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OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Shining the brightest light on the Bronx for all to see

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One G or two? MTA celebrates Throgs Neck Bridge 65 year anniversary

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Parkchester 6 station upgrades bring long-awaited accessibility to Bronx riders

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

NYCDOT repaved several portions of roadways around Pelham Bay Park in the past year, following a push from community organization, City Island Rising. The street improvements addressed community concerns of safety in and around the park and City Island area and community leaders say there's still more to be done.

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Pelham Bay Park sees fresh road resurfacing as City Island Rising presses for long-term fixes

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

At the first public hearing on Dec. 5, environmental advocates, state and federal experts and community members walked up and down the halls of a local school looking at displays of the details of the state's $900 million project to repair five bridges on the Cross Bronx Expressway,

New York State Department of Transportation adds additional public hearing on Cross Bronx bridges project

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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At 161 St–Yankee Stadium, MTA employees spread Holiday joy with toys and tradition

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…

Local environmental and transit advocates questioned state and federal experts about the plans to repair five bridges along the Cross Bronx Expressway at the first of the three public hearings over the proposal on December 5.

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Underwhelming attendence at public hearings for Cross Bronx bridge repairs spurs concern over public engagement

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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Straphanger throws bottle at MTA bus driver in the Bronx; suspect at large: cops

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$1.7 billion Hunts Point Access Improvement Project completed after 6 years, promising safer streets

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

The state will hold the first of three public hearings Wednesday to discuss its plan to rehab five bridges along the Cross Bronx Expressway. But Bronx leaders and transit advocates are pressing Albany for more time to review the plan, citing a lengthy and dense environmental assessment and busy holiday season.

Ahead of first public hearing for $900 million Cross Bronx bridge project, advocates press NYS for more time

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

Environmental advocates and elected officials threw their support behind the Hunts Point Blue Highways Project on Tuesday, urging Governor Hochul and the NYSDOT to follow suit and do more to reduce congestion on the Cross Bronx Expressway. They said that it's time for the city, state and community to get on the same page about repairing the highway and its environmental and public health toll.

Cross Bronx Coalition calls on state officials to invest in environment friendly solutions to fix expressway

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

An OMNY entry point in New York City

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Here’s where you can get free OMNY Cards as MTA brings the MetroCard era draws to a close

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Bronx subway stabbing: Straphanger violently attacked by group of men in rush-hour assault

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Fantastic fare-well: How the MTA and famous NYC food vendors are giving the MetroCard a delicious departure

Thousands, including Bronx Times reporter, Sadie Brown rode through the streets of the Borough on October 5 for the 31st annual Tour De Bronx cycling event. Riders and the Bronx Times experienced the Bronx from atop two wheels for a new perspective on its people, streets, parks historical and cultural landmarks.

I rode the Tour De Bronx on a whim: It was difficult, chaotic and I can’t wait to do it again next year

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

The Cross Bronx Expressway's Five Bridges Project will no longer consider adding a traffic diversion structure, the state announced Thursday October 9 following months of protests and rallies from Bronx stakeholders opposing the additional structure.

Cross Bronx Expressway coalition celebrates a win as state rolls back plans for “traffic diversion structure”

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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