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• Report from Lander suggests NYC’s migrant shelter stay limit enforced in ‘haphazard’ fashion, ‘disregarded humanity’

  09-05-2024 22:20 via amny.com
  
  City Comptroller Brad Lander on Thursday excoriated Mayor Eric Adams’ 60-day shelter stay limit for migrants in a new report finding the policy has been implemented in a “haphazard and arbitrary” fashion, without proper guidelines or staffing.
  Lander, during a May 9 news conference outside the Row Hotel migrant shelter, said that the policy did not live up to its own goals.
  “This is not a policy designed or implemented to help families achieve stable housing and self-suff
  
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• Cheering on CUNY’s class of ’24 for perseverance, talent & grit

  23-05-2024 20:29 via bxtimes.com
  
  CUNY’s impact on New York is never more visible than during commencement season, when we celebrate the achievements of some 50,000 students who earn degrees at our 25 campuses each year. Behind each one of those graduates is a story of aspiration and perseverance, and together they tell the interconnected story of CUNY and New York.
  This year’s graduates, like generations before them, embody CUNY’s promise of opportunity for all. They have overcome barriers to complete their de
  
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• Sixth man up? Why the Yankees could go with larger starting rotation as Gerrit Cole return nears

  23-05-2024 19:45 via amny.com
  
  The Yankees‘ rotation has been getting the job done on the mound, but with Gerrit Cole’s return looming, what does the future hold?
  Going into Thursday’s matinee game, the Yankees’ starting five average a 2.92 ERA, holding batters to a combined 0.214 batting average in over 280 innings pitched. May has been particularly clean for the Yankees starting rotation, where everyone (except) Carlos Rodon has a sub-2.50 ERA (4.43 in May after letting up seven runs to Baltimore).&n
  
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• Memorial Day weekend: Here’s a rundown of subway service changes to expect, and how to get to the beach

  23-05-2024 19:00 via amny.com
  
  Memorial Day weekend means not only the unofficial start of summer, but also a litany of subway service changes that will impact how you get around town.
  The MTA is taking advantage of the three-day weekend to expand track, switch and structural work on numerous subway lines — leading to rerouted trains and other disruptions. On Memorial Day Monday, May 27, the subways and Staten Island Railway will also operate on a Sunday schedule, so expect fewer trains throughout the system.
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• Summer fun 2024: Check out these free outdoor movies in the Bronx

  23-05-2024 18:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Now that the borough is unfortunately down to just one movie theater, why not take in an outdoor flick in the Bronx this summer? The time is right to enjoy the natural beauty of the greenest borough. 
  Below is a list of movies that families can enjoy for free this season. If we missed any from a park or other venue near you, let us know!
  Randall’s Island at fields 62/63 (7 p.m. start time):
  June 30: “Migration”
  July 13: “Barbie”
  Aug. 9: “Elemental”
  
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• ‘Trump isn’t welcome in the Bronx’: Counter demonstrations take shape the day of former president’s South Bronx campaign event

  23-05-2024 17:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres started Thursday morning off with a press conference to warn his constituents about the dangers of former president Donald Trump — ahead of the embattled current Republican presidential hopeful’s rally in the South Bronx this evening. 
  Torres, who represents the South Bronx in New York’s Congressional District 15, said in a statement before his May 23 press conference that Trump is an “enemy” of his constituents. 
  “The South
  
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• Bronx playground renamed after late community advocate

  23-05-2024 15:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  A Bronx playground now bears the name of a community and cultural activist who successfully fought to keep Playground 52 and Latin Jazz alive in the South Bronx.
  Playground 52 was renamed “Al Quiñones Playground” at a May 18 ceremony hosted by Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr., the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, Acacia Network and community leader Freddy Perez Jr.
  Quiñones was born along Avenue St. John, steps away from the park that would become h
  
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• Last call: Gun Hill Brewery shutters its doors in the Bronx

  23-05-2024 14:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Gun Hill Brewery has been an institution in the Bronx for a decade. People fell in love with the atmosphere — and beer — and the brewery was a place where strangers became friends. On May 18, it served its last drink.
  Located at 3207 Laconia Ave., the brewery was the brainchild of owners Kieran Farrel and Dave Lopez. The brewery, which also has a taproom, has become a destination for New Yorkers and tourists, Farrel told the Bronx Times.
  Gun Hill Brewery served its last drink on May
  
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• Bronx lawmakers plan responses ahead of Thursday’s Trump rally at Crotona Park

  22-05-2024 22:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Donald Trump, the former president, will hold a campaign rally Thursday at Crotona Park — and some local elected officials are making it clear he will not be welcomed. 
  Trump — who will soon hear closing arguments in the trial against him in Manhattan on charges of falsifying business records — will likely hear both cheers and jeers from thousands of Bronxites anticipated to be in attendance. The rally permit was approved for 3,500 attendees, according to the Parks Departm
  
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• Pair of Council Committees approve tweaks to ‘City of Yes’ zoning changes for businesses

  22-05-2024 21:45 via amny.com
  
  Two City Council committees on Wednesday approved changes to much of the “City of Yes” citywide zoning text amendment meant to boost small businesses in the five boroughs.
  The council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved changes to 14 of the 18 zoning proposals that make up Mayor Eric Adams’ “City of Yes: Zoning for Economic Opportunity” (ZEO). Those alterations include nixing a proposal to permit new corner stores in resi
  
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• NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi celebrates National Nurses Week

  22-05-2024 20:15 via bxtimes.com
  
  Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Councilmembers Amanda Farias and Kristy Marmorato, and Assembly Member Karines Reyes, R.N., visited ceremonies at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi on Friday, May 10, during National Nurses Week to celebrate the nursing heroes at the facility.
  Nurses at Jacobi, and throughout the country, were celebrated for going above and beyond what is required to care for their patients. Jacobi hosted a number of events throughout the week to celebrate the nursing professi
  
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• The Biggest Memorial Day Sale Everrrrrrrrrr!

  22-05-2024 20:00 via amny.com
  
  In my household, every Memorial Day we display pictures of relatives who have died while serving in the military. It’s a somber time that conflicts with the “other” Memorial Day — the start of summer, spending time with family and friends, and massive discounts on all sorts of items, from appliances, furniture, you name it. 
  A few things I keep in mind: Finding the Best Memorial Day Sales:
  Start shopping early.Many businesses start their Memorial Day sales early
  
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• Bronx man shot dead over dispute on where he parked his bicycle: cops

  22-05-2024 19:50 via amny.com
  
  Police say a Bronx man was shot dead over the weekend by a gunman who didn’t like where he left his bicycle, law enforcement sources said Tuesday.
  Joseph Johnson, 29, apparently left his bike in the middle of the street in a residential neighborhood located on 4030 Ely Ave. just before 11 p.m. on May 19 when the unknown gunman man became irritated with Johnson. 
  “Witnesses tell us that prior to shots being fired, there was a verbal dispute between two groups of males,” NYP
  
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• Preserving Tradition, Embracing Innovation: A Journey through Katz’s Delicatessen

  22-05-2024 18:38 via podcasts.schnepsmedia.com
  In this episode of Schneps Connects, we delve into the captivating history and enduring legacy of Katz’s Delicatessen, a cherished institution in New York City since 1888. Jake Dell, the fifth-generation custodian of Katz’s, joins us to recount the deli’s evolution amidst the ever-changing landscape of NYC. From its iconic “Send a Salami to Your Boy in the Army” campaign to the traditional ticket system, Jake shares insights into the family business and invaluable l
  
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• What’s Happening | Bronx fashion week, open runs, trivia and more

  22-05-2024 18:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  NYBG Wonderland: Curious Nature Image Gallery
  From May 18 through October 17
  The New York Botanical Gardens
  Admission: $35 for adults
  Step into Wonderland! This one-of-a-kind botanical experience is open to all ages. Embark on an immersive, Garden-wide journey through settings, sights, and scenes inspired by “Alice in Wonderland” and its sequel “Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There.” Organized by curator and scholar Jennifer R. Gross in collaboration with
  
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• PHOTOS | Woodlawn Cemetery Memorial Day flagging

  22-05-2024 17:00 via bxtimes.com
  
   
  A Community Board 7 member walks the grass of Woodlawn Cemetery in northern Bronx holding an American flag on May 20, 2024. Photo courtesy Max Blease
  An American flag honoring a veteran stands in a sea of gifts for much loved family members on May 20, 2024. Photo courtesy Max Blease
  Small boxed and rolled American flags lay on the back of a golf cart waiting to be planted by volunteers on May 20, 2024. Photo courtesy Max Blease
  Woodlawn serves as both a cemetery and a arboretum
  
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• Bronx cops searching for creep who repeatedly raped a 12-year-old girl

  22-05-2024 16:10 via amny.com
  
  Police are searching for a suspect who repeatedly raped a 12-year-old girl in the Bronx last year. 
  According to law enforcement sources, 30-year-old Thomas Barnaby engaged in forced sexual intercourse with the young girl multiple times between Dec. 19 and Dec. 23, 2023, inside a home near East 165th Street and River Avenue in the Concourse section of the Bronx. 
  Preliminary reports were not yet able to confirm whether Barnaby and the victim were related in any way. So far, no arrests
  
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• Mott Haven sees highest rental inventory increase among NYC neighborhoods: report

  22-05-2024 16:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Mott Haven saw a sharp 85.2% rental inventory increase from a year ago, the highest increase of any New York City neighborhood, according to StreetEasy, an online real estate platform that allows for users to buy, sell and rent homes across New York City.StreetEasy’s April market report shows that Mott Haven had 387 rentals on the market in April. In comparison to the entire borough, there were 921 rentals on the market in April, an increase of 2.1% from a year ago. 
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• Bronx Summer Jam to return in June with two stages of local musicians

  22-05-2024 13:00 via amny.com
  
  Mark your calendars, Bronx Summer Jam is returning with a lineup of local musicians that fully embody The Bronx.
  On June 30, the Bronx-based production brand Siren & Kings will host the third annual Bronx Summer Jam at Bronx Park East. In 2019, Sounds & Sirens and The Fox & King, both Bronx-based companies, teamed up to combine their media forces, and in 2022 the group created this festival to help jump-start live music in the Bronx community in a judgment-free and cultural space.
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• Four firefighters injured in three-alarm Wakefield fire: FDNY

  21-05-2024 22:45 via bxtimes.com
  
  Four firefighters suffered minor injuries while responding to a three-alarm blaze in the Bronx just after 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, according to the FDNY.
  When FDNY personnel arrived at 981 East 233rd St. in Wakefield, they found heavy smoke and fire that seemed to be concentrated at a plumbing supply store within a row of one-story commercial buildings, although the origins of the fire are under investigation. 
  Photo Lloyd Mitchell
  The fire quickly spread to other nearby commercial busine
  
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• Wonderland: Curious Nature Exhibit at New York Botanical Garden

  21-05-2024 20:31 via westchesterfamily.com
  A 12-foot-tall White Rabbit at the Leon Levy Visitor Center, Mosaïcultures Internationales de Montréal, Steel frame, geraniums, sedum; Photo by Marlon Co, courtesy of NYBG
  Wonderland: Curious Nature Exhibit at New York Botanical Garden
  Fall down the rabbit hole and embark on a unique journey this summer at the New York Botanical Garden(NYBG). Immerse yourself in a land of wonder with NYBG’s latest enchanting exhibition, Wonderland: Curious Nature. This one-o
  
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• Montefiore leaders earn top distinctions

  21-05-2024 17:47 via bxtimes.com
  
  Montefiore’s Staff and Alumni Association on May 4 presented awards to 10 outstanding house officers and four physician assistants who have brought honor and distinction to Montefiore through their commitment to excellence and service. 
  Dr. Yaron Tomer, the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Chief Academic Officer, Montefiore Medicine, was also recognized for his compassionate, science-driven care, being a leader with outstanding character, an
  
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• Yankees’ Marcus Stroman and Alex Verdugo continue to shine as keys to season success

  21-05-2024 16:45 via amny.com
  
  While the 2023 Yankees offseason may be remembered for the acquisition of Juan Soto, it turns out that two other pickups — Marcus Stroman and Alex Verdugo — have also played important roles in the team’s success thus far in 2024. 
  Evidence of that was on display Monday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners. Stroman pitched a season-high 7.1 innings before giving up a run, giving the Yankees several 1-2-3 innings before relief was called in.  
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• MLB Power Rankings 8.0 (Week of May 19): Phillies stay on top, Yankees make big move, Mets in limbo

  21-05-2024 16:30 via amny.com
  
  Our eighth MLB Power Rankings of the 2024 season sees the Yankees nipping at the Philadelphia Phillies’ heels for the top spot after an undefeated week powered by AL Player of the Week Aaron Judge.
  But there is no joy in Metsville, as the Amazin’s sputter along following a frustrating week that saw their closer have one-too-many meltdowns.
  Let’s get to it! 
  2024 MLB Power Rankings 8.0Philadelphia Phillies (Previous #1): It’s always sunny in Philadelphia these days. G
  
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• Tiffany Gomez named winner of BX-Factor $10k competition

  21-05-2024 15:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Tiffany Gomez, founder and lead designer of the Gomez Design Studio, is the first-place winner of The Bronx Economic Development Corporation’s inaugural “BX-Factor: $10K Small Business Challenge,” the corporation announced in a Monday press release. Gomez Design Studio was one of five businesses selected as a finalist from more than 100 applicants to present their business ideas to a panel of judges at Yankee Stadium on May 16.
  Gomez Design Studio is a company that collects, so
  
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• Summer fun 2024: Check out these free activities in the Bronx

  21-05-2024 14:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Summer fun in the Bronx doesn’t have to come at a price. Whether you’re a family looking for a weekend activity with the kids or need something fun to do with your community, there is an abundance of exciting activities offered throughout the borough this summer.Here are some budget-friendly events found to check out this summer.
  Saturdays on the Sound
  Join The Bronx is Blooming on Saturdays at Soundview Park for fun with friends and environmental revitalization. The Bronx-based nonp
  
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• Op-Ed | Spring jobs spring will lead to a summer of opportunity

  21-05-2024 14:00 via amny.com
  
  New York City is in the middle of an economic boom, breaking record after record when it comes to creating jobs and opportunity. Just last week, we celebrated another record high for private-sector jobs in our city, with unemployment falling to 4.8 percent. There is also good news on the equity front, with Black unemployment at its lowest point in half a decade, having decreased by 26 percent since the start of 2022.
  There is no question: our economy is strong. But we are committed to build
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: AOC rallies supporters in the South Bronx ahead of June primary

  20-05-2024 22:45 via bxtimes.com
  
  U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), one of the world’s most prominent political figures who was born to a Parkchester family, rallied at least 100 supporters and volunteers on Sunday, May 19, at the Bronx Brewery’s location on East 136th Street. The Bronx Times was given exclusive access to the event and spoke with AOC following the rally.
  The group gathered ahead of a neighborhood door-knocking mission to prepare voters for the June 15 primary election, in which Ocasio-Cortez
  
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• Yankees’ Aaron Judge mashes his way to AL Player of the Week honors

  20-05-2024 22:11 via amny.com
  
  Yankees slugger Aaron Judge earned American League Player of the Week honors Monday for mashing three home runs and helping to drive the Bronx Bombers to a seven-game winning streak.
  In six Yankees wins against the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox during the week of May 13-19, Judge launched three home runs and five doubles, drove in five runs and scored seven runs. He also drew seven walks at the plate while getting 10 hits in 20 at-bats, good for a .500 batting average.
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• PHOTOS | Bronx Week Parade

  20-05-2024 20:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  Dancers on Mosholu Parkway during the annual Bronx Week parade on Sunday, May 19, 2024.Photo Paul Frangipane
  Bronx Community Board 7 on Mosholu Parkway during the annual Bronx Week parade on Sunday, May 19, 2024.Photo Paul Frangipane
  Spectators the Bronx Week parade on Mosholu Parkway on Sunday, May 19, 2024.Photo Paul Frangipane
  Dancers on Mosholu Parkway during the annual Bronx Week parade on Sunday, May 19, 2024.Photo Paul Frangipane
  Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson attends the annual B
  
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