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• Bronx man turns himself in after Harlem grandmother killed by stray bullet

  28-04-2025 23:20 via bxtimes.com
  
  The 23-year-old man allegedly responsible for killing a Harlem grandmother with a stray bullet during a shootout last week turned himself in on Monday.Ricky Shelby, 23, of Story Avenue in the Bronx, surrendered at the Manhattan District Attorney's office on April 28 with a lawyer by his side, nearly a week after the fatal shooting of Excencia Mette, a 61-year-old resident and beloved local business owner.Shelby faces charges of murder, attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon for all
  
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• Heckling, housing, health: Council District 8 hopefuls face off at South Bronx forum

  28-04-2025 23:03 via bxtimes.com
  
  Dozens of South Bronx and East Harlem residents turned out on April 26 for a spirited forum among the candidates vying for the City Council District 8 seat, soon to be vacated by the term-limited Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala. The district of over 180,000 residents will choose from a crowded field of candidates for the June Democratic primary: Clarisa Alayeto, chair of Community Board 1; Elsie Encarnacion, Ayala’s current chief of staff; Wilfredo Lopez, a nonprofit attorney; Raymond Sant
  
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• NYC Mayor’s Race: Adams won’t commit to rent freeze, urges rivals to consider small landlords

  28-04-2025 22:45 via amny.com
  Amid a 2025 NYC mayor's race in which several Democratic candidates have shown interest in freezing rent increases for stabilized tenants, Mayor Eric Adams not only declined on Monday to do the same but also challenged his rivals to pair their proposals with plans to protect small landlords from taking a financial hit.During an unrelated April 28 press conference in Brooklyn, the mayor did not directly answer a reporter's question about whether he would support freezing the rent for the city's r
  
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• What’s Happening | Festivals, crafts and more

  28-04-2025 22:02 via bxtimes.com
  
  NYC Parks Spring FestivalFriday, May 2, 3-6 p.m.Hunts Point Recreation Center, 765 Manida St.FreeJoin NYC Parks and Council Member Rafael Salamanca for a spring festival event at Julio Carballo Fields. Activities will include games, arts & crafts, sports, and much more. This event is free and open to the public.For more information, visit nycgovparks.org/events/2025/05/02/nyc-parks-presents-spring-festival-at-julio-caraballo-field.  Bronx Opera presents Mozart's Cosi fan tutteSatur
  
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• Bronx man surrenders in murder of Harlem grandmother struck dead by stray bullet during shootout

  28-04-2025 21:45 via amny.com
  The 23-year-old man allegedly responsible for killing a Harlem grandmother with a stray bullet during a shootout last week turned himself in on Monday.Ricky Shelby, 23, of Story Avenue in the Bronx surrendered at the Manhattan District Attorney's office on April 28 with a lawyer by his side, nearly a week after the fatal shooting of Excencia Mette, a 61-year-old resident and beloved local business owner.Shelby faces charges of murder, attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon for alle
  
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• Photos: Young Kings and Queens Chess Club ends four-week Baychester chess program on a high note

  28-04-2025 20:40 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Young Kings and Queens Chess Club wrapped up its four-week course of free chess classes for adults and seniors on Saturday, April 26, at the Baychester Library, located at 2049 Asch Loop in Baychester.[caption id="attachment_125777" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of the Young Kings and Queens Chess Club[/caption][caption id="attachment_125770" align="alignnone" width="608"] Photo courtesy of the Young Kings and Queens Chess Club[/caption][caption id="attachment_125771" align=
  
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• Marmorato calls for more cops following brutal car jacking in Pelham Bay

  28-04-2025 20:08 via bxtimes.com
  
  Bronx City Council Member Kristy Marmorato called the NYPD “under-resourced” and “overworked” in a social media post Friday following a violent carjacking in Pelham Bay that left a 32-year-old Bronx man in critical condition at Jacobi Medical Center, reportedly facing the possibility of losing his leg.The victim was dragged through the streets while trying to stop a thief from stealing his Infinity Q50 that he left unattended in front of a deli on Westchester Avenue, acco
  
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• Mayor Adams touts millions for NYCHA, supportive housing, tenant safeguards in self-proclaimed ‘best budget ever’

  28-04-2025 19:45 via amny.com
  Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday a slew of new housing investments that will be included in his Executive Budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, which will be released later this week.In his forthcoming Fiscal Year 2026 spending plan, Hizzoner committed to investing millions of dollars in upgrading public housing units, building more supportive apartments, and providing tenant protection services.Adams made the announcement this week as part of his budget rollout, which
  
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• More than 5,000 runners and walkers race through Bronx Zoo for endangered wildlife conservation

  28-04-2025 18:23 via bxtimes.com
  
  More than 5,000 runners and walkers made tracks through the Bronx Zoo on Saturday, April 26, to support global wildlife conservation during the 17th annual WCS Run for the Wild, sponsored by Montefiore Einstein.This year’s event spotlighted the Critically Endangered Indian gharial, a slender-snouted crocodilian species that can be seen at the zoo’s JungleWorld exhibit. Proceeds from the run will aid the Wildlife Conservation Society’s efforts to protect the gharial and other th
  
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• Housing lottery launches for four units in Tremont, rent starts at $2,421

  28-04-2025 17:41 via bxtimes.com
  
  Sign up for our weekly email newsletter to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.New York City has launched a housing lottery for four units in a 4-story residential building at 811 Elsmere Pl. in the Tremont neighborhood of the Bronx.The building features 12 total units, with eight being offered at market rate. Each of the four units set aside are intended for those earning 130% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $201,890.Two of the units set
  
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• Bronx cops seek suspect who shot man in leg outside tire shop

  28-04-2025 17:30 via amny.com
  Bronx detectives are searching for a suspect who shot a man during an apparent dispute outside a tire shop last week, police said.The shooting occurred around 9:02 p.m. on April 19 in front of 2424 East Tremont Ave. in Westchester Square, according to the NYPD.Officers from the 45th Precinct responded and found a 28-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the leg. EMS rushed the wounded man to Jacobi Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.The NYPD released on Sunday night images of the a
  
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• Column: Participate in planning the economic future of the Bronx with the BXEDC and NWBCC

  28-04-2025 17:15 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Bronx Economic Development Corporation (BXEDC) and the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC) seek business owners and residents to participate in planning the borough’s economic future.The BXEDC is excited to have received a grant that offers an incredible opportunity to positively influence many aspects of the borough. We want your input on what should be prioritized.In order to hear from you directly, the organizations will co-lead assemblies where participants can
  
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• NYC Carnivals, Festivals, and Parades: May 2025

  28-04-2025 16:21 via newyorkfamily.com
  [caption id="attachment_399525" align="alignnone" width="822"] Pexels[/caption]NYC Carnivals, Festivals and Parades: May 2025May is full of festivals, carnivals, and parades for the whole family! We've rounded up some of the best ones coming up.Click on your region to jump to events near you! Manhattan Bronx Brooklyn Queens Staten IslandPsst...Check Out Celebrate AAPI Month 2025: Fun Events in NYC and WestchesterManhattanSummer on the Hudson: New York City Irish Dance FestivalPier I in Riverside
  
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• Top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth $33K sold at Bronx convenience store

  28-04-2025 15:07 via bxtimes.com
  
  A top-prize winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $32,723.50 was sold at a Bronx convenience store for the New York Lottery’s April 26 evening drawing.The ticket was purchased at Shree Naanshardama Convenience, located at 113 Dreiser Loop in the Co-op City section, according to lottery officials.TAKE 5 players select five numbers from a field of 1 through 39. Drawings are held twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Prizes must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing.The New York Lo
  
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