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Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press briefing on the city’s preparations for an upcoming snowstorm at the New York City Emergency Management Department on Friday.

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WINTER STORM: NYC students will have online learning if snow shutters schools on Monday, says Mamdani

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Congress approves over $15 million in federal funding for Bronx projects

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of government announce crackdown on junk fees

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MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor takes on hotel ‘junk fees,’ condemns antisemitism in Brooklyn

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Bronx politics updates: 2026 kicks off with new statewide candidates and council committee leaders

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Jericho's Mason Pimsler was recognized by former New York City Mayor Eric Adams for his work in the medical field.

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Jericho’s Mason Pimsler had his own day proclaimed by former NYC Mayor Eric Adams

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Mamdani announces “reactivation” of Just Home supportive housing at Jacobi Medical Center

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking at a podium

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MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor defends Chief Equity Officer appointment amid scrutiny over old tweets

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Photos: ‘No one should endure the cold’: Bronx Borough President hosts annual winter coat giveaway

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…

speaker julie menin speaking about plan to stop antisemitism

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Fighting hate: Speaker Menin rolls out a plan to combat antisemitism with a primary focus on educating young New Yorkers

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Rep. Ritchie Torres introduces ambitious food rescue bill aimed at solving U.S. hunger

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Bronx Senator Luis Sepúlveda appointed chair of State Senate Judiciary Committee

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking in front of sign

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MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: City sues delivery app as Mayor signals tougher era amid enforcement ‘blitz’

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Mayor Mamdani’s grassroots campaign reshaped the Bronx — and the race against Ritchie Torres

By Macy Hanzlik-Barend Conversation…

ICE agents tackle protester to the ground

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Bronx Congress Member Ritchie Torres pushing bill to mandate that all ICE agents have QR codes on uniforms to identify themselves

Waymo has received New York City’s first permit to test AV cars with safety drivers.

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Hochul’s self-driving for-hire AV pilot program draws anxiety from NYC groups, pols

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Montefiore nurses on strike accuse management of Bronx disinvestment, corporate greed

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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