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• City Comptroller Brad Lander confirms to amNY he is ‘seriously considering’ challenging Rep. Dan Goldman

  07-11-2025 21:15 via amny.com
  Outgoing city Comptroller and one-time mayoral candidate Brad Lander confirmed to amNewYork on Friday that he is "very seriously considering" running for the Manhattan and Brooklyn Congressional seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman.The progressive Lander — an ally of democratic socialist Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani — validated for the first time speculation that he would challenge Goldman, after first telling Crain's and Politico at the Somos conference in Puerto Rico on Thurs
  
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• What does it mean to be speaker of the city council? And why does it matter?

  07-11-2025 21:11 via amny.com
  The 2025 election is coming to a close, yet one crucial vote remains –  deciding the next speaker of the New York City Council. As the 2026 election for this leadership position approaches, here’s a breakdown of what the job entails.The City Council as a body plays a crucial role in shaping policies for all New York City residents with the speaker standing at the helm. They’re responsible for guiding the council’s agenda, managing legislative proceedings and appointi
  
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• Who’s Next to Lead the City Council?

  07-11-2025 21:05 via amny.com
  New York City is gearing up for a leadership transition as the race for city council speaker will begin soon. The top contenders showcase diverse backgrounds and various visions. Here’s a breakdown on who may be eyeing the position.Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers | Council Member Amanda Farías | Council Member Crystal Hudson | Council Member Christopher Marte |  Council Member Julie Menin  Council Member Selvena Brooks-PowersSeat: District 31, Arverne, Brook
  
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• Therapy dog Polly brings comfort to young cancer patients at Montefiore

  07-11-2025 20:37 via bxtimes.com
  
  One of the most beloved staff members at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore is not a doctor, nurse or other longtime employee — it's a 3-year-old black lab named Polly, who makes her rounds every day, bringing comfort to patients. Polly has been stationed at the hospital for two years, providing a listening ear and companionship as young patients navigate the most difficult times of their lives. Polly is a trained therapy dog with the Pups Assisting With Support (PAWS) p
  
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• ‘Stay Scared’: George A. Romero retrospective opens across three Bronx venues

  07-11-2025 19:35 via bxtimes.com
  
  When presented with the image of slow and discombobulated individuals, dragging their feet and with a hunger for human flesh, many may instantaneously think of zombies, but without George A. Romero’s 1968 masterpiece, “Night of the Living Dead,” perhaps this ubiquitous concept would have never existed. A new exhibit is educating people on Romero, "father of zombies."Co-curated by Steven Payne, director of the Bronx Historical Society which produced the exhibit; Edwin Pagan, ren
  
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• Photos: Retailer Bronx Native holds community celebration in honor of eighth anniversary

  07-11-2025 16:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Bronx Native clothing store held a special community celebration in honor of eight years of serving the community on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Lincoln Avenue.[caption id="attachment_135946" align="alignnone" width="675"] Bronx Native, located at 127 Lincoln Ave., held a special community celebration featuring entertainment, games, resources and more for the attendees. Photo credit: Pressed Productions[/caption]There were several local vendors, food, art, live performances and more at this special
  
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• Photos: Pugsley Preparatory Academy hosts Diwali celebration

  07-11-2025 16:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Pugsley Preparatory Academy partnered with the Bharati Foundation and the Bronx Borough President's Office to host its first-ever Diwali celebration on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the school, located at 1111 Pugsley Ave. in the Bronx.[caption id="attachment_136173" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Attendees of the Diwali celebration at Pugsley Preparatory Academy. Photo credit: Guyana Tapestry and Classic Creatives Media[/caption]This celebration of the Festival of Lights delivered community, culture a
  
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• City Council District 16 Multicultural Advisory Board holds ‘NYC Go Purple Day’ for domestic violence awareness

  07-11-2025 15:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Multicultural Advisory Board of New York City Council District 16 held a domestic violence awareness day of action, known as "NYC Go Purple Day," on Thursday, Oct. 16.[caption id="attachment_136003" align="alignnone" width="810"] Photo courtesy of the New York City Council District 16 Multicultural Advisory Board[/caption]Held in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month by the Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence, this initiative called for New Yorkers to wear pur
  
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• Man responsible for Bronx murder-suicide killed his mother and daughter, neighbors say

  07-11-2025 13:01 via amny.com
  Police have identified the man who killed his family and took his own life in a horrific murder-suicide on Thursday, while locals tell amNewYork they are still stunned by the senseless slaughter.According to NYPD sources, 44-year-old Kaseem Stukes allegedly murdered his family on the 5th floor of their Castle Hill apartment on Nov. 6 with a gun. Neighbors found Stukes’ 75-year-old mother, Theresa Stukes, his 26-year-old daughter, Kianna Stukes, and her boyfriend, 33-year-old Andrew Reynoso
  
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