Archive – Bronx Times

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces historic $31 million penalty against Bronx landlords Karan Singh and Rajmattie Persaud, who operate Robert Fulton Terrace and Fordham Towers in the Bronx.

Housing

Mayor Mamdani, HPD announce historic $31M penalty against Bronx landlords over long-running building neglect

By Marina Samuel

protesters advocate for fare-free buses from Mamdani

AMNY

Fiscal watchdog argues Mamdani’s free bus push won’t make transit more affordable, recommends Fair Fares expansion in report

Renita Francois Appointment

AMNY

Mamdani fills key post in new community safety office with behavioral health expert

people discussing Fair Fares transit discount program

AMNY

Fair Fares: City Council to hear from Mamdani admin on bill to automatically enroll lowest-income New Yorkers in transit discount program

Josh Schneps and Vicki Schneps, owners of Schneps Media

AMNY

Schneps Media dominates New York state with record-setting win at New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest

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Kids & Education

Bronx teens gain hands-on trades experience at Bronx Design and Construction Academy

By Emily Swanson

students at new schools

AMNY

Five new NYC public schools will open this September, Mamdani and Samuels say

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What’s happening | Fitness, Mother’s Day, a fundraising gala and more

By Lauren Berardi

The newly expanded Grant Park.

NYC Parks, city officials unveils 4.7 acre Grant Park expansion, transforming vacant Bronx lots into green space

By Marina Samuel

Opinion

Opinion | Federal cuts threaten Bronx renters-Albany must act

By Assemblymember Emérita Torres and Senator Luis Sepúlveda

Middle-aged woman with glasses checks grocery receipt in supermarket aisle, with shelves stocked with various food products in the background

AMNY

Op-Ed | The price of poor oversight: How retail loss is driving up the cost of living

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

Housing

EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Ritchie Torres announce $2M to expand high-speed internet in The Bronx and Upper Manhattan

By Marina Samuel

Rare Twin Lemurs Born at the Bronx Zoo Just in Time for Mother’s Day

New York Family

Rare Twin Lemurs Born at the Bronx Zoo Are Introduced Just in Time for Mother’s Day

multiple bicyclists on a bridge

AMNY

32,000 cyclists brave strong winds to traverse Big Apple in 48th annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour

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Business

Bronx property owners and workforce push back against state weatherization program cuts

By Emily Swanson

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Meet AnthonyMSG: The Knicks superfan who has attended nearly every game since 2001

By Noah Strang

More from Around NYC

Great Amusement Parks for Kids In and Near NYC

New York Family

24 Best Amusement Parks for Kids In and Near NYC

protesters advocate for fare-free buses from Mamdani

Fiscal watchdog argues Mamdani’s free bus push won’t make transit more affordable, recommends Fair Fares expansion in report

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Schneps Podcasts

Max McNamara CEO and Co-Founder of Sky Cap Corp

Peppermint serves as emcee at a rally at the Supreme Court in 2024.

NYC Pride rolls out full list of grand marshals for 2026