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• Evictions spike at NYCHA properties under private partnership program, Comptroller’s audit finds

  19-12-2024 19:32 via qns.com
  
  Eviction rates at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) properties have surged under the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program, raising concerns about tenant protections, according to a new audit by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander.The PACT program, designed to address decades of underfunding and disrepair in public housing, transfers some management responsibilities to private and non-profit partners to secure funding for critical renovations. While the initiative aims to tack
  
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• Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company celebrates Lunar New Year at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture

  18-02-2026 01:05 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Nai-Ni Chen dance company held its annual dance show at the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, CUNY’s Hostos Community College’s performing arts center in the South Bronx, as part of the festivities celebrating Lunar New Year. The dance company was founded in 1988, in New Jersey, by Taiwanese immigrant dancer Nai-Ni Chen and her husband, Andrew N. Chiang. It is proudly women-led and features dancers from diverse backgrounds, which reflects on its mission to be &l
  
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• In New York City’s ‘real’ Little Italy, Arthur Avenue’s family-owned shops keep tradition alive

  17-02-2026 23:50 via bxtimes.com
  
  Arthur Avenue in the Bronx is often called New York City’s “real Little Italy,” a distinction from Manhattan’s Little Italy. Longtime business owners say this “comes from generations of Italian immigrant families who continue to live the American Dream.”Unlike Manhattan’s Little Italy, which has become a tourist commodity, the Bronx’s Little Italy remains defined by family-owned bakeries, butcher shops and sandwich counters with roots extending bac
  
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• Ritchie Torres hosts House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries at Black History Month celebration

  17-02-2026 20:29 via bxtimes.com
  
  In honor of Black History Month, Rep. Ritchie Torres hosted House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for a Feb. 15 fireside chat at the New York Botanical Garden, where a major topic of conversation was the Trump administration’s efforts to “erase” the contributions and culture of Black Americans throughout history. About 300 constituents packed the room for the rare opportunity to hear directly from Jeffries, a Brooklynite who may be on the brink of history. If the Democra
  
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• Healthfirst Brings Together Bronx Seniors for Valentine’s Celebration, Supporting Social Connection & Heart Health

  17-02-2026 19:03 via bxtimes.com
  
  With winter’s frigid temperatures and lingering snow keeping many older adults indoors, nearly  500 Bronx seniors came together in Co-Op City on February 11 for something more than a  Valentine’s celebration — they came for social connection that is vital to heart health. Social isolation affects 1 in 5 older New Yorkers and significantly raises the risk of heart attack  and stroke. During colder months, those risks can increase as older adults face mobility
  
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• Federal prosecutors charge 27 people in Bronx murders, sex trafficking cases

  17-02-2026 00:41 via bxtimes.com
  
  Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York have charged 27 people described as members and associates of a splinter faction of the Tren de Aragua gang in a superseding indictment including two Bronx homicides and other crimes.The 38-count superseding indictment names defendants whom prosecutors identified as members or affiliates of the Anti-Tren gang that emerged from Tren de Aragua, which federal authorities on Jan.20, 2025 designated a foreign terrorist organization.Prosecutors
  
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• ‘Total chaos’: Montefiore Moses emergency nurses prepare union charges alleging retaliation

  16-02-2026 23:54 via bxtimes.com
  
  New York State Nurses Association nurses in the Montefiore Moses emergency department who returned to work after the 28-day strike are once again at odds with hospital leadership, alleging an atmosphere of retaliation and unilaterally-imposed workflow changes that they say put themselves and patients at risk.The union is preparing to file charges against the hospital and, if necessary, complain to the state Department of Health about the new procedures, the Bronx Times has learned. In a Feb
  
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• The Bronx is bleeding: Gun violence surge in February leads cops to deploy additional resources ahead of reorganization

  16-02-2026 23:40 via amny.com
  Gun violence has exploded in the Bronx in February, leaving a number of people dead — and prompting the NYPD to deploy additional resources to the borough ahead of a major reorganization set to take place this spring.According to police sources, the Bronx has had an increase of nine shootings this month as of Feb. 15, compared to the same time last year. One of these shootings included the slaying of 16-year-old up-and-coming football star Christopher Redding. A 17-year-old gunman was cuff
  
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• Transit group skipped Mamdani Bronx event after he chose bus lanes over busway plan for Fordham Road

  16-02-2026 20:45 via amny.com
  A cadre of transit advocates gathered with Mayor Zohran Mamdani in the Bronx on Friday when he announced that he is resurrecting a project shelved by his predecessor, Eric Adams, to add bus lanes on Fordham Road.There was, however, one notable exception from Mamdani's announcement: Riders Alliance.The transit advocacy group, which has been leading the charge to build infrastructure that will move buses much faster along the vital cross-Bronx thoroughfare, opted out of the event, held on a statio
  
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• ‘Write poetry. Do what you love’: Young voices take center stage at 28th annual BronxWrites poetry slam finals

  16-02-2026 20:19 via bxtimes.com
  
  There were nerves, laughter and snaps of approval, as 20 young poets took the stage for the 28th annual BronxWrites poetry slam finals sponsored by DreamYard at the Bronx Music Hall last week.Hosted by Ellen Hagan, head of the poetry and theater departments at DreamYard, the elementary school students went up first, 10 in total, and all from P.S. 46.Saraliz Martinez wowed the crowd with her booming voice and in-your-face presence as she recited her poem, "The Place Inside My Peace." She touched
  
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• 60 Unique & Celestial Zodiac Baby Names Inspired by Astrology Signs 

  16-02-2026 19:08 via newyorkfamily.com
  [caption id="attachment_420820" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Getty Images[/caption]Astrology-inspired or zodiac baby names offer a meaningful way to connect personality, symbolism, and celestial influence.  At a Glance:  Zodiac-inspired baby names often come from each sign’s traits. These names were picked based on the sign symbols (ram, bull, twins, etc.); their ruling planet; associated mythology; constellations and celestial bodies; their element (f
  
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• What’s happening | fun activities for kids, jazz music, volunteering at a food pantry and more

  16-02-2026 19:04 via bxtimes.com
  
  Kids Week: Shelter BuildingFriday, Feb. 20, 1-2 p.m.Van Cortlandt Nature Center, 246th Street and BroadwayFreeEven when school's out, our parks are still the city's natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week during Mid-winter Recess. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Rangers will teach you different methods of shelter-building using natural materials.For more information, visit nycgovparks
  
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• Opinion | If we want to fight hunger, start where it’s worst

  16-02-2026 19:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  A free grocery pop-up in Manhattan’s West Village this week has drawn long lines and plenty of attention. Polymarket, the company behind the event, also pledged $1 million to Food Bank For New York City. Efforts to help families facing rising food costs are welcome. But the moment also highlights an important question: Are we directing resources where the need is greatest?In the Bronx, the answer matters. The borough has the highest food insecurity rate in New York City. According to recen
  
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• Bronx First launches with Metro Industrial Areas Foundation, identifies plan for 25,000 affordable homes

  16-02-2026 18:48 via bxtimes.com
  
  More than 1,800 Bronx residents, faith leaders and nonprofit organizers packed the Rose Hill Gymnasium at Fordham University on Feb. 5 to launch a new borough wide coalition aimed at building political power and tackling long-standing inequities.The coalition, Bronx First, is the newest affiliate of the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF), one of the nation’s oldest networks of interfaith and community-based organizations. It joins the Metro Industrial Areas Foundation — the group&rsqu
  
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• Caribbean startup redefines feminine care

  16-02-2026 17:00 via caribbeanlife.com
  Melesia Adderley never set out simply to sell feminine care products. What began as a personal search for relief from irritation caused by traditional menstrual products has grown into Women’s Haven, the first female Caribbean-owned organic feminine care line of its kind, now operating across 15 countries.Adderley, a native of the Cayman Islands, is the founder and president of Women’s Haven, a brand rooted in wellness, education, and regional empowerment. She said the name was chose
  
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• Bronx nightclub shooting sees two men wounded in latest gun violence to rock the borough

  14-02-2026 15:21 via amny.com
  Two men were shot and wounded at a Bronx nightclub early on Saturday morning, and police are looking to track down the suspect responsible for the latest episode of gun violence to rock the borough.Police said the shooting erupted at 1061 Home St., the site of the El Palenque nightclub, in Longwood just before 2 a.m. on Feb. 14.Officers from the 42nd Precinct responded to the location after receiving calls about gunfire. When they arrived, they located two victims: a 36-year-old man shot in the
  
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• Opinion | No place is home: What the Boogie Down loses when there’s no place left to boogie

  13-02-2026 22:58 via bxtimes.com
  
  When news of the Bronx Brewery’s closing flashed across my screen late Thursday night, I moved through the bitter stages of sudden loss I’ve come to recognize: denial, anger, bargaining and the quiet sadness that follows. The final one — acceptance — still eludes me.For many, the shuttering of BXB’s South Bronx taproom will register as another business headline: rising costs, shifting markets, the revolving door of New York City storefronts. Things open, things clos
  
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• Bronx Zoo’s ‘Name a Roach’ returns for Valentine’s Day

  13-02-2026 21:53 via bxtimes.com
  
  Stuck on what to get your favorite person for Valentines Day? Is your girlfriend tired of flowers and chocolates, your best friend sick of cards and candy? Maybe you’re just tired of the same old red-and-pink stereotypical routine. Well, skitter no farther—the Bronx Zoo has the solution for every gift giver looking to spice things up this year. Since 2011, the Bronx Zoo has offered a Valentine’s tradition that’s crunchier than any candy bar you might come across
  
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• Chopped Cheese undergoes ‘culinary explosion’ as NYC chefs reinvent the classic sandwich

  13-02-2026 21:21 via bxtimes.com
  
  The chopped cheese is undergoing a “culinary explosion,” whereby the classic New York sandwich is being reinvented by a new generation of New York chefs.That’s according to Kelvin Murphy, a self-proclaimed “bodega baby” whose grandfather, mother, and father worked in and owned bodegas in Queens. “When I was working at my dad's bodega, the chopped cheese wasn't a thing,”Murphy said. “I think I really started hearing about the chopped chees
  
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• MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor revives halted bus, bike lane projects across Bronx, Brooklyn

  13-02-2026 20:50 via amny.com
  Friday, Feb. 13, marks the 44th 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.Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Friday the restart of four bus and bike lane projects that had been halted under his predecessor.It’s part of Mamdani&rsq
  
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• Bronx Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s ‘Women of Distinction Luncheon’ keynote speaker announced

  13-02-2026 20:28 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Bronx Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced that Dr. Meisha Porter will serve as the keynote speaker and Faith Daniel the mistress of ceremonies at its 20th Anniversary Women of Distinction Luncheon, scheduled to take place on Friday, March 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Maestro's Caterers, located at 1703 Bronxdale Ave.The annual luncheon is a celebration of Women's History Month, with this year's theme being “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” I
  
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• Photos: Montefiore Moses campus celebrates National Wear Red Day

  13-02-2026 18:08 via bxtimes.com
  
  In celebration of National Wear Red Day, associates from the Montefiore Einstein Hospital Moses campus gathered to raise awareness about heart disease prevention and management on Friday, Feb. 6.The heart disease prevention and management awareness extended to diet and lifestyle modifications, as well as treatment options.[caption id="attachment_140176" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of Montefiore Einstein[/caption]This event kicked off the hospital's celebration of American Hear
  
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• NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx help immigrant children overcome speech and developmental delays

  13-02-2026 18:07 via bxtimes.com
  
  NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx Community Health Workers (CHW) Mariam Diakite and Desiree Martinez have helped provide two Bronx families with much-needed support for their young children who are dealing with speech and developmental delays.Support services offered by CHW include connecting patients and sending referrals to appropriate agencies, such as Early Intervention (EI), the Committee for Pre-School on Special Education (CPSE) and the Committee on Special Education (CSE).The fi
  
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• Grand Street Settlement opens Pelham Parkway childcare center

  13-02-2026 17:55 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Pelham Parkway Child and Family Center opened late last month at 2305 White Plains Rd., welcoming 67 children and 21 staff to the brand-new facility. Located on the ground floor of a new 50-unit apartment building, the center is operated by the nonprofit Grand Street Settlement, which is now providing services in the Bronx for the first time in its more than 100-year history. The center officially opened Jan. 29 with a guest performance by singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant, artist
  
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• Executed in the Bronx: Man shot dead in parked car in borough’s third deadly shooting this week

  13-02-2026 14:37 via amny.com
  A man was fatally shot while sitting inside a vehicle parked on a Bronx street on Friday morning — the borough's third deadly shooting this week.The shooting happened in front of an apartment building at 660 Thwaites Place near Boston Road in the Pelham Parkway neighborhood at about 12:20 a.m. on Feb. 13.Officers from the 49th Precinct responded to the scene and came upon the victim, a 26-year-old man, who was found in a vehicle with a gunshot wound to his chest.Sources familiar with the c
  
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• Bronx restaurants bring community and global flavors to New York City Restaurant Week

  12-02-2026 23:50 via bxtimes.com
  
  New York City Restaurant Week may be wrapping up, but the Bronx restaurants that participated are not slowing down.Only eight Bronx restaurants participated this time around — even less than Staten Island — but the borough’s lineup offered something for everyone. From plant-based dishes and Mexican-French fusion in Mott Haven to Puerto Rican-inspired dishes in Castle Hill, these restaurants highlight the culture of the Bronx.The Bronx Times visited three of the participating re
  
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• Fare evasion: MTA boss insists subway riders aren’t agency’s ‘guinea pigs’ in modern fare gate pilot

  12-02-2026 21:40 via amny.com
  MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber insisted on Thursday that New York City straphangers are not "guinea pigs" in the agency's testing of modern subway fare gates, amid reports that some riders have been injured while traversing the new barriers.Lieber, during an unrelated Feb. 12 press conference, fiercely defended the MTA's pilot program, which is currently assessing several different portals across 13 stations. The program is examining models from three different companies and will ultimately expa
  
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• Opinion | How Mayor Mamdani can make the Bronx the blueprint for NYC’s affordability revolution

  12-02-2026 20:07 via bxtimes.com
  
  Mayor Mamdani’s landslide win in The Bronx was powered by belief, not just in his promises about affordability, but in the collective hopes of a borough that has too often been sidelined. With nearly 30% of our neighbors living under the poverty line, trust is not given lightly here. Mamdani clearly earned it by tapping into aspirations and fears.Now in his first 100 days as Mayor, and with budgetary deliberations for the city on the horizon in the months ahead, Mamdani has committed his a
  
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• MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor taps former prosecutor who took down R. Kelly to lead Department of Investigation

  12-02-2026 19:15 via amny.com
  Thursday, Feb. 12, marks the 43rd 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.Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday nominated former federal prosecutor Nadia Shihata to lead the city’s Department of Investigation, tapping a veteran of p
  
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• Rep. Ritchie Torres secures Congressional Black Caucus PAC endorsement

  12-02-2026 19:01 via bxtimes.com
  
  Rep. Ritchie Torres has secured a key endorsement from the Congressional Black Caucus PAC as the crowded race for NY-15 heats up. “Ritchie Torres is a serious and effective legislator who shows up every day for his district,” said Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, who chairs the caucus, in a statement announcing the endorsement.
  “He has never forgotten where he came from, stayed grounded in his roots, stood shoulder to shoulder with his community, and been a tireless advocat
  
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