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New York State Department of Transportation adds additional public hearing on Cross Bronx bridges project

29-12-2025 21:44 via bxtimes.com

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced Tuesday that it would add an additional public hearing on Jan. 6 for the Cross Bronx Expressway Five Bridges Project.This will be the fourth hearing where community members can offer feedback on a nearly $1 billion construction plan which many transit and environmental advocates are concerned goes beyond what’s needed to repair the five bridges.The move takes a step toward what a coalition of community and environmental gro

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Vigil held for Pamela Guerrero, who was found dead in Soundview apartment building

29-12-2025 21:34 via bxtimes.com

Community members held an evening vigil on Friday for Pamela Guerrero, 29, who was found dead at a Soundview apartment building on Dec. 21. The circumstances surrounding Guerrero’s death remain a mystery, especially to her family, who demanded justice at the vigil. Guerrero’s mother, Paulina Pacheco, kneeled before a collection of flowers, balloons, candles and handwritten messages all covered in plastic to protect against the snow, which began lightly falling as people gat

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Opinion | The Bronx Economic Development Corporation on Rolldown Gate initiative

29-12-2025 20:23 via bxtimes.com

A major compliance deadline is approaching for thousands of Bronx small businesses, though many are just beginning to understand its impact.The City requires all solid roll-down security gates to be replaced with open-grille models, a change meant to improve visibility andsafety, but one that poses financial challenges for thousands of storefronts.After July 1, 2026, this mandate will become enforceable, meaning commercial business in NYC must replace solid metal roll-down gates with open-grille

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2025 YEAR IN REVIEW: The Bronx Times’ top 10 most-read stories of 2025

29-12-2025 16:32 via bxtimes.com

This year, the Bronx saw major headlines. From the building collapse at the Mitchell Houses to Bally’s winning a 15-year license to build a casino-hotel complex in Ferry Point Park, our borough saw it all.Aside from our biggest stories, here are our most read stories of 2025:1: Investigation finds paraprofessionals falsified timesheets while helping to transport three Bronx special needs students[caption id="attachment_133690" align="alignnone" width="700"] A report recently released by th

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What’s happening | Painting and photography classes, exercise and more

29-12-2025 16:30 via bxtimes.com

Painting Class with JASAFriday, Jan. 2, 1-2 p.m.Baychester Library, 2049 Asch Loop N.FreeUnleash your creativity at the Baychester Library's enchanting painting program, presented in partnership with JASA. On Jan. 2, the library's community room transforms into a vibrant studio, where patrons can explore the world of art under the expert guidance of a skilled instructor. Embark on a visual adventure as you discover brushstrokes, color palettes and the joy of creating something uniquely yours. Th

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