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Rent board landlord rep quits hours before final vote, alleges rent freeze was predetermined

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‘Tonight, the people of the Bronx have spoken’ Ritchie Torres celebrates re-election to NY-15

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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PRIMARY RESULTS: Darializa Avila Chevalier wins NY-13, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez re-elected to NY-14, Ritchie Torres re-elected to NY-15

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto thanks his supporters at the Bronx Havana Room, as he secures another term representing Assembly District 82.

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Assemblyman Michael Benedetto secures re-election in District 82

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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LIVE UPDATES: Polls open across the Bronx for Primary Election 2026

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…

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Mamdani moves to protect workers from extreme heat, but private-sector reach is unclear

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Espaillat, NY-13 challengers clash over Israel, affordability and immigration during BronxNet debate

By LaMont Jackson Conversation…

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Housing

Jamie Towers secures $4 million in state funds for repairs after years of resident complaints

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Knicks Jalen Brunson receives key to the city from Mayor Zohran Mamdani

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KNICKS PARADE: Mamdani gives Knicks keys to the city after historic championship run

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2026 PRIMARIES: Assembly District 81 candidates Jeffrey Dinowitz and Morgan Evers reflect on their campaigns

By Keke Grant-Floyd Conversation…

Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the DOT's Sign Shop in Maspeth during inspections of the planned Knicks' ticker tape parade. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

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Knicks fever: Mamdani prepares NYC for massive ticker-tape parade, but says school will still be in session Thursday

State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto held a press conference on July 29, 2021, in response to Locust Point residents voicing concerns of congestion on the TN expressway.

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2026 PRIMARIES: Jake Kuhl and Felix Omozusi take on longtime incumbent Michael Benedetto for AD-82 Assembly seat

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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2026 PRIMARIES: Democrats Marty Dolan and Felipe Garcia challenging AOC for Bronx and Queens District 14

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Business

Mayor Mamdani pledges investment and support at inaugural Bronx Economic Development Summit

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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City Council makes unified push for increased FDNY staffing following several deadly Bronx fires

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces that the Bronx Terminal Market will host one of the borough-wide fan-fest celebrations during the World Cup.

Mayor Mamdani launches free building inspection program for New York City homeowners

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…

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