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• Baez Place supportive housing project opens in Claremont, offering stability and support for Bronx residents

  11-03-2026 21:57 via bxtimes.com
  
  Dozens celebrated the official March 11 opening of Baez Place, an affordable and supportive housing development in the Claremont neighborhood that is offering stability to those who need it most. The $86 million project at 334 East 176th Street has 154 units, including 64 homes for households earning up to 80% AMI, 32 for seniors and 54 for formerly homeless people with mental health challenges. The project was developed by Blue Sky Bronx LLC in partnership with the nonprofit Community
  
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• Opinion | Too many disconnected youth: Let’s close the generational gap in the Bronx

  11-03-2026 21:38 via bxtimes.com
  
  What concerns me today is not that this generation is different. Every generation is different.What concerns me is that too many of our young people are disconnected from the adults meant to guide them and are increasingly disconnecting themselves from one another. No hello, no goodbye, no effective communication response, no head nods, just a blank stare.The New York Times called this introverted isolation the Gen Z stare. I once called it “Zombieism.” I now fearfully call this "Dis
  
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• Hochul doesn’t rule out another gas tax ‘holiday,’ but would prefer feds provide relief for soaring fuel prices

  11-03-2026 21:15 via amny.com
  Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday did not rule out giving New Yorkers another gas tax "holiday" as prices at the pump have soared in recent days due to the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran.She stressed, however, that she would much prefer President Trump's administration to suspend the federal gas tax instead.Hochul, during a March 11 question-and-answer event hosted by the news site Politico, was asked whether she would pause or reduce the state's gasoline tax, as she did for much of 2022, to give Ne
  
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• Housing lottery underway for 37 units at La Olazul in Mount Hope, rent starts at $1,274

  11-03-2026 20:58 via bxtimes.com
  
  Sign up for our weekly email newsletter to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.New York City has launched an affordable housing lottery for 37 units at the affordable and supportive housing development La Olazul, located at 1940 Jerome Ave. in Mount Hope.This 13-story development will have 115 total housing units. All 37 units set aside for the housing lottery are intended for those earning 60% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $97,200.Studi
  
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• South Bronx Adult Learning Center opens, expanding education access for adults

  11-03-2026 19:28 via bxtimes.com
  
  A new center in the South Bronx is helping adults achieve their educational goals, with the reminder that it’s never too late to finish what you started — or learn something new. The South Bronx Adult Learning Center officially opened March 2 at 890 Cauldwell Ave., on the first floor of a larger school building. It is part of District 79, the city’s alternative education system for people of all ages, with more than 360 locations throughout the five boroughs. Shanelle
  
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• Column: Remembering Alvin Singletary Jr.

  11-03-2026 18:42 via bxtimes.com
  
  Today, we honor the life, legacy, and service of Alvin Singletary Jr., lovingly known as “Rock.” Alvin was more than a soldier — he was a man of strength, skill and unshakable faith. His journey through life was marked by courage, resilience and a deep commitment to both his country and his Creator.[caption id="attachment_141320" align="alignnone" width="900"] Photo courtesy of Bishop Boyde Y. Singletary[/caption]Alvin proudly served in the United States Army Special Forces fro
  
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• Bronx Day in Albany returns, Gibson announces Bronx Week will proceed

  11-03-2026 14:49 via bxtimes.com
  
  Bronx Day in Albany kicked off Tuesday morning at the Albany Convention Center, bringing together policymakers, real estate leaders, business executives and other stakeholders to showcase the borough’s businesses and economic priorities.Held by the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, Bronx Day in Albany returned after a nearly decade-long hiatus. The event is meant to highlight Bronx businesses while connecting them with policymakers and exploring strategies to spur economic growth in the borough.T
  
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