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U.S. Respresentative Ritchie Torres, Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson State Assembly Member Landon Dais and nonprofit partners and small farms gathered to warn about the potential devastating impacts that the proposed $300 million in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could have on families in the Bronx.

Health

Bronx leaders rally against proposed $300B SNAP cut, warn of devastating local impact

By Sadie Brown

People holding purple union signs behind man in black suit at podium

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani rallies with new labor supporters who once backed Cuomo in general election show of force

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Health

The Bronx was the moldiest borough in NYC in 2024: report

By Ethan Marshall

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Transit

Bronx traffic deaths drop 43% as city hits record-low fatalities in first half of 2025

By Christian Murray

Council Member Pierina Sanchez, Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz, and NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa cut the ribbon to officially reopen Strong Street Playground in Kingsbridge Heights following a $3.04 million renovation.

Bronx playground gets major makeover with $3M investment

By Christian Murray

Justin Sanchez a 33-year-old progressive candidate running on a slogan of "cleaning up the damn streets" won the 2025 Democratic Primary election in round four of the ranked choice voting tallies released on Tuesday.

Politics

Justin Sanchez takes District 17, goes on to general election

By Sadie Brown

A modular Portland Loo restroom is delivered to Hoyt Playground in Queens, one of five installed across the city as part of a pilot program to expand public bathroom access

AMNY

Million dollar potties: Five new modular restrooms open in NYC parks topped $1 million each to install

Three men (Zohran Mamdani, Eric Adams and Donald Trump) speaking in suit and ties

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Trump says he’ll ‘arrest’ Mamdani over potential ICE interference, praises Adams’ reelection bid

Following seven rounds of ranked choice voting, Chief of Staff to Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, who is term-limited, won the democratic primary to represent district 08 on the New York City Council.

Politics

Elsie Encarnacion wins primary to succeed Diana Ayala in City Council District 8

By Sadie Brown

Shirley Aldebol Council District 13

Politics

Shirley Aldebol clinches Democratic nomination in Bronx’s District 13 City Council race

By Christian Murray

Official renderings show the proposed $4 billion Bally's Bronx casino and resort with a 2,000 seat event space which will surround the public golf course in Throggs Neck which is operated by Bally's Golf Links and Ferry Point. The gaming giant is competing for one of three downstate casino licenses which will be awarded later this year.

News

Bally’s submits $4B Bronx casino plan, promises historic investment

By Sadie Brown

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Housing

Voucher confusion leaves 80-year-old woman and disabled son on brink of homelessness

By Shane O’Brien

Fashion designer Anna-Lisa Guthrie was recently honored with the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture. The award is one of Jamaica’s highest recognitions for young creatives.

Caribbean Life

Jamaican designer goes global after dressing Dancehall royalty

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AMNY

Op-Ed | The best budget ever gets even better: Making New York City more affordable for working-class New Yorkers

People wearing bright shirts protesting rent hike

AMNY

Going up: Rent Guidelines Board approves rent hikes on city’s stabilized units

City Council members with administrators announce passage of new budget

AMNY

City Council unanimously approves $116 billion budget that moves away from cuts, expands spending on services

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