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• Chi Ossé and Justin Sanchez named co-chairs of the City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus

  09-02-2026 23:44 via gaycitynews.com
  Councilmembers Chi Ossé of Brooklyn and Justin Sanchez of the Bronx have been elected co-chairs of the City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus, the City Council announced on Feb. 6.The leadership change in the LGBTQIA+ Caucus comes just days after co-chair Erik Bottcher of Manhattan left the City Council to join the New York State Senate. The rest of the caucus includes former co-chairs Crystal Hudson of Brooklyn and Tiffany Cabán of Queens, along with Lynn Schulman of Queens and David Carr
  
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• National Pizza Day: Inside the rituals of Pugsley Pizza in the Bronx

  09-02-2026 23:08 via bxtimes.com
  
  National Pizza Day grants a unique opportunity to explore the distinctive traditions of Pugsley Pizza. As soon as customers enter Pugsley, they are greeted by the sound of the gong — one of the restaurant’s most symbolic elements.Salvatore Natale, the owner of Pugsley for more than 30 years, says the Pugsley experience is like “your associating something subconsciously that you really want in life with the sound of the gong.”“So when you think about the gong, you th
  
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• What’s happening | Galentine’s Day, nature shows and hikes, Black History Month and more

  09-02-2026 22:34 via bxtimes.com
  
  Galentine's 2026Friday, Feb. 13, 6-11:30 p.m.Selfcaresips, 3444 E. Tremont Ave.$28.52-135Join us for an unforgettable night of sips, vibes and self-care at Selfcaresips. In collab with so many other amazing women to provide you things from permanent jewelry and flash tattoos to mini massages, facials, drinks and prizes — this experience is designed to help you unwind, connect and celebrate YOU.For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/galentines-2026-tickets-1979910971012.  Fa
  
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• Column: East Bronx History Forum to discuss Astor Village and Pelham Parkway station at Feb. 18 meeting

  09-02-2026 22:33 via bxtimes.com
  
  This month’s History Forum meeting will take a closer look at the neighborhood just northwest of Pelham Parkway, historically known as Astor Village. The lecture will be led by the EBHF president, Rich Vitacco.If you missed the walking tour of this neighborhood in 2023, we will highlight some important destinations, including multiple educational institutions such as the New York Institute for Special Education, St. Catherine Academy and Columbus High School.The more well-known alumnae of
  
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• Bronx Brewery closes, at least for now, with Benito Bowl celebration

  09-02-2026 20:25 via bxtimes.com
  
  Super Bowl Sunday marked the end of an era for the Bronx Brewery’s Port Morris bar, which has served the community since 2013.Guests packed the tap room and event floor for the Feb. 8 ticketed Super Bowl event, which marked a major moment of Puerto Rican and Latino pride as Bad Bunny took to the stage for the much-anticipated halftime show. On the brewery’s event floor, a DJ and dancers kept the party mood going as the Seattle Seahawks took on and eventually defeated the New Eng
  
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• NURSES STRIKE: Tentative deals struck with Mount Sinai and Montefiore; nearly 11,000 nurses may soon be back to work

  09-02-2026 16:15 via amny.com
  The largest nurses' strike in NYC history moved two steps closer to ending Monday: Tentative agreements are now in place at Mount Sinai and Montefiore. Approximately 10,500 New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) members at Montefiore, Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside and West reached tentative agreements with their hospitals. The agreement includes a salary increase of more than 12% over the life of the new three-year contract to recruit and retain nurses. Other
  
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• Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

  09-02-2026 16:00 via politicsny.com
  Inside Government is a Q&A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY features United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Senator Gillibrand has served as one of New York’s U.S. senators since 2009. What are your top legislative priorities for 2026?
  My legislative priorities are about responding to the issues New Yorkers are facing every day. This year, among many focuses, I
  
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