front of the notorious and now-closed Umbrella Hotel in Kew Gardens during the early morning hours of New Year’s Day 2021.

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Bronx man gets 75 years to life in prison for Umbrella Hotel shooting in Kew Gardens that killed one, injured two others: DA

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Politics

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Bronx orgs rally against ICE activity in Norwood

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Riders of MTA cannonball train walk on platform at Penn Station

AMNY

MTA cannonballs into summer season with launch of LIRR Hamptons express, additional subway/bus beach service

AMNY

Fare evasion: Top MTA official says agency is testing ‘European’ enforcement on moving buses

The Orchard Beach Pavilion re-opens this summer after being closed since 2009 for repairs.

Outdoors

Orchard Beach Pavilion restored to former glory after $114M renovation, set to reopen this summer

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

silverleaf hall

Housing

$29.7 million electrification retrofit and renovation underway for Silverleaf Hall supportive housing property

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

greater morris park

Ten transformational projects announced for Greater Morris Park as part of Downtown Revitalization Initiative

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

police officers in the Bronx

AMNY

Bronx split takes effect: NYPD creates two major commands in borough to bring in more resources, combat gun violence

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Bronx residents rally against funding cuts to Renaissance Youth Center

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

LIRR train pulls into station after strike

AMNY

LIRR strike fallout: MTA official defends tentative deal that ended work stoppage as service resumes

NYC Ferry boat at dock

AMNY

Enhanced NYC Ferry service sets sail this summer ahead of FIFA World Cup

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America 250: Morris Park event honors Gouverneur Morris, a founding father from the Bronx

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Mayor Mamdani announced on Monday that the second city-run grocery store will be located in Hunts Point in the Bronx.

Mayor Mamdani announces second city-owned grocery store to open in Hunts Point by 2027

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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