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• Mayor Mamdani denounces Iran regime as ‘brutal,’ says no credible threats to NYC as security clearance review continues

  03-03-2026 23:00 via amny.com
  Mayor Zohran Mamdani may not be a fan of what he's called an "illegal war of aggression" on Iran — but on Tuesday, he stressed his criticism of the joint U.S./Israel air strikes should not be confused with a defense of the oppressive regime.Mamdani described Iran’s government as “brutal” and repressive while cautioning against U.S.-led regime change in the country. He also repeated there are currently no specific threats to NYC despite heightened global tensions and incre
  
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• Bronx Borough President addresses Fiscal Year 2027 preliminary budget concerns at community board meeting

  03-03-2026 21:56 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Bronx Borough President’s Office hosted a virtual meeting discussing the mayor’s Preliminary Budget for fiscal year 2027, which was released on Feb. 17.The meeting was held to give residents, nonprofits, community groups and educational institutions the opportunity to provide feedback on the mayor’s budget for the Bronx.Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson said that she is “very concerned” about the possibility of a property tax increase, outlined as one of tw
  
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• DOE employee cuffed for Bronx double shooting murder of a beloved father 

  03-03-2026 21:50 via amny.com
  A Department of Education (DOE) employee was arrested Tuesday for what police say was her role in a Bronx double shooting that left a beloved father dead.According to police sources, 26-year-old Naya Brown was arrested at her Bronx home on March 3 by the Regional Fugitive Task Force. She joins 37-year-old Pernell Warren, who was also cuffed last month in relation to the Jan. 25 homicide on murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon charges.
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• Iconic journalistic photos from around the world on display at Bronx Documentary Center

  03-03-2026 21:44 via bxtimes.com
  
  A new photo exhibition at the Bronx Documentary Center (BDC) showcases history-making moments of 2025 from around the world, captured by renowned photojournalists. Winning works from the 2025 World Press Photo Contest are on display now through March 15 at the BDC Annex at 364 East 151st Street, marking the show’s first appearance in New York City in more than a decade.  The 42 winners represent six world regions — Africa, Asia-Pacific and Oceania, Europe, North and Ce
  
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• MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Free childcare for two thousand two-year-olds coming to priority neighborhoods this fall

  03-03-2026 21:35 via amny.com
  Tuesday, March 3, marked the 62nd day of Zohran Mamdani’s term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office as we closely track his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city’s finances. Here’s a summary of what the mayor did today.Two thousand New York City toddlers will receive free full-day child care this fall under the first phase of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s 2K rollout
  
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• Man shot near Bronx apartment building in broad daylight: cops

  03-03-2026 17:55 via amny.com
  A man was shot and seriously wounded near a Bronx apartment building in broad daylight on Tuesday morning, police reported.The NYPD said the gunfire erupted just before 9:40 a.m. on March 3 in front of 2608 Creston Ave., across the street from St. James Park, in Fordham Heights.Officers from the 52nd Precinct responded to the scene and found the victim, a 35-year-old man, shot once in the torso. EMS rushed him to Bronx Care Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition for injuries not consi
  
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• Bronx subway slashing: Female suspect sought for attacking woman on the 4 line

  03-03-2026 17:25 via amny.com
  Transit detectives are looking for the suspect behind a slashing at a Bronx subway station last month amid a citywide uptick in crime underground.The NYPD released images Tuesday of the female perpetrator sought for the attack at the Burnside Avenue station on the 4 line at 8:15 a.m. on Feb. 3.Police reported that the suspect approached the victim, a 41-year-old woman, on the Manhattan-bound platform and engaged her in a verbal dispute. The reason for the argument was not disclosed.Things turned
  
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