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• Congress Members demand Con Edison response to dielectric fluid leaks into Bronx River

  20-02-2026 23:18 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Bronx’s four Congress Members signed on to a Feb. 20 letter demanding answers from Con Edison about dielectric fluid leaks that end up downstream in the Bronx River. In a letter to Con Edison CEO Timothy Cawley, Reps. Ritchie Torres, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, George Latimer and Adriano Espaillat called on him to answer to the frequency of leaks and the specific plan to monitor and prevent them. The members requested a response from the company that includes “all relevan
  
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• NYC Health + Hospitals North Central Bronx unveils $2 million MRI suite to cut wait time

  20-02-2026 21:05 via bxtimes.com
  
  Bronx patients will soon experience faster scans and shorter wait times at NYC Health + Hospitals North Central Bronx campus, which unveiled a new $2 million MRI suite on Wednesday. The upgrade includes renovated rooms and the installation of a Canon Vantage Orian Encore system to their MRI machine, which hospital officials say will deliver clearer, more detailed images while reducing turnaround times. The system also features a video projection component designed to help improve patient co
  
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• Bronx Chamber of Commerce to hold panel discussions in Albany during Bronx Day

  20-02-2026 20:22 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Bronx Chamber of Commerce will be bringing together New York State policymakers, real estate leaders and business executives for panel discussions at a Leadership Luncheon as part of Bronx Day on Tuesday, March 10, at the Albany Capital Center in Albany.The ticketed luncheon on Bronx Day, which is a full-day economic development forum, will feature two panels exploring the borough's real estate development and housing needs. Additionally, the panels will examine the rising cost of doing busi
  
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• Opinion | Too many Bronx SNAP users are leaving food money on the table

  20-02-2026 20:20 via bxtimes.com
  
  In the Bronx, nearly four in ten residents rely on SNAP to help put food on the table. The borough also has the highest SNAP participation rate of any in New York City, a reflection of how many families are working hard to afford groceries in one of the most expensive cities in the country. At a time when food prices remain high, every dollar matters.What many families don’t realize is that New York has already created programs meant to stretch those dollars further. City and state initiat
  
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• Photos: Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson hosts Black History Month celebration at Eastwood Manor

  20-02-2026 19:52 via bxtimes.com
  
  Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson commemorated the 100th anniversary of Black History Month during her office's annual celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Eastwood Manor, located at 3371 Eastchester Rd.[caption id="attachment_140526" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Vocalist Diane Arroya kicked off the event by singing the National Anthem and "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]"As we mark 100 years of celebrating Black History in this country, we are reminded th
  
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• City’s expedited affordable housing process kicks off with Mott Haven Powerhouse Apartments

  20-02-2026 19:37 via bxtimes.com
  
  Deputy Mayor for Housing Leila Bozorg laid out plans to fast-track affordable housing in the city on Feb. 20, starting with a new development in the South Bronx.Currently a vacant city-owned lot, 351 Powers Ave., in Mott Haven will become the Powerhouse Apartments. The apartment complex will consist of 84 units, including 30 for formerly homeless individuals, plus a theater, community rooms, a workforce development center and a 6,000-square-foot outdoor green space.
  The building will run on all-
  
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• StubHub launches ‘Access: New York’ fund to send youth across New York state to professional sporting events, concerts, and theater

  20-02-2026 13:00 via amny.com
  StubHub, one of the world’s largest ticket marketplaces, today announced the launch of StubHub Access: New York, a new initiative committing $100,000 to provide free live event tickets to youth teams, clubs, and groups across New York State. The program opens nominations immediately, with the first group of recipients to be announced this spring.Through StubHub Access: New York, coaches, parents, teachers, and community leaders can nominate any organized youth team, club, or group in New Y
  
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• Mellon Foundation awards $1.25 million grant to Lehman College for launch of new Bronx Food Humanities program

  19-02-2026 23:18 via bxtimes.com
  
  Lehman College has received a $1.25 million grant from the Mellon Foundation for a new Bronx Food Humanities program, which will create research and leadership pathways in Arts and Humanities for students.The three-year initiative, launched in partnership with Bronx Community College, Hostos Community College and the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), will provide students access to a humanities-centered program of courses, experiential learning and paid internships that explore food, culture and
  
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• Bronx leaders and residents take a wait-and-see approach 50 days into Mayor Mamdani’s administration

  19-02-2026 21:33 via bxtimes.com
  
  When Mayor Zohran Mamdani secured 51.5% of the Bronx vote in November following his primary upset, many supporters said they were drawn to his promises of affordable housing, faster and free buses and stronger protections for working-class New Yorkers.In his first weeks in office, Mamdani has moved on several initiatives that directly affect the borough.
  He revived the Just Home supportive housing project at Jacobi Hospital, a development that stalled last year. He advanced plans for new bus lan
  
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• Bronx subway shooting suspect surrenders to cops after nine-day manhunt

  19-02-2026 21:00 via amny.com
  The gunman allegedly responsible for a Bronx subway shooting that claimed a man's life last week turned himself over to police on Thursday morning.According to police sources, 27-year-old Alberto Frias walked into the 44th Precinct stationhouse on East 169th Street in Highbridge and gave up to cops following a nine-day search.Frias was allegedly caught on a viral video shooting 41-year-old Adrian Dawodu to death just after 3 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the 170 Street station.Sources familiar with the cas
  
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• Bronx Chamber of Commerce forms inaugural Real Estate and Housing Policy Council

  19-02-2026 20:59 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Bronx Chamber of Commerce launched its inaugural Real Estate and Housing Policy Council, which will focus on advancing practical, business-informed housing and development policy in the Bronx, on Tuesday, Feb. 17.This invite-only advisory body is comprised of senior industry leaders. The launch of this council comes at a time when property owners and developers are working to navigate mounting financial pressures on rent-stabilized buildings, rising insurance and operating costs, constrained
  
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• Opinion | Write-offs and their impact on business bankability

  19-02-2026 20:55 via bxtimes.com
  
  For many business owners, applying for a loan can feel intimidating. The documentation, the financial review, the sense of being evaluated—it can all feel personal. Lenders are not judging decisions; they are measuring risk. Their focus is simple: does the business generate enough consistent cash flow to repay the loan?This is where tax strategy and access to capital begin to collide.Business owners are often advised to minimize taxes through deductions and write-offs. While this reduces t
  
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• Fun Purim Events in NYC for Families 2026

  19-02-2026 18:42 via newyorkfamily.com
  
  [caption id="attachment_421527" align="alignnone" width="822"] Purim Jamboree at the Brooklyn Brewery[/caption]Purim begins on the evening of Monday, March 2, and continues the following day. This festive holiday is a time for families and friends to come together to celebrate the miraculous saving of the Jewish people from Haman. So put on your Purim costumes and get ready to celebrate with these family-friendly events and activities throughout New York City!At a Glance: Make Hamantaschen at Co
  
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• After a Tragedy, one Bronx dog owner fights to give Mott Haven dogs a safe place to run

  19-02-2026 18:37 via bxtimes.com
  
  The freedom to sprint and chase — these moments spent running wild at a dog park are often the best part of the day for a dog living in an urban jungle.That’s exactly what Jonas Silva hoped to give his five-month-old puppy, McCoy, when he let him off-leash for the first time in Pulaski Park in November 2024, in the southern part of Mott Haven, five minutes from his apartment. ​​Silva wanted McCoy to  burn off some energy, but instead the puppy bolted onto the street.
  
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• Resources for LGBTQ Youth and Families in NYC

  19-02-2026 17:00 via newyorkfamily.com
  [caption id="attachment_365306" align="aligncenter" width="822"] Getty Images[/caption]Resources for LGBTQ Youth and Families in NYCSupport for the LGBTQ+ community should never be limited to one moment or month, as many parents with children in the LGBTQ+ community rely on community support, such as mental health, peer, and programs to support our kids, which for New York families across all boroughs are tremendous resources.With the very recent news that NYU Langone Health is shutting down its
  
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• Parents lead change in the Bronx child welfare system through local nonprofit RISE

  18-02-2026 23:01 via bxtimes.com
  
  Each year in New York City, more than 2,000 children are removed from their homes and placed into foster care. Tens of thousands of additional families become involved in child abuse and neglect investigations. These cases disproportionately affect low-income communities. While Black and brown New Yorkers make up less than half of the city’s population, they account for more than 80 percent of child welfare investigations.Nowhere is this impact felt more strongly than in the Bronx, th
  
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• Mamdani breaks ground on East Harlem affordable housing and arts center in former NYPD parking lot

  18-02-2026 22:27 via bxtimes.com
  
  Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined the Feb. 18 groundbreaking for a mixed-use development in East Harlem, where an NYPD parking lot will be transformed into hundreds of affordable homes and a vibrant arts hub. The future 20-story Timbale Terrace on East 119th and Lexington Ave. will include 341 affordable units for residents earning $30,000 to $130,000 per year, 97 supportive units for formerly homeless New Yorkers and the new Casa Belongó Music and Arts Center on the ground floor and cella
  
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• Transit advocates call out Mamdani for leaving Fair Fares expansion out of preliminary budget

  18-02-2026 21:35 via amny.com
  Transit advocates blasted Mayor Zohran Mamdani for declining to increase funding for the city's discounted fare program in the preliminary budget proposal he released on Tuesday.Advocates with Riders Alliance and the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee (PCAC) to the MTA pointed out that Mamdani's $127 billion spending plan does not fund an expansion of the Fair Fares program, which currently provides New Yorkers making 150% of the federal poverty level with half-priced public transit trips."Th
  
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• Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson kicks off ‘Future Focus Bronx’ initiative with hiring event

  18-02-2026 18:42 via bxtimes.com
  
  Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson partnered with the New York State Department of Labor and EmblemHealth to host a hiring event to kick off Gibson's "Future Focus Bronx" initiative on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Bronx Borough Hall, located at 851 Grand Concourse.[caption id="attachment_140401" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson (sixth from left) with organizers of the job fair. Photo courtesy of the Bronx Borough President's Office[/caption]Announced by Gi
  
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• Dr. Julie Gafney appointed Hostos Community College Vice President for Institutional Advancement

  18-02-2026 18:27 via bxtimes.com
  
  Hostos Community College announced the appointment of Dr. Julie Gafney as the new Vice President for Institutional Advancement on Tuesday, Feb. 18.Dr. Gafney has an extensive record of mission-aligned advancement, fiscal stewardship and community engagement, putting her in a good position to help advance the strategic goals of Hostos Community College and further elevate the school's impact. She has experience leading complex, cross-functional teams and has played a role in university-wide strat
  
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• Mamdani appoints new rent guidelines board majority, setting stage for promised rent freeze 

  18-02-2026 17:40 via amny.com
  Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed five new members and reappointed one to the city’s Rent Guidelines Board on Wednesday — a move that gives his selections a majority on the panel and moves him one step closer toward enacting the rent freeze that he promised while campaigning last year.The nine-member board sets annual rent adjustments for the city’s rent-stabilized apartments, lofts, and single-room occupancy units. Mamdani, who made a rent freeze a cornerstone of his mayoral camp
  
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• Let the Summer Begin! Check Out the Ultimate Summer Camp Guide Now

  18-02-2026 16:00 via newyorkfamily.com
  Let the Summer Begin, Check Out the Ultimate Summer Camp Guide NowThere’s nothing like camp season. The buzz. The warm days. The label-maker living on your kitchen counter. It all means one thing: your kid is about to grow in ways you can’t quite measure yet.In our Ultimate Guide to Summer Camp issue, we’re here to help you find the right summer fit for your family. From the big benefits of day camp to easing those first-day jitters, we’re talking about the emotional side
  
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• Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company celebrates Lunar New Year at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture

  18-02-2026 01:05 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Nai-Ni Chen dance company held its annual dance show at the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, CUNY’s Hostos Community College’s performing arts center in the South Bronx, as part of the festivities celebrating Lunar New Year. The dance company was founded in 1988, in New Jersey, by Taiwanese immigrant dancer Nai-Ni Chen and her husband, Andrew N. Chiang. It is proudly women-led and features dancers from diverse backgrounds, which reflects on its mission to be &l
  
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• In New York City’s ‘real’ Little Italy, Arthur Avenue’s family-owned shops keep tradition alive

  17-02-2026 23:50 via bxtimes.com
  
  Arthur Avenue in the Bronx is often called New York City’s “real Little Italy,” a distinction from Manhattan’s Little Italy. Longtime business owners say this “comes from generations of Italian immigrant families who continue to live the American Dream.”Unlike Manhattan’s Little Italy, which has become a tourist commodity, the Bronx’s Little Italy remains defined by family-owned bakeries, butcher shops and sandwich counters with roots extending bac
  
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• Ritchie Torres hosts House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries at Black History Month celebration

  17-02-2026 20:29 via bxtimes.com
  
  In honor of Black History Month, Rep. Ritchie Torres hosted House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for a Feb. 15 fireside chat at the New York Botanical Garden, where a major topic of conversation was the Trump administration’s efforts to “erase” the contributions and culture of Black Americans throughout history. About 300 constituents packed the room for the rare opportunity to hear directly from Jeffries, a Brooklynite who may be on the brink of history. If the Democra
  
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• Healthfirst Brings Together Bronx Seniors for Valentine’s Celebration, Supporting Social Connection & Heart Health

  17-02-2026 19:03 via bxtimes.com
  
  With winter’s frigid temperatures and lingering snow keeping many older adults indoors, nearly  500 Bronx seniors came together in Co-Op City on February 11 for something more than a  Valentine’s celebration — they came for social connection that is vital to heart health. Social isolation affects 1 in 5 older New Yorkers and significantly raises the risk of heart attack  and stroke. During colder months, those risks can increase as older adults face mobility
  
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• Federal prosecutors charge 27 people in Bronx murders, sex trafficking cases

  17-02-2026 00:41 via bxtimes.com
  
  Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York have charged 27 people described as members and associates of a splinter faction of the Tren de Aragua gang in a superseding indictment including two Bronx homicides and other crimes.The 38-count superseding indictment names defendants whom prosecutors identified as members or affiliates of the Anti-Tren gang that emerged from Tren de Aragua, which federal authorities on Jan.20, 2025 designated a foreign terrorist organization.Prosecutors
  
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• ‘Total chaos’: Montefiore Moses emergency nurses prepare union charges alleging retaliation

  16-02-2026 23:54 via bxtimes.com
  
  New York State Nurses Association nurses in the Montefiore Moses emergency department who returned to work after the 28-day strike are once again at odds with hospital leadership, alleging an atmosphere of retaliation and unilaterally-imposed workflow changes that they say put themselves and patients at risk.The union is preparing to file charges against the hospital and, if necessary, complain to the state Department of Health about the new procedures, the Bronx Times has learned. In a Feb
  
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• The Bronx is bleeding: Gun violence surge in February leads cops to deploy additional resources ahead of reorganization

  16-02-2026 23:40 via amny.com
  Gun violence has exploded in the Bronx in February, leaving a number of people dead — and prompting the NYPD to deploy additional resources to the borough ahead of a major reorganization set to take place this spring.According to police sources, the Bronx has had an increase of nine shootings this month as of Feb. 15, compared to the same time last year. One of these shootings included the slaying of 16-year-old up-and-coming football star Christopher Redding. A 17-year-old gunman was cuff
  
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• Transit group skipped Mamdani Bronx event after he chose bus lanes over busway plan for Fordham Road

  16-02-2026 20:45 via amny.com
  A cadre of transit advocates gathered with Mayor Zohran Mamdani in the Bronx on Friday when he announced that he is resurrecting a project shelved by his predecessor, Eric Adams, to add bus lanes on Fordham Road.There was, however, one notable exception from Mamdani's announcement: Riders Alliance.The transit advocacy group, which has been leading the charge to build infrastructure that will move buses much faster along the vital cross-Bronx thoroughfare, opted out of the event, held on a statio
  
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• ‘Write poetry. Do what you love’: Young voices take center stage at 28th annual BronxWrites poetry slam finals

  16-02-2026 20:19 via bxtimes.com
  
  There were nerves, laughter and snaps of approval, as 20 young poets took the stage for the 28th annual BronxWrites poetry slam finals sponsored by DreamYard at the Bronx Music Hall last week.Hosted by Ellen Hagan, head of the poetry and theater departments at DreamYard, the elementary school students went up first, 10 in total, and all from P.S. 46.Saraliz Martinez wowed the crowd with her booming voice and in-your-face presence as she recited her poem, "The Place Inside My Peace." She touched
  
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• 60 Unique & Celestial Zodiac Baby Names Inspired by Astrology Signs 

  16-02-2026 19:08 via newyorkfamily.com
  [caption id="attachment_420820" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Getty Images[/caption]Astrology-inspired or zodiac baby names offer a meaningful way to connect personality, symbolism, and celestial influence.  At a Glance:  Zodiac-inspired baby names often come from each sign’s traits. These names were picked based on the sign symbols (ram, bull, twins, etc.); their ruling planet; associated mythology; constellations and celestial bodies; their element (f
  
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• What’s happening | fun activities for kids, jazz music, volunteering at a food pantry and more

  16-02-2026 19:04 via bxtimes.com
  
  Kids Week: Shelter BuildingFriday, Feb. 20, 1-2 p.m.Van Cortlandt Nature Center, 246th Street and BroadwayFreeEven when school's out, our parks are still the city's natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week during Mid-winter Recess. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Rangers will teach you different methods of shelter-building using natural materials.For more information, visit nycgovparks
  
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• Opinion | If we want to fight hunger, start where it’s worst

  16-02-2026 19:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  A free grocery pop-up in Manhattan’s West Village this week has drawn long lines and plenty of attention. Polymarket, the company behind the event, also pledged $1 million to Food Bank For New York City. Efforts to help families facing rising food costs are welcome. But the moment also highlights an important question: Are we directing resources where the need is greatest?In the Bronx, the answer matters. The borough has the highest food insecurity rate in New York City. According to recen
  
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• Bronx First launches with Metro Industrial Areas Foundation, identifies plan for 25,000 affordable homes

  16-02-2026 18:48 via bxtimes.com
  
  More than 1,800 Bronx residents, faith leaders and nonprofit organizers packed the Rose Hill Gymnasium at Fordham University on Feb. 5 to launch a new borough wide coalition aimed at building political power and tackling long-standing inequities.The coalition, Bronx First, is the newest affiliate of the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF), one of the nation’s oldest networks of interfaith and community-based organizations. It joins the Metro Industrial Areas Foundation — the group&rsqu
  
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• Caribbean startup redefines feminine care

  16-02-2026 17:00 via caribbeanlife.com
  Melesia Adderley never set out simply to sell feminine care products. What began as a personal search for relief from irritation caused by traditional menstrual products has grown into Women’s Haven, the first female Caribbean-owned organic feminine care line of its kind, now operating across 15 countries.Adderley, a native of the Cayman Islands, is the founder and president of Women’s Haven, a brand rooted in wellness, education, and regional empowerment. She said the name was chose
  
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• Bronx nightclub shooting sees two men wounded in latest gun violence to rock the borough

  14-02-2026 15:21 via amny.com
  Two men were shot and wounded at a Bronx nightclub early on Saturday morning, and police are looking to track down the suspect responsible for the latest episode of gun violence to rock the borough.Police said the shooting erupted at 1061 Home St., the site of the El Palenque nightclub, in Longwood just before 2 a.m. on Feb. 14.Officers from the 42nd Precinct responded to the location after receiving calls about gunfire. When they arrived, they located two victims: a 36-year-old man shot in the
  
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• Opinion | No place is home: What the Boogie Down loses when there’s no place left to boogie

  13-02-2026 22:58 via bxtimes.com
  
  When news of the Bronx Brewery’s closing flashed across my screen late Thursday night, I moved through the bitter stages of sudden loss I’ve come to recognize: denial, anger, bargaining and the quiet sadness that follows. The final one — acceptance — still eludes me.For many, the shuttering of BXB’s South Bronx taproom will register as another business headline: rising costs, shifting markets, the revolving door of New York City storefronts. Things open, things clos
  
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• Bronx Zoo’s ‘Name a Roach’ returns for Valentine’s Day

  13-02-2026 21:53 via bxtimes.com
  
  Stuck on what to get your favorite person for Valentines Day? Is your girlfriend tired of flowers and chocolates, your best friend sick of cards and candy? Maybe you’re just tired of the same old red-and-pink stereotypical routine. Well, skitter no farther—the Bronx Zoo has the solution for every gift giver looking to spice things up this year. Since 2011, the Bronx Zoo has offered a Valentine’s tradition that’s crunchier than any candy bar you might come across
  
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• Chopped Cheese undergoes ‘culinary explosion’ as NYC chefs reinvent the classic sandwich

  13-02-2026 21:21 via bxtimes.com
  
  The chopped cheese is undergoing a “culinary explosion,” whereby the classic New York sandwich is being reinvented by a new generation of New York chefs.That’s according to Kelvin Murphy, a self-proclaimed “bodega baby” whose grandfather, mother, and father worked in and owned bodegas in Queens. “When I was working at my dad's bodega, the chopped cheese wasn't a thing,”Murphy said. “I think I really started hearing about the chopped chees
  
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• MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor revives halted bus, bike lane projects across Bronx, Brooklyn

  13-02-2026 20:50 via amny.com
  Friday, Feb. 13, marks the 44th day of Zohran Mamdani’s term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office as we closely track his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city’s finances. Here’s a summary of what the mayor did.Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Friday the restart of four bus and bike lane projects that had been halted under his predecessor.It’s part of Mamdani&rsq
  
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• Bronx Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s ‘Women of Distinction Luncheon’ keynote speaker announced

  13-02-2026 20:28 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Bronx Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced that Dr. Meisha Porter will serve as the keynote speaker and Faith Daniel the mistress of ceremonies at its 20th Anniversary Women of Distinction Luncheon, scheduled to take place on Friday, March 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Maestro's Caterers, located at 1703 Bronxdale Ave.The annual luncheon is a celebration of Women's History Month, with this year's theme being “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” I
  
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• Photos: Montefiore Moses campus celebrates National Wear Red Day

  13-02-2026 18:08 via bxtimes.com
  
  In celebration of National Wear Red Day, associates from the Montefiore Einstein Hospital Moses campus gathered to raise awareness about heart disease prevention and management on Friday, Feb. 6.The heart disease prevention and management awareness extended to diet and lifestyle modifications, as well as treatment options.[caption id="attachment_140176" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of Montefiore Einstein[/caption]This event kicked off the hospital's celebration of American Hear
  
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• NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx help immigrant children overcome speech and developmental delays

  13-02-2026 18:07 via bxtimes.com
  
  NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx Community Health Workers (CHW) Mariam Diakite and Desiree Martinez have helped provide two Bronx families with much-needed support for their young children who are dealing with speech and developmental delays.Support services offered by CHW include connecting patients and sending referrals to appropriate agencies, such as Early Intervention (EI), the Committee for Pre-School on Special Education (CPSE) and the Committee on Special Education (CSE).The fi
  
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• Grand Street Settlement opens Pelham Parkway childcare center

  13-02-2026 17:55 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Pelham Parkway Child and Family Center opened late last month at 2305 White Plains Rd., welcoming 67 children and 21 staff to the brand-new facility. Located on the ground floor of a new 50-unit apartment building, the center is operated by the nonprofit Grand Street Settlement, which is now providing services in the Bronx for the first time in its more than 100-year history. The center officially opened Jan. 29 with a guest performance by singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant, artist
  
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• Executed in the Bronx: Man shot dead in parked car in borough’s third deadly shooting this week

  13-02-2026 14:37 via amny.com
  A man was fatally shot while sitting inside a vehicle parked on a Bronx street on Friday morning — the borough's third deadly shooting this week.The shooting happened in front of an apartment building at 660 Thwaites Place near Boston Road in the Pelham Parkway neighborhood at about 12:20 a.m. on Feb. 13.Officers from the 49th Precinct responded to the scene and came upon the victim, a 26-year-old man, who was found in a vehicle with a gunshot wound to his chest.Sources familiar with the c
  
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• Bronx restaurants bring community and global flavors to New York City Restaurant Week

  12-02-2026 23:50 via bxtimes.com
  
  New York City Restaurant Week may be wrapping up, but the Bronx restaurants that participated are not slowing down.Only eight Bronx restaurants participated this time around — even less than Staten Island — but the borough’s lineup offered something for everyone. From plant-based dishes and Mexican-French fusion in Mott Haven to Puerto Rican-inspired dishes in Castle Hill, these restaurants highlight the culture of the Bronx.The Bronx Times visited three of the participating re
  
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• Fare evasion: MTA boss insists subway riders aren’t agency’s ‘guinea pigs’ in modern fare gate pilot

  12-02-2026 21:40 via amny.com
  MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber insisted on Thursday that New York City straphangers are not "guinea pigs" in the agency's testing of modern subway fare gates, amid reports that some riders have been injured while traversing the new barriers.Lieber, during an unrelated Feb. 12 press conference, fiercely defended the MTA's pilot program, which is currently assessing several different portals across 13 stations. The program is examining models from three different companies and will ultimately expa
  
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• Opinion | How Mayor Mamdani can make the Bronx the blueprint for NYC’s affordability revolution

  12-02-2026 20:07 via bxtimes.com
  
  Mayor Mamdani’s landslide win in The Bronx was powered by belief, not just in his promises about affordability, but in the collective hopes of a borough that has too often been sidelined. With nearly 30% of our neighbors living under the poverty line, trust is not given lightly here. Mamdani clearly earned it by tapping into aspirations and fears.Now in his first 100 days as Mayor, and with budgetary deliberations for the city on the horizon in the months ahead, Mamdani has committed his a
  
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• MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor taps former prosecutor who took down R. Kelly to lead Department of Investigation

  12-02-2026 19:15 via amny.com
  Thursday, Feb. 12, marks the 43rd day of Zohran Mamdani’s term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office as we closely track his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city’s finances. Here’s a summary of what the mayor did.Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday nominated former federal prosecutor Nadia Shihata to lead the city’s Department of Investigation, tapping a veteran of p
  
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