A rally was recently held at Mott Haven Reformeed Church protesting the continued use of Rikers Island. Bronx Clergy, churches, residents and the formerly incarcerated recently gathered together on Thursday, September 12 for a panel to discuss a movement to close Rikers Island and build more humane, borough-based jails.
Crime
Bronx Borough President Vannessa Gibson announces launch of Gun Violence Awareness Month
Man shot dead on Bronx street in precinct seeing a skyrocketing murder rate this year
Bronx man charged in three Fentanyl deaths, including a 12-year-old boy
City Council makes unified push for increased FDNY staffing following several deadly Bronx fires
Man shot in the Bronx, prompting post-rush hour manhunt for suspect
Things to do in the Bronx
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News
Matt Cruz departs Community Board 10 after nine years as district manager
From Bad Bunny watch parties to Bomba nights, Barrio BX is the Bronx’s cultural home- Man shot dead on Bronx street in precinct seeing a skyrocketing murder rate this year
Bronx murder mystery: Cops seek roommate of dead man found with knife stuck in rotting body
Fair Fares: IBO reports show expanding transit discount program would be cheaper than fare-free buses, but reach fewer riders
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