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• Aaron Boone, Yankees enjoying the now of World Series promise, not worried about Juan Soto’s future

  24-10-2024 22:43 via amny.com
  
  On the verge of their first World Series appearance in 15 years, the New York Yankees find questions about Juan Soto’s future lingering above them — whether they like it or not. 
  It was one of the first questions that came manager Aaron Boone’s way on Thursday at Dodger Stadium, a little over 24 hours from Game 1 of the 2024 Fall Cassic between his Yankees and the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers.
  “That’s for another day,” Boone said with a smirk. “Ju
  
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• Permits filed for 8-story residential building in Mount Hope

  24-10-2024 20:21 via bxtimes.com
  
  Permits have been filed for the construction of an 8-story residential building at 1771 Weeks Ave. in Mount Hope.
  The proposed development, located between East 175th Street and Cross Bronx Expressway, will contain 59 units if built. The plans call for a 74-foot-tall building that would include 35,989 square feet of residential space. The average unit would be about 609 square feet, indicating that they would most likely be rentals.
  In addition to the 59 units, the proposed development would als
  
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• Bronx gang members indicted in $10M bank fraud scheme: DA

  24-10-2024 20:12 via bxtimes.com
  
  Eight alleged members and associates of the notorious “Shiesty 66” gang have been indicted for their roles in a sophisticated bank fraud scheme that reportedly netted over $10 million, Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced last week.
  The defendants, now facing charges that include enterprise corruption, grand larceny and forgery are accused of orchestrating a web of financial crimes, flaunting their stolen wealth on social media, and living extravagant lifestyles fueled b
  
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• 11-year-old boy dies in the Bronx while attending afterschool program

  24-10-2024 14:30 via amny.com
  
  A young boy suddenly died in the Bronx late Wednesday afternoon while attending an afterschool program, police reported.
  According to police sources, the shocking incident occurred in the East Tremont section of the borough around 4:14 p.m. on Oct. 23 inside of the Icahn Charter School at 1776 Mansion St. in Van Nest.
  Cops say the 11-year-old boy suddenly fainted and slipped into cardiac arrest while at the afterschool program. Other children in the class reportedly immediately informed sec
  
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• Hundreds of Uber, Lyft drivers block Manhattan traffic to protest lockouts by apps

  24-10-2024 00:05 via amny.com
  
  Hundreds of Uber and Lyft drivers blockaded Manhattan traffic Wednesday morning, demanding an end to “lockouts” by Uber and Lyft.
  The New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA) says over 1,000 drivers participated in the blockade on Monday morning, stretching along 11th Avenue from 30th Street all the way to 48th Street. Drivers traveled to City Hall and beyond, honking on the “horns of justice” to demand fair pay and the ability to work without disruption.
  Since this summer,
  
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