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• NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani rebuffs MTA boss Lieber’s skepticism of his free bus plan

  30-10-2025 23:26 via amny.com
  Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral nominee and frontrunner, dismissed on Thursday MTA Chair Janno Lieber's recent criticism of his signature campaign promise to make buses operated by the agency free.Lieber is one of a number of critics of Mamdani's fare-free bus plan. As amNewYork reported Wednesday in an in-depth examination of the plan, skeptics say Mamdani faces numerous challenges to fulfilling this campaign promise — from financing operations without a state-approved tax increase
  
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• Corpse flower’s frightful bloom returns to NYBG just in time for halloween

  30-10-2025 20:44 via bxtimes.com
  
  A rare and malodorous marvel is drawing crowds — and wrinkled noses — to the New York Botanical Garden this week, as the infamous corpse flower reveals its massive bloom just in time for Halloween.The Amorphophallus titanum, known for both its towering size and its pungent odor, began unfurling Wednesday in the Bronx garden’s Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, filling the air with a scent often compared to rotting meat. But the foul aroma, and beautiful bloom is fleeting, lasting just
  
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• Photos: Lincoln Hospital holds multiple cultural celebration events

  30-10-2025 20:08 via bxtimes.com
  
  NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln hosted multiple cultural celebrations throughout the month of October.On Tuesday, Oct. 14, a celebration was held in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event featured an esteemed panel that provided powerful insights honoring the rich contributions of the Hispanic community. Members of the panel included former New York State Assemblymember Carmen E. Arroyo, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for Cosmetology and Beauty of New York President, CEO and Founder Charito Ci
  
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• Sea-lift operation to aid Jamaica in wake of Hurricane Melissa

  30-10-2025 18:43 via caribbeanlife.com
  As Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, the United Nations said on Tuesday, Oct. 28, that its agencies continue to mobilize supplies to support affected communities.One senior UN official on the island said that government-led preparations have been nothing short of "extraordinary."It was unclear the extent of the damage to Jamaica, with wind speeds estimated to be up to 185 mph.
  Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared the island a national disaster area on Tuesday, r
  
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• Meet the Bronx 3rd grade teacher running her first New York City Marathon

  30-10-2025 17:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  On Nov. 2, Meredith Casey will lace up her Brooks running shoes, put on a purple and white jersey, tie her hair back with a big pink bow and run 26.2 miles through the city’s five boroughs to complete the 2025 New York City Marathon.For most runners, the TCS NYC Marathon is a once-in-a-lifetime challenge. For one Bronx third-grade teacher, it’s a triumph decades in the making. For her, it's a celebration of perseverance, family legacy and the power of determination.“ I'm
  
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• Gov. Hochul allocates $65M for New Yorkers facing SNAP cuts, declares state of emergency

  30-10-2025 17:07 via newyorkfamily.com
  [caption id="attachment_408640" align="alignnone" width="800"] Photo Credit: Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul[/caption]Gov. Hochul Allocates $65M for New Yorkers Facing SNAP Cuts, Declares State of EmergencyEarlier this week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $30 million in emergency state funding to help provide more than 16 million meals for New Yorkers who might soon lose federal food assistance. Today, the Governor upped that number to $65 million in new state funding to provide an
  
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• NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani reaches a rounded-up 50% in Emerson poll, with 25-point lead over Cuomo

  30-10-2025 16:50 via amny.com
  Following three recent New York City mayor's race polls showing a tightening race, a new Emerson College/PIX11/THE HILL poll out Thursday tells a much different story about the contest.Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani hits nearly 50% support and has a 25-point lead over independent former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to the Emerson poll. This significantly differs from three other prestigious polls — from Suffolk, Quinnipiac, and Marist Universities released between Oct. 26-28 &mdash
  
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• Housing lottery closing soon for three units in Eastchester, rent starts at $2,075

  30-10-2025 16:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  Sign up for our weekly email newsletter to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.An affordable housing lottery for three units at 2135 Reeds Mill Ln. in the Eastchester neighborhood of the Bronx will be coming to a close on Friday, Nov. 7.The 3-story residential building has 11 total units, with 8 being at market rate. The three units set aside are all intended for those earning 80% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $129,600.One of the apartme
  
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• BP Gibson hosts Italian Heritage Month celebration at Fordham

  30-10-2025 15:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson held a special annual celebration in honor of Italian Heritage Month on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Fordham University's McShane Campus Center.[caption id="attachment_135598" align="alignnone" width="1200"] The Italian Heritage Month celebration was well-attended. Photo courtesy of the Office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson[/caption]This celebration recognized the cultural, civic and economic contributions made to the Bronx by the Italian American
  
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• Free college applications, scholarships and guaranteed admission: NYC colleges want Bronx students to thrive

  30-10-2025 15:21 via bxtimes.com
  
  The City University of New York (CUNY) kicked off its free college application period on Monday after Lehman College announced a new scholarship last week where students completing dual credit courses can qualify for guaranteed admission. Public colleges are striving to make college affordable and ease the transition from high school for Bronx students. From Oct. 27 through Nov. 21 CUNY will waive the $65 application fee for  NYC high school students applying to the network of colleges
  
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• Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment plan passes City Council

  30-10-2025 14:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  City Council voted unanimously Oct. 29 to approve land use changes required to redevelop the Kingsbridge Armory. The vote marks a major turning point after two past attempts to redevelop the historic landmark failed, partly due to a lack of community support. The current proposal by 8th Regiment Partners won widespread approval from residents, city leaders and elected officials following a yearslong community engagement effort that culminated in the Together for Kingsbridge vision
  
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• NYC Mayor’s Race: Marist poll has Cuomo gaining ground, but Mamdani nearing majority support

  30-10-2025 05:01 via amny.com
  A new survey from Marist College released on Thursday showed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo gaining ground on Democratic mayoral nominee and frontrunner Zohran Mamdani — but it also indicates Mamdani is inching closer to securing majority support among voters.The Marist poll, released at midnight Thursday, gives Mamdani a 15-point edge on Cuomo among likely voters with less than a week until the Nov. 4 general election and amid early voting. Cuomo has gained six points on Mamdani based on Marist
  
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