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  24-02-2025 23:22 via bxtimes.com
  
  Dreams Deferred, Dreams Realized: Journaling Black HistoryFriday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Tremont Library, 1866 Washington Ave.FreeExplore the powerful stories and enduring legacies of Black history in this reflective journaling program. Through guided prompts inspired by themes of resilience, identity, and progress, we’ll honor the past, celebrate achievements, and imagine the future. Join us to write, reflect, and connect!For more information, visit nypl.org/events/programs/2025/02/14/
  
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• Rikers names law library in honor of longtime Bronx corrections employee

  24-02-2025 23:12 via bxtimes.com
  
  Corrections staff, officers and family gathered Friday on Rikers Island to celebrate the legacy of a longtime Department of Corrections (DOC) employee who lived in the Bronx by naming the law library in his honor.The Department of Correction (DOC) renamed the library in honor of the late Edwin Felicien, a dedicated Bronx resident who served the department for 57 years, making him the longest serving NYC DOC employee in the department's history. A longtime advocate for justice, Felicien worked in
  
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• Mayor Adams dismisses cacophony of calls for his resignation or removal, charging they’re antidemocratic

  24-02-2025 23:00 via amny.com
  
  Mayor Eric Adams on Monday sought to minimize the mounting calls from fellow Democratic officials that he either resign or be removed from office, arguing they are undermining the will of New York City voters based on "perception and belief."Hizzoner, in his first media availability since Feb. 5, questioned the growing tide of pols who have pushed for his ouster since President Donald Trump's Justice Department moved to drop his federal corruption case earlier this month.The mayor — who ha
  
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• Hunts Point Library reopens after $32 million renovation; officials hold ribbon cutting

  24-02-2025 22:59 via bxtimes.com
  
  The New York Public Library (NYPL) celebrated the grand reopening of its Hunts Point branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Feb. 21, marking a major milestone for the Bronx community.The historic library, located at 877 Southern Blvd., has served as a vital civic hub since its construction in 1929. The $32 million renovation project aimed to modernize the space while preserving its architectural charm. Funding included $3.7 million allocated by New York City Council Member Rafael Salam
  
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• Longtime Army veteran fired from Bronx VA under Trump federal workforce cuts

  24-02-2025 21:44 via bxtimes.com
  
  A 20-year Army veteran who served four tours in Iraq and Afghanistan was recently fired from his communications job at the Bronx Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital under the Trump administration’s drastic cuts to the federal workforce. Luke Graziani, 45, was at work on Feb. 13 when he received an email informing him that his services were no longer needed. He is among thousands of federal employees nationwide abruptly let go as part of workforce reductions spearheaded by President Donald
  
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• Bronx Democratic Party announces key City Council endorsements ahead of June primaries

  24-02-2025 18:08 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Bronx Democratic Party has officially endorsed eight candidates ahead of the June 2025 City Council primary elections, backing a mix of newcomers and incumbents in key races across the borough.Among those vying for open seats, the party announced last week that it is throwing its support behind Elsie Encarnacion in the District 8 race, Shirley Aldebol in District 13, and Justin Sanchez in District 17. Party leaders cited the candidates’ deep commitment to their communities and alignmen
  
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• Congestion pricing: MTA announces $48.6 million in Manhattan toll revenue during first month of program

  24-02-2025 16:50 via amny.com
  
  The MTA has announced that congestion pricing has brought in $48.6 million during its first month of operation.The data comes after President Donald Trump announced his intention to kill the program by withdrawing federal support on Feb. 19, just six weeks after the tolls started. Congestion pricing began on Jan. 5. It charges motorists a base peak toll of $9 when they enter the Congestion Relief Zone south of and including 60th Street in Manhattan.According to Bloomberg, the revenue, which
  
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• NYC mayoral race: Bronx Rep. Torres endorses former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has yet to officially jump into the primary

  24-02-2025 16:30 via amny.com
  
  Democratic Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres has made his choice in the NYC mayoral race: former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has yet to formally enter the contest.Torres, during a Monday morning CNBC interview, said he is endorsing Cuomo because the former Democratic governor has the "competence and courage" the city needs in a leader right now.“Andrew Cuomo has the competence to run the city in a moment of crisis," Torres said. "He has the courage to stand up to extremes of American politics, whether
  
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• Stray bullet hits, wounds Bronx woman as she sleeps in her home: cops

  24-02-2025 15:55 via amny.com
  
  A Bronx woman is lucky to be alive Monday after being struck by a stray bullet while sleeping in her home on Sunday night.Law enforcement sources said the incident happened at about 11:41 p.m. on Feb. 23 inside a residence at 1624 Purdy St. in Parkchester.Based on a preliminary investigation, law enforcement sources said, police learned that the victim, a 55-year-old woman, was sleeping inside the bedroom when the stray shot came through her window and grazed her in the forehead.[caption id="att
  
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• Bronx double shooting near seafood restaurant leaves man dead, another wounded: cops

  24-02-2025 14:40 via bxtimes.com
  
  Bronx detectives are hunting for the gunman behind a double shooting near a seafood restaurant on Sunday night that left a man dead and another wounded.According to police sources, the deadly incident unfolded just before 8 p.m. on Feb. 23 in front of the Shaking Crab located at 2179 White Plains Road.Police sources said one of the victims, a 32-year-old man, was along the sidewalk at the time, heard several shots ring out but did not realize he had been wounded until he felt pain in his back se
  
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• U.S. Rep Torres pushes for consumer advocacy office as Con Edison rate hikes loom

  24-02-2025 13:01 via bxtimes.com
  
  The proposed hike in Con Edison electricity and gas rates has prompted a Bronx congress member to put pressure on Gov. Kathy Hochul to create an office that would advocate on behalf of consumers against rising utility bills.U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres penned a letter Thursday to Hochul calling for her to support a state bill that would establish an Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate as well as separate legislation that would compensate nonprofits for research when they go before the Public Ser
  
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