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• Car Insurance Costs Are Breaking Small Businesses, But Help Is On The Way

  23-01-2026 22:40 via amny.com
  New York’s affordability crisis is squeezing small businesses from every direction. Rising rents, higher labor costs, supply chain disruptions, and inflation have already pushed many neighborhood companies to the brink. But one major cost driver has quietly become one of the most punishing: auto insurance.New York drivers now pay some of the highest auto insurance rates in the nation, nearly double the national average. According to Bankrate, full coverage costs an average of $4,031 per ye
  
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• Mourners pay respects to Pamela Guerrero, who died under mysterious circumstances in Soundview

  23-01-2026 21:45 via bxtimes.com
  
  Pamela Guerrero, 29, who was found dead last month in a Soundview apartment building, was laid to rest and honored by hundreds of mourners on Jan. 23 at Holy Cross Church.Many lined up to pay their respects to Guerrero, who lay in an open white casket, as her mother, Paulina Pacheco, clung to the side of the casket and cried.To Guerrero’s family, frustratingly little is known about how and why she died. She was found unresponsive Dec. 21 at 1225 Stratford Ave., about two blocks from her mo
  
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• WINTER STORM: MTA system to remain operational as NYC experiences big snowfall, MTA chair says

  23-01-2026 21:05 via amny.com
  MTA Chair Janno Lieber has stated that the city's transit network will remain operational as New York City prepares for a potentially historic winter storm this weekend, with forecasts predicting at least 10 inches of snow Sunday into Monday.The forecasted snowfall, expected to begin late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, would be the city's biggest in years, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at a briefing Friday morning. Still, Lieber said the MTA system stands ready to deal with whatever nature
  
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• WINTER STORM: MTA system to remain operational as NYC experiences big snowfall, Lieber says

  23-01-2026 21:05 via amny.com
  MTA Chair Janno Lieber has stated that the city's transit network will remain operational as New York City prepares for a potentially historic winter storm this weekend, with forecasts predicting at least 10 inches of snow Sunday into Monday.The forecasted snowfall, expected to begin late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, would be the city's biggest in years, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at a briefing Friday morning. Still, Lieber said the MTA system stands ready to deal with whatever nature
  
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• Bronx Opera to perform Mozart’s ‘Idomeneo’ this February at Lehman College

  23-01-2026 20:07 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Bronx Opera will be performing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Idomeneo" on Thursday, Feb. 12, Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 15, at Lehman College's Lovinger Theater, located at 250 Bedford Park Blvd. W.Idomeneo, set on the island of Crete in the aftermath of the Trojan War, is a high-stakes tale of gods, love and sacrifice. It will be performed in English by a talented cast and ensemble, many of whom are coming off recent local, regional and international performances before joining to
  
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• WINTER STORM WATCH: NYC students will have online learning if snow shutters schools on Monday, says Mamdani

  23-01-2026 18:53 via amny.com
  As a potentially historic winter storm approaches New York City this weekend, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday that even if schools are closed to in-person instruction, classes will continue online.Speaking at a press briefing at the city’s Emergency Management Department on Jan. 23, Mamdani said public schools will either remain open or pivot to remote learning on Monday, with a final decision expected by noon on Sunday. A full closure without instruction, he said, is not under considerat
  
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• WINTER STORM: NYC students will have online learning if snow shutters schools on Monday, says Mamdani

  23-01-2026 18:53 via amny.com
  As a potentially historic winter storm approaches New York City this weekend, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday that even if schools are closed to in-person instruction, classes will continue online.Speaking at a press briefing at the city’s Emergency Management Department on Jan. 23, Mamdani said public schools will either remain open or pivot to remote learning on Monday, with a final decision expected by noon on Sunday. A full closure without instruction, he said, is not under considerat
  
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• 8 Easy Fresh Snow Activities That Keep Kids Outside Longer

  23-01-2026 18:28 via newyorkfamily.com
  [caption id="attachment_417687" align="alignnone" width="822"] Getty Images[/caption]Fresh snow activities only require two things: warm coats and a little willingness to let go of perfection!At a Glance: These fresh snow activities are easy, cheap, creative, and don’t require much prep. The trick is leaning into it before it turns slushy and gray. Remind the kiddos that we’re only using fresh, clean snow. Avoid playing with snow that’s near streets or where animals (pets or ot
  
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• Congress approves over $15 million in federal funding for Bronx projects

  23-01-2026 18:14 via bxtimes.com
  
  Congress approved a sweeping federal funding package that will provide more than $15 million for infrastructure, supporting improvements to infrastructure, housing and community programs in the Bronx.The funding was secured by U.S Rep Ritchie Torres through Community Project Funding, which allows members of Congress to request federal dollars for local projects.
  Torres’ office said it received more than 100 proposals and submitted 15 projects to the House Committee on Appropriations, the m
  
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• 11 Fresh Snow Edible Treats That Feel Like Winter Magic

  23-01-2026 17:17 via newyorkfamily.com
  [caption id="attachment_417674" align="alignnone" width="822"] Getty Images[/caption]If you've ever wondered what to do post-snowstorm, look no further: these fresh snow edible treats are here to charm the kiddos over!At a Glance: Fresh snow treats don’t need perfection: it’s designed to be wild, creative, and cool! Always use clean, freshly fallen snow from the top layer, and avoid areas near roads or where pets have been. Cold weather safety first! Bundle your kids up, step outside
  
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• Three teenagers charged for deadly Bronx shooting that claimed 19-year-old man’s life

  23-01-2026 15:29 via amny.com
  Three teenagers have been charged with the cold-blooded fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in the Bronx earlier this week.The three suspects, whose identifications were not released by the NYPD due to their ages, were apprehended on Thursday afternoon following an investigation by the 47th Precinct. Each suspect — two of whom were 15 years of age; the other, 16 years old — faces charges of murder and criminal possession of a weapon.Police said the teenage trio shot Turner Jahmir, 19
  
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• Nonprofit Roads to Success kicks off 25th anniversary celebration on MLK Day

  23-01-2026 00:02 via bxtimes.com
  
  The nonprofit Roads to Success celebrated 25 years of empowering youths and strengthening communities on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Roads to Success reflects Dr. King's spirit and legacy through its leadership rooted in compassion, action and helping others. The organization is committed to championing children and young adults across New York City, including inspiring and empowering them to take control of their futures by giving them access to equitable paths to success.As part of the nonprofi
  
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