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• Third Avenue BID adds security cameras, solar lighting to improve safety in the South Bronx

  02-10-2026 21:28 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Third Avenue Business Improvement District installed new security cameras, solar-powered lighting as the BID works to improve public safety and quality of life around the commercial corridor.The BID announced their plan Oct. 1 near Roberto Clemente Plaza, outlining investments informed by a recent Commercial District Needs Assessment conducted through a grant from the city’s Department of Small Business Services (SBS).The initiative includes 18 security cameras across 10 locations, fun
  
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• Cornell 7 case: Hochul backs closing NY consent-law gap as AG James takes over rape investigation

  02-10-2026 17:30 via amny.com
  
  Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday called for changing New York’s sexual assault laws to address cases in which a person becomes too intoxicated to consent after voluntarily using drugs or alcohol, as Attorney General Letitia James formally took over the criminal investigation into an alleged 2024 sexual assault at Cornell University.Hochul said the "Cornell 7" case had exposed what she described as a gap in state law and pledged to work with lawmakers on legislation addressing voluntary intoxica
  
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• Gov. Kathy Hochul visits Bronx seniors to promote Energy Affordability Program expanded to 2.5 million households

  02-10-2026 17:15 via bxtimes.com
  
  With energy bills at an all-time high across the nation, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 2.5 million more New York households are now eligible to receive discounts on their utility bills.Hochul, alongside elected officials, visited BronxWorks on Oct. 1 to encourage older seniors to enroll in the state’s Energy Affordability Program.“Today we’re here to talk about how they can reduce their energy costs,” Hochul said. “I worked hard so they can expand the eligibi
  
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• Housing lottery launched for 11 units in Fordham, rent starts at $1,025

  02-10-2026 16:54 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 recently started an affordable housing lottery for 11 total units in Fordham.The building has 45 total housing units, with 34 at market rate. Two of the units set aside in the housing lottery are intended for those earning 40% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $67,840. Another three units are for those earning 60% of the area median income and with a
  
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• Construction ongoing in Melrose on two affordable housing developments and a charter school

  02-10-2026 15:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  Construction is progressing on two upcoming affordable housing buildings and an Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industries (AECI) charter school in Melrose.The two residential buildings, located at 409 E. 158th St. and 450 E. 158th St., will be part of the Melrose Supportive Housing development. These two buildings, which were designed by Aufgang Architects, will combine to have 129 affordable housing units and span 80,000 square feet. Of the 129 apartments, which range from studios t
  
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• Bronx man found stabbed to death in his kitchen: cops

  02-10-2026 14:26 via amny.com
  
  A Bronx man was found stabbed to death in his apartment on Thursday afternoon, and police are trying to piece together how and why he was killed.Law enforcement sources said Christopher Osbourne, 37, was found dead inside his residence at 2216 Adams Place in Belmont at 2:45 p.m. on Oct. 1.Officers from the 48th Precinct made the discovery after being called to the location to conduct a wellness check. Police sources said the victim's fiancée had contacted 911 to check on Osbourne after no
  
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