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• Mother of Dylan Contreras attends State of the Union as guest of Senator Chuck Schumer

  25-02-2026 23:54 via bxtimes.com
  
  A Bronx mother whose 21-year-old son has spent nearly nine months in ICE detention was U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer’s guest at the Feb. 24 State of the Union address by President Donald Trump.Raiza Contreras’s son, Venezuelan-born Dylan Lopez Contreras, was the first NYC public school student to be detained in Trump’s immigration crackdown. According to attorneys, Dylan came to the United States legally, applied for asylum, followed all applicable laws, had no criminal record, an
  
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• Opinion | The Bronx needs action on crime, housing and safety

  25-02-2026 22:54 via bxtimes.com
  
  Those of us who work and worship in the Bronx realize that two seemingly contradictory things can be true when it comes to public safety.On the one hand, we realize that the borough is significantly safer than it once was. At the same time, we represent communities that suffer more than most from the crimes that do occur including one third of shooting victims last year were in The Bronx.Our immigrant families, people in service jobs, or young students confront the
  
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• NYC Parks Department agrees to make Van Cortlandt House Museum accessible in settlement

  25-02-2026 22:53 via amny.com
  The New York City Parks Department agreed to make the oldest standing building in the Bronx Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant in a settlement the federal government announced Tuesday.The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, launched a lawsuit last year alleging that the Van Cortlandt House Museum, a historic 1748 Bronx residence that hosted George Washington and was turned into a public museum, was not readily accessible to individuals with disabilities.The s
  
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• The Bronx’s only blood donation center opens in Throggs Neck

  25-02-2026 21:57 via bxtimes.com
  
  After years of advocacy from community members and elected officials, the borough’s only blood donation center opened in Throggs Neck on Feb. 25.The Bronx location of New York Blood Center (NYBC), located in the Throggs Neck Shopping Center at 815 Hutchinson River Parkway, has plenty of parking and a brand-new facility that can serve 13 donors at a time, with each donation saving up to three lives.While a diverse blood supply is always necessary, the new center, which joins 20 other NYBC l
  
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• Housing lottery closing soon for 19 units at Grant TPT Apartments in Morrisania, rent starts at $1,477

  25-02-2026 21:22 via bxtimes.com
  
  Sign up for our weekly email newsletter to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.An affordable housing lottery will be coming to an end in just over a week for 19 units in three buildings at Grant PFT Apartments, located at 1113 Grant Ave., 1211 Washington Ave. and 1033 Cauldwell Ave. in Morrisania.The three buildings have 100 combined housing units, with 81 being at market rate. All 19 of those set aside for the housing lottery are intended for those earning 60
  
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• Bronx resident selected to receive prestigious scholarship for occupational/physical therapy program

  25-02-2026 21:01 via bxtimes.com
  
  Bronx resident and Touro University Doctor of Physical Therapy (PT) student Aliyah Goodwin was selected for the Jose P. Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy (OT/PT) Scholarship Program, which is only awarded to a select group of students each year.The scholarship, offered by the New York City Department of Education, provides financial assistance to students in their third, fourth or graduate years of occupational or physical therapy programs. Goodwin and the other recipients will get free
  
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• Devil Dog USA launches legislative effort aimed at providing assistance to veterans

  25-02-2026 20:25 via bxtimes.com
  
  Devil Dog USA Incorporated, which works to help reintegrate veterans back into their communities, announced the launch of the Corporal Yegor Zubarev Veterans Housing, Citizenship and Mental Health Access Bill, a legislative effort meant to assist veterans in a variety of ways.The Corporal Yegor Zubarev Veterans Bill is designed to eliminate housing discrimination against student veterans, expedite the naturalization process for honorably discharged non-citizen veterans and streamline mental heal
  
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• Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield hold event focused on heart health

  25-02-2026 20:14 via bxtimes.com
  
  Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York Medicaid Marketing Regional Vice President Victor Bell III took part in a conversation focused on improving the health and well-being of Bronx residents on Friday, Feb. 20, at Anthem's Community Service Center, located at 2411 Grand Concourse in Fordham.[caption id="attachment_140743" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Anthem's Community Service Center at 2411 Grand Concourse in Fordham. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]The e
  
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• Bike New York brings permanent fleet to JHS 118, expanding youth cycling access in the Bronx

  25-02-2026 20:04 via bxtimes.com
  
  At William W. Niles Junior High School 118 in the Bronx, wrenches clicked and wheels spun as volunteers worked side by side to assemble a brand-new fleet of bicycles — marking the school’s official entry into a small but growing group of campuses with permanent bike fleets.The build was led by Bike New York as part of its Get Kids Biking program, an initiative designed to teach students traffic and bike safety skills, help them learn to ride for the first time and reverse the de
  
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• Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres

  25-02-2026 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 Representative Ritchie Torres. Representative Torres serves the 15th Congressional District in the Bronx.What are your top legislative priorities for 2026?
  My focus is on the issues that matter most to Bronx families: affordability, housing, health care, and economic opportunity. I’m work
  
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• Opinion | Are you loan ready?

  25-02-2026 15:34 via bxtimes.com
  
  For many business owners, the word “loan” is intimidating and overwhelming. The word alone conjures up images of endless paperwork, stress and rejection. However, access to capital is far more than paperwork and interest rates.The Bronx Economic Development Corporation wants to ensure that our small businesses are ready to take out a loan long before it is necessary. Loan preparedness is year-round work and we want to ensure our businesses are ready at all times.What does it mean to
  
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