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Health

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

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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 Conversation…

fatal fire

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 Conversation…

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

Bronx Assembly member Latoya Joyner announces resignation

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Mayor Eric Adams

AMNY

Op-ed | Keeping nightlife safe in New York City

Minimum Wage

LI Press

Minimum Wage To Increase In New York City, Long Island In 2024

Santa Poses with Child

Week in Rewind: Kindness Club in Kingsbridge, Yankees and NYPD host holiday pop-up, New York Cares coat drive, Feds announce $150 million for bus and more

Compiled by Seamus Higgins Conversation…

PoliticsNY

Coalition looks to protect long-term care program in New York

key in door

Brooklyn Paper

Council passes bill to limit landlords from running criminal background checks on prospective tenants

zoning population

AMNY

NYC’s population shrank 5% post-pandemic, with residents skewing older and wealthier

Gustavo Rivera

Rivera, Sanchez to introduce legislation to protect New York children from opioid exposure at childcare facilities

By Bronx Times Conversation…

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Father with daughter on the stairs at the subway station.

New York Family

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Police radio held by officer in Queens

Queens shooting: Man takes bullet to his eye, attempts to drive to hospital despite being wounded, cops said

Schneps Podcasts

Shawn Quintero, Thank You For Coming Out (Minisode)

“The Devil Queen,” directed by Antonio Carlos da Fontoura, opens June 19 at the Alamo Lower Manhattan.

Colorful costumes, drag queens, and bloodletting: Brazilian gangster film ‘The Devil Queen’ gets 4k restoration