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NYPD says Bronx leads NYC in crime reduction as city reports historic lows in shootings and murders

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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.

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

Representing the family of Javits Frimpong, attorney Ben Crump demands justice for the slain teen, who had just arrived to New York from Ghana a year ago.

Suspect in Javits Frimpong killing had no connection to reported bullying, attorney says

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

JFK Airport planes on tarmac and gates amid FAA ground stop

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JFK, LGA Airports impacted by FAA ground stop of all flights across U.S. due to unknown communication issue

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Mamdani strikes deal with Trump to delay new SNAP rule enforcement nationwide

Phase 2 of the Peninsula adds 359 affordable units to Hunts Point, once the site of the notorious Spofford Juvenile Detention Center.

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Former Spofford jail site transforms into The Peninsula, bringing 359 affordable apartments to Hunts Point

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Housing lottery in progress for 11 units in Pelham Parkway, rent starts at $1,548

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Council Member Shekar Krishnan at an April press conference. The lawmakers sent a letter to Google on Nov. 12 demanding answers about its planned changes to AI access in public schools.

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Google’s AI push could put NYC students’ search access at risk, Council leaders warn

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Hundreds turn out for Healthy Aging & Wellness Expo in the Bronx, with another coming in February

By Claude Solnik Conversation…

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NYJTL Fall Festival celebrates youth tennis and learning in the Bronx

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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NYBG Holiday Train Show returns for 35th year with new NYC skyscraper model

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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Wakefield honors memory of 5-year-old Kashmir Marquis one year after street co-naming

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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Fordham University awards $50K to foundation created in memory of Angellyh Yambo, 16-year-old killed by stray bullet

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

A group of transportation advocacy groups sent a letter to likely Democratic House and Senate leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer asking them to rip up a Republican-authored surface transportation bill that cuts transit funding.

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NYC transportation advocates urge likely incoming Democratic leaders Jeffries and Schumer to toss bill slashing funding for public transit

Bronxites march along Fordham Road to protest against unaffordable development and gentrification.

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‘Affordable for who?’ Bronx organizers say new developments are pricing out residents

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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BronxWorks Monster Mash 5K raises nearly $18K to fight food insecurity

By Steven Goodstein 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

Kate Barry (right) and her brother, Dan Barry (left), are working together on "Kate, Allie, and the ‘86 Mets," which had a limited run in New York this month.

‘Kate, Allie, and the ‘86 Mets’ invites audience to connect the dots