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Graffiti-covered Thompson Building frustrates Pelham Bay residents as redevelopment stalls

By Jay Cole Conversation…

Courtesy of Office of Assemblyman Landon Dais

Politics

Bronx Assemblymember Landon Dais brings veterans together for statewide summit on careers and post-military support

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

Children play in Galileo Playground in Morris Heights on Friday after its $7 million reconstruction.

Galileo Playground in Morris Heights celebrates $7M reconstruction and upgraded amenities

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Bronx Times Opinion | Why the Bronx needs a stronger, more reliable power grid

By Lisa Sorin Conversation…

Multiple Tower Ladders knocked down the main body of fire at 1717 West Farms Road on Thursday morning.

FDNY takes on two-alarm blaze at vacant West Farms commercial building

By Lloyd Mitchell Conversation…

Elected officials, agency representatives, and community members break ground on the $44 million construction of the HEArts Center.

Community Celebration

South Bronx breaks ground on $44 million HEArts Center at former Lincoln Detox site

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Throggs Neck 9_11 Memorial courtesy Karin OConnor

Throggs Neck memorial keeps 9/11 memories alive 25 years later

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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NYC Partnerships for Parks seeks Ferry Point Park ‘Friends’ volunteers

By Jay Cole Conversation…

As night fell, the shadows of detainees could be seen past the barbed wire fences and inside the building through the windows as they flicked the lights and appeared to jump up and down as they attempted to communicate with those outside on the outside, much to the delight of protesters who yelled to them through megaphones.

Politics

Rep. Ritchie Torres and George Latimer introduce bill requiring ICE to notify families of deaths and medical emergencies

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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After 96 years, family-run Webster Plumbing Supply closes its doors

By Jay Cole Conversation…

About 40 participants attended South Bronx Unite's monthly meeting to reimagine the New York Post building.

Environmental activists eye former New York Post printing plant in the South Bronx for solar rooftop

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Lehman Grand is located on Grand Concourse, inside the historic Dollar Savings Bank building.

Lehman College opens first dormitory for students on Grand Concourse

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Bronx Times Opinion | Stop competing for talent. Start building the workforce

By Rick Dalton and Raymond J. McNulty Conversation…

Daniel Romano, owner of D'Romano's Pizza in Throggs Neck, has been in the business for 45 years. After running two restaurants in Long Island, he set up shop in his home borough of the Bronx.

At D’Romanos Pizza, no one leaves hungry

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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More than 700 Bronx families receive free groceries at community event backed by Goodr, NBA Total Health

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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What’s happening | Indigenous art workshop, Fourth of July, Jay-Z listening party and more

By Lauren Berardi Conversation…

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FILE: Mayor Mamdani at Xochimilco Family Restaurant in the Bronx on June 11, 2026. The mayor tapped longtime political ally and nightlife enthusiast Eric Thor on Friday to lead the city's Office of Nightlife.

Mamdani’s new nightlife director is former NYC-DSA leader who built his first campaign website

Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce Hon. Susan Rodrigues, on behalf of Guyana, accepted the Best Emerging Destination 2026 Award at a recent World Tourism Award ceremony in Brussels, Belgium.

Guyana named best emerging destination at World Tourism Awards

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's offices in Long Island City, Queens.

New York City sees increase in mpox cases