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Rep. Ritchie Torres and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announce the expansion of broadband access for low-income families in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan.

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Department of Justice Memo sparks backlash from Bronx elected officials and disability advocacy groups

By Siddhartha Harmalkar Conversation…

The Throggs Neck Business Improvement District will celebrate America's 250th anniversary on June 14 at DeRosa-O'Boyle Triangle

Throggs Neck BID to hold America 250 celebration

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Devil Dog USA launches legislative effort aimed at providing assistance to veterans

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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2025 YEAR IN REVIEW: The Bronx Times’ top 10 most-read stories of 2025

By Lesley Cosme Torres & Emily Swanson Conversation…

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‘Food is mood’: Bronx nonprofit program combines healthy eating and addiction recovery

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani served lunch to veterans in Parkchester Tuesday instead of attending the official veterans day parade, sparking a debate about what it means to truly support veterans and whether his absence was a snub or a sign of deeper commitment.

Mamdani skipped Veteran’s Day Parade to serve Bronx veterans hot meals

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

United States Army Warrant Officer (left) and U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer David Wray (right) salute as a trumpet player blows out "Taps," honoring those who died serving their country for the Bronx Veterans Day Parade.

The Bronx Veterans Day Parade honors 250 years of Army, Navy and Marine Corps

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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Bronx veterans honored by Borough President Gibson and Veterans Advisory Council during ceremony kicking off Veterans Appreciation Month

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce board members saluted its 2017 Veterans Luncheon honorees.

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Bronx Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for annual veterans luncheon honoring local heroes

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

Over 100 people gathered near Yankee Stadium Tuesday for a rally to End Veteran Poverty.

Bronx leaders push for the city to prioritize veterans at rally and resource event

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

Elissa Carmona of the Morrisania Band Project won a $20,000 grant to support Sing with SOUL, her music-wellness program for older adults.

Arts & Entertainment

Bronx singer Elissa Carmona wins $20K grant for music-wellness program

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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BP Gibson and NYC Department of Veterans’ Services open Veterans Resource Center at Bronx Borough Hall

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

At its annual gala and fundraiser, elected officials and the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance honored veterans Thursday who dedicated themselves to preserving the park's Memorial Grove which honors local soldiers who have died in battle.

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance honors local veterans at annual gala and fundraiser ahead of Memorial Day

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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Army vet Luke Graziani reinstated at Bronx VA following federal staffing cuts

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Bronx VA worker fired under Trump staffing cuts to attend President’s address

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Protesters Rally Against Elon Musk Outside OPM Office

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Bronx native Army veteran fired under Trump cuts with days left in probationary period

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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