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Kingsbridge tenants win battle against landlord’s 2018 rent hike

05-03-2025 22:26 via bxtimes.com

A group of tenants in Kingsbridge celebrated a recent victory against their landlord, who hiked their rent in 2018 for reasons the state oversight agency eventually deemed fraudulent.At a March 4 rally, tenants and advocates came together to recognize the recent decision by the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal, which stipulated that their property owner, Steve Finkelstein, must reimburse residents for the extra amount paid over the years. He previously filed to increase the r

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Hop on over to the 42nd Precinct for an Easter egg hunt April 16

05-03-2025 21:36 via bxtimes.com

There’s one spot in the borough where finding eggs won't break the bank this spring - the 42nd Police Precinct in the South Bronx.The precinct announced Wednesday that it will host a community Easter egg hunt where kids and families can try their luck hunting for egg-cellent treats and prizes.Eggs at the supermarket may be worth their weight in gold right now, but at the 42nd precinct’s community easter egg hunt, be on the lookout for actual gold eggs, because they might contain a sp

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New law ensures Bronx youth have a greater say in city government

05-03-2025 18:14 via bxtimes.com

Young people in the Bronx and across New York City may soon have a direct voice in shaping the programs that impact their lives.On Feb. 27, the City Council passed legislation introduced by Bronx Council Member Althea Stevens (D-16) to revamp the advisory Youth Board within the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD).The board, responsible for advising DYCD on youth programming, has traditionally been comprised of leaders from business, academia and government. However, under the ne

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EXCLUSIVE | City Comptroller hopeful Mark Levine wants to use city pension funds to build 75,000 affordable homes

05-03-2025 17:00 via amny.com

If elected as the next city Comptroller, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine wants to go beyond the basics of the fiscal watchdog post with his own plan to tackle the city's sprawling affordable housing crisis.Levine's proposal, which his campaign shared exclusively with amNewYork Metro ahead of its Wednesday release, would use the municipal pension fund system, which is managed by the comptroller's office, to help finance building and preserving as many as 75,000 affordable units over the n

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8 Beautiful Botanical Gardens Right in New York City and on Long Island

05-03-2025 14:45 via newyorkfamily.com

[caption id="attachment_398216" align="alignnone" width="822"] Daffodil Hill at New York Botanical Garden[/caption]8 Beautiful Botanical Gardens Right in New York City and on Long IslandWhen you think of New York City, green spaces might not immediately come to mind—but the five boroughs and Long Island are home to a variety of beautiful botanical gardens that offer a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle.These gardens not only provide a refreshing spot for you and your kids to enjoy

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