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• BP Diaz Co-Hosts Element of Hip Hop Awards

  11-02-2019 06:00 via bxtimes.com
  See this story at BxTimes.com.By Robert WirsingBronx TimesBorough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. and Windows of Hip Hop co-hosted their annual Element of Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday, January 29 at Pier 132. This year’s honorees included Grammy Award-nominated hip-hop icon Fat Joe, radio legend Angie Martinez, former National Football League Pro Bowler and current co-host of ‘The Barstool Breakfast’ on Sirius XM Willie Colon, Roc Nation Sports executive Shawn ‘Pecas’ Costne
  
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• Tenants file lawsuit against NYCHA, Disability Assistance office alleging rental discrimination during pandemic

  10-05-2024 19:35 via bxtimes.com
  
  Two city agencies have been slapped with a federal lawsuit accusing them of discriminatory rental practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  The lawsuit— filed April 30 by Fordham Law School’s Housing and Urban Law Clinic on behalf of primarily Black and Hispanic renters — accuses the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) of “categorically deprioritiz[ing] both occupants of government-funded s
  
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• Bronx BP hosts Bronx Week Labor Breakfast

  10-05-2024 18:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  On May 9, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson hosted this year’s Bronx Week Labor Breakfast. This year’s co-sponsor was LiUNA!
  The event honored Jeff Crews, IATSE Local 1; Carl Johnson Jr., Plumbers Local Union No. 1; Victor Nieves, Carpenters Union Local 212; Julio Romero, TWU Local 106; William Woodruff, United Federation of Teachers, as well as having the chair of the state Senate’s labor committee, New York State Sen. Jessica Ramos — as this year’s keynote sp
  
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• Saint Barnabas High School hosts mental health symposium

  10-05-2024 16:22 via bxtimes.com
  
  An enlightening assembly hosted by the  Saint Barnabas High School National Honor Society and the Albanian Club, took place on April 30. The gathering explored the profound effects of stress and trauma on the body and anxiety, which often occurs during the teenage years.  
  Two accomplished professionals in coordination with the American Albanian Educators Association spoke with the Saint Barnabas student body, faculty, and administration. Dr. Jackie Rukaj and Doctor of Psychology
  
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• Op-Ed | Ritchie Torres is right. To help vulnerable communities, policymakers must embrace crypto

  10-05-2024 16:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  “Blockchain technology can liberate the lowest income communities from the high fees of the traditional financial system,” Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-Bronx) said at a policy forum last year.
  He’s right. So, why haven’t more of our government leaders – from City Council to Congress – embraced this technology’s potential? Unfortunately, negative headlines, misinformation, and bad actors have led policymakers to blacklist this te
  
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• Cops release new images of Bronx monster who choked woman with a belt before raping her between parked cars

  10-05-2024 14:51 via amny.com
  
  Police have released new images of the sicko who used a belt to lasso a woman around the neck before dragging her between two cars in the Bronx earlier this week and brutally raping her in one of the most disturbing acts of sexual assault caught on tape in years.
  The highly disturbing footage has gone viral online and outraged many due to its horrific nature, resulting in a public outcry for the perpetrator to be apprehended.
  The vicious attack took place at around 5 a.m. on May 1, when a 45-yea
  
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• Man and woman in Bronx found shot to death in possible murder-suicide: cops

  09-05-2024 22:30 via amny.com
  
  Police in the Bronx found two people shot to death inside a home on Thursday afternoon in a possible murder-suicide, authorities reported.
  According to police sources, the victims — a 24-year-old man and a woman in her 20s — were found by 46th Precinct officers unresponsive inside 1697 Davidson Avenue in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx at around 1:39 p.m. on May 9.
  Both victims were discovered with gunshot wounds to their heads. EMS pronounced them dead at the scene; their id
  
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• Report from Lander suggests NYC’s migrant shelter stay limit enforced in ‘haphazard’ fashion, ‘disregarded humanity’

  09-05-2024 22:20 via amny.com
  
  City Comptroller Brad Lander on Thursday excoriated Mayor Eric Adams’ 60-day shelter stay limit for migrants in a new report finding the policy has been implemented in a “haphazard and arbitrary” fashion, without proper guidelines or staffing.
  Lander, during a May 9 news conference outside the Row Hotel migrant shelter, said that the policy did not live up to its own goals.
  “This is not a policy designed or implemented to help families achieve stable housing and self-suff
  
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• Whoo hoo – NYC Parks Now Have Baby Changing Tables in 1,200 Park Restrooms!

  09-05-2024 21:56 via newyorkfamily.com
  Photo: NYC Parks
  NYC Parks Now Have Baby Changing Tables in 1,200 Restrooms
  Many city parents know that NYC Parks are their kids’ lifeline. Rain or shine, especially in the early stages, the playground is where our little ones want to be. The baby and toddler years are the best, and spending hours at our city parks is #parentlife. So is changing diapers. And who hasn’t been at the slide and swings—trying to handle a diaper change on their baby because a changing table is unavai
  
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• Bronx man killed in hail of bullets on Belmont street corner

  09-05-2024 21:45 via bxtimes.com
  
  Detectives in the Bronx are searching for a gunman who shot and killed a man in a hail of bullets on Wednesday evening, authorities confirmed.
  Police said the shooting happened at about 6:32 p.m. on May 9 near the corner of East 187th Street and Beaumont Avenue in Belmont.
  Officers from the 48th Precinct, in responding to a 911 call about the shooting, found 30-year-old Jeffrey Lopez lying on the ground amid a slew of bullet casings; he had been shot in the head. Cops reported that 11
  
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• Nearly 250K Bronx households to lose federal internet subsidy unless Congress steps in

  09-05-2024 19:43 via bxtimes.com
  
  Many low-income Bronx households could soon pay more for home internet unless funding for a key federal benefit is restored, according to a report by the Center for an Urban Future, a New York City-based think tank.
  The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides an internet subsidy of up to $30 per month for low-income families with children in public schools. It also gives households a one-time discount of up to $100 towards the purchase of a computer or tablet.
  But funding for the federal
  
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• Bronx man gunned down in hail of bullets at street corner: NYPD

  09-05-2024 13:35 via amny.com
  Detectives in the Bronx are searching for a gunman who shot and killed a man in a hail of bullets on Wednesday evening, authorities confirmed.
  Police said the shooting happened at about 6:32 p.m. on May 9 near the corner of East 187th Street and Beaumont Avenue in Belmont.
  Officers from the 48th Precinct, in responding to a 911 call about the shooting, found 30-year-old Jeffrey Lopez lying on the ground amid a slew of bullet casings; he had been shot in the head. Cops reported that 11 round
  
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• Advocates slam proposed 2031 deadline to complete new jails in Queens, Bronx

  08-05-2024 23:05 via amny.com
  
  After the city released a proposed contract for new jails in Queens and in the Bronx that would be completed four years after the 2027 Council-mandated deadline to close Rikers Island, legislators and criminal justice advocates slammed the potential delays as unacceptable.
  The City Record released Monday included contracts for almost $7 billion in total to construct the Queens and Bronx borough jails and would allow for construction to stretch into 2031. The Campaign to Close Rikers held a press
  
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• Comedian Tracy Morgan set to make ‘BronxTalk’ debut

  08-05-2024 21:36 via bxtimes.com
  
  Comedian Tracy Morgan returned to his old stomping grounds today for an interview on “BronxTalk,” hosted by Gary Axelbank, that will air on Monday, May 13.Morgan is known for his roles on “Saturday Night Live,” “30 Rock” and “The Last O.G.,” as well as his standup specials.
  Although he was born in Brooklyn, Morgan proudly attended DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx — and he told Axelbank that those years got him started in comedy. Morgan
  
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• Bronx Community College receives an out-of-this-world gift from NASA

  08-05-2024 19:49 via bxtimes.com
  
  Faculty at the Bronx Community College (BCC) were out of this world with excitement on Tuesday, May 7, as they gathered to plant their very own moon tree, straight from NASA themselves.
  BCC faculty members stood on the campus lawn, each waiting their turn to dump a shovel-full of dirt into the moon tree’s new forever home.
  “Live long and prosper,” said Noelle King, adjunct assistant professor in art and music as she took her turn.
  Last year, King was on NASA’s website whe
  
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• What’s Happening | Mother’s Day celebrations, jazz music and more

  08-05-2024 18:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Film Screening: Story Ave.
  Friday, May 10, from 7 to 10 p.m.
  Joyce Kilmer Park, 955 Walton Ave.
  Free
  A free screening of the independent feature film “Story Ave.” by local director Aristotle Torres. This celebration of local filmmaking is free and no RSVP is required.
  Story Ave. follows South Bronx teenager Kadir, an artist grappling with the grief and loss of his younger brother, when he attempts to rob an MTA conductor — and an unlikely friendship grows from it.
  Friday Jazz J
  
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• Bally’s is ready to bet on the Bronx!

  08-05-2024 17:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  As one of the contenders for New York’s three downstate casino licenses, Bally’s is betting big on the Bronx with a series of transformative projects at Ferry Point Park that promise substantial community benefits and intelligent development on the campus of this iconic golf course. The well-known entertainment and hospitality giant has laid out an ambitious plan that seeks to revamp this site into a thriving multifaceted leisure and entertainment facility, blending recreation, publi
  
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• Luis Gil, Alex Verdugo providing Yankees with unexpected boost

  08-05-2024 16:15 via amny.com
  
  New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil had every reason in the world to have the jitters going into Tuesday night’s game.
  He was facing a future Hall-of-Famer in Justin Verlander and just two batters into his night, he gave up a home run to Kyle Tucker.
  But his defense had his back. Running catches by Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo robbed the Houston Astros of base hits and the chance to score. Verdugo came in especially clutch in the final two outs of the sixth inning, tracking out No. 2
  
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• Op-Ed | The spirit of the Bronx is stronger than ever with growth right in the heart of Mott Haven — here’s why

  08-05-2024 16:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  I was born and raised in the Bronx, and the borough’s dynamic character is part of my DNA. Every day, my mom would get up at 4 AM, ready to go for the daily grind. My dad was an auto mechanic, but he also bought, fixed, and resold cars while finding time to run a burgeoning real estate enterprise on the side.
  My parents taught me what it means to work hard and to carve out a place for yourself and your family. They taught me the spirit that so many of my neighbors in the Bronx shared&mdash
  
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• PHOTOS | Bronx Community College hosts one of oldest footraces in NYC

  08-05-2024 14:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Bronx Community College (BCC) hosts the 46th Annual Roscoe C. Brown Jr. Hall of Fame 10K, also known as “Run the Bronx,” on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The event also includes a 5k run and a two-mile walk.Photo Max Blease
  Glorimar Rios attends Run the Bronx to support her friends and her Bronx-based runners group. Run the Bronx was founded in 1978 with 75 runners and has enjoyed community support since.Photo Max Blease
  Fireman Velazques Raul holds a sign supporting Middle School 363 durin
  
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• Verdugo powers Yankees to 10-3 blowout against Verlander and Astros

  08-05-2024 05:15 via amny.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Verdugo homered and tied a career high with four RBIs, powering the New York Yankees past Justin Verlander and the skidding Houston Astros 10-3 on Tuesday night.
  Anthony Volpe and Giancarlo Stanton also went deep off Verlander as the Yankees won their fourth straight game. Volpe finished with three RBIs and Juan Soto had three hits.
  Verdugo accounted for New York’s first four runs with a three-run homer in the first and an RBI single in the third against Verlande
  
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• ‘Padlock to Protect’: NYC boosts effort to shut down illegal cannabis shops with new state-granted authority

  07-05-2024 23:40 via amny.com
  
  Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday launched a new initiative to shut down unlicensed cannabis sellers in the Big Apple after being given more authority to do so in last month’s state budget.
  The effort, dubbed “Operation Padlock to Protect,” will involve a cohort of local law enforcement and city agencies inspecting and padlocking stores found to be selling cannabis without a license. It officialy kicked off May 7, with authorities fanning out across the five boroughs to inspect, fine
  
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• Parkchester residents debate Metro-North rezoning proposal as city council vote looms large

  07-05-2024 22:57 via bxtimes.com
  
  On May 2, Parkchester residents had the opportunity to see firsthand the residential zoning changes that might accompany the Metro-North megaproject.
  Dozens of Parkchester neighbors came to the cafeteria at P.S. 106 — many arriving well ahead of time and lining up at the door — on a warm evening for an open house sponsored by Council Member Amanda Farías, whose district includes Parkchester.
  Attendees were able to learn more about the massive Metro-North proposal, which would
  
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• Bronx Week kicks off with celebration of Walk of Fame inductees

  07-05-2024 22:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  Bronx Week is back, unifying businesses, local institutions, politicians, celebrities and fellow Bronxites in their pride and appreciation for the Boogie Down.
  Canceled once in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2024 marks the 53rd celebration of Bronx Week, which kicked off on Monday, May 6, with its 28th annual Walk of Fame inductees.
  Held at the newly renovated Chase Community Center at 128 E. Fordham Rd., Bronx Borough President, Vanessa Gibson and Bronx Economic Development Corporation Pres
  
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• NYC crime: NYPD reports big drops in street and transit felonies in April

  07-05-2024 22:15 via amny.com
  
  Crime continued to fall across the five boroughs during April, the NYPD reported Monday.
  The overall 4.9% decrease in major felonies around the five boroughs — nearly 500 fewer major crimes from the April 2023 total — also included a substantial 23% reduction in transit crime, according to the NYPD’s statistics.
  Murders fell in April by 30.3%, the NYPD reported, with 23 slayings reported last month — 10 fewer than the total reported in April 2023. Another violent crime, f
  
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• Op-Ed | Mayor Adams’ silence on LL97 leaves building owners in the lurch

  07-05-2024 17:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  As building owners across New York City grapple with the challenges of Local Law 97 (LL97), it’s become increasingly evident that we’re in dire need of meaningful support from Mayor Eric Adams. While the state has made strides in recognizing the financial burdens and logistical hurdles posed by LL97 through the introduction of The Green Buildings Act (S943-A / A5050), the Mayor has been noticeably absent in offering concrete solutions.
  It’s time to ask the tough questions: Wher
  
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• Clay Holmes providing nostalgic dominance in Yankees’ closer role

  07-05-2024 16:17 via amny.com
  
  Mariano Rivera left probably the biggest shoes in Yankees franchise history to fill. Parents told their children about Mariano Rivera’s outings. Pitchers of all levels study his mechanics like it’s scripture in hopes of replicating his results. Hitters knew the exact pitch that he was going to throw, and there was nothing they could do about it.
  Rarely did Mo give anyone the opportunity to get the better of him, because his outs came and went like clockwork. It plays into the “
  
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• Hunts Point receives six electric vehicle chargers in citywide push for green transportation

  07-05-2024 15:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  New York City government officials revealed six new electric vehicle chargers at the Bronx Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility in Hunts Point on Monday, May 6. This project, with a total investment of $415,000, marks the 2,000th citywide municipal charging port for electric vehicles (EV). 
  These EV chargers are a result of Mayor Eric Adams’ push to enrich Hunts Point in his plan, “Hunts Points Forward”, which says it will give a total of $15 million to pay for new electr
  
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• Op-Ed | Run this town: Work for city government and help write the future

  07-05-2024 14:00 via amny.com
  
  Since day one, our administration has had a clear mission: protect public safety, rebuild our economy, and make our city more livable for working-class New Yorkers. Every day, we are delivering on that vision. We have recovered all the private-sector jobs lost during the pandemic, one year ahead of schedule; overall crime is down across the city this year, and we are improving the quality of life for the 8.3 million New Yorkers who call this city home.
  At the start of our administration, more th
  
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• ‘We saw an opportunity here’: Longwood elementary school opens laundry room for families in need

  07-05-2024 13:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  When entering the Longwood Academy of Discovery in the Bronx, guests are greeted by things normally seen in elementary schools: art and informational posters on the walls, a gym full of kids playing, a security check-in table. But now, the school’s students and their families also have another, somewhat unique, resource at their disposal: a laundry room. 
  City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. joined officials at the academy and New York Edge — a nonprofit that provides after
  
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