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Business

Mixed support so far in the Bronx for City of Yes economic initiative

By Emily Swanson

Ritchie Torres

Politics

Bronx Rep. Torres touts affordable housing dub in now-failed Signature Bank loan sale

By Camille Botello

NYC's public libraries

AMNY

NYC’s public libraries spared from more cuts, Mayor Adams says — but budget ax set to fall elsewhere Tuesday

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Week in Rewind: Pickleball grows in the Bronx, teen shines in her community, anniversary of Twin Parks fire, Hochul announces $50M plan for expanding inpatient mental health care and former Bronx anti-violence leader sentenced to prison

Compiled by Seamus Higgins

Mayor Adams announces budget cutback reversals for trash program

AMNY

More budget backtracks: Mayor Adams reverses cuts to NYC litter baskets, Parks work program

Gov. Kathy Hochul, joined by the state's Office of Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan, announced "sweeping investments" in mental health services, especially for youth, in a press conference on Jan. 11, 2023.

Gov. Hochul announces $50M to expand inpatient mental health care

By Emily Swanson

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Health

U.S. Reps Torres and Emmer introduce bill to expand mental health services

By Emily Swanson

Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, right, appointed Bronx Council Member Amanda Farías, left, as the body's new majority leader on Jan. 3, 2024. Pictured, the pair visit the Ghetto Film School in Mott Haven on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Politics

Farías makes history as first Latina majority leader in women-majority City Council

By Camille Botello

Larry Taylor, a disabled Vietnam veteran, wants to vend on Allerton Avenue and White Plains Road -- but is battling DSNY over licensing issues. Enforcement comes through so regularly that he always keeps backup merchandise nearby. Photo Emily Swanson

Allerton

Allerton street vendors, including military veterans, continue to clash with DSNY

By Emily Swanson

Republican Kristy Marmorato celebrates her City Council victory on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 in the East Bronx with supporters at Brewski's Bar & Grill.

Politics

The top three Bronx stories to follow in 2024: The rookie Republican, the Metro-North expansion and ongoing drama in CB11

By Camille Botello

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Fordham

Week in Rewind: Joyner resigns, Barnes Avenue fire, stabbing in Fordham Heights and the subways, Metro-North project to begin soon, food insecurity affects Bronx families

Compiled by Seamus Higgins

Assemblymember Joyner, pictured above in 2020 at a press conference with BronxCare staff, announced her resignation on Jan. 4. Photo Jason Cohen

Claremont

Bronx Assembly member Latoya Joyner announces resignation

By Emily Swanson

Gov. Hochul Maternal and Infant Mortality Presser

AMNY

Gov. Hochul could make NY first state to offer paid family leave to pregnant individuals

The Bronx's CD-18 Council Member Amanda Farías.

Column

Column: Wrapping up my first term as your council member

By Amanda Farías

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Co-op City

New law championed by Bronx electeds prohibits digital billboards in Co-Op City

By Emily Swanson

Mayor Eric Adams

AMNY

Op-ed | Keeping nightlife safe in New York City

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Best Snow Tubing Spots Around Westchester

FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker officially retired on Dec. 19 with a walkout ceremony.

FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker officially retires

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Sixth Circuit Court rushes to beat Supreme Court in ruling on conversion therapy ban