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• Bronx officer stops subway surfer atop 7 train at Mets-Willets Point station

  12-02-2025 22:05 via qns.com
  
  A housing cop from the Bronx prevented a potential tragedy when he spotted a young subway surfer in foggy conditions atop a 7 train entering the Mets-Willets Point subway station last week.Police Officer Huascar Ariasmercedes and Sergeant Daniel Newman, both assigned to Police Service Area 7 in the Bronx, were conducting a station inspection standing on the northbound platform just before 3:30 p.m.[caption id="attachment_510845" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Police Officer Huascar Ariasmerced
  
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• Two Queens natives devote their lives to helping others on the road to addiction recovery

  12-02-2025 21:24 via qns.com
  
  Two seniors with Queens roots have dedicated their lives to those on the road to substance abuse recovery. David Tanner, 74, and Ira Weiss, 68, dutifully host weekly meetings bringing together dozens of people in recovery from substance use disorders. Attendees range from people currently in Samaritan Daytop Villages’ 24/7 treatment programs to those decades into their recovery journey. Tanner is a former Laurelton resident, and Weiss has roots in Flushing.The meetings are part of a t
  
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• Bronx students compete in second annual ‘BX Invitational’ chess tournament at Yankee Stadium

  12-02-2025 21:23 via bxtimes.com
  
  The New York Yankees, Project Pawn and Community School District 9 held their second annual "BX Invitational" chess tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 11., bringing together nearly 200 Bronx students for a day of strategy, skill, and competition at Yankee Stadium.Students from elementary, middle, and high schools across the Bronx faced off in three age-based divisions, competing in fast-paced, high-stakes chess matches. The top three players in each division earned trophies, while all participants rece
  
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• Bronx Night Market returns this April with expanded weekly schedule

  12-02-2025 21:11 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Bronx Night Market announced Tuesday that it will return this April, bringing local food, music, and community to Fordham Plaza with an extended season, giving visitors even more opportunities to savor the flavors of the Bronx.Starting Saturday, April 5, the market will run every Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. through October, transforming the plaza at Fordham Road and Washington Avenue into a bustling hub of food and culture.For its eighth year, the Bronx Night Market will continue to highlig
  
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• Late for work? The MTA will take the blame and give your boss a note. Here’s how.

  12-02-2025 19:00 via amny.com
  
  Late to work? Blame it on the train or the bus, because your boss is already there. And you'll have proof, too.New Yorkers who are late to work, school or any other appointment can get a note from the state-run MTA saying your tardiness was their fault.It's a public transit perk that has been available for quite a while but is not well-known by commuters. An MTA note cannot, of course, be used if you chose to press the snooze button 17 times — or wound up getting stuck in line at
  
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• Hochul, Torres call on state to reject Con Edison’s proposed rate hikes

  12-02-2025 17:33 via bxtimes.com
  
  Elected officials this week urged the state agency overseeing electricity and gas rates to reject Con Edison’s proposed double-digit hike, warning it would burden residents and business owners across New York City.Gov. Kathy Hochul Tuesday sent a letter to the Chair and CEO of the New York State Public Service Commission calling for it to rebuff the proposed price hike that she called “intolerable.”“The message to Con Edison should be straightforward: go back to the drawi
  
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• Here’s what outdoor dining in NYC will look like starting April 1

  12-02-2025 17:30 via amny.com
  
  Outdoor dining in NYC, which was a lifeline for many restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic, will return on April 1. But New Yorkers will notice the eatery setups will look a little different this year, per new rules in the city’s permanent al fresco dining program, Dining Out NYC, which the City Council and Mayor Eric Adams signed into law in 2023. Most notably, unlike during the pandemic and last year, the dining shacks, which are located on parking lanes of city streets and
  
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• Two people dead in Bronx fire at Buddhist temple and home; blocked hydrant hinders FDNY efforts

  12-02-2025 16:50 via amny.com
  
  Two people in the Bronx were killed Wednesday morning as a massive fire ripped through a Buddhist temple and a nearby home. Fire Department sources said the three-alarm inferno erupted inside 2064 St. Anthony Ave. in Mount Hope just before 6 a.m. on Feb. 12. The first arriving FDNY units encountered heavy smoke and flames but quickly began a search-and-rescue operation — crawling through the burning building to get to two victims trapped.Both victims, however, suffered fatal inju
  
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• Outpost Club: The affordable housing solution for renters in NYC looking for flexibility

  12-02-2025 16:00 via qns.com
  
  The real estate and management platform Outpost Club offers various programs and benefits to help people find and better afford rentals across New York City.Outpost Club helps to provide furnished housing for prospective renters. They also put a lot of effort into screening potential tenants in order to try and make the property feel more like a thriving community. Creating such an environment can prove to be very comforting to those moving in from outside New York City, as they can better adjus
  
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• NYC charter school applications: Here’s what you need to know for 2025-26 school year

  12-02-2025 12:20 via amny.com
  
  New York City charter schools are now accepting applications through April 1 for the 2025-26 school year.Through the NYC Charter Schools website, nyccharterschools.schoolmint.net, one can apply to multiple charter schools in their neighborhood and find available virtual open house dates and times through the NYC virtual visits calendar.NYC’s charter school website is easy for anyone to navigate, and applicants can apply in 10 different languages. If you scroll down slightly
  
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• Community Justice Connect hosts resume workshop

  12-02-2025 07:55 via bxtimes.com
  
  Community Justice Connect (formerly Legal Hand), a neighborhood-based network that trains volunteers to provide free legal information, resources, and referrals for those facing civil legal challenges, hosted a resume workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 5.Titled "Mastering the Art of Resumes: Ready to Land Your Dream Job?" the workshop was led by Rachelle Brown. Participants introduced themselves, shared their current work and career goals, and engaged in a collaborative discussion. They also excha
  
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• NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx holds annual Legislative Breakfast

  12-02-2025 07:03 via bxtimes.com
  
  NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx's Community Advisory Board held its annual Legislative Breakfast on Friday, Feb. 7.[caption id="attachment_121040" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx[/caption]The Legislative Breakfast also provided key stakeholders with important updates on budgetary and legislative priorities for Jacobi, North Bronx facilities, and the broader Health + Hospitals system.[caption id="attachment_
  
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