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• EXCLUSIVE: Bronx Brewery closing South Bronx location after Feb. 8

  05-02-2026 21:58 via bxtimes.com
  
  The South Bronx location of the Bronx Brewery will close after Sunday, Feb. 8, the Bronx Times has learned.The company has not yet announced the closure, but it was confirmed by three staff members, two of whom said they found out just days in advance. Staff also said the Hudson Yards location will remain open and that the Bronx Brewery brand itself will continue. Bronx Brewery’s general manager and owner of Captain Lawrence did not respond to request for comment in time for publicati
  
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• Jackie Summers bottles Caribbean heritage with Sorel Liqueur, America’s most awarded spirits

  05-02-2026 21:47 via caribbeanlife.com
  Sorel Liqueur was born long before it reached store shelves, was carried across the Atlantic by enslaved Africans, preserved in Caribbean kitchens, and passed down through generations that refused to forget who they were.Today, that history lives inside a bottle created by Jackie Summers, founder of Jack from Brooklyn and the first black person to be granted a license to make liquor post-prohibition in U.S history.With Sorel Liqueur, Summers did more than launch a spirits brand. He reclaimed a c
  
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• Speaker Menin says she will revive year-round outdoor dining program

  05-02-2026 21:05 via amny.com
  New Yorkers may once again be able to enjoy outdoor dining all year long if City Council Speaker Julie Menin has anything to say about it.During a Wednesday speech before the Association for a Better New York (ABNY), Menin announced that she intends to significantly reform the seasonal outdoor dining program established by her predecessor, Adrienne Adams, and former Mayor Eric Adams in 2023."We will finally fix the city's outdoor dining program to make it year-round and reduce the regulatory bur
  
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• Matrescence: How to Reclaim Your Identity After Motherhood

  05-02-2026 20:38 via newyorkfamily.com
  [caption id="attachment_420390" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Getty Images[/caption]Matrescence is real. Losing your identity after becoming a mom doesn’t happen overnight, but it certainly affects your day to day as a mother and as a woman. At a Glance:  Akin to adolescence, matrescence is a process for women entering into motherhood. It changes you physically, emotionally, and hormonally, and often, it leads you to question who you are right now. 
  
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• NYBG Orchid Show: See NYC Bloom Like Never Before

  05-02-2026 19:38 via newyorkfamily.com
  [caption id="attachment_420395" align="alignnone" width="822"] Photo Credit: New York Botanical Garden[/caption]This year, the Orchid Show at NYBG transforms traditional New York City sights into breathtaking works of floral art.At a Glance: The New York Botanical Garden’s annual Orchid Show is back and bringing stunning florals and vibrant blooms to New York City. The show runs February 7 to April 26, 2026.  This year’s theme is Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle and
  
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• New York Cares partners with New York Yankees to bring warmth to Bronx students at annual coat drive

  05-02-2026 19:21 via bxtimes.com
  
  As New York continues to endure a deep cold front, New York Cares stepped up to bring warmth and comfort to elementary school students of the Bronx.The city’s largest association, together with its partners the New York Yankees, organized its 37th annual coat drive, this time at the shared campus of Lucero Elementary School PS 311 and Walton Avenue School PS 294.New York Cares selected this community because many of its students come from families in temporary housing, recent immigrant hou
  
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• Mamdani taps progressive Jewish leader to head Office to Combat Antisemitism, sparking controversy

  05-02-2026 19:05 via amny.com
  Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pick to lead the Office to Combat Antisemitism in NYC sparked controversy on Thursday — drawing both criticism from those questioning the appointee’s suitability and strong endorsements from those welcoming the move. The mayor tapped Phylisa Wisdom to spearhead the city’s response to antisemitism, a scourge that has increased by nearly 182% last month compared to January 2025. While Wisdom led a progressive Jewish advocacy organization, her app
  
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• Simone Development Companies signs lease with Bronx Chamber of Commerce for office space at Hutchinson Metro Center

  05-02-2026 18:49 via bxtimes.com
  
  A new long-term lease has been signed by Simone Development Companies with the Bronx Chamber of Commerce for 1,841 square feet of office space at the Hutchinson Metro Center, located at 1200 Waters Pl.While the Bronx Chamber of Commerce already has an operating space within the building, this relocation will nearly double its footprint. Both Simone Development Companies and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce were represented by in-house leasing and legal teams during negotiations.“Simone Develo
  
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• Schumer and Gillibrand secure over $22 million in federal funding for the Bronx

  05-02-2026 18:29 via bxtimes.com
  
  U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced more than $22 million in federal funding for Bronx projects as part of the fiscal year 2026 spending package signed into law on Tuesday. The funding was secured through congressionally directed spending, which allows lawmakers to request federal dollars to finance community projects. The approved funding, totaling $22,371,000, will support a wide range of investments across the borough, including food distribution, affordable hous
  
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• 6 Calm and Unique NYC Airports Sensory-Friendly Spots for Kids & Families

  05-02-2026 17:44 via newyorkfamily.com
  [caption id="attachment_420365" align="alignnone" width="1732"] Getty Images[/caption]Sensory-friendly spots at NYC airports: Where kids with sensory needs can feel calm, safe, and supported, letting families travel at ease. At a Glance:  Plan ahead with TSA Cares. For all NYC airports and nearby areas, you can request assistance a few days before your travel day for smoother security screening—especially helpful for sensory-sensitive kids.  If you don’t
  
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• Op-ed | The Speaker’s Corner: A new chapter for New York City

  05-02-2026 13:00 via amny.com
  In my first month as City Council speaker,  I’ve had more conversations than I can count: on sidewalks, in small businesses, at community events, and yes, on the subway. And no matter what borough I’m in or who I’m talking to, the questions tend to sound quite similar.How do we make New York affordable again? How do we get a city government that actually works? How do we keep jobs and opportunity here? What is the role of the City Council?Those are the right questions. And
  
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