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• Bronx Community Board votes down Bally’s casino proposal after ejecting public from meeting

  21-03-2025 16:43 via bxtimes.com
  
  In a heated meeting on March 20, Bronx Community Board 10 overwhelmingly voted against a proposal to rezone part of Ferry Point Park for a Bally’s casino complex, rejecting the plan by a vote of 29 to 5.A standing-room-only crowd packed the ballroom at Villa Barone Manor, where tensions flared as Board Chair Joseph Russo called on residents to share their views. Russo, whose board represents the East Bronx neighborhood of Throggs Neck, repeatedly struggled to maintain order as public oppos
  
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• Bronx Summer Jam, the borough’s only free music festival, celebrates its fifth year

  25-06-2026 17:37 via bxtimes.com
  
  The fifth annual Bronx Summer Jam took place at Oscar Comras Memorial Mall at Bronx Park East on June 20. Presented by Sirens and Kings, Bronx Summer Jam serves as a free music festival that platforms local and regional artists, highlighting the power of community in the Bronx.Sirens and Kings is a moniker for the partnership between local entertainment organizations Sounds & Sirens and The Fox and King. "It's just amazing to see all these people come here, who have been coming here for
  
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• Rent board landlord rep quits hours before final vote, alleges rent freeze was predetermined

  25-06-2026 17:30 via amny.com
  
  A Rent Guidelines Board owner representative has resigned hours before Thursday night’s final rent vote, accusing the Mayor Zohran Mamdani-appointed majority of steering the board toward a predetermined rent freeze and ignoring its own evidence on rising building costs.Christina Smyth, an attorney who represented owners on the nine-member board, said in a June 25 statement posted to her LinkedIn account that she was resigning effective immediately because the process “is not administ
  
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• Fare evasion: MTA honcho says pilot of ‘European’ enforcement model still focused on select bus service

  25-06-2026 00:30 via amny.com
  
  A top MTA official said on Wednesday that the agency has shifted in its approach to piloting a new "European model" for enforcing against bus fare evasion — now testing devices to validate electronic payments mostly on select bus service (SBS) rather than local bus routes.The official, New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow, made the revelation during a news conference following this month's MTA board meeting.Crichlow's remarks came after his April announcement that the agency'
  
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• Fare evasion: MTA honcho says pilot of ‘European’ enforcement model now focused on express buses

  25-06-2026 00:30 via amny.com
  
  A top MTA official said on Wednesday that the agency has shifted in its approach to piloting a new "European model" for enforcing against bus fare evasion — now testing devices to validate electronic payments mostly on express rather than local bus routes.The official, New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow, made the revelation during a news conference following this month's MTA board meeting.Crichlow's remarks came after his April announcement that the agency's bus fare enforc
  
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• Bronx Times Opinion | Bronx tenants deserve a rent freeze

  25-06-2026 00:10 via bxtimes.com
  
  For Bronx tenants, the housing affordability crisis is not a headline, it is daily life. It’s the mother who has to decide whether to pay rent or buy groceries, it’s the senior citizen on a fixed income wondering whether they can stay in the apartment they have lived in for decades, it’s the essential worker who kept this city running through a pandemic who now fears being priced out of the neighborhood they helped sustain.The Rent Guidelines Board has a choice to make. It can
  
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• Hundreds gathered for the largest literary event in the Boogie Down, the Bronx Book Festival

  24-06-2026 23:52 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Bronx is Reading, a literacy program founded by writer Saraceia J. Fennell, hosted their annual Bronx Book Festival at Andrew Freedman Home. Hundreds of people lined up outside of the historical landmark early to gain admission to the festival which ended in the evening.Saraceia J. Fennell founded the Bronx Book Festival with the purpose of connecting Bronxites of all ages and backgrounds to reading, educational resources, and learning about and supporting Black and Brown authors.The li
  
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• Bronx entrepreneurs get boost from M&T Bank business grants program

  24-06-2026 19:07 via bxtimes.com
  
  Local entrepreneurs met at M&T Bank’s Mott Haven branch on June 16 to welcome a new cohort of Bronx grantees with small businesses that make a difference in their communities. The Neighborhood Business Grants initiative provides micro grants of up to $5,000 and ongoing support for small business owners throughout New York City. Since the program’s 2020 creation by the M&T Charitable Foundation and CitizensNYC, it has provided $1.69M in funding to 362 local businesses, an
  
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• ‘Tonight, the people of the Bronx have spoken’ Ritchie Torres celebrates re-election to NY-15

  24-06-2026 16:31 via bxtimes.com
  
  Bronx native and incumbent Ritchie Torres celebrated his fourth-consecutive congressional win Tuesday evening at Michaelangelo's Restaurant on Arthur Ave, following a divisive race between himself and opponents Michael Blake and Jose Vega.
  Torres was congratulated by a cheering crowd full of constituents, friends, family, and political peers.Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson introduced Torres, whom she previously worked with on the New York City Council. 
  "I've seen the work that Ritch
  
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• PRIMARY RESULTS: Darializa Avila Chevalier wins NY-13, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez re-elected to NY-14, Ritchie Torres re-elected to NY-15

  24-06-2026 06:20 via bxtimes.com
  
  In the Bronx, the closely watched congressional primaries of NY-13, NY-14 and NY-15 have been called for Darializa Avila Chevalier, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ritchie Torres.The race unfolded amid relatively modest voter participation across the Bronx. According to election officials, 44,965 voters cast ballots on Election Day as of 6 p.m. An additional 14,739 voters participated during the early voting period, while 4,199 valid and scanned mail-in ballots had been counted.Despite low turnout
  
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• Assemblyman Michael Benedetto secures re-election in District 82

  24-06-2026 04:46 via bxtimes.com
  
  Supporters at the Bronx Havana Room celebrated Tuesday night as incumbent Assemblyman Michael Benedetto secured another term representing New York's 82nd Assembly District.With polls closing at 9 p.m., unofficial election results showed Benedetto comfortably holding onto his seat, continuing a tenure that has made him one of the Bronx's longest-serving state legislators. As of 9:55 p.m., Benedetto had received 61.40% of the vote, according to unofficial results released by the New York City Boar
  
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• 2026 PRIMARIES: Nicholas Reyes challenges incumbent José Serrano for D-29 State Senate seat

  24-06-2026 00:57 via bxtimes.com
  
  Bronxites will decide in the 2026 primary election today which candidates will advance to the general election in November.While high-profile races to unseat representatives Adriano Espaillat and Ritchie Torres have dominated the news, Democratic candidates are popping up throughout the borough to challenge long-time incumbents in Albany, City Hall, and Washington. One of these races is for the District 29 State Senate seat, which covers parts of East Harlem, most of the South Bronx, Highbr
  
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• ‘Be yourself. Live in your truth’ Solera, the only gay nightclub in the Bronx, officially opens

  23-06-2026 21:18 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Boogie Down Bronx celebrated Pride on Saturday, kicking off with a parade on the Grand Concourse, followed by an all-day festival on Westchester Avenue near 149th Street, and an after party at the grand opening of the only gay nightclub in the Bronx. Solera officially opened its doors June 18, but celebrated its South Bronx debut on June 20, with bottle specials and scantily-clad staff wearing leather straps and dollar bills. Up a narrow staircase and on the second floor of 125 St. Ann&
  
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• LIVE UPDATES: Polls open across the Bronx for Primary Election 2026

  23-06-2026 15:57 via bxtimes.com
  
  Polls are officially open across the Bronx as voters head to the ballot box on Primary Election Day.New Yorkers headed to the polls Tuesday for the city's primary election, with voting taking place from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. State election law allows any voter who is in line by the time polls close to remain and cast their ballot.Because New York operates under a closed primary system, only voters enrolled in a political party may vote in that party's primary. Residents can verify their polling pl
  
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• ‘Don’t let anyone erase our history’ Bronx Borough President hosts Caribbean Heritage Month celebration

  23-06-2026 02:14 via bxtimes.com
  
  Flags representing nations across the Caribbean diaspora lined tables as community members of all ages gathered at Code Red Restaurant and Lounge on June 17 for Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson’s annual Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration.The program began with opening remarks from Bronx Supreme Court Justice Alison Tuitt, followed by a musical performance by Patrick “Johnny” Gomes, an Antiguan professional steel drummer and DJ 62. Local Senior Pastor T.C. Trambl
  
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• Former Bronx transit cop sentenced to over 7 years behind bars for serving as drug mule

  22-06-2026 23:00 via amny.com
  
  A disgraced former Bronx NYPD officer was sentenced on Monday to seven and a half years behind bars for taking bribes and serving as a drug mule.Andrew Nguyen of Harriman, NY, fessed up to charges of bribery and narcotics trafficking conspiracy back in January, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced.
  According to court documents, while working as a transit cop, Nguyen served as a drug mule for an unnamed drug dealer and transported the substances, includi
  
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• ‘The largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration in the Bronx’ Bronx Pride celebrates 28 years of acceptance

  22-06-2026 22:57 via bxtimes.com
  
  It’s Pride month and ahead of Manhattan's big parade on June 28th, which sees upwards of two million people each year, the outer boroughs conducted their own festivities. In the Bronx, Borough President Vanessa Gibson led the 28th official Pride parade along the Grand Concourse on Saturday along with cheering marchers.“In this climate where we're seeing a denigration of immigrants, of undocumented individuals, of the LGBT community, of people of color, of women. We're seeing the Supr
  
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• The Bronx Power List returns this August — and the room will show it

  22-06-2026 22:11 via bxtimes.com
  
  There is a certain kind of influence that doesn't announce itself. It builds quietly, year after year, in boardrooms and community centers, in classrooms and council chambers, in every corner of a borough that has never stopped evolving. The Bronx Power List exists to put a name to it.Presented by Schneps Media, publishers of the Bronx Times, AMNY Metro, Noticia NYC and Caribbean Life, the 2026 Bronx Power List arrives on August 13 at Villa Barone Manor, an evening that has become one of th
  
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• Mamdani moves to protect workers from extreme heat, but private-sector reach is unclear

  22-06-2026 20:45 via amny.com
  
  Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Monday directing city agencies to expand protections for workers exposed to extreme heat, an effort City Hall described as the first initiative of its kind in New York City history.The order calls for multilingual heat-safety guidance for outdoor and indoor workers, heat illness prevention plans for city employees and contractors, a review of construction-site safety rules and a Health Department review of heat-related workers’ compensation cl
  
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• What’s happening | Summer of Moomin, charity golf, comedy and more

  22-06-2026 18:23 via bxtimes.com
  
  Summer of MoominFriday, June 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd.$15-35The beloved inhabitants of Moominvalley arrive for Summer of Moomin, a celebration inviting audiences of all ages to step into the imaginative universe created by Finnish artist and author Tove Jansson. The Moomin takeover invites you to experience the Garden through the spirit of Moominvalley, evoking the joy and wonder of nature with a clue-based quest, hands-on nature crafts and a larger-than-li
  
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• As independent pharmacies vanish, Pilgrim Pharmacy marks 50 years serving The Bronx

  22-06-2026 14:12 via bxtimes.com
  
  Tucked beneath the Buhre Avenue station on the 6 train sits a store that feels like a step back in time.Pilgrim Pharmacy, identified by a nostalgic red neon "Drugs" sign, is a rarity in an era when a trip to the pharmacy often means locked merchandise, long lines and too few employees. Instead, the brightly lit store is filled with customers — many of them regulars — chatting with staff members who have spent years, and in some cases decades, working there.Inside, Pilgrim blends old-
  
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• Bronx police shooting: Driver shot by cops after allegedly striking officer with vehicle, sources say

  22-06-2026 01:43 via amny.com
  
  A wild incident in the Bronx on Sunday evening left a cop injured after being struck by a driver, who was subsequently shot and wounded by police, it was reported.According to sources familiar with the investigation, the police shooting unfolded just before 6 p.m. on June 21 outside a strip of storefronts at 380 Fordham Road, within the confines of the 46th Precinct.While details are still emerging, sources say that a cop was struck by the driver of a vehicle. When cops approached a parked car t
  
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• Where to watch the World Cup in the Bronx: Free watch parties, screenings and special events

  20-06-2026 00:51 via bxtimes.com
  
  Though there may be no official FIFA World Cup Games in New York City, multiple free watch parties for games are being hosted throughout the Bronx in the coming week! Read on for details including what to expect, times and locations.  Want to enjoy the game with your family? June 20, 4 p.m. - Ivory Coast vs Germany at Yop City Restaurant (2324 Arthur Ave.) June 25, 5 p.m. - Ivory Coast vs Curaçao at Yop City Restaurant (2324 Arthur Ave.)  This West African restaur
  
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• Espaillat, NY-13 challengers clash over Israel, affordability and immigration during BronxNet debate

  19-06-2026 22:17 via bxtimes.com
  
  U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat faced off in a one hour debate on June 15 against Darializa Avila Chevalier, Oscar Romero and Theo Chino-Tavarez for New York’s 13th Congressional District which covers the West Bronx and upper Manhattan.The debate was hosted by BronxNet on their program BronxTalk at Lehman College and was moderated by Gary Axelbank.Incumbent Espaillat engaged in a fierce debate with his biggest challenger in the polls, Avila Chevalier, an investigator at Neighborhood
  
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• Bronx Times Opinion | Protecting brain health: small steps can make a big difference

  19-06-2026 21:52 via bxtimes.com
  
  You have probably seen advertisements for supplements, apps or online games trying to sell you on the idea that these products can prevent your brain from aging.While this marketing is more about profit than protecting your health, the truth is, there really are proven steps we can take to support brain health as we age. While aging, genetics, and family history can't be changed, research suggests that addressing certain risk factors may help prevent or delay up to 
  
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• Jamie Towers secures $4 million in state funds for repairs after years of resident complaints

  19-06-2026 21:33 via bxtimes.com
  
  After years of hefty maintenance increases and management turnover, residents of Jamie Towers in Soundview/Castle Hill received some much-needed funding to support capital improvements and operations.Dozens of shareholders gathered June 18 to hear the good news from Shareholder Board President Maxine Breeden and Assembly Member Karines Reyes, who presented Jamie Towers with a $4 million check. In addition to the state funds, the board recently became aware of $1.7 million in tax credits fro
  
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• Rep. Ritchie Torres secures $3.15M to replace aging pipes at Concourse Village

  19-06-2026 21:21 via bxtimes.com
  
  U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres announced Friday that he has secured $3.15 million in federal funding to replace aging domestic water and waste pipes at Concourse Village, a major affordable housing development in the South Bronx. The investment will fund a massive overhaul of deteriorating water and sewer infrastructure throughout the development, which has experienced reocurring flooding, water damage and service disruptions caused by decades-old pipes.Since 2019, Torres has directed more than $
  
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• Two men shot dead in the Bronx, detectives search for killers: cops

  19-06-2026 14:24 via amny.com
  
  A manhunt is underway in the Bronx for the suspects who shot two men dead in an ambush on Thursday night, police reported.Law enforcement sources said the shooting happened in front of 1643 Westchester Ave., steps away from the Morrison Avenue 6 train station, in Soundview at about 10:10 p.m. on June 18.Officers from the 43rd Precinct rushed to the location after receiving a 911 call about the incident. When they arrived, they found both victims, a 53-year-old man and a 43-year-old man, shot mul
  
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• Council Member Justin Sanchez hosts Senegal-France World Cup watch party at Santa Yallah African Restaurant

  18-06-2026 23:27 via bxtimes.com
  
  Council Member Justin Sanchez hosted a watch party for the FIFA World Cup Senegal vs. France game on June 16 at Santa Yallah African Restaurant, in collaboration with Bridging Africa & Black America Inc. Santa Yallah was decorated with balloons and a flag in support of Nepal; one of 10 African countries competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The restaurant had two TV's on opposite walls playing a Spanish-language Peacock stream of the game. Though a select few attendees spoke in sup
  
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• Lottery, connections and fence-hopping: How Knicks fans got inside City Hall for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration

  18-06-2026 23:00 via amny.com
  
  More than 347,000 New Yorkers applied for lottery tickets to the Knicks’ City Hall championship ceremony. A lucky few got in that way. Others arrived by invitation, through connections — and, in some cases, over the fence.The ceremony, held after the Knicks’ first ticker-tape parade that brought more than 2 million people to Lower Manhattan on June 18, became one of the hardest tickets in town less than a week after the team defeated the San Antonio Spurs to win its first NBA c
  
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