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All but one Bronx City Council member voted to override mayor’s veto of police transparency bill

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

City Council Member Yusef Salaam in tears during How Many Stops Act debate

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City Council overrides Mayor Adams’ veto of ‘How Many Stops Act’ police transparency bill

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City Council members ride along with Harlem cops, Mayor Adams ahead of ‘How Many Stops’ veto override vote

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Gov. Hochul declares Feb. 13 special election for Bronx Assembly seat

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Fordham apartments

Business

Week in Rewind: Bronx teens missing, housing affordability value in Bronx, Torres touts affordable housing dub and are men’s homeless shelters coming to northeast Bronx?

Compiled by Seamus Higgins Conversation…

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Mayor Eric Adams vetoes NYPD transparency legislation, setting stage for Council showdown

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Business

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

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Ritchie Torres

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

By Camille Botello Conversation…

NYC's public libraries

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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 Conversation…

Mayor Adams announces budget cutback reversals for trash program

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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 Conversation…

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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.

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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

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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…

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