<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[NY Bronx - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about NY Bronx with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:24:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Van Nest residents clash over a bill that would recognize Little Yemen as a cultural district]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Van Nest community clashed with their local community board Thursday over its support for a bill that would designate a four-block area of the neighborhood as a Yemeni cultural district.Bronx Community Board 11, which represents Allerton, Indian Village, Morris Park, Pelham Gardens, Pelham Parkway and Van Nest, was considering a letter of support for the designation when members of the Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance and other residents voiced their opposition.The proposed district]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/van-nest-residents-clash-over-a-bill-that-would-recognize-little-yemen-as-a-cultural-district/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/van-nest-residents-clash-over-a-bill-that-would-recognize-little-yemen-as-a-cultural-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal trouble: Disappearing messages in Mamdani influencer chat trigger ‘corrective action’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s administration said Friday it took corrective action after learning that disappearing messages had been enabled in a Signal chat used by City Hall to communicate with social media influencers, a setting the mayor&rsquo;s chief lawyer said staff should turn off when using the encrypted app.The acknowledgment comes amid growing scrutiny of the administration&rsquo;s use of Signal to communicate with a large network of content creators who receive City Hall talking poin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/signal-trouble-disappearing-messages-in-mamdani-influencer-chat-trigger-corrective-action/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/signal-trouble-disappearing-messages-in-mamdani-influencer-chat-trigger-corrective-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CUNY’s Lehman College just got a $1.15m investment in the arts to upgrade the Lovinger Theater]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and Council Member Eric Dinowitz presented a $1.15 million check to the Lovinger Theater at CUNY&rsquo;s Lehman College on Sept. 2.<br />
The upgrades will support the theater's production equipment, sound systems and technology that will ensure students, faculty and community members experience high-quality performances. Elected officials were joined by the Chancellor of The City University of New York F&eacute;lix V. Matos Rodr&iacute;guez, President of Lehman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/cunys-lehman-college-just-got-a-115m-investment-in-the-arts-to-upgrade-the-lovinger-theater/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/cunys-lehman-college-just-got-a-115m-investment-in-the-arts-to-upgrade-the-lovinger-theater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Princess Nokia, Ginuwine and more to perform at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts new season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is preparing for another year of music, dance and family entertainment, with a stacked lineup ranging from Bronx-born rapper Princess Nokia to R&amp;B star Ginuwine and salsa icon India.The center's 2026-2027 season will feature nearly 20 performances, including a hometown show from Bronx rapper Princess Nokia, concerts from Dominican music stars Milly Quezada and Miriam Cruz and R&amp;B singer Ginuwine, along with dance, children's programming and belov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/princess-nokia-ginuwine-and-more-to-perform-at-lehman-center-for-the-performing-arts-new-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/princess-nokia-ginuwine-and-more-to-perform-at-lehman-center-for-the-performing-arts-new-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery begins for 15 units in Crotona Park East, rent starts at $2,040]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.New York City has launched an affordable housing lottery for 15 units at 1718 Crotona Park E. in Crotona Park East.The new 9-story mixed-use building features 73 total housing units, with 58 at market rate. All 15 units set aside in the housing lottery are intended for those earning 80% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $135,680.Ten of the units in the housing lot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-begins-for-15-units-in-crotona-park-east-rent-starts-at-2040/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-begins-for-15-units-in-crotona-park-east-rent-starts-at-2040/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grammy-nominated Atlanta rapper Latto brings ‘Big Mama’ energy to Bronx classroom for ‘Celebrity Substitute’]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the help of one multi-platinum rapper, Bronx students overcame their anxieties, learned to freestyle and even starred in a music video filmed at their own school.&nbsp;Atlanta rapper Latto visited P.S. 369 Young Leaders Elementary school in Mott Haven to teach a class of elementary students the art of freestyle rap, as part of the &ldquo;Celebrity Substitute&rdquo; web-series, which sees various public figures share their talents with classrooms across New York City.&nbsp;In a conversation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/grammy-nominated-atlanta-rapper-latto-brings-big-mama-energy-to-bronx-classroom-for-celebrity-substitute/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/grammy-nominated-atlanta-rapper-latto-brings-big-mama-energy-to-bronx-classroom-for-celebrity-substitute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A week before classes start, NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels highlights priority to desegregate districts]]></title><description><![CDATA[As New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels gears up for the start of his first full academic year in charge of the city&rsquo;s sprawling school system of nearly 1 million students and over 1,500 schools, he took the opportunity to highlight what he sees as a top priority coming into the role: Desegregating the city&rsquo;s historically racially divided school districts.&nbsp;At a Wednesday breakfast hosted by New York Law School, Samuels told an audience of lawyers, professors, governmen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-week-before-classes-start-nyc-schools-chancellor-kamar-samuels-highlights-priority-to-desegregate-districts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-week-before-classes-start-nyc-schools-chancellor-kamar-samuels-highlights-priority-to-desegregate-districts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTA watchdog audit sparked by 2024 explosion finds transit agency had widespread substation maintenance failures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MTA Inspector General's office found "serious gaps" in the transit authority's maintenance and oversight of its substations in a new audit the agency watchdog released Thursday that was sparked by a 2024 explosion at one of the essential power conversion facilities.The audit found that MTA NYC Transit's Substations Group did not conduct 19% of required maintenance checks at the facilities during the year of the explosion. The incident occurred at the State Street substation and caused a powe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-watchdog-audit-sparked-by-2024-explosion-finds-transit-agency-had-widespread-substation-maintenance-failures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-watchdog-audit-sparked-by-2024-explosion-finds-transit-agency-had-widespread-substation-maintenance-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A million New Yorkers are buried on Hart Island. Now the city wants $130 million for its future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just a 10-minute ferry ride from City Island, Hart Island is home to the remains of more than one million New Yorkers. The 101-acre island in the Long Island Sound has served as the city's public cemetery for the unclaimed, unidentified and poor for more than 150 years.But after remaining largely inaccessible to the public for much of its history, the city is working to open Hart Island to more visitors &mdash; a plan that could cost roughly $130 million. As the NYC Parks department expands publ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-million-new-yorkers-are-buried-on-hart-island-now-the-city-wants-130-million-for-its-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-million-new-yorkers-are-buried-on-hart-island-now-the-city-wants-130-million-for-its-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Own a Piece of the Bronx: Williamsbridge Home Hits the Auction Block]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking to break into homeownership or add to your investment portfolio? A 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-family home in Williamsbridge is heading to auction &mdash; and bidding is easier than you might think.The 1,552-square-foot residence, built in 1945, sits on a 0.05-acre lot in one of the Bronx's up-and-coming neighborhoods. With multiple MTA bus and train lines nearby, plus grocery stores, schools, and parks within reach, it's ideal for families or investors eyeing strong rental income potenti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/own-a-piece-of-the-bronx-williamsbridge-home-hits-the-auction-block/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/own-a-piece-of-the-bronx-williamsbridge-home-hits-the-auction-block/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees legend Mariano Rivera debuts Mo’s Heat hot sauce at Bronx Terminal Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legendary New York Yankees closing pitcher and Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera made his NYC grocery store debut at the Bronx Terminal Market Food Bazaar on Aug. 27, introducing his new Habanero Hot sauce line Mo&rsquo;s Heat.Fans had the opportunity to meet and greet Rivera, get merchandise signed, take photos-ops, and purchase the Mo&rsquo;s Heat hot sauce line-up at Food Bazaar.&nbsp;Mo&rsquo;s Heat Habanero Hot Sauce combines authentic Panamanian flavors with hand-selected habanero peppers and a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/yankees-legend-mariano-rivera-debuts-mos-heat-hot-sauce-at-bronx-terminal-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/yankees-legend-mariano-rivera-debuts-mos-heat-hot-sauce-at-bronx-terminal-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx man convicted for hit-and-run collision that left Astoria father gravely injured during chaotic police chase: DA]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bronx man is facing more than a quarter century in prison after he was found guilty in connection with a hit-and-run collision that seriously injured an e-bike rider after recklessly leading police from the 114th Precinct on a chase through the streets of Astoria racing through dozens of red lights while demonstrating a depraved indifference to human life in the summer of 2024.<br />
Harold Vega, 48, of Jackson Avenue in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, was convicted by a jury on Aug. 28 of firs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-convicted-for-hit-and-run-collision-that-left-astoria-father-gravely-injured-during-chaotic-police-chase-da/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-convicted-for-hit-and-run-collision-that-left-astoria-father-gravely-injured-during-chaotic-police-chase-da/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Angela Merici Church begins $2M restoration effort to preserve 125 years of history]]></title><description><![CDATA[An upcoming restoration project expected to cost more than $2 million will begin next month to renovate a Bronx church and school with more than a century of history.The four-phase remodeling plan is set to commence in September to improve structural necessities as well as add various amenities at St. Angela Merici Church and the area of its now-closed parochial school.Located at 917 Morris Ave. in Morrisania, St. Angela Merici parishioners, alums, former teachers and local residents, have colla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/st-angela-merici-church-begins-2m-restoration-effort-to-preserve-125-years-of-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/st-angela-merici-church-begins-2m-restoration-effort-to-preserve-125-years-of-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9/11 25 Years Later: Honor the memory of Sept. 11, 2001 victims at these events across New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[We will never forget those who were lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and New York City continues to recognize them every year.<br />
As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we've rounded up some local memorial events that honor the victims and reflect on that day together.9/11 Day of Service at the Intrepid MuseumIntrepid Museum, Pier 86, W 46th St.Sept. 8-11New York Cares will be hosting an annual day of service aboard the Intrepid in honor of 9/11. Over the course of four day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/911-25-years-later-honor-the-memory-of-sept-11-2001-victims-at-these-events-across-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/911-25-years-later-honor-the-memory-of-sept-11-2001-victims-at-these-events-across-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CAMBA settlement brings new eviction protections to Bronx tenants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of Bronx supportive housing residents could benefit from new eviction-prevention measures required under a recent CAMBA settlement.Last month, the Legal Aid Society announced a settlement agreement which requires supporting house provider CAMBA, an acronym for the Church Avenue Merchants Block Association, to create new procedures designed to prevent the avoidable eviction of city tenants.The Aug. 17 settlement took place nearly a year after three Brooklyn residents with mental and phys]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/camba-settlement-brings-new-eviction-protections-to-bronx-tenants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/camba-settlement-brings-new-eviction-protections-to-bronx-tenants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subway, bus, and commuter rail riders should prepare for Labor Day weekend service tweaks: MTA]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Labor Day approaches, the MTA on Wednesday advised transit riders to prepare for service shakeups over the coming three-day weekend.&nbsp;For subway riders, the most notable change is that the system will run on a Sunday schedule on Labor Day itself &mdash; Monday, Sept. 7, the MTA said. There will also be other subway service adjustments throughout the weekend, so the transit agency is advising straphangers to check the MTA website, mta.info,&nbsp;before traveling on the rails.Buses will als]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/subway-bus-and-commuter-rail-riders-should-prepare-for-labor-day-weekend-service-tweaks-mta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/subway-bus-and-commuter-rail-riders-should-prepare-for-labor-day-weekend-service-tweaks-mta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Kathy Hochul joins Bronx elected officials for Co-op City back-to-school event]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Governor Kathy Hochul joined Bronx elected officials and families in Co-op City for a back to school event as the borough prepares for the start of a new school year.The gathering was held at the Bartow Lower Courtyard, where Hochul joined Congressman George Latimer, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Council Member Kevin Riley and Assembly Member Michael Benedetto to meet with residents and help distribute school supplies to local children.Hochul&rsquo;s appearance brought the governor to th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/governor-kathy-hochul-joins-bronx-elected-officials-for-co-op-city-back-to-school-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/governor-kathy-hochul-joins-bronx-elected-officials-for-co-op-city-back-to-school-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx boxing coach Carlos Ramirez honored with street co-naming in Castle Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Generations of boxers returned to Castle Hill on Aug. 22 to honor a coach whose influence extended far beyond the boxing ring, as the intersection of Castle Hill Avenue and Randall Avenue was co named &ldquo;Coach Carlos Ramirez Sr. Way.&rdquo;Council Member Amanda Far&iacute;as joined former fighters, coaches, students and members of the Bronxchester Boxing Club family for the unveiling honoring Ramirez, who spent nearly three decades coaching and mentoring young people in the community.Ramirez]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-boxing-coach-carlos-ramirez-honored-with-street-co-naming-in-castle-hill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-boxing-coach-carlos-ramirez-honored-with-street-co-naming-in-castle-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Community College celebrates 70 years with new ‘Bronx Renaissance 2031’ vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the choir echoed through the age-old Gould Memorial Library, Broncos&rsquo; signature green and gold adorn the auditorium as Broncos across generations returned to celebrate 70 years of Bronx Community College history.Bronx Community College (BCC) kicked off their 70th anniversary on Aug. 28 with the investiture of their seventh President, Dr. Larry D. Johnson, Jr., and launched a bold new vision for the college&rsquo;s future called the Bronx Renaissance 2031, designed to expand access to st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-community-college-celebrates-70-years-with-new-bronx-renaissance-2031-vision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-community-college-celebrates-70-years-with-new-bronx-renaissance-2031-vision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI gets a timeout: Mamdani puts one-year moratorium on generative AI for younger NYC students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday that the nation&rsquo;s largest public school system will impose a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative artificial intelligence (AI) from 2-K through eighth grade, while experimenting with a small group of vetted AI tools in high schools.&nbsp;The decision to keep the technology off-limits to most of the city's public school students came eight days before the first day of school on Sept. 10 &mdash; and after parents, teachers and elected offi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ai-gets-a-timeout-mamdani-puts-one-year-moratorium-on-generative-ai-for-younger-nyc-students/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ai-gets-a-timeout-mamdani-puts-one-year-moratorium-on-generative-ai-for-younger-nyc-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Throggs Neck, one log home brings a little bit of country to the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drive along the waterfront in Throggs Neck near Schurz Avenue and there is one house that might make you forget, at least for a moment, that you are still in New York City.The log home belonging to lifelong Bronx resident Sal D&rsquo;Errico sits along the East Bronx waterfront, bringing the look and feel of a country retreat to the neighborhood where D&rsquo;Errico grew up and has remained connected throughout his life.For D&rsquo;Errico, the idea for the home goes back to his childhood. His fat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/in-throggs-neck-one-log-home-brings-a-little-bit-of-country-to-the-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/in-throggs-neck-one-log-home-brings-a-little-bit-of-country-to-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside Government is a Q&amp;A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them.&nbsp;This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY features Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. Borough President Gibson serves as an advocate for the Bronx in city government, working alongside the mayor on the city budget while also playing a role in land use decisions within the borough and appointing community board members.What is one of the lesser-k]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-bronx-borough-president-vanessa-l-gibson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-bronx-borough-president-vanessa-l-gibson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-Ed | In order to learn, children need to be healthy, so put your child’s health at the top of your back-to-school checklist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our kids only get one opportunity at a good education, but without good health that opportunity is wasted.&nbsp; As this summer comes to an end, New York City families are ticking through a familiar checklist: school supplies, haircuts, fall clothes, maybe a new backpack. But the most important item is the one that&rsquo;s easiest to put off until the last minute: your child's vaccinations, which are critical for a healthy and successful school year.Serious diseases like measles, mumps, whooping]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-in-order-to-learn-children-need-to-be-healthy-so-put-your-childs-health-at-the-top-of-your-back-to-school-checklist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-in-order-to-learn-children-need-to-be-healthy-so-put-your-childs-health-at-the-top-of-your-back-to-school-checklist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC’s first racial equity plan sets new framework for future budget decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City plans to incorporate a racial equity review into future budget planning under its first citywide racial equity plan, released Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s administration.The final plan spans 45 city agencies and includes more than 200 agency goals and outcomes, more than 800 implementation strategies and more than 600 indicators used to track progress."For too long, government has been willing to acknowledge inequality without setting goals for ending it. This plan chang]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nycs-first-racial-equity-plan-sets-new-framework-for-future-budget-decisions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nycs-first-racial-equity-plan-sets-new-framework-for-future-budget-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven years later, the Bronx’s ‘Joker’ stairs remain a tourist attraction]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Shakespeare Avenue, off of 167th Street, sit the Guason stairs, most famously known as the "Joker" stairs since the eponymous movie of the Batman franchise was released in 2019.In the film, Arthur Fleck, played by Joaquin Phoenix, maniacally dances down the Bronx steps as he accepts his dark persona as the Joker and descends into criminal madness. To this day, seven years after the films release, tourists from all over flock to the area to take their own dancing photos, with some companies in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/seven-years-later-the-bronxs-joker-stairs-remain-a-tourist-attraction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/seven-years-later-the-bronxs-joker-stairs-remain-a-tourist-attraction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Partnership for Parks seeks Ferry Point Park ‘Friends’ volunteers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s time to get engaged&hellip; with Mother Nature, that is.New York City&rsquo;s Partnership for Parks, a partnership with NYC Parks Foundation, is actively searching for members of the public that would be interested in stewarding Ferry Point Park through a &lsquo;Friends of Ferry Point Park&rsquo; alignment.Spiro Hormovas, Bronx Community Engagement Coordinator for east Bronx parks, is reaching out to interested parties that have time to volunteer in general park clean-ups, weeding, pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-partnership-for-parks-seeks-ferry-point-park-friends-volunteers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-partnership-for-parks-seeks-ferry-point-park-friends-volunteers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family, friends honor bicyclist Angelo Camara killed in Bruckner Boulevard hit-and-run]]></title><description><![CDATA[A solemn group of family, friends and street safety advocates gathered on August 28 to memorialize a beloved Bronx resident who was fatally run down by a hit and run driver travelling east on Bruckner Boulevard.Angelo Camara, 51, typically rode the same route home every night but had chosen a slightly different route that fateful evening. Witnesses report that the driver of a speeding 2018 black BMW sedan ran a red light before striking Camara, who was on his way home after a long day or work as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/family-friends-honor-bicyclist-angelo-camara-killed-in-bruckner-boulevard-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/family-friends-honor-bicyclist-angelo-camara-killed-in-bruckner-boulevard-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late Bronx artist Corinne Grondahl’s final commission debuts at Mosholu Parkway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final public commission by late Bronx artist Corinne Grondahl has been unveiled at the Mosholu Parkway subway station, building on an installation she first created nearly two decades ago.&nbsp;The new works, &ldquo;The Gyre/CHAOS&rdquo; and &ldquo;CHANGE&rdquo;, consist of 78 glass panels that explore themes of environmental destruction and renewal in New York waterways.MTA Arts &amp; Design announced the completion of 78 new glass panels based on Grondahl&rsquo;s artwork on August 31, whic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/late-bronx-artist-corinne-grondahls-final-commission-debuts-at-mosholu-parkway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/late-bronx-artist-corinne-grondahls-final-commission-debuts-at-mosholu-parkway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BronxWorks Summer Bridge program helps incoming freshmen prepare for their first year of college]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting accepted to college is just the first step. For some incoming freshmen, figuring out what comes next can be just as challenging.Mia Rivera, an incoming freshman at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, was just as concerned about keeping up with her classes than she was about understanding the day-to-day experience of college and making sure she takes advantage of all the opportunities available to her.Rivera got that preparation this summer through BronxWorks&rsquo; Center for Achieving]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronxworks-summer-bridge-program-helps-incoming-freshmen-prepare-for-their-first-year-of-college/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronxworks-summer-bridge-program-helps-incoming-freshmen-prepare-for-their-first-year-of-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Miles East, pop-up shop, opening art reception and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[September&rsquo;s First Friday with Miles EastFriday, Sept. 4, 6-8 p.m.Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore Rd.$5-15, free for membersJoin us for September&rsquo;s First Friday in the Double Parlors featuring Miles East of ECR Music Group. Light refreshments will be served. Bartow-Pell&rsquo;s First Friday series is a monthly concert series hosted on the first Friday of every month, featuring a new performer every month. Miles East has won himself a newfound global audience ahead of the release]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-miles-east-pop-up-shop-opening-art-reception-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-miles-east-pop-up-shop-opening-art-reception-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdoor dining: Mamdani restores year-round al fresco across NYC in first bill-signing ceremony of his tenure]]></title><description><![CDATA[This winter, New Yorkers will once again be able to enjoy a steaming hot sit-down meal in the freezing cold.Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday signed recently passed City Council legislation that re-establishes the city's year-round outdoor dining program. The measure lifts seasonal restrictions placed on roadway al-fresco dining, which required restaurateurs to dismantle and stow away their outdoor setups between Nov. 30 and March 31.The council approved its latest legislation after the seasonal pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/outdoor-dining-mamdani-restores-year-round-al-fresco-across-nyc-in-first-bill-signing-ceremony-of-his-tenure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/outdoor-dining-mamdani-restores-year-round-al-fresco-across-nyc-in-first-bill-signing-ceremony-of-his-tenure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTA emergency track work causes B train suspension and snarls subways in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MTA suspended B train service in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx on Monday, while having downtown C trains continue to skip a slew of local stops, as construction crews work to make emergency track repairs on the Upper West Side.The transit agency said on its website late Monday morning that it expects there will be no B train service in Upper Manhattan or the Bronx through "at least today."Instead, the B, which normally terminates at the Bronx's Bedford Park Blvd stop, is switching to the M l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-emergency-track-work-causes-b-train-suspension-and-snarls-subways-in-upper-manhattan-and-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-emergency-track-work-causes-b-train-suspension-and-snarls-subways-in-upper-manhattan-and-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-Ed | Expanding opportunity: Why early college savings matter for every New York child]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cost of higher education and career training keeps rising, putting crucial college and career training opportunities out of reach for too many New York families. Research from the Center for Social Development reveals a powerful truth: children with even modest savings accounts are significantly more likely to enroll in and graduate from college or vocational programs than those without. By helping families plan, we can dismantle barriers and make long-term higher education and vocational tr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-expanding-opportunity-why-early-college-savings-matter-for-every-new-york-child/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-expanding-opportunity-why-early-college-savings-matter-for-every-new-york-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judy Murray take to the courts with Bronx youth in Pelham Bay Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young Bronx tennis players got a lesson they won&rsquo;t soon forget Aug. 27 when professional tennis players and renowned coach Judy Murray took to the courts at Pelham Bay Park.The clinic, part of the Women&rsquo;s Tennis Association&rsquo;s community outreach program, brought about 60 children together for an afternoon of tennis instruction as the U.S. Open gets underway in New York.The event was part of WTA Come Play presented by Morgan Stanley, a program designed to introduce more young peo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/judy-murray-take-to-the-courts-with-bronx-youth-in-pelham-bay-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/judy-murray-take-to-the-courts-with-bronx-youth-in-pelham-bay-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery underway for nine units in Port Morris, rent starts at $1,812]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.New York City has opened an affordable housing lottery for nine units in a mixed-use building at 132 Brown Pl. in the Port Morris neighborhood of the Bronx.[caption id="attachment_147798" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Rendering courtesy of NYC Housing Connect[/caption]The 5-story building features 44 total housing units, with 35 at market rate. All nine units set aside in the hous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-underway-for-nine-units-in-port-morris-rent-starts-at-1812/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-underway-for-nine-units-in-port-morris-rent-starts-at-1812/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subway Mania: Wrestling brought to New York City trains]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many New Yorkers, the New York City subway system has always been a performance space for the public. However, in recent years, a new phenomenon of performers have been paying homage to WWE wrestlers, known as Subway Mania, a viral underground professional wrestling sensation.Tim Hann Rivera, 30, a filmmaker and content creator from East Harlem who has been a lifelong wrestling fan, conceived of Subway Mania as a tribute to old school 90s wrestlers.When Rivera&rsquo;s mother gifted him a rep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/subway-mania-wrestling-brought-to-new-york-city-trains/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/subway-mania-wrestling-brought-to-new-york-city-trains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How NYC plans to get young people to vote: Less politics, more influencers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of this fall&rsquo;s midterm elections, New York City&rsquo;s Campaign Finance Board is betting that one way to reach young voters is to make voting information look a little less like politics as usual.Young New Yorkers are coming off a dramatic surge in participation in the 2025 election that helped send Zohran Mamdani to Gracie Mansion. Turnout among voters ages 18 to 29 jumped to 41.9% in the general election, up from 11.1% in the 2021 city election, according to the CFB. Voters under]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/how-nyc-plans-to-get-young-people-to-vote-less-politics-more-influencers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/how-nyc-plans-to-get-young-people-to-vote-less-politics-more-influencers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx rap legend Fat Joe returns to his roots with new album ‘Organized Rhyme’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx rap legend Fat Joe is returning to his roots with a new album he says was made for listeners who still love the culture, lyricism and gangster rap that helped shape hip-hop.Organized Rhyme, set to be released Aug. 28, brings together a lineup of heavyweight collaborators, including Pusha T, Yung Miami, Jadakiss and fellow Bronx rapper and Terror Squad member Remy Ma.Longtime collaborators Cool &amp; Dre, who have produced several of Fat Joe&rsquo;s biggest singles, including &ldquo;What&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-rap-legend-fat-joe-returns-to-his-roots-with-new-album-organized-rhyme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-rap-legend-fat-joe-returns-to-his-roots-with-new-album-organized-rhyme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Times Opinion | Back-to-school vaccines protect more than just our children]]></title><description><![CDATA[For most of us, hearing the words &ldquo;Back to School&rdquo; brings back memories of nervous excitement, new school supplies, and freshly packed lunches. Now, as a parent myself, I find myself just as excited for my kids to head to school this fall and to experience these things for themselves.I also find myself worrying. Will they make friends? Will their classmates be nice? And the question no parent wants to ask themselves, what about my child&rsquo;s health? Will they get sick? We all expe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-back-to-school-vaccines-protect-more-than-just-our-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-back-to-school-vaccines-protect-more-than-just-our-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump-appointed judges reject White House’s latest effort to obtain medical records of trans youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal appeals court panel consisting of a majority of Trump appointees dealt a setback to the White House&rsquo;s efforts to obtain medical records of trans youth in New York City on Aug. 26.The three-judge panel of the US Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan denied the Department of Justice's request to stay a lower court order that shielded the records of trans youth from the Trump administration.Two of the three judges &mdash; Richard Sullivan and William J. Nardini &mdash; were a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/trump-appointed-judges-reject-white-houses-latest-effort-to-obtain-medical-records-of-trans-youth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/trump-appointed-judges-reject-white-houses-latest-effort-to-obtain-medical-records-of-trans-youth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside Government is a Q&amp;A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY features New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. Public Advocate Williams acts as an ombudsperson, championing New Yorkers' rights and providing oversight of New York City&rsquo;s government agencies.<br />
What services does your office provide to constituents?<br />
In the Office of the New York City Public Advocate, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-new-york-city-public-advocate-jumaane-williams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-new-york-city-public-advocate-jumaane-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta to pay New York up to $1 billion of potential $17 billion social media addiction settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Attorney General&rsquo;s office was one of the prosecutors in 47 states that reached a whopping settlement of up to $17.1 billion with Meta over the platform's damage to youth mental health &mdash; with around $1 billion going to New York.The agreement put an end to a landmark multi-state lawsuit from 2023 that accused the company that operates Instagram and Facebook of fomenting a mental health crisis in young people through a financial model that maximizes attention while downplay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/meta-to-pay-new-york-up-to-1-billion-of-potential-17-billion-social-media-addiction-settlement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/meta-to-pay-new-york-up-to-1-billion-of-potential-17-billion-social-media-addiction-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Throggs Neck BID honors local veterans during America’s 250th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Throggs Neck Business Improvement District marked America&rsquo;s 250th anniversary by transforming planters along East Tremont Avenue into lasting tributes to local veterans and their service to the country.The project placed photographs of veterans alongside their names, ranks and years of service on 25 planters throughout the BID. American flags were displayed on the front and back of each planter, creating memorials throughout the commercial corridor and giving residents an opportunity t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/throggs-neck-bid-honors-local-veterans-during-americas-250th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/throggs-neck-bid-honors-local-veterans-during-americas-250th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Crotona Park tennis courts resurfaced as U.S. Open returns to Queens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city unveiled 10 newly resurfaced tennis courts in Crotona Park on Aug. 26, as the U.S. Open gets underway in Queens.The courts at the Cary Leeds Tennis Center are the only public tennis courts in the Bronx with lights for nighttime play. The renovation comes as Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the USTA announced that 1,000 U.S. Open tickets will be made available to New York City residents for $100 each.&ldquo;The Crotona Park courts are ready to host the fiercest matches as tennis season peaks in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/10-crotona-park-tennis-courts-resurfaced-as-us-open-returns-to-queens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/10-crotona-park-tennis-courts-resurfaced-as-us-open-returns-to-queens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nefer Bookcafe hosts first-of-its-kind book festival in Wakefield celebrating Black hair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nefer Bookcafe partnered with Becoming the CEO Network and Generation Acceleration to present The Crown Affair, an all-day immersive community experience celebrating Black hair and books in Wakefield on July 11.&nbsp;There were small business vendors promoting beauty products, wellness and cultural traditions, free braiding stations and inside the bookcafe was &ldquo;The Beautiful Black Hair Show&rdquo; &mdash;an art exhibit and sale celebrating Black hair through books, painting and sculpture.C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nefer-bookcafe-hosts-first-of-its-kind-book-festival-in-wakefield-celebrating-black-hair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nefer-bookcafe-hosts-first-of-its-kind-book-festival-in-wakefield-celebrating-black-hair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Throggs Neck BID raises concerns over tensions with Halal truck on East Tremont Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[A food vendor&rsquo;s alleged parking violations and confrontational behavior have sparked concerns along the East Tremont Avenue corridor.The Throggs Neck BID executive director Bobby Jaen, who was appointed as the organization&rsquo;s first ever executive director in 2020, told the Bronx Times there had been a parked commercial truck and Halal food cart causing a disturbance along East Tremont Avenue during the week of Monday, August 10.Jaen said he had multiple interactions with the Halal tru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/throggs-neck-bid-raises-concerns-over-tensions-with-halal-truck-on-east-tremont-avenue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/throggs-neck-bid-raises-concerns-over-tensions-with-halal-truck-on-east-tremont-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery launches for four units in West Farms, rent starts at $2,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.New York City has launched an affordable housing lottery for four units at 2074 Honeywell Ave. in West Farms.The 6-story residential building features 20 housing units, with 16 at market rate. Each of the four units set aside in the housing lottery are intended for those earning 80% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $135,680.Two of the units set aside in the housi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-launches-for-four-units-in-west-farms-rent-starts-at-2000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-launches-for-four-units-in-west-farms-rent-starts-at-2000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx grandmother pleads for friends of teen killed in shooting to aid police as she mourns at Brooklyn service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grandmother of a 15-year-old boy who was fatally shot in a Bronx apartment earlier this month pleaded during his emotional funeral Tuesday for her grandson's friends to help police find the shooter.Friends and family gathered at Lawrence H. Woodward Funeral Home in Brooklyn on Aug. 25 to celebrate the life of Riley Billingslea, who was gunned down on Aug. 12 while spending time with what his family called the wrong crowd.Police stood outside the funeral parlor as grieving teens clung to thei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-grandmother-pleads-for-friends-of-teen-killed-in-shooting-to-aid-police-as-she-mourns-at-brooklyn-service/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-grandmother-pleads-for-friends-of-teen-killed-in-shooting-to-aid-police-as-she-mourns-at-brooklyn-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Bronx hospitals earn certification for expanding access to doula care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Bronx hospitals are among the first in New York City to receive certification for making their maternity care more welcoming to doulas, as the city expands access to community-based birth support amid persistent disparities in maternal and infant health.Montefiore Medical Center, NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln and NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi have completed the city&rsquo;s Doula-Friendly Hospital Program, becoming three of six hospitals citywide to receive the program&rsquo;s first certi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/three-bronx-hospitals-earn-certification-for-expanding-access-to-doula-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/three-bronx-hospitals-earn-certification-for-expanding-access-to-doula-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huntington Library begins restoration of historic front doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx&rsquo; connection to the past will soon be accessed through a pair of newly hand-crafted doors that will replicate the long-forgotten workmanship of the 18th Century.The Huntington Free Library and Reading Room at 9 Westchester Square, is in the midst of a thorough, top-to-bottom, inside and out renovation.The historic library, which was opened in 1891, is the third oldest structure standing in Westchester Square, edged out by only the pre-Civil War Saint Peter&rsquo;s Episcopal Church]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/huntington-library-begins-restoration-of-historic-front-doors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/huntington-library-begins-restoration-of-historic-front-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was that a horse I just saw on East Tremont Avenue?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sight of an NYPD Mounted Unit officer riding down a Bronx street can still make even a lifelong New Yorker look twice. For Jackie McQuade, owner of Schuyler Hill Funeral Home on East Tremont Avenue, it is a sight that brings her running out the door.For generations, the McQuade family has been closely tied to horses in the Bronx, from professional equestrian competition and the stables of Pelham Bay Park to horse drawn funeral processions and the NYPD Mounted Unit. Over the years, the family]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/was-that-a-horse-i-just-saw-on-east-tremont-avenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/was-that-a-horse-i-just-saw-on-east-tremont-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect who shot Bronx bodega customer to death in robbery attempt linked to deadly Brooklyn shooting: cops]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suspect who shot a Bronx bodega customer to death on Tuesday morning during a violent robbery is also wanted for a deadly shooting in Brooklyn over the weekend, police reported on Tuesday.The news came as cops in the Bronx discovered a discarded red hooded sweatshirt on Tuesday morning that they believe had been worn by the perpetrator. Cops flocked around the discarded item of clothing on Walton Avenue between East 149th and 150th Streets, not far from where the shooting took place. Accordi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/suspect-who-shot-bronx-bodega-customer-to-death-in-robbery-attempt-linked-to-deadly-brooklyn-shooting-cops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/suspect-who-shot-bronx-bodega-customer-to-death-in-robbery-attempt-linked-to-deadly-brooklyn-shooting-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect who shot Bronx bodega customer in robbery attempt linked to deadly Brooklyn shooting: cops]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suspect who shot a Bronx bodega customer on Tuesday morning during a violent robbery is also wanted for a deadly shooting in Brooklyn over the weekend, police reported on Tuesday.The news came as cops in the Bronx discovered a discarded red hooded sweatshirt on Tuesday morning that they believe had been worn by the perpetrator. Cops flocked around the discarded item of clothing on Walton Avenue between East 149th and 150th Streets, not far from where the shooting took place. According to sur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/suspect-who-shot-bronx-bodega-customer-in-robbery-attempt-linked-to-deadly-brooklyn-shooting-cops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/suspect-who-shot-bronx-bodega-customer-in-robbery-attempt-linked-to-deadly-brooklyn-shooting-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx detectives probe suspicious death after man with head trauma dropped off at local hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives in the Bronx are investigating what they call a suspicious death after a man was dropped off at a local hospital on Monday afternoon with severe head trauma.According to police sources, officers from the 52nd Precinct were called to Montefiore Einstein Hospital, located at 111 East 210th St. in Norwood, just before 4 p.m. on Aug. 24 after a 60-year-old man was brought to the medical center with serious injuries to the head and hip.Sources familiar with the investigation reported that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-detectives-probe-suspicious-death-after-man-with-head-trauma-dropped-off-at-local-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-detectives-probe-suspicious-death-after-man-with-head-trauma-dropped-off-at-local-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Bronx resident’s estate provides $2.7M to nine local nonprofits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine Bronx nonprofits are set to receive $300,000 each from the estate of a former Bronx resident as part of a settlement reached by the New York Attorney General&rsquo;s Office.Attorney General Letitia James announced the roughly $4 million in funding Monday, which will go toward organizations providing health care, youth programs, arts and cultural programming, environmental work and other services throughout the borough.The nine organizations receiving the money are Astor Services for Childre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/former-bronx-residents-estate-provides-27m-to-nine-local-nonprofits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/former-bronx-residents-estate-provides-27m-to-nine-local-nonprofits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Comedy night, movie nights, New York Road Runners Speed Series and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cafecito Comedy at Artizen NYCFriday, Aug. 28, 9 p.m.Artizen NYC, 3700 Riverdale Ave.$23.18Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with laughs and good vibes at Artizen Comedy Night. This is your chance to catch some of the funniest acts NYC has to offer. Bring your friends, grab a drink and soak up the hilarious energy that only a live comedy show can deliver. Don&rsquo;t miss out on a night packed with humor, fun and great company!For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/cafecito-comed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-comedy-night-movie-nights-new-york-road-runners-speed-series-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-comedy-night-movie-nights-new-york-road-runners-speed-series-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Darcy’s journey to leading the New York Institute for Special Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bronx executive director&rsquo;s childhood experiences with the visually impaired have shaped his path to heading one of the country&rsquo;s oldest and respected schools for the blind.Brian Darcy, 59, assumed the role as the New York Institute For Special Education (NYISE) executive director last July, prior to the start of the 2025-26 academic year.Originally from Montana and now a Bronx resident, Darcy told the Bronx Times both of his parents were educators. His father, Ronald, was an itiner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/brian-darcys-journey-to-leading-the-new-york-institute-for-special-education/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/brian-darcys-journey-to-leading-the-new-york-institute-for-special-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back from a ‘very restorative’ vacation, Mamdani launches effort to renew NYC’s parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh off a week away upstate that he described as &ldquo;very restorative,&rdquo; Mayor Zohran Mamdani returned Monday with a plan to give New York City&rsquo;s parks a little renewal of their own.City Hall launched the Parks Department&rsquo;s new &ldquo;Renew Crew,&rdquo; a 24-person team of painters, electricians, plumbers and other trade specialists focused on making faster repairs at playgrounds, recreation centers and sports courts across the five boroughs.The city is investing $2.3 milli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/back-from-a-very-restorative-vacation-mamdani-launches-effort-to-renew-nycs-parks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/back-from-a-very-restorative-vacation-mamdani-launches-effort-to-renew-nycs-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiorentina Steakhouse brings a taste of classic dining to Throggs Neck]]></title><description><![CDATA[The East Bronx has long been known for its neighborhood restaurants, where good food and familiar faces keep customers coming back. Fiorentina Steakhouse is bringing that same neighborhood feel to the classic steakhouse experience.Located in Throggs Neck, Fiorentina is owned by Danny Zeqiraj and Benny Berisha, two longtime members of the community who brought different backgrounds and experiences together to open the restaurant. Zeqiraj spent more than a decade working in hospitality and steakho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fiorentina-steakhouse-brings-a-taste-of-classic-dining-to-throggs-neck/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fiorentina-steakhouse-brings-a-taste-of-classic-dining-to-throggs-neck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx gun violence: Masked man sought for shooting victim in buttocks on street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cops in the Bronx are looking for the masked man behind a recent shooting that left a man seriously wounded.The NYPD released on Monday morning images and video of the suspect and his getaway car tied to the shooting that occurred at 5:15 a.m. on Aug. 16 in front of a store at 1997 Jerome Ave. in Mount Hope.Based on a preliminary investigation, police learned that the perpetrator confronted the victim, a 49-year-old man who was walking through the area. The gunman pulled out a firearm and opened]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-gun-violence-masked-man-sought-for-shooting-victim-in-buttocks-on-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-gun-violence-masked-man-sought-for-shooting-victim-in-buttocks-on-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose Noir Productions shows Bronx youth how the runway can build confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[For young people in the Bronx, fashion can be more than what they wear. It can help them discover who they are, build confidence and learn how their creativity can translate into a future career.That philosophy is at the center of Fashion Journey, a 15-week youth program led by Ray Lyles, chairman and CEO of Rose Noire Productions. Through fashion design, modeling, production, marketing and entrepreneurship, the program introduces students to the many roles behind the runway and lets them create]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rose-noir-productions-shows-bronx-youth-how-the-runway-can-build-confidence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rose-noir-productions-shows-bronx-youth-how-the-runway-can-build-confidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council Transportation chair asks Apple to boot Empower ride-share service from app store]]></title><description><![CDATA[A city lawmaker this week sent Apple Inc. a letter requesting it remove a controversial ride-hailing app from its online store in New York City due to allegations the service operates in the five boroughs without a city Taxi &amp; Limousine Commission (TLC) license, amNewYork has learned.In the missive, which was obtained by amNewYork, City Council Transportation Committee Chair Shaun Abreu (D-Manhattan) argues that the tech giant is enabling the app &mdash; known as Empower &mdash; to continue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-transportation-chair-asks-apple-to-boot-empower-ride-share-service-from-app-store/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-transportation-chair-asks-apple-to-boot-empower-ride-share-service-from-app-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River otter sighting after 100 years offers hope for Bronx River’s recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North American river otter has been spotted in the Bronx River for the first time in nearly 100 years, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society at the Bronx Zoo.The otter was photographed June 23 by a motion-activated camera set up by local scientist RJ Hawkins, who has been conducting long-term camera-trap monitoring along the river in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society's Education Department, based at the Bronx Zoo.The sighting is believed to be the first documented o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/river-otter-sighting-after-100-years-offers-hope-for-bronx-rivers-recovery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/river-otter-sighting-after-100-years-offers-hope-for-bronx-rivers-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three men wounded in the Bronx during apparent drive-by shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man is in critical condition, and two others are injured after a drive-by shooting on a Bronx street Thursday afternoon.According to police sources, the incident took place outside of a laundromat located at 552 Commonwealth Ave. at around 3:17 p.m. on Aug. 20. Cops say the three men were standing on the sidewalk when a white SUV traveling northbound on Commonwealth pulled up and an occupant inside fired at least four times before pulling away.A&nbsp; 29-year-old man was struck in the head,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/three-men-wounded-in-the-bronx-during-apparent-drive-by-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/three-men-wounded-in-the-bronx-during-apparent-drive-by-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The chilling last words spoken before teen gunman fatally shot 15-year-old boy in Bronx apartment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 15-year-old boy shot to death in a Bronx apartment last week was killed by another teen who announced he was going to cause &ldquo;pain&rdquo; before opening fire.According to NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny, 15-year-old Riley Billingslea had gathered with friends on Aug. 12 in the bedroom of a 5th-floor apartment located 2825 Claflin Avenue when the fatal shooting occurred. Authorities say during the hangout another boy, identified as 16-year-old Kalvin Veloz suddenly brandished an fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-chilling-last-words-spoken-before-teen-gunman-fatally-shot-15-year-old-boy-in-bronx-apartment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-chilling-last-words-spoken-before-teen-gunman-fatally-shot-15-year-old-boy-in-bronx-apartment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Buildings Department finalizes new rules aimed at more quickly taking down unsightly scaffolding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city Department of of Buildings on Thursday finalized new regulations intended to compel property owners to more quickly remove the miles of unsightly scaffolding adorning buildings across the Five Boroughs, while it also proposed new rules expnading the number of designs they can use for the structures.The new rules, which Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration proposed earlier this year, are designed to prevent property owners from leaving scaffolding &mdash; also known as sidewalk sheds &m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-buildings-department-finalizes-new-rules-aimed-at-more-quickly-taking-down-unsightly-scaffolding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-buildings-department-finalizes-new-rules-aimed-at-more-quickly-taking-down-unsightly-scaffolding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Central Bronx Hospital gets $600K for new cataract surgery microscope]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new state-of-the-art advanced surgical microscope will be operating in the Bronx later this year.&nbsp;NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx announced on Aug. 12 that thanks to the support of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and City Council Member Eric Dinowitz, North Central Bronx Hospital received $600,000 in funding to purchase a new ophthalmology microscope.&nbsp;The new Zeiss Opmi Lumera 700 microscope will produce detailed and distortion-free computer enhanced images, improvi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/north-central-bronx-hospital-gets-600k-for-new-cataract-surgery-microscope/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/north-central-bronx-hospital-gets-600k-for-new-cataract-surgery-microscope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four-alarm fire tears through Kingsbridge apartment building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters battled a four alarm fire for two hours in Kingsbridge of the Bronx at 3422 Dekalb Avenue on Thursday morning.Units from the 15th Battalion arrived to find heavy fire on a top floor apartment of a six story non fireproof multiple dwelling just before 6 a.m. The fire left two people and a firefighter with minor injuries.The fire extended throughout the cockloft. Over a hundred forty firefighters used a trench cut to cut off the spread of the heavy fire in the building.&ldquo;I am hea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/four-alarm-fire-tears-through-kingsbridge-apartment-building/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/four-alarm-fire-tears-through-kingsbridge-apartment-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Plains Road could see more housing. Residents are weighing in on what comes next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are helping shape the future of White Plains Road as the city considers zoning changes that could bring more housing to the north Bronx.The Department of City Planning is working with residents and community stakeholders to develop a neighborhood plan for the corridor under the 2 and 5 train lines, stretching from 241st Street in Wakefield to Adee Avenue in Allerton.The plan comes as the city looks at how to add housing to an area that is currently largely zoned for low-density develop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/white-plains-road-could-see-more-housing-residents-are-weighing-in-on-what-comes-next/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/white-plains-road-could-see-more-housing-residents-are-weighing-in-on-what-comes-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with New York City Comptroller Mark Levine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside Government is a Q&amp;A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY features New York City Comptroller Mark Levine. Comptroller Levine serves as New York City&rsquo;s chief financial officer with a number of vital responsibilities including conducting performance and financial audits of all City agencies, serving as a fiduciary to the City&rsquo;s five public pension funds and provid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-new-york-city-comptroller-mark-levine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-new-york-city-comptroller-mark-levine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inaugural Bronx Black Pride honors the borough’s Black LGBTQ+ community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another historic first for the queer community in the Bronx was marked this past Tuesday, Aug. 18, with the inaugural Bronx Black Pride event occurring at the Bronx Museum of Arts.&nbsp;Hosted by LGBTQ+ nonprofit Destination Tomorrow in collaboration with New York City Council Members Althea Stevens and Justin Sanchez, and additional support from Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Black Pride celebrated queer icons within the community. The event also honored the traditions, history, and su]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inaugural-bronx-black-pride-honors-the-boroughs-black-lgbtq-community/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inaugural-bronx-black-pride-honors-the-boroughs-black-lgbtq-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC reports first West Nile case of the year amid increased mosquito activity]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City has reported its first case of West Nile virus this year amid increased virus activity in mosquitoes across all five boroughs, health officials said Wednesday.The city Health Department said the infected person lives in Manhattan and had spent time outdoors both in the city and at several locations outside of the five boroughs. The department did not say whether the infection occurred in NYC or elsewhere.The case comes as the Health Department has identified 1,284 mosquito pools te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-reports-first-west-nile-case-of-the-year-amid-increased-mosquito-activity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-reports-first-west-nile-case-of-the-year-amid-increased-mosquito-activity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx back-to-school fair provides families with free supplies, groceries and resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back-to-school season has begun in the Bronx, including one event in the South Bronx on August 13 where families received free groceries, backpacks, school supplies and even haircuts.&nbsp;The Office of the Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and Montefiore Einstein once again partnered to host their annual Health and Literacy fair, this year at P.S./M.S. 29 The Melrose School. The fair intertwines programming, giveaways, and resources for both youth well-being and literacy programs.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-back-to-school-fair-provides-families-with-free-supplies-groceries-and-resources/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-back-to-school-fair-provides-families-with-free-supplies-groceries-and-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTA risks falling short of its 2040 zero-emission bus fleet goal, state comptroller audit finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MTA risks falling short of its 2040 goal to make its bus fleet 100% zero emission, according to a new audit from state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office released Wednesday.The audit found that the MTA's progress toward replacing its nearly 5,800 mostly-diesel bus fleet with entirely zero emission vehicles has hit a few notable snags. Chief among them, auditors say, were issues around green bus supply and the reliability of the vehicles already in service.Additionally, auditors found those]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-risks-falling-short-of-its-2040-zero-emission-bus-fleet-goal-state-comptroller-audit-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-risks-falling-short-of-its-2040-zero-emission-bus-fleet-goal-state-comptroller-audit-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Land Trust seeks support to preserve East River waterfront as community garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bronx non-profit organization, the Bronx Land Trust, is soliciting community support to purchase a half-acre waterfront parcel on the East River between the Throggs Neck and Whitestone bridges to add to its portfolio of Bronx community gardens.The proposed acquisition would encompass two vacant lots located between the Redwood Club at 2680 Schurz Avenue and Bridgewater Estates, a homeowner&rsquo;s association, at 2650 Schurz Avenue.The 2-story, two-family brick residence that occupied the site]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-land-trust-seeks-support-to-preserve-east-river-waterfront-as-community-garden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-land-trust-seeks-support-to-preserve-east-river-waterfront-as-community-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Island Oyster Reef works to restore a once thriving ecosystem]]></title><description><![CDATA[For generations, oysters were an important part of the waters surrounding City Island and the western Long Island Sound. Today, a local organization is working to bring them back and involve the community in the restoration of the waters surrounding the island.Founded in 2019, City Island Oyster Reef brings together volunteers, students and environmental advocates to restore native oyster populations, improve marine habitat and better understand the health of local waters.The volunteer organizat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-island-oyster-reef-works-to-restore-a-once-thriving-ecosystem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-island-oyster-reef-works-to-restore-a-once-thriving-ecosystem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This fall, Bronx County Chorus returns for its 87th season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly nine decades after a group of Parkchester residents first came together to burst into song, the Bronx County Chorus is preparing to let its collective voice be heard once again.Next month, the Bronx County Chorus will begin rehearsing for its upcoming fall/winter season &mdash; continuing a borough tradition which has taken place for more than three-quarters of a century.Bronx County Chorus rehearsals, which resume at the beginning in mid-September, will mark the beginning of the 87th sea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/this-fall-bronx-county-chorus-returns-for-its-87th-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/this-fall-bronx-county-chorus-returns-for-its-87th-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-Ed | What state test scores get wrong about our students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every summer, the prior spring&rsquo;s state test scores are released, and it can seem like this one data point sums up everything about public school children in our city.&nbsp;As a longtime educator and the leader of the nation&rsquo;s largest school system, I want to be clear: state tests are important, and they are not, and should not be, the only data point that we use to measure student achievement.This is a message our communities need to hear. Last week, school districts across New York]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-what-state-test-scores-get-wrong-about-our-students/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-what-state-test-scores-get-wrong-about-our-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geronimo’s II deli opens in Throggs Neck, honors late neighborhood icon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A beloved piece of Throggs Neck history returned to Philip Avenue with a grand opening for the sequel of a longtime neighborhood deli which closed nearly a decade ago.Throggs Neck residents gathered at 3211 Philip Ave. on Friday, August 14 for the official grand opening of Geronimo&rsquo;s II deli after holding a soft-opening earlier in the week to officially open the establishment and honor a late local icon it was named after.Geronimo II is a restoration of the original Geronimo&rsquo;s deli,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/geronimos-ii-deli-opens-in-throggs-neck-honors-late-neighborhood-icon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/geronimos-ii-deli-opens-in-throggs-neck-honors-late-neighborhood-icon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani administration skips pied-à-terre tax rollout hearing as Council members fume over unanswered questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five days after Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was confident his officials could juggle a City Council hearing with an ongoing lawsuit over the pied-&agrave;-terre tax rollout, his administration declined to show up Tuesday, leaving lawmakers to air questions without anyone from City Hall there to answer them.In written testimony submitted instead, Department of Finance (DOF) Commissioner Richard Lee said the &ldquo;pending and active litigation precludes me&rdquo; from appearing in person and rev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-administration-skips-pied-terre-tax-rollout-hearing-as-council-members-fume-over-unanswered-questions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-administration-skips-pied-terre-tax-rollout-hearing-as-council-members-fume-over-unanswered-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Ritchie Torres, George Latimer demand answers on medical staffing shortage at Delaney Hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Ritchie Torres and Rep. George Latimer are calling for an independent investigation into medical staffing at Delaney Hall, after three people died in the Newark immigration detention facility in less than a year.In a letter sent Aug. 14 to Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Joseph Cuffari, the two New York congressmen urged an immediate investigation into whether Delaney Hall&rsquo;s medical staffing complies with federal detention standards and whether staffing shortages may]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-ritchie-torres-george-latimer-demand-answers-on-medical-staffing-shortage-at-delaney-hall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-ritchie-torres-george-latimer-demand-answers-on-medical-staffing-shortage-at-delaney-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BronxWorks’ annual farm stands return with fresh, affordable produce for Bronxites]]></title><description><![CDATA[BronxWorks has once again reopened its annual seasonal farm stands, with two locations throughout the borough selling fresh, local and affordable fruits and vegetables to Bronxites until November.&nbsp;The farm stands have been a staple community summer resource for the better part of a decade, continuously growing in success and reach.&nbsp;&ldquo;Here at the farm stand, it's a community, and we help to give them the healthy food access that they deserve. because it's really important with the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronxworks-annual-farm-stands-return-with-fresh-affordable-produce-for-bronxites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronxworks-annual-farm-stands-return-with-fresh-affordable-produce-for-bronxites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speaker Julie Menin, Bronx Councilmembers Justin Sanchez and Amanda Farías announce $25M plan to transform Hunts Point fish market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tucked away behind the beltway highways and surrounded by a steady stream of large delivery trucks, the Fulton Fish Market Cooperative, operating within the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center supplies fresh and frozen seafood to restaurants, grocery stores, businesses and dining tables across the five boroughs. It is the largest supplier and distributor of fresh seafood in the United States.Speaker Julie Menin and Bronx Delegation Co-Chairs Justin Sanchez and Amanda Farias presented a $25 mill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/speaker-julie-menin-bronx-councilmembers-justin-sanchez-and-amanda-faras-announce-25m-plan-to-transform-hunts-point-fish-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/speaker-julie-menin-bronx-councilmembers-justin-sanchez-and-amanda-faras-announce-25m-plan-to-transform-hunts-point-fish-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYers say Citi Bike has gotten too expensive, can a new advocate-led campaign make it cheaper?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Citi Bike has ballooned in popularity, it has also become dramatically more expensive, with the price of a 45-minute electric bike ride for members nearly tripling over the past five years.The transporation advocacy group Transportation Alternatives wants to change that.The group last week launched a campaign to cap the price of a Citi Bike member's 45-minute ride at just $3, equivilent to the cost of a subway or bus fare. The price of such a Citi Bike ride has shot up over the past five year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyers-say-citi-bike-has-gotten-too-expensive-can-a-new-advocate-led-campaign-make-it-cheaper/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyers-say-citi-bike-has-gotten-too-expensive-can-a-new-advocate-led-campaign-make-it-cheaper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 32 years of advocacy, Zimmerman Playground reopens following $6.9M renovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx officials and community members gathered on August 14 to celebrate the grand reopening of Corporal Louis Zimmerman Playground at 650 Britton Street following a $6.9 million reconstruction investment.&nbsp;The major renovation brings a new ADA-accessible layout, brand-new playground and fitness equipment, a spray shower, a synthetic turf field, two newly designed basketball courts, and other upgrades to the neighborhood playground.The project was completed through the Community Parks Initia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-32-years-of-advocacy-zimmerman-playground-reopens-following-69m-renovation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-32-years-of-advocacy-zimmerman-playground-reopens-following-69m-renovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Greenpoint merchants to Chinatown lights: Where NYC’s $8.4M small-business grants are going]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani is allocating a large chunk of an $8.4 million small-business grant package toward strengthening merchant groups and business improvement districts,&nbsp; and, in some neighborhoods, laying the groundwork for new merchant organizations along New York City&rsquo;s commercial corridors.The grants announced Monday by Mamdani and the Department of Small Business Services will also pay for street cleaning, lighting, public art, wayfinding, marketing and other neighborhood improve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/from-greenpoint-merchants-to-chinatown-lights-where-nycs-84m-small-business-grants-are-going/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/from-greenpoint-merchants-to-chinatown-lights-where-nycs-84m-small-business-grants-are-going/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx volunteers turn donated bikes into memorials for cyclists killed on NYC streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small band of volunteers draped tarps over the chain link fence on August 16, that debuts Lee Street Garden in Pelham Bay, in anticipation of their prepping of six &ldquo;ghost&rdquo; bikes to memorialize fellow cyclists who have tragically died in riding accidents.Kevin DeLoia, an avid cyclist, led the dozen or so volunteers that came together from across NYC. By 10 a.m. the donated relics were stripped down and transformed into street memorials.With bolt cutters and socket wrenches in hand,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-volunteers-turn-donated-bikes-into-memorials-for-cyclists-killed-on-nyc-streets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-volunteers-turn-donated-bikes-into-memorials-for-cyclists-killed-on-nyc-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Morgan Walk, Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic, cleaning Orchard Beach and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morgan Walk: St. George&rsquo;s CrescentFriday, Aug. 21, 2-4 p.m.St. George&rsquo;s Crescent in Mosholu Parkway, 3202 Steuben Ave.FreeJoin historian Terrell L. Armistead in a special tour along the Bronx River at St. George&rsquo;s Crescent as they share the ecological stories and community histories of the Bronx River. Led in honor of Morgan Powell, a founding member of the Bronx River Restoration and a passionate advocate for the reclamation of the Bronx River. His research has been fundamenta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-morgan-walk-gardiner-memorial-basketball-classic-cleaning-orchard-beach-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-morgan-walk-gardiner-memorial-basketball-classic-cleaning-orchard-beach-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Ritchie Torres and George Latimer introduce bill requiring ICE to notify families of deaths and medical emergencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Ritchie Torres and Rep. George Latimer introduced legislation Friday that would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to notify families when a detainee dies, is hospitalized or experiences a medical emergency in custody.The Families Deserve to Know Act comes after the lawmakers visited Delaney Hall, an ICE detention facility in Newark, where Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died in ICE custody.Lopez-Cornejo, who emigrated from El Salvador nearly two decades ago, was detained by ICE on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-ritchie-torres-and-george-latimer-introduce-bill-requiring-ice-to-notify-families-of-deaths-and-medical-emergencies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-ritchie-torres-and-george-latimer-introduce-bill-requiring-ice-to-notify-families-of-deaths-and-medical-emergencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Power List shines a spotlight on best of the borough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds joined on Thursday evening to celebrate nearly 50 Bronx leaders ranging from healthcare to law, nonprofits to economic development, business improvement districts and homeless service providers, collectively making the Bronx a better, more economically vibrant borough.They united at Villa Barone Manor August 13 to honor the Bronx Power List, a group of nearly 50 singled out this year in a tradition that has lasted more than 20 years, for their impact on the community at the event that a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-power-list-shines-a-spotlight-on-best-of-the-borough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-power-list-shines-a-spotlight-on-best-of-the-borough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Times Opinion | Disability inclusion in film is the future of great storytelling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hollywood loves to talk about diversity. Studios celebrate inclusion initiatives, awards shows applaud progress, and marketing campaigns proudly proclaim that every voice matters. Yet one of the largest and most overlooked communities in the world continues to fight for something many others take for granted: the opportunity to tell its own stories.People with disabilities make up roughly 16% of the global population, but our presence in film remains strikingly absent. When we do appear on scree]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-disability-inclusion-in-film-is-the-future-of-great-storytelling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-disability-inclusion-in-film-is-the-future-of-great-storytelling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘SCOOP’ on poop: City Council approves bills aimed at getting New Yorkers to clean up after their dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City Council on Thursday took action to battle the scourge of dog owners not doing their "doo-ty" of cleaning up poop left on city streets and in parks by their canine pals with its passage of the " Safe and Clean Outdoor Ownership Practices (SCOOP) Act."The four-bill package is designed to encourage dog owners to pick up their animals' waste rather than let them do their business and leave the feces for unwitting pedestrians to step in.The measures would require the city to make dog waste b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-scoop-on-poop-city-council-approves-bills-aimed-at-getting-new-yorkers-to-clean-up-after-their-dogs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-scoop-on-poop-city-council-approves-bills-aimed-at-getting-new-yorkers-to-clean-up-after-their-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councilmember Justin Sanchez’s bill aimed at expanding outdoor dining and keeping sidewalks tidy passed by Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[A legislation proposed by New York City Council Member Justin Sanchez was among a package of bills recently approved by the Council to help expand outdoor dining across New York City.Sanchez's bill, Int. 917-A, requires operators of roadway and sidewalk cafes to make sure their outdoor setups are clear of trash, debris, food scraps, graffiti, vermin and other unsanitary conditions. Those who fail to comply will face fines ranging from $200 for first-time offenders to $500 for repeated offenses.T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/councilmember-justin-sanchezs-bill-aimed-at-expanding-outdoor-dining-and-keeping-sidewalks-tidy-passed-by-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/councilmember-justin-sanchezs-bill-aimed-at-expanding-outdoor-dining-and-keeping-sidewalks-tidy-passed-by-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Is the Bronx’s image changing? Meet content creators putting a spotlight on our borough]]></title><description><![CDATA[How are people on social media from the Bronx showcasing their home borough? Here&rsquo;s what six context creators told the Bronx Times.Kenia Valerio&nbsp;@keniainthebxValerio has been posting about life in New York City for a long time, but after the passing of a friend who always encouraged her to showcase more than just Manhattan, she began taking content creation in the Bronx more seriously.&nbsp;&ldquo;The other part of it was also my community. I feel like there's so many things going aro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-is-the-bronxs-image-changing-meet-content-creators-putting-a-spotlight-on-our-borough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-is-the-bronxs-image-changing-meet-content-creators-putting-a-spotlight-on-our-borough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | A borough of arrivals: How immigration made the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx was not always the Bronx. Until 1874, it was part of Westchester County. Until 1898, it was not its own borough, as it was incorporated into the greater City of New York; at the time, it was part of Manhattan (New York County).&nbsp;The Bronx was established as the 62nd county of the state, and the fifth borough of New York City, in 1914.&nbsp;Over the course of more than a century, the Bronx has evolved from pastoral farmland to bustling urban neighborhoods. So have the people who hav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-a-borough-of-arrivals-how-immigration-made-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-a-borough-of-arrivals-how-immigration-made-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | ‘We know we have to hold onto it’: How one South Bronx family’s legacy is wrapped up in their home]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Sheila Edwards, 73, and her 30-year-old son Kimani, their brick row house at 1123 Forest Ave. in Morrisania/Longwood is not just a property. It&rsquo;s a hard-won legacy they&rsquo;re fighting to protect.&nbsp;Their four-family home, built in 1920, is in a South Bronx neighborhood some view as on the front lines of gentrification. But they have no plans to leave and are renovating to preserve, not modernize, their house&rsquo;s unique character.The area was once rural, with an actual forest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-we-know-we-have-to-hold-onto-it-how-one-south-bronx-familys-legacy-is-wrapped-up-in-their-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-we-know-we-have-to-hold-onto-it-how-one-south-bronx-familys-legacy-is-wrapped-up-in-their-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Mott Haven businesses bet on a waterfront boom. Years later, many are still waiting]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Alfredo Angueira and his business partner, Junior Martinez, invested nearly $1 million to open up Beatsro near the Mott Haven waterfront in 2017, he believed he was getting in early on what many believed would become one of The Bronx's fastest-growing neighborhoods.Developers were assembling land along the Harlem River waterfront, believing the South Bronx neighborhood was poised to become the next Long Island City, according to developers. Plans for luxury high-rises were drawn to transfor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-mott-haven-businesses-bet-on-a-waterfront-boom-years-later-many-are-still-waiting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-mott-haven-businesses-bet-on-a-waterfront-boom-years-later-many-are-still-waiting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | The Bronx is changing. But is it finally for the better?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two major events in the latter half of the 20th century brought dramatic changes to the Bronx and its people, from which it would take decades to recover.First came the ramming of the Cross Bronx Expressway across vibrant neighborhoods, driving out tens of thousands of people and cementing communities into poverty. Then came years of arson fires that gutted entire blocks and made the borough an international symbol of urban blight.But in 2026, the Bronx is changing once more &mdash; this time in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-the-bronx-is-changing-but-is-it-finally-for-the-better/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-the-bronx-is-changing-but-is-it-finally-for-the-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx shooting: Man survives six shots to body after ambush near home, cops say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx detectives are looking for four men who shot a man multiple times in front of a home on Thursday night.The victim managed to survive after taking six bullets during the shooting that occurred at around 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 in front of 1040 East 219th St. in Williamsbridge.Officers from the 47th Precinct rushed to the scene after receiving a 911 call about the incident. When they arrived, they found the victim, a 24-year-old man, shot multiple times in his body.The motive for the shooting r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-man-survives-six-shots-to-body-after-ambush-near-home-cops-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-man-survives-six-shots-to-body-after-ambush-near-home-cops-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBH Health System launches the Bronx’s first bloodless medicine and surgery program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx patients will have a new option when it comes to blood transfusions, as SBH Health System launches a program allowing patients to choose whether they receive blood or blood products as part of their medical care.The new Bloodless Medicine &amp; Surgery Program makes SBH one of only a few facilities in the tri-state region offering this type of service and, according to the hospital, the only one in the Bronx.The program will coordinate care for patients who opt out of transfusions through]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/sbh-health-system-launches-the-bronxs-first-bloodless-medicine-and-surgery-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/sbh-health-system-launches-the-bronxs-first-bloodless-medicine-and-surgery-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-bike safety push: Lyft would have to report Citi Bike crash info to city under newly proposed council bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City Council is making a new push to stem traffic crashes involving e-bikes, e-scooters, and other micromobility devices. A city lawmaker argues that effort must include knowing more about crashes involving the widely popular electric silver Citi Bikes.City Council Transportation Chair Shaun Abreu introduced a bill Thursday designed to get more information on those incidents from the company that runs the city's bike share program, rideshare giant Lyft. While e-bikes account for roughly 45%]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/e-bike-safety-push-lyft-would-have-to-report-citi-bike-crash-info-to-city-under-newly-proposed-council-bill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/e-bike-safety-push-lyft-would-have-to-report-citi-bike-crash-info-to-city-under-newly-proposed-council-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A person’s past will not define their future’: How the Bronx’s Fulton Reentry Community Center helps formerly incarcerated men build futures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many have celebrated graduation city-wide recently, including a small group of previously incarcerated men on August 7, after completing the workforce development program at the Bronx&rsquo;s Fulton Reentry Community Center.Christina Greene, Vice President of Housing Operations and Projects at Osborne Association, expressed immense pride in the graduates, particularly as she&rsquo;s an alum of the workforce development program herself.&ldquo;Every graduate we celebrate today represents resilienc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-persons-past-will-not-define-their-future-how-the-bronxs-fulton-reentry-community-center-helps-formerly-incarcerated-men-build-futures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-persons-past-will-not-define-their-future-how-the-bronxs-fulton-reentry-community-center-helps-formerly-incarcerated-men-build-futures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabbis say Mamdani listened to them. Now they’re waiting on his plan to fight antisemitism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani is trying to repair a troubled relationship with some Jewish New Yorkers without backing away from the positions on Israel and Palestine that have long been central to his politics &mdash; a balancing act that came into sharp focus during a private meeting with 10 rabbis earlier this week.Four participants who took part in the closed-door, no-camera meeting, in speaking with amNewYork, described broad agreement among them that many Jewish New Yorkers do not feel the safety a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rabbis-say-mamdani-listened-to-them-now-theyre-waiting-on-his-plan-to-fight-antisemitism-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rabbis-say-mamdani-listened-to-them-now-theyre-waiting-on-his-plan-to-fight-antisemitism-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabbis say Mamdani listened to them. Now they’re waiting on his plan to fight antisemitism.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani is trying to repair a troubled relationship with some Jewish New Yorkers without backing away from the positions on Israel and Palestine that have long been central to his politics &mdash; a balancing act that came into sharp focus during a private meeting with 10 rabbis earlier this week.Four participants who took part in the closed-door, no-camera meeting, in speaking with amNewYork, described broad agreement among them that many Jewish New Yorkers do not feel the safety a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rabbis-say-mamdani-listened-to-them-now-theyre-waiting-on-his-plan-to-fight-antisemitism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rabbis-say-mamdani-listened-to-them-now-theyre-waiting-on-his-plan-to-fight-antisemitism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last phase of construction almost done on One Kingsland, 90-unit townhome neighborhood in Westchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction is wrapping up on the third and final phase of One Kingsland, a 4-story townhome neighborhood with 90 residences at 405 Legend Dr. in the Sleepy Hollow neighborhood of Westchester County.[caption id="attachment_147195" align="alignnone" width="823"] Rendering courtesy of Sun Homes[/caption]Residences at One Kingsland range from 2,955 square feet to 4,140 square feet across five model types: Mulberry, Jasper, Ainsley, Elm and Hendricks.[caption id="attachment_147196" align="alignnone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/last-phase-of-construction-almost-done-on-one-kingsland-90-unit-townhome-neighborhood-in-westchester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/last-phase-of-construction-almost-done-on-one-kingsland-90-unit-townhome-neighborhood-in-westchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to eat in the Bronx for NYC Restaurant Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurant Week is back in New York City this summer, giving diners a chance to try prix-fixe menus at restaurants across the five boroughs.While many New Yorkers may be looking to snag a table at a buzzy spot in Manhattan or Brooklyn, the Bronx has its own lineup of under-the-radar restaurants that showcase the borough's food scene and the cultures that shape it, serving up everything from Caribbean favorites to vegan dishes.Only four Bronx restaurants are participating in this summer&rsquo;s R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/where-to-eat-in-the-bronx-for-nyc-restaurant-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/where-to-eat-in-the-bronx-for-nyc-restaurant-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani’s first NYC budget gets cheers for bookkeeping, jeers for big budget gaps, from state oversight board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s first appearance before the state Financial Control Board brought praise Wednesday for making New York City&rsquo;s budget more transparent, but also repeated warnings that the city still faces a persistent gap between what it spends and what it earns.State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and City Comptroller Mark Levine credited the Mamdani administration with putting billions of dollars in previously underbudgeted expenses onto the books, while cautioning that the city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-nyc-budget-gets-cheers-for-bookkeeping-jeers-for-big-budget-gaps-from-state-oversight-board/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-nyc-budget-gets-cheers-for-bookkeeping-jeers-for-big-budget-gaps-from-state-oversight-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peachwave celebrates 13 years of serving sweet treats on Arthur Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stop waiting in lines for frozen yogurt when there&rsquo;s none in the Bronx.&nbsp;Peachwave, located at 602 East 187th Street, just marked 13 years this past month, where seasonal flavors, milkshakes, and boba are celebrated with affordable prices in New York.Bronx&rsquo;s Peachwave locations are special, such as on Grand Concourse Road and Williamsbridge Road; it&rsquo;s not just a favorite neighborhood dessert spot, but also a place where Fordham students and alum gather.For co-owners Lisa an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/peachwave-celebrates-13-years-of-serving-sweet-treats-on-arthur-avenue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/peachwave-celebrates-13-years-of-serving-sweet-treats-on-arthur-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction almost done on 2-story logistics facility in Port Morris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction is beginning to wrap up on a 2-story logistics facility at 307 Bruckner Blvd. in Port Morris.The completed structure will be 59 feet tall and cover approximately 100,000 square feet, including 46,000 square feet of covered fleet parking and storage on the ground floor, a 46,000 square-foot high-bay warehouse with heights reaching 36 feet tall and an 8,200 square-foot mezzanine with additional operation space, including four loading docks and two drive-in doors.[caption id="attachmen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/construction-almost-done-on-2-story-logistics-facility-in-port-morris/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/construction-almost-done-on-2-story-logistics-facility-in-port-morris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani admin breaks ground on Tremont Avenue busway to speed up service for 40,000 riders in Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a long delay, the Bronx is finally getting its first busway.Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration broke ground Wednesday on the Tremont Avenue busway project, which seeks to deliver faster bus service for nearly 40,000 daily riders, amNewYork Metro learned ahead of Hizzoner's official announcement. Currently, the bus that travels on Tremont, the Bx36, moves as slowly as 5 miles per hour during peak times."We know that for too many Bronxites, riding a bus in our city doesn't get you where y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-admin-breaks-ground-on-tremont-avenue-busway-to-speed-up-service-for-40000-riders-in-bronx/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-admin-breaks-ground-on-tremont-avenue-busway-to-speed-up-service-for-40000-riders-in-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Mamdani admin to break ground on Tremont Avenue busway to speed up service for 40,000 riders in Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a long delay, the Bronx is finally getting its first busway.Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration will break ground Wednesday on the Tremont Avenue busway project, which seeks to deliver faster bus service for nearly 40,000 daily riders, amNewYork Metro learned ahead of Hizzoner's official announcement. Currently, the bus that travels on Tremont, the Bx36, moves as slow as 5 miles per hour during peak times.The project was supposed to begin construction last year, but it was stalled by his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-mamdani-admin-to-break-ground-on-tremont-avenue-busway-to-speed-up-service-for-40000-riders-in-bronx/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-mamdani-admin-to-break-ground-on-tremont-avenue-busway-to-speed-up-service-for-40000-riders-in-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Mamdani admin breaks ground on Tremont Avenue busway to speed up service for 40,000 riders in Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a long delay, the Bronx is finally getting its first busway.Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration broke ground Wednesday on the Tremont Avenue busway project, which seeks to deliver faster bus service for nearly 40,000 daily riders, amNewYork Metro learned ahead of Hizzoner's official announcement. Currently, the bus that travels on Tremont, the Bx36, moves as slow as 5 miles per hour during peak times."We know that for too many Bronxites, riding a bus in our city doesn't get you where you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-mamdani-admin-breaks-ground-on-tremont-avenue-busway-to-speed-up-service-for-40000-riders-in-bronx/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-mamdani-admin-breaks-ground-on-tremont-avenue-busway-to-speed-up-service-for-40000-riders-in-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 96 years, family-run Webster Plumbing Supply closes its doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A well-respected, family-run Bronx business closed its doors recently, just four years shy of the century mark.Last week, Investment Property Realty Group (IPRG), announced the sale of the Webster Plumbing&rsquo;s primary warehouse at 1758 Webster Avenue, located a few hundred feet from the southbound side of the Cross Bronx Expressway and an ancillary warehouse two blocks away at 1801 Carter Avenue.The two M1-1-zoned properties, consisting of approximately 19,000 square feet of built-out space,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-96-years-family-run-webster-plumbing-supply-closes-its-doors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-96-years-family-run-webster-plumbing-supply-closes-its-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tenants seek court to take over management of Fordham building due to hazardous living conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx tenants are asking the courts to appoint a third-party administrator to take over management of their Fordham apartment building, alleging hazardous conditions, hundreds of unresolved violations and a campaign of harassment by their landlord.Tenants at 2440 Walton Ave., filed an Article 7A petition in Bronx Civil Court on June 3, seeking court intervention to address what they describe as dangerous conditions at the 17-unit building, ranging from live wires and mold to damage caused by an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tenants-seek-court-to-take-over-management-of-fordham-building-due-to-hazardous-living-conditions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tenants-seek-court-to-take-over-management-of-fordham-building-due-to-hazardous-living-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astor Services opens new South Bronx center to expand mental health care]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly opened counseling center and crisis services facility in the South Bronx has expanded mental health services to meet a growing demand for mental health care in the borough.In late April, community-based non-profit organization Astor Services announced the official opening of its new Counseling Center &amp; Crisis Services location to help address the increasing need for mental health needs for local individuals and families.The new facility, located at 1057 Southern Boulevard in Longwood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/astor-services-opens-new-south-bronx-center-to-expand-mental-health-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/astor-services-opens-new-south-bronx-center-to-expand-mental-health-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC lawmaker to intro bills aimed at getting illegal e-motos off city streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Manhattan lawmaker is set to introduce legislation this week aimed specifically at reining in the kinds of illegal electric motorcycles (e-motos) that a 1eenager was riding when he got into a fatal crash with an SUV driver late last month.City Council Member Shaun Abreu (D-Manhattan), who chairs the body's Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, confirmed to amNewYork that he will introduce three bills on Thursday as part of a larger package that City Council Speaker Julie Menin began]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-lawmaker-to-intro-bills-aimed-at-getting-illegal-e-motos-off-city-streets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-lawmaker-to-intro-bills-aimed-at-getting-illegal-e-motos-off-city-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pelham Bay residents rally against e-bike corral taking up parking space]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s standoff at the corral. This time, at the NYC Department of Transportation&rsquo;s approved e-bike corrals being installed in the street beds around Pelham Bay.While a total of 38 new corrals are being created to hold the vast inventory of shared Veo and Lime scooters and bikes, some are in the street bed, necessitating the removal of a parking space.To counter this project, local residents James Rousseau and Deborah Melendez are circulating a petition demanding the corral installed a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/pelham-bay-residents-rally-against-e-bike-corral-taking-up-parking-space/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/pelham-bay-residents-rally-against-e-bike-corral-taking-up-parking-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Turners New York volunteers prepare for 70th annual interclub races]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 70 years, the Interclub Races have remained a summer tradition along Eastchester Bay, bringing together generations of families from the area&rsquo;s five beach clubs. This year, American Turners New York hosted the annual event, with volunteers spending days preparing the club to welcome hundreds of swimmers, families, and spectators.In the days leading up to the races, volunteers expanded the waterfront swim platform, prepared the pier, organized race equipment, and readied the grounds for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/american-turners-new-york-volunteers-prepare-for-70th-annual-interclub-races/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/american-turners-new-york-volunteers-prepare-for-70th-annual-interclub-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bronx Independent Cinema Center presents Bronx Film Week for second year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police seize and destroy the edible goods of a humble Dominican street vendor because he lacks a valid vendor permit. Tenants expose money-hungry landlords and corrupt real estate developers. A young girl analyzes the intersection of her Blackness and womanhood. Not only are these real-life issues facing everyday people, they are some of the themes at the center of this year&rsquo;s second annual Bronx Film Week.&nbsp;&nbsp;Created by the Bronx Independent Cinema Center (BICC), the festival feat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-independent-cinema-center-presents-bronx-film-week-for-second-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-independent-cinema-center-presents-bronx-film-week-for-second-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Times Opinion | Affordable for whom? A middle-class Bronxite is still waiting for an answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every time I see another announcement celebrating affordable housing in New York City, I ask the same question: affordable for whom?I was born and raised in the South Bronx. I grew up watching my mother stretch every dollar so the rent was paid, food was on the table and her children could still enjoy the occasional trip to the Bronx Zoo, Botanical Garden, Coney Island, or the aquarium.She taught me that being responsible means understanding exactly what your money can and cannot do. Today, I am]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-affordable-for-whom-a-middle-class-bronxite-is-still-waiting-for-an-answer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-affordable-for-whom-a-middle-class-bronxite-is-still-waiting-for-an-answer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[70th annual Interclub races celebrate seven decades of tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Generations of families gathered at American Turners New York to celebrate a remarkable milestone on Aug.1. for the 70th Annual Interclub Races, continuing one of Throggs Neck&rsquo;s longest-standing summer traditions.Hosted this year by American Turners New York, the annual competition brought together swimmers from White Cross Fishing Club, The D.A. Beach Club, The Strand, Askov Hall and American Turners New York for a day of friendly competition, sportsmanship and community pride.Swimmers of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/70th-annual-interclub-races-celebrate-seven-decades-of-tradition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/70th-annual-interclub-races-celebrate-seven-decades-of-tradition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Public Schools survey finds high family satisfaction ‘remains high,’ growing support for the chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) reported broadly positive results from its 20th annual School Survey, with more than 870,000 students, families and educators participating &mdash; a 2% increase in responses since last year, the agency said on Tuesday.The self-administered survey found "strong support" for Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels among educators and families. Approximately 77% of teachers said they have "strong confidence" in Samuels' leadership, while 72% &nbsp;said they "deeply trust him."&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-public-schools-survey-finds-high-family-satisfaction-remains-high-growing-support-for-the-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-public-schools-survey-finds-high-family-satisfaction-remains-high-growing-support-for-the-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx man sentenced for torturing and killing cat he had brought home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 26-year-old Bronx man was sentenced to two years in jail after pleading guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals in connection with the death of a cat he had brought into his apartment, the Bronx District Attorney's Office said on Monday.&nbsp;David Mosley, of East 198th Street in Bedford Park, was sentenced on Aug. 10 by Bronx Supreme Court Justice Laurence Bushing. He pleaded guilty to the charge on July 10 and was immediately remanded that day. Prosecutors said he will get credit for time se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-sentenced-for-torturing-and-killing-cat-he-had-brought-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-sentenced-for-torturing-and-killing-cat-he-had-brought-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacobi Hospital opens new art exhibit for behavioral health patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the opening of a new art exhibit at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi's Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Center (CATC) on Wednesday, Aug. 5.Part of NYC Health + Hospitals' art collection, this exhibit features 15 total works. The artworks are intended to inspire calmness, reflection and stillness in a space that is defined by constant movement and care. Color, rhythm and organic form are emphasized in these works.&ldquo;Thank you to the NYC Health + Hospit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/jacobi-hospital-opens-new-art-exhibit-for-behavioral-health-patients/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/jacobi-hospital-opens-new-art-exhibit-for-behavioral-health-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Movie night, free motorcycle lessons, back-to-school giveaway and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Movies Under the Stars: Freakier FridayFriday, Aug. 14, 8-10:30 p.m.Pelham Bay Park (Behind Bleachers - Lawn Behind the Track and Field Area), Middletown Road and Bruckner ExpresswayFreeGrab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and the Mayor&rsquo;s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. Movies begin at dusk. This event is free and open to the public.For more information, visit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-movie-night-free-motorcycle-lessons-back-to-school-giveaway-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-movie-night-free-motorcycle-lessons-back-to-school-giveaway-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than $1.5 million in grants headed to Bronx business improvement districts]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than $1.5 million are heading to the Bronx to support local organizations and business improvement districts to help the commercial corridors improve quality of life and increase foot traffic.The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) said the grants, distributed among 15 organizations, will fund neighborhood improvements as small businesses continue to grapple with rising operating costs.The money will support projects ranging from lighting and beautification to wayfinding, public art]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/more-than-15-million-in-grants-headed-to-bronx-business-improvement-districts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/more-than-15-million-in-grants-headed-to-bronx-business-improvement-districts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Health and Hospitals to add life-saving cardiac cath lab to Lincoln Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday that the state would invest nearly $10 million to help build a cardiac catheterization lab (cath lab) at Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx.The cath lab, which Hochul announced would materialize in the coming years, will be the fifth such specialized lab in the NYC Health and Hospitals system, joining Bellevue, Elmhurst, Jacobi, and South Brooklyn Health, according to hospital officials.A cath lab can mean the difference in surviving cardiac medical emergencie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-health-and-hospitals-to-add-life-saving-cardiac-cath-lab-to-lincoln-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-health-and-hospitals-to-add-life-saving-cardiac-cath-lab-to-lincoln-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani says he personally appealed to Trump on Haitian TPS as city ‘forced’ to dismiss workers who lost authorization]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Monday that he personally appealed to President Donald Trump to restore protections for Haitian immigrants, as his administration moved to dismiss city workers who lost their legal authorization to work following the end of Temporary Protected Status.Mamdani said he spoke with Trump before City Hall announced Friday that it was &ldquo;forced by federal law&rdquo; to review the work authorization of Haitian TPS holders and end the employment of those who could not est]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-says-he-personally-appealed-to-trump-on-haitian-tps-as-city-forced-to-dismiss-workers-who-lost-authorization/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-says-he-personally-appealed-to-trump-on-haitian-tps-as-city-forced-to-dismiss-workers-who-lost-authorization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental activists eye former New York Post printing plant in the South Bronx for solar rooftop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The massive former New York Post printing plant on the South Bronx waterfront could one day generate clean energy, train local workers, or provide public open space and return millions of dollars to the community under a new vision unveiled by South Bronx Unite.South Bronx Unite held its monthly meeting this week, bringing community members together with research fellows from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to examine the site's history and imagine how it could be transformed into a co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/environmental-activists-eye-former-new-york-post-printing-plant-in-the-south-bronx-for-solar-rooftop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/environmental-activists-eye-former-new-york-post-printing-plant-in-the-south-bronx-for-solar-rooftop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani draws line with DSA on police and prisons amid continued ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani drew a clear line between himself and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) on public safety last week, saying police, prisons and jails have a role in keeping New Yorkers safe while the organization&rsquo;s national program calls for steps toward fully abolishing the police and prison system.The policy distinction comes as DSA figures hold senior posts in Mamdani&rsquo;s administration, while the NYC-DSA&rsquo;s transit working group was among several advocacy groups i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-draws-line-with-dsa-on-police-and-prisons-amid-continued-ties/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-draws-line-with-dsa-on-police-and-prisons-amid-continued-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ground breaks on Casanova Residence, 96-unit affordable housing development in Hunts Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction has started on the Casanova Residence, an upcoming 100% affordable housing development with 96 units at 658-674 Casanova St. in Hunts Point.The development will be six stories tall. Of the 96 units, 38 will be dedicated to affordable housing and 58 will be for formerly homeless individuals. In addition to the housing units, the Casanova Residence will also have on-site services available to residents.Supportive housing units will cater to individuals and families who deal with serio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ground-breaks-on-casanova-residence-96-unit-affordable-housing-development-in-hunts-point/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ground-breaks-on-casanova-residence-96-unit-affordable-housing-development-in-hunts-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Bronx native is leaving home for a fresh start, and a full ride at Michigan State University]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to a full ride scholarship, one Castle Hill native is leaving her home borough to pursue her undergraduate degree. Sophia Tavarez hopes this move is just the first of many opportunities to travel abroad and explore the world while studying at Michigan State University&rsquo;s Honor College.&nbsp;Tavarez graduated from the Bronx High School of Science &mdash;the only of nine designated specialized high schools within the New York City system in the Bronx&mdash; this spring. Admission to th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/this-bronx-native-is-leaving-home-for-a-fresh-start-and-a-full-ride-at-michigan-state-university/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/this-bronx-native-is-leaving-home-for-a-fresh-start-and-a-full-ride-at-michigan-state-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Ferry workers unionize with Transport Workers Union in pursuit of better wages, stronger benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of New York City Ferry workers on Thursday evening voted unanimously to join the Transport Workers Union (TWU).The unit consists of 65 NYC Ferry technicians and welders, 61 of whom voted to unionize, with zero votes against. The workers are fighting for higher pay and stronger benefits, according to TWU.TWU represents 160,000 workers across several modes of transportation. That includes roughly 40,000 New York City Transit workers who are members of the union's Local 100. Those transit w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-ferry-workers-unionize-with-transport-workers-union-in-pursuit-of-better-wages-stronger-benefits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-ferry-workers-unionize-with-transport-workers-union-in-pursuit-of-better-wages-stronger-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two former Department of Probation workers challenge exits as scrutiny of Commissioner Goodwin grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of new court challenges are widening scrutiny of the New York City Department of Probation (DOP).Two former IT employees with the agency responsible for supervising parolees in the city allege that they were fired or effectively forced out after Commissioner Sharun Goodwin took office, before the agency advertised jobs tied to their work, while a separate whistleblower-retaliation suit against department leaders remains pending.Jenette Cummings and Demmi Slaughter filed separate Article 7]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/two-former-department-of-probation-workers-challenge-exits-as-scrutiny-of-commissioner-goodwin-grows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/two-former-department-of-probation-workers-challenge-exits-as-scrutiny-of-commissioner-goodwin-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for love? Popular Netflix show ‘Love Is Blind’ is casting in New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is love truly blind? New York City is going to find out.The popular Netflix show &ldquo;Love Is Blind&rdquo; is casting New York City singles who are committed to finding love for an upcoming season based in the Big Apple.&nbsp;&ldquo;Love Is Blind&rdquo; premiered on Netflix in February 2020, changing the way viewers saw dating reality shows. Singles from the same region meet their potential partners on dates and form connections in separate rooms called &ldquo;pods,&rdquo; never actually meeti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/looking-for-love-popular-netflix-show-love-is-blind-is-casting-in-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/looking-for-love-popular-netflix-show-love-is-blind-is-casting-in-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A biting problem: Twice as many NYC mosquito pools testing positive for dangerous West Nile virus this summer, health officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prep the bug spray, because New York City announced Thursday that the number of mosquito pools testing positive for West Nile virus this year has nearly doubled compared to the same time period in 2025, Health Department officials said.As of July 6, no confirmed human cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus have been reported to city health officials, but the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) urged New Yorkers to take precautionary steps to protect themselves and their loved ones a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-biting-problem-twice-as-many-nyc-mosquito-pools-testing-positive-for-dangerous-west-nile-virus-this-summer-health-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-biting-problem-twice-as-many-nyc-mosquito-pools-testing-positive-for-dangerous-west-nile-virus-this-summer-health-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babies on board: MTA moves to expand space for unfolded strollers on buses systemwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTA officials announced on Thursday that the agency is finally expanding its pilot program systemwide to designate space on city buses for caregivers to stand with unfolded strollers, following years of parent advocacy and testing.New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow, during an Aug. 6 Lower Manhattan news conference, said the expansion comes after a "successful" years-long pilot and is supported by funding approved by the state legislature."Parents will be able to ride without need]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/babies-on-board-mta-moves-to-expand-space-for-unfolded-strollers-on-buses-systemwide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/babies-on-board-mta-moves-to-expand-space-for-unfolded-strollers-on-buses-systemwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lehman College opens first dormitory for students on Grand Concourse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lehman College officially opened the doors to The Lehman Grand, its first student residence hall, on August 6, giving students a new housing option ahead of the fall semester.The apartment-style residence, developed by MADDD Equities, is housed inside the restored, landmarked Dollar Savings Bank building on the Grand Concourse at Fordham Road. The project transformed the long-vacant Art Deco landmark into housing for 180 students, making it the first student residence hall in Lehman College&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/lehman-college-opens-first-dormitory-for-students-on-grand-concourse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/lehman-college-opens-first-dormitory-for-students-on-grand-concourse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx explosion: Family reunites with beloved dogs feared lost in deadly five-alarm apartment building fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Falcon was at work when he heard about the deadly explosion and fire on Wednesday that engulfed the Bronx apartment building where he lived.&nbsp;By the time he, his wife, and their son reached their home on East 209th Street in Norwood, they saw flames shooting from the windows and smoke billowing into the air. Living on the bottom floor of the building now engulfed by the inferno, the Falcon family became overwhelmed with emotion, fearing the worst.&nbsp;According to Falcon, he has rescu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-explosion-family-reunites-with-beloved-dogs-feared-lost-in-deadly-five-alarm-apartment-building-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-explosion-family-reunites-with-beloved-dogs-feared-lost-in-deadly-five-alarm-apartment-building-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani admin warns over 40 companies to halt selling illegal e-bikes or face thousands of dollars in fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration is putting more than 40 online retailers on notice, alleging that they are illegally selling motorized two-wheeled devices they falsely market as e-bikes &mdash; and giving them until Aug. 18 to halt the practice or risk facing up to $2,000 fines.The mayor announced on Wednesday that city Corporation Counsel Steve Banks sent the 42 online stores a cease-and-desist letter. The missive demands that they immediately stop selling devices that can go above legal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-admin-warns-over-40-companies-to-halt-selling-illegal-e-bikes-or-face-thousands-of-dollars-in-fines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-admin-warns-over-40-companies-to-halt-selling-illegal-e-bikes-or-face-thousands-of-dollars-in-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;I want people to keep coming into the Bronx&rsquo; The BX Anime &amp; Comic Expo showcases the Bronx&rsquo;s growing creative scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cosplayers, comics and collectors riddled the halls of St. Helena's Roman Catholic Church on August 1 as people from all over the city attended the annual BX Anime &amp; Comic Expo.In 2020, Jose (Jcee) Esteva, owner of Lone Wolf Comics, questioned why there was no comic convention in the Bronx&ndash; he and other vendors regularly had to travel outside of the borough to places like Long Island or Manhattan to find their community.&ldquo;I rented a Banquet Hall on East Tremont Ave. I paid for eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/lsquoi-want-people-to-keep-coming-into-the-bronxrsquo-the-bx-anime-amp-comic-expo-showcases-the-bronxrsquos-growing-creative-scene/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/lsquoi-want-people-to-keep-coming-into-the-bronxrsquo-the-bx-anime-amp-comic-expo-showcases-the-bronxrsquos-growing-creative-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx public defenders have been on strike for ten days. How is it impacting the courts, and clients?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx courts are feeling the impact of the borough's over 300 public defense attorneys and legal professionals out on strike for ten days, both the union that launched the work stoppage and legal experts say.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Bronx Defender Services union says that if management does not meet their demands soon so they can get back to work, a backlog could quickly build in the criminal, immigration and family courts they represent people in, as they do not believe any substantive work is occurring]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-public-defenders-have-been-on-strike-for-ten-days-how-is-it-impacting-the-courts-and-clients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-public-defenders-have-been-on-strike-for-ten-days-how-is-it-impacting-the-courts-and-clients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx public defenders have been on strike for ten days. How is it impacting courts and clients?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx courts are feeling the impact of the borough's over 300 public defense attorneys and legal professionals out on strike for ten days, both the union that launched the work stoppage and legal experts say.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Bronx Defender Services union says that if management does not meet their demands soon so they can get back to work, a backlog could quickly build in the criminal, immigration and family courts they represent people in, as they do not believe any substantive work is occurring]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-public-defenders-have-been-on-strike-for-ten-days-how-is-it-impacting-courts-and-clients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-public-defenders-have-been-on-strike-for-ten-days-how-is-it-impacting-courts-and-clients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx public defenders have been on strike for nine days. How is it impacting the courts, and clients?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx courts are feeling the impact of the borough's over 300 public defense attorneys and legal professionals out on strike for nine days, both the union that launched the work stoppage and legal experts say.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Bronx Defender Services union says that if management does not meet their demands soon so they can get back to work, a backlog could quickly build in the criminal, immigration and family courts they represent people in, as they do not believe any substantive work is occurrin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-public-defenders-have-been-on-strike-for-nine-days-how-is-it-impacting-the-courts-and-clients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-public-defenders-have-been-on-strike-for-nine-days-how-is-it-impacting-the-courts-and-clients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction underway on Park Square development with 340 housing units in Yonkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction has begun on Park Square, a 7-story mixed-use building with 340 housing units at 1 Loehr Pl. in Yonkers.This $185 million structure will cover 500,000 square feet. Of the 340 residential units, 192 will be studios and 148 will be one-bedroom units. Additionally, 34 of the apartments will be reserved for affordable housing.In addition to the 340 apartments, Park Square will also have approximately 20,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space and a covered parking garage integrated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/construction-underway-on-park-square-development-with-340-housing-units-in-yonkers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/construction-underway-on-park-square-development-with-340-housing-units-in-yonkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRONX EXPLOSION: One dead, at least 11 people injured as fire consumes apartment building]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead, and at least 11 people were injured, including three critically, in an explosion and fire at a Bronx apartment building on Wednesday afternoon.Fire Department officials said the inferno ignited at about 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 5 on the second floor of 374 East 209th St. in Norwood. The cause of the blast is unknown at this time; ABC7 reported that initial calls indicated that it may have been sparked by a lithium-ion battery &mdash; which the FDNY has repeatedly pointed out is one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-explosion-one-dead-at-least-11-people-injured-as-fire-consumes-apartment-building/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-explosion-one-dead-at-least-11-people-injured-as-fire-consumes-apartment-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRONX EXPLOSION: At least 11 people injured as fire consumes apartment building]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 11 people were injured, including three critically, in an explosion and fire at a Bronx apartment building on Wednesday afternoon.Fire Department officials said the inferno ignited at about 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 5 on the second floor of 374 East 209th St. in Inwood. The cause of the blast is unknown at this time; ABC7 reported that initial calls indicated that it may have been sparked by a lithium-ion battery &mdash; which the FDNY has repeatedly pointed out is one of the most notorious fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-explosion-at-least-11-people-injured-as-fire-consumes-apartment-building/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-explosion-at-least-11-people-injured-as-fire-consumes-apartment-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani cheers El-Sayed’s Michigan win, mocks Mike Johnson’s ‘mini Mamdanis’ warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani accused House Speaker Mike Johnson of being &ldquo;deeply out of touch&rdquo; on Wednesday after the Republican warned that America risked being overrun by &ldquo;mini Mamdanis&rdquo; following progressive Abdul El-Sayed&rsquo;s victory in Michigan.El-Sayed, a physician and former public health official, edged Rep. Haley Stevens by less than 1 percentage point in the Democratic primary. The result sets up a November contest with former Rep. Mike Rogers, a Republican, that co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-cheers-el-sayeds-michigan-win-mocks-mike-johnsons-mini-mamdanis-warning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-cheers-el-sayeds-michigan-win-mocks-mike-johnsons-mini-mamdanis-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: City Council finds 4 Vision Zero actions were most effective in reducing street collision casualties in new analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new City Council analysis of data from the city's Vision Zero program to eliminate traffic deaths and injuries found that four specific interventions designed to slow vehicle speeds and boost pedestrian visibility were the most effective at reducing such casualties over its first 10 years in effect, amNewYork has learned.The analysis, which was shared with amNewYork ahead of its Wednesday release, looks at the effectiveness of nine specific street safety interventions, both physical infrastruc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-city-council-finds-4-vision-zero-actions-were-most-effective-in-reducing-street-collision-casualties-in-new-analysis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-city-council-finds-4-vision-zero-actions-were-most-effective-in-reducing-street-collision-casualties-in-new-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Be more free, be more adventurous’: Meet Chantz Rivera, the man walking from the Bronx to San Francisco]]></title><description><![CDATA[In America, some people view driving cross-country as a rite of passage, typically taken by young people on a mission to find themselves and explore what lies beyond their small corner of the world before heading off to college. For 29-year-old Chantz Rivera &mdash;a Bronx kid from humble means who acquired a string of odd jobs after high school&mdash; going cross-country seemed like a pie-in-the-sky idea, until some startling news changed the trajectory of his life.&nbsp;Rivera packed some esse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/be-more-free-be-more-adventurous-meet-chantz-rivera-the-man-walking-from-the-bronx-to-san-francisco/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/be-more-free-be-more-adventurous-meet-chantz-rivera-the-man-walking-from-the-bronx-to-san-francisco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City officials help Bronx homeowners prepare for increasingly severe storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the eve of yet another rainstorm, nearly 100 Bronx homeowners, property owners, and residents gathered in Hunts Point on July 28th for a town hall to learn about city resilience efforts strategies that will help them protect their homes and property from flood damage.The event, hosted by the Department of Environmental Protection, alongside Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and Council Member Justin Sanchez talked about the causes for flooding and ways homeowners can safeguard their home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-officials-help-bronx-homeowners-prepare-for-increasingly-severe-storms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-officials-help-bronx-homeowners-prepare-for-increasingly-severe-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council leaders float a raft of bills to curb e-bike and other micromobility device crashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[City Council leaders announced on Tuesday a package of 17 bills intended to curtail crashes involving e-bikes, e-scooters, and other micromobility devices that have become a common sight on city streets.In addition to the legislation itself, City Council Speaker Julie Menin also announced that she has scheduled a Sept. 30 public hearing on the devices. The proceeding aims to examine both the new legislative proposals and how the city currently regulates motorized two-wheelers."We at the City Cou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-leaders-float-a-raft-of-bills-to-curb-e-bike-and-other-micromobility-device-crashes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-leaders-float-a-raft-of-bills-to-curb-e-bike-and-other-micromobility-device-crashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bronx River inspires new anthology of films by local filmmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Bronx film lovers gathered for the premiere of an anthology of short films celebrating and inspired by the Bronx River on Thursday, July 16th.&nbsp;Hopeful participants were required to submit both a written proposal and a prior work sample. Seven were selected to receive a stipend for their project.&nbsp;&nbsp;The resultant films are as broad as you might expect from the lack of constraints in the brief. There were atmospheric experimental pieces, heartfelt spoken word and documentar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-river-inspires-new-anthology-of-films-by-local-filmmakers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-river-inspires-new-anthology-of-films-by-local-filmmakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands waitlisted as NYC awards its first free 2-K seats]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 2,000 New York City children received offers Tuesday for the city&rsquo;s first free 2-K seats, while roughly 3,700 applicants were placed on waitlists as a new report estimated that providing universal child care could require as much as $9.3 billion annually in direct service funding.More than 5,700 families applied for just over 2,000 seats beginning this fall, nearly three applicants for every available spot, according to City Hall.Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/thousands-waitlisted-as-nyc-awards-its-first-free-2-k-seats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/thousands-waitlisted-as-nyc-awards-its-first-free-2-k-seats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx man indicted for sexually abusing his ex-girlfriend’s son and other children at homeless shelters]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bronx man has been indicted on multiple charges after allegedly committing sex crimes against children, including his ex-girlfriend's son, while living in NYC homeless shelters, the Bronx District Attorney&rsquo;s Office announced on Monday.Stephen Charles (a.k.a. &ldquo;Jay&rdquo;), 42, of Grace Avenue in the Bronx, was arraigned on Aug. 3 by Supreme Court Justice Eugene Bowen.He faces an extensive list of charges, including: five counts of predatory sexual assault against a child; three coun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-indicted-for-sexually-abusing-his-ex-girlfriends-son-and-other-children-at-homeless-shelters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-indicted-for-sexually-abusing-his-ex-girlfriends-son-and-other-children-at-homeless-shelters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx School of Arts and Exploration opens this fall with arts-focused approach to special education]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Bronx elementary school focused on students with autism and intellectual disabilities will open this fall, combining specialized education with an arts-centered curriculum designed to help students build confidence and communication skills.The Bronx School of Arts and Exploration will welcome around 140 students, from kindergarten to second grade this September across two campuses, with plans to eventually expand to eighth grade. The school will offer visual arts, music, dance classes alon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-school-of-arts-and-exploration-opens-this-fall-with-arts-focused-approach-to-special-education/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-school-of-arts-and-exploration-opens-this-fall-with-arts-focused-approach-to-special-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney General issues consumer alert on speedy motorized two-wheelers illegally marketed as e-bikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the heels of a July 29 crash that killed a teenage e-moto rider, state Attorney General Letitia James last week issued an alert reminding consumers and businesses alike that it is illegal to buy or sell microbility devices that are marketed as e-bikes or e-scooters but can exceed New York's strict speed limits for the two-wheelers.James' office's alert makes clear that two-wheeled electric-assisted vehicles that go faster than 25 miles per hour inside of New York City and 20 mph across the re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/attorney-general-issues-consumer-alert-on-speedy-motorized-two-wheelers-illegally-marketed-as-e-bikes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/attorney-general-issues-consumer-alert-on-speedy-motorized-two-wheelers-illegally-marketed-as-e-bikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands seek exemptions as NYC rolls out new second-home tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roughly 2,000 applications for an exemption from New York City&rsquo;s new second-home tax have been completed by applicants, according to the city&rsquo;s Department of Finance.Another 4,800 applications have been started but not submitted, the agency said. Together, the number of applications started or submitted is equivalent to about 40% of the approximately 17,000 notices sent to property owners warning that they may be subject to the surcharge.The approximately 2,000 figure represents appl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/thousands-seek-exemptions-as-nyc-rolls-out-new-second-home-tax/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/thousands-seek-exemptions-as-nyc-rolls-out-new-second-home-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Morrisania Band, Summer Speed Series, Van Cortlandt House Museum tour and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morrisania Band Presents: A Tribute to Soul RoyaltyFriday, Aug. 7, 8-10 p.m.The Artist (Starving Artist), 249 City Island Ave.$12.51Step into a world of velvet vocals, unstoppable grooves and timeless hits. On Friday, Aug. 7, Morrisania Band transforms The Artist into a cathedral of soul as powerhouse vocalist Elissa Carmona leads an electrifying live tribute to the icons of R&amp;B, soul and funk. From Aretha to Marvin, Chaka to Stevie&mdash;expect a night you'll feel in your bones!For more inf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-morrisania-band-summer-speed-series-van-cortlandt-house-museum-tour-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-morrisania-band-summer-speed-series-van-cortlandt-house-museum-tour-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nefer Bookcafé in Wakefield offers Bronx residents a much-needed third space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tucked in the northeast Bronx right off the Wakefield station, Nefer Bookcaf&eacute;, located at 694 East 241st Street,&nbsp; is redefining what a community sanctuary looks like. Nefer has proved to be more than a place to browse books or grab a quick cup of coffee; the cafe offers a gathering space where history, literature, and conversation intertwine, inviting visitors to slow down and connect.For founder and owner Lonna Dawson, the vision has always expanded beyond selling books and simple c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nefer-bookcaf-in-wakefield-offers-bronx-residents-a-much-needed-third-space/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nefer-bookcaf-in-wakefield-offers-bronx-residents-a-much-needed-third-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Times Opinion | Stop competing for talent. Start building the workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly three out of four employers report difficulty finding qualified workers. Yet across America, classrooms are filled with potential engineers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, technicians, educators and business leaders. America's workforce challenge isn't a shortage of talent. It's a shortage of opportunities to develop that talent.For generations, America's workforce strategy followed a simple formula. Schools and colleges prepared young people for work. Employers recruited gradua]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-stop-competing-for-talent-start-building-the-workforce/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-stop-competing-for-talent-start-building-the-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After flooding and a five-month closure, Daisy&rsquo;s Juice Bar &amp; Caf&eacute; in Westchester Square fights to stay open]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Daisy's Juice Bar &amp; Caf&eacute; reopened after five months of repairs earlier this year, owners Daisy Alvarenga and her business partner had every reason to scale back. Instead, they expanded.The Westchester Square location, which had spent about $50,000 repairing damage caused by repeated flooding from an upstairs apartment, reopened with a dining room, free library, rotating art exhibits and expanded community programming&mdash;even as the business continues trying to pay off rent tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-flooding-and-a-five-month-closure-daisyrsquos-juice-bar-amp-cafeacute-in-westchester-square-fights-to-stay-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-flooding-and-a-five-month-closure-daisyrsquos-juice-bar-amp-cafeacute-in-westchester-square-fights-to-stay-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councilmember Justin Sanchez helps secure $7M for new Lincoln Hospital NICU]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City Councilmember Justin Sanchez announced on July 28 that a new state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) will be built in NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln with the help of a Fiscal Year 2027 capital funding award of $7 million on July 28.&nbsp;Cristina Contreras, Chief Executive Officer of NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, thanked Councilmember Sanchez for prioritizing the NICU, as well as NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin and the entire Bronx Delegation of the New York City Cou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/councilmember-justin-sanchez-helps-secure-7m-for-new-lincoln-hospital-nicu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/councilmember-justin-sanchez-helps-secure-7m-for-new-lincoln-hospital-nicu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AOC helps secure federal funding to remove abandoned vessels from NYC waterways]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura on the shores of Flushing Bay in College Point on Wednesday, July 29, to announce over $2 million in federal funding to remove abandoned vessels from the South Bronx, northern Queens and Brooklyn.The $2.3 million grant, made available by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program with the support of Ocasio-Cortez, will support the removal of 1 million pounds of abandoned vessels an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/aoc-helps-secure-federal-funding-to-remove-abandoned-vessels-from-nyc-waterways/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/aoc-helps-secure-federal-funding-to-remove-abandoned-vessels-from-nyc-waterways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction finished on 182-unit affordable housing building in Westchester Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction has now finished on a 7-story affordable housing building with 182 rental units at 1340 Blondell Ave. in Westchester Square.The building is 75 feet tall and covers 216,941 square feet, including 199,854 square feet of residential space, 15,304 square feet of commercial space and 1,783 square feet of community facility space. The rental units have an average unit scope of 851 square feet. Additional features of the property include ground-floor retail, a rear yard 30 feet in length a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/construction-finished-on-182-unit-affordable-housing-building-in-westchester-square/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/construction-finished-on-182-unit-affordable-housing-building-in-westchester-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction completed on mixed-use building with 82 apartments in West Farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction recently finished for an 8-story mixed-use building with 82 rental units at 872 Bronx Park S. in West Farms.The building. located at the corner of Bronx Park South and Mohegan Avenue, is fully enclosed in its facade, which consists of red brick with white and gray masonry trim surrounding a grid of recessed square windows with black frames. A rounded black metal canopy hangs over the ground floor and the northwest corner of the building has a curve. The roof of the structure is flat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/construction-completed-on-mixed-use-building-with-82-apartments-in-west-farms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/construction-completed-on-mixed-use-building-with-82-apartments-in-west-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx sex abuse pattern: Cops seek suspect who molested children and teenagers, reportedly at homeless shelters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in the Bronx need the public's help in finding a man wanted in connection with several sex abuse cases dating back to 2018.Special victims detectives want to talk to Stephen Charles, 42, the prime suspect in a sexual abuse pattern within three different Bronx precincts: the 43rd, 46th and 47th.&nbsp;The cluster of attacks took place between Jan. 1, 2018, and May 5 of this year. Cops say Charles allegedly sexually abused young men between 10 and 18 years of age in incidents reported to pol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-sex-abuse-pattern-cops-seek-suspect-who-molested-children-and-teenagers-reportedly-at-homeless-shelters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-sex-abuse-pattern-cops-seek-suspect-who-molested-children-and-teenagers-reportedly-at-homeless-shelters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx sex abuse pattern: Cops nab suspect who molested children and teenagers, reportedly at homeless shelters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in the Bronx have apprehended a man wanted in connection with several sex abuse cases dating back to 2018.Special victims detectives arrested on Friday night Stephen Charles, 42, the prime suspect in a sexual abuse pattern within three different Bronx precincts: the 43rd, 46th and 47th.&nbsp;The cluster of attacks took place between Jan. 1, 2018, and May 5 of this year. Cops say Charles allegedly sexually abused young men between 10 and 18 years of age in incidents reported to police. He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-sex-abuse-pattern-cops-nab-suspect-who-molested-children-and-teenagers-reportedly-at-homeless-shelters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-sex-abuse-pattern-cops-nab-suspect-who-molested-children-and-teenagers-reportedly-at-homeless-shelters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction completed on Crotona Belmont Senior Housing mixed-use building with 134 units]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction has wrapped up on Crotona Belmont Senior Housing, a 10-story mixed-use building with 134 rental units at 1883 Crotona Ave. in Crotona.The building's facade is composed of white, gray and beige metal paneling and charcoal-hued brick surrounding a grid of windows with black frames. The eighth and tenth stories feature setbacks on the massing, culminating in a flat roof topped with a photovoltaic canopy. The wider southeastern elevation has the main entrance.Each housing unit features]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/construction-completed-on-crotona-belmont-senior-housing-mixed-use-building-with-134-units/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/construction-completed-on-crotona-belmont-senior-housing-mixed-use-building-with-134-units/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery in progress for 11 units across two buildings in Kingsbridge, rent starts at $2,954]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.A housing lottery is currently running for 11 total units across two residential buildings at 2838 Webb Ave. and 2840 Webb Ave. in Kingsbridge.The buildings, which are each four stories tall, have 16 total units, with 5 being at market rate. Each of the 11 units set aside in the housing lottery are intended for those earning 130% of the area median income and with an asset limit of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-in-progress-for-11-units-across-two-buildings-in-kingsbridge-rent-starts-at-2954/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-in-progress-for-11-units-across-two-buildings-in-kingsbridge-rent-starts-at-2954/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC students explore the hidden side of Orchard Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 29, high school students in the City Parks Foundation Learning Gardens Training Program spent the whole day at Orchard Beach for an adventure off the beaten path.Rather than swimming or lounging on the sand, they geared up for a day of hiking and observation on trails leading to Hunter Island, along the Long Island Sound.Throughout the summer, students in the program have already gained valuable experience working in community gardens around the city, including in Jamaica, Queens, Browns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-students-explore-the-hidden-side-of-orchard-beach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-students-explore-the-hidden-side-of-orchard-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vending machines coming to 26 subway stations to help refresh riders with snacks and beverages on the go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Straphangers hankering for a salty snack or a cold beverage as they traverse the subways face ever-dwindling options as more and more retail stalls in the system have gone dark in recent years.But they may not have to go hungry or thirsty for any longer as the MTA announced Thursday that it has begun installing vending machines inside of empty retail spaces across 26 subway stations.MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber, during Wednesday's MTA board meeting, said the agency has filled some of those spa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/vending-machines-coming-to-26-subway-stations-to-help-refresh-riders-with-snacks-and-beverages-on-the-go/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/vending-machines-coming-to-26-subway-stations-to-help-refresh-riders-with-snacks-and-beverages-on-the-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After years of delays, city unveils new plan to repair sinking backyards of Villa Maria Homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of delays, the city presented a new plan Tuesday to move forward with repairing the sinking backyards at Villa Maria Homes &mdash; and this time, not every homeowner has to sign on before work can begin.At a Tuesday meeting, representatives from the Housing of Preservation and Development (HPD) and nonprofit Neighborhood Restore unveiled a new repair plan to approximately 45 homeowners. Instead of requiring signatures from all 114 homeowners before construction could begin, the city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-years-of-delays-city-unveils-new-plan-to-repair-sinking-backyards-of-villa-maria-homes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-years-of-delays-city-unveils-new-plan-to-repair-sinking-backyards-of-villa-maria-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House of horrors: Bronx grandmother and mother charged for allegedly starving autistic boy to death, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Bronx women could do nothing but stare outside a local precinct on Thursday afternoon after being charged with a heinous crime: the murder of their 16-year-old autistic son and grandson, allegedly by starving him to death.&nbsp;Denise Jarvis, 62, and her daughter, Geneva Jarvis, 36, were escorted in handcuffs from the 40th Precinct stationhouse on July 30, hours after detectives booked them on murder charges for the death of 16-year-old Adonis Jarvis earlier this year.Denise, the teen's gran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/house-of-horrors-bronx-grandmother-and-mother-charged-for-allegedly-starving-autistic-boy-to-death-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/house-of-horrors-bronx-grandmother-and-mother-charged-for-allegedly-starving-autistic-boy-to-death-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTA boss says agency ‘developing capacity’ for OMNY to show balances and transfers to riders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transit riders longing for the days of the MetroCard, when they could see their balances and transfers displayed on turnstiles when swiping onto the subway or a bus, may soon get those features back on the MTA's OMNY tap-and-pay system.MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber on Wednesday said that the agency is actively working on displaying those pieces of information on the tap-and-pay program, which replaced the MetroCard at the end of last year.&nbsp;"We're in the process of developing that capacity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-boss-says-agency-developing-capacity-for-omny-to-show-balances-and-transfers-to-riders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-boss-says-agency-developing-capacity-for-omny-to-show-balances-and-transfers-to-riders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Balcony solar’ could be coming to NYC apartments. Landlords may still have a say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 30 New York City elected officials are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that would let residents plug small solar systems into ordinary electrical outlets without first obtaining utility approval.In a letter seen by amNewYork, City Comptroller Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and 27 City Council members, including Speaker Julie Menin, argue that the Solar Up Now New York Act could help apartment residents lower their electricity bills and generate r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/balcony-solar-could-be-coming-to-nyc-apartments-landlords-may-still-have-a-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/balcony-solar-could-be-coming-to-nyc-apartments-landlords-may-still-have-a-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Deficits are starting to return’: MTA faces fiscal headwinds as increased costs outpace fare revenue, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MTA faces growing projected budget gaps over the next four years amid ballooning health care and fuel costs that come as it struggles to regain the level of farebox revenue it enjoyed prior to the coronavirus pandemic, according the agency's July budget update released on Wednesday.MTA officials, during a presentation at the agency's July board meeting, said that while the transit authority's budget remains balanced in 2026, it is projected to go further and further into the red over the nex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/deficits-are-starting-to-return-mta-faces-fiscal-headwinds-as-increased-costs-outpace-fare-revenue-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/deficits-are-starting-to-return-mta-faces-fiscal-headwinds-as-increased-costs-outpace-fare-revenue-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 stab wounds, zero justice? Bronx mother left in limbo as man accused of nearly killing her to walk free]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bronx woman who was stabbed 22 times says she is stuck in a living nightmare as the legal process surrounding her case stretches on without end, while the man allegedly responsible for her attack remains on the street.Kaitlynn Berman entered Bronx Supreme Court on Wednesday with hope that the constant court hearings would finally come to an end and the man responsible for unleashing a bloody attack as her 3-year-old daughter slept in the next room last year would finally be put behind bars. In]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/22-stab-wounds-zero-justice-bronx-mother-left-in-limbo-as-man-accused-of-nearly-killing-her-to-walk-free/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/22-stab-wounds-zero-justice-bronx-mother-left-in-limbo-as-man-accused-of-nearly-killing-her-to-walk-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop &amp; Shop donates $256,000 to support Food Bank for NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid an affordability crisis that leaves millions of New Yorkers and Bronxites hungry, the neighborhood supermarket chain Stop &amp; Shop has donated $256,000 to Food Bank for NYC to support distributions throughout the tri-state area.&nbsp;Food insecurity affects as many as 1.4 million New York City residents, but Bronxites are hit particularly hard, according to Food Bank for NYC. Approximately 22.6% of Bronx residents are currently food insecure, with the borough&rsquo;s median household inco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/stop-amp-shop-donates-256000-to-support-food-bank-for-nyc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/stop-amp-shop-donates-256000-to-support-food-bank-for-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery running for six units in adjacent Norwood residential buildings, rent starts at $2,696]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.New York City is running a housing lottery for six total units across two adjoining residential buildings at 3312 Decatur Ave. and 3314 Decatur Ave. in Norwood.These buildings, both four stories tall, have seven units each, for a total of 14. Eight of these units are at market rate. All six units set aside for the housing lottery are intended for those earning 130% of the area media]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-running-for-six-units-in-adjacent-norwood-residential-buildings-rent-starts-at-2696/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-running-for-six-units-in-adjacent-norwood-residential-buildings-rent-starts-at-2696/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Night Out Against Crime events across NYC bring block parties, bikes, books and more this August]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York families will have lots of opportunities to meet police officers, fellow community members and various organizations as National Night Out Against Crime returns to the five boroughs on Aug. 4.The annual event, which takes place nationwide in various locations on the first Tuesday in August, is aimed at strengthening relationships between residents and police departments while promoting neighborhood safety. Participating NYPD precincts will host various celebrations featuring food, music]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/national-night-out-against-crime-events-across-nyc-bring-block-parties-bikes-books-and-more-this-august/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/national-night-out-against-crime-events-across-nyc-bring-block-parties-bikes-books-and-more-this-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx cop killed in Midtown mass shooting honored at vigil on anniversary of his murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch paid tribute in the Bronx on Tuesday to the life of Detective Didarul Islam on the first anniversary of his murder in last summer's Midtown mass shooting.At less than one year of age, Islam's son cried out as his granddaughter walked him by a photograph of the fallen cop. Although the tot could not yet fully grasp the measure of his loss, it was clear he joined his family's sorrow outside the 47th Precinct's stationhouse.The still-mourni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-cop-killed-in-midtown-mass-shooting-honored-at-vigil-on-anniversary-of-his-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-cop-killed-in-midtown-mass-shooting-honored-at-vigil-on-anniversary-of-his-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harvesting Health Market returns for its fourth year, brings free farm-fresh produce to the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of neighbors stopped by the Museum of Bronx History in Norwood on July 16 to enjoy free vegetables and learn how to prepare a quick, nutritious meal out of them.&nbsp;Now in its fourth year, the Harvesting Health Market is back for another summer and will provide free produce at noon every other Thursday at 3266 Bainbridge Ave in Norwood until October 29 and every other Saturday at Morrison Plaza in Soundview until November 21.&nbsp;The market had&nbsp; organic potatoes, beets, collard gr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/harvesting-health-market-returns-for-its-fourth-year-brings-free-farm-fresh-produce-to-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/harvesting-health-market-returns-for-its-fourth-year-brings-free-farm-fresh-produce-to-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia secures $149K for Lehman College’s CNA training program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lehman College's CUNY on the Concourse announced Jul 28 that $149,000 capital funding secured by Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia will expand its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program.The funds will help modernize the equipment students use for hands-on learning, plus bring other upgrades to the campus at 2501 Grand Concourse, in Tapia&rsquo;s district. The CNA program within the CUNY School of Continuing and Professional Studies provides an entry point or career change opportunity for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/assembly-member-yudelka-tapia-secures-149k-for-lehman-colleges-cna-training-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/assembly-member-yudelka-tapia-secures-149k-for-lehman-colleges-cna-training-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: ‘The Odyssey’ proves Christopher Nolan can conquer another classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The power of a story is metaphysical, transcending the constraints of arbitrary human delineations like medium, race, and genre. A founding reference for most modern narratives, Homer's classic is often considered one of those stories that, if only due to a profoundly daunting aura, is functionally impossible to adapt.<br />
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" works best because of Nolan's understanding that the pervasive ability of stories to connect with human hearts &mdash;whether sang, written, perf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/review-the-odyssey-proves-christopher-nolan-can-conquer-another-classic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/review-the-odyssey-proves-christopher-nolan-can-conquer-another-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ‘Tropical Passage’ mural celebrates culture and community pride in Highbridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passersby on the Edward L. Grant Highway may have been surprised by the free hotdogs, burgers, and drinks being handed out on July 24. But what left the biggest impression may have been the new giant mural, &ldquo;Tropical Passage,&rdquo; created as part of a mission to uplift our borough.&nbsp;Kerry A. McLean, Vice President of Community Development at the Women&rsquo;s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco), explained that the idea for the mural came after WHEDco received a mult]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-tropical-passage-mural-celebrates-culture-and-community-pride-in-highbridge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-tropical-passage-mural-celebrates-culture-and-community-pride-in-highbridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Times Opinion | The Bronx needs more doctors. Federal policy can help]]></title><description><![CDATA[For me, medicine has always been personal. Growing up in the Bronx, I was fascinated by science and how it can improve lives.I knew I wanted to serve my community in my career, but it wasn&rsquo;t until I began caring for my grandmother in high school&mdash;taking her to medical appointments, coordinating among doctors, and managing her medications&mdash;that I realized my calling in medicine.The experience taught me that being a doctor means being an advocate for your patient.And it&rsquo;s a l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-the-bronx-needs-more-doctors-federal-policy-can-help/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-the-bronx-needs-more-doctors-federal-policy-can-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Act It Out, Talk It Out forum, camping, litter removal and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Act It Out, Talk It OutFriday, July 31, 6-9 p.m.Commonpoint Bronx Center, 1665 Hoe Ave.FreeCome spend an evening at Act It Out, Talk It Out! Presented by the 42nd Precinct Neighborhood Safety Council, this mental health forum showcases improv with real-life actors and a therapeutic wellness panel. We will provide food, mental health resources, giveaways and more&mdash; bond with your community through a real, healthy crowd conversation!For more information, visit commonpoint.org/event/act-it-out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-act-it-out-talk-it-out-forum-camping-litter-removal-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-act-it-out-talk-it-out-forum-camping-litter-removal-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani says Jewish safety is a priority as he stands by Netanyahu criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani insisted on Monday that his criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was directed at a political leader rather than Jewish New Yorkers. The mayor also repeated that the safety of the city&rsquo;s Jewish community remains one of his top priorities.Mamdani was responding to Netanyahu&rsquo;s accusation on Sunday that the mayor was &ldquo;fomenting hate&rdquo; and making Jewish New Yorkers feel unsafe following the stabbing of a Jewish man and an Asian man on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-says-jewish-safety-is-a-priority-as-he-stands-by-netanyahu-criticism/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-says-jewish-safety-is-a-priority-as-he-stands-by-netanyahu-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bronx secures $11.3M for Latino-serving nonprofits through state fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx will receive the largest share of a new $30 million state investment in Latino-serving nonprofits, with $11.3 million going to organizations that provide workforce training, education, immigrant services, food security and other programs across the borough.State and nonprofit leaders gathered Monday at Mercy Center in Mott Haven to kick off the Latinos United for Change (LUCHA) Equity Fund Year One Impact Tour, celebrating the inaugural recipients of the statewide grant program. The Br]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-secures-113m-for-latino-serving-nonprofits-through-state-fund/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-secures-113m-for-latino-serving-nonprofits-through-state-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘New sheriff in town’: NYC’s first Haitian sheriff takes office as TPS expires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared that "there's a new sheriff in town" on Monday as Edwin Raymond was sworn in to lead New York City&rsquo;s Sheriff&rsquo;s Office.The well-worn line carried unusual weight at the Brooklyn College ceremony, as Raymond, the son of Haitian immigrants, took office on the same day Temporary Protected Status expired for more than 300,000 Haitians living in the United States.&nbsp;He also inherits an agency whose former leader, Anthony Miranda, was fired by Mamdani earlier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-sheriff-in-town-nycs-first-haitian-sheriff-takes-office-as-tps-expires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-sheriff-in-town-nycs-first-haitian-sheriff-takes-office-as-tps-expires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘New sheriff in town’: NYC’s first Haitian sheriff sworn in as TPS expires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared that "there's a new sheriff in town" on Monday as Edwin Raymond was sworn in to lead New York City&rsquo;s Sheriff&rsquo;s Office.The well-worn line carried unusual weight at the Brooklyn College ceremony, as Raymond, the son of Haitian immigrants, took office on the same day Temporary Protected Status expired for more than 300,000 Haitians living in the United States.&nbsp;He also inherits an agency whose former leader, Anthony Miranda, was fired by Mamdani earlier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-sheriff-in-town-nycs-first-haitian-sheriff-sworn-in-as-tps-expires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-sheriff-in-town-nycs-first-haitian-sheriff-sworn-in-as-tps-expires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Defenders union walks off the job, joining ongoing strike of attorneys who represent court clients that can’t afford to pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yet another union representing public defenders representing clients who cannot afford attorneys in the city's justice system has gone on strike.Around 300 staff with the Bronx Defenders Union walked off the job on Monday &mdash; the third such guild to strike this month over economic demands on behalf of its lowest-paid workers.The move adds further strain on the city's court system. On Friday, 120 staff members of the Harlem-based Neighborhood Defender Services announced they were going on str]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-defenders-union-walks-off-the-job-joining-ongoing-strike-of-attorneys-who-represent-court-clients-that-cant-afford-to-pay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-defenders-union-walks-off-the-job-joining-ongoing-strike-of-attorneys-who-represent-court-clients-that-cant-afford-to-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slashing at Bronx high school leaves two men wounded, teenage suspect on run: cops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men were hospitalized after being slashed at a high school in the Bronx on Monday morning, police reported.Law enforcement sources said the bloody incident occurred inside William Howard Taft High School Educational Campus, located at 240 East 172nd St. in Claremont, at about 10:20 a.m. on July 27.&nbsp;Officers from the 44th Precinct rushed to the location after receiving a 911 call of a man slashed at the location.When they arrived, the cops found two victims: a 53-year-old man who had bee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/slashing-at-bronx-high-school-leaves-two-men-wounded-teenage-suspect-on-run-cops/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/slashing-at-bronx-high-school-leaves-two-men-wounded-teenage-suspect-on-run-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Dog Haven helps pet owners access low-cost and free pet supplies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid the city&rsquo;s affordability crisis, pets can suffer just as much as humans do. But the nonprofit Bronx Dog Haven, run by Hydia Cohen of Morrisania, is stepping in to help people keep their pets happy, healthy and safe.Cohen, known affectionately as &ldquo;The Dog Lady,&rdquo; has been running pet pantries and other resources as an official nonprofit since 2024. Most pantry visitors come from the Bronx, but some commute from the other boroughs and even Long Island, showing the great need]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-dog-haven-helps-pet-owners-access-low-cost-and-free-pet-supplies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-dog-haven-helps-pet-owners-access-low-cost-and-free-pet-supplies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani signs executive order requiring city vehicles be equipped with pedestrian alert, speed limiter devices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani this week ordered the city's non-emergency trucks be outfitted with devices warning pedestrians of their presence when making turns and that all new vehicles the city acquires be equipped with them as well as technology capping their top speeds.Mamdani took the action by signing Executive Order 19 on Thursday afternoon.The measure mandates that the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) add the pedestrian alert devices to the 4,000 city fleet trucks it manages]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-signs-executive-order-requiring-city-vehicles-be-equipped-with-pedestrian-alert-speed-limiter-devices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-signs-executive-order-requiring-city-vehicles-be-equipped-with-pedestrian-alert-speed-limiter-devices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This fall, the birthplace of hip-hop becomes home to the nation’s first School of Hip-Hop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first-of-its-kind Bronx School of Hip-Hop will open this fall and school staff intend to make sure students know and feel their place in history.&nbsp;Principal Jason Reyes will lead the inaugural class, starting with ninth grade and building capacity each year. Every aspect of the school, from the walls to the curriculum to the bells between classes, will be infused with hip-hop sounds, imagery and legacy, he told the Bronx Times.<br />
&ldquo;You&rsquo;re gonna know that you&rsquo;re in the Bron]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/this-fall-the-birthplace-of-hip-hop-becomes-home-to-the-nations-first-school-of-hip-hop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/this-fall-the-birthplace-of-hip-hop-becomes-home-to-the-nations-first-school-of-hip-hop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At D’Romanos Pizza, no one leaves hungry]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Daniel Romano saw an elderly woman pull half a pizza out of his pizzeria's trash can, he couldn't look away.He walked over, threw the discarded slice back into the garbage and handed her a fresh one instead. She started crying, but Romano had only one response: "Don't cry. Eat."That moment inspired the handwritten sign hanging in the window of&nbsp; D'Romano's Pizza on East Tremont Avenue stating: &ldquo;To the people eating out of the garbage, I have more love for you than you think. Pleas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/at-dromanos-pizza-no-one-leaves-hungry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/at-dromanos-pizza-no-one-leaves-hungry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cops search for two suspects in anti-LGBTQ attack in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two individuals allegedly attacked a man at an intersection in the Highbridge section of the Bronx last month in an apparent fit of anti-LGBTQ rage, according to the NYPD.At around 7:30 p.m. on June 25 &mdash; three days before the annual NYC Pride March &mdash; the two men allegedly approached a 43-year-old man at the intersection of Elliot Place and Jerome Avenue, voiced anti-LGBTQ statements, pushed him, and then punched and kicked his body, according to the NYPD.At that point, the pair alleg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/cops-search-for-two-suspects-in-anti-lgbtq-attack-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/cops-search-for-two-suspects-in-anti-lgbtq-attack-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transportation advocates urge Mamdani to release new Vision Zero plan, expand Sammy’s law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transportation advocates on Thursday urged Mayor Zohran Mamdani to release a new plan for Vision Zero, the city's program to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries from traffic crashes, while unveiling new data showing a rise in traffic deaths during the first half of 2026.The advocates, with the groups Transportation Alternatives (TA) and Families for Safe Streets, also called on the administration to greatly expand its use of Sammy's Law, which allows the city to lower speed limits to 20 mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/transportation-advocates-urge-mamdani-to-release-new-vision-zero-plan-expand-sammys-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/transportation-advocates-urge-mamdani-to-release-new-vision-zero-plan-expand-sammys-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grounds Donut House in Throggs Neck bring their viral sweets to Food Network show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grounds Donut House in Throggs Neck, opened in 2019, was already known and loved in the Bronx and by thousands of Instagram followers. Now, the team behind the cafe is making their TV debut on season 19 of the Food Network show, &ldquo;The Great Food Truck Race," which brings them on a cross-country culinary adventure.The new season premieres July 26 at 9 p.m. with episodes streaming the next day on HBO Max.Like most entrepreneurial ventures, the story behind Grounds is one of hustle and creativ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/grounds-donut-house-in-throggs-neck-bring-their-viral-sweets-to-food-network-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/grounds-donut-house-in-throggs-neck-bring-their-viral-sweets-to-food-network-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos | Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson hosts Disability Pride Month celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson partnered with Disability Unite and the Bronx Disability Advisory Council to host her fourth annual Disability Pride Month celebration on Thursday, July 9, at Bronx Borough Hall.Local elected officials, advocates, service providers, city agencies and community members came together at this event to celebrate Disability Pride Month and the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Bronx residents in attendance benefited by being able t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-hosts-disability-pride-month-celebration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-hosts-disability-pride-month-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani panel lines up five government-efficiency measures for November ballot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s answer to DOGE wants New Yorkers to change the City Charter this fall to speed up outdoor dining approvals, street safety projects, construction permitting and certain sales of city-owned land.The mayor&rsquo;s Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) released five proposed ballot questions on July 23 that would also change city contracting rules and establish a formula governing contributions to the city&rsquo;s rainy day fund.Several of the measures would elimina]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-panel-lines-up-five-government-efficiency-measures-for-november-ballot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-panel-lines-up-five-government-efficiency-measures-for-november-ballot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIRST ON amNY: You can win replica ‘Champions Way’ Knicks parade signs at DOT Summer Streets events]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if last month's New York Knicks championship parade never had to end?With the kickoff of its annual Summer Streets program this weekend, the city Department of Transportation is giving Knicks fanatics the chance to keep the celebratory vibes of the ticker tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes going in perpetuity.To promote the events, the agency is raffling off replicas of the "Champions Way" signs that adorned street poles along the Knicks parade route. Summer Streets participants in Manha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/first-on-amny-you-can-win-replica-champions-way-knicks-parade-signs-at-dot-summer-streets-events/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/first-on-amny-you-can-win-replica-champions-way-knicks-parade-signs-at-dot-summer-streets-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Brilla Bodega helps feed Bronx families while school is out]]></title><description><![CDATA[As schools close for the summer and thousands of children lose access to daily school meals, Brilla Charter Schools is filling the gap with a month long food pantry serving families across its Bronx campuses.The Brilla Bodega, operating on select days throughout July, distributes free bags of shelf-stable groceries while connecting parents to employment, educational and social services through Brilla's new Family Resource Center.The pantry offers donated nonperishable items including rice, beans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-brilla-bodega-helps-feed-bronx-families-while-school-is-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-brilla-bodega-helps-feed-bronx-families-while-school-is-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landlords sue to put Mamdani’s rent freeze on ice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven landlords sued Wednesday to overturn New York City&rsquo;s landmark rent freeze, accusing Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s administration of steering the Rent Guidelines Board toward an outcome he promised during his campaign, according to court filings.Hours after the case was filed, Richmond County Supreme Court Justice Ralph Porzio scheduled a virtual hearing for Sept. 2 on the challenge, including the landlords&rsquo; request to obtain internal communications involving City Hall, the Rent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/landlords-sue-to-put-mamdanis-rent-freeze-on-ice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/landlords-sue-to-put-mamdanis-rent-freeze-on-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How one NYC high schooler’s nonprofit brings sports coaching to kids in the Bronx and beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[While still in high school, Harry Honig has made a career out of introducing kids to sports in a supportive, inclusive environment.&nbsp;Through his program, Together Sports, Honig, who lives on the Upper East Side, has inspired thousands of kids from the Bronx, New York City, several U.S. states and even Thailand to feel confident in picking up a tennis racket, basketball or golf club for the first time.&nbsp;As Honig prepares for his senior year at The Ramaz School, he&rsquo;s running a succes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/how-one-nyc-high-schoolers-nonprofit-brings-sports-coaching-to-kids-in-the-bronx-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/how-one-nyc-high-schoolers-nonprofit-brings-sports-coaching-to-kids-in-the-bronx-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOT starts work on Fordham Road project to boost speeds on Bronx’s busiest bus corridor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city Department of Transportation on Wednesday kicked off construction on a long-stalled project to add offset bus lanes to a stretch of Fordham Road &mdash; the Bronx's busiest bus corridor, where the vehicles crawl at speeds as slow as five miles per hour during peak times.DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn, during a July 23 groundbreaking ceremony at the intersection of Fordham and Kingsbridge Roads, said the throughfare's buses are often slowed by traffic. The slugglish speeds at which the buse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dot-starts-work-on-fordham-road-project-to-boost-speeds-on-bronxs-busiest-bus-corridor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dot-starts-work-on-fordham-road-project-to-boost-speeds-on-bronxs-busiest-bus-corridor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOT starts work Fordham Road project to boost speeds on Bronx’s busiest bus corridor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city Department of Transportation on Wednesday kicked off construction on a long-stalled project to add offset bus lanes to a stretch of Fordham Road &mdash; the Bronx's busiest bus corridor, where the vehicles crawl at speeds as slow as five miles per hour during peak times.DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn, during a July 23 groundbreaking ceremony at the intersection of Fordham and Kingsbridge Roads, said the throughfare's buses are often slowed by traffic. The slugglish speeds at which the buse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dot-starts-work-fordham-road-project-to-boost-speeds-on-bronxs-busiest-bus-corridor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dot-starts-work-fordham-road-project-to-boost-speeds-on-bronxs-busiest-bus-corridor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani assembles an economic ‘dream team’ to redirect NYC’s powerful development arm toward affordability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani paired veteran city government and business leader Anthony Shorris with progressive antitrust champion Lina Khan on Wednesday to steer the city&rsquo;s influential Economic Development Corporation away from parts of its traditional development playbook and toward affordability, including making the administration&rsquo;s planned city-run grocery stores a top priority.Mamdani appointed Shorris as president and CEO of the powerful development corporation and Khan, the former c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-assembles-an-economic-dream-team-to-redirect-nycs-powerful-development-arm-toward-affordability/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-assembles-an-economic-dream-team-to-redirect-nycs-powerful-development-arm-toward-affordability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Borough President Vanessa Gibson allocates $56.3M from city budget towards Bronx education, healthcare and neighborhood upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson recently announced a total of $56.3 million in capital budget allocations for fiscal year 2027, including numerous investments in educational and medical technology.Each year, borough presidents must allocate a certain amount of discretionary capital funds depending on the borough&rsquo;s size and the total city budget. Capital dollars are to be used for long-lasting upgrades or additions, for instance, purchasing computers for a school or a new heating sys]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/borough-president-vanessa-gibson-allocates-563m-from-city-budget-towards-bronx-education-healthcare-and-neighborhood-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/borough-president-vanessa-gibson-allocates-563m-from-city-budget-towards-bronx-education-healthcare-and-neighborhood-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rendering unveiled for new 162-unit dormitory at Fordham University]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new rendering has been revealed for an upcoming 12-story dormitory at Fordham University that will be capable of housing up to 600 students at the intersection of Webster Avenue and East 197th Street.The planned dormitory, which will be built at 2740 Webster Ave. in Fordham, will cover 215,129 square feet and have 162 housing units. Most of these units will likely be multi-room suites.The property for this upcoming dormitory spans approximately 10,000 square feet. In addition to the building,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rendering-unveiled-for-new-162-unit-dormitory-at-fordham-university/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rendering-unveiled-for-new-162-unit-dormitory-at-fordham-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rendering unveiled for new 162-unit building near Fordham University]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new rendering has been revealed for an upcoming 12-story residential building near Fordham University that will be capable of housing up to 600 people at the intersection of Webster Avenue and East 197th Street.The planned building, which will be built at 2740 Webster Ave. in Fordham, will cover 215,129 square feet and have 162 housing units. Most of these units will likely be multi-room suites.The property for this upcoming building spans approximately 10,000 square feet. In addition to the b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rendering-unveiled-for-new-162-unit-building-near-fordham-university/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rendering-unveiled-for-new-162-unit-building-near-fordham-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Avenue food tours bring Bronx Little Italy’s history to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Little Italy was left off New York City's official Immigrant Enclave Map, the neighborhood around Arthur Avenue continues to celebrate its deep Italian roots&mdash;drawing tourists and Italian Americans from across the tri-state area.The original immigrant community may have largely moved away, but the businesses they built remain at the heart of the neighborhood.Danielle Oteri, an art historian by trade, began leading tours after being asked to show London food buyers around Arthur Avenue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/arthur-avenue-food-tours-bring-bronx-little-italys-history-to-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/arthur-avenue-food-tours-bring-bronx-little-italys-history-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City-owned rooftops and parking lots are ripe for solar and battery storage, NYC comptroller says]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City owns nearly 15,000 parcels covering roughly 14% of the five boroughs, but as of 2025, only about 31 megawatts of solar power had been installed across 187 city-owned facilities, according to a new report from City Comptroller Mark Levine.Levine is calling on the city to make better use of that sprawling real estate portfolio by installing solar panels and battery storage on more rooftops, parking lots, fleet depots and other public properties.Rather than developing projects one sit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-owned-rooftops-and-parking-lots-are-ripe-for-solar-and-battery-storage-nyc-comptroller-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-owned-rooftops-and-parking-lots-are-ripe-for-solar-and-battery-storage-nyc-comptroller-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major service changes coming to 1, 2, 3 trains starting this weekend so MTA can update aging switches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MTA warned 1, 2, and 3 train riders on Tuesday of service changes it is making beginning this weekend in order to replace switches on the 7th Avenue subway line in Lower Manhattan.Straphangers on all three lines, in addition to the 5 line, should prepare for the weekend switchups starting on July 24 and running through Aug. 24, the agency said. On each of those weekends, the modified schedules will be in effect from 9:30 p.m on Friday through 5 a.m. on Monday.The MTA said the work is necessa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/major-service-changes-coming-to-1-2-3-trains-starting-this-weekend-so-mta-can-update-aging-switches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/major-service-changes-coming-to-1-2-3-trains-starting-this-weekend-so-mta-can-update-aging-switches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTA boss Lieber says agency is ready for more severe rainfall, despite social media videos of subway flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTA officials insisted on Tuesday that the agency is prepared for more torrential rainfall on the heels of deluges last weekend captured by riders in a series of apocalyptic social media videos showing water gushing into several subway stations.Janno Lieber, the MTA's chair and CEO, said during a July 21 news conference at the agency's Hydrolics Facility in Downtown Brooklyn that it is ready for multiple forecasted inches of rainfall over the next several days.The MTA chair said agency personnel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-boss-lieber-says-agency-is-ready-for-more-severe-rainfall-despite-social-media-videos-of-subway-flooding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-boss-lieber-says-agency-is-ready-for-more-severe-rainfall-despite-social-media-videos-of-subway-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 30 years, Giordano’s Big G is finding a new home]]></title><description><![CDATA[After over 30 years with their current location on Paulding Avenue, meat wholesaler and retailer Giordano's Big G is in the process of transitioning to a bigger location only a few blocks away.The new location is at 1852 Bronxdale Avenue &ndash; across the street from a CTown Supermarket and only a few blocks from Pine Restaurant. Carl Giordano, owner and founder, prefers how the new location is in a residential area with significant passerby driving through the area and has multiple food busine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-30-years-giordanos-big-g-is-finding-a-new-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-30-years-giordanos-big-g-is-finding-a-new-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Build-A-Baddie universe hits the Bronx, sells out in 10 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of Bronxites attended Build-A-Baddie; an immersive shopping experience focused on uplifting female entrepreneurs and bringing together women on July 11 and 12.&nbsp;Olivia Glowacka previously founded the Jersey Creators Market, but after noticing it was dominated by primarily male owned brands, she created Build-A-Baddie.&nbsp;After multiple successful events throughout New Jersey, Glowacka&rsquo;s friend Bella Almanzar convinced her to visit the Bronx, resulting in their most viral eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-build-a-baddie-universe-hits-the-bronx-sells-out-in-10-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-build-a-baddie-universe-hits-the-bronx-sells-out-in-10-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are you fighting for? The Bronx’s Female Fight Club teaches women how to fight for themselves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many strong and brave women gather together everyday for the purpose of fitness and strengthening themselves at the all-female gym and health club: Female Fight Club, located at 5900 Riverdale Ave in the Bronx.The club offers more than just fitness classes, but a space for women to collectively come together for health, encouragement and community.Founded by Johanna Edmondson, Female Fight Club began as a small outdoor workout group in 2020 and has since grown into a women-centered fitness commu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/what-are-you-fighting-for-the-bronxs-female-fight-club-teaches-women-how-to-fight-for-themselves/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/what-are-you-fighting-for-the-bronxs-female-fight-club-teaches-women-how-to-fight-for-themselves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are you fighting for? The Bronx’s Female Fight Club helps women build strength through fitness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many strong and brave women gather together everyday for the purpose of fitness and strengthening themselves at the all-female gym and health club: Female Fight Club, located at 5900 Riverdale Ave in the Bronx.The club offers more than just fitness classes, but a space for women to collectively come together for health, encouragement and community.Founded by Johanna Edmondson, Female Fight Club began as a small outdoor workout group in 2020 and has since grown into a women-centered fitness commu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/what-are-you-fighting-for-the-bronxs-female-fight-club-helps-women-build-strength-through-fitness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/what-are-you-fighting-for-the-bronxs-female-fight-club-helps-women-build-strength-through-fitness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx elected officials inspect Horizon Juvenile Center, report overcrowded and dirty conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx elected officials conducted a July 20 inspection of Horizon Juvenile Center and immediately sounded the alarm about poor conditions and overcrowding at the facility.&nbsp;The visit by Assembly Member Amanda Septimo and State Senators Luis Sep&uacute;lveda and Jos&eacute; M. Serrano comes one month after 11 people were stabbed in a violent clash between residents and officers. Though no one was seriously injured, the incident shed light on problems at the center, which the officials said in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-elected-officials-inspect-horizon-juvenile-center-report-overcrowded-and-dirty-conditions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-elected-officials-inspect-horizon-juvenile-center-report-overcrowded-and-dirty-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Times Opinion | The Bronx’s Little Italy deserves a place on the mayor’s ‘Immigrant Enclaves’ map]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maybe it was an accident. Maybe it was deliberate.Whatever the reason, the Mamdani Administration&rsquo;s failure to include numerous immigrant neighborhoods in its new map of immigrant enclaves around the city showed a remarkable level of thoughtlessness by a team that claims to represent all New Yorkers, of all backgrounds.If the omission was an accident, then the Administration had better improve its internal vetting process.But if it was deliberate? Does that mean the new team at City Hall i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-the-bronxs-little-italy-deserves-a-place-on-the-mayors-immigrant-enclaves-map/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-the-bronxs-little-italy-deserves-a-place-on-the-mayors-immigrant-enclaves-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robotaxis in NYC could cause more deaths and serious injuries than for-hire-vehicles they’d replace, report projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study out Monday found that autonomous robotaxis in New York City would likely be 1.5 times more likely to cause traffic crashes resulting in deaths and serious injuries, per one million miles driven, than the human for-hire vehicle drivers they could replace, while also leading to more gridlock on city streets.The report seeks to understand how robotaxis &mdash; also known as for-hire autonomous vehicles (AVs) &mdash; would impact human for-hire-vehicle drivers who could be replaced by th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/robotaxis-in-nyc-could-cause-more-deaths-and-serious-injuries-than-for-hire-vehicles-theyd-replace-report-projects/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/robotaxis-in-nyc-could-cause-more-deaths-and-serious-injuries-than-for-hire-vehicles-theyd-replace-report-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Bronx United helps Bronx youth step onto the World Cup stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alejandro Pareja Nazario never imagined his hard work on and off the soccer field would lead him to stand alongside some of the world's biggest soccer stars.The 11-year-old was one of 27 South Bronx United players selected to serve as player escorts during this summer's FIFA Club World Cup, an opportunity that brought Bronx youth onto the field before kickoff at several tournament matches, including Sunday's final."It felt exciting at first," Pareja Nazario said. "I was very nervous since millio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/south-bronx-united-helps-bronx-youth-step-onto-the-world-cup-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/south-bronx-united-helps-bronx-youth-step-onto-the-world-cup-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Comedy, dance, yoga and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cafecito Comedy at Artizen NYCFriday, July 24, 9-10:30 p.m.Artizen NYC, 3700 Riverdale Ave.$20-25Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with laughs and good vibes at Artizen Comedy Night. This is your chance to catch some of the funniest acts NYC has to offer. Bring your friends, grab a drink and soak up the hilarious energy that only a live comedy show can deliver. Don&rsquo;t miss out on a night packed with humor, fun, and great company!For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/cafecit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-comedy-dance-yoga-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-comedy-dance-yoga-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parkchester street renamed for NYPD Detective Didarul Islam, who was killed in Midtown office shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly a year after NYPD detective Didarul Islam was killed in a Midtown mass shooting, a crowd of family, friends, elected officials, neighbors and fellow officers honored him with a street sign bearing his name on the Parkchester block he called home.&nbsp;The street co-naming ceremony at East 172nd Street and Beach Avenue unveiled the sign for Detective First Grade Didarul Islam Way. Islam died July 28, 2025, while working security detail at an office tower at 345 Park Avenue. Four other peop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/parkchester-street-renamed-for-nypd-detective-didarul-islam-who-was-killed-in-midtown-office-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/parkchester-street-renamed-for-nypd-detective-didarul-islam-who-was-killed-in-midtown-office-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery underway for 169 units at Starhill Phase II in Morris Heights, rent starts at $777]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.An affordable housing lottery recently launched for all 169 units at Starhill Phase II, located at 51 Featherbed Ln. in the Morris Heights neighborhood of the Bronx.The 6-story residential building's 169 housing units include 55 for those earning 40% of the area median income and with a $67,840 asset limit, 56 for those earning 50% of the area median income and with an asset limit o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-underway-for-169-units-at-starhill-phase-ii-in-morris-heights-rent-starts-at-777/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-underway-for-169-units-at-starhill-phase-ii-in-morris-heights-rent-starts-at-777/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stand Up to Violence Program Manager honored with proclamation by City Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx Stand Up to Violence Program Manager Heriberto &ldquo;Eddie&rdquo; Miranda was recently issued a proclamation by the New York City Council in recognition of his service, advocacy and unwavering commitment to violence prevention in the Bronx for over a decade.Since becoming a member of Stand Up to Violence's leadership team in 2018, Miranda has helped the program expand its community presence and impact through youth engagement initiatives, work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/stand-up-to-violence-program-manager-honored-with-proclamation-by-city-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/stand-up-to-violence-program-manager-honored-with-proclamation-by-city-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The MTA still accepts MetroCards in the OMNY era — but does anyone still swipe? Here are a few who do.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over half a year after the MTA switched to its OMNY tap-and-pay system, 98% of transit riders in New York City have adopted it. But who, if anyone, still uses the agency's prior payment method: the MetroCard?The MTA ended sales of the MetroCard, which had been in use for three decades, as soon as the calendar flipped to 2026. The agency framed the move as bidding farewell to the iconic yellow-and-blue plastic card and as marking the system's full transition to OMNY after years of introducing str]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-mta-still-accepts-metrocards-in-the-omny-era-but-does-anyone-still-swipe-here-are-a-few-who-do/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-mta-still-accepts-metrocards-in-the-omny-era-but-does-anyone-still-swipe-here-are-a-few-who-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration cuts grant for Bronx teen pregnancy prevention program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration recently eliminated grant funding across the state and in the Bronx for a program aimed at preventing teen pregnancy.The nonprofit Children&rsquo;s Aid has received millions in federal grant funds since 2015 and operated its Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) program under a recently renewed, multi-year grant set to end in 2028.&nbsp;But the organization received a June 26 letter from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) stating that funding was terminated as o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/trump-administration-cuts-grant-for-bronx-teen-pregnancy-prevention-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/trump-administration-cuts-grant-for-bronx-teen-pregnancy-prevention-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pelham Bay Little League calls for city action over drug use, encampments around Westchester Avenue fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pelham Bay Little League leaders are calling on elected officials and city agencies to address longstanding public safety and quality-of-life issues surrounding the league's fields, while seeking support for an ambitious overhaul of the decades-old facility.At a meeting Friday attended by Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, State Sen. Nathalia Fernandez, Council Member Shirley Aldebol and representatives from the Department of Transportation, Department of Social Services, NYPD, NYC Parks an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/pelham-bay-little-league-calls-for-city-action-over-drug-use-encampments-around-westchester-avenue-fields/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/pelham-bay-little-league-calls-for-city-action-over-drug-use-encampments-around-westchester-avenue-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Council gives itself an 18.2% raise — but Mamdani and Menin say no thanks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City Council voted Thursday to give its members an 18.2% raise, increasing rank-and-file lawmakers&rsquo; salaries from $148,500 to $175,500 and approving higher salaries for other elected offices across city government.The measure passed 42-6, with Speaker Julie Menin casting the lone abstention. It marks the first salary increase since 2016 for most of the affected officials and would also raise pay for the mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough presidents, Council speaker and distri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-council-gives-itself-an-182-raise-but-mamdani-and-menin-say-no-thanks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-council-gives-itself-an-182-raise-but-mamdani-and-menin-say-no-thanks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just in time for Summer Open Streets, NYC DOT unveils permanent safety upgrades on Decatur Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) recently completed a roadway safety project at Decatur Avenue between East 194th and 195th Streets, just in time for summer activities.The Kingsbridge Heights project, developed with community input, included a mid-block concrete curb extension with raised crosswalk and new crossing signage, as well as green plants and flowers. Painted curb extensions were installed to slow traffic and shorten the crossing distances for pedestrians, and th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/just-in-time-for-summer-open-streets-nyc-dot-unveils-permanent-safety-upgrades-on-decatur-avenue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/just-in-time-for-summer-open-streets-nyc-dot-unveils-permanent-safety-upgrades-on-decatur-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracey Towers residents demand more oversight of Mitchell-Lama housing after proposed 31% rent hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tracey Towers tenants urged City Council members Wednesday to strengthen oversight of Mitchell-Lama housing after their Bronx development was hit with a proposed 30.58% rent increase that residents say follows years of deteriorating conditions and deferred maintenance.The testimony came during a City Council oversight hearing examining the affordability of the Mitchell-Lama program and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development's role in monitoring the financial health of the city's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tracey-towers-residents-demand-more-oversight-of-mitchell-lama-housing-after-proposed-31-rent-hike/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tracey-towers-residents-demand-more-oversight-of-mitchell-lama-housing-after-proposed-31-rent-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani raises $301K in a month for 2029 reelection, opts out of NYC matching-funds program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani raised about $301,000 during the opening month of his 2029 reelection campaign and has decided not to participate in New York City&rsquo;s public matching-funds program &mdash; allowing him to accept larger donations and spend without the limits imposed on participating candidates.Mamdani&rsquo;s first campaign finance filing of the election cycle lists 5,874 contributors, with an average contribution of $52, according to the city's Campaign Finance Board.The campaign report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-raises-301k-in-a-month-for-2029-reelection-opts-out-of-nyc-matching-funds-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-raises-301k-in-a-month-for-2029-reelection-opts-out-of-nyc-matching-funds-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air quality alert: NYC handing out free KN95 masks as smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches unhealthy levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nope, that's not your usual summer haze &mdash; that's Canada's wildfire smoke still lingering.New York City is still under an Air Quality Advisory due to Canadian wildfire smoke, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching Level Red - Unhealthy (between 151-200) on Thursday morning. The advisory is due to continue through 11:59 p.m. tonight.Due to the air quality issues, the city is handing out free KN95 masks at select locations throughout the Five Boroughs, including at over 200 libraries, all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/air-quality-alert-nyc-handing-out-free-kn95-masks-as-smoke-from-canadian-wildfires-reaches-unhealthy-levels/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/air-quality-alert-nyc-handing-out-free-kn95-masks-as-smoke-from-canadian-wildfires-reaches-unhealthy-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ shot to death in Bronx neighborhood with surge of murders this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives in the Bronx are investigating the death of a DJ who was fatally shot near a nightclub early on Thursday morning in an area where murder rates have surged this year.Officers from the 46th Precinct were called to a report of an assault in front 2362 Jerome Ave., the M Lounge Restaurant, at around 4:26 a.m. on July 16.When they arrived at the scene, officers found a 29-year-old man lying on the street with a gunshot wound to his head.&nbsp;EMS pronounced the victim dead at the location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dj-shot-to-death-in-bronx-neighborhood-with-surge-of-murders-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dj-shot-to-death-in-bronx-neighborhood-with-surge-of-murders-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani unveils 23 NYC rental proposals, including credit-check reforms, tenant unions and tiny elevators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiny elevators in walk-ups. Formal recognition for tenant unions. A rethink of credit checks and the widely used requirement that apartment seekers earn 40 times the monthly rent.Those are among 23 proposals in a new roadmap released Thursday by the Mamdani administration, aimed at changing how New York City renters find apartments, report unsafe conditions, and confront landlords who fail to make repairs.The 67-page &ldquo;Rental Ripoff Recap&rdquo; grew out of five boroughwide hearings Mayor Z]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-unveils-23-nyc-rental-proposals-including-credit-check-reforms-tenant-unions-and-tiny-elevators/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-unveils-23-nyc-rental-proposals-including-credit-check-reforms-tenant-unions-and-tiny-elevators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani lays out 23 proposals to reshape renting in NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiny elevators in walk-ups. Formal recognition for tenant unions. A rethink of credit checks and the widely used requirement that apartment seekers earn 40 times the monthly rent.Those are among 23 proposals in a new roadmap released Thursday by the Mamdani administration, aimed at changing how New York City renters find apartments, report unsafe conditions, and confront landlords who fail to make repairs.The 67-page &ldquo;Rental Ripoff Recap&rdquo; grew out of five boroughwide hearings held be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-lays-out-23-proposals-to-reshape-renting-in-nyc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-lays-out-23-proposals-to-reshape-renting-in-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New federal Rikers remediation manager issues first report with deadlines for improving ‘unconstitutional’ jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The court-appointed federal oversight official tasked with fixing the failings&nbsp;of New York City&rsquo;s infamous Rikers Island jail complex issued his first&nbsp;report on Tuesday, detailing a month-by-month plan to resolve the safety and legal issues identified by a landmark 2015 lawsuit.Nicholas Deml, appointed in January by U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain to help restructure Rikers to ensure its conditions comply with the U.S. Constitution, wrote in his first report that a lot sti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-federal-rikers-remediation-manager-issues-first-report-with-deadlines-for-improving-unconstitutional-jail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-federal-rikers-remediation-manager-issues-first-report-with-deadlines-for-improving-unconstitutional-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx drug bust: Massive fentanyl operation in Fordham forces evacuation of daycare centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[An alleged fentanyl packaging and distribution operation in the Bronx was dismantled after investigators recovered 4.5 kilos (nearly 10 pounds) of the suspected drug from an apartment above two daycare centers, authorities announced on Wednesday.&nbsp;A short-term investigation into the operation led authorities to recover the dangerous narcotic inside an apartment at 2075 Morris Ave., a five-story residential apartment building in Fordham.Antonio Cabrera, 62, of NYC, was charged with first-degr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-drug-bust-massive-fentanyl-operation-in-fordham-forces-evacuation-of-daycare-centers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-drug-bust-massive-fentanyl-operation-in-fordham-forces-evacuation-of-daycare-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials break ground on NYC’s first public school ‘food forest’ in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a multi-year effort, elected officials broke ground on the city&rsquo;s first public school &ldquo;food forest&rdquo; at the Adlai Stevenson Educational Campus on July 15.&nbsp;One year of work has already been completed to transform the former garden and apple orchard behind the Soundview campus into a 46,000-square-foot forest ecosystem where students will engage in hands-on learning about food systems, climate, sustainability, nutrition and more.&nbsp;Next, work proceeds to the capital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/officials-break-ground-on-nycs-first-public-school-food-forest-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/officials-break-ground-on-nycs-first-public-school-food-forest-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC DOE worker and husband busted in $170,000 Bronx school cash scam: DA]]></title><description><![CDATA[A husband and wife team was sentenced for their roles in a scheme that defrauded the NYC Department of Education (DOE) of more than $170,000 through fraudulent purchase orders and invoices, according to the Bronx District Attorney&rsquo;s office on Tuesday.Darcel Clark, the borough&rsquo;s district attorney, said that Rusnelly Clase, 42, was sentenced to six months in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. Meanwhile, her husband, Justin Echevarria, 38, was sentenced to five y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-doe-worker-and-husband-busted-in-170000-bronx-school-cash-scam-da/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-doe-worker-and-husband-busted-in-170000-bronx-school-cash-scam-da/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx subway shover sought for random attack on straphanger, pushing him head-first toward oncoming D train]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in the Bronx are on the hunt for a maniac who pushed a straphanger into an oncoming train in a random assault last month.The NYPD released images Wednesday of the suspect wanted for the heinous attack, which occurred at around 2:20 p.m. on June 27 at the Fordham Road station on the D line near Grand Concourse.Law enforcement sources said the victim, a 47-year-old man, was standing on the platform waiting for a Manhattan-bound D train when the suspect approached him and pushed him without]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-shover-sought-for-random-attack-on-straphanger-pushing-him-head-first-toward-oncoming-d-train/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-shover-sought-for-random-attack-on-straphanger-pushing-him-head-first-toward-oncoming-d-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani moves forward on stalled Bronx busway, kicks off public engagement for slew of Brooklyn bus projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani is wasting no time in moving forward on his freshly released "Next Stop" plan for making city buses faster &mdash; announcing Wednesday that he is greenlighting several projects included in the roadmap.Chief among those undertakings will be the Bronx's first busway on Tremont Avenue. Mamdani's office said it would begin work this fall on the project, which had been shelved last year by former Mayor Eric Adams' administration.The mayor also revealed that his administration wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-moves-forward-on-stalled-bronx-busway-kicks-off-public-engagement-for-slew-of-brooklyn-bus-projects/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-moves-forward-on-stalled-bronx-busway-kicks-off-public-engagement-for-slew-of-brooklyn-bus-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 9th annual Latin American Foto Festival at the Bronx Documentary Center aims ‘for our Latino community to see themselves’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A variety of new indoor and outdoor photography installations have hit the Bronx, designed to highlight various stories and issues unique to Latin American countries and communities within the broader Latino diaspora.The 9th annual Latin American Foto Festival opened July 9 at the Bronx Documentary Center (BDC), with a reception led by Education Director Ricardo J. Partida that included a walk-through at the BDC's main building at 614 Courtlandt Ave, the Annex building and the surrounding blocks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-9th-annual-latin-american-foto-festival-at-the-bronx-documentary-center-aims-for-our-latino-community-to-see-themselves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-9th-annual-latin-american-foto-festival-at-the-bronx-documentary-center-aims-for-our-latino-community-to-see-themselves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CityLax helps bring lacrosse to more Bronx students as the sport gains momentum in the borough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even in a city famous for the Knicks and Yankees, the next big sport in the Bronx could be lacrosse, thanks to the nonprofit CityLax.Founded in 2005, the organization has worked with 20,000 students at 70 NYC public schools, including several KIPP charter schools in the Bronx. With support from USA Lacrosse, the sport&rsquo;s governing body, CityLax is introducing thousands of kids to the sport each year.&nbsp;Bronx Field Director Ryan Garling said he now regularly sees kids carrying lacrosse st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/citylax-helps-bring-lacrosse-to-more-bronx-students-as-the-sport-gains-momentum-in-the-borough/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/citylax-helps-bring-lacrosse-to-more-bronx-students-as-the-sport-gains-momentum-in-the-borough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2026: 15 Manhattan Restaurants Families Should Try]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_425876" align="alignnone" width="568"] Getty Images[/caption]NYC Restaurant Week is back for summer, giving families another chance to try some of the city&rsquo;s best restaurants at prix-fixe prices. We&rsquo;ve updated our guide with this season&rsquo;s participating restaurants, including easy family dinners, Broadway-friendly spots, and places worth saving for a special occasion.At a Glance:	NYC Restaurant Week runs July 20&ndash;August 16, 2026	Prix-fixe menus are a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-restaurant-week-summer-2026-15-manhattan-restaurants-families-should-try/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-restaurant-week-summer-2026-15-manhattan-restaurants-families-should-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Restaurant Week 2026 Is Almost Here: 15 Family-Friendly Restaurants to Book Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_425876" align="alignnone" width="568"] Getty Images[/caption]NYC Restaurant Week is back for summer, giving families another chance to try some of the city&rsquo;s best restaurants at prix-fixe prices. We&rsquo;ve updated our guide with this season&rsquo;s participating restaurants, including easy family dinners, Broadway-friendly spots, and places worth saving for a special occasion.At a Glance:	NYC Restaurant Week runs July 20&ndash;August 16, 2026	Prix-fixe menus are a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-restaurant-week-2026-is-almost-here-15-family-friendly-restaurants-to-book-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-restaurant-week-2026-is-almost-here-15-family-friendly-restaurants-to-book-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City officials expand pre-K special education programs in time for new school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five special education programs will expand into the city&rsquo;s pre-K classrooms for the first this fall, city officials announced on Tuesday.Through a $67.5 million investment, the expansion will make available the city&rsquo;s Nest, Horizon, AIMS, Path and ACES programs in 14 school districts across the five boroughs.&ldquo;Making pre-K truly universal means that no family has to go without just because their child needs a little extra help. And it means that having an Individualized Educati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-officials-expand-pre-k-special-education-programs-in-time-for-new-school-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-officials-expand-pre-k-special-education-programs-in-time-for-new-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Speaker’s Corner: A budget that delivers affordability, stability, and opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City Council has passed our annual budget &ndash; a milestone that occurs every year before the first of July.&nbsp;We started this process back in January, and after ensuring that we won&rsquo;t raise property taxes nor will we raid the Rainy-Day fund, it all came to a head last week.&nbsp;After six months of negotiations, I&rsquo;m extremely proud to share that the Council and the Mayor have agreed on a budget that supports our most vulnerable New Yorkers, strengthens the services they rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-speakers-corner-a-budget-that-delivers-affordability-stability-and-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-speakers-corner-a-budget-that-delivers-affordability-stability-and-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx poet Wilfredo Laracuente awarded prize by the Mayor’s office for poem on life after incarceration]]></title><description><![CDATA[While serving a 20-year prison sentence, Wilfredo Laracuente spent his time preparing for the life he hoped to build after his release, earning college degrees and discovering a passion for writing that would ultimately reshape his future.Now, the Soundview native is being recognized for that transformation. Laracuente was recently named one of three winners of the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice "Next Verse: Voices for Change" poetry contest, earning a $500 prize for his response to the prom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-poet-wilfredo-laracuente-awarded-prize-by-the-mayors-office-for-poem-on-life-after-incarceration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-poet-wilfredo-laracuente-awarded-prize-by-the-mayors-office-for-poem-on-life-after-incarceration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Dance at the Andrew Freedman Home, canoeing, a summer job fair and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boots in The Boogie Down!Friday, July 17, 6-9 p.m.Andrew Freedman Home, 1125 Grand ConcourseFreeSummer is here and Freedman Fridays at the historic Andrew Freedman Home are B-A-C-K! This time we are doing things a little different. We are excited to dance real smooth and turn the dancefloor out. Join for some good ole line-dancing with DJ Danny as your host.For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/boots-in-the-boogie-down-tickets-1992850325971.&nbsp;Caribeando Community Music and Dance Works]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-dance-at-the-andrew-freedman-home-canoeing-a-summer-job-fair-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-dance-at-the-andrew-freedman-home-canoeing-a-summer-job-fair-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani takes City Hall tech for a spin with five new ‘PIT crews’ to improve digital tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a Coney Island go-kart track on Monday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a City Hall &ldquo;pit crew&rdquo; intended to keep government technology from sputtering in the slow lane.After a couple of laps, Hizzoner announced the launch of five teams of technologists tasked with quickly turning his policy agenda into working digital tools, beginning with an online portal that will help the city enforce its new Click to Cancel protections.The administration will hire 30 full-time employees across fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-takes-city-hall-tech-for-a-spin-with-five-new-pit-crews-to-improve-digital-tools/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-takes-city-hall-tech-for-a-spin-with-five-new-pit-crews-to-improve-digital-tools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Cortlandt Park dog run renamed after community advocate Kathleen Duffy Corrigan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dog run at Oneida Ave. and Van Cortlandt Park East, now bears the name of longtime resident Kathleen Duffy Corrigan, who advocated for the creation of the space to benefit the human and canine residents of Woodlawn.&nbsp;A July 13 ceremony to rename the Oneida Dog Run, opened in 2018, was held in honor of Corrigan, a Woodlawn resident since the 1970s who died from cancer in 2022. Elected officials and family members remembered her as having endless compassion for both animals and people.&nbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/van-cortlandt-park-dog-run-renamed-after-community-advocate-kathleen-duffy-corrigan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/van-cortlandt-park-dog-run-renamed-after-community-advocate-kathleen-duffy-corrigan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decomposing bodies found in Bronx apartment after foul odor prompts 911 call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating after two decomposing bodies were discovered inside a Bronx apartment late Sunday night.The gruesome discovery came at about 11:35 p.m. on July 12 after officers from the 47th Precinct were called to 4065 Carpenter Ave. in Wakefield. The cops came after receiving a report of a foul odor coming from an apartment.&nbsp;Upon arrival, officers discovered two unknown people heavily decomposed. Police were not immediately able to report their ages or gender and they remai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/decomposing-bodies-found-in-bronx-apartment-after-foul-odor-prompts-911-call/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/decomposing-bodies-found-in-bronx-apartment-after-foul-odor-prompts-911-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay-Z Yankee Stadium concert delayed for several hours amid lockdown triggered by crowds rushing security]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay-Z famously sang about having "99 Problems." On Sunday night, he had a hundredth one: crowd control.The July 12 Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed by more than five hours due to waves of people, who were not ticket holders, storming into the venue past paying attendees.The incident unfolded Sunday night when hundreds of people rushed past ticket holders at several stadium entrances, breaching security in some cases, according to the New York Yankees, Jay-Z's entertainment firm Roc Na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/jay-z-yankee-stadium-concert-delayed-for-several-hours-amid-lockdown-triggered-by-crowds-rushing-security/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/jay-z-yankee-stadium-concert-delayed-for-several-hours-amid-lockdown-triggered-by-crowds-rushing-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third teen cuffed in Bronx shooting that left 5-year-old girl injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[A third teen has been cuffed for a brazen Bronx shooting earlier this year that left a 5-year-old girl injured as she held hands with her mother.According to police sources, the final suspect wanted in the near-deadly shooting was arrested on Sunday in the confines of the 41st Precinct.The 17-year-old boy, who authorities have not named due to his age, has been hit with attempted murder, assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and reckless endangerment charges. He now joins a 16-year-old boy w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/third-teen-cuffed-in-bronx-shooting-that-left-5-year-old-girl-injured/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/third-teen-cuffed-in-bronx-shooting-that-left-5-year-old-girl-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savor the Bronx kicks off week of dining deals at 40 local restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, The Bronx Tourism Council is reintroducing Savor the Bronx, a week-long borough wide event to uplift restaurants throughout Bronx and encourage Bronxites to dine out in their community.&nbsp;Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson said the week is meant to highlight local businesses.<br />
&ldquo;We want to focus on tourism and highlight our diversity and highlight the restaurants that really make a difference in the rocks,&rdquo; Gibson said.&nbsp;The Savor the Bronx launch event was hosted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/savor-the-bronx-kicks-off-week-of-dining-deals-at-40-local-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/savor-the-bronx-kicks-off-week-of-dining-deals-at-40-local-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City 3-K expansion gives 1,700 families preschool seats closer to home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to a recent expansion of 3-K seats, NYC families will save time this fall by dropping off their toddlers at preschool locations closer to home, City Hall officials said.The city announced Friday that its targeted effort to increase child care capacity in city ZIP codes with the most demand resulted in more than 1,700 families receiving offers for placements in more preferred schools.Emmy Liss, executive director of the Mayor&rsquo;s Office of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-3-k-expansion-gives-1700-families-preschool-seats-closer-to-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-3-k-expansion-gives-1700-families-preschool-seats-closer-to-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bronx is among top ten most popular cities for renters: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renter engagement in the Bronx was among the most active out of the 150 biggest cities in the United States in the first quarter of 2026, according to a report by RentCafe.Based on RentCafe's Rental Engagement Tracker (REnT), which provides updates on rental demand across the 150 largest cities in the country on a quarterly basis based on the millions of interactions on RentCafe's site and is determined based on availability of apartments, listing views, apartments saved as favorites and saved p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-is-among-top-ten-most-popular-cities-for-renters-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-is-among-top-ten-most-popular-cities-for-renters-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC’s new ‘click-to-cancel’ rule takes effect this fall to help New Yorkers get out of a bad subscription]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Yorkers who sign up for gym memberships, streaming services, and other recurring subscriptions must soon be allowed by law to cancel them just as easily &mdash; and through the same method they used to enroll &mdash; under a new city rule taking effect Oct. 1.The final &ldquo;click-to-cancel&rdquo; rule requires businesses to clearly disclose subscription terms and give customers a simple way to end automatic-renewal and continuous-service plans at any time, according to a notice of adoption]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nycs-new-click-to-cancel-rule-takes-effect-this-fall-to-help-new-yorkers-get-out-of-a-bad-subscription/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nycs-new-click-to-cancel-rule-takes-effect-this-fall-to-help-new-yorkers-get-out-of-a-bad-subscription/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bronx identified as small business hotspot over Manhattan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report by the GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab identified the Bronx as one of the nation&rsquo;s top 10 most entrepreneurial cities &mdash; even besting Manhattan.&nbsp;While the borough did not have the highest number of new businesses created among the top ten, it showed strong year-over-year growth, with 1,073 new businesses created in 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;	San Antonio, TX: 11% growth and 9,232 new businesses&nbsp;	Miami, FL: 8% growth and 36,565 new businesses&nbsp;	Milwaukee, WI: 8% gr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-identified-as-small-business-hotspot-over-manhattan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-identified-as-small-business-hotspot-over-manhattan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foreclosures in the Bronx hit seven-year high in second quarter of 2026: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the second quarter of 2026, the Bronx achieved the most foreclosures during a single quarter in seven years, according to a report by PropertyShark.The 109 first-time foreclosure filings in the Bronx were nearly double the 57 that occurred during the same quarter the previous year, marking a 91% boost. It was the highest number of foreclosures in a single quarter since the 150 foreclosures in the first quarter of 2019.A large portion of the first-time filings were driven by single-family]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/foreclosures-in-the-bronx-hit-seven-year-high-in-second-quarter-of-2026-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/foreclosures-in-the-bronx-hit-seven-year-high-in-second-quarter-of-2026-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery running for 18 units in Belmont, rent starts at $1,368]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.A housing lottery is currently in progress for 18 units at 2351 Lorillard Pl. in the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx.The 9-story residential building has 90 total housing units, with 72 being at market rate. Five of the 18 units set aside are intended for those earning 40% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $67,840. Another 11 are for those earning 70% of the are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-running-for-18-units-in-belmont-rent-starts-at-1368/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-running-for-18-units-in-belmont-rent-starts-at-1368/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuhgeddaboudit? Not Little Italy, Mamdani says after immigrant map backlash while blaming the former mayor for omission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday that the City will add Little Italy to a public-facing map of immigrant enclaves after Italian American leaders blasted its omission from a World Cup tourism program as an insult to one of New York&rsquo;s best-known immigrant neighborhoods.Asked about the controversy at an unrelated Manhattan press conference, Mamdani laid some of the blame at his predecessor, Eric Adams, saying the map was &ldquo;initially created by the prior administration in 2023.&rdquo; The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fuhgeddaboudit-not-little-italy-mamdani-says-after-immigrant-map-backlash-while-blaming-the-former-mayor-for-omission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fuhgeddaboudit-not-little-italy-mamdani-says-after-immigrant-map-backlash-while-blaming-the-former-mayor-for-omission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx NYPD inspector hit with rape charges months after being sued for alleged sexual assault of female cop in precinct]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NYPD inspector who led a Bronx police precinct and was accused in a civil suit of sexually assaulting a subordinate officer was arrested Friday morning after being indicted on rape charges, police announced.&nbsp;Jeremy Scheublin, 45, was cuffed at 7:10 a.m. on July 10 within the confines of the 46th Precinct, which he formerly led as its commanding officer. The arrest followed an Internal Affairs Bureau investigation last year, which was subsequently turned over to the Bronx District Attorne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-nypd-inspector-hit-with-rape-charges-months-after-being-sued-for-alleged-sexual-assault-of-female-cop-in-precinct/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-nypd-inspector-hit-with-rape-charges-months-after-being-sued-for-alleged-sexual-assault-of-female-cop-in-precinct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents and elected officials rally to reinstate bus stops at East Burnside and Grand Concourse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local elected officials and residents gathered July 9 to call on the MTA to reinstate bus stops that were removed in 2022 from East Burnside Ave. and Grand Concourse.&nbsp;The stops used to be on all four corners of the intersection but were removed under the Bronx Local Bus Network Final Plan, which eliminated 29 of 111 stops along the BX40 route and 24 of 114 stops on the BX42 to improve speed and efficiency.&nbsp;The MTA&rsquo;s six-month review showed that BX40 and BX42 riders saved an avera]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/residents-and-elected-officials-rally-to-reinstate-bus-stops-at-east-burnside-and-grand-concourse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/residents-and-elected-officials-rally-to-reinstate-bus-stops-at-east-burnside-and-grand-concourse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani says he’s still committed to fast and free buses, despite plan that omits the free part]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is still committed to following through on the other half of his campaign promise to make city buses fast and free, despite releasing a 51-page plan on Wednesday focused on the former, without mentioning the latter.Hizzoner, along with Gov. Kathy Hochul, MTA Chair Janno Lieber, and city Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn, rolled out the plan &mdash; "Next Stop" &mdash; during a celebratory Downtown Brooklyn news conference on Wednesday morning. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-says-hes-still-committed-to-fast-and-free-buses-despite-plan-that-omits-the-free-part/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-says-hes-still-committed-to-fast-and-free-buses-despite-plan-that-omits-the-free-part/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani says he remains committed to fast and free buses, despite plan that omits the free part]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is still committed to following through on the other half of his campaign promise to make city buses fast and free, despite releasing a 51-page plan on Wednesday focused on the former, without mentioning the latter.Hizzoner, along with Gov. Kathy Hochul, MTA Chair Janno Lieber, and city Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn, rolled out the plan &mdash; "Next Stop" &mdash; during a celebratory Downtown Brooklyn news conference on Wednesday morning. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-says-he-remains-committed-to-fast-and-free-buses-despite-plan-that-omits-the-free-part/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-says-he-remains-committed-to-fast-and-free-buses-despite-plan-that-omits-the-free-part/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Espaillat among those to introduce bill aimed at giving governors more oversight of immigration detention centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York State Rep. Adriano Espaillat, along with New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, introduced H.R.9271 to Congress on Thursday, June 11.Also known as the "Governor's Right to Inspect Act of 2026," the bill is meant to provide state governors with the authority to conduct health and safety oversight inspections of immigration detention facilities in their states and ensure the people detained there have basic human rights.The proposed legislation comes as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-espaillat-among-those-to-introduce-bill-aimed-at-giving-governors-more-oversight-of-immigration-detention-centers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-espaillat-among-those-to-introduce-bill-aimed-at-giving-governors-more-oversight-of-immigration-detention-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOMOS Social Care Network, Fordham University host Summer Mercado to connects Bronx families with food, housing and healthcare resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOMOS Social Care Network and Fordham University hosted Summer Mercado on July 7. Summer Mercado is a new community event which aims to promote healthier lifestyles to hundreds of Bronx residents.Summer Mercado enlisted athletes, health advocates, local leaders, and community-based organizations to help inform families about SOMOS' new program which offers housing assistance, transportation, food and personalized case management to Medicaid members.In New York, all Medicaid members can receive h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/somos-social-care-network-fordham-university-host-summer-mercado-to-connects-bronx-families-with-food-housing-and-healthcare-resources/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/somos-social-care-network-fordham-university-host-summer-mercado-to-connects-bronx-families-with-food-housing-and-healthcare-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-ed: Equal protection means protecting Jewish New Yorkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s Declaration of Independence guarantees that all people are entitled to &ldquo;life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.&rdquo; That promise must apply equally to all, including Jews.Today, Jews are in danger in their places of worship, in schools and colleges, online, and even in public spaces. Antisemitism, an ancient form of hatred, has metastasized into a modern form.Racism is defined as prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism byany individual, community or institution aga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-equal-protection-means-protecting-jewish-new-yorkers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-equal-protection-means-protecting-jewish-new-yorkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx-based Fieldston Power expands solar access to 72 rent-stabilized buildings across New York City to meet Local Law 97]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx-based Fieldston Power announced July 7 the completion of a community distributed solar network serving 72 rent-stabilized buildings, including 48 in the Bronx, helping landlords comply with Local Law 97 regulations, while lowering electricity costs for tenants.The company also unveiled a $200 million development pipeline to expand the model to roughly 1,000 additional rooftops over the next four years, with much of the investment focused on the Bronx. Co-founder Dr. Alex Weisberg said they]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-based-fieldston-power-expands-solar-access-to-72-rent-stabilized-buildings-across-new-york-city-to-meet-local-law-97/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-based-fieldston-power-expands-solar-access-to-72-rent-stabilized-buildings-across-new-york-city-to-meet-local-law-97/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Next Stop’: Mamdani, Hochul roll out plan to cut NYC bus trips by 6 minutes on 50 ‘priority’ routes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Gov. Kathy Hochul, the city Department of Transportation and the MTA on Wednesday unveiled a proposal for making the city's buses run 20% faster along 50 "priority corridors" &mdash; a change they say could save riders up to six minutes on trips along those routes.Among those 50 routes they pitched building five "rapid bus corridors," bus rapid transit-style designs equipped with infrastructure that allows the vehicles to move quickly and make stops at neighborhood bus stat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/next-stop-mamdani-hochul-roll-out-plan-to-cut-nyc-bus-trips-by-6-minutes-on-50-priority-routes-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/next-stop-mamdani-hochul-roll-out-plan-to-cut-nyc-bus-trips-by-6-minutes-on-50-priority-routes-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Next Stop’: Mamdani, Hochul roll out plan to cut NYC bus trips by 6 minutes on 50 ‘priority routes’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Gov. Kathy Hochul, the city Department of Transportation and the MTA have unveiled a proposal for making the city's buses run 20% faster along 50 "priority corridors" &mdash; a change they say could save riders up to six minutes on trips along those routes.They also pitched building five "rapid bus corridors," bus rapid transit-style routes equipped with infrastructure that allows the vehicles to move quickly and with neighborhood bus stations, across the city.Both proposal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/next-stop-mamdani-hochul-roll-out-plan-to-cut-nyc-bus-trips-by-6-minutes-on-50-priority-routes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/next-stop-mamdani-hochul-roll-out-plan-to-cut-nyc-bus-trips-by-6-minutes-on-50-priority-routes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transit workers union and MTA have differing views on state of contract talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[TWU Local 100 has gone nearly two months without a new contract as the union representing close to 40,000 New York City Transit workers and the MTA presented much different views on the state of negotiations.While Local 100 President John Chiarello took to social media last week to describe the talks as a "war" and accuse Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA of proposing "unacceptable" terms, agency spokesperson Tim Minton maintained the negotiations are "routine" and "productive.""For those of you who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/transit-workers-union-and-mta-have-differing-views-on-state-of-contract-talks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/transit-workers-union-and-mta-have-differing-views-on-state-of-contract-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson cuts the ribbon on 166 new affordable apartments in Bedford Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined a July 7 ribbon-cutting for two buildings at 19 and 21 East 198th St. in Bedford Park, developed by AG Holdings.&nbsp;Company leaders, nearby neighbors and workers enjoyed a block party that included a DJ, food and drinks, with the new 11-story buildings in the backdrop. They represent a total of 166 apartments, 34 of which are affordable to households earning up to 80% Area Median Income (AMI), or about $122,000 for a three-person family.&nbsp;[capt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-cuts-the-ribbon-on-166-new-affordable-apartments-in-bedford-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-cuts-the-ribbon-on-166-new-affordable-apartments-in-bedford-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC officials’ 18% salary hike gets support of fiscal watchdogs – but also a warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City lawmakers took up legislation Tuesday that would give elected officials 18.2% pay raises retroactive to Jan. 1, drawing support from good-government groups for the salary increases but warnings that part of the bill could weaken future public review of elected officials&rsquo; pay.Citizens Union and Reinvent Albany both backed the immediate raises but opposed a provision that would provide automatic salary increases of up to 8.25% in future terms if elected officials&rsquo; salarie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-officials-18-salary-hike-gets-support-of-fiscal-watchdogs-but-also-a-warning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-officials-18-salary-hike-gets-support-of-fiscal-watchdogs-but-also-a-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America 250: How the Bronx got its name]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the Bronx became one of New York City&rsquo;s five boroughs, it was native land, a river valley and a 17th Century colonial settlement shaped by European trade, Dutch power and the arrival of a man named Jonas Bronck.As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the early history of the Bronx shows how New York&rsquo;s colonial past extended far beyond Lower Manhattan. The borough&rsquo;s name traces back to Bronck. His arrival, agriculture and trade helped shape the identity of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/america-250-how-the-bronx-got-its-name/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/america-250-how-the-bronx-got-its-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx-born filmmaker Wilfred La Salle shooting new film in the borough about autism awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx-born filmmaker Wilfred La Salle is currently shooting his eighth original film, with many scenes shot at a house on Mosholu Parkway, for an original story that highlights autism awareness.La Salle serves as writer, director, producer and lead cinematographer for &ldquo;Lucy,&rdquo; which uses the Bronx home for all interior scenes, though the story is set in Westchester County.The fictional film follows Claire Ramsey (Amy Simon) and her husband George (Morris Napolitano), caring for their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-born-filmmaker-wilfred-la-salle-shooting-new-film-in-the-borough-about-autism-awareness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-born-filmmaker-wilfred-la-salle-shooting-new-film-in-the-borough-about-autism-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Community Board 1 votes down Mott Haven waterfront development after local resistance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposal to rezone portions of the South Bronx waterfront was voted down by Community Board 1 after residents raised concerns that the project was not affordable for the neighborhood and would continue a pattern of development that they say has failed to benefit longtime residents.The proposed project, first introduced to the board by affordable housing developers Phipps Houses and Douglaston Development in 2021, would bring 537 affordable apartments to two parcels at 110 E. 138th St. and 63 E]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-community-board-1-votes-down-mott-haven-waterfront-development-after-local-resistance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-community-board-1-votes-down-mott-haven-waterfront-development-after-local-resistance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx shooting: Cops seek suspect who killed man near liquor store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx detectives are looking for the suspect who shot a man dead outside a liquor store on Monday night.Police said the bloodshed occurred just before 8:15 p.m. on July 6 in front of 1503 White Plains Road, near Archer Street, in Parkchester.Officers from the 43rd Precinct rushed to the location after receiving a 911 call about the shooting. When they arrived, they found the victim, 46-year-old Shaun Whitchett of Metropolitan Oval in the Bronx, who suffered a single gunshot wound to his head.EMS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-cops-seek-suspect-who-killed-man-near-liquor-store/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-cops-seek-suspect-who-killed-man-near-liquor-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | First aid workshop, photobook discussion, concert honoring America’s 250th and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Aid Stop the Bleed WorkshopFriday, July 10, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Bronx Sunshine Garden, 1768 Bryant Ave.FreeCome to Bronx Sunshine Garden for an educational workshop on first aid and learning how to stop the bleed.&nbsp;For more information, visit nycgovparks.org/events/2026/07/10/first-aid-stop-the-bleed-workshop.&nbsp;&nbsp;Latin American Foto Festival 2026 Photobook Talk with Alicia Vera: Va a Llover Toda La NocheSaturday, July 11, 5-7 p.m.Bronx Documentary Center, 614 Courtlandt Ave.FreeMe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-first-aid-workshop-photobook-discussion-concert-honoring-americas-250th-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-first-aid-workshop-photobook-discussion-concert-honoring-americas-250th-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bronx Historical Society opens exhibit on the Bronx’s role in shaping America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx County Historical Society opened a new permanent exhibition at the Museum of Bronx History as part of their programming for America&rsquo;s 250th anniversary.<br />
&ldquo;The Bronx; Crucible of Liberty. Radicals, Runaways &amp; Revolutionaries; 1600-1850&rdquo; highlights the importance of areas we now know as the Bronx and lower Westchester county in the country&rsquo;s broader history.&nbsp;Steven Payne, director of the Bronx County Historical Society, said the exhibit, explores the tensi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-historical-society-opens-exhibit-on-the-bronxs-role-in-shaping-america/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-historical-society-opens-exhibit-on-the-bronxs-role-in-shaping-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx woman cuffed for allegedly stabbing friend to death during argument: cops]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bronx woman faces murder and manslaughter charges for stabbing her friend to death in their home on Sunday night, police sources said.Law enforcement sources said Lexus Bullock, 27, allegedly attacked a 31-year-old woman inside the residence at the corner of Teller Avenue and East 179th Street, across from Claremont Park, at about 8:22 p.m. on July 5.Officers from the 44th Precinct rushed to the location after receiving a 911 call about a reported stabbing. When they arrived, they found the vi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-woman-cuffed-for-allegedly-stabbing-friend-to-death-during-argument-cops/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-woman-cuffed-for-allegedly-stabbing-friend-to-death-during-argument-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC launches program to crack down on problem landlords]]></title><description><![CDATA[For months, Anna Giannicchi&rsquo;s bathroom ceiling rained water. A light in her ceiling also stopped working. Her neighbors&rsquo; toilets flood &ldquo;all the time&rdquo; and others&rsquo; entire floors flood. Stoves do not work. There&rsquo;s broken tiles. The stairwells are dirty and the lights sometimes do not work &mdash; and, Giannicchi said, &ldquo;We all have roaches.&rdquo;Giannicchi lives in a Washington Heights apartment building managed by A&amp;E Real Estate, a massive company who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-launches-program-to-crack-down-on-problem-landlords/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-launches-program-to-crack-down-on-problem-landlords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC HEATWAVE: Power problems force Con Edison to temporarily shut off nearly 10,000 Queens customers; nearly 400,000 others have voltage reduced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The epic NYC heatwave is taking a toll on the power grid, as Con Edison has temporarily shut off power to nearly 10,000 southwest Queens customers due to heat-related equipment problems and heavy electrical demand.The 9,800 customers who lost power on the afternoon of July 3 include residents in portions of Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill and South Ozone Park. Con Edison said the plugs were pulled in order for crews to more quickly repair damaged equipment and prevent larger and more wid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-heatwave-power-problems-force-con-edison-to-temporarily-shut-off-nearly-10000-queens-customers-nearly-400000-others-have-voltage-reduced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-heatwave-power-problems-force-con-edison-to-temporarily-shut-off-nearly-10000-queens-customers-nearly-400000-others-have-voltage-reduced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC HEATWAVE: Con Edison reports thousands of outages, urges New Yorkers to reduce electric usage amid power grid strain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The epic NYC heatwave is taking a toll on the power grid, as Con Edison reported more than 80,000 customers across the five boroughs had lost power on Thursday and early Friday morning due to weather-related equipment failures.The mercury soared up to 100 degrees in Central Park on Thursday, tying a 60-year-old record, but the humidity made it feel more like 110 to 115 degrees. New Yorkers did what they normally do during a heatwave: turn their air conditioners on, by the millions. They will con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-heatwave-con-edison-reports-thousands-of-outages-urges-new-yorkers-to-reduce-electric-usage-amid-power-grid-strain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-heatwave-con-edison-reports-thousands-of-outages-urges-new-yorkers-to-reduce-electric-usage-amid-power-grid-strain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to celebrate the 4th of July in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look out your window on the 4th of July and you're bound to spot fireworks lighting up the sky somewhere in the Bronx. If you're looking for more ways to celebrate Independence Day, here are a few events happening around the borough.Co-op City Live Fireworks CelebrationCo-op City Boulevard Greenway (across the Little League Field)Friday, July 3, 5 p.m.Co-op City residents will be holding a fireworks celebration featuring food vendors and music from The Unique Band, Tungsten Steele, Dany Martin &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/where-to-celebrate-the-4th-of-july-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/where-to-celebrate-the-4th-of-july-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTA to run enhanced service to Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, wrapping trains in American flag decals for 250th]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MTA is running enhanced service along multiple subway lines for July 4th this Saturday, while celebrating the country's 250th birthday this year with American flag wraps on some of its trains and buses. At the same time, it is advising riders to be aware of service changes over the holiday weekend.The transit agency is boosting service across the A, C, F, 3, 4, and 6 lines during the late afternoon and early evening on Saturday to make it easier for revelers headed to the Macy's 4th of July]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-to-run-enhanced-service-to-macys-4th-of-july-fireworks-wrapping-trains-in-american-flag-decals-for-250th/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-to-run-enhanced-service-to-macys-4th-of-july-fireworks-wrapping-trains-in-american-flag-decals-for-250th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Bronx guide to surviving the heat: Cooling centers, pools and more across the borough]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re in a summer heat wave &mdash; but not the fun kind.&nbsp;The entire city is under an extreme heat warning until 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, with heat index values &mdash;the &ldquo;feels like&rdquo; temperature&mdash; as high as 105 to 115 degrees.&nbsp;This kind of extreme heat and humidity for a prolonged period is dangerous. Every year, an average of 500 New Yorkers die prematurely from heat-related illnesses, and Black and Latino residents are disproportionately affected.In respo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-bronx-guide-to-surviving-the-heat-cooling-centers-pools-and-more-across-the-borough/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-bronx-guide-to-surviving-the-heat-cooling-centers-pools-and-more-across-the-borough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Times Opinion | Why I voted no on the $126 billion city budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once reminded us that the government has a moral obligation to serve the people, especially those who have the least. That belief has always guided my work as an elected official, and it guided my vote on&nbsp;New York City's $126 billion budget.Let me be clear: this budget contains meaningful investments that will improve the lives of many New Yorkers. I applaud the funding for CityFHEPS, Fair Fares, NYCHA, Crisis to Care, our parks and other initiatives that help wor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-why-i-voted-no-on-the-126-billion-city-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-why-i-voted-no-on-the-126-billion-city-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twelve Montefiore nurses laid off to be replaced by AI, nurses’ union says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montefiore nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) are furious over what they described as the layoff of 12 experienced nurses to be replaced with artificial intelligence software.Bronx elected officials joined a virtual press conference on July 1 that included NYSNA nurses, Council Member Shirley Aldebol, who chairs the labor committee, along with Assembly Members Jeffrey Dinowitz, Karines Reyes and Amanda Septimo and State Senator Nathalia Fernandez. Assembly Member]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/twelve-montefiore-nurses-laid-off-to-be-replaced-by-ai-nurses-union-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/twelve-montefiore-nurses-laid-off-to-be-replaced-by-ai-nurses-union-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America 250: They’re still coming to America: How New York became the proud colossus of immigration in America]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City&rsquo;s immigrants have shaped the U.S. over the last 250 years &mdash; and beyond, historians and officials say.&nbsp;From the days of Dutch colonists in the early 1600s to the opening of Ellis Island hundreds of years later, to the formal recognition of neighborhoods like Little Haiti in 2018, they&rsquo;re coming to America &mdash;&nbsp;even as the federal government seems determined to stop them like never before.&ldquo;When I think about America's story, I think about New York]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/america-250-theyre-still-coming-to-america-how-new-york-became-the-proud-colossus-of-immigration-in-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/america-250-theyre-still-coming-to-america-how-new-york-became-the-proud-colossus-of-immigration-in-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About ‘D’-arn time: MTA rolls out shiny new R211 trains on the D line, replacing 1980s-era rail cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[D train riders are in for a serious upgrade.The MTA on Wednesday debuted its newest trains, the R211s, on the D line. The Sixth Avenue line train is one of the system's longest, running between Coney Island in Brooklyn and Norwood or Bedford Park in the Bronx.The shiny new trains &mdash; which have already been rolled out on the A, C, G, and B lines as well as the Rockaway Park Shuttle and Staten Island Railway &mdash; sport a suite of modern features popular with riders. Those include 58-inch-w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/about-d-arn-time-mta-rolls-out-shiny-new-r211-trains-on-the-d-line-replacing-1980s-era-rail-cars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/about-d-arn-time-mta-rolls-out-shiny-new-r211-trains-on-the-d-line-replacing-1980s-era-rail-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee opens its first Bronx location in The Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee officially opened its first Bronx location on July 1, drawing crowds of eager customers whose lines wrapped around the block before the restaurant opened its doors.Located at the corner of Third Avenue and East 150th Street in The Hub, the restaurant marks Jollibee's long-awaited arrival in the borough, joining the company's growing list of New York City locations.Despite the onset of a major heat wave, customers lined up throughout the morning, many hoping]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/filipino-fast-food-chain-jollibee-opens-its-first-bronx-location-in-the-hub/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/filipino-fast-food-chain-jollibee-opens-its-first-bronx-location-in-the-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx elected officials celebrate big city budget wins — but Council Member Althea Stevens says it’s not enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the City Council came to a last-minute agreement on a $126 billion city budget for Fiscal Year 2027, Bronx representatives applauded several wins for the borough &mdash; but not all are celebrating.&nbsp;The council adopted the budget June 30 by a vote of 45 to 6, with Althea Stevens of the Bronx as the only Democrat to join Republicans Joann Ariola, David Carr, Frank Morano, Vickie Paladino and Inna Vernikov in opposition.Mamdani was tasked with closing a larger-than]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-elected-officials-celebrate-big-city-budget-wins-but-council-member-althea-stevens-says-its-not-enough/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-elected-officials-celebrate-big-city-budget-wins-but-council-member-althea-stevens-says-its-not-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vision Zero: NYC pedestrian traffic deaths hit record low for first half of this year, DOT data]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city Department of Transportation is set to announce on Wednesday that pedestrian traffic deaths reached an "all-time low" for the first six months of this year since the launch of the city's Vision Zero program to prevent such fatalities and serious injuries launched in 2014, amNewYork has learned.There were 46 pedestrian deaths over the first two quarters of 2026 &mdash; marking a 13% drop from the 53 that occurred over the same period last year, the DOT told amNewYork ahead of its July 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/vision-zero-nyc-pedestrian-traffic-deaths-hit-record-low-for-first-half-of-this-year-dot-data/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/vision-zero-nyc-pedestrian-traffic-deaths-hit-record-low-for-first-half-of-this-year-dot-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men’s Health Month fair brings free health screenings and resources to South Bronx families]]></title><description><![CDATA[In collaboration with the Mexican Coalition for the Empowerment of Youth and Families, a nonprofit organization serving the Latinx community in the Bronx, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, one of the largest health providers in the US, hosted a Men&rsquo;s Health Month Family Health Fair event on June 26.&nbsp;The event, which took place at Neumann Hall in the South Bronx&rsquo;s Immaculate Conception Church, was free for all ages and featured numerous organizations such as the Samaritan Daytop Vil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mens-health-month-fair-brings-free-health-screenings-and-resources-to-south-bronx-families/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mens-health-month-fair-brings-free-health-screenings-and-resources-to-south-bronx-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Heat Emergency: Mamdani Expands Pools and Cooling Centers for July 4th Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_425525" align="alignnone" width="568"] Getty Images[/caption]With dangerous heat hitting New York City, officials are adding more cooling centers, longer pool hours, and outreach teams working to keep families safe before the holiday weekend hits.At a Glance&nbsp;	A dangerous heat wave is arriving just as the holiday weekend kicks off.	The city is rolling out emergency measures across all five boroughs to help keep people safe.	Officials want families to think ahead &mdas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-heat-emergency-mamdani-expands-pools-and-cooling-centers-for-july-4th-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-heat-emergency-mamdani-expands-pools-and-cooling-centers-for-july-4th-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America 250 | New York City and its often forgotten role in the American Revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City is typically not lauded as a revolutionary site as much as cities like Boston or Philadelphia. During the war, however, it was of the utmost importance to both revolutionaries and the British.&nbsp;New York was positioned halfway between the northern and southern colonies, making it a vital location in the war, as noted by Elisabeth Sherman, the Robert A. and Elizabeth Rohn Jeffe Chief Curator and Deputy Director at the Museum of the City of New York (MCNY). Sherman aided in curati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/america-250-new-york-city-and-its-often-forgotten-role-in-the-american-revolution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/america-250-new-york-city-and-its-often-forgotten-role-in-the-american-revolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 700 Bronx families receive free groceries at community event backed by Goodr, NBA Total Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 700 Bronx families received a week&rsquo;s worth of free groceries at The Boys Club of New York, courtesy of Goodr and NBA Total Health on June 22.&nbsp;Offerings included fruits, vegetables, seafood, meats, milk, eggs, bread, cereal and various juices. Many families brought their own carts, which were retrieved and organized by staff to ensure the quickest possible flow of families.&nbsp;The event required free advanced registration, and Spanish-speaking staff were available to help attend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/more-than-700-bronx-families-receive-free-groceries-at-community-event-backed-by-goodr-nba-total-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/more-than-700-bronx-families-receive-free-groceries-at-community-event-backed-by-goodr-nba-total-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Bronx artist wants employees—not CEOs, to have a hall of fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local artist Sandr&eacute;a Flowers debuted &ldquo;V.O.I.C.E. Hall: The Employee Gallery&rdquo; at Bronx Kreate Hub on July 27. The exhibit aims to uplift employees of all types, creating a space where they can speak openly and be appreciated for their work.&nbsp;Flowers, a transportation infrastructure executive with over two decades of corporate experience, noticed an overarching need for an independent space dedicated to employees.&nbsp;&ldquo;We don't highlight, we don't archive, we don't sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/one-bronx-artist-wants-employeesnot-ceos-to-have-a-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/one-bronx-artist-wants-employeesnot-ceos-to-have-a-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$125.8B NYC BUDGET: Mamdani, Menin shake on deal at deadline with flat NYPD headcount, 9/11 records portal, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin shook hands Tuesday on a $125.8 billion NYC budget that holds NYPD headcount flat, funds a public portal for post-9/11 air quality and health records and adds hundreds of millions of dollars to city reserves.The agreement, Mamdani&rsquo;s first budget as mayor, came hours before the city&rsquo;s June 30 deadline and capped weeks of negotiations over policing, affordability programs, public services and the city&rsquo;s long-term fiscal he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/1258b-nyc-budget-mamdani-menin-shake-on-deal-at-deadline-with-flat-nypd-headcount-911-records-portal-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/1258b-nyc-budget-mamdani-menin-shake-on-deal-at-deadline-with-flat-nypd-headcount-911-records-portal-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the Bronx’s new gaming spot: Bledix Gaming Cafe creates a unique neighborhood hangout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Would you believe me if I told you there&rsquo;s a cafe in the Bronx that turns into a video game room? Bledix Gaming Cafe has created a different identity in a city where coffee shops often serve as quick study spots or pickup spots &mdash;one where specialty coffee meets competitive gaming and a welcoming community atmosphere.&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve grown steadily and built a loyal community,&rdquo; the caf&eacute;&rsquo;s owner, Edi Rudi, says when reflecting on the business&rsquo;s journey.Unlike]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-the-bronxs-new-gaming-spot-bledix-gaming-cafe-creates-a-unique-neighborhood-hangout/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-the-bronxs-new-gaming-spot-bledix-gaming-cafe-creates-a-unique-neighborhood-hangout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani, NYC Health + Hospitals break ground on $255M River Commons, bringing 328 affordable homes to the South Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city has broken ground on River Commons, a mixed-use development in Morrisania that will bring 328 affordable and supportive apartments, an expanded health care clinic and public green space to the South Bronx. The $255 million project is expected to open in 2027.Developed in partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and private developers, the project will rise on the campus of NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania. It will in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-nyc-health-hospitals-break-ground-on-255m-river-commons-bringing-328-affordable-homes-to-the-south-bronx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-nyc-health-hospitals-break-ground-on-255m-river-commons-bringing-328-affordable-homes-to-the-south-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani, NYC Health + Hospitals break ground on $255M River Commons, bringing 328 affordable affordable homes to the South Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city has broken ground on River Commons, a mixed-use development in Morrisania that will bring 328 affordable and supportive apartments, an expanded health care clinic and public green space to the South Bronx. The $255 million project is expected to open in 2027.Developed in partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and private developers, the project will rise on the campus of NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania. It will in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-nyc-health-hospitals-break-ground-on-255m-river-commons-bringing-328-affordable-affordable-homes-to-the-south-bronx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-nyc-health-hospitals-break-ground-on-255m-river-commons-bringing-328-affordable-affordable-homes-to-the-south-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx elected officials overwhelmingly endorse Governor Kathy Hochul for re-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[A slew of Bronx elected officials have endorsed incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul, who is running for a second full term in the November election.Hochul&rsquo;s campaign announced June 30 endorsements by Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson; City Council Members Elsie Encarnacion, Eric Dinowitz, Kevin Riley, Shirley Aldebol, Pierina Sanchez, Oswald Feliz, Justin Sanchez and Amanda Far&iacute;as; State Senators Jos&egrave; M. Serrano, Luis Sepulveda, Nathalia Fernandez and Jamaal T. Bailey; and A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-elected-officials-overwhelmingly-endorse-governor-kathy-hochul-for-re-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-elected-officials-overwhelmingly-endorse-governor-kathy-hochul-for-re-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC BUDGET: Fair Fares half-priced fare program expanded to make 340,000 more New Yorkers eligible]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NYC budget deal includes a significant expansion of the Fair Fares program, offering half-priced subway, bus and paratransit trips to an additional 340,000 New Yorkers who will now be eligible to participate, according to City Council Speaker Julie Menin's office.The speaker shook hands with Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the $125.8 billion spending plan on Tuesday morning, and it is set to be passed by the council later today, June 30, the deadline date for the city budget.The budget will make Fai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-budget-fair-fares-half-priced-fare-program-expanded-to-make-340000-more-new-yorkers-eligible/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-budget-fair-fares-half-priced-fare-program-expanded-to-make-340000-more-new-yorkers-eligible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC BUDGET: City Council expands Fair Fares half-priced fare program to make 340,000 more New Yorkers eligible]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NYC budget deal includes a significant expansion of the Fair Fares program, offering half-priced subway, bus and paratransit trips to an additional 340,000 New Yorkers who will now be eligible to participate, according to City Council Speaker Julie Menin's office.The speaker shook hands with Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the spending plan on Tuesday morning, and it is set to be passed by the council later today, June 30, the deadline date for the city budget.The budget will make Fair Fares accessi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-budget-city-council-expands-fair-fares-half-priced-fare-program-to-make-340000-more-new-yorkers-eligible/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-budget-city-council-expands-fair-fares-half-priced-fare-program-to-make-340000-more-new-yorkers-eligible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America 250 | Descendants of the First New Yorkers look for the ‘freedom to move forward’ through retelling history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of New York City is largely seen as part of &ldquo;the American Dream,&rdquo; bringing people opportunity, renewal, and progress. But as the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its birth through the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, the people who lived on the land first are recounting a more accurate and troubling narrative.&nbsp;Over two centuries since the founding fathers envisioned independence from the British and conceived the &ldquo;land]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/america-250-descendants-of-the-first-new-yorkers-look-for-the-freedom-to-move-forward-through-retelling-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/america-250-descendants-of-the-first-new-yorkers-look-for-the-freedom-to-move-forward-through-retelling-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC elected officials could get nearly 20% pay raises this summer – far more than they asked for]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City elected officials could be in line for a whopping 18.2% pay raises this summer after an independent commission quietly recommended salary increases for the mayor, City Council and other top city officials in a report published on election day.&nbsp;The Quadrennial Advisory Commission, appointed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani in March, recommended raising pay for the mayor, City Council members, borough presidents, the comptroller, public advocate, Council speaker, and district attorneys f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-elected-officials-could-get-nearly-20-pay-raises-this-summer-far-more-than-they-asked-for/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-elected-officials-could-get-nearly-20-pay-raises-this-summer-far-more-than-they-asked-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC BUDGET: Still no handshake between Mamdani and Menin as CityFHEPS fight comes down to deadline wire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin entered the final stretch of budget talks Monday without a handshake deal, days after a fight over funding for the city&rsquo;s rental assistance program derailed an expected agreement and sent Council members into the weekend demanding more money for CityFHEPS.The absence of a deal one day before the June 30 budget deadline marked an escalation in what had become one of the final sticking points in Mamdani&rsquo;s first budget negotiatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-budget-still-no-handshake-between-mamdani-and-menin-as-cityfheps-fight-comes-down-to-deadline-wire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-budget-still-no-handshake-between-mamdani-and-menin-as-cityfheps-fight-comes-down-to-deadline-wire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani presents artwork by Bronx-based designer Edwin Reyes at Toñita Fest 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crowd of thousands turned out June 28 for To&ntilde;ita Fest, an annual block party honoring Mar&iacute;a Antonia "To&ntilde;ita" Cay, who has kept her iconic Caribbean Social Club going strong despite decades of neighborhood change.People packed Grand St. between Driggs Ave. and Roebling St. for a full day of live music and dance performances, a DJ spinning Latin club hits, mini soccer matches, merch sales, drinks and more.With broad support behind her, To&ntilde;ita has persevered despite th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-presents-artwork-by-bronx-based-designer-edwin-reyes-at-toita-fest-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-presents-artwork-by-bronx-based-designer-edwin-reyes-at-toita-fest-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s upsetting, because it was preventable’ Bronx family accuses Jacobi and Montefiore of neglecting their mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family members of Bronx resident Teresa Gonzalez, 88, have filed complaints against Jacobi Medical Center and Montefiore Health System after their mother nearly developed a deadly bacterial infection after she was treated this spring.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gonzalez&rsquo;s adult children, Gigi Cinnante and Esteban Gonzalez, told the Bronx Times they filed their complaints alleging &ldquo;patient neglect, unsafe conditions and failure to meet basic standards of care.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gonzalez, who is paral]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/its-upsetting-because-it-was-preventable-bronx-family-accuses-jacobi-and-montefiore-of-neglecting-their-mother/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/its-upsetting-because-it-was-preventable-bronx-family-accuses-jacobi-and-montefiore-of-neglecting-their-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Indigenous art workshop, Fourth of July, Jay-Z listening party and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indigenous Art Workshop with NAIC-NYFriday, July 3, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Starlight Park, 1490 Sheridan Blvd.FreeJoin the North American Indigenous Center of New York and the Bronx River Alliance for this Indigenous Art Workshop. This family and kid-friendly event will offer participants an opportunity to learn traditional indigenous crafts and gain exposure to contemporary indigenous cultures. This activity is first-come, first-served.For more information, visit bronxriver.org/?s=Indigenous+Art+Works]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-indigenous-art-workshop-fourth-of-july-jay-z-listening-party-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-indigenous-art-workshop-fourth-of-july-jay-z-listening-party-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America 250 | Your last-minute guide to celebrating July 4 in New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[America's 250th birthday will be celebrated in grand style, as only New York can, with an array of amazing July 4 events across the five boroughs in the days ahead.Here are a few events that you can add to your calendar to celebrate this milestone.50th Macy&rsquo;s 4th of July Fireworks<br />
Multiple viewing spots<br />
8 p.m.It wouldn&rsquo;t be Independence Day in NYC without the Macy&rsquo;s 4th of July Fireworks! To celebrate both the 50th anniversary of the fireworks show and America&rsquo;s 250th bir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/america-250-your-last-minute-guide-to-celebrating-july-4-in-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/america-250-your-last-minute-guide-to-celebrating-july-4-in-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx rape case: Creep sought for attacking 13-year-old girl in secluded area of Van Cortlandt Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special victims detectives in the Bronx are looking for the brute who raped a 13-year-old girl inside Van Cortlandt Park earlier this week.The NYPD released images on Friday night of the suspect wanted for the heinous sex crime, which occurred at about 10 p.m. on June 23 near the corner of Broadway and West 261st Street.Law enforcement sources said the trouble began when the perpetrator approached the girl as they rode a northbound Bx9 bus, which stopped at the location.The creep and the victim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-rape-case-creep-sought-for-attacking-13-year-old-girl-in-secluded-area-of-van-cortlandt-park/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-rape-case-creep-sought-for-attacking-13-year-old-girl-in-secluded-area-of-van-cortlandt-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx fireworks extravaganza celebrates new Orchard Beach pavilion ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson led the annual Bronx Fireworks Extravaganza Thursday night at Orchard Beach, celebrating the United States&rsquo; 250th anniversary.&nbsp;With support from DJ Lex, WBLS&rsquo; own Dr. Bob Lee emceed the event, introducing speakers and hyping up the crowd of local politicians and families. Food and drink was provided to pre-approved attendees, though many Bronxites stood and sat directly outside the event to enjoy the festivities.&nbsp;DJ Pastor Roger Hambri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-fireworks-extravaganza-celebrates-new-orchard-beach-pavilion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-fireworks-extravaganza-celebrates-new-orchard-beach-pavilion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Department of Justice Memo sparks backlash from Bronx elected officials and disability advocacy groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[On June 18, the Department of Justice released a memo arguing that states aren't required to provide home and community-based services that keep disabled Americans out of institutions.U.S. Rep Ritchie Torres, who represents NY-15, sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) today urging the department to reconsider its opinion.<br />
&ldquo;For many of the people I serve, access to integrated, community-based care can mean the difference between living at home, among family and friends they love,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/department-of-justice-memo-sparks-backlash-from-bronx-elected-officials-and-disability-advocacy-groups/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/department-of-justice-memo-sparks-backlash-from-bronx-elected-officials-and-disability-advocacy-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lone RGB dissenter says there was no City Hall interference in rent freeze vote, but warns cost relief must follow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lone Rent Guidelines Board member to vote against Thursday night&rsquo;s rent freeze said Friday that he saw no interference from Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s administration in the board&rsquo;s decision, pushing back on part of a resigned owner representative&rsquo;s allegations, but warned that repeated freezes without cost relief could strain the city&rsquo;s aging rent-stabilized housing stock.Arpit Gupta, an associate professor of finance at NYU Stern and a public member of the RGB, mad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/lone-rgb-dissenter-says-there-was-no-city-hall-interference-in-rent-freeze-vote-but-warns-cost-relief-must-follow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/lone-rgb-dissenter-says-there-was-no-city-hall-interference-in-rent-freeze-vote-but-warns-cost-relief-must-follow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx subway slasher sought for attacking man on 4 line in bloody ambush]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transit detectives in the Bronx are working to find the subway slasher who attacked a man on the 4 line earlier this month.Police said the slashing occurred at about 3 p.m. on June 16 at the Fordham Road station, above Jerome Avenue, in University Heights.According to law enforcement sources, the suspect approached the victim, a 24-year-old man, on the Manhattan-bound platform and went on the attack. Using an unidentified sharp object, police said, the perpetrator sliced the right side of the vi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-slasher-sought-for-attacking-man-on-4-line-in-bloody-ambush/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-slasher-sought-for-attacking-man-on-4-line-in-bloody-ambush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE | NYC Transit President Crichlow talks with amNewYork about ‘European’ fare enforcement on buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[As MTA NYC Transit has nearly completed its shift from the MetroCard to its tap-and-pay OMNY system since the start of this year, it has sought to revamp its approach to combating fare evasion on its buses.Fare evasion has become widespread on buses, particularly in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, when the MTA allowed passengers to enter through buses' back doors without paying to avoid spreading the virus to drivers, agency officials have said.Because there is no way to verify MetroC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-nyc-transit-president-crichlow-talks-with-amnewyork-about-european-fare-enforcement-on-buses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-nyc-transit-president-crichlow-talks-with-amnewyork-about-european-fare-enforcement-on-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘There is no way to repair it’ NYC Parks seeks funding for Van Cortlandt Park Stadium demolition ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deteriorating Van Cortlandt Park Stadium has reached a point where it can no longer be repaired and will require significant funding for demolition, according to officials from the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, who returned to Community Board 8 on the results of a structural assessment."There is no way to repair it," said Maralisa Wise, director of architecture for NYC Parks, told board members during the Parks and Recreation Committee's final meeting before its summer re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/there-is-no-way-to-repair-it-nyc-parks-seeks-funding-for-van-cortlandt-park-stadium-demolition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/there-is-no-way-to-repair-it-nyc-parks-seeks-funding-for-van-cortlandt-park-stadium-demolition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America 250 time machine: New app turns Lower Manhattan into 1776 Revolutionary New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Picture it: New York, 1776. The British began their harsh, 7-year occupation of Manhattan, fighting the American colonists who wanted nothing but freedom and independence from the tyrannical King George. For the next two years, bloodshed in the name of liberty permeates the streets of New York City.A fire breaks out in Lower Manhattan, destroying buildings and homes, including the original Trinity Church. Whether it was done deliberately by British troops, no one knows. Battles between the Briti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/america-250-time-machine-new-app-turns-lower-manhattan-into-1776-revolutionary-new-york/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/america-250-time-machine-new-app-turns-lower-manhattan-into-1776-revolutionary-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Summer Jam, the borough’s only free music festival, celebrates its fifth year]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Sirens and The Fox and King.&nbsp;"It's just amazing to see all these people come here, who have been coming here for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-summer-jam-the-boroughs-only-free-music-festival-celebrates-its-fifth-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-summer-jam-the-boroughs-only-free-music-festival-celebrates-its-fifth-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rent board landlord rep quits hours before final vote, alleges rent freeze was predetermined]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Rent Guidelines Board owner representative has resigned hours before Thursday night&rsquo;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 &ldquo;is not administ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rent-board-landlord-rep-quits-hours-before-final-vote-alleges-rent-freeze-was-predetermined/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rent-board-landlord-rep-quits-hours-before-final-vote-alleges-rent-freeze-was-predetermined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fare evasion: MTA honcho says pilot of ‘European’ enforcement model still focused on select bus service]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &mdash; 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']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fare-evasion-mta-honcho-says-pilot-of-european-enforcement-model-still-focused-on-select-bus-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fare-evasion-mta-honcho-says-pilot-of-european-enforcement-model-still-focused-on-select-bus-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fare evasion: MTA honcho says pilot of ‘European’ enforcement model now focused on express buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &mdash; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fare-evasion-mta-honcho-says-pilot-of-european-enforcement-model-now-focused-on-express-buses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fare-evasion-mta-honcho-says-pilot-of-european-enforcement-model-now-focused-on-express-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Times Opinion | Bronx tenants deserve a rent freeze]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Bronx tenants, the housing affordability crisis is not a headline, it is daily life. It&rsquo;s the mother who has to decide whether to pay rent or buy groceries, it&rsquo;s the senior citizen on a fixed income wondering whether they can stay in the apartment they have lived in for decades, it&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-bronx-tenants-deserve-a-rent-freeze/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-bronx-tenants-deserve-a-rent-freeze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds gathered for the largest literary event in the Boogie Down, the Bronx Book Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx is Reading, a literacy program founded by writer Saraceia J. Fennell, hosted their annual Bronx Book Festival at Andrew Freedman Home.&nbsp;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hundreds-gathered-for-the-largest-literary-event-in-the-boogie-down-the-bronx-book-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hundreds-gathered-for-the-largest-literary-event-in-the-boogie-down-the-bronx-book-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx entrepreneurs get boost from M&amp;T Bank business grants program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local entrepreneurs met at M&amp;T Bank&rsquo;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.&nbsp;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&rsquo;s 2020 creation by the M&amp;T Charitable Foundation and CitizensNYC, it has provided $1.69M in funding to 362 local businesses, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-entrepreneurs-get-boost-from-mampt-bank-business-grants-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-entrepreneurs-get-boost-from-mampt-bank-business-grants-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Tonight, the people of the Bronx have spoken’ Ritchie Torres celebrates re-election to NY-15]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
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.&nbsp;<br />
"I've seen the work that Ritch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tonight-the-people-of-the-bronx-have-spoken-ritchie-torres-celebrates-re-election-to-ny-15/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tonight-the-people-of-the-bronx-have-spoken-ritchie-torres-celebrates-re-election-to-ny-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRIMARY RESULTS: Darializa Avila Chevalier wins NY-13, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez re-elected to NY-14, Ritchie Torres re-elected to NY-15]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/primary-results-darializa-avila-chevalier-wins-ny-13-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-re-elected-to-ny-14-ritchie-torres-re-elected-to-ny-15/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/primary-results-darializa-avila-chevalier-wins-ny-13-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-re-elected-to-ny-14-ritchie-torres-re-elected-to-ny-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assemblyman Michael Benedetto secures re-election in District 82]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/assemblyman-michael-benedetto-secures-re-election-in-district-82/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/assemblyman-michael-benedetto-secures-re-election-in-district-82/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 PRIMARIES: Nicholas Reyes challenges incumbent José Serrano for D-29 State Senate seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;One of these races is for the District 29 State Senate seat, which covers parts of East Harlem, most of the South Bronx, Highbr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2026-primaries-nicholas-reyes-challenges-incumbent-jos-serrano-for-d-29-state-senate-seat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2026-primaries-nicholas-reyes-challenges-incumbent-jos-serrano-for-d-29-state-senate-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Be yourself. Live in your truth’ Solera, the only gay nightclub in the Bronx, officially opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;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&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/be-yourself-live-in-your-truth-solera-the-only-gay-nightclub-in-the-bronx-officially-opens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/be-yourself-live-in-your-truth-solera-the-only-gay-nightclub-in-the-bronx-officially-opens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE UPDATES: Polls open across the Bronx for Primary Election 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/live-updates-polls-open-across-the-bronx-for-primary-election-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/live-updates-polls-open-across-the-bronx-for-primary-election-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Don’t let anyone erase our history’ Bronx Borough President hosts Caribbean Heritage Month celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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 &ldquo;Johnny&rdquo; Gomes, an Antiguan professional steel drummer and DJ 62.&nbsp;Local Senior Pastor T.C. Trambl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dont-let-anyone-erase-our-history-bronx-borough-president-hosts-caribbean-heritage-month-celebration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dont-let-anyone-erase-our-history-bronx-borough-president-hosts-caribbean-heritage-month-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Bronx transit cop sentenced to over 7 years behind bars for serving as drug mule]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&nbsp;announced.<br />
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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/former-bronx-transit-cop-sentenced-to-over-7-years-behind-bars-for-serving-as-drug-mule/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/former-bronx-transit-cop-sentenced-to-over-7-years-behind-bars-for-serving-as-drug-mule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration in the Bronx’ Bronx Pride celebrates 28 years of acceptance]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;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.&ldquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-largest-lgbtq-pride-celebration-in-the-bronx-bronx-pride-celebrates-28-years-of-acceptance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-largest-lgbtq-pride-celebration-in-the-bronx-bronx-pride-celebrates-28-years-of-acceptance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bronx Power List returns this August — and the room will show it]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&nbsp;and Caribbean Life, the 2026 Bronx Power List arrives on August 13 at Villa Barone Manor, an evening that has become one of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-power-list-returns-this-august-and-the-room-will-show-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-power-list-returns-this-august-and-the-room-will-show-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani moves to protect workers from extreme heat, but private-sector reach is unclear]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo; compensation cl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-moves-to-protect-workers-from-extreme-heat-but-private-sector-reach-is-unclear/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-moves-to-protect-workers-from-extreme-heat-but-private-sector-reach-is-unclear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Summer of Moomin, charity golf, comedy and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-summer-of-moomin-charity-golf-comedy-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-summer-of-moomin-charity-golf-comedy-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As independent pharmacies vanish, Pilgrim Pharmacy marks 50 years serving The Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &mdash; many of them regulars &mdash; chatting with staff members who have spent years, and in some cases decades, working there.Inside, Pilgrim blends old-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/as-independent-pharmacies-vanish-pilgrim-pharmacy-marks-50-years-serving-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/as-independent-pharmacies-vanish-pilgrim-pharmacy-marks-50-years-serving-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx police shooting: Driver shot by cops after allegedly striking officer with vehicle, sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-police-shooting-driver-shot-by-cops-after-allegedly-striking-officer-with-vehicle-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-police-shooting-driver-shot-by-cops-after-allegedly-striking-officer-with-vehicle-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to watch the World Cup in the Bronx: Free watch parties, screenings and special events]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;&nbsp;Want to enjoy the game with your family?&nbsp;June 20, 4 p.m. - Ivory Coast vs Germany at Yop City Restaurant (2324 Arthur Ave.)&nbsp;June 25, 5 p.m. - Ivory Coast vs Cura&ccedil;ao at Yop City Restaurant (2324 Arthur Ave.)&nbsp;	This West African restaur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/where-to-watch-the-world-cup-in-the-bronx-free-watch-parties-screenings-and-special-events/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/where-to-watch-the-world-cup-in-the-bronx-free-watch-parties-screenings-and-special-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Espaillat, NY-13 challengers clash over Israel, affordability and immigration during BronxNet debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/espaillat-ny-13-challengers-clash-over-israel-affordability-and-immigration-during-bronxnet-debate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/espaillat-ny-13-challengers-clash-over-israel-affordability-and-immigration-during-bronxnet-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Times Opinion | Protecting brain health: small steps can make a big difference]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&nbsp;have&nbsp;probably seen&nbsp;advertisements&nbsp;for&nbsp;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&#8239]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-protecting-brain-health-small-steps-can-make-a-big-difference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-protecting-brain-health-small-steps-can-make-a-big-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Towers secures $4 million in state funds for repairs after years of resident complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;In addition to the state funds, the board recently became aware of $1.7 million in tax credits fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/jamie-towers-secures-4-million-in-state-funds-for-repairs-after-years-of-resident-complaints/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/jamie-towers-secures-4-million-in-state-funds-for-repairs-after-years-of-resident-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Ritchie Torres secures $3.15M to replace aging pipes at Concourse Village]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;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 $]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-ritchie-torres-secures-315m-to-replace-aging-pipes-at-concourse-village/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-ritchie-torres-secures-315m-to-replace-aging-pipes-at-concourse-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men shot dead in the Bronx, detectives search for killers: cops]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/two-men-shot-dead-in-the-bronx-detectives-search-for-killers-cops/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/two-men-shot-dead-in-the-bronx-detectives-search-for-killers-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council Member Justin Sanchez hosts Senegal-France World Cup watch party at Santa Yallah African Restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Black America Inc.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/council-member-justin-sanchez-hosts-senegal-france-world-cup-watch-party-at-santa-yallah-african-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/council-member-justin-sanchez-hosts-senegal-france-world-cup-watch-party-at-santa-yallah-african-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lottery, connections and fence-hopping: How Knicks fans got inside City Hall for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 347,000 New Yorkers applied for lottery tickets to the Knicks&rsquo; City Hall championship ceremony. A lucky few got in that way. Others arrived by invitation, through connections &mdash; and, in some cases, over the fence.The ceremony, held after the Knicks&rsquo; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/lottery-connections-and-fence-hopping-how-knicks-fans-got-inside-city-hall-for-a-once-in-a-lifetime-celebration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/lottery-connections-and-fence-hopping-how-knicks-fans-got-inside-city-hall-for-a-once-in-a-lifetime-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At University of Mount Saint Vincent, Dax House program helps give housing insecure students a safe place to live]]></title><description><![CDATA[For students experiencing housing insecurity while attending the University of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, the Dax House program is a safe haven.&nbsp;The Dax House program in NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and St. Louis serves BIPOC women, ages 18-24, who are low-income, first-generation college attendees. They pay just $250 per month for housing and other support services that allow them to stay in school.&nbsp;In addition to UMSV, New York City has 17 Dax House beds across four]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/at-university-of-mount-saint-vincent-dax-house-program-helps-give-housing-insecure-students-a-safe-place-to-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/at-university-of-mount-saint-vincent-dax-house-program-helps-give-housing-insecure-students-a-safe-place-to-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KNICKS PARADE: Mamdani gives Knicks keys to the city after historic championship run]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a historic ticker-tape parade, the New York Knicks&rsquo; championship celebration moved to City Hall on Thursday, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented the NBA champions with keys to the city and praised generations of fans who waited more than five decades for another title.Regulars from Madison Square Garden&rsquo;s celebrity row &mdash; including Spike Lee, Mariska Hargitay and Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet &mdash; were among those who scored one of the hottest tickets in town, joining invit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/knicks-parade-mamdani-gives-knicks-keys-to-the-city-after-historic-championship-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/knicks-parade-mamdani-gives-knicks-keys-to-the-city-after-historic-championship-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx DA Darcel Clark and NYPD Commissioner Tisch dismantle major drug trafficking ring operating out of The Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch revealed the massive breakdown of a drug trafficking ring in The Hub on Monday.Commissioner Tisch said that the drug bust at The Hub included 32 individuals from 5 distinct drug organizations: Prada, Bugatti, Tiktok, Brook and Ghost. Four individuals linked to this organization have been arrested and charged with major drug trafficking charges."The Hub&rdquo; is known to be the commercial area of the South Bronx, bustlin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-da-darcel-clark-and-nypd-commissioner-tisch-dismantle-major-drug-trafficking-ring-operating-out-of-the-hub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-da-darcel-clark-and-nypd-commissioner-tisch-dismantle-major-drug-trafficking-ring-operating-out-of-the-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KNICKS PARADE: Some trains skipping additional Lower Manhattan stops as fans flock to ticker-tape celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subway commuters experienced some trains skipping stations on Thursday morning, as throngs of Knicks fans flooded the system to get to Lower Manhattan's Canyon of Heroes for the team's championship ticker-tape parade.MTA spokesperson Aaron Donovan said some trains have at times skipped as many as five stations in Lower Manhattan at the request of the NYPD, due to the overwhelming crowds of revelers. He did not specify which stations were skipped besides those the MTA had already planned not to r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/knicks-parade-some-trains-skipping-additional-lower-manhattan-stops-as-fans-flock-to-ticker-tape-celebration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/knicks-parade-some-trains-skipping-additional-lower-manhattan-stops-as-fans-flock-to-ticker-tape-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May Day 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Edwin Diaz<br />
The New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, hosted the event in Washington Square Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/may-day-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/may-day-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan Parade &amp; Street Fair 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Edwin Diaz<br />
A celebration of local Japanese-American residents, communities and cultures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/japan-parade-amp-street-fair-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/japan-parade-amp-street-fair-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA and Emirates unveil newly renovated technology and gaming youth space at PAL Webster Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA Cares and Emirates, the official global airline of the NBA, launched a newly renovated technology and gaming room for youths at the Police Athletic League (PAL) Webster Center, located at 2255 Webster Ave. in the Bronx, on Tuesday, June 9.A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the technology and gaming room's unveiling, with youth from the PAL joined by PAL Executive Director and CEO Carlos Velazquez, Knicks legend John Starks, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Emirates USA Vice President]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nba-and-emirates-unveil-newly-renovated-technology-and-gaming-youth-space-at-pal-webster-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nba-and-emirates-unveil-newly-renovated-technology-and-gaming-youth-space-at-pal-webster-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council member Kevin Riley, MTX Group launch advanced AI program for Bronx middle schoolers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Bronx middle school students are getting hands-on experience with artificial intelligence through a new partnership between global technology consulting firm MTX Group, nonprofit Generation Acceleration and District 12 Council Member Kevin Riley.The initiative, announced May 13, will bring an AI-intensive training program to eighth-grade students at Leaders of Tomorrow middle school in Olinville. The program moves beyond introductory concepts, introducing students ages 12 to 14 to too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/council-member-kevin-riley-mtx-group-launch-advanced-ai-program-for-bronx-middle-schoolers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/council-member-kevin-riley-mtx-group-launch-advanced-ai-program-for-bronx-middle-schoolers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Documentary Center showcases new films from emerging Bronx storytellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Documentary Center (BDC) premiered four documentary shorts on June 12 from emerging artists in their free BDC Films Fellowship.The annual BDC Films Fellowship provides emerging filmmakers with hands-on training in documentary production, from story development to editing, while connecting them with stories rooted in the Bronx. The screening offered fellows an opportunity to debut their completed films and demonstrate what they have learned throughout the year.Before the screenings, BDC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-documentary-center-showcases-new-films-from-emerging-bronx-storytellers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-documentary-center-showcases-new-films-from-emerging-bronx-storytellers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New city program aims to preserve supportive housing for homeless and vulnerable  New Yorkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) announced the launch of the Supportive Preservation Program (SPP) on June 16, a new initiative aimed at preserving and strengthening housing for some of the city's most vulnerable residents.Patrick Love, deputy commissioner of development at HPD, made the announcement at Park Avenue Thorpe on East 184th Street.&ldquo;What we&rsquo;re announcing here today is a commitment to supportive housing in New York City and the New Yorkers who re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-city-program-aims-to-preserve-supportive-housing-for-homeless-and-vulnerable-new-yorkers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-city-program-aims-to-preserve-supportive-housing-for-homeless-and-vulnerable-new-yorkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 PRIMARIES: Assembly District 81 candidates Jeffrey Dinowitz and Morgan Evers reflect on their campaigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[As early voting begins for the June 2026 Democratic primary, the Bronx Times interviewed the two candidates running for District 81 seat in the New York State Assembly.District 81 represents the Bronx neighborhoods of Woodlawn, Norwood, Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Wakefield, Van Cortlandt Village, Marble Hill and Spuyten Duyvil.The candidates are Jeffrey Dinowitz, the longtime incumbent who has served since 1994, and Morgan Evers, a school teacher, community organizer, and disability rights advocate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2026-primaries-assembly-district-81-candidates-jeffrey-dinowitz-and-morgan-evers-reflect-on-their-campaigns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2026-primaries-assembly-district-81-candidates-jeffrey-dinowitz-and-morgan-evers-reflect-on-their-campaigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Bronx girl wrestlers raise money to compete at the Fargo Nationals Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three girl wrestlers from the Bronx are raising money to participate in the Fargo Nationals &mdash;the world's largest wrestling tournament&mdash; this summer in Fargo, North Dakota.&nbsp;Different GoFundMe pages are currently raising money on students&rsquo; behalf, including Esteicy Mora Gil and Monique Teal from HERO High School and Angelina Ramirez from Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy.Girls&rsquo; wrestling is a rapidly growing sport, with more than more than 74,000 girls participating at the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/three-bronx-girl-wrestlers-raise-money-to-compete-at-the-fargo-nationals-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/three-bronx-girl-wrestlers-raise-money-to-compete-at-the-fargo-nationals-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIRST ON amNY: Low-income communities of color facing greatest NYC traffic crash danger, receiving fewer street safety features, report finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City's low-income neighborhoods of color are disproportionately experiencing the greatest danger from traffic crashes, while receiving far fewer street safety improvements, according to a new report shared with amNewYork ahead of its Tuesday release.Think tank Center for an Urban Future&nbsp;produced the report, titled "Closing NYC&rsquo;s Street Safety Gaps in the Communities Most at Risk," in conjunction with the tech industry trade group Tech:NYC, as part of their new joint "Project]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/first-on-amny-low-income-communities-of-color-facing-greatest-nyc-traffic-crash-danger-receiving-fewer-street-safety-features-report-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/first-on-amny-low-income-communities-of-color-facing-greatest-nyc-traffic-crash-danger-receiving-fewer-street-safety-features-report-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Juneteenth, Hunts Point Fish Parade and Arts Festival, Summer Soulstice and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juneteenth Celebration 2026Friday, June 19, 12-4 p.m.Wave Hill, 675 W. 252 St.FreeCelebrate Juneteenth in the Garden with a free afternoon of community, culture and family fun. Enjoy performances, artmaking and picnicking on the Great Lawn with complimentary hand-rolled ice cream, courtesy of Only Rare NYC!For more information, visit 176.blackbaudhosting.com/176/tickets?tab=2&amp;txobjid=ce011cd0-ce25-4696-b365-d4e97eddbafe.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 23rd Annual Hunts Point Fish Parade and Arts FestivalSat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-juneteenth-hunts-point-fish-parade-and-arts-festival-summer-soulstice-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-juneteenth-hunts-point-fish-parade-and-arts-festival-summer-soulstice-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani visits Mosholu Montefiore Community Center to help parents enroll in 2-K]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani met Bronx families at the Mosholu-Montefiore Community Center (MMCC) on June 11 to help enroll those eligible to his 2-K program. The&nbsp;initial launch will be available for 2,000 families.&nbsp;The program is at its pilot stage for families in high-need school zones, such as: Fordham, Belmont, Norwood, Marble Hill, Morris Heights, Riverdale, Spuyten Duyvil, Van Cortlandt Village and Kingsbridge, as well as parts of Kingsbridge Heights, Bedford Park, Mount Hope, Claremont-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-visits-mosholu-montefiore-community-center-to-help-parents-enroll-in-2-k/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-visits-mosholu-montefiore-community-center-to-help-parents-enroll-in-2-k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdami visits Mosholu Montefiore Community Center to help parents enroll in 2-K]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani met Bronx families at the Mosholu-Montefiore Community Center (MMCC) on June 11 to help enroll those eligible to his 2-K program. The&nbsp;initial launch will be available for 2,000 families.&nbsp;The program is at its pilot stage for families in high-need school zones, such as: Fordham, Belmont, Norwood, Marble Hill, Morris Heights, Riverdale, Spuyten Duyvil, Van Cortlandt Village and Kingsbridge, as well as parts of Kingsbridge Heights, Bedford Park, Mount Hope, Claremont-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdami-visits-mosholu-montefiore-community-center-to-help-parents-enroll-in-2-k/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdami-visits-mosholu-montefiore-community-center-to-help-parents-enroll-in-2-k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA Bronx Fan Zone unites Bronx fans from around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FIFA Bronx Fan Zone opened Saturday, June 13, bringing live matches, activities and local vendors to the Bronx Terminal Market as soccer fans from across the borough gathered to celebrate the world's most popular sport.The fan zone is one of the official free FIFA fan festivals in New York and New Jersey, created to make the tournament more accessible amid soaring ticket prices.The sold-out event kicked off with remarks from Alex Lasry, CEO of the FIFA World Cup 26 NYNJ Host Committee, and D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fifa-bronx-fan-zone-unites-bronx-fans-from-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fifa-bronx-fan-zone-unites-bronx-fans-from-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks fever: Mamdani prepares NYC for massive ticker-tape parade, but says school will still be in session Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani is forecasting "what may well be the largest parade in New York City history" ahead of the Knicks ticker tape parade through Broadway's Canyon of Heroes Thursday morning.&nbsp;The parade, which kicks off at 10 a.m. Thursday, marks the first-ever ticker tape parade for the Knicks, who did not receive parades after their previous NBA Championship victories in 1970 and 1973.&nbsp;Speaking during an inspection of parade preparations at the DOT's Sign Shop in Maspeth, Mamdani sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/knicks-fever-mamdani-prepares-nyc-for-massive-ticker-tape-parade-but-says-school-will-still-be-in-session-thursday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/knicks-fever-mamdani-prepares-nyc-for-massive-ticker-tape-parade-but-says-school-will-still-be-in-session-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Everyone is welcome here’: District 9 celebrates second annual Pride parade at Roberto Clemente State Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students, educators and families from Bronx community school district 9 hosted their second annual Pride Parade and Celebration at the Roberto Clemente State Park gym on June 3.Harry Sherman, the superintendent of District 9, told the Bronx Times that the Pride celebration is one of their favorites and a popular event of the year.&ldquo;We always talk about our students belonging, excelling and thriving and in order to belong, excel and thrive, you have to be seen for who you really are and in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/everyone-is-welcome-here-district-9-celebrates-second-annual-pride-parade-at-roberto-clemente-state-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/everyone-is-welcome-here-district-9-celebrates-second-annual-pride-parade-at-roberto-clemente-state-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democracy Prep Endurance High School senior plans phone-free fun day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students at Democracy Prep Endurance High School in Longwood recently organized a &ldquo;digital wellness day&rdquo; that included hours of phone-free fun after school.At least 94 students in grades 9-12 attended the June 4 event, which offered volleyball, basketball, Uno, Jenga, crafts, snacks and drinks and more. Students also heard a guest speaker on careers in emergency medical services and information on mental health resources.&nbsp;As New York schools complete the first school year with a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/democracy-prep-endurance-high-school-senior-plans-phone-free-fun-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/democracy-prep-endurance-high-school-senior-plans-phone-free-fun-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 PRIMARIES: Jake Kuhl and Felix Omozusi take on longtime incumbent Michael Benedetto for AD-82 Assembly seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Primary season is fast approaching and the East Bronx will be electing who they&rsquo;re sending to represent them in the state legislatureSome New Yorkers will have the chance to vote for their local congressional representatives, state senators, Assembly members and City Council members this June. For East Bronx voters, one of the key races on the ballot is the contest for the 82nd Assembly District, where the winner will help shape state policy and advocate for the community's interests in Al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2026-primaries-jake-kuhl-and-felix-omozusi-take-on-longtime-incumbent-michael-benedetto-for-ad-82-assembly-seat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2026-primaries-jake-kuhl-and-felix-omozusi-take-on-longtime-incumbent-michael-benedetto-for-ad-82-assembly-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal provides free sneakers for middle school students at M.S. 180]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 800 Co-Op City middle school students received new sneakers on Wednesday courtesy of 4 time NBA Champion and Hall of Famer Shaquille 'Shaq' O'Neal. At a meet-and-greet last year in Bay Plaza Mall, the kindness of five students from M.S. 180 Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, left such an impression on O'Neal that he committed to giving them and all their peers a free pair of his signature Shaq sneakers.The five students who met O'Neal &mdash;Shayna Ceesay, Yohan Harriet, Navin Jakiaran, Kristopher]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nba-champion-shaquille-oneal-provides-free-sneakers-for-middle-school-students-at-ms-180/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nba-champion-shaquille-oneal-provides-free-sneakers-for-middle-school-students-at-ms-180/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Our voices go unheard’ Graduating seniors say they barely learned at South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graduating seniors from the South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts (SBCSICA, or X309) have come forward with allegations of a chaotic learning environment that harmed their academic performance.Multiple students filed complaints with the DOE Charter Schools Office alleging understaffing and frequent turnover; inconsistent learning; punishments that included revoking laptops and moving soap, toilet paper and mirrors from inside to outside the restrooms; a lack of guida]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-voices-go-unheard-graduating-seniors-say-they-barely-learned-at-south-bronx-charter-school-for-international-cultures-and-the-arts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-voices-go-unheard-graduating-seniors-say-they-barely-learned-at-south-bronx-charter-school-for-international-cultures-and-the-arts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Times Opinion | America’s obsession with grades is failing students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is exposing a truth that education has spent years avoiding: Grades are a weak measure of human potential.Students have been evaluated from time immemorial, but the ubiquitous A-F scale is a relatively new phenomenon. First introduced in 1897, it didn&rsquo;t become commonplace until World War II, and even as late as 1970, a third of primary and secondary schools didn&rsquo;t subscribe to it.Through the next 50 years, however, it became embedded in the academic and social]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-americas-obsession-with-grades-is-failing-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-americas-obsession-with-grades-is-failing-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norwood teacher wins $25,000 award for inspiring students through environmental justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deborah Reich, a biology and environmental science teacher at World View High School in Norwood, received a $25,000 prize on June 8 as one of this year's recipients of the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence, an annual award honoring exceptional New York City public school educators.The award came as a surprise to Reich, who was told she was needed for an interview. Instead, she walked into a room filled with students, colleagues and FLAG Award co-presidents Risa Daniels and Laura Twersky, who pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/norwood-teacher-wins-25000-award-for-inspiring-students-through-environmental-justice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/norwood-teacher-wins-25000-award-for-inspiring-students-through-environmental-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work to begin this fall on Tibbetts Brook daylighting, one of the city’s largest green infrastructure investments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that work will begin this fall on the Tibbetts Brook &ldquo;daylighting&rdquo; project, one of the city&rsquo;s largest green infrastructure investments.The project will bring the brook above ground for over a mile between Hester and Piero&rsquo;s Mill Pond to West 230th Street, creating new public parkland and improving local water quality.&nbsp;[caption id="attachment_145053" align="alignnone" width="639"] After construct]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/work-to-begin-this-fall-on-tibbetts-brook-daylighting-one-of-the-citys-largest-green-infrastructure-investments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/work-to-begin-this-fall-on-tibbetts-brook-daylighting-one-of-the-citys-largest-green-infrastructure-investments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYPD identifies Bronx creep who broke into home and committed sex act in front of 8-year-old girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives say they have identified the Bronx creep who broke into an apartment and pleasured himself as an 8-year-old girl slept in her bed.Police said 35-year-old Tishawn Maile is the prime suspect behind the disturbing incident last month, and the NYPD is asking anyone who knows his whereabouts to contact authorities immediately.&nbsp;Cops say Maile allegedly broke into a home near DeReimer and Bussing Avenues in Wakefield at approximately 5:11 a.m. on May 25, entering the residence through t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nypd-identifies-bronx-creep-who-broke-into-home-and-committed-sex-act-in-front-of-8-year-old-girl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nypd-identifies-bronx-creep-who-broke-into-home-and-committed-sex-act-in-front-of-8-year-old-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bervin Harris on Fatherhood, Community, and Raising Confident Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_424349" align="alignnone" width="822"] Photo Courtesy of Bervin Harris[/caption]Bronx father and Renaissance Youth Center founder Bervin Harris shares why showing up, building confidence, and helping kids see themselves as leaders are at the heart of both parenting and community.At a Glance:	Bervin Harris believes showing up consistently is one of the most important parts of parenting.	Through the Renaissance Youth Center, he teaches kids to see themselves as leaders and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bervin-harris-on-fatherhood-community-and-raising-confident-kids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bervin-harris-on-fatherhood-community-and-raising-confident-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Bronx is not for sale’ Rent-stabilized tenants demand rent freeze at Bronx Rent Guidelines Board hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of Bronx tenants packed the Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture on Monday, using their allotted two minutes to describe years &mdash;and in some cases decades&mdash; of deteriorating conditions in their rent-stabilized apartments while urging the Rent Guidelines Board to approve a rent freeze.The Rent Guidelines Board (RGB), which sets annual rent adjustments for the city's roughly 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, is considering a rent freeze this year. During its preliminary vo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-is-not-for-sale-rent-stabilized-tenants-demand-rent-freeze-at-bronx-rent-guidelines-board-hearing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-is-not-for-sale-rent-stabilized-tenants-demand-rent-freeze-at-bronx-rent-guidelines-board-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big splash! Three new swimming pools open at public high schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[New and renovated swimming pools opened on Tuesday at three NYC public high schools in separate boroughs.&nbsp;The NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) announced the opening of school swimming pools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx on June 9, totaling more than $55 million in investments to improve aquatic facilities for public school students.&nbsp;Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated pool at James Monroe Educational Campus in the Bronx at 1300 Boynton Ave. i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/big-splash-three-new-swimming-pools-open-at-public-high-schools-in-manhattan-brooklyn-and-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/big-splash-three-new-swimming-pools-open-at-public-high-schools-in-manhattan-brooklyn-and-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronxite stars in EPIC Players neurodivergent production of RENT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronxite Joshua Cartagena, 29, identifies as neurodivergent. The non-medical umbrella term encompasses a wide spectrum of behavioral and psychological conditions which include, but are not limited to, Attention Deficit Disorder, dyslexia and autism.<br />
For Cartagena, Tourette&rsquo;s has been a lifelong struggle, a disorder characterized by vocal and bodily tics. In 2022, he had a pacemaker implanted in his brain to help with the tics, but when he&rsquo;s on stage, they all seem to melt away.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronxite-stars-in-epic-players-neurodivergent-production-of-rent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronxite-stars-in-epic-players-neurodivergent-production-of-rent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Pride 2026: A guide to LGBTQ+ events across the borough]]></title><description><![CDATA[With an estimated 59,000 LGBTQ+ residents in The Bronx alone, the borough represents a vibrant and authentic side of the LGBTQ+ community. While the borough&rsquo;s queer scene may be less visible than other boroughs, The Bronx is home to many grassroots organizations and annual pride celebrations.<br />
Pride traditions in the Bronx date as far back as the 1970s and 1980s, when members of the Bronx Lesbian and Gay Independent Democrats marched in the Bronx Day parade and Liberty Day March in Manhatta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-pride-2026-a-guide-to-lgbtq-events-across-the-borough/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-pride-2026-a-guide-to-lgbtq-events-across-the-borough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LGBTQ+ Youth &amp; Family Resources in NYC: Where to Find Support, Care &amp; Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_421518" align="alignnone" width="568"] Getty Images[/caption]From mental health support to youth leadership programs and family advocacy groups, here are key NYC organizations helping LGBTQ+ youth and their families stay connected, supported, and empowered year-round.At a Glance:	Citywide organizations offering youth and family support beyond school settings	Mental health, peer connection, and advocacy programs are available year-round	Resources for parents navigating ide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/lgbtq-youth-amp-family-resources-in-nyc-where-to-find-support-care-amp-community/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/lgbtq-youth-amp-family-resources-in-nyc-where-to-find-support-care-amp-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 PRIMARIES: Democrats Marty Dolan and Felipe Garcia challenging AOC for Bronx and Queens District 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the June 23 primary coming soon, many will be watching the race to represent NY-14, a split-borough district that includes the Queens neighborhoods of Astoria, Elmhurst and Jackson Heights and the Bronx neighborhoods of Hunts Point, Mott Haven, Parkchester and Throggs Neck.Democrats Felipe Garcia and Marty Dolan will challenge incumbent Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who was the youngest woman ever elected to Congress when she took office in 2019. Republican Diamant Hysenaj will challenge t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2026-primaries-democrats-marty-dolan-and-felipe-garcia-challenging-aoc-for-bronx-and-queens-district-14/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2026-primaries-democrats-marty-dolan-and-felipe-garcia-challenging-aoc-for-bronx-and-queens-district-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx resident and Queens College professor receives Excellence in Teaching Award during 2026 graduation and student awards ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Queens College Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies awarded Assistant Professor Dr. Despina Afentouli the Recognition for Excellence in Teaching Award during the school's 48th annual Graduation and Student Awards Ceremony, which celebrates outstanding graduates, honorees and community organizations dedicated to promoting Greek and Greek-American studies across the United States.Dr. Afentouli noted that the Queens College Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies serves as a vita]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-resident-and-queens-college-professor-receives-excellence-in-teaching-award-during-2026-graduation-and-student-awards-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-resident-and-queens-college-professor-receives-excellence-in-teaching-award-during-2026-graduation-and-student-awards-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Pride, Juneteenth, arts and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYBG PrideFriday, June 12, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd.$4-$39Celebrate the history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community in the botanical world, look into the significance of flowers to LGBTQ+ history and more.For more information, visit nybg.org/event/nybg-pride/.&nbsp;&nbsp;Free Community Rowing, Sailing and BirdingSaturday, June 13, 1-6 p.m.Hunts Point Riverside Park, 1409 Lafayette Ave.FreeExperience the Bronx River with Rocking the Boat! Community Rowin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-pride-juneteenth-arts-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-pride-juneteenth-arts-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly Bronx shooting: Two suspects sought for killing man in early-morning gun violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx detectives are looking for two suspects tied to a deadly shooting just after midnight on Monday that claimed a man's life.Police sources said the shooting occurred at about 12:08 a.m. on June 8 at the corner of East 207th Street and Decatur Avenue in Williamsbridge.Officers from the 52nd Precinct rushed to the scene after receiving a 911 call of an assault in progress and rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, the cops discovered a 23-year-old man, later identified as Jaden Purvis of Crotona P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/deadly-bronx-shooting-two-suspects-sought-for-killing-man-in-early-morning-gun-violence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/deadly-bronx-shooting-two-suspects-sought-for-killing-man-in-early-morning-gun-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani pledges investment and support at inaugural Bronx Economic Development Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani made an appearance on day two of the inaugural Bronx Economic Development Summit, where he pledged City Hall's partnership in correcting past injustices that unfairly harmed the borough&rsquo;s people, infrastructure and reputation.&nbsp;&nbsp;In attendance for Mamdani&rsquo;s speech were Deputy Mayor Julie Su, Cea Weaver of the Office to Protect Tenants, Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Council Member Pierina Sanchez and hundreds of attendees of the two-day summit, convene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-pledges-investment-and-support-at-inaugural-bronx-economic-development-summit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-pledges-investment-and-support-at-inaugural-bronx-economic-development-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds convene for the first Bronx Economic Development Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two-day Bronx Economic Development Summit convened at the Andrew Freedman Home starting June 5, focused on building collective power that benefits all people in the borough.&nbsp;&nbsp;The summit focused on creating and implementing policies that improve the lives of Bronxites of all ages, neighborhoods and income levels and create wealth within the community.The effort to convene the summit took off in 2024 with support from a federal planning grant to the Bronx Economic Development Corpora]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hundreds-convene-for-the-first-bronx-economic-development-summit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hundreds-convene-for-the-first-bronx-economic-development-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tenants rally outside Bronx Housing Court, demand repairs from notorious landlord David Kleiner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rent-stabilized tenants from 337&ndash;341 E. 146th St. and 705 Gerard Ave. rallied outside Bronx Housing Court to demand repairs and accountability from landlord David Kleiner, citing years of deteriorating living conditions.Tenants from both properties, with support from Community Action for Safe Apartments (CASA), described chronic problems including a lack of heat and hot water, rodent infestations, leaks, mold, broken front-door locks and intercoms, inadequate garbage maintenance, tenant ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tenants-rally-outside-bronx-housing-court-demand-repairs-from-notorious-landlord-david-kleiner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tenants-rally-outside-bronx-housing-court-demand-repairs-from-notorious-landlord-david-kleiner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subway staffing: State Senate passes transit union-backed bill to make two-person crews permanent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state Senate on Thursday night passed a measure that would require the MTA to maintain two train operators on every subway line that currently has them.Albany's upper chamber approved the bill, which is being pushed by the transit workers union &mdash; TWU International and its Local 100, as part of its last blitz of votes for this year's legislative session. The measure would still have to clear the Assembly on Friday, the last day of the 2026 legislative session, and receive Gov. Kathy Hoc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/subway-staffing-state-senate-passes-transit-union-backed-bill-to-make-two-person-crews-permanent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/subway-staffing-state-senate-passes-transit-union-backed-bill-to-make-two-person-crews-permanent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subway staffing: State Senate and Assembly pass transit union-backed bill to make two-person crews permanent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state Senate and Assembly this week passed a measure that would require the MTA to maintain two-person train crews on every subway line that currently has them.Both chambers of the state legislature approved the bill, which is being pushed by the transit workers union &mdash; TWU International and its Local 100, as part of their last blitz of votes for this year's legislative session. The measure still needs to receive Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature in order to become law.Last year, both hous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/subway-staffing-state-senate-and-assembly-pass-transit-union-backed-bill-to-make-two-person-crews-permanent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/subway-staffing-state-senate-and-assembly-pass-transit-union-backed-bill-to-make-two-person-crews-permanent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vannessa Gibson announces launch of Gun Violence Awareness Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson announced Thursday at Lou Gehrig Plaza that June will be considered Gun Violence Awareness Month.&nbsp;In order to combat the high crime rates in the Bronx, Borough President Gibson announced the launch of Gun Violence Awareness Month to highlight and inform the community how increasing investments in youth programs, focusing on gun violence prevention, are crucial and implemented.<br />
Held under this year's campaign themes,&nbsp;"Community Over Violence" and "]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-vannessa-gibson-announces-launch-of-gun-violence-awareness-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-vannessa-gibson-announces-launch-of-gun-violence-awareness-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Vegan Bazaar]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Summer Gonzalez<br />
Inside the Andrew Freeman home in the Bronx, tables overflow with fresh vegetables, vegan meals, handmade jewelry and wellness products. Neighbors moved from booth to booth, carrying tote bags, shopping, talking to vendors, and sampling food. Once a month this historic building transforms into the Bronx Vegan Bazaar, a community marketplace built around health access and local entrepreneurship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-vegan-bazaar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-vegan-bazaar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Times Opinion | Don’t let Albany disrupt the deals that help local stores compete]]></title><description><![CDATA[At our store in the Bronx, it has been an honor to serve customers who count on us for a wide variety of products at prices families can manage. Serving them well requires listening to what people need, keeping shelves stocked with products they rely on and doing everything we can to make sure families find value when they shop with us.Stores like mine are part of a much larger small-business economy. Our State Comptroller&nbsp;recently reported&nbsp;that small businesses in New York generate ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-dont-let-albany-disrupt-the-deals-that-help-local-stores-compete/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-dont-let-albany-disrupt-the-deals-that-help-local-stores-compete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Cruz departs Community Board 10 after nine years as district manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime District Manager Matt Cruz is saying goodbye to Bronx Community Board 10 after nine years of serving the community.Cruz is leaving the board to become Director of Policy at the New York City Department of City Planning, bringing an end to nearly a decade overseeing one of the city's most active community boards.Since taking on the role, Cruz said he is particularly proud of initiatives that improved residents' quality of life, including the launch and continued success of the Throggs Ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/matt-cruz-departs-community-board-10-after-nine-years-as-district-manager/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/matt-cruz-departs-community-board-10-after-nine-years-as-district-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bees of New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Jessica Noel CadizThe natural world is often a forgotten part of New York City. Teenage beekeeper Jess introduces us to the 200+ species of bees across the city&rsquo;s boroughs and bodegas. Along her path, she finds hives in historic cultural touchstones throughout the city.<br />
Within New York&rsquo;s skyscraper rooftops, behind backyards, and buzzing near my favorite flowers are our city&rsquo;s very own native bees.<br />
We have bumble, mason, carpenter, leafcutter, the list goes on! They fly acro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bees-of-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bees-of-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Science student wins statewide award for mental health advocacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Lee, a senior at the Bronx High School of Science, was recently recognized for his advocacy on youth mental health with a state award.&nbsp;Lee, a member of the Asian American Student Advocacy Project (ASAP) under the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF), received the 2026 &ldquo;What's Great in Our State&rdquo; Youth/Young Adult Award, recognizing young people who step outside their comfort zone to advocate for change in their diverse communities.&nbsp;Lee, whose pare]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-science-student-wins-statewide-award-for-mental-health-advocacy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-science-student-wins-statewide-award-for-mental-health-advocacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Bad Bunny watch parties to Bomba nights, Barrio BX is the Bronx’s cultural home]]></title><description><![CDATA[When hundreds of people packed Barrio BX for its viral Bad Bunny watch party earlier this year, the moment seemed to happen overnight. But for co-founder Tony Martinez, the attention was years in the making &mdash; built through decades of community relationships and a vision of creating a home for Nuyorican culture in the Bronx.Located in Castle Hill, the restaurant grew out of the uncertain circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. Six years later, it has cemented itself among residents as one o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/from-bad-bunny-watch-parties-to-bomba-nights-barrio-bx-is-the-bronxs-cultural-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/from-bad-bunny-watch-parties-to-bomba-nights-barrio-bx-is-the-bronxs-cultural-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot dead on Bronx street in precinct seeing a skyrocketing murder rate this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives are investigating after a man was shot to death on a Bronx street during the early hours of Thursday morning, as murders skyrocket in the area.According to police sources, officers from the 46th Precinct rushed to the front of an apartment building and storefronts located at 2151 Grand Concourse in Tremont around 2:35 a.m. on June 4 after gunfire erupted.<br />
Upon arrival, cops discovered an unidentified man with gunshot wounds to the chest and groin.&nbsp;EMS rushed the victim to Saint B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/man-shot-dead-on-bronx-street-in-precinct-seeing-a-skyrocketing-murder-rate-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/man-shot-dead-on-bronx-street-in-precinct-seeing-a-skyrocketing-murder-rate-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hostos Community College President named to City &amp; State New York&rsquo;s 2026 Trailblazers in Higher Education list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hostos Community College President Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis has been named to City &amp; State New York's 2026 Trailblazers in Higher Education list for helping to shape the future of higher education in the state.The list recognizes visionary leaders, innovators, policymakers and advocates who are responding to the evolving challenges and opportunities faced by colleges and universities in New York today.&ldquo;At Hostos Community College, Daisy Cocco De Filippis is blazing a trail for highe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hostos-community-college-president-named-to-city-amp-state-new-yorkrsquos-2026-trailblazers-in-higher-education-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hostos-community-college-president-named-to-city-amp-state-new-yorkrsquos-2026-trailblazers-in-higher-education-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx murder mystery: Cops seek roommate of dead man found with knife stuck in rotting body]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives in the Bronx are on the hunt for the roommate of a man whose rotting body was found inside a home, with a knife still lodged in the corpse, on Wednesday afternoon.Police sources said the grim discovery was made at 1:44 p.m. on June 3 inside a two-story residence on the 1000 block of Longfellow Ave. in Longwood.Officers from the 41st Precinct were called to the location after another resident reported smelling a foul odor for several days.[caption id="attachment_137852219" align="align]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-murder-mystery-cops-seek-roommate-of-dead-man-found-with-knife-stuck-in-rotting-body/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-murder-mystery-cops-seek-roommate-of-dead-man-found-with-knife-stuck-in-rotting-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterfall Hunting in Upstate New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adolfo Miliano<br />
A tour of five waterfalls near the city of Ithaca.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/waterfall-hunting-in-upstate-new-york/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/waterfall-hunting-in-upstate-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fair Fares: IBO reports show expanding transit discount program would be cheaper than fare-free buses, but reach fewer riders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several proposed expansion plans for the "Fair Fares" low-income transit discount program would be far cheaper than Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposal to make all city buses free, although they would benefit different populations, according to a pair of new analyses from the city's Independent Budget Office (IBO).In its two reports released Wednesday, the independent budget watchdog found that even the most expensive proposal for growing the city-subsidized Fair Fares program would be roughly half]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fair-fares-ibo-reports-show-expanding-transit-discount-program-would-be-cheaper-than-fare-free-buses-but-reach-fewer-riders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fair-fares-ibo-reports-show-expanding-transit-discount-program-would-be-cheaper-than-fare-free-buses-but-reach-fewer-riders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the five Bronx teens who made their way to Carnegie Hall through Camp Broadway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across 15 states, representing 48 United States cities and countries such as Indonesia, Jakarta, and the United Kingdom, students 12-17 years old participated in Camp Broadway, a musical theatre camp. Five of the 60-member ensemble hail the Bronx: Mayhia Gonzalez, Isabella Cabrera, Zaydee Perez, Chantalee Pena and Samantha Gonzalez.&nbsp;On April 27, the students from the Camp Broadway Ensemble performed with New York Pops at their 43rd Birthday Gala at Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/meet-the-five-bronx-teens-who-made-their-way-to-carnegie-hall-through-camp-broadway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/meet-the-five-bronx-teens-who-made-their-way-to-carnegie-hall-through-camp-broadway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery underway for 303 units in Hunts Point residential building, rent starts at $465]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.New York City has launched a housing lottery for all 303 units in a 14-story residential building at 1221 Peninsula and 1225 Spofford Ave. in Hunts Point.The first 32 units are intended for those earning 30% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $50,880. The next 43 units are for people earning 40% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $67,840. Another]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-underway-for-303-units-in-hunts-point-residential-building-rent-starts-at-465/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-underway-for-303-units-in-hunts-point-residential-building-rent-starts-at-465/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx man charged in three Fentanyl deaths, including a 12-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Attorney's Office announced today the unsealing of a indictment charging a Bronx man with causing the death of a 12-year old exposed to fentanyl and two other deaths allegedly caused by the same drug, all four years ago. He was brought into federal custody from New York State custody, where he had been serving sentences for other firearm and drug crimes.Aristides Cabrera, 35, was charged with the fatal poisoning of Alex DeFilippo and Kyla McCarthy on May 29, 2022 along with bei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-charged-in-three-fentanyl-deaths-including-a-12-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-charged-in-three-fentanyl-deaths-including-a-12-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riverdale landlord and business owner finds solar solution to meet Local Law 97 requirements]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Bronx small businesses and landlords, complying with the city&rsquo;s climate law, Local Law 97, is a huge challenge. But one Riverdale resident tenant and owner found a solution right on her own rooftop.&nbsp;Emily Weisberg owns eight small commercial buildings in the Bronx, which have been in her family for generations, and also runs the Moss Cafe in Riverdale while leasing the space. She said she took over property management with the advantage of several long-term commercial tenants but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/riverdale-landlord-and-business-owner-finds-solar-solution-to-meet-local-law-97-requirements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/riverdale-landlord-and-business-owner-finds-solar-solution-to-meet-local-law-97-requirements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runners take over Yankee Stadium for annual Pinstripe 5K]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees hosted their second annual Pinstripe 5K run on May 16. The run lets guests run, jog, or walk through the entire venue, ranging from the 100s and 200s section, all the way to the field. It is known as one of the first ballpark races in the country.&nbsp;Sponsors include Sequel, Securitas, EJ Electric, Circle Graphics, Guardian, Virtue Risk Partners, LLC, L&amp;L Painting, Lobel&rsquo;s of New York, Sprint to Spring 5K, Double Play Baseball Events, Populous, Fresh Direct, Lege]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/runners-take-over-yankee-stadium-for-annual-pinstripe-5k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/runners-take-over-yankee-stadium-for-annual-pinstripe-5k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 1,000 Bronx students showcase STEM projects at Yankee Stadium expo]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1,000 students from Districts 7-12, along with their teachers and parents, filled Yankee Stadium on May 30 to present their science projects produced during the school year for the 5th Annual&nbsp;Bronx STEM Expo.&nbsp;This event also rewards the students for their academic achievements and participation in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).&nbsp;&ldquo;Today, we celebrate the all-stars in our community and those are our New York City public school students. We&rsquo;re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/more-than-1000-bronx-students-showcase-stem-projects-at-yankee-stadium-expo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/more-than-1000-bronx-students-showcase-stem-projects-at-yankee-stadium-expo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Throggs Neck BID to hold America 250 celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Throggs Neck Business Improvement District will host a special celebration commemorating America's 250th anniversary on June 14.The event, which will also mark Flag Day, is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. at DeRosa-O'Boyle Triangle and will feature live entertainment, food, children's activities, giveaways and community organizations.A centerpiece of the celebration will be the unveiling of the first three veterans memorial planters along East Tremont Avenue. The project will eventually includ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/throggs-neck-bid-to-hold-america-250-celebration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/throggs-neck-bid-to-hold-america-250-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council makes unified push for increased FDNY staffing following several deadly Bronx fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx City Council delegation and Twin Parks fire survivors are backing Speaker Julie Menin&rsquo;s push for FDNY funding to add one more firefighter per engine company.A bipartisan coalition has formed in support of a $91.7-million city investment to increase FDNY staffing. At a June 1 press conference outside FDNY Engine Company 7/Ladder Company 1/Battalion 1 in lower Manhattan, Menin called for Mayor Mamdani to approve funding that would allow a fifth firefighter in the 86 busiest and dea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-makes-unified-push-for-increased-fdny-staffing-following-several-deadly-bronx-fires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-makes-unified-push-for-increased-fdny-staffing-following-several-deadly-bronx-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petition seeks to save “irreparable” Van Cortlandt Park Stadium from demolition]]></title><description><![CDATA[An online petition is gaining support as community members push to save Van Cortlandt Park Stadium from demolition after the Parks Department deemed the structure "irreparable" following a yearlong planning study.&ldquo;The state and building has deteriorated beyond repair and will ultimately need to be demolished,&rdquo; said Bronx Parks commissioner Jesenia Aponte at an April 22 Community Board 8 Parks and Recreation committee meeting.&ldquo;At this point, the question is not if, but when,&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/petition-seeks-to-save-irreparable-van-cortlandt-park-stadium-from-demolition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/petition-seeks-to-save-irreparable-van-cortlandt-park-stadium-from-demolition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Times Opinion | STROKE: Know what to do and how to prevent it]]></title><description><![CDATA[All of us know someone who has had a stroke. It is a life changing event that burdens the individual, as well as those around them.In the U.S., stroke continues to be a significant public health issue. It is the 5th leading cause of death, and more importantly, a leading cause of adult disability. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke, and someone dies of a stroke every 3 minutes and 14 seconds.It is paramount to know when one is having a stroke and what to do should that happen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-stroke-know-what-to-do-and-how-to-prevent-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-opinion-stroke-know-what-to-do-and-how-to-prevent-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade celebrates modern day contributions with an eye on the past]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Wepa&rdquo; was the word of the day as floats, dancers and motorcades made their way up the Grand Concourse in a sea of red, white and blue on Saturday, proudly celebrating The Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade.While honoring the contributions of modern-day Puerto Ricans, from food to politics, many also reflected on the legacy of Puerto Ricans throughout history.&nbsp;&ldquo;&#8202;From the Young Lords to the work to create Hostos Community College, to so many of the Boricua community that s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-puerto-rican-day-parade-celebrates-modern-day-contributions-with-an-eye-on-the-past/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-puerto-rican-day-parade-celebrates-modern-day-contributions-with-an-eye-on-the-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mott Haven high school students showcase ideas to revitalize the South Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[High school students at the Laboratory School of Finance and Technology presented their ideas for enhancing Bronx roads, community spaces, and transit infrastructure to city government representatives during the closing ceremony of the Department of City Planning (DCP)&rsquo;s annual Young Voices in Planning curriculum.Now in its fifth year, the eight-week program, taught jointly by teachers Hope Grossman-Devore, Bria Lynah, Alfonsina Jimenez and 10 DCP volunteers, introduces seniors at the Mott]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mott-haven-high-school-students-showcase-ideas-to-revitalize-the-south-bronx/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mott-haven-high-school-students-showcase-ideas-to-revitalize-the-south-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani launches free building inspection program for New York City homeowners]]></title><description><![CDATA[To commemorate National Homeownership Month, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Department of Buildings (DOB) Commissioner Ahmed Tigani launched the city's No-Penalty Inspection Program. From June 1 to June 10, New York City homeowners and small property owners can access free visual inspection of their buildings.By calling 311, property owners can schedule a free inspection and guidance on repairs, safety requirements, permits and any maintenance needs they have. Mamdani's administration says DOB inspect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-launches-free-building-inspection-program-for-new-york-city-homeowners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-launches-free-building-inspection-program-for-new-york-city-homeowners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Zootopia 2, arts and crafts fair, art exhibition and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Movies Under the Stars: Zootopia 2Friday, June 5, 8:30-10:30 p.m.Sid Augarten Field in Vinmont Veteran Park, West 254th Street, between Riverdale Avenue and Mosholu AvenueFreeGrab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and the Mayor&rsquo;s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. Movies begin at dusk. This event is free and open to the public.For more information, visit nycgovparks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-zootopia-2-arts-and-crafts-fair-art-exhibition-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-zootopia-2-arts-and-crafts-fair-art-exhibition-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s In A Grade: Restaurant Ratings]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Daniel Douglas<br />
Amid growing concerns over food safety and public health, including renewed attention surrounding the Orthohantavirus, New York City requires more than 25,000 restaurants to publicly display health inspection grades intended to inform diners about sanitation and food safety standards. But in Manhattan&rsquo;s fast-paced dining culture, where convenience, price, and popularity often drive decisions, it remains unclear how much attention customers actually give to the posted A, B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-in-a-grade-restaurant-ratings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-in-a-grade-restaurant-ratings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better World Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ikponwosa Ehigie<br />
The Better World Awards, hosted by People&rsquo;s World newspaper, honor the struggles of people&rsquo;s and working-class movements, as well as efforts advancing democracy, peace, civil rights, immigrant rights, economic justice, and socialism. The awards recognize individuals and organizations dedicated to building a more just, equitable, and better world.<br />
The event was a celebration of community organizing and activism, highlighting a few community organizers and activists]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/better-world-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/better-world-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College Night at the Met: Costume Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Brenda Nava]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/college-night-at-the-met-costume-art/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/college-night-at-the-met-costume-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Profile: Chasing Seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Jesus Vargas<br />
Track athlete Mark Anthony Beavens shares how he builds endurance and sharpens his technique to find another fraction of a second. For him, sprinting is more than a sport&mdash;it&rsquo;s a passion fueled by the rush of competition. And in the instant before the starting gun fires? His mind is completely clear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/video-profile-chasing-seconds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/video-profile-chasing-seconds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The VICE Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Amadou Kane<br />
The VICE Cup was a one-day celebration of soccer, culture, and community hosted by NYC Footy in partnership with VICE. Held at Brooklyn Bridge Park&rsquo;s Pier 2 on May 16, the event brought together coed teams for a tournament alongside music and food.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-vice-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-vice-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Congestion pricing is here to stay. Let’s fix what it has broken in the South Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congestion pricing was sold as a public health victory: fewer vehicles in Manhattan, reduced congestion, cleaner air, and a more efficient transportation system. But one year after implementation, many Bronx residents are asking a difficult question: why does seemingly cleaner air in Midtown appear to coincide with worsening conditions in communities that have carried New York&rsquo;s air quality burden for generations?The South Bronx historically has faced some of the worst air quality in the c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-congestion-pricing-is-here-to-stay-lets-fix-what-it-has-broken-in-the-south-bronx/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-congestion-pricing-is-here-to-stay-lets-fix-what-it-has-broken-in-the-south-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Botanical Garden’s newest exhibition ‘Flower Power’ fuses political history with psychedelic art]]></title><description><![CDATA[A windowless Volkswagen bus filled with plants and wrapped in groovily-painted vinyl, plays Jefferson Airplane&rsquo;s 1967 hit, &ldquo;White Rabbit.&rdquo; At the Tulip Tree All&eacute;e, Gil Scott-Heron's 1971 anthem, &ldquo;The Revolution Will Not be Televised,&rdquo; blares out of a spray-painted school bus. Near the visitor&rsquo;s center, a 15-foot peace sign adorned with flora sits in a reflecting pool.&nbsp;Harkening images of the hippie counterculture, the New York Botanical Garden&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-york-botanical-gardens-newest-exhibition-flower-power-fuses-political-history-with-psychedelic-art/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-york-botanical-gardens-newest-exhibition-flower-power-fuses-political-history-with-psychedelic-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx man gets 75 years to life in prison for Umbrella Hotel shooting in Kew Gardens that killed one, injured two others: DA]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bronx gunman was sentenced to 75 years to life in prison on Friday for shooting up the old Umbrella Hotel in Kew Gardens on New Year&rsquo;s Day 2021, killing one man and injuring two others.<br />
Richard Swygert, 24, was convicted at trial in March of murder in the second degree, two counts of attempted murder, assault in the first and second degree, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree following a three-week jury trial.[caption id="attachment_611199" align="align]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-gets-75-years-to-life-in-prison-for-umbrella-hotel-shooting-in-kew-gardens-that-killed-one-injured-two-others-da/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-gets-75-years-to-life-in-prison-for-umbrella-hotel-shooting-in-kew-gardens-that-killed-one-injured-two-others-da/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Bronx orgs rally against ICE activity in Norwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public Advocate Jumaane Williams joined a May 22 rally against ICE enforcement in the Norwood area, where multiple recent arrests have occurred.&nbsp;&nbsp;About two dozen residents and community advocates shouted, &ldquo;ICE out of the Bronx!&rdquo; and &ldquo;Hands off the Bronx!&rdquo; outside the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center and expressed concern about the many Black and brown New Yorkers, regardless of citizenship status, who have been abruptly detained off the streets.&nbsp;It inc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/public-advocate-jumaane-williams-bronx-orgs-rally-against-ice-activity-in-norwood/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/public-advocate-jumaane-williams-bronx-orgs-rally-against-ice-activity-in-norwood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTA cannonballs into summer season with launch of LIRR Hamptons express, additional subway/bus beach service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MTA took its first plunge into the summer season on Thursday afternoon with the launch of its express Long Island Rail Road Hamptons service ahead of Memorial Day Weekend.MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber and LIRR President Rob Free announced the return of the agency's "Cannonball" service ahead of the first such train of the season departing New York Penn Station at 4:07 p.m. on May 21.The service resumed just in time for the unofficial start of summer, and days after the MTA and five unions r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-cannonballs-into-summer-season-with-launch-of-lirr-hamptons-express-additional-subwaybus-beach-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-cannonballs-into-summer-season-with-launch-of-lirr-hamptons-express-additional-subwaybus-beach-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Why the Bronx is the last affordable place to buy a home in New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx might be the last place that the average New Yorker can afford to buy a home &mdash; yet, it has the lowest rates of homeownership in all of New York City.In a city filled with renters, only 20% of Bronx residents own their homes. Roughly 108,800 units are owned, making nearly 80% of Bronx residents owners, according to a study by the New York State of Health.&nbsp;The thought of going from a renter to an owner can seem daunting. Most people live lease-to-lease, unsure of how to afford]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-why-the-bronx-is-the-last-affordable-place-to-buy-a-home-in-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-why-the-bronx-is-the-last-affordable-place-to-buy-a-home-in-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH |  Inside the Bronx’s rent-stabilized buildings, tenants feel the strain of a system under pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every day, Carlos Angel makes the long trip down from his seventh-floor apartment two blocks away from Yankee Stadium.His dog can barely walk anymore, Angel said, so he carries him down seven flights of stairs to the lobby to use the bathroom. The routine is especially difficult because Angel recently underwent shoulder surgery himself. He also has a second dog that he takes outside several times a day.Between walking his dogs, feeding stray neighborhood cats and running errands, Angel&nbsp; est]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-inside-the-bronxs-rent-stabilized-buildings-tenants-feel-the-strain-of-a-system-under-pressure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-inside-the-bronxs-rent-stabilized-buildings-tenants-feel-the-strain-of-a-system-under-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | ‘Weak oversight’ is failing Mitchell-Lama residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell-Lama housing across New York was created in the 1950s to provide affordable rental homes and ownership opportunities. But for many in the Bronx and the rest of New York City, the dream of keeping their New York City home for the long run is slipping away.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, the Mitchell-Lama program and its more than 45,000 New York City households are suffering due to a lack of proactive oversight and support by the city and state.&nbsp;DiNapoli has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-weak-oversight-is-failing-mitchell-lama-residents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-weak-oversight-is-failing-mitchell-lama-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Who you gonna call with NYCHA problems? The Ombudsperson Call Center!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ombudsperson Call Center (OCC) is an important source of oversight for NYCHA, addressing mold and water leaks in every borough. The problem is that few people know it exists.&nbsp;The position was created out of the landmark 2013 class action lawsuit, "Baez v. New York City Housing Authority."In that case, residents of the Bronx&rsquo;s Melrose and Webster Houses were among the defendants who alleged that NYCHA knew about the hazards of mold and water leaks in buildings, especially for asthm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-who-you-gonna-call-with-nycha-problems-the-ombudsperson-call-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-who-you-gonna-call-with-nycha-problems-the-ombudsperson-call-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | NYCHA: The city’s worst landlord]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYCHA buildings are home to more than 500,000 residents, making it the country&rsquo;s largest public housing authority.But it is also highly distrusted, especially in the Bronx, where residents have witnessed the partial tower collapse at Mitchel Houses, an apartment flooded with raw sewage-contaminated water, daily outages of heat, gas and elevators, and other problems, large and small, that worsen their health, safety and quality of life.&nbsp;NYCHA also has a history of corruption, both amon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-nycha-the-citys-worst-landlord/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-nycha-the-citys-worst-landlord/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | From redlining to rot: Housing struggles in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why did the Bronx burn in the 1970s? Many scholars who study that terrible period point to redlining, a discriminatory real estate tactic that sparked the fiery downfall of the borough&rsquo;s housing stock.Financial institutions and insurers drew red lines on maps of neighborhoods with a predominantly minority and lower-income population. They refused to offer residents approval for new loans; they increased insurance premiums or provided no coverage at all.Without loans to raise capital, landl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-from-redlining-to-rot-housing-struggles-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-from-redlining-to-rot-housing-struggles-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok Small Business Showcase welcomes entrepreneurs from the Bronx and nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A diverse group of entrepreneurs and content creators from New York City and 19 states recently gathered at TikTok&rsquo;s Manhattan headquarters, where they showcased their unique brands and discussed the power of social media in the independent business ecosystem.&nbsp;City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Bronx Council Member Kevin Riley joined the May 19 event in support of TikTok&rsquo;s ability to help entrepreneurs take their brands to the next level despite high operating costs and other]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tiktok-small-business-showcase-welcomes-entrepreneurs-from-the-bronx-and-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tiktok-small-business-showcase-welcomes-entrepreneurs-from-the-bronx-and-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need a World Cup ticket? Enter Mamdani’s lottery for a $50 seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Yorkers hoping to catch a FIFA World Cup match without paying sky-high prices may soon have a cheaper way into MetLife Stadium.Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday that the city, working with the NYNJ Host Committee, has secured 1,000 discounted World Cup tickets for NYC residents.The tickets will cost $50 each and include free round-trip bus transportation to the New Jersey stadium, where the region&rsquo;s eight World Cup matches will be played.&ldquo;Ticket prices for this tournament h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/need-a-world-cup-ticket-enter-mamdanis-lottery-for-a-50-seat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/need-a-world-cup-ticket-enter-mamdanis-lottery-for-a-50-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani ‘NYCHA In Your Neighborhood’ hearings kick off in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mamdani administration kicked off a citywide series of NYCHA forums in the Bronx on May 20, where hundreds of residents brought their housing concerns directly to senior officials.The first &ldquo;NYCHA In Your Neighborhood&rdquo; event at the Classic Community Center in Melrose paralleled the administration&rsquo;s recent &ldquo;Rental Ripoff&rdquo; hearings for tenants in privately-owned buildings. But instead of a town hall style, the NYCHA forum allowed for individual and small-group dis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-nycha-in-your-neighborhood-hearings-kick-off-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-nycha-in-your-neighborhood-hearings-kick-off-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fare evasion: Top MTA official says agency is testing ‘European’ enforcement on moving buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[In piloting its "European" model of bus fare enforcement, the MTA will test handing out summonses while the vehicles are in motion, a top agency official said on Wednesday.During a press Q&amp;A following a May 20 MTA board meeting, NYC Transit President Demetrius Chrichlow updated reporters on the agency's pilot of handheld devices that check if bus riders paid with OMNY when hopping on board &mdash; issuing tickets to those found to have evaded the fare.The rollout is an effort to better enfor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fare-evasion-top-mta-official-says-agency-is-testing-european-enforcement-on-moving-buses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fare-evasion-top-mta-official-says-agency-is-testing-european-enforcement-on-moving-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jasper Quattrone: An 18-Year-Old Artist Rewriting the Rules of Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[At just 18 years old, Jasper Quattrone has already made a bold decision that many people twice his age wouldn&rsquo;t dare: he took a pause from college after just one semester to pursue a life defined by creativity rather than convention.Born in New York City and raised in the quiet, picturesque town of Tarrytown along the Hudson River, Jasper grew up in an artistic household. With both parents working as artists, creativity wasn&rsquo;t just encouraged &mdash; it was a way of life. &ldquo;My f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/jasper-quattrone-an-18-year-old-artist-rewriting-the-rules-of-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/jasper-quattrone-an-18-year-old-artist-rewriting-the-rules-of-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orchard Beach Pavilion restored to former glory after $114M renovation, set to reopen this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Orchard Beach Pavilion will finally reopen this summer following a $114 million reconstruction project that restored the historic structure, improved accessibility and upgraded the building&rsquo;s energy efficiency and resiliency features.The 140,000-square-foot pavilion, which closed in 2009, was originally built between 1936 and 1937 using funds from the Works Progress Administration, a New Deal-era agency that carried out public works projects during the recovery from the Great Depressio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/orchard-beach-pavilion-restored-to-former-glory-after-114m-renovation-set-to-reopen-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/orchard-beach-pavilion-restored-to-former-glory-after-114m-renovation-set-to-reopen-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$29.7 million electrification retrofit and renovation underway for Silverleaf Hall supportive housing property]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $29.7 million electrification retrofit and renovations have begun for Silverleaf Hall, a 118-unit supportive housing building located at 480 E. 176th St. in East Tremont.Originally built in 2006, Silverleaf Hall is eight stories tall and spans 130,000 square feet. Of the 118 units there, 55 are under contract with the New York State Supportive Housing Program for formerly homeless families. This program also funds supportive housing services at the property. Another 63 apartments are afforda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/297-million-electrification-retrofit-and-renovation-underway-for-silverleaf-hall-supportive-housing-property/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/297-million-electrification-retrofit-and-renovation-underway-for-silverleaf-hall-supportive-housing-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten transformational projects announced for Greater Morris Park as part of Downtown Revitalization Initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced&nbsp;on Wednesday, May 13, that she has awarded $19.4 million to ten transformational projects in Greater Morris Park&nbsp;as part of the state's&nbsp;Downtown Revitalization Initiative.A cornerstone of the East Bronx, Greater Morris Park is defined by its longstanding and diverse residential neighborhoods, active commercial corridors and the largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions in the borough. The projects being funded incl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ten-transformational-projects-announced-for-greater-morris-park-as-part-of-downtown-revitalization-initiative/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ten-transformational-projects-announced-for-greater-morris-park-as-part-of-downtown-revitalization-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx split takes effect: NYPD creates two major commands in borough to bring in more resources, combat gun violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx finally has two separate, geographic NYPD commands after months of planning to help fight crime.&nbsp;Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Mayor Zohran Mamdani officially split the Bronx into two patrol boroughs on Wednesday, surging about 200 more cops into the borough ahead of the troublesome summer months that will see thousands more officers across the city.All of the Bronx's station houses had been operated under the command of a single patrol borough. Now, much like Brooklyn, Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-split-takes-effect-nypd-creates-two-major-commands-in-borough-to-bring-in-more-resources-combat-gun-violence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-split-takes-effect-nypd-creates-two-major-commands-in-borough-to-bring-in-more-resources-combat-gun-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Walk of Fame welcomes five new honorees during Bronx Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[To celebrate the end of Bronx Week, the Office of the Borough President inducted five new honorees into the Bronx Walk of Fame on Saturday.The annual event celebrates influential Bronx natives whose lives and careers have reached far beyond the borough. Three-time Emmy Award-winning PIX11 transportation reporter Greg Mocker emceed the ceremony and introduced the honorees.Each year, honorees receive a street sign along the Grand Concourse. This year&rsquo;s signs were unveiled in Lou Gehrig Plaza]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-walk-of-fame-welcomes-five-new-honorees-during-bronx-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-walk-of-fame-welcomes-five-new-honorees-during-bronx-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx residents rally against funding cuts to Renaissance Youth Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 people packed the recital room at Renaissance Youth Center (RYC) in Morrisania to protest city funding cuts totaling nearly $800,000 that put its afterschool and school-based programming at risk.Several staff members, alumni, and Bronx families who rely on RYC spoke passionately against the cuts, saying that the decision was made without explanation and despite the organization&rsquo;s 25-year track record of service to the community.&nbsp;The cuts to RYC come amid a major expansio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-residents-rally-against-funding-cuts-to-renaissance-youth-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-residents-rally-against-funding-cuts-to-renaissance-youth-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYSDOT suspends major project to repair Cross Bronx Expressway bridges amid community pushback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state halted a nearly $1 billion project on Monday night that would have repaired five crumbling bridges along a one-mile stretch of the infamous Cross Bronx Expressway, pausing a years-long battle over the plan&rsquo;s potential impacts on the surrounding community.The only thing stakeholders seemed to agree on was that the bridges required critical improvements to maintain their structural integrity. Environmental and transit advocates, along with local elected officials, fought state and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nysdot-suspends-major-project-to-repair-cross-bronx-expressway-bridges-amid-community-pushback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nysdot-suspends-major-project-to-repair-cross-bronx-expressway-bridges-amid-community-pushback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIRR strike fallout: MTA official defends tentative deal that ended work stoppage as service resumes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A top MTA official defended on Tuesday the agency's tentative deal with five Long Island Rail Road unions that ended their first strike in more than three decades as trains began rolling again at midday.LIRR President Rob Free, during a May 19 news conference at the Jamaica LIRR station ahead of the return to service at noon, stood by the MTA's decision to let the contract dispute boil over into a strike early Saturday.The first trains to hit the rails since May 16 departed from Penn Station, he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/lirr-strike-fallout-mta-official-defends-tentative-deal-that-ended-work-stoppage-as-service-resumes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/lirr-strike-fallout-mta-official-defends-tentative-deal-that-ended-work-stoppage-as-service-resumes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50+ NYC Organizations, Tourism Leaders Praise HANYC for Avoiding World Cup Strike by Scoring Union Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 50 key stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality sectors today praised the Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC) for scoring a new union contract and avoiding a potential hotel union strike&nbsp;ahead of the World Cup next month. The leaders emphasized that hotels are essential to supporting nearly 400,000 workers across the city's tourism and hospitality industries, and that keeping hotels open was critical to our local economy.On Monday, HANYC reached a deal with the Hotel and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/50-nyc-organizations-tourism-leaders-praise-hanyc-for-avoiding-world-cup-strike-by-scoring-union-contract/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/50-nyc-organizations-tourism-leaders-praise-hanyc-for-avoiding-world-cup-strike-by-scoring-union-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and Tourism Council hosts 2026 Bronx Ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, alongside the Bronx Tourism Council showed their Bronx pride at the 54th annual Bronx Ball. Held on May 17 at the The Clubhouse at Bally&rsquo;s Golf Links at Ferry Point, the event featured dinner, dancing, and overall pride and joy for the borough.&nbsp;Sponsors include the Bronx Economic Development Corporation; Business Initiative Corporation; Montefiore Einstein; Verizon; BronxCare Health System; Yankees; AT&amp;T; Metro Plus Health; Cricket; Bally]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-and-tourism-council-hosts-2026-bronx-ball/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-and-tourism-council-hosts-2026-bronx-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Week finale concert draws crowds for food, celebration and Remy Ma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronxites got to spend a warm summer-like Sunday afternoon jamming along to Remy Ma&rsquo;s 2006 hit single &ldquo;Conceited&rdquo; while enjoying tasty treats by dozens of vendors. On May 17, the Bronx Borough President, alongside the Bronx Tourism Council hosted the Bronx Week&rsquo;s Finale Concert.<br />
Held in Mosholu Parkway between Bainbridge and Van Cortlandt Avenues, the concert was held in conjunction with the Bronx Week&rsquo;s Food and Arts Festival.&nbsp;[caption id="attachment_144322" a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-week-finale-concert-draws-crowds-for-food-celebration-and-remy-ma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-week-finale-concert-draws-crowds-for-food-celebration-and-remy-ma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enhanced NYC Ferry service sets sail this summer ahead of FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City is boosting service on its ferry system this summer ahead of an expected influx of visitors to five boroughs for the FIFA World Cup final, Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration announced on Tuesday.The city and its Economic Development Corporation (EDC), the quasi-governmental organization that runs the NYC Ferry system, is adding ships and trips across some of its most popular routes as more New Yorkers travel on the water amid the scorching summer heat. The increased service bega]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/enhanced-nyc-ferry-service-sets-sail-this-summer-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/enhanced-nyc-ferry-service-sets-sail-this-summer-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America 250: Morris Park event honors Gouverneur Morris, a founding father from the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community members gathered at P.S. 83 in Morris Park to pay tribute to Gouverneur Morris, a son of the Bronx who contributed greatly to the United States&rsquo; founding 250 years ago.&nbsp;The May 15 event, organized by the Foundation for the Revival of Classical Culture, Morris Park Business Improvement District (BID) and the P.S. 83 student chorus, featured a reading of passages from the Declaration of Independence, songs and tales from the founding era, and a lecture by Tim Schantz of the Ph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/america-250-morris-park-event-honors-gouverneur-morris-a-founding-father-from-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/america-250-morris-park-event-honors-gouverneur-morris-a-founding-father-from-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Insiders:  A Q&amp;A with NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign Insiders is PoliticsNY's latest Q&amp;A series featuring candidates running for office in the 2026 New York primary election. This edition of Campaign Insiders features current New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli who is running for reelection. The NYS comptroller is New York&rsquo;s chief fiscal officer and is responsible for protecting taxpayer funds, providing independent fiscal oversight on State, New York City and local finances, managing the NYS pension fund and more.What are t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/campaign-insiders-a-qampa-with-nys-comptroller-tom-dinapoli/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/campaign-insiders-a-qampa-with-nys-comptroller-tom-dinapoli/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Open mic, Nueva Trova, Memorial Day parade and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open Mic NightFriday, May 22, 6:30-8 p.m.Alice Fields Community Center, 925 E. 163 St.FreeBoogie on down to the AFCC for a community Open Mic Night. Co-hosted by Mama Tanya, Black Feminist Project and May Flowersz! The Alice Fields Community Center for Black Women, Girls and Marginalized Genders is committed to fostering the creativity and talent of the people in the Bronx. Mama Tanya is also the curator of Goodness Reigns Supreme.For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/open-mic-night-ticke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-open-mic-nueva-trova-memorial-day-parade-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-open-mic-nueva-trova-memorial-day-parade-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Week ends with Culture and Unity parade on Mosholu Parkway]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a roller skate party to a soap box derby, Bronxites participated in a bevy of events during Bronx Week. The 16-day celebration, which kicked off May 1, officially wrapped on Sunday with the Bronx Unity &amp; Culture parade and festival.&nbsp;Emceed by Borough President Vanessa Gibson and Bronx News 12&rsquo;s Marissa Santarelli, what started out as a quiet spattering of people along Mosholu Parkway quickly grew into a diverse crowd of all creeds and ages.[caption id="attachment_144250" alig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-week-ends-with-culture-and-unity-parade-on-mosholu-parkway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-week-ends-with-culture-and-unity-parade-on-mosholu-parkway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Insiders: A Q&amp;A with NYS Comptroller Candidate Raj Goyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign Insiders is PoliticsNY's latest Q&amp;A series featuring candidates running for office in the 2026 New York primary election. This edition of Campaign Insiders features New York State Comptroller Candidate Raj Goyle. The NYS comptroller is New York&rsquo;s chief fiscal officer and is responsible for protecting taxpayer funds, providing independent fiscal oversight on State, New York City and local finances, managing the NYS pension fund and more.<br />
What are the top three issues for your c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/campaign-insiders-a-qampa-with-nys-comptroller-candidate-raj-goyle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/campaign-insiders-a-qampa-with-nys-comptroller-candidate-raj-goyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani announces second city-owned grocery store to open in Hunts Point by 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Monday that Hunts Point will become home to the city&rsquo;s second announced municipally owned grocery store &mdash; and the first location expected to open by next year.The 20,000-square-foot store will be located at The Peninsula, the mixed-use redevelopment of the former Spofford Juvenile Detention Facility in Hunts Point. City officials said the store is the first city-owned grocery store to open, expected to open in 2027 and will provide discounted staple goo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-announces-second-city-owned-grocery-store-to-open-in-hunts-point-by-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-announces-second-city-owned-grocery-store-to-open-in-hunts-point-by-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Insiders: A Q&amp;A with NYS Comptroller Candidate Drew Warshaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign Insiders is PoliticsNY's latest Q&amp;A series featuring candidates running for office in the 2026 New York primary election. This edition of Campaign Insiders features New York State Comptroller Candidate Drew Warshaw. The NYS comptroller is New York&rsquo;s chief fiscal officer and is responsible for protecting taxpayer funds, providing independent fiscal oversight on State, New York City and local finances, managing the NYS pension fund and more.<br />
What are the top three issues for you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/campaign-insiders-a-qampa-with-nys-comptroller-candidate-drew-warshaw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/campaign-insiders-a-qampa-with-nys-comptroller-candidate-drew-warshaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani admin set to open 2,000 new 3-K child care seats this September across five boroughs]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC moved closer to universal child care as Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Monday that 2,000 more 3-K child care seats will open for families across the five boroughs in time for the 2026-2027 school year this September.&nbsp;Most of the expansion will take place through partnerships with community-based child care providers. Officials said the additional capacity is aimed at improving access &ndash; and location convenience &ndash; to affordable care while addressing the continued demand fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-admin-set-to-open-2000-new-3-k-child-care-seats-this-september-across-five-boroughs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-admin-set-to-open-2000-new-3-k-child-care-seats-this-september-across-five-boroughs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Central Bronx Hospital reaches record highs in child immunization rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx has seen its immunization rates among children and adolescents rise from 84% in 2018 to 91% in 2025, thanks in large part to a series of quality improvement initiatives.With 22,103 vaccine doses given to pediatric patients between 0 and 19 years of age, as well as 102,385 doses across all age groups, the North Central Bronx's vaccination rate has grown to become level with national benchmarks. This also underscores the hospital's key role as a frontline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/north-central-bronx-hospital-reaches-record-highs-in-child-immunization-rates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/north-central-bronx-hospital-reaches-record-highs-in-child-immunization-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Zoo welcomes spring with adorable new baby animals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring has sprung, which means new Bronx Zoo babies!As the weather starts warming up, the Bronx Zoo has welcomed four new arrivals over the past few months: an infant collared lemur, a pygmy slow loris, a gelada, and a nyala calf. Some are still clinging tightly to their mothers, while others are already darting around their habitats.Among the most notable births is the pygmy slow loris, who was born in December 2025 and is the zoo's first primate in the newly reopened World of Darkness exhibit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-zoo-welcomes-spring-with-adorable-new-baby-animals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-zoo-welcomes-spring-with-adorable-new-baby-animals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council Member Amanda Farías advances resolution calling for passage of Good Food NY Bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City Council Member Amanda Far&iacute;as led the Council on Thursday, April 30, in advancing Resolution 183, which calls for the passage from the State Legislature and signature from Governor Kathy Hochul of legislation meant to enable public institutions to have more preference for New York State farmers and utilize public dollars to advance public health, racial equity, good jobs and climate resilience.The bill, S.7638-B/A.8091-B, also known as the Good Food NY Bill, would amend Gener]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/council-member-amanda-faras-advances-resolution-calling-for-passage-of-good-food-ny-bill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/council-member-amanda-faras-advances-resolution-calling-for-passage-of-good-food-ny-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orchestra of the Bronx to close 2025-26 season with June 7 performance at Lehman College]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Orchestra of the Bronx announced it will conclude its 2025-26 season with a performance of Felix Mendelssohn's "Symphony No. 5" and Johannes Brahms' "Violin Concerto" on Sunday, June 7, at 3 p.m., in the Lovinger Theater at Lehman College, at 250 Bedford Park Blvd. W.This upcoming show, which will have free admission with no reservations required, reflects the Orchestra of the Bronx's mission, under the direction of founder and director Michael Spierman, to present stellar performances of mu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/orchestra-of-the-bronx-to-close-2025-26-season-with-june-7-performance-at-lehman-college/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/orchestra-of-the-bronx-to-close-2025-26-season-with-june-7-performance-at-lehman-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fordham Leadership Academy students given tour of NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx's Stand Up to Violence program hosted students from Fordham Leadership Academy High School&nbsp;for a tour of the adult Level I and pediatric Level II Trauma Center on Tuesday, May 5.The tour helped these students learn about the care involved in treating patients of violent trauma. They were walked through the emergency response involved in treating patients of violent trauma by Jacobi Hospital's Assistant Director of Operations for the Emerge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fordham-leadership-academy-students-given-tour-of-nyc-health-hospitalsjacobi-north-central-bronx/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fordham-leadership-academy-students-given-tour-of-nyc-health-hospitalsjacobi-north-central-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYCHA Claremont Houses unveil resident-led climate action mural]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Public Housing Community Fund, The New York Climate Exchange, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and Artolution unveiled a new climate action-themed mural on May 12 at NYCHA&rsquo;s Claremont Consolidated Houses in Morrisania.The mural, &ldquo;Unity in Our Community,&rdquo; spans more than 1,500 square feet across the exterior of the Clay Avenue Resident Association community space, where more than 100 residents, artists, youth and community members &mdash;from toddlers to seniors&mdash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nycha-claremont-houses-unveil-resident-led-climate-action-mural/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nycha-claremont-houses-unveil-resident-led-climate-action-mural/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oldtimers Softball League hosts opening day game]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s time to say &ldquo;Play ball!&rdquo; with the Oldtimers Softball League.The Oldtimers Softball League held their opening day game on May 2. The league, which comprises nine teams filled with players ages 50 and up, has been running for over 20 years.[caption id="attachment_144187" align="alignnone" width="700"] Ricardo Rodriguez (middle, in blue shirt) is honored with a plaque for his work in the beautification of the Oldtimers Softball League&rsquo;s field. Photo by Alice Moreno[/cap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/oldtimers-softball-league-hosts-opening-day-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/oldtimers-softball-league-hosts-opening-day-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President and Business Initiative Corporation hosts the 27th Annual Bronx Bankers Breakfast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, alongside the Business Initiative Corporation (BIC) hosted the 27th annual Bronx Bankers Breakfast on May 7. Held at Villa Barone Manor in Throggs Neck, sponsors included The Bronx Tourism Council; BX EDC; Verizon; Montefiore Einstein; BronxCare Health System and more.&nbsp;The breakfast is a part of the 2026 Bronx Week initiative, hosting events that show the wonder and pride of the borough.&nbsp;[caption id="attachment_144183" align="alignnone" width=]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-and-business-initiative-corporation-hosts-the-27th-annual-bronx-bankers-breakfast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-and-business-initiative-corporation-hosts-the-27th-annual-bronx-bankers-breakfast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al fresco, in limbo: Comptroller probes NYC outdoor dining permit delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[City Comptroller Mark Levine is opening an investigation into the city&rsquo;s outdoor dining permit process, seeking answers from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Mayor&rsquo;s Office of Contract Services as restaurants head toward the summer season with hundreds of applications still moving through a multi-agency review system.In a May 14 letter to DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn and MOCS Director Kim Yu, Levine&rsquo;s office requested records related to the city&rsquo;s outdoor din]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/al-fresco-in-limbo-comptroller-probes-nyc-outdoor-dining-permit-delays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/al-fresco-in-limbo-comptroller-probes-nyc-outdoor-dining-permit-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTA gate guard caught on camera trading OMNY swipes for cash: agency watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unarmed subway station gate guard hired by an MTA contractor to thwart fare evasion was caught on camera multiple times accepting cash from riders in exchange for letting them into the system, the MTA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found in a probe.The OIG investigation found that the female gate guard, employed by Allied Universal, admitted to providing OMNY card swipes to straphangers and taking cash in return on five occasions captured on video &mdash; actions it said were "improper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-gate-guard-caught-on-camera-trading-omny-swipes-for-cash-agency-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-gate-guard-caught-on-camera-trading-omny-swipes-for-cash-agency-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunts Point native Felipe Garcia challenging AOC in June primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Felipe Garcia, a Hunts Point native and first-time political candidate, is challenging incumbent Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the NY-14 Democratic primary on June 23, offering an alternative to what he called &ldquo;woke and socialist&rdquo; politics.&nbsp;Garcia, who comes from a large Puerto Rican and Dominican Catholic family, told the Bronx Times he sees victory as achievable against AOC and fellow primary candidate Marty Dolan, despite running a tiny campaign with almost no staff and ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hunts-point-native-felipe-garcia-challenging-aoc-in-june-primary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hunts-point-native-felipe-garcia-challenging-aoc-in-june-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani announced Honda of the Bronx faces city fines, enforcement for illegal business practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honda of the Bronx, a used auto shop at 2541 East Tremont Ave., was fined by the city and ordered to end what the city called &ldquo;widespread deceptive business practices,&rdquo; Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced today.The investigation by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) found Honda of the Bronx committed more than 350 violations, including operating without proper licensure; failing to inform customers of financing details, such as loan terms and total costs; "baiting and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-announced-honda-of-the-bronx-faces-city-fines-enforcement-for-illegal-business-practices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-announced-honda-of-the-bronx-faces-city-fines-enforcement-for-illegal-business-practices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran-focused talk show ‘Vet Talk’ celebrates 13 years as it returns to filming at BronxNet Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Veteran-focused talk show "Vet Talk" is now celebrating 13 years of amplifying veteran voices and community advocacy across New York City by returning to film at BronxNet studios, reflecting the show's longstanding ties to BronxNet.[caption id="attachment_144102" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of Gonzalo Duran[/caption]Devil Dog USA Chief Executive Officer Gonzalo Duran launched Vet Talk in 2013 as a way to provide veterans with a platform to share their stories and connect w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/veteran-focused-talk-show-vet-talk-celebrates-13-years-as-it-returns-to-filming-at-bronxnet-studios/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/veteran-focused-talk-show-vet-talk-celebrates-13-years-as-it-returns-to-filming-at-bronxnet-studios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain or shine, the Bronx Night Market kicks off ninth year with food, music and community]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Night Market, is now in its ninth year. On May 16, the event filled the intersection between 161st street and Grand Course with more than 50 vendors selling food, drinks, merchandise and handmade goods, alongside live performances from Son Con Tres, Morrisania Band Project and DJ Riddim.&nbsp;When it started raining heavily a few hours into the event, the weather did not deter local residents from coming out.&nbsp;"The Bronx just pulled up umbrellas and ponchos," said Marco Shalma, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rain-or-shine-the-bronx-night-market-kicks-off-ninth-year-with-food-music-and-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rain-or-shine-the-bronx-night-market-kicks-off-ninth-year-with-food-music-and-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | For Bronx students, a diploma should mean more]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York State recently adopted a major new education initiative called Portrait of a Graduate, requiring schools in the coming years to define what students should know and be able to do beyond what standardized tests measure&mdash;things like critical thinking, communication and civic readiness. The goal is to make a high school diploma mean something more than seat time and test scores.In the Bronx, we've been working toward that same goal for six years.At United Charter High Schools, we oper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-for-bronx-students-a-diploma-should-mean-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-for-bronx-students-a-diploma-should-mean-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Budget: Mamdani dedicates more funding to adding new bus and bike lanes across city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani is giving his Department of Transportation (DOT) increased funding over the next four years to add bus and bike lanes across the city.Mamdani's budget director, Sherif Soliman, said on Tuesday that his $124.7 billion executive budget includes increased funding for the Streets Master Plan, which requires the city to install a certain number of bus and bike lanes each year. The plan, which mandates the city add 150 new miles of protected bus lanes and 250 new miles of protecte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-budget-mamdani-dedicates-more-funding-to-adding-new-bus-and-bike-lanes-across-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-budget-mamdani-dedicates-more-funding-to-adding-new-bus-and-bike-lanes-across-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need for ‘SPEED’: Mayor Mamdani aims to cut affordable housing lottery delays by half]]></title><description><![CDATA[City Hall is betting it can fix the housing lottery.The Mamdani administration is planning to shorten the application window for affordable housing lotteries from 60 days to 21 days and overhaul how applicants are screened, part of a broader plan Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday to move tenants into completed apartments faster.The changes are included in City Hall&rsquo;s recently published SPEED (Streamlining Procedures to Expedite Equitable Development) report, a package of administrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/need-for-speed-mayor-mamdani-aims-to-cut-affordable-housing-lottery-delays-by-half/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/need-for-speed-mayor-mamdani-aims-to-cut-affordable-housing-lottery-delays-by-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup transit: Mamdani plans new Queens bus lane for ‘LaGuardia Link’, Hochul announces lower shuttle bus ticket prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul want to make it easier for revelers to get to the FIFA World Cup final next month.Mamdani's Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to speed up the Q70 Select Bus Service (SBS) service, aka the "LaGuardia Link," connecting Queens' LaGuardia Airport with the Jackson-Heights Roosevelt Avenue subway station, his office announced on Wednesday.The plan involves painting a dedicated eastbound center-running bus lane on Broadway between 69th Street and R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/world-cup-transit-mamdani-plans-new-queens-bus-lane-for-laguardia-link-hochul-announces-lower-shuttle-bus-ticket-prices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/world-cup-transit-mamdani-plans-new-queens-bus-lane-for-laguardia-link-hochul-announces-lower-shuttle-bus-ticket-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani announces NYC Neighborhood Passport program to encourage city exploration during the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the World Cup coming to cities across the U.S. this summer, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new incentive to help residents and visitors explore new, diverse corners of the five boroughs.&nbsp;The NYC Neighborhood Passport program will launch on June 11, as announced today by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, NYC Tourism + Conventions and Team Wonder, with support from the New York Community Trust.Starting June 11, participants can pick up specially designed Neighborhood Passports and collect stamps a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-announces-nyc-neighborhood-passport-program-to-encourage-city-exploration-during-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-announces-nyc-neighborhood-passport-program-to-encourage-city-exploration-during-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of murdered 16-year-old Bronx school girl calls for street to be renamed for her one year after deadly shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The distraught family of 16-year-old Evette Jeffrey, who was killed by a stray bullet in the Bronx one year ago Tuesday, is calling on the city to honor her memory with a street renaming.On the evening of May 12, Jeffrey&rsquo;s mother, aunt, cousin, and friends returned to the spot where she was killed outside of Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School. They hugged balloons, photographs, and stuffed animals. April 13 would have been the girl&rsquo;s 17th birthday; instead, she will for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/family-ofmurdered-16-year-old-bronx-school-girl-calls-for-street-to-be-renamed-for-her-one-year-after-deadly-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/family-ofmurdered-16-year-old-bronx-school-girl-calls-for-street-to-be-renamed-for-her-one-year-after-deadly-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fair Fares: There are plenty of plans to expand transit discount program. But will Mamdani adopt any of them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is widespread support for growing the city's reduced subway and bus fare program &mdash; Fair Fares &mdash; among the City Council, advocates, and civic groups in this year's city budget.But Mayor Zohran Mamdani does not appear poised to expand the city's contribution to Fair Fares. Hizzoner campaigned in no small part on a promise to make city buses free for all New Yorkers &mdash; a proposal he has given little oxygen since taking office.The mayor's $124 billion executive budget, release]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fair-fares-there-are-plenty-of-plans-to-expand-transit-discount-program-but-will-mamdani-adopt-any-of-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fair-fares-there-are-plenty-of-plans-to-expand-transit-discount-program-but-will-mamdani-adopt-any-of-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx middle school principal Doreen Kendall, demoted after hiring her sister as a teacher]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former principal at Thomas C. Giordano Middle School X045 in the Belmont neighborhood has been removed from her job and fined in settling a conflict of interest case investigated by the Office of the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District (SCI).After an anonymous complaint to the city&rsquo;s Conflicts of Interest Board, SCI, the independent watchdog for schools&rsquo; employees, found that former principal Doreen Kendall had hired her sister as a full-time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-middle-school-principal-doreen-kendall-demoted-after-hiring-her-sister-as-a-teacher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-middle-school-principal-doreen-kendall-demoted-after-hiring-her-sister-as-a-teacher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | How the City’s new director of street vendor assistance can earn the trust of small businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a third-generation property owner proud to call Fordham Road home, the quality of life in the neighborhood has deteriorated to its lowest point in my family&rsquo;s 70+ years here. The main culprit is unregulated food and street vending that takes up precious real estate in our incredibly limited public realm.Our sidewalks are dirty and impassable, vendors leave garbage behind, use stores' bathrooms where they also steal goods, illegally use water and electricity, vendor vehicles clog our bus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-how-the-citys-new-director-of-street-vendor-assistance-can-earn-the-trust-of-small-businesses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-how-the-citys-new-director-of-street-vendor-assistance-can-earn-the-trust-of-small-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson kicks off Bronx Week with ‘Homage to Skate Key’ skate party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson partnered with GO! Sports NYC, NYCHA Bronx River Houses and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development to host the "Homage to Skate Key" skate party on Saturday, May 2, at the Bronx River House Community Center.[caption id="attachment_144029" align="alignnone" width="900"] Photo courtesy of the Office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson[/caption]Marking the start of Bronx Week 2026, the event brought together Bronx residents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-kicks-off-bronx-week-with-homage-to-skate-key-skate-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-kicks-off-bronx-week-with-homage-to-skate-key-skate-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosts Future Focus Bronx job and resource fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson partnered with the New York State Department of Labor and the Bronx County Criminal and Family Court to hold the Future Focus Bronx job and resource fair on Wednesday, April 29, at the Bronx County Criminal and Family Court.The event brought together employers, workforce development organizations and community partners in an effort to expand access to employment opportunities and support services for Bronx residents.[caption id="attachment_143969" align=]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronx-borough-president-vanessa-l-gibson-hosts-future-focus-bronx-job-and-resource-fair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronx-borough-president-vanessa-l-gibson-hosts-future-focus-bronx-job-and-resource-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Little Italy celebrates Albanian heritage at Annual Skanderbeg Street Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between Crescent and Arthur Avenue, crowds filled the streets on May 3 in celebration of the 5th Annual Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeg Street Fair, a festival honoring the Albanian culture and community through local businesses, traditional foods, music and dancing.New York is home to more than 100,000 Albanians, and many live here in the Bronx.&#8203;Hosted by the Albanian American Open Hand Association Inc. and supported by the Belmont Business Improvement District, the annual festival highlighte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-little-italy-celebrates-albanian-heritage-at-annual-skanderbeg-street-fair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-little-italy-celebrates-albanian-heritage-at-annual-skanderbeg-street-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A guide to flower shops around the Bronx: Where to shop for fresh flowers in the borough this spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring is here, and if you&rsquo;re looking to add a beautiful bunch of flowers to your home &mdash;or, no judgment, maybe you need a late Mother&rsquo;s Day gift&mdash; check out these floral shops around the Bronx that offer fresh blooms at different styles and price points.Select Roses | East 139th Street and Bruckner Blvd.Open Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays until 6 p.m.; closed SundaysThis Port Morris floral warehouse is a hidden gem. Select Roses is a huge retail and w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-guide-to-flower-shops-around-the-bronx-where-to-shop-for-fresh-flowers-in-the-borough-this-spring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-guide-to-flower-shops-around-the-bronx-where-to-shop-for-fresh-flowers-in-the-borough-this-spring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subway service changes: MTA adds more trips, shifts arrival times on four numbered lines starting May 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a subway service shakeup coming for the four numbered lines that run through Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx next week, the MTA reminded riders on Monday.The changes, which will take effect on May 18, would see more trips shifted to earlier and later times during both the morning and evening rush hours on the 2, 3, 4, and 5 lines. The MTA says the updated service is designed to better align with ridership patterns in response to survey results, according to the transit agency."Train]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/subway-service-changes-mta-adds-more-trips-shifts-arrival-times-on-four-numbered-lines-starting-may-18/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/subway-service-changes-mta-adds-more-trips-shifts-arrival-times-on-four-numbered-lines-starting-may-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup legacy investment brings new soccer mini-pitch to Bronx students ahead of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students at PS 112 Bronxwood School will soon have a new space to play soccer as elected officials and community partners gathered on May 8 to break ground on a new mini-pitch as part of a 2026 FIFA World Cup legacy investment project.In partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the mini-pitches are part of a larger $1 million investment by Airbnb to bring the small, hard-court soccer spaces to under-resourced communities across New York and New Jersey ahead of the international tournament, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fifa-world-cup-legacy-investment-brings-new-soccer-mini-pitch-to-bronx-students-ahead-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fifa-world-cup-legacy-investment-brings-new-soccer-mini-pitch-to-bronx-students-ahead-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bally’s Links hosts annual City Parks Foundation Golf Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bally&rsquo;s Links hosted a sold-out group for the annual City Parks Foundation Golf Classic, which raises funds for youth sports, arts and educational programming in 320 parks citywide.&nbsp;The group of about 100 golfers on May 11 faced overcast skies, cool breeze and no rain for the all-day event, which featured lunch, cocktails and friendly competition in an 18-hole scramble tournament, with a future free round of golf for the winning team.[caption id="attachment_143985" align="alignnone" w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ballys-links-hosts-annual-city-parks-foundation-golf-classic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ballys-links-hosts-annual-city-parks-foundation-golf-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Skate party, Riverdale Block Party Festival, Lehman Art Gallery opening reception and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Parks Presents: Skate and Celebrate at Bufano ParkFriday, May 15, 3-6 p.m.Hockey Rink in Bufano Park, Bradford Avenue and La Salle AvenueFreeJoin NYC Parks for a kids skate party at Bufano Park. Enjoy an afternoon of music, dancing and skating. Skates will be provided while supplies last, or feel free to bring your own.For more information, visit nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/15/nyc-parks-kids-skate-party.&nbsp;&nbsp;Zoo Explorers (Sea Lions)Saturday, May 16, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Bronx Zoo, 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-skate-party-riverdale-block-party-festival-lehman-art-gallery-opening-reception-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-skate-party-riverdale-block-party-festival-lehman-art-gallery-opening-reception-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power in numbers: A guide to forming a tenant association in NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[As NYC continues to grapple with an affordable housing crisis, tenants are growing concerned about rent hikes, poor apartment conditions and eviction. In response, many residents are turning to tenant associations by organizing within individual buildings or across multiple properties to push back against landlord neglect or extreme demands.What is a tenant association?A tenant association is either a formal or informal group of residents in a property who choose to come together to negotiate wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/power-in-numbers-a-guide-to-forming-a-tenant-association-in-nyc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/power-in-numbers-a-guide-to-forming-a-tenant-association-in-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Polanco started boxing to ward off bullies, now he’s a New York Champion headed to Nationals]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Polanco didn&rsquo;t always want to be a boxer. A weak and skinny teen by his own admission,&nbsp; his original motivation for stepping into a boxing gym was bullies. Polanco decided he needed to get tough. So, he turned up at a boxing gym near his home in the Bronx. It was intimidating at first.&nbsp;&nbsp;&ldquo;I was just scared 'cause I didn't know what I was getting myself into&rdquo; he reflected later, recalling the noise, the chaos of when he first walked into &ldquo;John&rsquo;s G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/david-polanco-started-boxing-to-ward-off-bullies-now-hes-a-new-york-champion-headed-to-nationals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/david-polanco-started-boxing-to-ward-off-bullies-now-hes-a-new-york-champion-headed-to-nationals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup experience: Mamdani admin closing off streets outside 50 NYC schools for ‘Soccer Streets’ events]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup final this June, Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration is closing blocks outside of 50 schools to vehicle traffic at select times for soccer-related events, his office announced on Monday.The "Soccer Streets" events &mdash; a partnership between the city and the open streets nonprofit Street Lab, as well as the yogurt brand Chobani &mdash; will include activities such as pickup games, running drills, and painting team flags, according to City Hall.The "pop-up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/world-cup-experience-mamdani-admin-closing-off-streets-outside-50-nyc-schools-for-soccer-streets-events/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/world-cup-experience-mamdani-admin-closing-off-streets-outside-50-nyc-schools-for-soccer-streets-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney General Letitia James and Bronx electeds rally in the Bronx against surveillance pricing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorney General Letitia James led a rally against surveillance pricing on May 8 at the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community Center in Soundview, calling on the legislature to pass bills that would ban what she called &ldquo;predatory&rdquo; business practices.&nbsp;James, joined by Bronx elected officials, union workers and community groups, called on the legislature to ban the practice in New York State by passing two bills collectively known as the One Fair Price package.&nbsp;Surveillance prici]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/attorney-general-letitia-james-and-bronx-electeds-rally-in-the-bronx-against-surveillance-pricing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/attorney-general-letitia-james-and-bronx-electeds-rally-in-the-bronx-against-surveillance-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hibernica Dispensary celebrates two years in Pelham Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[For centuries, people have consumed cannabis in various different forms, such as smoking, eating, and applying topically. New York State legalized marijuana for medical purposes in 2016, with the Medical Cannabis Program in effect. By 2021, the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed, legalizing the recreational use of cannabis.&nbsp;Since then, many legitimate dispensaries have been opening up around New York City, providing access to safe and tested NY-grown cannabis. One of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hibernica-dispensary-celebrates-two-years-in-pelham-bay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hibernica-dispensary-celebrates-two-years-in-pelham-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Savannah Bananas and Party Animals take over the Westchester Square Dunkin Donuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dunkin went bananas on April 25, as the Savannah Bananas teamed up with the Party Animals to serve coffee, donuts and smiles to fans throughout the Bronx.At the Dunkin Donuts location on 2973 E Tremont Avenue by the Westchester Square station, the Savannah Bananas and the Party Animals &ndash;two exhibition barnstorming baseball teams&ndash; collaborated with Dunkin to host a fan meet-and-greet. Dunkin is the official partner of the Banana Ball Championship League, who houses both teams.&nbsp;&l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-savannah-bananas-and-party-animals-take-over-the-westchester-square-dunkin-donuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-savannah-bananas-and-party-animals-take-over-the-westchester-square-dunkin-donuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC board opens door to Mamdani rent freeze, but also leaves rent hikes on the table in preliminary vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will it be a freeze or a squeeze?The New York City Rent Guidelines Board advanced preliminary rent ranges on Thursday evening that could allow a freeze for the city's more than 2 million rent-stabilized tenants &mdash; but left open the possibility of another increase, setting up a June vote that will test Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s central campaign promise.The board voted to consider increases of 0% to 2% on one-year leases and 0% to 4% on two-year leases for rent-stabilized apartments and lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-board-opens-door-to-mamdani-rent-freeze-but-also-leaves-rent-hikes-on-the-table-in-preliminary-vote/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-board-opens-door-to-mamdani-rent-freeze-but-also-leaves-rent-hikes-on-the-table-in-preliminary-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[28-year-old woman arrested after allegedly posing as a teen student at Westchester Square Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 28-year-old woman was arrested after police say she pretended to be a teenager and enrolled at Westchester Square Academy.Staff at the school reported Kacy Claassen, 28, to the NYPD for identity theft and trespassing. She was taken into custody on Monday, April 27, without further incident, police told the Bronx Times.According to a criminal complaint, Claassen was enrolled under the name "Shamara Rashad" and had a birthdate that said she was 16 years old, per News12.Officials said the school']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/28-year-old-woman-arrested-after-allegedly-posing-as-a-teen-student-at-westchester-square-academy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/28-year-old-woman-arrested-after-allegedly-posing-as-a-teen-student-at-westchester-square-academy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kips Bay boys and girls teen center gets full makeover on NBC home renovation show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teen center at Kips Bay Boys &amp; Girls Club in Morris Heights recently got a major glow-up after being featured on the NBC home renovation show, &ldquo;George to the Rescue.&rdquo;&nbsp;The teen center at the Frederic R. &amp; Margaret Coudert Clubhouse serves 125 young people ages 13 to 18 each day, with programming to support their social, academic and creative growth. But the bland-looking teen center, with mostly office-style furnishings, was lacking a spark.In the episode that aired M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/kips-bay-boys-and-girls-teen-center-gets-full-makeover-on-nbc-home-renovation-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/kips-bay-boys-and-girls-teen-center-gets-full-makeover-on-nbc-home-renovation-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Bronx Community College holds 48th annual ‘Run the Bronx’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Community College held its 48th annual "Run the Bronx" to help promote health and wellness in the borough on Saturday, May 2.[caption id="attachment_143834" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]In addition to encouraging physical activity to help improve health outcomes among residents of the borough, this annual event also honors its founder, Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, a former Tuskegee Airman and the third president of Bronx Community College. Brown founded Run the Br]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronx-community-college-holds-48th-annual-run-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronx-community-college-holds-48th-annual-run-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | The Bronx cannot keep burning]]></title><description><![CDATA[This may not be the Bronx of the 1970s, but the factors that once made fire so prevalent here have not disappeared. The Bronx is burning again.In just the past year, our borough has had hundreds of serious fires, including several multi-alarm blazes and fatal incidents that have displaced families, injured firefighters, and taken lives. And while Brooklyn and Queens may see more fires overall, the Bronx is where those fires are most dangerous.In 2025, our borough accounted for four of the city&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-the-bronx-cannot-keep-burning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-the-bronx-cannot-keep-burning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State budget: ‘Super Speeders’ crackdown bill, Hochul’s auto insurance reforms are part of ‘general’ agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Measures aimed at cracking down on serial reckless drivers called "super speeders," and lowering auto insurance costs, are part of a "general" budget agreement Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled on Thursday morning.The state's top executive announced the items included in the accord between herself, state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie over a $268 billion spending plan during an Albany news conference on May 7. The purported agreement, which Heastie disp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/state-budget-super-speeders-crackdown-bill-hochuls-auto-insurance-reforms-are-part-of-general-agreement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/state-budget-super-speeders-crackdown-bill-hochuls-auto-insurance-reforms-are-part-of-general-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speaker’s Corner: Small lots can make a big difference in NYC’s housing crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walk&nbsp;through&nbsp;neighborhoods across&nbsp;New York City and&nbsp;you&rsquo;ll&nbsp;find&nbsp;them:&nbsp;narrow, barren, underutilized&nbsp;lots interrupting otherwise complete blocks.&nbsp;Sometimes&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;a patch of cracked pavement used for parking. Sometimes&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;fenced off, collecting trash or attracting rodents. Sometimes&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;occupied by a&nbsp;building&nbsp;that uses only a fraction of what the site could hold.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you think o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/speakers-corner-small-lots-can-make-a-big-difference-in-nycs-housing-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/speakers-corner-small-lots-can-make-a-big-difference-in-nycs-housing-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx shooting suspect sought for targeting teen inside parked car waiting for ride to school: cops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx detectives are searching for the suspect who shot a teenager near a public housing complex on Wednesday morning.The NYPD released early on Thursday morning an image of the perpetrator sought for the shooting that occurred near the Soundview Houses, at the corner of Seward and Rosedale Avenues, at about 7:25 a.m. on May 6.Law enforcement sources said the victim, a 14-year-old boy, was inside the rear of a parked vehicle, waiting for a ride to school, when the shooter approached and opened f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-suspect-sought-for-targeting-teen-inside-parked-car-waiting-for-ride-to-school-cops/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-suspect-sought-for-targeting-teen-inside-parked-car-waiting-for-ride-to-school-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Westech employees preparing federal class action lawsuit alleging labor law violations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reporting by the Bronx Times was cited in a federal court decision granting class action status to former employees of Westech Security, who were left missing multiple paychecks when the Throggs Neck office abruptly closed on Sept. 10, 2024.Both the complaint and the decision cited Bronx Times&rsquo; stories about a group of employees who went to the office at 3040 East Tremont Ave. to collect their paychecks &mdash;some of which were replacing checks that previously bounced. But instead of rece]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/former-westech-employees-preparing-federal-class-action-lawsuit-alleging-labor-law-violations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/former-westech-employees-preparing-federal-class-action-lawsuit-alleging-labor-law-violations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Bronx Unite study finds rising pollution from congestion tolls as city invests $20M in Bronx asthma programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmental activists in the South Bronx are warning that congestion pricing may be worsening air pollution in neighborhoods already burdened by some of the highest asthma rates in the country, even as New York City officials announced a new $20 million investment Tuesday to combat childhood asthma in the Bronx.The announcement, made by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the city&rsquo;s Department of Health in recognition of World Asthma Day, will use funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Authorit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/south-bronx-unite-study-finds-rising-pollution-from-congestion-tolls-as-city-invests-20m-in-bronx-asthma-programs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/south-bronx-unite-study-finds-rising-pollution-from-congestion-tolls-as-city-invests-20m-in-bronx-asthma-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani admin officials say City Council’s Fair Fares automatic enrollment bill raises privacy issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials with Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration on Wednesday raised concerns about a City Council bill requiring them to come up with an automatic enrollment process for the city's reduced fair program &mdash; Fair Fares &mdash; citing privacy considerations.Rebecca Chew, chief program officer for the city's Human Resources Administration (HRA), the city agency that runs the program, testified to council members during a May 6 hearing that the agency's legal obligations to safeguard private]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-admin-officials-say-city-councils-fair-fares-automatic-enrollment-bill-raises-privacy-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-admin-officials-say-city-councils-fair-fares-automatic-enrollment-bill-raises-privacy-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protest over Israeli real estate event at Manhattan synagogue tests NYPD perimeter strategy as officer hospitalized, demonstrators pepper-sprayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[One officer was hospitalized and police deployed pepper-spray during a Tuesday night protest over an Israeli real estate event at Park East Synagogue on the Upper East Side, where police enforced a broad perimeter in an early street-level test of the city&rsquo;s evolving approach to demonstrations near religious institutions.The protest targeted "The Great Israeli Real Estate Event 2026," which was advertised online as coming to Manhattan on May 5 as part of a tour that also includes Flatbush a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/protest-over-israeli-real-estate-event-at-manhattan-synagogue-tests-nypd-perimeter-strategy-as-officer-hospitalized-demonstrators-pepper-sprayed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/protest-over-israeli-real-estate-event-at-manhattan-synagogue-tests-nypd-perimeter-strategy-as-officer-hospitalized-demonstrators-pepper-sprayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani, HPD announce historic $31M penalty against Bronx landlords over long-running building neglect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani stood inside Robert Fulton Terrace on Wednesday alongside Deputy Mayor Leila Bozorg and Department of Housing and Preservation Commissioner Dina Levy to announce a historic penalty against the owners of two troubled Bronx apartment complexes, securing $31 million in penalties and new oversight of long-delayed repairs.The penalty &mdash;the largest ever obtained by the city&rsquo;s Department of Housing Preservation and Development&mdash; targets the owners of Robert Fulton T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-hpd-announce-historic-31m-penalty-against-bronx-landlords-over-long-running-building-neglect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-hpd-announce-historic-31m-penalty-against-bronx-landlords-over-long-running-building-neglect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiscal watchdog argues Mamdani’s free bus push won’t make transit more affordable, recommends Fair Fares expansion in report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani should embrace expanding the city's half-priced fare program instead of pursuing his signature campaign proposal for free buses, as the latter would do little to make transit more affordable, a fiscal watchdog group found in a new report released Wednesday.The group, the Citizens Budget Commission (CBC), published its report ahead of a May 6 City Council hearing on the existing program, Fair Fares. The hearing will see council members question the Mamdani administration and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fiscal-watchdog-argues-mamdanis-free-bus-push-wont-make-transit-more-affordable-recommends-fair-fares-expansion-in-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fiscal-watchdog-argues-mamdanis-free-bus-push-wont-make-transit-more-affordable-recommends-fair-fares-expansion-in-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani fills key post in new community safety office with behavioral health expert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed a longtime behavioral health leader on Tuesday to serve as commissioner of his newly created Office of Community Safety, filling a key post in an office already facing pressure from advocates over its authority, funding and structure.Dr. Ayesha Delany-Brumsey will report to Deputy Mayor for Community Safety Renita Francois, whom Mamdani appointed in March when he created the office by executive order.The office has been cast as an initial step toward Mamdani&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-fills-key-post-in-new-community-safety-office-with-behavioral-health-expert/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-fills-key-post-in-new-community-safety-office-with-behavioral-health-expert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fair Fares: City Council to hear from Mamdani admin on bill to automatically enroll lowest-income New Yorkers in transit discount program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City Council is going all-in on expanding a municipal program providing subsidized subway, bus, and paratransit trips to the lowest-income New Yorkers &mdash; known as Fair Fares.On the heels of pitching a major expansion of the program in their budget proposal last month, Democratic Council leaders are holding a May 6 hearing on legislation that would require the city to develop an automatic enrollment system for Fair Fares and other city-created benefits programs &mdash; a key ask of advoc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fair-fares-city-council-to-hear-from-mamdani-admin-on-bill-to-automatically-enroll-lowest-income-new-yorkers-in-transit-discount-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fair-fares-city-council-to-hear-from-mamdani-admin-on-bill-to-automatically-enroll-lowest-income-new-yorkers-in-transit-discount-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schneps Media dominates New York state with record-setting win at New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schneps Media, which owns more than 100 publications and websites across New York City and Long Island, had a record-setting showing in the 2025 New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest.The reporters, editors, designers, photographers and sales reps of Schneps Media earned a record 945 points overall and more than 80 first-, second- and third-place prizes combined in reporting, photography, design, digital, video, newsletter and advertising. The company was recognized as the top news]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/schneps-media-dominates-new-york-state-with-record-setting-win-at-new-york-press-association-better-newspaper-contest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/schneps-media-dominates-new-york-state-with-record-setting-win-at-new-york-press-association-better-newspaper-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx teens gain hands-on trades experience at Bronx Design and Construction Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Bronx Design and Construction Academy in the South Bronx, high school students are preparing to step straight into high-paying careers in carpentry, plumbing, heating/cooling and other in-demand fields.&nbsp;The Alfred E. Smith campus, which also houses an automotive program, has the same desks and whiteboards as in any school. But students spend their class time pounding hammers, designing plans with drafting software, running pipes and taking apart boilers, culminating in an all-school fina]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-teens-gain-hands-on-trades-experience-at-bronx-design-and-construction-academy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-teens-gain-hands-on-trades-experience-at-bronx-design-and-construction-academy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five new NYC public schools will open this September, Mamdani and Samuels say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Class will be in session at five new NYC public schools that will open in September for the 2026-2027 academic year, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced on Tuesday.The schools will open in Queens and the Bronx, including District 75 schools supporting students with disabilities in each of the two boroughs. Samuels said the new schools aim to increase seating in neighborhoods with schools that have historically had overcrowded classrooms.District 75 is a spe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/five-new-nyc-public-schools-will-open-this-september-mamdani-and-samuels-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/five-new-nyc-public-schools-will-open-this-september-mamdani-and-samuels-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Fitness, Mother’s Day, a fundraising gala and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Low Impact Dance FitnessFriday, May 8, 10-10:45 a.m.Moshulu Library, 285 E. 205th St.FreeThis fun, low-impact dance fitness class is designed to make you feel energized! Here, we focus on cardio and full-body movements to give you a well-rounded workout. Come join us!For more information, visit nycgovparks.org/events/2026/05/08/low-impact-dance-fitness.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mother&rsquo;s Day Garden CelebrationSaturday, May 9, 12-5 p.m.New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd.$4-39Celebrate Mom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-fitness-mothers-day-a-fundraising-gala-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-fitness-mothers-day-a-fundraising-gala-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Parks, city officials unveils 4.7 acre Grant Park expansion, transforming vacant Bronx lots into green space]]></title><description><![CDATA[City and state officials unveiled a newly expanded section of Grant Park on Friday, marking the transformation of a long-vacant stretch of land along East 170th Street into a 4.7-acre public green space in The Bronx.The project consolidates 15 formerly vacant lots and a decommissioned block of Grant Avenue into a single, cohesive park, delivering on a key promise of the Jerome Avenue Rezoning&nbsp;approved in 2018.&nbsp;NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura joined Bronx Borough President Vanes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-parks-city-officials-unveils-47-acre-grant-park-expansion-transforming-vacant-bronx-lots-into-green-space/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-parks-city-officials-unveils-47-acre-grant-park-expansion-transforming-vacant-bronx-lots-into-green-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Federal cuts threaten Bronx renters-Albany must act]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York&rsquo;s housing crisis is about to get a whole lot worse, especially for Bronx residents.Just ask Ms. M, a 57-year-old Bronx resident living with a disability, who has called the same apartment home for 19 years.Ms. M&rsquo;s rent is $1,326, an expense she can only cover because of the $1,000 in federal rental assistance she receives, support she stands to lose in a matter of months without additional action from the State.Ms. M, like 5,218 other households living in private apartments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-federal-cuts-threaten-bronx-renters-albany-must-act/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-federal-cuts-threaten-bronx-renters-albany-must-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-Ed | The price of poor oversight: How retail loss is driving up the cost of living]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a narrative in retail right now - that the only way to stop theft is through policing.This is not the full picture.By their own admission, retailers across New York lose more than $4 billion dollars of revenue annually through retail-theft.A growing share of this loss is happening at self-checkout - where inadequate staffing turns customers into free labor for the store. Companies have tried to maximize profit by minimizing employees, but what they have created instead is a losing self-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-the-price-of-poor-oversight-how-retail-loss-is-driving-up-the-cost-of-living/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-the-price-of-poor-oversight-how-retail-loss-is-driving-up-the-cost-of-living/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Ritchie Torres announce $2M to expand high-speed internet in The Bronx and Upper Manhattan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani and U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres announced a $2 million federal investment to expand free high-speed internet access for low-income New Yorkers on Monday, scaling up the city&rsquo;s Neighborhood Internet program across The Bronx and Upper Manhattan.The expansion builds on an initial pilot funded by the city&rsquo;s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), which is expected to bring free, high-speed internet to roughly 700 households in The Bronx and Upper Manha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-mayor-mamdani-and-rep-ritchie-torres-announce-2m-to-expand-high-speed-internet-in-the-bronx-and-upper-manhattan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-mayor-mamdani-and-rep-ritchie-torres-announce-2m-to-expand-high-speed-internet-in-the-bronx-and-upper-manhattan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Twin Lemurs Born at the Bronx Zoo Are Introduced Just in Time for Mother’s Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_424129" align="alignnone" width="822"] Photo Credit: Terria Clay[/caption]The rare arrival of endangered collared lemur twins is giving visitors a reason to celebrate&mdash;and a powerful reminder of what conservation looks like up close.There&rsquo;s something about a baby animal story that is even cuter (if possible!), the week before Mother&rsquo;s Day.At the Bronx Zoo, a pair of endangered collared lemur twins has just made their public debut inside Madagascar! Exhibi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rare-twin-lemurs-born-at-the-bronx-zoo-are-introduced-just-in-time-for-mothers-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rare-twin-lemurs-born-at-the-bronx-zoo-are-introduced-just-in-time-for-mothers-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[32,000 cyclists brave strong winds to traverse Big Apple in 48th annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roughly 32,000 cyclists from near and far braved windy conditions to take over city streets on Sunday for the 48th annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour.It was a brisk morning when the first of five cyclist waves burst across the starting line in lower Manhattan at 7:30 a.m. While the sun came out and conditions warmed, more and more riders snaked their way through the 40-mile course, riding into strong winds throughout the day.[caption id="attachment_137846817" align="alignnone" width="1200"] The first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/32000-cyclists-brave-strong-winds-to-traverse-big-apple-in-48th-annual-td-five-boro-bike-tour/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/32000-cyclists-brave-strong-winds-to-traverse-big-apple-in-48th-annual-td-five-boro-bike-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx property owners and workforce push back against state weatherization program cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York State Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), which helps low and moderate-income property owners pay for energy-efficient home improvements, is facing a major cut in the state budget, which advocates say puts homes and jobs at risk.&nbsp;Currently, the program, which is federally funded and administered by NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), covers costs for income-qualified property owners who want to make their building more environmentally friendly, safer, and, in many cases]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-property-owners-and-workforce-push-back-against-state-weatherization-program-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-property-owners-and-workforce-push-back-against-state-weatherization-program-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet AnthonyMSG: The Knicks superfan who has attended nearly every game since 2001 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Donahue describes himself as the biggest New York Knicks fan in the world and it&rsquo;s hard to argue with that claim. Donahue, who goes by AnthonyMSG on social media, is a fixture at Madison Square Garden and has been for more than 20 years, cheering on the Knicks through the good and bad.&nbsp;Many basketball fans on social media will be familiar with Donahue. He has 50,000 followers across Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) where he posts updates on the team and photos of hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/meet-anthonymsg-the-knicks-superfan-who-has-attended-nearly-every-game-since-2001/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/meet-anthonymsg-the-knicks-superfan-who-has-attended-nearly-every-game-since-2001/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transit workers union calls MTA’s opening contract demands ‘slap in the face’ as talks kick off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contract negotiations between the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 100 and the MTA are heating up.John Chiarello, president of TWU's Local 100,&nbsp;posted a&nbsp;social media video on Thursday in which he called the MTA's opening demands in collective bargaining for the union's new three-year contract&nbsp;a "slap in the face" and a "disgrace." He charged that the agency is proposing the union's 40,000 New York City Transit members pay more for health insurance and emergency room visits, acc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/transit-workers-union-calls-mtas-opening-contract-demands-slap-in-the-face-as-talks-kick-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/transit-workers-union-calls-mtas-opening-contract-demands-slap-in-the-face-as-talks-kick-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark and NYPD Commissioner Tisch announce takedown of major Bronx auto theft ring]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of 16 alleged car thieves who worked with &ldquo;speed and stealth&rdquo; to steal cars and parts across the Bronx and citywide have now been charged in a 971-count indictment, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced April 30.&nbsp;The accused group &mdash;allegedly affiliated with the Trinitarios street gang&mdash; stole vehicles and parts in nearly every Bronx precinct, as well as in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Suffolk County, Nassau County a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-district-attorney-darcel-clark-and-nypd-commissioner-tisch-announce-takedown-of-major-bronx-auto-theft-ring/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-district-attorney-darcel-clark-and-nypd-commissioner-tisch-announce-takedown-of-major-bronx-auto-theft-ring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspects sought for stabbing three people outside Bronx hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NYPD is looking for a pair of suspects, one of whom stabbed three people during a fight in the Bronx this week.According to police, at 6 p.m. on April 29, the victims, a 28-year-old male, an 18-year-old male, and a 24-year-old male, were outside NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx, located at 3424 Kossuth Ave., when they got into an argument with an unknown man and woman.The conflict escalated when the female suspect pulled out a cutting instrument. She proceeded to slash the 28-year-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/suspects-sought-for-stabbing-three-people-outside-bronx-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/suspects-sought-for-stabbing-three-people-outside-bronx-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 5,000 families in jeopardy: New data shows where New Yorkers most at risk of losing their COVID-era rental assistance live]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 5,200 households across New York City are at risk of displacement once a federal rental assistance program ends without any new funding.New data released by the Legal Aid Society on Thursday showed the distribution of households across the city receiving rental assistance through the pandemic-era Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program, which helped low-income New Yorkers stay in their homes through vouchers issued by New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and Housing Preservation and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/over-5000-families-in-jeopardy-new-data-shows-where-new-yorkers-most-at-risk-of-losing-their-covid-era-rental-assistance-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/over-5000-families-in-jeopardy-new-data-shows-where-new-yorkers-most-at-risk-of-losing-their-covid-era-rental-assistance-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citymeals on Wheels volunteers fight food insecurity and social isolation among Bronx seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and Citymeals on Wheels relies on an army of about 17,000 volunteers who bring desperately needed food and social interaction to older adults in every corner of the Bronx and New York City.&nbsp;Letisha Gary is one local volunteer who has worked regularly to ensure the city's seniors are fed and cared for. Gary was born in Harlem and raised in the Bronx. She now lives in Parkchester and has been volunteering with Citymeals weekly since Thanksgiving 2024, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/citymeals-on-wheels-volunteers-fight-food-insecurity-and-social-isolation-among-bronx-seniors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/citymeals-on-wheels-volunteers-fight-food-insecurity-and-social-isolation-among-bronx-seniors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community First Democrats host voter registration and outreach event in Kingsbridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Community First Democrats, a grassroots slate of local political candidates and community organizers, hosted a voter registration and outreach event on Saturday, April 11, at 231st Street and Godwin Terrace in Kingsbridge.Organizers engaged with dozens of Bronx residents during this event, which ran from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This initiative was intended to connect with unregistered voters in the area, regardless of voting preferences or whether or not they lived in a different district or borou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/community-first-democrats-host-voter-registration-and-outreach-event-in-kingsbridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/community-first-democrats-host-voter-registration-and-outreach-event-in-kingsbridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees raise record $2.5M for foundation at 46th Annual Homecoming Dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees raised a record $2.5 million during their 46th Annual Yankees Homecoming Dinner on April 19. The event supports the New York Yankees Foundation and its outreach efforts, including youth, education, and health initiatives, as well as support for community partners in the Bronx and New York City.[caption id="attachment_143358" align="alignnone" width="700"] Former Yankees manager and three-time Yankees World Series winning catcher Joe Girardi accepting the &ldquo;Pride of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/yankees-raise-record-25m-for-foundation-at-46th-annual-homecoming-dinner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/yankees-raise-record-25m-for-foundation-at-46th-annual-homecoming-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTA to run regular and enhanced service during FIFA World Cup; Lieber says no need for New Yorkers to avoid public transit]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Yorkers should not shy away from taking public transit on FIFA World Cup final match days when the football championship comes across the river to East Rutherford, NJ, this summer, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said this week.The MTA will run regular and enhanced subway and bus service during the competition's eight local match days between mid-June and mid-July at MetLife Stadium, Lieber said during a press conference following the agency's April 29 board meeting."The MTA in New York is re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-to-run-regular-and-enhanced-service-during-fifa-world-cup-lieber-says-no-need-for-new-yorkers-to-avoid-public-transit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-to-run-regular-and-enhanced-service-during-fifa-world-cup-lieber-says-no-need-for-new-yorkers-to-avoid-public-transit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx teen stabbed to death over social media beef in latest act of youth violence ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deadly spate of youth violence across NYC continued in the Bronx on Wednesday, as a 17-year-old was stabbed to death outside an apartment building over an apparent social media beef, police sources reported.Officers from the 43rd Precinct received a 911 call of a person stabbed outside of 1337 Beach Ave. in Parkchester at around 4:30 p.m. on April 29.When they arrived, the cops found 17-year-old Jonathan Melo, of Taylor Avenue in Soundview, with a stab wound to the back. EMS rushed him to Ja]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-teen-stabbed-to-death-over-social-media-beef-in-latest-act-of-youth-violence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-teen-stabbed-to-death-over-social-media-beef-in-latest-act-of-youth-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx residents, community leaders and organizations celebrate opening of revitalized basketball courts at Fort #4 Playground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several local leaders, community members and organizations celebrated the opening of the newly renovated basketball courts at Fort #4 Playground, located at 2890 Sedgwick Ave., within the Washington's Walk park in Kingsbridge, on Monday, April 13.The full basketball court and half court at the park received redone pavement and color-seal coating. A drinking fountain and bottle filler were also installed. Other improvements included a reconstructed concrete ramp and stairs, as well as new plantin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-residents-community-leaders-and-organizations-celebrate-opening-of-revitalized-basketball-courts-at-fort-4-playground/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-residents-community-leaders-and-organizations-celebrate-opening-of-revitalized-basketball-courts-at-fort-4-playground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | BXEDC’s Real Estate Navigator Initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we expanded the Bronx Economic Development Corporation&rsquo;s (BXEDC) capital access work, we kept running into the same obstacle. Even when a business was financially ready to grow, finding the right commercial space in the Bronx was slowing, and sometimes stopping, their plans.That gap is what led us to create BXEDC&rsquo;s Real Estate Navigator Initiative.We built it from a simple observation: capital is only one part of the growth equation. The other is finding a viable storefront or com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-bxedcs-real-estate-navigator-initiative/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-bxedcs-real-estate-navigator-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fare evasion: MTA boss Lieber defends ‘European’ model of enforcement, acknowledges pushback ‘may happen’]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber on Wednesday defended the agency's embrace of a new "European-model" of enforcement to crack down on bus fare dodgers, though he did acknowledge there may be pushback against scanning straphangers' phones and credit cards to verify payment.Lieber, during a news conference following an April 29 MTA board meeting, insisted that there has been widespread compliance among bus riders who have been approached by civilian fare agents with handheld devices scanning their p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fare-evasion-mta-boss-lieber-defends-european-model-of-enforcement-acknowledges-pushback-may-happen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fare-evasion-mta-boss-lieber-defends-european-model-of-enforcement-acknowledges-pushback-may-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Council oversight hearing calls for stronger support for foster youth at CUNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York City Council convened a joint oversight hearing on Tuesday to identify the barriers youth with foster care experience face in accessing and graduating from college, highlighting gaps in awareness, coordination and long-term support.The hearing, held by the Committees on Children and Youth and Higher Education, focused on strengthening pathways for current and former foster youth within the City University of New York (CUNY) system.Chaired by Council Members Althea Stevens and Rita J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-council-oversight-hearing-calls-for-stronger-support-for-foster-youth-at-cuny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-council-oversight-hearing-calls-for-stronger-support-for-foster-youth-at-cuny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Charles’ NYC visit brings traffic, tight press access and a diamond dig from Mamdani]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Charles III effectively reigned over Lower Manhattan on Wednesday, bringing traffic chaos, a heavy police presence, and press restrictions to the 9/11 Memorial &mdash; where Mayor Zohran Mamdani greeted the British monarch hours after saying he might urge him to return a crown jewel long disputed as a product of colonial conquest if the two spoke privately.Footage from inside the event showed Mamdani and Charles shaking hands and briefly conversing before the king&rsquo;s press secretary pu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/king-charles-nyc-visit-brings-traffic-tight-press-access-and-a-diamond-dig-from-mamdani/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/king-charles-nyc-visit-brings-traffic-tight-press-access-and-a-diamond-dig-from-mamdani/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of Bronx residents and families lace up their shoes at the Bronx Zoo to run for Red Pandas]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a rather chilly and gloomy morning last Saturday, more than 5,700 runners and walkers flooded the Bronx Zoo for the 18th annual Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Run for the Wild &mdash; marking the largest turnout in the event's history, and a testament to how deeply New Yorkers care about conservation.&nbsp;This year&rsquo;s Run for the Wild, which features an endangered species every year, was dedicated to the red pandas, a species native to the Eastern Himalayas and southwestern China w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/thousands-of-bronx-residents-and-families-lace-up-their-shoes-at-the-bronx-zoo-to-run-for-red-pandas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/thousands-of-bronx-residents-and-families-lace-up-their-shoes-at-the-bronx-zoo-to-run-for-red-pandas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A rhythm you can feel: Step Afrika! celebrates African Roots and stepping culture in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[Step dance, commonly known as &ldquo;stepping,&rdquo; is a dance style that focuses on the whole body. The dance has African roots, and was later popularized by the National Pan-Hellenic Council. It is a form of percussive dance where the body &ndash; mixing footwork and hand claps &ndash; is used to create rhythms, as if it were an instrument.<br />
Step Afrika! is the first touring company to study this art form and perform it for a wide audience.&nbsp;The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts hoste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-rhythm-you-can-feel-step-afrika-celebrates-african-roots-and-stepping-culture-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-rhythm-you-can-feel-step-afrika-celebrates-african-roots-and-stepping-culture-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100% affordable 164-unit development Haven Court Apartments officially opens in Mott Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[The real estate development company Vertical Community Development announced the opening of Haven Court Apartments, a two-tower, 100% affordable mixed-income project with 164 total housing units at 290 E. 149th St. and 299 E. 148th St. in Mott Haven, on Wednesday, April 29.Vertical Community Development was joined in a ribbon-cutting ceremony by representatives of the local community, the New York City housing agencies, lenders and other stakeholders, including Bronx Borough President Vanessa L.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/100-affordable-164-unit-development-haven-court-apartments-officially-opens-in-mott-haven/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/100-affordable-164-unit-development-haven-court-apartments-officially-opens-in-mott-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx rape case: Cops nab man accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl inside apartment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in the Bronx have arrested and charged a 34-year-old man after he allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl inside an apartment earlier this week.According to police sources, Jos&eacute; Ramos was charged on April 28 with second-degree rape and acting in a manner injurious to a child.Law enforcement sources said the heinous attack occurred sometime between the evening of April 26 and the early morning of April 27 inside a building in the area of West 174th Street and University Avenue in Morris]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-rape-case-cops-nab-man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-12-year-old-girl-inside-apartment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-rape-case-cops-nab-man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-12-year-old-girl-inside-apartment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Week kicks off, Gibson announces Bronx Walk of Fame inductees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson kicked off Bronx Week on Monday, April 28, launching a slate of events celebrating the borough&rsquo;s culture, businesses, and community leaders.The kick-off came during a press conference at Storyland Book Haven, the Bronx&rsquo;s only book lounge. The event was emceed by Summer-Rose Castillo, the Emmy-nominated voice behind the title character in PBS&rsquo;s "Alma&rsquo;s Way."Gibson unveiled this year&rsquo;s theme, &ldquo;The Bronx Leads,&rdquo; alongs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-week-kicks-off-gibson-announces-bronx-walk-of-fame-inductees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-week-kicks-off-gibson-announces-bronx-walk-of-fame-inductees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani administration’s campaign to end street harassment reaches the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;ve ever experienced catcalling, explicit comments or even unwelcome physical contact while on the New York City streets, you&rsquo;re far from alone &mdash; and the Mayor&rsquo;s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence has launched a campaign aimed at ending street harassment.&nbsp;Digital ads, sidewalk decals and posters are already in place around the city, including the Bronx, in the $250,000 campaign to eliminate street harassment. Across the Bronx, the campaign materia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-administrations-campaign-to-end-street-harassment-reaches-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-administrations-campaign-to-end-street-harassment-reaches-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani, Menin delay NYC budget deadline as they seek more funding from Albany, but Hochul nixes key tax credit tweak]]></title><description><![CDATA[After weeks of discord over how to close New York City&rsquo;s multibillion-dollar budget gap, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin were singing from the same hymn sheet Tuesday, praying for more revenue from Albany and agreeing to delay the city&rsquo;s executive budget deadline until May 12.The announcement, made at a joint press conference in the City Hall rotunda on April 28, comes as the state budget is almost a month late. The city&rsquo;s executive budget was due this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-menin-delay-nyc-budget-deadline-as-they-seek-more-funding-from-albany-but-hochul-nixes-key-tax-credit-tweak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-menin-delay-nyc-budget-deadline-as-they-seek-more-funding-from-albany-but-hochul-nixes-key-tax-credit-tweak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with NYS Gaming Commission&rsquo;s Division of Lottery Director Gweneth Dean]]></title><description><![CDATA[PoliticsNY is excited to introduce the first Inside Government special edition, Inside Government: Racing, Gaming &amp; Wagering. This special edition features the government officials shaping New York&rsquo;s racing, gaming and wagering landscape. Today&rsquo;s Q&amp;A is with New York State Lottery Director Gweneth Dean.&nbsp;How does the racing, gaming and wagering industry benefit New Yorkers?<br />
The New York Lottery continues to be North America's largest and most profitable lottery, contribut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-nys-gaming-commissionrsquos-division-of-lottery-director-gweneth-dean/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-nys-gaming-commissionrsquos-division-of-lottery-director-gweneth-dean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madman with machete slashes two men in the Bronx: cops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in the Bronx are looking for a machete-wielding madman who attacked and seriously wounded two men in a bloody assault early on Tuesday morning.According to police sources, the startling incident unfolded outside of an apartment building located at 2310 Walton Ave. in Fordham Heights just after 3 a.m. on April 28.Cops say the unhinged suspect got into some kind of dispute with two men before getting hold of a machete and whacking both men with the big, sharp blade.Following the bloody hack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/madman-with-machete-slashes-two-men-in-the-bronx-cops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/madman-with-machete-slashes-two-men-in-the-bronx-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani visits Bronx Children’s Museum for national town hall on his 100 days in office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh off his appearance at a South Bronx childcare center with former President Barack Obama, Mayor Zohran Mamdani made another high-profile appearance in the borough, this time at the Bronx Children&rsquo;s Museum for an April 24 MS NOW town hall about his 100 days in office.For &ldquo;All In America: Mayor Mamdani,&rdquo; hosted by Bronx native MS NOW commentator Chris Hayes, Mamdani took questions from supporters, skeptics and those who consider themselves Trump supporters and/or Republicans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-visits-bronx-childrens-museum-for-national-town-hall-on-his-100-days-in-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-visits-bronx-childrens-museum-for-national-town-hall-on-his-100-days-in-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are the free fan sites showing World Cup matches around NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Yorkers will be able to watch World Cup matches together for free this summer at five official fan sites across the city &mdash; including Brooklyn Bridge Park, Rockefeller Center, and Flushing Meadows &mdash; as officials seek to make the tournament accessible to residents priced out of attending matches in personMayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday that the city will host one free fan site in each borough during the FIFA World Cup 2026, with live match screenings, lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/these-are-the-free-fan-sites-showing-world-cup-matches-around-nyc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/these-are-the-free-fan-sites-showing-world-cup-matches-around-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wonder, popular digital food hall, opens first location in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wonder &ndash; a multi-restaurant ordering platform and digital food hall&ndash; opened their first location in the Bronx on April 23. Located in Parkchester on 1498 Metropolitan Avenue, Wonder is centered around 20+ different cuisines under one roof, including Mexican, Texas barbecue, Italian, Thai, budget-friendly bowls and more.&nbsp;&ldquo;We started in New York City and so we wanted to make sure that we were in every borough,&rdquo; said Stephanie Brown, who leads Government and Cultural Af]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/wonder-popular-digital-food-hall-opens-first-location-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/wonder-popular-digital-food-hall-opens-first-location-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Savannah Bananas buzz at Yankee Stadium on Sunday started well before the first pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Savannah Bananas, playing the second contest of a two-game series in New York, took on the Party Animals in front of a sold-out crowd at Yankee stadium. The more than 50,000 fans in attendance made their presence felt throughout the afternoon, dancing and singing along to the blaring music.&nbsp;Banana Ball is a phenomenon sweeping across the country and this weekend at Yankee Stadium was just the latest evidence. While the Bananas lost 7-1, that didn&rsquo;t ruin any of the fun. The game wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-savannah-bananas-buzz-at-yankee-stadium-on-sunday-started-well-before-the-first-pitch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-savannah-bananas-buzz-at-yankee-stadium-on-sunday-started-well-before-the-first-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Dance, celebrations, volunteer work and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[KR3TS Dance Co. Presents: "Breakin' the Code"Friday, May 1, 7:30-9 p.m.Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture, 450 Grand Concourse$28.52Celebrating 37 years of culture, leadership and community impact. Rooted in Spanish Harlem, Violeta and her next generation of choreographers will debut new works that blend various dance styles. With a legacy spanning four decades and over 5,000 alumni in all areas of dance, experience the virtuosity of KR3TS and the transformative power of dance.For more infor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-dance-celebrations-volunteer-work-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-dance-celebrations-volunteer-work-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Mount Saint Vincent and Great Point Studios launch Hollywood on Hudson Film Production Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Mount Saint Vincent (UMSV) and Great Point Studios (GPS) recently announced the launch of a professional film program, the Hollywood on Hudson Film Production Program, to help prepare students at the Riverdale-based college for careers in film, media and production industries.The program features an Associate of Arts degree in the liberal arts with specialization in film production. It offers coursework in film and media production, communication, digital editing, practical tra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/university-of-mount-saint-vincent-and-great-point-studios-launch-hollywood-on-hudson-film-production-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/university-of-mount-saint-vincent-and-great-point-studios-launch-hollywood-on-hudson-film-production-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces free Bronx fan zone for World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx will be one of five boroughs to host a free fan zone during the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing live match viewings, cultural programming and local businesses to the borough next summer.Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Monday that the Bronx fan zone will take place June 13&ndash;14 at Bronx Terminal Market, offering free live match viewings and cultural programming as part of official World Cup events aimed at making the tournament accessible across all five boroughs."When I think back on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-mayor-zohran-mamdani-announces-free-bronx-fan-zone-for-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-mayor-zohran-mamdani-announces-free-bronx-fan-zone-for-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time winding down for housing lottery for four units in Baychester, rent at $2,188]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.Less than a week remains to sign up for a housing lottery running through Wednesday, April 29, for four units at 1435 E. Gun Hill Rd. in the Baychester section of the Bronx.The 5-story residential building has 20 housing units, with 16 at market rate. All four units set aside for the housing lottery are intended for those earning 80% of the area median income and with an asset limit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/time-winding-down-for-housing-lottery-for-four-units-in-baychester-rent-at-2188/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/time-winding-down-for-housing-lottery-for-four-units-in-baychester-rent-at-2188/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groundbreaking ceremony for upcoming 213-unit affordable and supportive housing development in East Tremont/Crotona]]></title><description><![CDATA[A groundbreaking ceremony was held for an upcoming $162 million affordable and supportive housing development at 521 E. Tremont Ave. in the East Tremont/Crotona neighborhoods that will feature 213 units on Thursday, April 23.The building is being developed by Mega Contracting Group, Community Healthcare Network and Community Access, a nonprofit that works to expand opportunities for people with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affordable housing, training,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/groundbreaking-ceremony-for-upcoming-213-unit-affordable-and-supportive-housing-development-in-east-tremontcrotona/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/groundbreaking-ceremony-for-upcoming-213-unit-affordable-and-supportive-housing-development-in-east-tremontcrotona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Little Italy fire fueled by open doors, leaving 2 dead and 11 injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[FDNY officials say a series of open doors accelerated the spread of a five-alarm fire in Bronx's Little Italy that killed two people, injured eleven others, and left dozens displaced.Firefighters responded to a call at 1:32 p.m. at 660 E. 187th St., between Belmont Avenue and Cambreleng Avenue, arriving in under four minutes. By then, flames had already spread throughout the five-story, non-fireproof building, which was built in 1906.Fire marshals said the apartment door where the fire originate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-little-italy-fire-fueled-by-open-doors-leaving-2-dead-and-11-injured/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-little-italy-fire-fueled-by-open-doors-leaving-2-dead-and-11-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bronx Museum of the Arts hosts Seventh AIM Biennial open house]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families and children of all ages gathered on the second floor of the Bronx Museum of the Arts, where they were presented with tables filled with different art making forms. On April 18, the Bronx Museum of the Arts hosted their Seventh AIM Biennial Open House. The free event served as a combination of a program to celebrate the biennial, and a family day.The Seventh AIM Biennial Open House &ndash; which has been running for 45 years and has been on view since January 23 &ndash;&nbsp; featured s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-museum-of-the-arts-hosts-seventh-aim-biennial-open-house/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-museum-of-the-arts-hosts-seventh-aim-biennial-open-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx officials kick off weeklong Earth Day cleanups across district 79]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Earth Day, Assemblymember Chantel Jackson and a coalition of Bronx officials kicked off a weeklong series of community cleanups across District 79, drawing nearly 30 volunteers to Concourse Village and setting the stage for additional efforts in Morrisania and Melrose.Earth Day was first recognized on April 22, 1970, focusing on raising awareness for environmental protection and calling for political action to address the issues affecting the environment.&nbsp;Assemblywoman Chantel Jackson pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-officials-kick-off-weeklong-earth-day-cleanups-across-district-79/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-officials-kick-off-weeklong-earth-day-cleanups-across-district-79/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani vetoes one protest buffer zone bill, ‘allows’ another to become law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Friday that he will veto one of two bills that the City Council passed last month to create protest buffer zones near sensitive sites in the city as part of an effort to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate.&nbsp;The mayor formally rejected Intro. 175-B, which would require the NYPD to establish protest buffer zones at educational facilities across the city. Mamdani explained his belief that the legislative language too broadly defined an educational instituti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-vetoes-one-protest-buffer-zone-bill-allows-another-to-become-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-vetoes-one-protest-buffer-zone-bill-allows-another-to-become-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx pepper-spray attack: Woman blasts man with chemical during subway argument]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transit police in the Bronx are on the hunt for the suspect who pepper-sprayed a straphanger during a dispute on a subway train earlier this week.The NYPD released an image Thursday of the female suspect sought for the attack that occurred on board a Wakefield-bound 2 train approaching the East 225 Street station at about 12:30 a.m. on April 20.Based on a preliminary investigation, police learned that the victim, a 27-year-old man, got into a verbal argument with the perpetrator. The words turne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-pepper-spray-attack-woman-blasts-man-with-chemical-during-subway-argument/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-pepper-spray-attack-woman-blasts-man-with-chemical-during-subway-argument/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx organizations take center stage at NYC’s 2026 Mayoral Service Recognition ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Chief Service Officer Laura Rog presented the honors as part of NYC Service's annual Mayoral Service Recognition Program Tuesday night at Gracie Mansion, which drew a record 171 nominations this year and more than 3,500 public votes.<br />
The Bronx was well-represented among the winners, scoring two awards &mdash; Partnership Impact Award and the Americorps Alum Award &mdash; out of five awards.&nbsp;"Tonight's awardees remind us what's possible when we act with purpose and s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-organizations-take-center-stage-at-nycs-2026-mayoral-service-recognition-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-organizations-take-center-stage-at-nycs-2026-mayoral-service-recognition-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE | Mamdani administration powers forward with solar panel push in NYC schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mamdani administration is celebrating a sweeping effort to install solar panels across New York City&rsquo;s public school system on Thursday with the completion of the city&rsquo;s 130th installation at Marie Curie High School in the Bronx.The project builds on the city&rsquo;s ongoing NYC Solar Schools Program, which to date has helped generate 27.5 megawatts of renewable energy capacity atop the city&rsquo;s educational institutions, but Mamdani said it's not done yet.&ldquo;Expanding cle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-mamdani-administration-powers-forward-with-solar-panel-push-in-nyc-schools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-mamdani-administration-powers-forward-with-solar-panel-push-in-nyc-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dead, 11 injured in five-alarm fire in Bronx’s Little Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A five-alarm fire tore through the Bronx&rsquo;s Little Italy Tuesday afternoon, leaving two people dead and eleven injured.The fire broke out around 1:32 p.m. at 660 E. 187th St., between Belmont Avenue and Cambreleng Avenue, in a five-story mixed-use building. Initial calls reported smoke and flames, which had already spread to multiple floors by the time FDNY units arrived.According to FDNY Chief of Fire Operations Kevin Woods, firefighters encountered heavy fire on the first floor upon arriv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/two-dead-11-injured-in-five-alarm-fire-in-bronxs-little-italy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/two-dead-11-injured-in-five-alarm-fire-in-bronxs-little-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Bronx Unite hosts Earth Day festival at Maria Sola Green Space]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a sunny Saturday afternoon in Mott Haven, the Maria Sola Green Space, a garden nestled beside the roar of the Major Deegan Expressway, filled with the sounds of live music, children on roller blades and residents learning how to compost.<br />
South Bronx Unite, a local environmental justice nonprofit, and the Mott Haven-Port Morris Community Land Stewards co-hosted their annual Earth Day Fest on April 18th, drawing residents to a space that has been a symbol of community resistance for decades.Sou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/south-bronx-unite-hosts-earth-day-festival-at-maria-sola-green-space/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/south-bronx-unite-hosts-earth-day-festival-at-maria-sola-green-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Former NY-15 candidate Dalourny Nemorin on hard lessons learned as a political newcomer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dalourny Nemorin, a public defense attorney and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, recently suspended her campaign to represent Congressional District 15 and spoke exclusively to the Bronx Times about the challenges of being a first-time candidate &mdash; and what lies ahead for her.Nemorin says she is still processing the difficult decision to drop out and recovering from the rigors of campaigning.&nbsp;After Assembly Member Amanda Septimo ended a short-lived campaign after being d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-former-ny-15-candidate-dalourny-nemorin-on-hard-lessons-learned-as-a-political-newcomer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-former-ny-15-candidate-dalourny-nemorin-on-hard-lessons-learned-as-a-political-newcomer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Maternal Health Week connects Bronx families to resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York City Health Department planned a series of events highlighting the 10th anniversary of Black Maternal Health Week across the South Bronx, East Harlem and Central Brooklyn to connect pregnant individuals to resources and support them through pregnancy and early childhood.&nbsp;Expecting mothers and parents attended the Tremont Action Center last week to learn more about their rights as pregnant people and mothers, ways to take care of their health, the importance of doulas, postpartu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/black-maternal-health-week-connects-bronx-families-to-resources/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/black-maternal-health-week-connects-bronx-families-to-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Times website launches free email registration for readers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BXTimes.com&nbsp;has launched free registration for readers to access stories and information online.This new feature allows readers to create an account at no cost, unlocking a more personalized, seamless experience while accessing the Bronx Times&rsquo; full collection of deeply reported, locally relevant news."Introducing free registration is a pivotal step in how we connect with our audience,&rdquo; said Frank Callan, Head of Growth at Schneps Media.&ldquo;By logging in, readers aren't just]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-website-launches-free-email-registration-for-readers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-times-website-launches-free-email-registration-for-readers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We have to demand accountability’: Vigil held for Mitchel Houses senior killed by stray bullet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community leaders, residents and elected officials gathered in the courtyard of Mitchel Houses in Mott Haven to mourn the loss of 78-year-old Edgar Spence, who was killed by a stray bullet last Thursday &mdash;and to demand accountability.The vigil drew Council Member Elsie Encarnaci&oacute;n, NYPD officials, Guns Down Life Up, and representatives from Public Advocate Jumaane Williams&rsquo; and Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark&rsquo;s offices, along with residents from Mitchel Houses and ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/we-have-to-demand-accountability-vigil-held-for-mitchel-houses-senior-killed-by-stray-bullet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/we-have-to-demand-accountability-vigil-held-for-mitchel-houses-senior-killed-by-stray-bullet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York State Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia pushes bill to add organ donation question to electronic tax forms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia, who represents the west Bronx, has sponsored a bill to add an organ donation question to New Yorkers&rsquo; tax forms, aiming to vastly increase the number of donors who can save others&rsquo; lives.April is Donate Life month, and many people don&rsquo;t think about organ donation until they or someone they love is in need of a transplant. But approximately 8,000 people throughout the state are currently awaiting a transplant, and about 400 die each year while wait]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-york-state-assemblymember-yudelka-tapia-pushes-bill-to-add-organ-donation-question-to-electronic-tax-forms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-york-state-assemblymember-yudelka-tapia-pushes-bill-to-add-organ-donation-question-to-electronic-tax-forms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senator Fernandez hosts Borinqueneers Day celebration at SUNY Maritime]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York State Senator Nathalia Fernandez brought together veterans, community leaders and supporters to honor the service and legacy of the 65th Infantry Regiment in celebration of Borinqueneers Day on Monday, April 13, at SUNY Maritime College.The 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Borinqueneers, is a regiment of the United States Army founded in 1899 that was a segregated unit composed mostly of Puerto Rican soldiers. The regiment served during World War I, World War II, the Korean War]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/senator-fernandez-hosts-borinqueneers-day-celebration-at-suny-maritime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/senator-fernandez-hosts-borinqueneers-day-celebration-at-suny-maritime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BronxWorks opens third Early Childhood Learning Center on ground floor of Bronx Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Along the Bronx side of the Harlem River, BronxWorks has opened its third early childhood learning center, expanding access to affordable childcare in a rapidly developing area of the borough with a high need for services.Located on the ground floor of the Bronx Point development across from Mill Pond Park, the center is part of a larger complex that includes more than 500 units of housing, positioning it as both an educational hub and a community resource.The full-day program serves children ag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronxworks-opens-third-early-childhood-learning-center-on-ground-floor-of-bronx-point/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronxworks-opens-third-early-childhood-learning-center-on-ground-floor-of-bronx-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Aging with dignity shouldn’t depend on outdated medicaid math]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York&rsquo;s state budget is late. That&rsquo;s not unusual.What is unusual &mdash;and unacceptable&mdash; is what&rsquo;s being left unresolved.Across the state, nursing homes are being asked to deliver high-quality care in a system that is fundamentally out of date. Medicaid reimbursement rates, which fund the majority of long-term care, are still based on costs from 2007.Not adjusted for inflation. Not aligned with today&rsquo;s labor market. Not reflective of the real cost of care in 202]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-aging-with-dignity-shouldnt-depend-on-outdated-medicaid-math/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-aging-with-dignity-shouldnt-depend-on-outdated-medicaid-math/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fair Fares or free buses? Does Mamdani have to choose between existing program and signature proposal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is increasingly unlikely that Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposal to make city buses free will come to fruition this year. In the meantime, transit advocates who support his plan want him to embrace a more immediate step: Expanding Fair Fares, the city's reduced fare program.Hizzoner has not said much publicly about free buses since taking office on Jan. 1, opting instead to focus on another marquee campaign promise &mdash; universal child care &mdash; and getting the city's finances in order. At]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fair-fares-or-free-buses-does-mamdani-have-to-choose-between-existing-program-and-signature-proposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fair-fares-or-free-buses-does-mamdani-have-to-choose-between-existing-program-and-signature-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why NYC Parents Are Frustrated With the 2026–27 School Calendar Changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_423718" align="alignnone" width="822"] Getty Images[/caption]A later start date in the NYC school calendar and a few unexpected shifts are creating stress for families that are already trying to plan ahead.At a Glance	The newly released calendar is already sparking frustration among NYC families	A later-than-expected school start is throwing off summer planning	Childcare gaps at the end of summer are a major concern for working parents	The school year ending on an unusual]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/why-nyc-parents-are-frustrated-with-the-202627-school-calendar-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/why-nyc-parents-are-frustrated-with-the-202627-school-calendar-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNITE HERE Local 100 union endorses Michael Blake over Ritchie Torres for NY-15]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNITE HERE Local 100, the union representing stadium foodservice and hospitality workers, has endorsed Michael Blake&rsquo;s Congressional bid for NY-15, marking his first major labor endorsement in challenging incumbent Rep. Ritchie Torres.In a statement posted to Instagram, union president Jos&eacute; Maldonado called Blake &ldquo;a disruptor&rdquo;&nbsp;and &ldquo;champion for working families.&rdquo;&nbsp;&ldquo;He&rsquo;s squarely focused on addressing a rigged economy at a time when many m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/unite-here-local-100-union-endorses-michael-blake-over-ritchie-torres-for-ny-15/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/unite-here-local-100-union-endorses-michael-blake-over-ritchie-torres-for-ny-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Bronxlandia: How one Bronx couple transformed an abandoned rail station into a cultural hub for local artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple from Hunts Point is leading an effort to address the Bronx&rsquo;s significant lack of dedicated performance venues and third spaces compared to other boroughs.&nbsp;Majora Carter and James Chase founded Bronxlandia, a multi-use event space and former rail station, after recognizing a need for local Bronx residents to have spaces to showcase their talents and build community.After purchasing the former landmark from Amtrak in 2016 for only $1, the couple began renovating the long empty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-bronxlandia-how-one-bronx-couple-transformed-an-abandoned-rail-station-into-a-cultural-hub-for-local-artists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-bronxlandia-how-one-bronx-couple-transformed-an-abandoned-rail-station-into-a-cultural-hub-for-local-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Vegan Bazaar at center of growing vegan and healthy food movement in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Vegan Bazaar hosted their vegan food expo on April 15 at Andrew Freedman home on 1125 Grand Concourse.Billed as &ldquo;the first vegan food expo in the Bronx,&rdquo; the bazaar had a variety of holistic food options, apparel, jewelry and vegan-related books.&ldquo;We don't have anything like this in the Bronx, and we don't have access [to vegan food] in the Bronx,&rdquo; said Raidirys McCray, founder of the Bronx Vegan Bazaar.&ldquo;Now we're starting to get there, and I think that it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-vegan-bazaar-at-center-of-growing-vegan-and-healthy-food-movement-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-vegan-bazaar-at-center-of-growing-vegan-and-healthy-food-movement-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-Ed | Why NYC’s New Health Plan Is Failing Its Workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City promised a seamless, cost-saving transition when it moved 750,000 municipal employees, retirees, and their families to a new UnitedHealthcare plan. Instead, many are now struggling to access the doctors, medications, and care they depend on to survive.As a retired union worker, I have heard directly from countless municipal employees and retirees navigating this transition. Their stories reveal a system that, rather than ensuring continuity of care, has created barriers at nearly e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-why-nycs-new-health-plan-is-failing-its-workforce/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-why-nycs-new-health-plan-is-failing-its-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with NYS Gaming Commission&rsquo;s Division of Gaming Director Thomas Fattorusso]]></title><description><![CDATA[PoliticsNY is excited to introduce the first Inside Government special edition, Inside Government: Racing, Gaming &amp; Wagering. This special edition features the public officials shaping New York&rsquo;s racing, gaming and wagering landscape. Today&rsquo;s Q&amp;A is with Thomas Fattorusso. Thomas Fattorusso is director of the New York State Gaming Commission&rsquo;s division of gaming. This division oversees sports wagering, commercial casinos, video lottery, Indian gaming and interactive fan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-nys-gaming-commissionrsquos-division-of-gaming-director-thomas-fattorusso/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-nys-gaming-commissionrsquos-division-of-gaming-director-thomas-fattorusso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Maxine Waters joins Ritchie Torres for NYCHA leaders’ roundtable on tenant concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Maxine Waters of California, who is serving her seventeenth term in Congress, made an appearance in the Bronx on April 19, joining a breakfast roundtable with Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres and NYCHA leaders.Waters, often affectionately called &ldquo;Auntie Maxine,&rdquo; heard directly from NYCHA resident leaders in Torres&rsquo; district, along with NYCHA CEO and COO Lisa Bova-Haitt and Eva Trimble.&nbsp;During the breakfast gathering at Morrisania Air Rights at East 159th Street and Park Ave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-maxine-waters-joins-ritchie-torres-for-nycha-leaders-roundtable-on-tenant-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-maxine-waters-joins-ritchie-torres-for-nycha-leaders-roundtable-on-tenant-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get in gear! What to know about the TD Five Boro Bike Tour pedaling through NYC on May 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of cyclists will take over major thoroughfares throughout the Big Apple for the 48th annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour on May 3.The event, the nation's largest communal bike ride, will see 32,000 cyclists embark on a 40-mile journey through all five boroughs.The course begins in Manhattan, runs through a sliver of the Bronx, returns to Manhattan, then goes into Queens and Brooklyn, before ending on Staten Island. The first wave of cyclists will begin at 7:30 a.m., while the fifth a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/get-in-gear-what-to-know-about-the-td-five-boro-bike-tour-pedaling-through-nyc-on-may-3/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/get-in-gear-what-to-know-about-the-td-five-boro-bike-tour-pedaling-through-nyc-on-may-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Poetry, meditation, stepping performances and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through the Eyes of ChildrenFriday, April 24, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.The Riverdale YM-YWHA, 5625 Arlington Ave.FreeThrough the Eyes of Children: A mixed media art show across cultures. Now through Friday, May 15, 1st Floor Gallery 18 &ndash; open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Saturdays and holidays. The Riverdale Y, 5625 Arlington Ave, Bronx, NY. A bridge between our community, our city and our world. Representing students from Ukraine and the United States: The School of Ukrainian Studies &ndash; NYC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-poetry-meditation-stepping-performances-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-poetry-meditation-stepping-performances-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTA rolls out realistic bus driver training simulators in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MTA unveiled brand-new bus simulators on April 19 for driver training, which are programmed to replicate the realities of New York City streets.The three new stations were installed at the Zerega Bus Depot just a week ago and are now being introduced in driver training, especially for those newly entering the profession, according to MTA officials.&nbsp;Each station has a driver&rsquo;s seat, steering wheel, gas and brake pedals and a controls console, all surrounded by streetscapes more imm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-rolls-out-realistic-bus-driver-training-simulators-in-the-bronx-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-rolls-out-realistic-bus-driver-training-simulators-in-the-bronx-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ MTA rolls out realistic bus driver training simulators in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MTA unveiled brand-new bus simulators on April 19 for driver training, which are programmed to replicate the realities of New York City streets.The three new stations were installed at the Zerega Bus Depot just a week ago and are now being introduced in driver training, especially for those newly entering the profession, according to MTA officials.&nbsp;Each station has a driver&rsquo;s seat, steering wheel, gas and brake pedals and a controls console, all surrounded by streetscapes more imm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-rolls-out-realistic-bus-driver-training-simulators-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-rolls-out-realistic-bus-driver-training-simulators-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside Government is a Q&amp;A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY, sponsored by AARP New York City, features New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin. Speaker Menin represents the Fifth Council District in Manhattan which includes the neighborhoods of Lenox Hill, Yorkville, Carnegie Hill and Roosevelt Island.What are your goals for 2026?&nbsp;<br />
In my first year as Speaker, I&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-new-york-city-council-speaker-julie-menin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-new-york-city-council-speaker-julie-menin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani and Obama sing to toddlers in the Bronx as mayor pushes free childcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former President Barack Obama spent Saturday afternoon at a child care center in the Bronx, reading and singing to a group of toddlers to promote Mamdani&rsquo;s push for free childcare in the city.&nbsp;The school visit followed the pair&rsquo;s first-ever meeting in New York City.Obama offered enthusiastic support for Mamdani&rsquo;s focus on bringing universal childcare to New York City. Since taking office, Mamdani has made historic strides alongside Gov. Kathy Hochu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-and-obama-sing-to-toddlers-in-the-bronx-as-mayor-pushes-free-childcare/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-and-obama-sing-to-toddlers-in-the-bronx-as-mayor-pushes-free-childcare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction kicks off on $13.4M Haffen Park Pool Complex reconstruction in Baychester]]></title><description><![CDATA[City and state officials have broken ground on a $13.4 million project to renovate the Haffen Park Pool Complex in Baychester.The reconstruction will modernize the aging complex with a full rebuild of the bathhouse, upgraded pool infrastructure, and new ADA-accessible features aimed at improving access and safety for Bronx residents.Plans include renovated locker rooms, showers, and restrooms, along with new lighting, furnishings, and upgraded mechanical systems. The pool deck will be fully reco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/construction-kicks-off-on-134m-haffen-park-pool-complex-reconstruction-in-baychester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/construction-kicks-off-on-134m-haffen-park-pool-complex-reconstruction-in-baychester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Bronx Families and all New Yorkers deserve transparency on 340B]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the Bronx, healthcare isn&rsquo;t abstract. It&rsquo;s personal.It&rsquo;s the senior choosing between filling a prescription or paying for groceries. It&rsquo;s the working parent stretching a paycheck to cover rent, childcare, and rising medical costs. It&rsquo;s families in the 84th Assembly District doing everything right and still struggling to make ends meet.So when a program is supposed to help patients, we should be able to prove it.Right now, with the federal 340B Drug Pricing Progra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-bronx-families-and-all-new-yorkers-deserve-transparency-on-340b/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-bronx-families-and-all-new-yorkers-deserve-transparency-on-340b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Bronx districts tapped for major NYC trash bin expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[On April 17, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a major expansion of the city&rsquo;s trash containerization program, with two Bronx districts required to comply by the end of 2027.&nbsp;The two Bronx areas included are Community District 2, which covers Hunts Point and Longwood, and Community District 5, including University Heights, Mount Hope, Morris Heights and Fordham Heights.&nbsp;The Bronx districts, plus one in each of the four remaining boroughs, are part of the mayor&rsquo;s strategy to im]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/two-bronx-districts-tapped-for-major-nyc-trash-bin-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/two-bronx-districts-tapped-for-major-nyc-trash-bin-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s going on during Bronx Week 2026: All events April 27 through July 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday, April 27Press ConferenceTime: 12-2 p.m.Location: Storyland &ndash; Bronx Book Haven, Bronx Terminal Market, 652 Exterior St., Bronx NY 10451(Navigation Tip: Across the street from Applebee&rsquo;s Grill and Bar on Exterior Street)Parking $7 max (Pay at booth)Project Manager: Michael A. IvoryFriday, May 1District-wide Student Council BreakfastTime: 9-11 a.m.Location: Bronx Borough Hall, Rotunda, Bronx NY 10451Project Manager: Angel Gaud Jr.Saturday, May 2Old-School Skate Party &ldquo;Homa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-going-on-during-bronx-week-2026-all-events-april-27-through-july-11/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-going-on-during-bronx-week-2026-all-events-april-27-through-july-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of curbside ‘Empire’ trash bins coming to more parts of NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani took a major step on Friday toward moving New York City's trash from piles of black garbage bags into lidded containers &mdash; announcing his administration will roll out thousands more large curbside bins to swaths of the five boroughs by next year.The city will convert over 6,500 parking spaces into spots for the containers, dubbed "Empire Bins" by former Mayor Eric Adams' administration, accross at least one Community District in each borough by the end of 2027. Mamdani]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/thousands-of-curbside-empire-trash-bins-coming-to-more-parts-of-nyc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/thousands-of-curbside-empire-trash-bins-coming-to-more-parts-of-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trinidad lists Hamas, Hezbollah as terror organizations. Freezes connected local assets]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an unexpected move, Trinidad and Tobago&rsquo;s government designated several Middle Eastern groups as terror organizations and will freeze any related local assets, officials said this week.Following orders published in the official gazette on Monday, Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iran&rsquo;s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are now listed as international terrorist organizations under the Anti-Terrorism Act.Attorney General John Jeremie noted that, over the past week, local Supreme Court j]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/trinidad-lists-hamas-hezbollah-as-terror-organizations-freezes-connected-local-assets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/trinidad-lists-hamas-hezbollah-as-terror-organizations-freezes-connected-local-assets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn fetes Haiti’s Nazon ahead of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haitian American elected officials, community leaders, and cultural influencers gathered at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) Gallery + Caf&eacute; in Brooklyn on April 13, 2026 for &ldquo;A Night for Haiti,&rdquo; a vibrant celebration honoring Haitian football star Duckens Nazon ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Among those in attendance were New York State Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, New York City Council Member Farah Louis, District Leader Josue Pierre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/brooklyn-fetes-haitis-nazon-ahead-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/brooklyn-fetes-haitis-nazon-ahead-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Ritchie Torres calls on Community Preservation Corporation to help tenants of Ved Parkash buildings in foreclosure]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres is calling on the Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) to step in and help tenants living in distressed apartment buildings tied to notorious slumlord Ved Parkash.In a letter to CPC CEO Rafael E. Cestero, Torres raised concerns about three Parkash-owned properties &mdash;89-20 161st Street in Queens, and 3435 Giles Place and 2015 Creston Avenue in the Bronx&mdash; which are currently in foreclosure and have long been plagued by tenant complaints and housing code viol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-ritchie-torres-calls-on-community-preservation-corporation-to-help-tenants-of-ved-parkash-buildings-in-foreclosure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-ritchie-torres-calls-on-community-preservation-corporation-to-help-tenants-of-ved-parkash-buildings-in-foreclosure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect sought for assaulting man on a Bronx bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating an assault in the Bronx that left a man injured earlier this month.Authorities say that at 3:06 p.m. on April 7, a 79-year-old man was riding a M4 MTA bus in the vicinity of Broadway and West 135 Street when he was approached by an unknown man.After starting a verbal dispute with the victim, the suspect proceeded to punch the victim multiple times in the face. The suspect also put his hand around the victim's neck.Following the altercation, the suspect fled the scene on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/suspect-sought-for-assaulting-man-on-a-bronx-bus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/suspect-sought-for-assaulting-man-on-a-bronx-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior man fatally shot near his home in the Bronx: NYPD]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NYPD is investigating the death of a man who was found shot near his home in the Bronx on Thursday night.According to police, at 10:25 p.m. on April 16, cops responded to a 911 call regarding an assault at 205 Alexander Ave. Upon their arrival, officers from the 40th Precinct found the victim, 78-year-old Edgar Spence, with a gunshot wound to his torso.EMS rushed Spence, who lived less than a block away from the crime scene, to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln where he was pronounced dead.No a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/senior-man-fatally-shot-near-his-home-in-the-bronx-nypd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/senior-man-fatally-shot-near-his-home-in-the-bronx-nypd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First on amNY | DOT asks NYers to weigh-in on e-bike charging cabinet locations with new portal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Department of Transportation is asking for New Yorkers' input on where roughly 25 new e-bike battery swapping cabinets should be placed throughout the city, amNewYork has learned.DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn will launch on Friday an online portal through which anyone will be able to provide feedback on the agency's preliminary list of 50 possible locations for the cabinets, according to a news release shared with amNewYork ahead of the announcement. The portal will remain l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/first-on-amny-dot-asks-nyers-to-weigh-in-on-e-bike-charging-cabinet-locations-with-new-portal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/first-on-amny-dot-asks-nyers-to-weigh-in-on-e-bike-charging-cabinet-locations-with-new-portal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIRST ON amNY | DOT asks New Yorkers to weigh-in on e-bike charging cabinet locations with new portal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Department of Transportation is asking for New Yorkers' input on where roughly 25 new e-bike battery swapping cabinets should be placed throughout the city, amNewYork has learned.DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn will launch on Friday an online portal through which anyone can provide feedback on the agency's preliminary list of 50 possible locations for the cabinets, according to a news release shared with amNewYork ahead of the announcement. The portal will remain live through]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/first-on-amny-dot-asks-new-yorkers-to-weigh-in-on-e-bike-charging-cabinet-locations-with-new-portal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/first-on-amny-dot-asks-new-yorkers-to-weigh-in-on-e-bike-charging-cabinet-locations-with-new-portal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Bronx clinic staffer deported to Venezuela after routine immigration check]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community members in the South Bronx and Queens are rallying behind Kamal Morales, 40, who was deported to Venezuela in early March after being detained on March 2 during a routine immigration appearance.&nbsp;Morales lived in Jamaica and worked as a counselor at the Community Healthcare Network South Bronx clinic at 1002 Westchester Ave. At the clinic, he helped HIV patients &mdash; including many fellow immigrants &mdash; get connected to health insurance and treatment, giving them the best ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/south-bronx-clinic-staffer-deported-to-venezuela-after-routine-immigration-check/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/south-bronx-clinic-staffer-deported-to-venezuela-after-routine-immigration-check/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gerrit Cole latest: Yankees ace to begin rehab assignment Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those footsteps Yankees fans are hearing belong to their former Cy Young Award winner, Gerrit Cole.&nbsp;The right-handed ace will officially begin his rehab assignment on Friday with Double-A Somerset, as his return from a near-14-month absence after undergoing Tommy John surgery last March is nearing its end.&nbsp;The 35-year-old recently threw 42 pitches over three simulated innings in Hudson Valley on Sunday. After feeling satisfied with his stuff and, more importantly, feeling OK in the fol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/gerrit-cole-latest-yankees-ace-to-begin-rehab-assignment-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/gerrit-cole-latest-yankees-ace-to-begin-rehab-assignment-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political party founded by Gonzalo Duran expanding petitioning infrastructure across New York State]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United Alliance Party, founded and chaired by Gonzalo Duran, is expanding its petitioning infrastructure across New York State in an effort to petition itself as a vehicle for candidates looking to get onto the ballot for the 2026 elections in New York State.Founded in 2025, the United Alliance Party aims to have an expanded slate of candidates in this upcoming election cycle. A main focus for the group is providing a structured and compliant pathway for its candidates to run for office.One]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/political-party-founded-by-gonzalo-duran-expanding-petitioning-infrastructure-across-new-york-state/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/political-party-founded-by-gonzalo-duran-expanding-petitioning-infrastructure-across-new-york-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elementary school students at P.S. 100 help bring new trash cans to Soundview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting today, Soundview residents may notice cleaner streets and more places to throw trash &mdash; all thanks to advocacy by some of the neighborhood&rsquo;s youngest residents.&nbsp;After first and second graders spoke up in frustration about litter near their school, two new trash cans were added April 15 along Lafayette Avenue near P.S. 100 Isaac Clason Elementary School.The students&rsquo; mission began in June 2025, when 21 students and two teachers sent a letter to Borough President Van]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/elementary-school-students-at-ps-100-help-bring-new-trash-cans-to-soundview/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/elementary-school-students-at-ps-100-help-bring-new-trash-cans-to-soundview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Central Bronx Hospital nurse practitioner helps patient overcome near-fatal case of cardiomyopathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx resident Ray Santana, 64, was told by doctors at&nbsp;NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx that he was three days away from suffering brain death had he not received instant intervention back in August 2023.At the time, Santana had been a functioning alcoholic for years. He was unaware until then that the years of drinking had quietly destroyed his heart muscle, which led to him being diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, a condition in which prolonged alcohol use weakens the heart's abilit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/north-central-bronx-hospital-nurse-practitioner-helps-patient-overcome-near-fatal-case-of-cardiomyopathy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/north-central-bronx-hospital-nurse-practitioner-helps-patient-overcome-near-fatal-case-of-cardiomyopathy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery nearing end for eight units in Allerton, rent starts at $2,092]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.Less than two weeks remain to apply for a housing lottery for eight units in a residential building at 2951 Wallace Ave. in Allerton.The 6-story building has 36 housing units, with 28 being at market rate. All eight of the units set aside in the housing lottery are intended for those earning 80% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $129,600.Four of the apartments in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-nearing-end-for-eight-units-in-allerton-rent-starts-at-2092/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-nearing-end-for-eight-units-in-allerton-rent-starts-at-2092/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Not Working for Us’: South Bronx Unite says congestion pricing is driving more traffic and pollution into the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Local Action Committee at South Bronx Unite held their monthly in early April to discuss their findings of one year of congestion pricing.Organized by Jada Tulloch, environmental justice educator for the non-profit and Alexander DeJesus, a PhD candidate at Columbia whose research focuses on the effects of congestion pricing, South Bronx Unite discovered that drivers drove more through the South Bronx than before and that the South Bronx has experienced an increase in air pollution.&nbsp;At t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/not-working-for-us-south-bronx-unite-says-congestion-pricing-is-driving-more-traffic-and-pollution-into-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/not-working-for-us-south-bronx-unite-says-congestion-pricing-is-driving-more-traffic-and-pollution-into-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Essential Plan cuts approach, advocates urge Governor Hochul to raise taxes on rich]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthcare workers, elected officials and community advocates gathered Friday outside Lincoln Hospital, warning that looming federal cuts could strip health coverage from hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers and calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to raise taxes on the wealthy to fill the gap.At the beginning of April, roughly 450,000 New Yorkers received notices that their Essential Plan coverage &mdash; the state&rsquo;s low-cost insurance program for residents who do not qualify for Medicaid but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/as-essential-plan-cuts-approach-advocates-urge-governor-hochul-to-raise-taxes-on-rich/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/as-essential-plan-cuts-approach-advocates-urge-governor-hochul-to-raise-taxes-on-rich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Mamdani’s city-run grocery plan would work — and what’s still unclear about its ‘core basket of staples’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani said during a press conference on Tuesday that New York City's planned city-run grocery stores would not be traditional municipally staffed supermarkets. Instead, the city would own the land, cover major overhead costs and bring in a private operator to sell staple foods at discounted prices, starting with a Manhattan site near La Marqueta in East Harlem.The press conference answered some basic questions about the plan, but left others open-ended &mdash; from pricing and lab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/how-mamdanis-city-run-grocery-plan-would-work-and-whats-still-unclear-about-its-core-basket-of-staples/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/how-mamdanis-city-run-grocery-plan-would-work-and-whats-still-unclear-about-its-core-basket-of-staples/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Wall Street executive Marty Dolan campaigns for second time to challenge AOC]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second time, retired Wall Street insurance executive Marty Dolan is campaigning to challenge Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to represent NY-14, which includes parts of the Bronx and Queens.Dolan, running as a &ldquo;new progressivist&rdquo; Democrat, told the Bronx Times that his Congressional primary bid is built around bold policies that give young people a good start toward becoming taxpaying adults &mdash; and reward their parents for bringing them up wisely.&nbsp;The far left, specif]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/former-wall-street-executive-marty-dolan-campaigns-for-second-time-to-challenge-aoc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/former-wall-street-executive-marty-dolan-campaigns-for-second-time-to-challenge-aoc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Holocaust sketches found by couple now on display in the Bronx at Manhattan University]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Ken and Helene Orce bought their Edgemont home 33 years ago, they didn&rsquo;t know it held a hidden piece of Holocaust history.While recently renovating their home, Ken and Helen found a case filled with 26 colored pencil drawings done by concentration camp survivor Marcel Rauch weeks after liberation tucked away with newspaper clippings in a small space above a closet.&ldquo;When we found it, we were in awe. We knew we had to do something with it,&rdquo; Helene said.They contacted Ruth Ep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rare-holocaust-sketches-found-by-couple-now-on-display-in-the-bronx-at-manhattan-university/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rare-holocaust-sketches-found-by-couple-now-on-display-in-the-bronx-at-manhattan-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Bronx staple: How Egidio Pastry Shop preserves 100 years of tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Egidio Pastry Shop, time moves slowly."Everything is the same, and people know that," said Maria Luciola, who has run the bakery for 45 years. "That&rsquo;s why we have a good reputation."Walking in, glass cases gleam with rows of powdered cookies, cannolis, and cream-filled pastries. The air smells thick with the scent of sweet sugar and espresso.&nbsp;Behind it all sits a philosophy: don&rsquo;t change what already works &mdash; a belief untouched for more than a century.For 113 years, Egid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-bronx-staple-how-egidio-pastry-shop-preserves-100-years-of-tradition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-bronx-staple-how-egidio-pastry-shop-preserves-100-years-of-tradition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Promises Day’ at Woodlawn Cemetery offers free final resting place for loved ones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families holding onto the cremated remains of their loved ones will have the opportunity to say a final goodbye later this month, as Woodlawn Cemetery prepares to host its second annual &ldquo;Promises Day&rdquo; ceremony.&nbsp;Set for Thursday, April 30 at 11 a.m., the event will allow families to gather for a remembrance service and lay their loved ones&rsquo; cremated remains in a permanent resting place within the cemetery&rsquo;s historic grounds. The ceremony is open to the wider community]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/promises-day-at-woodlawn-cemetery-offers-free-final-resting-place-for-loved-ones/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/promises-day-at-woodlawn-cemetery-offers-free-final-resting-place-for-loved-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Music, dancing, bugs and butterflies at the Bronx Zoo and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adult Silent DiscoFriday, April 17, 6-8:30 p.m.Poe Park Visitor Center, 2640 Grand ConcourseFreeJoin NYC Parks for the Silent Disco event at Poe Park Visitor Center. Come out and boogie on the dance floor while you listen to your favorite music using headphones. This event is free and open to the public.For more information, visit nycgovparks.org/events/2026/04/17/adult-silent-disco.&nbsp;&nbsp;Zoo Explorers: Bugs and ButterfliesSaturday, April 18, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-music-dancing-bugs-and-butterflies-at-the-bronx-zoo-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-music-dancing-bugs-and-butterflies-at-the-bronx-zoo-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor marks Day 100 with Bronx illegal-dumping cleanup after citywide vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday, April 10, marks the 100th day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s term as mayor. amNewYork followed Mamdani around his first 100 days in office. We closely tracked his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did today.Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked his 100th day in office by helping to clean up illegally dumped trash in the Bronx after asking New Yorkers to vote on which of 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-marks-day-100-with-bronx-illegal-dumping-cleanup-after-citywide-vote/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-marks-day-100-with-bronx-illegal-dumping-cleanup-after-citywide-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Director Joel Alfonso Vargas debuts Bronx-centered film, ‘Mad Bills to Pay’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The debut feature of Bronx filmmaker Joel Alfonso Vargas, &ldquo;Mad Bills to Pay" (Destino, dile que no soy malo), opens in the borough next week after already receiving widespread critical acclaim &mdash; including an award at Sundance.&nbsp;The film will have its Bronx premiere on April 16 at the Regal Concourse on East 161st St.&nbsp;It has opened to strong praise, including from Manohla Dargis with the New York Times, who called it &ldquo;fast-paced and crackling with energy&rdquo; and advi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/director-joel-alfonso-vargas-debuts-bronx-centered-film-mad-bills-to-pay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/director-joel-alfonso-vargas-debuts-bronx-centered-film-mad-bills-to-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Before expanding 340B, New Yorkers deserves transparency]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City has long stood at the center of New York&rsquo;s fight to expand healthcare access. Our boroughs, especially in Hispanic communities, face some of the highest rates of chronic illness in the state, and families here often carry a disproportionate shareof healthcare costs.For that reason, policies affecting healthcare affordability must always be evaluated through one central question: do they truly help patients and the communities they are meant to serve? That question is especial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-before-expanding-340b-new-yorkers-deserves-transparency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-before-expanding-340b-new-yorkers-deserves-transparency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani confirms probe of probation chief after lawsuit alleges firing over DOI complaint tied to alleged relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday that allegations involving his appointed probation commissioner, Sharun Goodwin, are under investigation after a former Department of Probation (DOP) investigator sued the city Thursday, alleging she was fired for forwarding an anonymous complaint that raised concerns about Goodwin&rsquo;s alleged prior intimate relationship with the department&rsquo;s general counsel and other alleged misconduct.Asked Friday at an unrelated press conference whether he still had]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-confirms-probe-of-probation-chief-after-lawsuit-alleges-firing-over-doi-complaint-tied-to-alleged-relationship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-confirms-probe-of-probation-chief-after-lawsuit-alleges-firing-over-doi-complaint-tied-to-alleged-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Bronx food pantries, aid groups brace for surge in need as SNAP cuts loom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across the country, food pantries, providers, and advocacy organizations are bracing for the full impact of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;One Big Beautiful Bill Act&rdquo; passed last summer, which made drastic changes and cuts to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).In New York City, this effort is especially crucial in the Bronx, which has the highest hunger, food insecurity, and poverty rates of New York City&rsquo;s five boroughs.&ldquo;There&rsquo;s a big gap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-bronx-food-pantries-aid-groups-brace-for-surge-in-need-as-snap-cuts-loom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-bronx-food-pantries-aid-groups-brace-for-surge-in-need-as-snap-cuts-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | The personal impact of new SNAP work rules on Bronx residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mariluz Diaz, a Bronx resident, arrived at the Bronx Food Stamp Office on a recent Tuesday morning, cane in hand, expecting the kind of wait she has grown used to.&ldquo;Yesterday, I couldn&rsquo;t sleep because I knew I had to come here,&rdquo; said Diaz, 51. She had two hip replacements last year after arthritis forced her to stop driving a school bus. &ldquo;I left my phone at home and I could have gone back to get it. I just didn&rsquo;t want to walk.&rdquo;She has been coming to the office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-the-personal-impact-of-new-snap-work-rules-on-bronx-residents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-the-personal-impact-of-new-snap-work-rules-on-bronx-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Did the Bronx’s local supermarkets and delis make the safety grade?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many New Yorkers pay attention to food safety grades at their favorite restaurants&mdash; but did you know that supermarkets and delis get grades too?&nbsp;Like restaurants, every food store and deli is required to have a Notice of Inspection with a letter grade A, B or C posted near the entry. But whereas restaurants prominently display signs with large blue letter grades, supermarket inspection notices are usually in regular-size print and not as easily visible to customers.&nbsp;In a review o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-did-the-bronxs-local-supermarkets-and-delis-make-the-safety-grade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-did-the-bronxs-local-supermarkets-and-delis-make-the-safety-grade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | More bodegas than supermarkets in ‘food desert’ of Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx, particularly the South Bronx, has long been called a &ldquo;food desert.&rdquo; But the shortage of full-service supermarkets compared to corner bodegas is a more nuanced part of that conversation.&nbsp;Many Bronxites can get easily get a bacon, egg and cheese or a can of soda without leaving the block but have to travel much further for a bag of carrots. For instance, on the 0.7-mile walk to my preferred local supermarket, I pass 11 different bodegas.&nbsp;The Bronx has the second-hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-more-bodegas-than-supermarkets-in-food-desert-of-bronx/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-more-bodegas-than-supermarkets-in-food-desert-of-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | From grocery stores to a neighborhood: Bangla Bazaar’s growth in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many Bangladeshi families in the Bronx, getting groceries was not always as simple as walking down the block.Fatema Nur emigrated to the Bronx from Bangladesh with her family three years ago. They now live just blocks from Starling Avenue, the center of the Bangladeshi community's commercial activity.Grocery trips are &ldquo;pretty easy,&rdquo; she said. Within a few blocks, she can find South Asian snacks, spices and halal meat. If one store doesn&rsquo;t have what she needs, there&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-from-grocery-stores-to-a-neighborhood-bangla-bazaars-growth-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-from-grocery-stores-to-a-neighborhood-bangla-bazaars-growth-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Supermarket sweep: Many Bronxites shop around multiple times to get best deals, in and out of borough]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many, the experience of getting groceries in the South Bronx is not easy, even for those who can afford to be somewhat choosy.&nbsp;Deborah Aviles and her son, Jordan Velez, shop at least four stores each week to find the healthy, fresh items they want at good prices, along with foods from their West Indian and Latino cultures.&nbsp;They shop for themselves and for Aviles&rsquo; parents, and their regular rotation includes Aldi, Lidl, some local supermarkets such as Food Bazaar or Western Be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-supermarket-sweep-many-bronxites-shop-around-multiple-times-to-get-best-deals-in-and-out-of-borough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-supermarket-sweep-many-bronxites-shop-around-multiple-times-to-get-best-deals-in-and-out-of-borough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | How the Bronx feeds all of New York City— but struggles to feed itself]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every night while New Yorkers are fast asleep, fleets of trucks enter the Bronx carrying millions of pounds of food that gets distributed to supermarkets, bodegas and restaurants &ndash; all before the sun rises. The critical operation is what keeps New York City fed.The 329-acre Hunts Point Food Distribution Center is a place most people will never see but heavily depend on. It&rsquo;s the largest wholesale food hub in the country &ndash; the distribution center supplies 25% of NYC&rsquo;s prod]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-how-the-bronx-feeds-all-of-new-york-city-but-struggles-to-feed-itself/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-how-the-bronx-feeds-all-of-new-york-city-but-struggles-to-feed-itself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | The Bronx has NYC’s bread basket, but can barely feed itself]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is no exaggeration to say that Hunts Point is the bread basket of the greater New York City area. Between 22 and 30 million people in the tri-state area eat meat, fish and produce that comes through the market. Without the market, we&rsquo;d practically starve.And yet, just down the street in the same exact neighborhood, you&rsquo;ll find it nearly impossible to fill a basket full of the same fresh, high-quality goods shipped into and out of Hunts Point every day. Bronx residents are struggli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-the-bronx-has-nycs-bread-basket-but-can-barely-feed-itself/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-the-bronx-has-nycs-bread-basket-but-can-barely-feed-itself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx motocycle driver dies after smashing into MTA bus: cops]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 32-year-old male motorcycle driver is dead after crashing into an MTA bus in the Bronx on Wednesday evening, the NYPD announced on Thursday.Cops said they responded to a 5:14 p.m. April 8 911 call reporting the incident on West Mosholu Parkway South, near where it intersects with Jerome Avenue, within the NYPD's 52nd Precinct. The location is by the elevated Mosholu Pkwy 4 train station.According to police, the Zhilong motorcycle driver &mdash; identified as 32-year-old Andy Peralta &mdash; ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-motocycle-driver-dies-after-smashing-into-mta-bus-cops/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-motocycle-driver-dies-after-smashing-into-mta-bus-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tow operation clears illegally parked trucks from Throgs Neck Expressway service road]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tow operation targeting illegally parked tractor-trailers and heavy equipment is ramping up enforcement in the East Bronx, following a surge in resident complaints.The operation, carried out by the New York City Police Department&rsquo;s 45th Precinct quality-of-life team, took place after dark on March 31&mdash;when tractor-trailers are prohibited from parking overnight. Officers removed five vehicles from the Throgs Neck Expressway service road near East Tremont Avenue and an additional vehi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tow-operation-clears-illegally-parked-trucks-from-throgs-neck-expressway-service-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tow-operation-clears-illegally-parked-trucks-from-throgs-neck-expressway-service-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debate over last-mile delivery bill heats up in first City Council hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crowd of hundreds descended on City Hall April 9 to rally for and against a council bill, Intro 518, that would create a licensing requirement for last-mile delivery facilities, along with job safety requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;Amid the explosive growth of online ordering in recent years, more than 1 billion packages are expected to be delivered in NYC this year alone. Yet distributing these goods quickly comes at a cost to people and the environment.&nbsp;At the rally and subsequent council hear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/debate-over-last-mile-delivery-bill-heats-up-in-first-city-council-hearing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/debate-over-last-mile-delivery-bill-heats-up-in-first-city-council-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal Aid Society sues DHS, ICE for racial profiling and unlawful arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Legal Aid Society and civil rights advocates filed a class action lawsuit Wednesday against the Department of Homeland Security, ICE and a slew of other federal agencies and leaders alleging a policy of unlawful stops based on racial profiling.The plaintiffs, eight Latino New Yorkers from around the state, say ICE and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) violated their civil rights by arresting or detaining them, sometimes for weeks, simply for looking Latino or speaking Spanish, according to cou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/legal-aid-society-sues-dhs-ice-for-racial-profiling-and-unlawful-arrests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/legal-aid-society-sues-dhs-ice-for-racial-profiling-and-unlawful-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Hochul announces congestion pricing is funding air quality improvements at Hunts Point Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday, April 1, that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) reached a major congestion pricing-funded milestone to improve air quality in the Bronx.The milestone was reached thanks in large part to 20 diesel-powered transport refrigeration units (TRUs) at the Hunts Point Produce Market being replaced with clean diesel or hybrid models.&ldquo;Congestion pricing has been a once-in-a-li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/governor-hochul-announces-congestion-pricing-is-funding-air-quality-improvements-at-hunts-point-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/governor-hochul-announces-congestion-pricing-is-funding-air-quality-improvements-at-hunts-point-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theory 9 gives out over 100 food bags during Good Friday food pantry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theory 9 ended up giving out more than 100 food bags during its Good Friday food pantry on April 3 at Our Lady of Angels Church, located at 2860 Sedgwick Ave. in Kingsbridge.Held outside the church immediately after the conclusion of Good Friday service, at 12:30 p.m., this food distribution provided congregants of the church with a little something extra for their fridges as they left the church.[caption id="attachment_142650" align="alignnone" width="900"] Photo courtesy of Izaiah Barrow[/capt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/theory-9-gives-out-over-100-food-bags-during-good-friday-food-pantry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/theory-9-gives-out-over-100-food-bags-during-good-friday-food-pantry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor expands free 2-K program to run 10 hours a day, year-round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday, April 9, marks the 99th day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office. We are closely tracking his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did yesterday and todayParents who get one of the city&rsquo;s first 2-K seats this fall will be able to use the program from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 260 days a yea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-expands-free-2-k-program-to-run-10-hours-a-day-year-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-expands-free-2-k-program-to-run-10-hours-a-day-year-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-Ed | Bronx small businesses need support, not more red tape]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York&rsquo;s economy rises and falls with its small businesses. We are ready to invest, hire and grow here. But Albany must see us not just as industries to regulate, but as partners to empower. That means fewer well-intentioned but costly mandates and more room for businesses to operate and flourish.Running a small business in New York isn&rsquo;t for the faint of heart. Even major companies have found it hard to survive here. Unlike many large corporations, though, small businesses can&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-bronx-small-businesses-need-support-not-more-red-tape/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-bronx-small-businesses-need-support-not-more-red-tape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with New York State Gaming Commission Chair Brian O&rsquo;Dwyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[PoliticsNY is excited to introduce the first Inside Government special edition, Inside Government: Racing, Gaming &amp; Wagering. This special edition features the government officials shaping New York&rsquo;s racing, gaming and wagering landscape. Today&rsquo;s Q&amp;A is with Brian O&rsquo;Dwyer. Brian O&rsquo;Dwyer is chair of the New York State Gaming Commission, which regulates all aspects of legal gaming activity in New York including horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, Class III Indian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-new-york-state-gaming-commission-chair-brian-orsquodwyer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-new-york-state-gaming-commission-chair-brian-orsquodwyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Transportation stakeholders give Mamdani high marks on streets agenda, but more work to be done on buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani was sworn into office at midnight on Jan. 1 inside the old City Hall subway station. The symbolism of the act seemed clear: better transportation would be a core tenet of the new mayor's mission.Immediately after the ceremony, Mamdani tapped city government veteran Mike Flynn to lead his Department of Transportation (DOT) in delivering on his campaign promises to speed up city buses and make the streets safer for all who use them.Before inviting Flynn to speak, Mamdani said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-transportation-stakeholders-give-mamdani-high-marks-on-streets-agenda-but-more-work-to-be-done-on-buses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-transportation-stakeholders-give-mamdani-high-marks-on-streets-agenda-but-more-work-to-be-done-on-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Blake and Jose Vega debate housing, immigration and Israel in NY-15 race.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Blake and Jose Vega faced off in a virtual debate on Tuesday for New York&rsquo;s 15th Congressional District, which covers a majority of the Bronx.The event was hosted by OneNYC Action, the advocacy arm of OneNYC, an independent expenditure group that spent nearly $220,000 last year supporting mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. The debate was moderated by public defender Dalourny Nemorin, who recently suspended her own campaign for the seat.Yasser Salem, chairman of OneNYC Action, emphas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/michael-blake-and-jose-vega-debate-housing-immigration-and-israel-in-ny-15-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/michael-blake-and-jose-vega-debate-housing-immigration-and-israel-in-ny-15-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor ‘unaware’ his Department of Investigation pick had donated, canvassed for his campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday, April 8, marks the 98th day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office. We are closely tracking his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did yesterday and today.Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday that he &ldquo;was not aware&rdquo; that his nominee to lead the city&rsquo;s Department of Inves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-unaware-his-department-of-investigation-pick-had-donated-canvassed-for-his-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-unaware-his-department-of-investigation-pick-had-donated-canvassed-for-his-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYPD to reopen former 40th Precinct as base of Bronx Patrol Borough South]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NYPD is restaffing the former 40th Precinct station house on East 138th Street and Alexander Avenue, where it will serve as the base for the Bronx Patrol Borough South.The move is part of the department&rsquo;s plan to split the Bronx into two patrol commands, north and south, as Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced in her State of the NYPD address in February. This split, along with adding 200 officers to the Bronx, is meant to bring additional resources to improve safety in the borough.&nb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nypd-to-reopen-former-40th-precinct-as-base-of-bronx-patrol-borough-south/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nypd-to-reopen-former-40th-precinct-as-base-of-bronx-patrol-borough-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amed Rosario repaying Aaron Boone’s faith with big Yankees contributions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees continued to get a boost from Amed Rosario, who delivered a standout performance in Tuesday night's win over the Athletics, further proving his early value to the roster.The former Mets top prospect came through in key moments, finishing the night 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI, including a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning that ultimately sealed a 5-3 win. His earlier solo shot kept the Yankees within reach, and when the game hung in the balance late, h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/amed-rosario-repaying-aaron-boones-faith-with-big-yankees-contributions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/amed-rosario-repaying-aaron-boones-faith-with-big-yankees-contributions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOT reminds delivery apps they must give drivers protective equipment, get them to complete new safety course]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;city Department of Transportation (DOT) is reminding third-party delivery apps of their legally mandated responsibilities to the roughly 80,000 workers they contract with to deliver food and groceries across the Big Apple.The agency sent an April 7 letter, authored by Commissioner Mike Flynn, to several delivery app companies, including DoorDash, Uber, Grubhub, and InstaCart, among others.In the missive, Flynn put the apps on notice about the city's requirement that they provide protect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dot-reminds-delivery-apps-they-must-give-drivers-protective-equipment-get-them-to-complete-new-safety-course/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dot-reminds-delivery-apps-they-must-give-drivers-protective-equipment-get-them-to-complete-new-safety-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Anthem holds nutrition fair at Bronx River Houses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield partnered with the Gotham Food Pantry, BCA Global and over a dozen other community partners to host a nutrition fair on Friday, March 27, at the NYCHA Bronx River Houses Community Center, located at 1619 E. 174th St.[caption id="attachment_142519" align="alignnone" width="1200"] NYCHA staff and volunteers at the nutrition fair. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]The nutrition fair featured a food distribution, on-site healthy cooking demonstrations from renowned che]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-anthem-holds-nutrition-fair-at-bronx-river-houses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-anthem-holds-nutrition-fair-at-bronx-river-houses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Con Edison shocks city’s sewer repairs: The Bronx is drowning in red tape]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the Bronx, we are well-acquainted with the "wait your turn" philosophy of urban planning, whether it&rsquo;s the glacial pace of the 6 train or the eternal gridlock of the Cross Bronx. However, a new and far more dangerous delay is unfolding beneath our feet: a bureaucratic stalemate where raw sewage and floodwaters are being held back only by the whims of a multi-billion-dollar utility company.At two critical locations&mdash;Lawton and Meagher Avenues in Throggs Neck and Barnes and Rhineland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-con-edison-shocks-citys-sewer-repairs-the-bronx-is-drowning-in-red-tape/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-con-edison-shocks-citys-sewer-repairs-the-bronx-is-drowning-in-red-tape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ribbon-cutting ceremony held to mark opening of new gazebo at Karol’s Urban Community Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the installation of a new gazebo at Karol's Urban Community Farm, located at 2225 Lacombe Ave., within NYCHA's Castle Hill Houses development, on Friday, March 27.This gazebo will act as a permanent gathering space for workshops, composting education, volunteer coordination and community farm stands. It will help strengthen the infrastructure of the farm while also supporting its continued growth as a hub for access to fresh food, sustainability and nei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-held-to-mark-opening-of-new-gazebo-at-karols-urban-community-farm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-held-to-mark-opening-of-new-gazebo-at-karols-urban-community-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The first-ever City Island restaurant week is in full swing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring has sprung, which means hundreds of Bronxites have begun their pilgrimage to City Island&mdash; a quaint fishing town established in 1685, stretching 1.5-miles and famous for its seafood for the first ever City Island Restaurant Week.Last February, the Bronx Borough President&rsquo;s office brought back Savor the Bronx, a borough-wide restaurant week of sorts started by the previous Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr. Participating City Island eateries loved the publicity it brought their v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-first-ever-city-island-restaurant-week-is-in-full-swing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-first-ever-city-island-restaurant-week-is-in-full-swing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schumer, Mamdani admin cut ribbon on long-delayed City Hall Deliverista Hub to help delivery workers recharge]]></title><description><![CDATA[In October 2022, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer stood in front of an abandoned newsstand in City Hall Park alongside then-Mayor Eric Adams and delivery workers to announce a federally-funded network of rest stops for delivery workers.Over three years later, Schumer was back at the same sight on Tuesday with delivery workers once again, as well as representatives of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration, to finally cut the ribbon on the long-promised "City Hall Deliverista Hub.""After all these years, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/schumer-mamdani-admin-cut-ribbon-on-long-delayed-city-hall-deliverista-hub-to-help-delivery-workers-recharge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/schumer-mamdani-admin-cut-ribbon-on-long-delayed-city-hall-deliverista-hub-to-help-delivery-workers-recharge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx cancer survivors pressure Governor Kathy Hochul to preserve Medicaid coverage for biomarker testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of cancer survivors from the Bronx and statewide gathered outside Gov. Kathy Hochul&rsquo;s NYC office on Third Avenue on April 7 to implore her to preserve Medicaid funding for precision treatment known as biomarker testing.&nbsp;Because all cancer cells are unique, biomarker testing can provide a detailed look at an individual&rsquo;s cancer to determine which treatments may be effective or whether a current treatment is working, according to the American Cancer Society. It can also de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-cancer-survivors-pressure-governor-kathy-hochul-to-preserve-medicaid-coverage-for-biomarker-testing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-cancer-survivors-pressure-governor-kathy-hochul-to-preserve-medicaid-coverage-for-biomarker-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Borough President Vanessa Gibson hosts Trans Day of Visibility event at Hostos Community College]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson partnered with Destination Tomorrow and the Bronx LGBTQIA+ Taskforce to host a Trans Day of Visibility event on Monday, March 30, at Hostos Community College.The Trans Day of Visibility event honored the strength, resilience and contributions of the transgender and non-binary communities. Additionally, the event highlighted the importance of visibility, dignity and inclusion across the Bronx and the rest of New York City.[caption id="attachment_142446" a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-hosts-trans-day-of-visibility-event-at-hostos-community-college/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-hosts-trans-day-of-visibility-event-at-hostos-community-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: HOT 97 host The Kid Mero takes part in 2026 Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOT 97 host and Bronx native The Kid Mero discussed his career journey and various other topics while taking part in the 56th Annual Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture at Lehman College on Tuesday, March 31.[caption id="attachment_142484" align="alignnone" width="1200"] The Kid Mero with attendees of the conversation. Photo courtesy of Lehman College[/caption]Mero, whose real name is Joel Armogasto Martinez, explored his career, told stories from real-life experiences and discussed the importanc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-hot-97-host-the-kid-mero-takes-part-in-2026-herbert-h-lehman-memorial-lecture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-hot-97-host-the-kid-mero-takes-part-in-2026-herbert-h-lehman-memorial-lecture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NY-15 challengers to face off in OneNYC Action debate, Rep. Ritchie Torres opts out]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, OneNYC Action will host a virtual debate for candidates in New York&rsquo;s 15th Congressional District, billing the event as &ldquo;A Rumble in the Bronx&rdquo; and offering challengers a chance to make their case to voters ahead of the primary.Confirmed participants include former Assembly member Michael Blake and political activist Jose Vega.Sources close to the debate said organizers made multiple attempts to contact Rep. Ritchie Torres&rsquo; campaign to confirm participation, b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ny-15-challengers-to-face-off-in-onenyc-action-debate-rep-ritchie-torres-opts-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ny-15-challengers-to-face-off-in-onenyc-action-debate-rep-ritchie-torres-opts-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Comedy, birding, Earth Day and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Say Sumptin Comedy Vol. 8Friday, April 10, 7-9:30 p.m.La Bodega NY Studio, 696 E. 135 St.$31.72We are back with a comedy show and roast to celebrate the CEO of La Bodega! We are bringing some hilarious comics along for the ride! Two-drink minimum. Say Sumptin Comedy, hosted by Comedian Kenney Woo, features Simeon Goodson and Leo Cooper, with a roast session at the end with Black Rose, Mike Rumble and Pete Powerz homering PRODUKT from La Bodega!For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/say-sum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-comedy-birding-earth-day-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-comedy-birding-earth-day-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: MTA gets in spirit for Yankees 2026 home opener with Nostalgia Trains, singing conductor]]></title><description><![CDATA[In celebration of the New York Yankees' home opener on Friday, April 3, the MTA gave several fans who took the train to the game a ride on a special train harkening back to the franchise's early days.New York City Transit's legendary 1917 IRT Lo-V Nostalgia Train took Yankee fans from the Grand Central-42nd Street subway station to Yankee Stadium. The train entered service 14 years after the Yankees first came into existence as the New York Highlanders.[caption id="attachment_142376" align="alig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-mta-gets-in-spirit-for-yankees-2026-home-opener-with-nostalgia-trains-singing-conductor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-mta-gets-in-spirit-for-yankees-2026-home-opener-with-nostalgia-trains-singing-conductor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Registrations now open for Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 golf tournament — last before Bally’s development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is now accepting registrations, foursomes and sponsorships for its 2026 Joseph P. Kelleher Memorial Golf Tournament, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 16, at Bally's Golf Links at Ferry Point.This annual event brings together over 200 business leaders, developers, community stakeholders and decision-makers from across the borough and beyond for a day of golfing and networking. Participants will have the unique opportunity to build relationships, strengthen pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/registrations-now-open-for-bronx-chamber-of-commerces-2026-golf-tournament-last-before-ballys-development/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/registrations-now-open-for-bronx-chamber-of-commerces-2026-golf-tournament-last-before-ballys-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council Member Eric Dinowitz joins student drummers to celebrate arts funding for schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council Member Eric Dinowitz led a March 30 celebration of the arts at P.S. 16 in Wakefield, where new funding will help secure music, dance and other creative opportunities for students.&nbsp;Through an initiative called Support for Arts Instruction, 210 schools citywide were each awarded $18,809 to bring music, theater, visual art, materials, field trips and arts-related staff development into public schools within every council district.Students at P.S. 16 now join more than 40,000 others cit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/council-member-eric-dinowitz-joins-student-drummers-to-celebrate-arts-funding-for-schools/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/council-member-eric-dinowitz-joins-student-drummers-to-celebrate-arts-funding-for-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor rolls out report showing 62% of New Yorkers can’t meet ‘true cost of living’ here]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday, April 6, marks the 96th day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office. We are closely tracking his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did yesterday and today.Nearly two-thirds of New York City residents do not have the resources needed to meet the city&rsquo;s true cost of living, according to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-rolls-out-report-showing-62-of-new-yorkers-cant-meet-true-cost-of-living-here/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-rolls-out-report-showing-62-of-new-yorkers-cant-meet-true-cost-of-living-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Judge helps power Yankees to victory in home opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regular season baseball is back in the Bronx.&nbsp;The New York Yankees played their home opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday afternoon. Star outfielder Aaron Judge gave the home fans a reason to cheer early, showing off his signature power.&nbsp;Judge stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the first, his team already down after a solo home run from Marlins&rsquo; second baseman Xavier Edwards. He did one better, knocking a two-run shot into the left-field bleachers, putting his team in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/aaron-judge-helps-power-yankees-to-victory-in-home-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/aaron-judge-helps-power-yankees-to-victory-in-home-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AOC urges Hochul to scrap plan that would widen Cross Bronx Expressway]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez this week lent her sizable megaphone to the fight against a New York State Department of Transportation plan that would widen the Cross Bronx Expressway.AOC &mdash; a Democrat who represents swaths of the east Bronx and western Queens &mdash; sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, urging the state's top executive not to pursue any plan that involves expanding the highway."On behalf of my constituents and nearly 64,000 local residents impacted by this p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/aoc-urges-hochul-to-scrap-plan-that-would-widen-cross-bronx-expressway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/aoc-urges-hochul-to-scrap-plan-that-would-widen-cross-bronx-expressway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New minimally invasive vascular surgery procedures now offered at Jacobi and North Central Bronx Hospitals]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx announced on Monday, March 23, that they have begun offering two types of minimally invasive vascular surgery procedures, Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) and&nbsp;Percutaneous Transmural Arterial Bypass (PTAB), which were not previously available in the Bronx.Both TCAR and PTAB are conducted at the Jacobi and North Central Bronx Hospitals by vascular surgeon Dr. Hayavadhan Thuppal, MD, RPVI, who brings nine years of experience to t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-minimally-invasive-vascular-surgery-procedures-now-offered-at-jacobi-and-north-central-bronx-hospitals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-minimally-invasive-vascular-surgery-procedures-now-offered-at-jacobi-and-north-central-bronx-hospitals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albert Einstein College of Medicine grads celebrate Match Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graduating students from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine celebrated Match Day on Friday, March 20, wherein they learned where they will complete their medical residencies as part of the next stage in their journey to become physicians.In total, 188 students were matched to a residency, including 49 in the internal medicine field, 18 in psychiatry, 15 in anesthesiology, 14 in both surgery and obstetrics and gynecology, 12 in pediatrics, 9 in emergency medicine, 8 in family medicine, 7 in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-grads-celebrate-match-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-grads-celebrate-match-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Nearly 100 Bronx residents take part in ‘No Kings Day’ rally in Pelham Bay Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approximately 100 Bronx residents gathered at the Winged Victory Memorial in Pelham Bay Park to participate in a "No Kings Day" rally on Saturday, March 28.Part of a nationwide series of rallies, the No Kings Day rallies are meant to protest what many view as authoritarian actions by President Donald Trump and his administration.[caption id="attachment_142272" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo by John Doyle[/caption]The Pelham Bay Park rally was organized by City Island Indivisible, the Chip]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-nearly-100-bronx-residents-take-part-in-no-kings-day-rally-in-pelham-bay-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-nearly-100-bronx-residents-take-part-in-no-kings-day-rally-in-pelham-bay-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | My Italian Easter table: the good, the bad and the gross]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buona Pasqua! Proudly, I am a first-generation Italian. My mom, with my grandparents and three siblings, emigrated from Vasto, Italy, settling in da Bronx, where Gaetano and Graziella &ndash; that&rsquo;s my Nonna &ndash; raised a garden-variety immigrant family.My dad, Mario Perillo, Mr. Italy, had a similar background, but his birth certificate said "Da&nbsp;Bronx," and my grandfather, Joseph Perillo, set up his first office, Joseph Perillo &amp; Sons, right on Third Avenue at 4545, and raised]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-my-italian-easter-table-the-good-the-bad-and-the-gross/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-my-italian-easter-table-the-good-the-bad-and-the-gross/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gibson hosts annual DR heritage celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, on Wednesday, March 18, hosted her annual Dominican Republic Heritage Month Celebration at Grand Slam Banquet Hall in the Bronx, honoring the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of the Dominican Republic community.The event was sponsored by Ponce Bank and Helix LED &amp; Design. Gibson, whose father hailed from Trinidad and Tobago, noted that this year&rsquo;s event was emceed by Brittney Cadet, a Dominican Republic American News 12 reporter. DJ Lex (St]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/gibson-hosts-annual-dr-heritage-celebration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/gibson-hosts-annual-dr-heritage-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black women bookstore owners gather at The Lit Bar to celebrate their inaugural bookstore crawl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black women bookstore owners congregated at The Lit Bar in Mott Haven for a panel discussion closing out their inaugural bookstore crawl this past weekend.&nbsp;The bookstore crawl featured 10 Black women-owned bookstores in Brooklyn and the Bronx. No&euml;lle Brown, the owner of The Lit Bar and one of the participating bookstores in the crawl, hosted the panel in her own space.The event was a full house with a strong presence of women of all colors. It was an evening filled with laughter, wine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/black-women-bookstore-owners-gather-at-the-lit-bar-to-celebrate-their-inaugural-bookstore-crawl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/black-women-bookstore-owners-gather-at-the-lit-bar-to-celebrate-their-inaugural-bookstore-crawl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels visits the Bronx on ‘Our Schools. Our Future’ tour focusing on the future of public schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels visited the Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus in Fordham this week. Around 150 people packed the gymnasium of the campus.&nbsp;The campus houses six schools: Fordham High School for the Arts, West Bronx Academy for the Future, Theodore Roosevelt High School, Kappa International High School, Fordham Leadership Academy and Belmont Preparatory High School.Students from each school attended the event along with parents who came to voice their wants and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-schools-chancellor-kamar-samuels-visits-the-bronx-on-our-schools-our-future-tour-focusing-on-the-future-of-public-schools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-schools-chancellor-kamar-samuels-visits-the-bronx-on-our-schools-our-future-tour-focusing-on-the-future-of-public-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Bronx shootings in one hour leave pair of men dead as borough continues to be rocked by gun violence in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men were shot dead in the Bronx in an hour's time on Thursday night, police reported &mdash; the latest episodes of gun violence to rock the borough this year.The first homicide occurred in Williamsbridge just before 9:25 p.m. on April 2, when a 22-year-old man was gunned down outside a deli near the corner of Bronxwood Avenue and East 217th Street.Officers from the 47th Precinct responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call about the incident. When they arrived, they found the victim, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/two-bronx-shootings-in-one-hour-leave-pair-of-men-dead-as-borough-continues-to-be-rocked-by-gun-violence-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/two-bronx-shootings-in-one-hour-leave-pair-of-men-dead-as-borough-continues-to-be-rocked-by-gun-violence-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TWU’s 2-person subway train crew bill would derail progress, good government and business groups tell state pols]]></title><description><![CDATA[State legislative leaders should oppose a renewed Transport Workers Union (TWU) push to require two-person crews on every subway line that currently uses them, argued a constellation of good government and business groups in a Wednesday letter.In the missive, the coalition urged State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, and three chairs of relevant committees to shoot down the TWU Local 100-backed effort to prevent the MTA from expanding one-person train]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/twus-2-person-subway-train-crew-bill-would-derail-progress-good-government-and-business-groups-tell-state-pols/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/twus-2-person-subway-train-crew-bill-would-derail-progress-good-government-and-business-groups-tell-state-pols/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYPD officer fatally shoots Mott Haven man during attempted arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police shot and killed a 44-year-old man who allegedly brandished a gun at them inside a Mott Haven apartment building on Thursday morning.The shooting happened inside of 105 Willis Ave. at around 6:45 a.m. on April 2, as members of the NYPD Fugitive Enforcement Unit went to arrest Lucien Col&oacute;n, who police officials had several outstanding warrants.Deputy Chief John Wilson, commanding officer of the Fugitive Enforcement Unit, told reporters at a press conference inside the 40th Precinct s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nypd-officer-fatally-shoots-mott-haven-man-during-attempted-arrest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nypd-officer-fatally-shoots-mott-haven-man-during-attempted-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BioBus unveils new fully electric mobile science lab for NYC students]]></title><description><![CDATA[BioBus launched a new fully electric mobile science lab, expanding hands-on STEM opportunities for students across New York City.The new bus is the third in BioBus&rsquo; fleet, increasing its capacity to reach more schools and communities. It is equipped with high-powered microscopes, screens that display what students are viewing and is ADA-accessible for wheelchair users.The launch, held at Wiz Kids Books Before Basketball in Baychester, was attended by founders Latasha Wright, Ph.D., and Ben]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/biobus-unveils-new-fully-electric-mobile-science-lab-for-nyc-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/biobus-unveils-new-fully-electric-mobile-science-lab-for-nyc-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts honors Women’s History Month by highlighting commitment to female leadership and advancing careers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recognition of Women's History Month, Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts spotlighted its commitment to fostering greater access to advancement opportunities among its female employees.While a 2021 industry report found that women hold around 25% of senior managerial roles in the gaming sector, Empire City has a leadership team that has nearly 50% female representation. Many of them have grown within the organization over the years. In addition to working their way up, many of these women have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/empire-city-casino-by-mgm-resorts-honors-womens-history-month-by-highlighting-commitment-to-female-leadership-and-advancing-careers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/empire-city-casino-by-mgm-resorts-honors-womens-history-month-by-highlighting-commitment-to-female-leadership-and-advancing-careers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade to host 40th anniversary celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade will hold a gala to celebrate its 40th anniversary on Wednesday, May 27, with the parade scheduled for Saturday, May 30.This year's parade theme is &ldquo;Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.&rdquo; In keeping with this theme, the Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade will showcase a brief history of how it has impacted the borough since its establishment in 1986. The 40th celebration will also act as a tribute to the leaders who defended the parade with their lives]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-puerto-rican-day-parade-to-host-40th-anniversary-celebration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-puerto-rican-day-parade-to-host-40th-anniversary-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon donates 50 millionth pound of food to City Harvest]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a very special delivery marking a major milestone, Amazon on April 1 delivered its 50 millionth pound of food to City Harvest in a little over a decade and pledged to donate $150,000 to the group.New York City&rsquo;s largest food rescue nonprofit in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, marked the moment as observers greeted the truck filled with food donated through Whole Foods Market stores and a nearby Amazon Fresh warehouse.City Harvest said Amazon has been helping feed New Yorkers by donating to its p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/amazon-donates-50-millionth-pound-of-food-to-city-harvest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/amazon-donates-50-millionth-pound-of-food-to-city-harvest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-ed | A responsible path forward for New York City’s budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, New York City undertakes one of the most consequential &mdash; and least understood &mdash; exercises in government: the budget.What sounds as simple as a document or spreadsheet is truly quite the opposite. It&rsquo;s a months-long negotiation that determines how we invest in our neighborhoods, support our schools, keep our streets safe, and confront the affordability crisis facing too many New Yorkers.This year, that process carries even more weight. We have new leadership in City]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-a-responsible-path-forward-for-new-york-citys-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-a-responsible-path-forward-for-new-york-citys-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Packaging waste in New York through the Affordable Waste Reduction Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every day, we read headlines in the news about our continuing affordability crisis. As a member of the New York State Assembly representing parts of the Bronx, these headlines echo the concerns I hear constantly from my constituents.Whether I&rsquo;m talking with a parent at school pickup, a senior at a tenant meeting, or a small business owner on one of our commercial corridors, the message is the same. Between rising rents, groceries, childcare, and transportation costs, families are doing the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-packaging-waste-in-new-york-through-the-affordable-waste-reduction-act/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-packaging-waste-in-new-york-through-the-affordable-waste-reduction-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s new At Yankee Stadium in 2026? From Sushi to Chicken Drumstrick Ice Cream, here’s what to look forward to]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world of baseball has evolved over the years, including the food options. When you think of ballpark food, the idea of hot dogs, peanuts, and cracker jacks come to mind &mdash; but now in 2026, you can find yourself options ranging from sushi to premium sliced steak.&nbsp;Over the last several years, Yankee stadium has upgraded their food options, last season introducing the viral sensation Tiramisu helmet, and in 2023 introducing the 99 burger in honor of Aaron Judge, only serving 99 per ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-new-at-yankee-stadium-in-2026-from-sushi-to-chicken-drumstrick-ice-cream-heres-what-to-look-forward-to/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-new-at-yankee-stadium-in-2026-from-sushi-to-chicken-drumstrick-ice-cream-heres-what-to-look-forward-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Rodon injury: Latest on Yankees SP’s hamstring, more]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon threw for a second straight day, including light tosses off the mound, despite experiencing tightness in his right hamstring, manager Aaron Boone disclosed on Wednesday.&nbsp;The veteran southpaw experienced tightness in the area on Tuesday during his usual throwing program while he continues to finish off his rehab from offseason elbow surgery.&nbsp;Rodon, who was with the team during its season-opening road trip, will now travel from Seattle back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/carlos-rodon-injury-latest-on-yankees-sps-hamstring-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/carlos-rodon-injury-latest-on-yankees-sps-hamstring-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Teatro Fest NYC play ‘Petra’ focuses on the intersection between mental health, relationships and survival ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tucked inside a red-brick townhouse on E. 140th Street in the South Bronx, sits the iD Studio Theater with a mission to &ldquo;advance the artistic and social empowerment of immigrant communities through innovative work in the performing arts.&rdquo; This year, iD celebrated its 25th anniversary by joining the Alliance of Teatros Latinos NY and participating in Teatro Fest NYC for the first time &mdash; a nearly two-month showcase of multi-disciplinary performances performed, written, directed a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-teatro-fest-nyc-play-petra-focuses-on-the-intersection-between-mental-health-relationships-and-survival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-teatro-fest-nyc-play-petra-focuses-on-the-intersection-between-mental-health-relationships-and-survival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Fair Fares to free fares? City Council to propose free subway, bus trips for over 1 million New Yorkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City Council wants to offer free subway and bus fares to over one million New Yorkers living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level, a change that would mark a significant expansion of the city's Fair Fares program, amNewYork has learned.City Council Speaker Julie Menin is unveiling the Fair Fares revamp, the details of which her office shared ahead of a planned Wednesday morning news conference, as part of the city legislature's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Response to Mayor Zohran Mamdan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/from-fair-fares-to-free-fares-city-council-to-propose-free-subway-bus-trips-for-over-1-million-new-yorkers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/from-fair-fares-to-free-fares-city-council-to-propose-free-subway-bus-trips-for-over-1-million-new-yorkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Fair Fares to free fares? City Council proposes free subway, bus trips for over 1 million New Yorkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City Council wants to offer free subway and bus fares to over one million New Yorkers living at or below at least 150% of the federal poverty level, a change that would mark a significant expansion of the city's Fair Fares program.City Council Speaker Julie Menin unveiled the Fair Fares revamp, the details of which her office shared ahead of the council's Wednesday morning news conference announcing it, as part of the body's response to Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Fiscal Year 2027 preliminary bud]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/from-fair-fares-to-free-fares-city-council-proposes-free-subway-bus-trips-for-over-1-million-new-yorkers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/from-fair-fares-to-free-fares-city-council-proposes-free-subway-bus-trips-for-over-1-million-new-yorkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with NYS Gaming Commission&rsquo;s Division of Charitable Gaming Director Stacy Harvey]]></title><description><![CDATA[PoliticsNY is excited to introduce the first Inside Government special edition, Inside Government: Racing, Gaming &amp; Wagering. This special edition features the public officials shaping New York&rsquo;s racing, gaming and wagering landscape.Today&rsquo;s Q&amp;A is with Stacy Harvey. Stacy Harvey is director of the New York State Gaming Commission&rsquo;s division of charitable gaming. This division investigates, audits and monitors the sale of millions of bell jar tickets annually; verifies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-nys-gaming-commissionrsquos-division-of-charitable-gaming-director-stacy-harvey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-nys-gaming-commissionrsquos-division-of-charitable-gaming-director-stacy-harvey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Editorial | Celebrating the faiths we share as New Yorkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;That which unites us is greater than that which divides us.&rdquo; We have all heard this saying before, in one way or another, and though we may take it for granted, there is much wisdom in that adage.&nbsp;As New Yorkers, we often do not realize just how much commonality we all share, especially when it comes to celebrating each other&rsquo;s faiths. At no time of the year is this more apparent than in spring, when the world&rsquo;s major religions each observe a renewal of spirit in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/editorial-celebrating-the-faiths-we-share-as-new-yorkers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/editorial-celebrating-the-faiths-we-share-as-new-yorkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You saved my life’: How one Bronx social worker helps transgender patients recover with dignity]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Asha Lyons speaks to her patients, many of them tell her the same thing: &ldquo;You saved my life.&rdquo;Lyons hears it often. Sometimes at the end of a long recovery. Sometimes in moments of fear, when a patient is alone at home after gender-affirming surgery, unsure of what comes next.&ldquo;They say, &lsquo;You are an angel,&rsquo;&rdquo; Lyons said. A social worker with VNS Health&rsquo;s Gender Affirmation Program, Lyons supports patients through a vulnerable period in recovery.March 3]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/you-saved-my-life-how-one-bronx-social-worker-helps-transgender-patients-recover-with-dignity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/you-saved-my-life-how-one-bronx-social-worker-helps-transgender-patients-recover-with-dignity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor unveils $108M plan to replace 6,700 catch basins, lifts NYC government TikTok ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday, March 31, marked the 90th day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office. We are closely tracking his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did yesterday and today.The city will invest $108 million to replace more than 6,700 catch basins over the next decade, part of an effort to improve street d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-unveils-108m-plan-to-replace-6700-catch-basins-lifts-nyc-government-tiktok-ban/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-unveils-108m-plan-to-replace-6700-catch-basins-lifts-nyc-government-tiktok-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | The quiet engine behind small business success: technical assistance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs are often celebrated as resilient, quick-thinking problem solvers &mdash; builders determined to reshape their communities. But even the sharpest founders run into the same wall: understanding the system they&rsquo;re trying to navigate.Policies shift, markets evolve and opportunities appear unexpectedly. A new mandate can redirect contract dollars overnight. A crisis like COVID-19 can introduce relief programs that many don&rsquo;t know how to access.This is where technical assist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-the-quiet-engine-behind-small-business-success-technical-assistance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-the-quiet-engine-behind-small-business-success-technical-assistance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx housing justice org Banana Kelly sued over not properly paying workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx housing nonprofit Banana Kelly isn&rsquo;t paying its workers properly &mdash; in some cases, it&rsquo;s only paid them for about half the work they&rsquo;ve done, says a class action filed in federal court by a former employee.&nbsp;Miguel Vega alleges the grassroots organization, which formed in the late 1970s as a response to widespread landlord-set fires across the Bronx, paid him a flat rate of about $550 a week regardless of how many hours he worked as a maintenance man, a violation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-housing-justice-org-banana-kelly-sued-over-not-properly-paying-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-housing-justice-org-banana-kelly-sued-over-not-properly-paying-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third Avenue BID outlines plan to improve safety, spur growth in the Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major South Bronx commercial corridor is growing, but local leaders say addressing quality-of-life concerns will be key to sustaining that momentum.The Third Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) released findings from its Commercial District Needs Assessment (CDNA) during a March 26 press conference, outlining both the Hub&rsquo;s recent &ldquo;economic renaissance&rdquo; and a roadmap for future growth.The study, conducted between September 2024 and June 2025 through an Avenue NYC grant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/third-avenue-bid-outlines-plan-to-improve-safety-spur-growth-in-the-hub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/third-avenue-bid-outlines-plan-to-improve-safety-spur-growth-in-the-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scaling Success: The Medicaid Model New York Can’t Afford to Ignore]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than a decade, the American healthcare debate has been asking the wrong question. In New York, the focus remains on cost, questioning why the nation&rsquo;s largest Medicaid program spends billions while still struggling to deliver better outcomes. In response, the system has chased fraud, waste, and abuse, hunting for savings that barely register.The answer isn&rsquo;t complicated. It&rsquo;s structural.Medicaid rewards volume. More visits. More procedures. More admissions. More of eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/scaling-success-the-medicaid-model-new-york-cant-afford-to-ignore/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/scaling-success-the-medicaid-model-new-york-cant-afford-to-ignore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the Bronx, Bernie Sanders rallies thousands who support taxing the rich]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernie Sanders, the independent U.S. senator representing Vermont, rallied thousands at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on March 29, where his proposal to increase income taxes on billionaires was met with open arms.&nbsp;In a 30-minute-long speech, Sanders, a Brooklyn native, outlined his proposal to increase income taxes on American billionaires and implored Governor Kathy Hochul to do the same in his native state.&nbsp;Sanders outlined how income inequality has grown to extremes, es]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/in-the-bronx-bernie-sanders-rallies-thousands-who-support-taxing-the-rich/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/in-the-bronx-bernie-sanders-rallies-thousands-who-support-taxing-the-rich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No War, No ICE, No Kings’: Hundreds Rally in the Bronx for No Kings Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[On early afternoon Saturday at Lou Gehrig Plaza in the South Bronx, hundreds of residents packed the plaza for the borough's No Kings rally, bundled up against the cold, homemade signs held high. "No Crown for the Clown," read one. "No War, No ICE, No Kings," read another. A third, held by a woman near the front: "Thank You Minneapolis for Your Courage."According to the No Kings Coalition, more than 8 million people turned out nationwide, which they called the largest single-day protest in Ameri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/no-war-no-ice-no-kings-hundreds-rally-in-the-bronx-for-no-kings-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/no-war-no-ice-no-kings-hundreds-rally-in-the-bronx-for-no-kings-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Soul music, Easter and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soul Revival at The Artist: A Salute to 90s Ladies of SoulFriday, April 3, 8-10 p.m.The Artist, 249 City Island Ave.$10Get ready for the ultimate throwback! Morrisania Band is bringing the fire to City Island with a salute to the icons of 90s Soul. From Mary J. Blige to Whitney, we&rsquo;re playing the anthems that define the era. Voted Best Singer from the Bronx for two years running, Elissa Carmona leads the band through a powerhouse set you don&rsquo;t want to miss.&nbsp;For more information,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-soul-music-easter-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-soul-music-easter-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates rally against any Cross Bronx expansion ahead of April 7 state deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of advocates and elected officials joined a March 27 rally to say no to any plan that widens the Cross Bronx Expressway, continuing their long fight for equitable repairs to the highway and its surrounding infrastructureAhead of an April 7 state deadline to select a construction proposal, protestors met at the Bronx River Arts Center in West Farms, overlooking the notorious Cross Bronx. Attendees held signs saying, &ldquo;more lanes = more pain&rdquo; and &ldquo;communities over concrete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/advocates-rally-against-any-cross-bronx-expansion-ahead-of-april-7-state-deadline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/advocates-rally-against-any-cross-bronx-expansion-ahead-of-april-7-state-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fania All Star Eddie Montalvo reflects on a lifetime of music and his bond with Héctor Lavoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday night in the Bronx, Eddie Montalvo will return to a stage not far from where his career began&mdash;this time as a veteran of salsa&rsquo;s golden era.Born and raised just off Jackson Avenue, Montalvo got his start playing percussion in the neighborhood before building a career that took him from local gigs to international stages. He performed with H&eacute;ctor Lavoe, joined the Fania All-Stars under Johnny Pacheco, and played on more than 200 recordings alongside artists like Rub&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fania-all-star-eddie-montalvo-reflects-on-a-lifetime-of-music-and-his-bond-with-hctor-lavoe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fania-all-star-eddie-montalvo-reflects-on-a-lifetime-of-music-and-his-bond-with-hctor-lavoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Parks advocates rally at City Hall for 1% budget funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 100 New Yorkers gathered on the steps of City Hall in Manhattan, chanting &ldquo;What do we want? One percent! When do we want it? Now!&rdquo; as the rain poured in. They all had one goal in mind: to obtain a fully funded parks system.Play Fair &ndash; an advocacy campaign and 400+ member coalition &ndash; alongside New Yorkers for Parks, hosted a rally and budget hearing on Monday. According to their website, 14% of New York City is parkland, but the city allocates 0.6% of the budget to th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-parks-advocates-rally-at-city-hall-for-1-budget-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-parks-advocates-rally-at-city-hall-for-1-budget-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many of the newest NYC subway trains will have open gangways? MTA says that depends on numerous challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said this week that a number of factors will determine to what extent the agency embraces open gangway trains in its latest order of modern subway cars.During a press conference following the MTA board's March 26 meeting, Lieber said the transit agency is still in the midst of evaluating both the operational and maintenance challenges that come with open gangway trains. The trains feature cars joined via accordion-style apparatus, allowing passengers to walk the le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/how-many-of-the-newest-nyc-subway-trains-will-have-open-gangways-mta-says-that-depends-on-numerous-challenges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/how-many-of-the-newest-nyc-subway-trains-will-have-open-gangways-mta-says-that-depends-on-numerous-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx-born, Brooklyn-based Pulitzer winner John Patrick Shanley debuts new play in NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Patrick Shanley, one of the nation&rsquo;s best-known playwrights, sits in a rehearsal room at Chain Theatre in Midtown Manhattan. Born in the Bronx and long a Brooklyn resident, he is at work on his latest play, &ldquo;The Pushover.&rdquo;Although his work has been presented on Broadway, Shanley is rehearsing &ldquo;The Pushover&rdquo; at the Chain, where he suggests stage business, makes adjustments, cuts and even adds an occasional line. Rebecca De Mornay stars, bringing the lead charact]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-born-brooklyn-based-pulitzer-winner-john-patrick-shanley-debuts-new-play-in-nyc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-born-brooklyn-based-pulitzer-winner-john-patrick-shanley-debuts-new-play-in-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with Chair of the Assembly Standing Committee on Racing and Wagering, Assembly Member Carrie Woerner]]></title><description><![CDATA[PoliticsNY is excited to introduce the first Inside Government special edition, Inside Government: Racing, Gaming &amp; Wagering. This special edition features the elected officials shaping New York&rsquo;s racing, gaming and wagering landscape. Today&rsquo;s Q&amp;A is with Assembly Member Carrie Woerner. Assembly Member Woerner is chair of the Assembly Standing Committee on Racing and Wagering and represents the 113th Assembly District which includes portions of Saratoga, Warren and Washington]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-chair-of-the-assembly-standing-committee-on-racing-and-wagering-assembly-member-carrie-woerner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-chair-of-the-assembly-standing-committee-on-racing-and-wagering-assembly-member-carrie-woerner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Council passes protest buffer zone bills, sending them to Mayor Mamdani’s desk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York City Council approved on Thursday a package of bills aimed at combating hate &mdash; including two contentious measures requiring the NYPD to develop and publicly post plans for responding to protests near schools and houses of worship when there is a risk of obstruction, injury, intimidation or interference.The houses-of-worship measure, Intro 1-B, passed 44-5, enough to override a mayoral veto. A similar bill covering schools, Intro 175-B, passed 30-19, leaving it six votes short]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-council-passes-protest-buffer-zone-bills-sending-them-to-mayor-mamdanis-desk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-council-passes-protest-buffer-zone-bills-sending-them-to-mayor-mamdanis-desk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[36 years later, Bronxites remember the 87 victims of the Happy Land fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx residents held a somber memorial for the 87 people killed by an arsonist at the Happy Land Social Club on March 25, 1990, one of the deadliest tragedies of the century.&nbsp;Community Board 6 organized a mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, followed by a vigil at the nearby granite monument honoring the victims who died 36 years ago at the unlicensed nightclub at Southern Blvd. and East Tremont in West Farms.Community members read victims&rsquo; names and released a slew of white balloons, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/36-years-later-bronxites-remember-the-87-victims-of-the-happy-land-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/36-years-later-bronxites-remember-the-87-victims-of-the-happy-land-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Grow-Good Beauty and Cardi B hosts hair care pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s time to say &ldquo;I Like It&rdquo; to Cardi B&rsquo;s newest hair care line.On March 24, the rapper and entertainer Cardi B hosted a pop-up in front of the Hip-Hop Museum, filled to the brim with haircare products.&nbsp;The Shopify-powered brand, titled &ldquo;Grow-Good Beauty,&rdquo; is a testament to Cardi B&rsquo;s roots.&nbsp;[caption id="attachment_142078" align="alignnone" width="700"] Cardi B's pop-up of her Shopify-powered brand, titled &ldquo;Grow-Good Beauty." Photo by Alic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-grow-good-beauty-and-cardi-b-hosts-hair-care-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-grow-good-beauty-and-cardi-b-hosts-hair-care-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani-era rent board opens with report showing landlord income gains, immediate debate over the full picture]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City&rsquo;s Rent Guidelines Board opened this year&rsquo;s rent-setting season Thursday with a new financial report showing landlord income rising for a third straight year citywide &mdash; and disagreements about what that really means. The first public hearing of the board that Mayor Zohran Mamdani reshaped earlier this year quickly evolved into an argument over whether those headline gains say much about the older, fully rent-stabilized buildings at the center of the city&rsquo;s ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-era-rent-board-opens-with-report-showing-landlord-income-gains-immediate-debate-over-the-full-picture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-era-rent-board-opens-with-report-showing-landlord-income-gains-immediate-debate-over-the-full-picture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Community Foundation hosts first Day of Collective Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Community Foundation held its inaugural Day of Collective Action and Giving in Hunts Point over the weekend. The event brought together more than 250 community members, elected officials and nonprofit leaders to distribute over 200 laptops to local schoolchildren.&nbsp;The Bronx Community Foundation also distributed $45,000 in grants &mdash; $7,500 each &mdash; to six community-based organizations serving the Bronx, highlighting the vital roles they play in the community.The event, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-community-foundation-hosts-first-day-of-collective-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-community-foundation-hosts-first-day-of-collective-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council Member Althea Stevens allocates $100K to STEM center at Andrew Freedman Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council Member Althea Stevens recently allocated $100,000 to the NYC First STEM Center at the Andrew Freedman Home, expanding Bronx students&rsquo; access to fun opportunities in robotics, engineering and more.&nbsp;Stevens, who represents West Bronx neighborhoods including Morrisania, Highbridge, Yankee Stadium and Claremont Heights, presented the check on March 17 to NYC First, a citywide robotics program that aims to inspire a love of STEM and fosters healthy competition among various school]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/council-member-althea-stevens-allocates-100k-to-stem-center-at-andrew-freedman-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/council-member-althea-stevens-allocates-100k-to-stem-center-at-andrew-freedman-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifth-alarm fire rips through Bronx building, leaving one dead and several injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FDNY took on a five-alarm fire that ultimately claimed a person's life in the Bronx on Thursday morning.At 5:30 a.m. on March 26, FDNY personnel responded to a call regarding a fire on the top floor and in the cockloft, which is the space between the ceiling and roof, at 505 East 184th St. Upon their arrival, firefighters were met with heavy fire on the top floor, bringing over 280 firefighters and EMS personnel to the scene.&ldquo;Members stretched multiple handlines to the top floor and in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fifth-alarm-fire-rips-through-bronx-building-leaving-one-dead-and-several-injured/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fifth-alarm-fire-rips-through-bronx-building-leaving-one-dead-and-several-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTA launches new app, providing subway and bus riders with real-time personalized information]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MTA on Wednesday launched a new mobile app boasting a suite of features intended to give straphangers more real-time and personalized information when navigating the city's subways and bus network.Kevin Call, the MTA's deputy chief of service communications, said the agency redesigned its app from the ground up. He named its "clean" new UI (user experience) and the "incredible" speed at which it loads among its most notable features."[It's] fast enough that as you're entering a station, you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-launches-new-app-providing-subway-and-bus-riders-with-real-time-personalized-information/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-launches-new-app-providing-subway-and-bus-riders-with-real-time-personalized-information/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raúl Carbonell returns as Héctor Lavoe for one-night concert at Lehman Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Saturday, the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts will host a one-night-only performance of Lavoe en Sinf&oacute;nica, a theatrical concert that brings the life and music of H&eacute;ctor Lavoe to the stage alongside a live symphony.Taking on the role of Lavoe is Ra&uacute;l Carbonell, a veteran performer whose decades-long career spans acting, music, comedy, writing and directing &mdash; he even became an immigration lawyer along the way.Born in Puerto Rico to a father who was a pioneer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ral-carbonell-returns-as-hctor-lavoe-for-one-night-concert-at-lehman-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ral-carbonell-returns-as-hctor-lavoe-for-one-night-concert-at-lehman-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC BUDGET: City Hall approves first round of savings after Mamdani told agencies to tighten belts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staring a huge NYC budget gap in the face, Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration said Wednesday it had identified several money-saving moves after ordering city agencies to tighten their belts &ndash; from canceling the Taxi and Limousine Commission&rsquo;s Slack subscription to renegotiating shelter Wi-Fi contracts and auditing city workers&rsquo; health-plan dependents.City Hall announced Wednesday morning that agencies submitted proposals by the March 20 deadline identifying more than $1.7 bi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-budget-city-hall-approves-first-round-of-savings-after-mamdani-told-agencies-to-tighten-belts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-budget-city-hall-approves-first-round-of-savings-after-mamdani-told-agencies-to-tighten-belts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New dentistry chair and vice chair appointed at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx CEO Christopher Mastromano announced on Wednesday, March 18, the appointments of Robert Margolin, DDS as the new Chair of the Department of Dentistry and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Josephine Sullivan, DDS as the Vice Chair, effective Jan. 16.Both Dr. Margolin and Dr. Sullivan were born and raised in the Bronx and have extensive histories working at NYC Health + Hospitals. Dr. Margolin succeeds Dr. Victor Badner, while Dr. Sullivan is the fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-dentistry-chair-and-vice-chair-appointed-at-nyc-health-hospitalsjacobi-north-central-bronx/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-dentistry-chair-and-vice-chair-appointed-at-nyc-health-hospitalsjacobi-north-central-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;T Bank celebrates opening of new Mott Haven location]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the opening of the newest full-service M&amp;T Bank location at 2976 Third Ave. in Mott Haven&nbsp;on March 12.This new location is intended to help expand access to financial services for local residents, families and small businesses. Located blocks away from the 2 and 5 trains, this branch is in a central retail hub in the borough.&ldquo;This new branch represents more than just a physical location. It is about access, opportunity and partnership,&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mampt-bank-celebrates-opening-of-new-mott-haven-location/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mampt-bank-celebrates-opening-of-new-mott-haven-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingsbridge community leaders rally for stronger mentorship, youth engagement and community investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kingsbridge residents, families, faith leaders, youth advocates and community organizations came together to participate in the &ldquo;Safer Streets Community Rally,&rdquo; a grassroots initiative focused on strengthening youth engagement, expanding mentorship opportunities and connecting families with critical community resources at the intersection of Kingsbridge Road and Reservoir Avenue.The rally was organized by Bronx community activist Izaiah &ldquo;Zeek&rdquo; Barrow and Bishop Dr. Boyd Y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/kingsbridge-community-leaders-rally-for-stronger-mentorship-youth-engagement-and-community-investment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/kingsbridge-community-leaders-rally-for-stronger-mentorship-youth-engagement-and-community-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fare evasion: MTA officials say modern fare gates being piloted are dramatically stopping turnstile cheats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three models of&nbsp;modern fare gates that the MTA is testing across several subway stations have reduced fare evasion by 20-70%, depending on where they were installed, agency officials revealed on Wednesday.Kathy Lee, deputy chief of staff at MTA Construction and Development, updated the agency board during its March 25 meeting on the program piloting the modern fare gates at 20 stations. The updated barriers are intended to prevent fare beating, make it easier for passengers with mobility ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fare-evasion-mta-officials-say-modern-fare-gates-being-piloted-are-dramatically-stopping-turnstile-cheats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fare-evasion-mta-officials-say-modern-fare-gates-being-piloted-are-dramatically-stopping-turnstile-cheats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No Kings’ protests against Trump return to NYC this Saturday; here’s what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Yorkers from all five boroughs are set to take to the streets again this weekend for a new round of &ldquo;No Kings&rdquo; demonstrations, part of a nationwide day of anti-Trump protests that organizers say aims to defend democracy and push back against authoritarianism.The March 28 mobilization will mark the third &ldquo;No Kings&rdquo; protest held in New York City, with rallies, marches and bridge actions planned across the city ahead of a larger citywide mass march later in the day. Orga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/no-kings-protests-against-trump-return-to-nyc-this-saturday-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/no-kings-protests-against-trump-return-to-nyc-this-saturday-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with Council Member Pierina Sanchez]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside Government is a Q&amp;A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY, sponsored by AARP New York City, features New York City Council Member Pierina Sanchez. Council Member Sanchez represents the 14th Council District in the Bronx which includes the neighborhoods of Kingsbridge, Fordham, University Heights and Mount Hope.&nbsp;What are your goals for 2026?<br />
My North Star is stability a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-council-member-pierina-sanchez/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-council-member-pierina-sanchez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani administration kicks off bus lane overhauls near Yankee Stadium ahead of Opening Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Yankees&rsquo; Opening Day approaching, the Mamdani administration announced the start of a major infrastructure project aimed at improving crosstown bus service and pedestrian safety on the 161st Street corridor near Yankee Stadium.City officials said the project will benefit more than 25,000 daily riders on the Bx6, including fans traveling to the stadium ahead of Opening Day on Friday, April 3.&ldquo;Unfortunately, as the Mayor of New York City, I must deliver fast and reliable buses for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-administration-kicks-off-bus-lane-overhauls-near-yankee-stadium-ahead-of-opening-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-administration-kicks-off-bus-lane-overhauls-near-yankee-stadium-ahead-of-opening-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor serves up $1.8 million in worker settlements during City Hall ‘mukbang’ as DCWP budget questions linger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday, March 24, marked the 83rd day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s term as mayor.&nbsp;amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office.&nbsp;We are closely tracking his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did.Mayor Zohran Mamdani used a lunchtime livestream from City Hall on Tuesday to announce nearly $2 million in restitution for fast-food and retai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-serves-up-18-million-in-worker-settlements-during-city-hall-mukbang-as-dcwp-budget-questions-linger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-serves-up-18-million-in-worker-settlements-during-city-hall-mukbang-as-dcwp-budget-questions-linger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mott Haven group sounds the alarm to elected officials about poor living conditions in the South Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[A South Bronx social media account has issued a strongly-worded open letter to multiple elected officials alleging &ldquo;abandonment&rdquo; on issues of public drug use, trash dumping, dog waste, aging infrastructure, business closures, NYCHA conditions and more in the South Bronx.&nbsp;The Instagram account MottHavenBx, which has more than 2,540 followers and generally posts about South Bronx eateries, events and community issues, wrote the March 22 post directed at Mayor Mamdani, Governor Kat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mott-haven-group-sounds-the-alarm-to-elected-officials-about-poor-living-conditions-in-the-south-bronx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mott-haven-group-sounds-the-alarm-to-elected-officials-about-poor-living-conditions-in-the-south-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTA defends bus safety after union flags brake defects on Bronx buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top MTA officials defended the safety of New York City buses after Transport Workers Union Local 100 found that several buses with histories of brake problems and other mechanical issues were cleared for service at the Gun Hill Bus Depot despite documented safety concerns.MTA New York City Transit president Demetrius Crichlow disputed the union&rsquo;s audit results at an MTA Board Buses committee meeting on Monday, responding to mounting concerns from union leaders about maintenance issues.&ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-defends-bus-safety-after-union-flags-brake-defects-on-bronx-buses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-defends-bus-safety-after-union-flags-brake-defects-on-bronx-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson visits NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue during its Women’s History Month program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson paid a special visit to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue to take part in its Women's History Month program, &ldquo;Leading the Change,&rdquo; on Monday, March 16.Gibson was among the public officials, healthcare leaders and community partners brought together for this event to highlight the role of women in advancing leadership, equity and access to care across New York City.Gibson toured the hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and met with Bellevue l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-visits-nyc-health-hospitalsbellevue-during-its-womens-history-month-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-visits-nyc-health-hospitalsbellevue-during-its-womens-history-month-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teatro Fest NYC returns a spotlight on Latino performers with 24 shows citywide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Produced, directed, written and performed by all-Hispanic creatives, Teatro Fest NYC returned for its 11th year earlier this month, celebrating a history of Latinx identity and performance. Through May 3, 10 New York City theaters, known as the Alliance of Teatros Latinos NY or "La Allianza,"&nbsp;present 24 unique and original shows, highlighting the diversity and talent of the Latinx diaspora through music, dance, side-splitting comedies and tear-jerking dramas.A little over a decade ago, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/teatro-fest-nyc-returns-a-spotlight-on-latino-performers-with-24-shows-citywide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/teatro-fest-nyc-returns-a-spotlight-on-latino-performers-with-24-shows-citywide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Transit boss Crichlow lambasts transit union-backed effort to maintain two-person train crews]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow on Monday slammed the Transport Workers Union (TWU) for its renewed push for legislation that would require the MTA to maintain two-person crews on all subway trains that currently have them.Crichlow, during the MTA board's March 23 New York City Transit Committee meeting, said the TWU International-supported legislation would prevent the MTA from expanding one-person train operation (OTPO) technology to more of the city's train lines. TWU's Loc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-transit-boss-crichlow-lambasts-transit-union-backed-effort-to-maintain-two-person-train-crews/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-transit-boss-crichlow-lambasts-transit-union-backed-effort-to-maintain-two-person-train-crews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Board 11 residents debate supportive housing project in Pelham Parkway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Pelham Parkway and nearby neighborhoods are in a heated debate over plans to develop 626 Pelham Parkway South into a deeply affordable housing development with 106 smaller-than-studio units, 60% of which are for formerly homeless individuals.The nonprofit Bowery Residents&rsquo; Committee (BRC) purchased the former Apple Bank building as-of-right in Feb. 2025 and plans to demolish it in favor of nine stories of permanent, rent-stabilized single units for people exiting city shelters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/community-board-11-residents-debate-supportive-housing-project-in-pelham-parkway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/community-board-11-residents-debate-supportive-housing-project-in-pelham-parkway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | A youth benefit concert, a job fair, snakes at the Bronx Zoo and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[End the Cycle Presents Youth Benefit ConcertFriday, March 27, 2-7 p.m.Mitchel Community Center, 210 Alexander Ave.$17.85, free for youth 24 and underCome join us and take a stand and end the cycle of violence. Includes a panel discussion, a fashion show, family activities, supplies giveaway and youth performances.For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/end-the-cycle-presents-youth-benefit-concert-tickets-1657737390159.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bronx Zoo Morning: SnakesSaturday, March 28, 9-10:30 a.m.Bron]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-a-youth-benefit-concert-a-job-fair-snakes-at-the-bronx-zoo-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-a-youth-benefit-concert-a-job-fair-snakes-at-the-bronx-zoo-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorses Rep. Ritchie Torres in NY-15 reelection bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Ritchie Torres received the endorsement of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday, adding another high profile backer to his reelection bid to represent the Bronx&rsquo;s 15th congressional district, which covers a majority of the borough.&nbsp;Pelosi praised Torres&rsquo; record in the Bronx in a statement announcing her endorsement. Torres has represented the 15th district since 2021 and had previously served on the New York City Council from 2014 to 2020.&nbsp;&ldquo;Every day, he b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-former-house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-endorses-rep-ritchie-torres-in-ny-15-reelection-bid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-former-house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-endorses-rep-ritchie-torres-in-ny-15-reelection-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladeshi communities in Castle Hill keep Chaand Raat tradition alive in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the eve of Eid-al-fitr, the Bronx&rsquo;s Muslim community gathered on Starling Avenue to celebrate Chaand Raat, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.&nbsp;Known as Bangla Bazaar, the short commercial strip linking Castle Hill to Parkchester is closed to traffic for the night and lined with vendors, evoking the bustling street markets of Bangladesh. Families flood the avenue, rushing to prepare for Eid with last-minute shopping, food and tradition.Chaand Raat, which translates to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bangladeshi-communities-in-castle-hill-keep-chaand-raat-tradition-alive-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bangladeshi-communities-in-castle-hill-keep-chaand-raat-tradition-alive-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC BUDGET: Another rating company issues negative financial outlook as City Hall grapples with big deficit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warning lights over the perilous NYC budget blinked a little harder on the City Hall dashboard Friday.&nbsp;KBRA became the third major credit rating agency in less than two weeks to revise New York City&rsquo;s financial outlook to negative, following Moody&rsquo;s and S&amp;P's similar moves last week. The latest downgrade underscores the deepening concern surrounding Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s preliminary budget and the effort to close a $7.3 billion budget gap.While KBRA kept the city&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-budget-another-rating-company-issues-negative-financial-outlook-as-city-hall-grapples-with-big-deficit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-budget-another-rating-company-issues-negative-financial-outlook-as-city-hall-grapples-with-big-deficit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angela Carter appointed new chief of nursing of NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx named Dr. Angela Carter, DNP, NE-BC, CPHQ, as the new chief of nursing on Friday, March 13.A dedicated nursing professional, Dr. Carter has more than two decades of experience. She has committed her professional life to quality improvement, teamwork and patient safety.Dr. Carter worked at Vanderbilt Health in her native home of Nashville, Tennessee. There, she oversaw an acute care facility with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/angela-carter-appointed-new-chief-of-nursing-of-nyc-health-hospitalsjacobi-north-central-bronx/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/angela-carter-appointed-new-chief-of-nursing-of-nyc-health-hospitalsjacobi-north-central-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Met Council holds Halal food distribution at Mosholu Montefiore Community Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Council, the United States' largest Jewish charity dedicated to fighting poverty, held a Halal food distribution in celebration of the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday, March 11, at the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, located at 2450 DeKalb Ave.[caption id="attachment_141784" align="alignnone" width="800"] Halal chicken was among the items given out at the food distribution. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]This food distribution was part of an effort by the Met Council to distribut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-met-council-holds-halal-food-distribution-at-mosholu-montefiore-community-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-met-council-holds-halal-food-distribution-at-mosholu-montefiore-community-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community leaders press for details on the new Bronx jail — and investment in keeping people out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discussion around the 1,040-capacity Bronx jail is heating up as design plans for the forthcoming South Bronx facility at are close to finalized.The four borough-based jails replacing Rikers Island remains years from completion, but in the meantime, representatives for the Bronx project from the NYC Department of Design and Construction, Mayor&rsquo;s Office of Criminal Justice, Department of Correction, Transformative Reform Group and Urbahn Architects have held several public sessions, most re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/community-leaders-press-for-details-on-the-new-bronx-jail-and-investment-in-keeping-people-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/community-leaders-press-for-details-on-the-new-bronx-jail-and-investment-in-keeping-people-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor starts new community safety office, with mental health crises an early focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday, March 19, marked the 78th day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s term as mayor.&nbsp;amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office.&nbsp;We are closely tracking his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did.Mayor Zohran Mamdani moved one of his core campaign promises closer to reality Thursday, as he created the new Office of Community Safety via]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-starts-new-community-safety-office-with-mental-health-crises-an-early-focus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-starts-new-community-safety-office-with-mental-health-crises-an-early-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx man convicted of murder for 2021 New Year’s Day triple shooting at notorious Queens hotel: DA]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bronx man is facing 75 years to life in prison after he was convicted Thursday of murder and other crimes for a deadly shooting at the Umbrella Hotel in Kew Gardens during the early morning hours of New Year&rsquo;s Day 2021.<br />
Richard Swygert, 24, was found guilty of gunning down a 20-year-old Robert Williams of Rosedale and shooting and injuring two others in a dispute that erupted between factions of young people outside the hotel. Williams would have turned 21 the following day, instead his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-convicted-of-murder-for-2021-new-years-day-triple-shooting-at-notorious-queens-hotel-da/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-convicted-of-murder-for-2021-new-years-day-triple-shooting-at-notorious-queens-hotel-da/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Rail’-ly big deal: MTA requests proposals for largest-ever new subway car order to replace number line trains]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTA honchos on Thursday put out a call for contractors to design new subway cars that, they said, will make up the largest single such order the agency has ever placed &mdash; although the trains will not hit the tracks for at least another four years.Janno Lieber, the MTA chair and CEO, announced the Request for Proposals (RFP) for firms to submit plans to build 1,140 new subway cars during a news conference at the agency's rail car testing facility in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, on March 19.The shi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rail-ly-big-deal-mta-requests-proposals-for-largest-ever-new-subway-car-order-to-replace-number-line-trains/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rail-ly-big-deal-mta-requests-proposals-for-largest-ever-new-subway-car-order-to-replace-number-line-trains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx leaders rally against Medicaid cuts that could leave thousands uninsured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of New Yorkers gathered in the Bronx to deal with a threat that they said could wreak havoc for New Yorkers at risk of losing Medicaid due to new regulations.After the federal government last July approved Medicaid cuts, healthcare providers, legislators and Bronx residents gathered to discuss ways to fix a decision they say could cost lives, leave hundreds of thousands uninsured and lead to healthcare worker layoffs.Organizers met at Bronx Bethany Church, hosted by healthcare worker un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-leaders-rally-against-medicaid-cuts-that-could-leave-thousands-uninsured/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-leaders-rally-against-medicaid-cuts-that-could-leave-thousands-uninsured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Theory 9 holds monthly food distribution outside Marie Curie High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theory 9 held its monthly food distribution for Bronx residents on Friday, Feb. 27, outside the Marie Curie High School for Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions, located at 120 W. 231st St.[caption id="attachment_141724" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Theory 9 Co-founder Shakir Seagers speaks with an attendee of the food distribution. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]This food distribution, which ran from 12 to 2 p.m., featured numerous Bronx community members receiving fresh produce, milk an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-theory-9-holds-monthly-food-distribution-outside-marie-curie-high-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-theory-9-holds-monthly-food-distribution-outside-marie-curie-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani nixes Adams-era policy to criminally charge cyclists, e-bike riders for minor traffic offenses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office announced on Wednesday that the NYPD will discontinue before the end of this month its practice of slapping bicyclists and e-bike riders with criminal summonses for minor traffic violations.On March 27, the NYPD will abandon the policy and replace it with the same civil summons process used for drivers accused of low-level traffic infractions, City Hall said.&ldquo;Every New Yorker on our roads, whether driving or biking, deserves to be treated fairly," the mayor sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-nixes-adams-era-policy-to-criminally-charge-cyclists-e-bike-riders-for-minor-traffic-offenses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-nixes-adams-era-policy-to-criminally-charge-cyclists-e-bike-riders-for-minor-traffic-offenses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescued red fox stowaway finds temporary home at the Bronx Zoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A red fox that stowed away on a vessel from England has landed in an unlikely home in the Bronx.The fox was discovered in February aboard a cargo ship that departed from Southampton, England, bound for New York. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers detected the animal among the ship&rsquo;s cargo when it arrived at the Port of New York and New Jersey and coordinated with government wildlife officials to safely secure it.It remains unclear how the fox boarded the ship or survived the rough]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rescued-red-fox-stowaway-finds-temporary-home-at-the-bronx-zoo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rescued-red-fox-stowaway-finds-temporary-home-at-the-bronx-zoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Tisch says talks over NYPD protest unit are not about disbanding it; Mayor taps new sanitation head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday, March 18, marked the 77th day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s term as mayor.&nbsp;amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office.&nbsp;We are closely tracking his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did.Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch used a City Council budget hearing Wednesday to signal how the NYPD plans to operate under Mayor Zohran Mam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-tisch-says-talks-over-nypd-protest-unit-are-not-about-disbanding-it-mayor-taps-new-sanitation-head/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-tisch-says-talks-over-nypd-protest-unit-are-not-about-disbanding-it-mayor-taps-new-sanitation-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dylan Lopez Contreras, first New York City high school student detained by ICE, released after 10 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dylan Lopez Contreras, a Bronx high school student, was released from ICE custody early Wednesday morning after spending 10 months in detention.According to the New York Immigration Coalition, Contreras walked out of the Moshannon Valley ICE Processing Center in Philipsburg, PA, to advocates who traveled more than 250 miles west of the city to collect him. He was the first known high school student to be taken into ICE custody after President Donald Trump came back into power in January 2025.Con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dylan-lopez-contreras-first-new-york-city-high-school-student-detained-by-ice-released-after-10-months/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dylan-lopez-contreras-first-new-york-city-high-school-student-detained-by-ice-released-after-10-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Historical Society’s ‘When the Bronx Moved’ tells the story of a borough that never stopped dancing]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the opening night of the Bronx County Historical Society&rsquo;s &ldquo;When The Bronx Moved&rdquo; exhibition in February, every room of the colonial-era building was packed with dancers who grew up learning from the legends celebrated on its walls.&ldquo;All of these people are my family,&rdquo; Edgardo Encarnacion, &ldquo;Kamakaze&rdquo; said, spreading his arms to encompass the crowd gathered and pointing out people who helped him break into the South Bronx dance scene in his early 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-historical-societys-when-the-bronx-moved-tells-the-story-of-a-borough-that-never-stopped-dancing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-historical-societys-when-the-bronx-moved-tells-the-story-of-a-borough-that-never-stopped-dancing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani administration launches tools to help homeowners build backyard tiny homes, basement apartments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mamdani administration announced March 18 the launch of new tools to help homeowners construct an ancillary dwelling unit (ADU) on their property, including several pre-approved plans and a reopened financing program.&nbsp;Under the major zoning reforms collectively called City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, adopted in Dec. 2024, the city cleared the way for owners of one- and two-family homes to add a small extra unit to their property, such as a detached &ldquo;tiny home,&rdquo; a unit bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-administration-launches-tools-to-help-homeowners-build-backyard-tiny-homes-basement-apartments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-administration-launches-tools-to-help-homeowners-build-backyard-tiny-homes-basement-apartments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with Council Member Justin Sanchez]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside Government is a Q&amp;A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them.This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY, sponsored by AARP New York City, features New York City Council Member Justin Sanchez. Council Member Sanchez represents the 17th Council District in the Bronx which includes the neighborhoods of Mott Haven, Melrose, Morrisania, Longwood, Hunts Point, Bronx River and Crotona Park East.What are your goals for 2026?<br />
In]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-council-member-justin-sanchez/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-council-member-justin-sanchez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offsides at City Hall? MTA boss says he wasn’t approached about Mamdani’s reported World Cup fare free bus pilot pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber insisted on Tuesday that "nobody" in city or state government has asked him about Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration's reported proposal to test out fare-free buses across the city during the FIFA World Cup this summer.During a March 17 City Council budget hearing in which MTA brass took questions from city lawmakers, Lieber denied that anyone had approached him about eliminating fares on city buses during the five-week soccer championship event that is expected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/offsides-at-city-hall-mta-boss-says-he-wasnt-approached-about-mamdanis-reported-world-cup-fare-free-bus-pilot-pitch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/offsides-at-city-hall-mta-boss-says-he-wasnt-approached-about-mamdanis-reported-world-cup-fare-free-bus-pilot-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor marks first St. Patrick’s Day by seeking to reset stance on Irish unification, and Catholic ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday, March 17, marked the 76th day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office. We are closely tracking his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did.On his first St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day as mayor, Zohran Mamdani moved from avoiding the question of Irish unity to adopting a more sympathetic formulation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-marks-first-st-patricks-day-by-seeking-to-reset-stance-on-irish-unification-and-catholic-ties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-marks-first-st-patricks-day-by-seeking-to-reset-stance-on-irish-unification-and-catholic-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Forgotten no more’: State’s top judges take field trip to the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some descended from the north, others boogied up from Manhattan, but all roads led to the Bronx last week as Bronx County Clerk Ischia Bravo hosted top state judges and officials, who gathered to forge community ties across the city and state.&nbsp;Events that culminated at a luncheon attended by top appellate judges, Bronx court officials and state politicians began earlier in the week with a field trip for judges of the state&rsquo;s high court.&nbsp;For three days, judges of the New York Stat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/forgotten-no-more-states-top-judges-take-field-trip-to-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/forgotten-no-more-states-top-judges-take-field-trip-to-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | What does loan readiness mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Access to capital is one of the most important tools for growing a business. Whether a company is expanding operations, purchasing equipment or managing cash flow, financing can help move the business forward. However, before a lender can approve a loan, a business must first be loan-ready.Loan readiness means a business is prepared to present the information lenders need to evaluate a loan request with confidence. In practical terms, it means the business is organized, financially transparent a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-what-does-loan-readiness-mean/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-what-does-loan-readiness-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Bronx students debut published book during New York Edge’s ‘Read Across New York Edge Week’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three students from the Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School recently debuted their published book, "A Second Chance," during New York Edge's "Read Across New York Edge Week" on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the McNally Jackson Bookstore in Seaport.The book debut came during the week's Student Book Launch event. During the event, one of the Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School students, eighth grader Kady, served as a panelist, while the other two Bronx students, eighth grader Lauren and seventh grader]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/three-bronx-students-debut-published-book-during-new-york-edges-read-across-new-york-edge-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/three-bronx-students-debut-published-book-during-new-york-edges-read-across-new-york-edge-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson hosts annual Bronx Iftar dinner dialogue celebrating Ramadan]]></title><description><![CDATA[In celebration of Ramadan, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson held her fourth annual Bronx Iftar Dinner Dialogue on Thursday, March 5, at Bronx Borough Hall.Bronx residents, faith leaders, elected officials and community partners came together for the Bronx Iftar Dinner Dialogue, where they reflected on the meaning of Ramadan and celebrated the rich cultural and religious diversity of the borough.[caption id="attachment_141624" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo by Jewel Webber[/captio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-hosts-annual-bronx-iftar-dinner-dialogue-celebrating-ramadan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-hosts-annual-bronx-iftar-dinner-dialogue-celebrating-ramadan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New recreation center coming to Walter Gladwin Park, serving ‘recreation desert’ neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new 40,000-square-foot recreation center is coming to Walter Gladwin Park on East Tremont Ave., bringing much-needed relief to a community identified as a &ldquo;recreation desert.&rdquo;&nbsp;The new center will offer programming for all ages and include a gymnasium, cardio and strength training rooms, dance studios and educational spaces, in an eco-friendly, timber-focused design with green roof and solar panels.The Parks Department is currently seeking a contractor for the project, and cons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-recreation-center-coming-to-walter-gladwin-park-serving-recreation-desert-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-recreation-center-coming-to-walter-gladwin-park-serving-recreation-desert-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad Bunny lookalike contest brings energy back to the Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will the real Bad Bunny please stand up?&nbsp;A lookalike contest for Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny drew a crowd to the Hub on Saturday, as spectators gathered in Roberto Clemente Plaza to watch dozens of doppelg&auml;ngers compete for the top prize.The event was organized by Bronx Native in collaboration with 7th Street Burger, which is preparing to open its first Bronx location on the corner of 149th Street and Third Avenue.More than 100 spectators packed the plaza as 28 contestants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bad-bunny-lookalike-contest-brings-energy-back-to-the-hub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bad-bunny-lookalike-contest-brings-energy-back-to-the-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Throggs Neck celebrates Irish pride at 28th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overcast skies did nothing to dampen the mood on East Tremont Avenue on Sunday, where thousands of Bronxites lined the streets in green beads, shamrock hats and Irish flags for the 28th annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick's Day Parade.&nbsp;&nbsp;Marching bands, bagpipers, local politicians and community organizations filled the mile-and-a-half route to cheers from the crowd.Leading the procession was James &ldquo;Jimmy&rdquo; Dorrian, a 95-year-old Throggs Neck native, Navy veteran, and former memb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/throggs-neck-celebrates-irish-pride-at-28th-annual-st-patricks-day-parade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/throggs-neck-celebrates-irish-pride-at-28th-annual-st-patricks-day-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off-duty cop shoots man near Bronx apartment building, leaves him clinging to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx was rocked by yet another shooting on Monday night after an off-duty officer reportedly shot a man, leaving him clinging to life as of Tuesday morning,&nbsp; sources said.According to police sources, the shooting happened just after 9 p.m. on March 16 outside the entrance to an apartment building at 167 West 231st St. in Kingsbridge.Officers from the 50th Precinct rushed to the scene after receiving a 911 call about a man shot at the location. When they arrived, they were told by witne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/off-duty-cop-shoots-man-near-bronx-apartment-building-leaves-him-clinging-to-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/off-duty-cop-shoots-man-near-bronx-apartment-building-leaves-him-clinging-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx shooting near apartment building leaves man clinging to life as gun violence rocks borough again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx was rocked by yet another shooting on Monday night, leaving a man clinging to life as of Tuesday morning, police sources said.According to police sources, the shooting happened just after 9 p.m. on March 16 outside the entrance to an apartment building at 167 West 231st St. in Kingsbridge.Officers from the 50th Precinct rushed to the scene after receiving a 911 call about a man shot at the location. When they arrived, they were told by witnesses that a man had been shot in the head; he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-near-apartment-building-leaves-man-clinging-to-life-as-gun-violence-rocks-borough-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-near-apartment-building-leaves-man-clinging-to-life-as-gun-violence-rocks-borough-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A letter from our founder and president, Victoria Schneps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Queens Courier was launched 40 years ago with my investment of $250, a dream, a prayer, and a clear vision: it was to make the people in our community heard because our media&rsquo;s mission was &ldquo;We Are All About You.&rdquo;We&rsquo;ve come a long way from the day I began in my Bayside living room with my four children surrounding me in 1985. With my then partner, John Toscano, a veteran news-man, our reputation grew and so did the interest from people living in other neighborhoods in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-letter-from-our-founder-and-president-victoria-schneps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-letter-from-our-founder-and-president-victoria-schneps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Mamdani’s Irish unity dodge, a labor ally says St. Patrick’s Day will begin with a history lesson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s first St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day in City Hall may start with something more pointed than the usual breakfast-pageantry circuit: a lesson in Irish history from one of his closest labor allies.After the mayor said Monday that he had &ldquo;not thought a lot about&rdquo; whether he supports Irish unity, Transport Workers Union President John Samuelsen said he plans to raise the issue directly with Mamdani at Gracie Mansion&rsquo;s annual St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day breakfast &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-mamdanis-irish-unity-dodge-a-labor-ally-says-st-patricks-day-will-begin-with-a-history-lesson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-mamdanis-irish-unity-dodge-a-labor-ally-says-st-patricks-day-will-begin-with-a-history-lesson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KIPP NYC charter school expands this fall with new South Bronx campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The KIPP NYC charter school network is expanding with a new campus opening in the South Bronx this fall.KIPP leaders announced that the new 150,000-square-foot campus at 75 Canal Street West will serve grades 9 and 10, and the existing KIPP campus nearby on East 144th Street will serve grades 11 and 12.&nbsp;The new facility is &ldquo;designed to mirror a collegiate environment and immerse students in a high-rigor culture from day one,&rdquo; and students will be able to move seamlessly between]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/kipp-nyc-charter-school-expands-this-fall-with-new-south-bronx-campus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/kipp-nyc-charter-school-expands-this-fall-with-new-south-bronx-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School slowdown: NYC to drop speed limit to 15mph in 800 school zones by end of year, Mamdani pledges]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City will reduce speed limits around over 800 public school locations to 15 miles per hour by the end of this year in a bid to make streets safer for children across the five boroughs, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Monday.The mayor, during a March 16 press conference at Queens' Flushing International High School, said the Department of Transportation (DOT) will proceed with lowering the speed limit to 15 mph at the 700 school locations where it currently stands at 20 mph. Additional]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/school-slowdown-nyc-to-drop-speed-limit-to-15mph-in-800-school-zones-by-end-of-year-mamdani-pledges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/school-slowdown-nyc-to-drop-speed-limit-to-15mph-in-800-school-zones-by-end-of-year-mamdani-pledges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out of order: Transit workers union, disability advocates sue MTA over temporary subway station booth closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Transport Workers Union Local 100-led group&nbsp;sued the MTA to prevent it from continuing a recently enacted policy of temporarily closing service booths when station agents are unable to staff them due to an illness or emergency, rather than bringing in replacement workers.The plaintiffs' attorney, Arthur Schwartz, said during a March 16 news conference outside of the Jay Street-MetroTech station in Downtown Brooklyn that the legal action filed on March 13 in Manhattan state court hinges on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/out-of-order-transit-workers-union-disability-advocates-sue-mta-over-temporary-subway-station-booth-closures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/out-of-order-transit-workers-union-disability-advocates-sue-mta-over-temporary-subway-station-booth-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | The Bronx cannot wait four decades for transit justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a pediatrician in the South Bronx, I see the effect our transit maps have on its users every day. While the city debates priorities among free buses, dedicated bus lanes, and subway expansions, my patients live in the shadow of the Cross Bronx Expressway (CBE), which split communities and saddled the South Bronx with some of the nation's highest asthma rates.Simply put, clean public transportation is a public health intervention for these families.The NYU Marron Institute's "A Better Billion"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-the-bronx-cannot-wait-four-decades-for-transit-justice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-the-bronx-cannot-wait-four-decades-for-transit-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | exhibitions on overfishing and art, candle-making and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exhibition Opening: Overfishing in South East Asia, an Ecological and Human Crisis by Nicole TungFriday, March 20, 6-9 p.m.Bronx Documentary Center, 614 Courtlandt Ave.FreeThis exhibition, based on a nine-month visual investigation supported by the Carmignac Photojournalism Award, offers a rare look at one of the world&rsquo;s most critical and understudied environmental crises. Southeast Asia produces more than half of the world&rsquo;s fish, yet its waters are among the most depleted and conte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-exhibitions-on-overfishing-and-art-candle-making-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-exhibitions-on-overfishing-and-art-candle-making-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Week back on after cancellation, Borough President Vanessa Gibson announces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson announced that Bronx Week will proceed this year, after cancelling the event on March 4, stating that her office would shift its focus in response to the city&rsquo;s budget deficit and city&rsquo;s broader fiscal issues.Gibson first publicly announced that Bronx Week would be resuming at the end of Bronx Day in Albany, receiving cheers from the crowd of elected state officials, business leaders and nonprofits in attendance.&nbsp;In a statement, her office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-week-back-on-after-cancellation-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-announces/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-week-back-on-after-cancellation-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-announces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorses Rep. Ritchie Torres for re-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Rep. Ritchie Torres on Monday in his bid for re-election to represent New York&rsquo;s 15th Congressional District, which covers a large portion of the Bronx.Jeffries, who leads House Democrats as minority leader, praised incumbent Torres&rsquo; record representing the borough. Torres has represented the district in Congress since 2021 and previously served on the New York City Council, representing the 15th District from 2014 to 2020."Ritchie Torres is an extr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-house-minority-leader-hakeem-jeffries-endorses-rep-ritchie-torres-for-re-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-house-minority-leader-hakeem-jeffries-endorses-rep-ritchie-torres-for-re-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Schneps Effect: How local media shined a spotlight on 10 talented NYers]]></title><description><![CDATA[To honor 40 years since the founding of its first newspaper, Schneps Media is highlighting creators, entrepreneurs and everyday New Yorkers who have graced the local media company&rsquo;s portfolio.&nbsp;Founded on the principle of a media company &ldquo;all about you,&rdquo; Schneps Media prides itself on elevating unique stories from around our communities in publications like amNewYork, The Queens Courier, Brooklyn Paper, The Bronx Times, Long Island Press and many more.&nbsp;Below, ten previ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-schneps-effect-how-local-media-shined-a-spotlight-on-10-talented-nyers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-schneps-effect-how-local-media-shined-a-spotlight-on-10-talented-nyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schneps Media: 40 years all about you]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much has changed since Schneps Media founder Vicki Schneps launched her first newspaper, The Queens Courier, more than 40 years ago. As local news moved from the page to the screen and then to social media feeds and mobile devices, Schneps Media has kept pace, exploding across the region with more products and ways to reach their audience.&nbsp;But one thing never changes: We&rsquo;re all about you, our readers.&ldquo;It's always about the people,&rdquo; Schneps said. &ldquo;To educate and to in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/schneps-media-40-years-all-about-you/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/schneps-media-40-years-all-about-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claiming a better deal: Why MTA says Hochul’s auto insurance reforms will be boon for transit riders]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday to tout her controversial proposal aimed at lowering auto insurance premiums as a boon for New York City's millions of subway and bus riders.The governor and the MTA boss, during a Friday news conference at the Mother Clara Hale Bus Depot in Harlem, both highlighted the agency's new finding that the measure will save it approximately $50 million that it spends on personal injury insurance payouts annually.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/claiming-a-better-deal-why-mta-says-hochuls-auto-insurance-reforms-will-be-boon-for-transit-riders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/claiming-a-better-deal-why-mta-says-hochuls-auto-insurance-reforms-will-be-boon-for-transit-riders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with Chair of Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering, Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[PoliticsNY is excited to introduce the first Inside Government special edition, Inside Government: Racing, Gaming &amp; Wagering. This special edition features the elected officials shaping New York&rsquo;s racing, gaming and wagering landscape. Today&rsquo;s Q&amp;A is with State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. Senator Addabbo is chair of the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering and represents the 15th Senate District in Queens.<br />
How does the racing, gaming and wagering industry benefit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-chair-of-senate-committee-on-racing-gaming-and-wagering-senator-joseph-p-addabbo-jr/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-chair-of-senate-committee-on-racing-gaming-and-wagering-senator-joseph-p-addabbo-jr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oh, nuts! State police searching for thieves who stole 60K pounds of walnuts from Bronx trailers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talk about a nutty situation. The New York State Police are looking for information in connection with the theft of a large shipment of walnuts from commercial trailers in the Bronx last week.Police say that on March 2, approximately 60,000 pounds of shelled walnuts were stolen from two 52-foot trailers in the Hunts Point area of the Bronx. The shipment, valued at approximately $50,000, contained palletized boxes of packaged walnuts intended for commercial distribution.Investigators cracking int]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/oh-nuts-state-police-searching-for-thieves-who-stole-60k-pounds-of-walnuts-from-bronx-trailers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/oh-nuts-state-police-searching-for-thieves-who-stole-60k-pounds-of-walnuts-from-bronx-trailers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with Council Member Althea Stevens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside Government is a Q&amp;A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY, sponsored by AARP New York City, features New York City Council Member Althea Stevens. Council Member Stevens represents the 16th Council District in the Bronx which includes the neighborhoods of Claremont, Concourse, Concourse Village, Highbridge, Morris Heights, Mount Eden and Morrisania.&nbsp;What are your goals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-council-member-althea-stevens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-council-member-althea-stevens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani announces $2.17 million court judgment against notorious South Bronx landlord Seth Miller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a &ldquo;landmark victory&rdquo; against a notorious NYC landlord on March 12, who was issued a major financial penalty in court for allowing residents of 919 Prospect Ave. to live in conditions the mayor described as &ldquo;near complete neglect.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;According to Mamdani, the March 2 court judgment against Seth Miller and Aegis Realty marked the first time the courts levied the maximum civil penalties against an owner under the Nuisance Abatement Law]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-announces-217-million-court-judgment-against-notorious-south-bronx-landlord-seth-miller/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-announces-217-million-court-judgment-against-notorious-south-bronx-landlord-seth-miller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sure Bet: How Legal, Regulated Sports Betting Protects Consumers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In just five years New York has set the standard for regulated, legal sportsbetting. With some of the strongest consumer protections in the country, the state has demonstrated how legal and regulated&nbsp; sports betting can protect consumers, offer the critical transparency demanded to ensure integrity, and promote responsibility while also generating over $1 billion a year in tax revenue to support public education. In contrast, illegal offshore betting websites, who long held a monopoly over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-sure-bet-how-legal-regulated-sports-betting-protects-consumers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-sure-bet-how-legal-regulated-sports-betting-protects-consumers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Before the breaking point: A new vision for Bronx mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a longtime Bronx resident and CEO of Kingsbridge Heights Community Center, I've watched our borough struggle under a mental health crisis many seem unwilling to acknowledge. The Bronx has among the highest rates of depression and serious psychological distress in New York City, the fewest mental health providers, and the lowest rate of people getting help.In 2024, the Bronx ranked 62nd out of 62 counties in New York State for health. Only 43% of Bronx residents in mental distress find resourc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-before-the-breaking-point-a-new-vision-for-bronx-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-before-the-breaking-point-a-new-vision-for-bronx-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Cortlandt Park Alliance executive director to be honored by Bronx Chamber of Commerce Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Executive Director and Van Cortlandt Park Administrator for New York City Parks Stephanie Ehrlich will be honored for her work in the community by the Bronx Chamber of Commerce Foundation at its 20th Anniversary Women of Distinction Awards and Scholarship Luncheon on Friday, March 20, at Maestro's Caterers, located at 1703 Bronxdale Ave.Set to run from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Women of Distinction Awards and Scholarship Luncheon recognizes Bronx community leaders who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/van-cortlandt-park-alliance-executive-director-to-be-honored-by-bronx-chamber-of-commerce-foundation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/van-cortlandt-park-alliance-executive-director-to-be-honored-by-bronx-chamber-of-commerce-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthfirst hosts workshop during Colorectal Awareness Month to teach older adults the importance of nutrition for prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthfirst, one of New York&rsquo;s leading low-cost health insurers, hosted a community workshop highlighting colorectal cancer, screening, prevention and nutrition at the Saint Barnabas Hospital Health &amp; Wellness Center.March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and nearly 3,000 New Yorkers die from the disease, according to the New York State Department of Health. Colorectal cancer is &ldquo;one of the most common cancers in New York State and the second leading cause of cancer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/healthfirst-hosts-workshop-during-colorectal-awareness-month-to-teach-older-adults-the-importance-of-nutrition-for-prevention/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/healthfirst-hosts-workshop-during-colorectal-awareness-month-to-teach-older-adults-the-importance-of-nutrition-for-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateway Tunnel: Federal judge partially tosses suit from commission, opens door for feds to claw money back from rail project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge on Thursday handed the Trump administration its first court victory in its effort to withhold federal funding for a project to build the new Gateway Tunnel under the Hudson River.Federal funding for the $16 billion project, which will replace a 116-year-old two-tube rail tunnel that moves hundreds of commuter trains between New York and New Jersey each day, has been caught up in the courts since last month.&nbsp;The Gateway Development Corporation (GDC), the entity overseeing the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/gateway-tunnel-federal-judge-partially-tosses-suit-from-commission-opens-door-for-feds-to-claw-money-back-from-rail-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/gateway-tunnel-federal-judge-partially-tosses-suit-from-commission-opens-door-for-feds-to-claw-money-back-from-rail-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx man says childhood friend scammed him, others out of millions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bronx man says his childhood friend leveraged his criminal history to scam him out of millions of dollars with the help of a sham property asset management company, accusing him in Manhattan federal court of running a yearslong racketeering scheme.&nbsp;James McManus says his childhood friend, John Lettera, &ldquo;financially crippled&rdquo; him after he took loans out from Lettera&rsquo;s asset management company, Fairbridge Asset Management LLC, to develop his properties on McGraw Avenue in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-says-childhood-friend-scammed-him-others-out-of-millions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-says-childhood-friend-scammed-him-others-out-of-millions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Businesses Rally Behind Plan to Slash Auto Insurance Costs and Return Savings to New Yorkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the pizzerias of Brooklyn to the medical clinics of the Bronx, New York&rsquo;s small business owners are sending a clear message to Albany: The rent isn't the only thing that&rsquo;s "too damn high."&nbsp;A coalition of more than 30 mom-and-pop employers &ndash; the literal engines of New York&rsquo;s economy &ndash; is throwing its weight behind Governor Kathy Hochul&rsquo;s proposal to overhaul the state&rsquo;s auto insurance system. In a letter sent to legislative leaders, these neighb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/small-businesses-rally-behind-plan-to-slash-auto-insurance-costs-and-return-savings-to-new-yorkers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/small-businesses-rally-behind-plan-to-slash-auto-insurance-costs-and-return-savings-to-new-yorkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx subway assault: MTA worker attacked by four suspects during argument, cops say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are on the hunt for four individuals they suspect assaulted an MTA worker in a Bronx 6 train station early on Tuesday morning.According to cops, the incident took place at 1:47 a.m. on Tuesday inside the&nbsp;6 train station, within the confines of the NYPD's 41st Precinct and Transit District 12.Police said the trouble began when the four alleged perpetrators, two male and two female, approached the 55-year-old male MTA employee and engaged him in a verbal dispute, police say.The two all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-assault-mta-worker-attacked-by-four-suspects-during-argument-cops-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-assault-mta-worker-attacked-by-four-suspects-during-argument-cops-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of Bronx tenants air grievances at Mamdani Rental Ripoff hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mayor&rsquo;s &ldquo;Rental Ripoff&rdquo; hearings have reached the Bronx and hundreds of people are ready to snitch on their landlord.&nbsp;Residents lined up at the McShane Center at Fordham University to sit down with city officials and air their grievances during three-minute testimony slots, describing everything from unaddressed repairs to steep rent hikes.On the fifth day of his administration, Mamdani signed Executive Order 08 establishing the hearings, which allow tenants to report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hundreds-of-bronx-tenants-air-grievances-at-mamdani-rental-ripoff-hearing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hundreds-of-bronx-tenants-air-grievances-at-mamdani-rental-ripoff-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baez Place supportive housing project opens in Claremont, offering stability and support for Bronx residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;The project was developed by Blue Sky Bronx LLC in partnership with the nonprofit Community]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/baez-place-supportive-housing-project-opens-in-claremont-offering-stability-and-support-for-bronx-residents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/baez-place-supportive-housing-project-opens-in-claremont-offering-stability-and-support-for-bronx-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Too many disconnected youth: Let’s close the generational gap in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ldquo;Zombieism.&rdquo; I now fearfully call this "Dis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-too-many-disconnected-youth-lets-close-the-generational-gap-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-too-many-disconnected-youth-lets-close-the-generational-gap-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul doesn’t rule out another gas tax ‘holiday,’ but would prefer feds provide relief for soaring fuel prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hochul-doesnt-rule-out-another-gas-tax-holiday-but-would-prefer-feds-provide-relief-for-soaring-fuel-prices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hochul-doesnt-rule-out-another-gas-tax-holiday-but-would-prefer-feds-provide-relief-for-soaring-fuel-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery underway for 37 units at La Olazul in Mount Hope, rent starts at $1,274]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-underway-for-37-units-at-la-olazul-in-mount-hope-rent-starts-at-1274/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-underway-for-37-units-at-la-olazul-in-mount-hope-rent-starts-at-1274/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Bronx Adult Learning Center opens, expanding education access for adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new center in the South Bronx is helping adults achieve their educational goals, with the reminder that it&rsquo;s never too late to finish what you started &mdash; or learn something new.&nbsp;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&rsquo;s alternative education system for people of all ages, with more than 360 locations throughout the five boroughs.&nbsp;Shanelle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/south-bronx-adult-learning-center-opens-expanding-education-access-for-adults/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/south-bronx-adult-learning-center-opens-expanding-education-access-for-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Column: Remembering Alvin Singletary Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, we honor the life, legacy, and service of Alvin Singletary Jr., lovingly known as &ldquo;Rock.&rdquo; Alvin was more than a soldier &mdash; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/column-remembering-alvin-singletary-jr/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/column-remembering-alvin-singletary-jr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Day in Albany returns, Gibson announces Bronx Week will proceed]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-day-in-albany-returns-gibson-announces-bronx-week-will-proceed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-day-in-albany-returns-gibson-announces-bronx-week-will-proceed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans mourn Bronx-born salsa legend Willie Colón at St. Patrick’s Cathedral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans, family, and fellow musicians gathered at St. Patrick&rsquo;s Cathedral on Monday to mourn the loss of beloved salsa icon Willie Col&oacute;n.&nbsp;Col&oacute;n was a trombonist, singer, bandleader, composer and producer who helped revolutionize salsa music, blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms with elements of R&amp;B, funk and jazz. His work helped shape the sound of New York salsa and propel the genre to international prominence.Fans from around the world arrived at the landmark Midtown cathe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fans-mourn-bronx-born-salsa-legend-willie-coln-at-st-patricks-cathedral/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fans-mourn-bronx-born-salsa-legend-willie-coln-at-st-patricks-cathedral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Speeders: State Senate leaders include speed-limiter device bill in budget proposal, but Assembly does not]]></title><description><![CDATA[A measure requiring serial "Super Speeders" to install speed-limiter technology in their vehicles was included by Democratic state Senate leadership in their budget proposal for the coming fiscal year, following Gov. Kathy Hochul introduction of similar legislation in her own fiscal plan earlier this year.Upper chamber lawmakers baked the so-called "Stop Super Speeders Act" into their "one-house" Fiscal Year 2027 budget resolution released this week &mdash; but Assembly Democratic leadership did]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/super-speeders-state-senate-leaders-include-speed-limiter-device-bill-in-budget-proposal-but-assembly-does-not/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/super-speeders-state-senate-leaders-include-speed-limiter-device-bill-in-budget-proposal-but-assembly-does-not/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council advances Bronx lawmaker’s bill cementing City of Yes legalization of basement apartments, tiny houses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A City Council panel advanced on Tuesday legislation that makes official the legalization of ancillary dwelling units (ADUs), such as &ldquo;tiny houses&rdquo; and basement units, for addition to new or existing homes.&nbsp;The Committee on Housing and Buildings, chaired by Bronx Council Member Pierina Sanchez, voted unanimously on March 9 to approve Intro 421-A as a technicality required to align with the rezoning package collectively known as City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, which passed i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-advances-bronx-lawmakers-bill-cementing-city-of-yes-legalization-of-basement-apartments-tiny-houses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-advances-bronx-lawmakers-bill-cementing-city-of-yes-legalization-of-basement-apartments-tiny-houses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assemblymember Emerita Torres allocates $65K to South Bronx nonprofits to support afterschool programming]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York State Assemblymember Emerita Torres allocated a total of $65,000 in state discretionary funding to the afterschool program at the Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education and Global Kids Inc. programming at the Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists.The funding will help the Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education and Global Kids Inc. better ensure that local youths have access to high-quality after-school programs that can equip them with the necessary tools to learn, creativ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/assemblymember-emerita-torres-allocates-65k-to-south-bronx-nonprofits-to-support-afterschool-programming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/assemblymember-emerita-torres-allocates-65k-to-south-bronx-nonprofits-to-support-afterschool-programming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eric Michael Thomas creates ‘Chef Doula’, a business combining maternal and nutritional support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melrose resident Eric Michael Thomas is building his business, Chef Doula LLC, tackling the twin challenges of maternal health and nutrition in the Bronx.&nbsp;The Chef Doula brand marks Thomas&rsquo; first foray into entrepreneurship while drawing upon ancient wisdom about caring for pregnant and postpartum mothers.&nbsp;&ldquo;This is something that&rsquo;s been practiced in homes since the beginning of time,&rdquo; Thomas told the Bronx Times.&nbsp;During the pandemic, when Thomas became jobl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/eric-michael-thomas-creates-chef-doula-a-business-combining-maternal-and-nutritional-support/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/eric-michael-thomas-creates-chef-doula-a-business-combining-maternal-and-nutritional-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fare-free bus push: State lawmakers look to revive pilot program in budget proposals as Mamdani seeks citywide initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Democratic leaders in both houses of the state Legislature released budget proposals for the coming fiscal year that support the renewal of a fare-free bus pilot program as Mayor Zohran Mamdani continues his&nbsp; push for eliminating bus fares citywide.The state Senate's and Assembly's Fiscal Year 2027 spending and policy proposals, known as their "one-house" budget resolutions, each call for a resurrection of the free-bus pilot that Mamdani sponsored when he represented western Queens in A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fare-free-bus-push-state-lawmakers-look-to-revive-pilot-program-in-budget-proposals-as-mamdani-seeks-citywide-initiative/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fare-free-bus-push-state-lawmakers-look-to-revive-pilot-program-in-budget-proposals-as-mamdani-seeks-citywide-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor earthquake in Westchester County rattles parts of the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small earthquake in Westchester County on Tuesday morning left some Bronx residents feeling the earth move under their feet.The tremor with a 2.3 magnitude happened at about 10:17 a.m. on March 10 in Sleepy Hollow, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake happened about 7.4 kilometers below the surface.Close to 900 people reported feeling the tremor to the U.S. Geological Survey as of 11 a.m. Tuesday morning. Most of the reports emanated from Westchester County, but a few came from a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/minor-earthquake-in-westchester-county-rattles-parts-of-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/minor-earthquake-in-westchester-county-rattles-parts-of-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates urge state to nix Cross Bronx Expressway expansion plan ahead of crucial deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates against a state plan to widen the Cross Bronx Expressway on Monday urged Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to halt the current project ahead of a crucial Tuesday deadline.During a virtual March 9 press conference, the advocates pleaded for the state to abandon its current scheme for refurbishing parts of the infamous highway that cuts across the South Bronx before it has to submit its chosen plan &mdash; known as a final environmental determination &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/advocates-urge-state-to-nix-cross-bronx-expressway-expansion-plan-ahead-of-crucial-deadline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/advocates-urge-state-to-nix-cross-bronx-expressway-expansion-plan-ahead-of-crucial-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council Member Pierina Sanchez gathers support for the Safer Homes Act, overhauling the Third Party Transfer program]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coalition of housing advocates, tenants and elected officials rallied March 9 in support of the Safer Homes Act, which would allow the city to take control of the most distressed privately-owned properties and, in some cases, transfer ownership to the tenants themselves.&nbsp;The bill is sponsored by Bronx Council Member Pierina Sanchez and overhauls the city&rsquo;s Third Party Transfer Act, creating new guardrails to ensure a fair process for both owners and residents.The morning rally outsi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/council-member-pierina-sanchez-gathers-support-for-the-safer-homes-act-overhauling-the-third-party-transfer-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/council-member-pierina-sanchez-gathers-support-for-the-safer-homes-act-overhauling-the-third-party-transfer-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benedetto-funded NYPD heavy duty tow truck targets illegally parked vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York City Police Department carried out a tow operation on Bruckner Blvd. near Pelham Bay Park on March 2 using its first 50-ton heavy-duty tow truck, part of an ongoing effort to remove illegally parked tractor-trailers and heavy equipment stored on streets in the 82nd Assembly District.The truck is the first of its kind to join the department&rsquo;s Traffic Enforcement District fleet. The $800,000 vehicle was purchased with funds allocated through an Assembly capital grant secured by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/benedetto-funded-nypd-heavy-duty-tow-truck-targets-illegally-parked-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/benedetto-funded-nypd-heavy-duty-tow-truck-targets-illegally-parked-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assembly member Michael Benedetto-funded NYPD heavy duty tow truck targets illegally parked vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York City Police Department carried out a tow operation on Bruckner Blvd. near Pelham Bay Park on March 2 using its first 50-ton heavy-duty tow truck, part of an ongoing effort to remove illegally parked tractor-trailers and heavy equipment stored on streets in the 82nd Assembly District.The truck is the first of its kind to join the department&rsquo;s Traffic Enforcement District fleet. The $800,000 vehicle was purchased with funds from an Assembly capital grant secured by Assembly memb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/assembly-member-michael-benedetto-funded-nypd-heavy-duty-tow-truck-targets-illegally-parked-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/assembly-member-michael-benedetto-funded-nypd-heavy-duty-tow-truck-targets-illegally-parked-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | The Wiz, St. Patrick’s Day, Zumba and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECHS Presents: The WizFriday, March 13, 6 p.m.Equality Charter High School, 2141 Seward Ave.$5Join us in person for ECHS Presents: The Wiz &mdash; a dazzling show full of magic, music and heart. Whether you're a fan of the classic or new to the story, this live performance is sure to amaze and delight.For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/echs-presents-the-wiz-tickets-1981540685532.&nbsp;&nbsp;Paper-Cutting Collage: Memory and Reflection with Bunny LeeSaturday, March 14, 2-4 p.m.BxArts Fa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-the-wiz-st-patricks-day-zumba-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-the-wiz-st-patricks-day-zumba-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tenth annual Element of Hip-Hop Awards celebrates Bronx artistic legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[March 4, 2026, marked ten years of the Element of Hip-Hop Awards, where DJ Tony Touch, Roxanne Shant&eacute; and Romeo Bartley Jr. were honored for their contributions to the arts and their communities.&nbsp;The celebration at Salsa Con Fuego featured a DJ, live band, comedian and lots of love and fellowship among those who pioneered the hip-hop genre &mdash; and those who wish they&rsquo;d been there.&nbsp;[caption id="attachment_141232" align="alignnone" width="700"] Roxanne Shant&eacute; (thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tenth-annual-element-of-hip-hop-awards-celebrates-bronx-artistic-legacy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tenth-annual-element-of-hip-hop-awards-celebrates-bronx-artistic-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orange Bank &amp; Trust Company hosts annual Bronx Women in Business Empowerment event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orange Bank &amp; Trust Company hosted the second annual Bronx Women in Business Empowerment Event at the F&amp;J Pine Restaurant, located at 1913 Bronxdale Ave on March 5.<br />
Billed as an evening of &ldquo;women elevating women,&rdquo; the event celebrated their achievements throughout the years.[caption id="attachment_141193" align="alignnone" width="700"] Guests were given goodie bags that said "Bronx Women in Business." Photo by Alice Moreno.[/caption][caption id="attachment_141194" align="alig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/orange-bank-amp-trust-company-hosts-annual-bronx-women-in-business-empowerment-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/orange-bank-amp-trust-company-hosts-annual-bronx-women-in-business-empowerment-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BronxWorks street outreach teams provide on-the-spot assistance, whether Code Blue or springtime temps]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the tail end of an unusually harsh New York City winter, the nonprofit BronxWorks said it reached thousands of people on the streets during the coldest temps and is staying ready for whatever Mother Nature has in store next.&nbsp;Throughout the brutal winter, nearly two dozen New Yorkers died as a result of the snow and freezing temperatures. Though the circumstances varied, and some who died did have permanent homes, organizations like BronxWorks work to build trust and rapport with anyone o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronxworks-street-outreach-teams-provide-on-the-spot-assistance-whether-code-blue-or-springtime-temps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronxworks-street-outreach-teams-provide-on-the-spot-assistance-whether-code-blue-or-springtime-temps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition unveils rebranding to ‘Our Bronx’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, a wide-ranging nonprofit founded in the 1970s, just rolled out a new name: "Our Bronx."Board members unveiled the rebranding at the annual public meeting on Feb. 28, which welcomed more than 200 attendees. Though the change was first announced at NWBCCC's 50th anniversary celebration in 2024, the full changeover of staff email addresses, website redesign and more was finalized this week.&nbsp;"Our Bronx" preserves the organization&rsquo;s signa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/northwest-bronx-community-and-clergy-coalition-unveils-rebranding-to-our-bronx/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/northwest-bronx-community-and-clergy-coalition-unveils-rebranding-to-our-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Buffalo to Brooklyn: Over 50 Faith Leaders Support Auto Insurance Reform in New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faith Leaders Say Soaring Premiums Have Become An &ldquo;Unjust Burden&rdquo; On Working Families And Urge Immediate Legislative ActionALBANY &ndash; Following the recent endorsement from the&nbsp;Reverend Al Sharpton, Citizens for Affordable Rates today announced strong and growing support from more than 50 faith leaders across New York State for Governor Kathy Hochul&rsquo;s plan to reform New York&rsquo;s auto insurance system and lower costs for drivers.In a joint letter sent to members of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/from-buffalo-to-brooklyn-over-50-faith-leaders-support-auto-insurance-reform-in-new-york/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/from-buffalo-to-brooklyn-over-50-faith-leaders-support-auto-insurance-reform-in-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani highlights Highbridge Gardens shed removal as city advances new scaffold rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Friday morning that New York City Department of Buildings will advance new rules aimed at reducing the number of long-standing sidewalk sheds across the city, including at public housing complexes where scaffolding has remained in place for years.The proposed rules would implement reforms under Local Law 48 and strengthen enforcement against property owners who leave sidewalk sheds standing for extended periods without completing fa&ccedil;ade repairs, according to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-zohran-mamdani-highlights-highbridge-gardens-shed-removal-as-city-advances-new-scaffold-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-zohran-mamdani-highlights-highbridge-gardens-shed-removal-as-city-advances-new-scaffold-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx shooting: Man gunned down inside public housing complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in the Bronx are on the hunt for the suspects who shot a man dead inside a public housing complex on Friday morning.Law enforcement sources said the shooting occurred inside an apartment building within the Forest Houses, at 765 East 165th St., in Morrisania at about 6:35 a.m. on March 6.Officers from the 42nd Precinct and NYPD Public Service Area 7 responded to the location after receiving a 911 call about a man shot inside the building.When they arrived, police reported, they found the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-man-gunned-down-inside-public-housing-complex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-man-gunned-down-inside-public-housing-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Undoing the legacy of Robert Moses on the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[East Tremont was a bustling, diverse, vibrant neighborhood for the first part of the 20th century &mdash; teeming with small stores, apartment buildings and families who loved the community and made it a special place.Then came Robert Moses, the master builder.&nbsp;Over 44 years in public office, Moses reshaped the city like no other government official had in the 20th century. When he came to the Bronx, his aim was driven solely by moving traffic &mdash; and he did not care how many lives he n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-undoing-the-legacy-of-robert-moses-on-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-undoing-the-legacy-of-robert-moses-on-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Seven decades of pollution and division: The fight over the Cross Bronx Expressway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cross Bronx Expressway has defined the geography of the South Bronx for over seven decades, and not for the better.Cutting across the borough from east to west, the highway serves as a crucial stretch of Interstate 95, which runs from Miami to Canada and carries over 200,000 vehicles each day. Robert Moses, the driving force behind urban renewal in the middle part of the 20th century and champion of the automobile, designed the expressway in 1948.&nbsp;It would turn out to be perhaps the mos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-seven-decades-of-pollution-and-division-the-fight-over-the-cross-bronx-expressway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-seven-decades-of-pollution-and-division-the-fight-over-the-cross-bronx-expressway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | How do Bronx commuters grin and bear slow cross-borough travel?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx residents rely upon some of the most unreliable and slow buses in the city to get around.&nbsp;Though some bus lines have average speeds that make tortoises look fast, tens of thousands of residents across the borough each day have no choice but to rely upon them to travel from east to west, or vice versa.The commuters include people who keep the Hunts Point Terminal Market, the bread basket of the city, operating 24 hours a day to stock restaurant and grocery store shelves citywide. They]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-how-do-bronx-commuters-grin-and-bear-slow-cross-borough-travel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-how-do-bronx-commuters-grin-and-bear-slow-cross-borough-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Getting the Bronx moving: What’s being done to help connect more residents across their city more swiftly]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a mid-February morning, transit advocates gathered with local officials on a bus parked inside a Bronx depot to celebrate a triumphant moment: the resurrection of the paused Fordham Road bus lane project.&nbsp;They stood with Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who won his post largely on a pledge to make city buses faster and free. He committed to revive the effort, which was put on ice by his predecessor, Eric Adams.The project aims to speed up the sluggish vehicles, which currently travel down the borou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-getting-the-bronx-moving-whats-being-done-to-help-connect-more-residents-across-their-city-more-swiftly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-getting-the-bronx-moving-whats-being-done-to-help-connect-more-residents-across-their-city-more-swiftly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Are Bronx riders on unsafe buses? Union blames a breakdown in maintenance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juan Quinones said he only started taking the bus in the last six months, after enrolling at Bronx Community College, where he studies history. He began riding the Bx40 and Bx42&mdash; two lines that link Throggs Neck to West Fordham and serve as critical routes for commuters.He described bus reliability as &ldquo;hit or miss&rdquo; and said he often chooses to walk 40 minutes from his home in Belmont to University Heights rather than wait.&ldquo;I would skip school because my class lasts for an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-are-bronx-riders-on-unsafe-buses-union-blames-a-breakdown-in-maintenance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-are-bronx-riders-on-unsafe-buses-union-blames-a-breakdown-in-maintenance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Mamdani deputy mayor doesn’t rule out expanding metered parking to help close budget gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan, Mayor Zohran Mamdani's top cabinet member, said on Thursday that a proposal to greatly expand metered and permitted parking is among possible revenue raisers the administration is considering to help close a sizable budget gap and fund its priorities.Fuleihan, in response to an audience question during a March 5 event at New York Law School, did not rule out charging more New York City drivers to park on city streets, an idea floated by the Center for an Urban F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/top-mamdani-deputy-mayor-doesnt-rule-out-expanding-metered-parking-to-help-close-budget-gap/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/top-mamdani-deputy-mayor-doesnt-rule-out-expanding-metered-parking-to-help-close-budget-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Week put on hold for 2026, Borough President’s Office cites fiscal challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual Bronx Week will not take place this year as the borough faces mounting fiscal challenges, according to an announcement Wednesday by Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.&nbsp;Gibson said the decision to halt the yearly tradition was &ldquo;not made lightly&rdquo;, and was driven by the significant budget deficit and broader fiscal responsibilities facing New York City.On Monday, the borough president&rsquo;s office held a virtual meeting to discuss the mayor&rsquo;s preliminary budg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-week-put-on-hold-for-2026-borough-presidents-office-cites-fiscal-challenges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-week-put-on-hold-for-2026-borough-presidents-office-cites-fiscal-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Hochul ‘not frustrated’ by Mayor’s ‘tax the rich’ push as City Hall signals optimism in Albany]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday, March 5, marked the 64th day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office.&nbsp;We are closely tracking his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did today.Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s push for state approval&nbsp;of new taxes on wealthy residents and corporations to help close New York City&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-hochul-not-frustrated-by-mayors-tax-the-rich-push-as-city-hall-signals-optimism-in-albany/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-hochul-not-frustrated-by-mayors-tax-the-rich-push-as-city-hall-signals-optimism-in-albany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYCHA Chair Jamie Rubin tapped to lead Regional Plan Association, a major civic advocacy group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local government and business veteran Jamie Rubin, who currently chairs the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), was unanimously elected as the Regional Plan Association's new board chair, the organization announced on Thursday.Rubin &mdash; who is also chief investment officer of Aligned Climate Capital &mdash; will lead the century-old civic group, which conducts research and develops policies aimed at improving the New York Metropolitan area for the millions of New Yorkers who live here,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nycha-chair-jamie-rubin-tapped-to-lead-regional-plan-association-a-major-civic-advocacy-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nycha-chair-jamie-rubin-tapped-to-lead-regional-plan-association-a-major-civic-advocacy-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces $19.5M for Bronx park upgrades as part of citywide investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three parks in the Bronx are slated for $19.5 million in reconstruction funding as part of a new $50 million capital investment announced Thursday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura.In the Bronx, Mott Playground in Concourse will receive $9.3 million, Fountain of Youth Playground in Mott Haven/Longwood will receive $8 million and Morris Mesa Playground in Mount Hope will receive $2.2 million.&ldquo;For many New Yorkers, the park is their backyard &ndash; a place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-zohran-mamdani-announces-195m-for-bronx-park-upgrades-as-part-of-citywide-investment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-zohran-mamdani-announces-195m-for-bronx-park-upgrades-as-part-of-citywide-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AOC and Ritchie Torres denounce Trump for attacking Iran without seeking Congressional approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump&rsquo;s newly-launched war against the Iranian regime is being met with harsh criticism from Bronx Congress Members who are dismayed by the president&rsquo;s failure to seek Congressional approval, as is required under the Constitution.The United States and Israel began launching missile attacks across the country on Feb. 28 that killed the country&rsquo;s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Meanwhile, Trump&rsquo;s stated objectives for the attacks have been &ldquo;shifting,&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/aoc-and-ritchie-torres-denounce-trump-for-attacking-iran-without-seeking-congressional-approval/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/aoc-and-ritchie-torres-denounce-trump-for-attacking-iran-without-seeking-congressional-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Destination Tomorrow stands strong despite challenges under Trump administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Destination Tomorrow, the Bronx&rsquo;s only LGBTQ+ center, is sending a message of strength despite repeated threats under the Trump administration &mdash; most recently the Feb. 9 removal of the rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument in lower Manhattan.&nbsp;In life under what the organization's CEO and Founder Sean Ebony Coleman called a &ldquo;homophobic administration,&rdquo; Destination Tomorrow is holding strong.&ldquo;Removing our flag will not erase our history, it will not era]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/destination-tomorrow-stands-strong-despite-challenges-under-trump-administration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/destination-tomorrow-stands-strong-despite-challenges-under-trump-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez secures over $11 million for Bronx projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Representative&nbsp;Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez secured more than $14 million in federal funding for 15 community projects across New York&rsquo;s 14th congressional district for fiscal year 2026, including over $11 million dedicated to 11 projects in the Bronx. The funding targets improvements to food access, education and environmental resilience across the district.&#8203;The projects were approved by the House Appropriations Committee through H.R. 6938 and H.R. 7148. under the Community Project]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-secures-over-11-million-for-bronx-projects/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-secures-over-11-million-for-bronx-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC’s worst ‘Super Speeders’: Safe streets advocates highlight dangers of reckless drivers in push for speed-limiting devices bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City's 10 "Super Speeders" &mdash; drivers hit with the highest number of speeding tickets last year &mdash; racked up an average of 179 school-zone speed-camera infractions each, according to a new Transportation Alternatives Data analysis released Wednesday.The infractions were scattered across such a wide swath of the city that 2.5 million New Yorkers live within five minutes of intersections through which the super speeders barreled, the nonprofit advocacy group charged."Together, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nycs-worst-super-speeders-safe-streets-advocates-highlight-dangers-of-reckless-drivers-in-push-for-speed-limiting-devices-bill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nycs-worst-super-speeders-safe-streets-advocates-highlight-dangers-of-reckless-drivers-in-push-for-speed-limiting-devices-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New statewide poll: 86% of voters back Hochul plan to cut car insurance rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Yorkers may disagree about pizza toppings and pennant races, but a new statewide poll suggests there's near-universal consensus on one thing: car insurance rates are too high &ndash; and Albany needs to do something about it.A survey of 1,004 registered voters conducted by Beacon Research found that 86% support Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed reforms to the state's auto insurance system, a sweeping plan aimed at cracking down on fraud and easing what many drivers describe as crushing premiums.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-statewide-poll-86-of-voters-back-hochul-plan-to-cut-car-insurance-rates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-statewide-poll-86-of-voters-back-hochul-plan-to-cut-car-insurance-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-ed | The Speaker’s Corner: Protecting safety and preserving freedom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the second edition of &ldquo;Speaker&rsquo;s Corner&rdquo; &mdash; my monthly update on the work of the City Council and the issues shaping our city.Since my last column, we&rsquo;ve been working on a wide range of issues (including negotiating the City&rsquo;s FY27 budget, which I&rsquo;ll have more to say about in the months ahead). Today, I want to focus on something especially urgent: protecting New Yorkers from hate while safeguarding our constitutional rights.One of my first dec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-the-speakers-corner-protecting-safety-and-preserving-freedom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-the-speakers-corner-protecting-safety-and-preserving-freedom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani’s DOT blames Adams for falling short of Streets Plan targets for bus and bike lane construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top officials with Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Department of Transportation (DOT) on Tuesday blamed the agency's years-long struggles&nbsp;to meet legally mandated targets for adding new protected bus and bike lane miles on the&nbsp;former Mayor Eric Adams' administration, while pledging to "do better" going forward.DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn faced sharp questions from members of the City Council's Transportation Committee during a March 3 hearing probing why the agency has failed to create the numb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-dot-blames-adams-for-falling-short-of-streets-plan-targets-for-bus-and-bike-lane-construction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-dot-blames-adams-for-falling-short-of-streets-plan-targets-for-bus-and-bike-lane-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani denounces Iran regime as ‘brutal,’ says no credible threats to NYC as security clearance review continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani may not be a fan of what he's called an "illegal war of aggression" on Iran &mdash; but on Tuesday, he stressed his criticism of the joint U.S./Israel air strikes should not be confused with a defense of the oppressive regime.Mamdani described Iran&rsquo;s government as &ldquo;brutal&rdquo; and repressive while cautioning against U.S.-led regime change in the country. He also repeated there are currently no specific threats to NYC despite heightened global tensions and incre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-denounces-iran-regime-as-brutal-says-no-credible-threats-to-nyc-as-security-clearance-review-continues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-denounces-iran-regime-as-brutal-says-no-credible-threats-to-nyc-as-security-clearance-review-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President addresses Fiscal Year 2027 preliminary budget concerns at community board meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Borough President&rsquo;s Office hosted a virtual meeting discussing the mayor&rsquo;s Preliminary Budget for fiscal year 2027, which was released on Feb. 17.The meeting was held to give residents, nonprofits, community groups and educational institutions the opportunity to provide feedback on the mayor&rsquo;s budget for the Bronx.Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson said that she is &ldquo;very concerned&rdquo; about the possibility of a property tax increase, outlined as one of tw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-addresses-fiscal-year-2027-preliminary-budget-concerns-at-community-board-meeting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-addresses-fiscal-year-2027-preliminary-budget-concerns-at-community-board-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOE employee cuffed for Bronx double shooting murder of a beloved father ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Department of Education (DOE) employee was arrested Tuesday for what police say was her role in a Bronx double shooting that left a beloved father dead.According to police sources, 26-year-old Naya Brown was arrested at her Bronx home on March 3 by the Regional Fugitive Task Force. She joins 37-year-old Pernell Warren, who was also cuffed last month in relation to the Jan. 25 homicide on murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon charges.<br />
While cops did not detail her exact alle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/doe-employee-cuffed-for-bronx-double-shooting-murder-of-a-beloved-father/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/doe-employee-cuffed-for-bronx-double-shooting-murder-of-a-beloved-father/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic journalistic photos from around the world on display at Bronx Documentary Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new photo exhibition at the Bronx Documentary Center (BDC) showcases history-making moments of 2025 from around the world, captured by renowned photojournalists.&nbsp;Winning works from the 2025 World Press Photo Contest are on display now through March 15 at the BDC Annex at 364 East 151st Street, marking the show&rsquo;s first appearance in New York City in more than a decade.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 42 winners represent six world regions &mdash; Africa, Asia-Pacific and Oceania, Europe, North and Ce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/iconic-journalistic-photos-from-around-the-world-on-display-at-bronx-documentary-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/iconic-journalistic-photos-from-around-the-world-on-display-at-bronx-documentary-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Free childcare for two thousand two-year-olds coming to priority neighborhoods this fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday, March 3, marked the 62nd day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office&nbsp;as we closely track his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did today.Two thousand New York City toddlers will receive free full-day child care this fall under the first phase of Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s 2K rollout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-free-childcare-for-two-thousand-two-year-olds-coming-to-priority-neighborhoods-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-free-childcare-for-two-thousand-two-year-olds-coming-to-priority-neighborhoods-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot near Bronx apartment building in broad daylight: cops]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was shot and seriously wounded near a Bronx apartment building in broad daylight on Tuesday morning, police reported.The NYPD said the gunfire erupted just before 9:40 a.m. on March 3 in front of 2608 Creston Ave., across the street from St. James Park, in Fordham Heights.Officers from the 52nd Precinct responded to the scene and found the victim, a 35-year-old man, shot once in the torso. EMS rushed him to Bronx Care Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition for injuries not consi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/man-shot-near-bronx-apartment-building-in-broad-daylight-cops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/man-shot-near-bronx-apartment-building-in-broad-daylight-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx subway slashing: Female suspect sought for attacking woman on the 4 line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transit detectives are looking for the suspect behind a slashing at a Bronx subway station last month amid a citywide uptick in crime underground.The NYPD released images Tuesday of the female perpetrator sought for the attack at the Burnside Avenue station on the 4 line at 8:15 a.m. on Feb. 3.Police reported that the suspect approached the victim, a 41-year-old woman, on the Manhattan-bound platform and engaged her in a verbal dispute. The reason for the argument was not disclosed.Things turned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-slashing-female-suspect-sought-for-attacking-woman-on-the-4-line/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-slashing-female-suspect-sought-for-attacking-woman-on-the-4-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: City operations race to catch up with mayor’s child care push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday, March 2, marked the 61st day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;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&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did today.With strong political backing and $1.2 billion in new state funding, Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s universal child care effort is accelerating, but a City]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-city-operations-race-to-catch-up-with-mayors-child-care-push/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-city-operations-race-to-catch-up-with-mayors-child-care-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening: An artist talk at Bronx Documentary Center, a tour of Hart Island and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday, March 6March to the StarsFriday, March 6, 6-8 p.m.Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, 3225 Reservoir Oval EastFreeAll ages are invited to join Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center and the Urban Park Rangers for a march to the stars astronomy event. Participants will learn the science, history, and folklore of astronomy and our universe followed by guided observations through telescopes and binoculars led by our Urban Park Rangers. Activities will also include an astronomy-based women]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-an-artist-talk-at-bronx-documentary-center-a-tour-of-hart-island-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-an-artist-talk-at-bronx-documentary-center-a-tour-of-hart-island-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council to hear Mamdani’s DOT testify on Streets Plan, outdoor dining program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top officials in Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Department of Transportation (DOT) figure to face sharp questions from members of the City Council's Transportation Committee on Tuesday over the agency's struggles under former Mayor Eric Adams to build the number of bus and bike lanes required by the 2019 Streets Master Plan.Recently-appointed Transportation Committee Chair Shaun Abreu (D-Manhattan) said he called the hearing to "look beneath the hood" of the agency's failing year after year to meet the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-to-hear-mamdanis-dot-testify-on-streets-plan-outdoor-dining-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-to-hear-mamdanis-dot-testify-on-streets-plan-outdoor-dining-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nancy Pelosi visits Bronx for Women’s History Month chat, hosted by Ritchie Torres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Ritchie Torres kicked off Women&rsquo;s History Month by hosting House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and several other honorees for a fireside chat at the New York Botanical Garden on March 1.Torres held a similar event in February for Black History Month with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, whom Pelosi predicted will become the first Black House Speaker after this year&rsquo;s midterm elections.&nbsp;At the celebration, Pelosi outlined her groundbreaking journey from &ldquo;housewi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nancy-pelosi-visits-bronx-for-womens-history-month-chat-hosted-by-ritchie-torres/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nancy-pelosi-visits-bronx-for-womens-history-month-chat-hosted-by-ritchie-torres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘There was smoke, and then it was gone’ Fire rips through Melrose building, displacing residents and injuring four firefighters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York City Fire Department is currently investigating the cause of a fire that broke out late Saturday morning in Melrose, destroying two businesses and blazing through four stories of residential apartments.Flames tore through Fane Grocery, consuming the store and the flower shop in front before burning through four stories of the residential building overhead.When the Bronx Times arrived on the scene Monday, employees were clearing debris from inside the grocery store, which was charred]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/there-was-smoke-and-then-it-was-gone-fire-rips-through-melrose-building-displacing-residents-and-injuring-four-firefighters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/there-was-smoke-and-then-it-was-gone-fire-rips-through-melrose-building-displacing-residents-and-injuring-four-firefighters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widow sues Country Club nursing home, alleging neglect led to 85-year-old’s death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new lawsuit against a Country Club nursing home alleges negligence and malpractice leading to the premature death of an 85-year-old man who lived across the street.&nbsp;The suit was brought by Mary Ann Spadacini, whose husband of 54 years, Robert, entered what was supposed to be a brief rehabilitation stint at ArchCare at Providence Rest, located at 3304 Waterbury Ave.&nbsp;Robert entered the nursing home on Nov. 28, 2023, after being briefly hospitalized at Montefiore Weiler for &ldquo;lower]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/widow-sues-country-club-nursing-home-alleging-neglect-led-to-85-year-olds-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/widow-sues-country-club-nursing-home-alleging-neglect-led-to-85-year-olds-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in the Bronx shot in the buttocks; cops seek suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in the Bronx are looking for the suspect who shot a man in the buttocks on Friday night.Law enforcement sources said the shooting happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 near 1213 Evergreen Ave., off Westchester Avenue, in Soundview.Cops from the 43rd Precinct rushed to the location after receiving a 911 call about a shooting. They found the victim, a man of an undetermined age, who was shot once in the right buttocks.EMS rushed the victim to Jacobi Hospital, where he was listed in sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/man-in-the-bronx-shot-in-the-buttocks-cops-seek-suspect/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/man-in-the-bronx-shot-in-the-buttocks-cops-seek-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx double stabbing leaves woman dead, teen injured in possible domestic violence case: cops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx detectives are looking for the suspect behind a horrific double stabbing inside an apartment building on Saturday morning that left a woman dead and a teenager seriously wounded.The NYPD is now investigating the homicide as a case of domestic violence, sources familiar with the case said Saturday.Police said the bloodshed occurred inside 956 Sherman Ave. in Concourse at about 6:40 a.m. on Feb. 28.Officers from the 44th Precinct rushed to the location after receiving a 911 call about an ass]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-double-stabbing-leaves-woman-dead-teen-injured-in-possible-domestic-violence-case-cops/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-double-stabbing-leaves-woman-dead-teen-injured-in-possible-domestic-violence-case-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saint Barnabas Hospital hosts celebration honoring Dominican changemakers during Dominican Heritage Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Belmont,&nbsp; Saint Barnabas Hospital (SBH), organized a celebration honoring Dominican community change makers during Dominican Heritage Month.Local band El Trio Ideal provided entertainment for the afternoon by performing Latin music. Guests swayed to the music with a Bachata style.From January 21 to February 27, Dominican Heritage Month honors the contributions of Dominicans through parades, music and food. The month-long celebration signifies the Dominican Republic&rsquo;s independence f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/saint-barnabas-hospital-hosts-celebration-honoring-dominican-changemakers-during-dominican-heritage-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/saint-barnabas-hospital-hosts-celebration-honoring-dominican-changemakers-during-dominican-heritage-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disability services nonprofit facing crisis while owed $6 million in state contract payouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most prominent nonprofits working with disabled New Yorkers says it is missing millions in contract payments from the state, putting the organization under major financial strain.&nbsp;Sharon McLennon Wier, executive director of the Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY), said her organization is currently owed $6 million from state contracts.&nbsp;The New York State Department of Health did not respond to request for comment in time for publication.&nbsp;In 2024-20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/disability-services-nonprofit-facing-crisis-while-owed-6-million-in-state-contract-payouts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/disability-services-nonprofit-facing-crisis-while-owed-6-million-in-state-contract-payouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery in progress for 129 units at Haven Court development in Mott Haven, rent starts at $545]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.An affordable housing lottery is currently running for 129 units at the Haven Court residential development, located at 290 E. 149th St. and 299 E. 148th St. in Mott Haven.The two-building development has 163 total housing units, with 34 being at market rate. Of the 129 apartments set aside, 10 are intended for those earning 30% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-in-progress-for-129-units-at-haven-court-development-in-mott-haven-rent-starts-at-545/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-in-progress-for-129-units-at-haven-court-development-in-mott-haven-rent-starts-at-545/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery winding down for six units in Mount Hope, rent at $2,063]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.Less than a week remains for applications to be submitted for a housing lottery for six units at 121 Mount Hope Pl. in Mount Hope.The 7-story residential building has 27 total housing units, with 21 being at market rate. All six of the units set aside for the housing lottery are intended for those earning 80% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $129,600.Each unit in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-winding-down-for-six-units-in-mount-hope-rent-at-2063/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-winding-down-for-six-units-in-mount-hope-rent-at-2063/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sisters give birth to babies hours apart at North Central Bronx Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sisters Jenny and Wendy Aguilar both gave birth to healthy babies on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx, making for a remarkable coincidence.Jenny was the first to arrive at the hospital, delivering her daughter, Leilani Celeste, at 1:41 a.m. Leilani Celeste weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches. Wendy gave birth to her son, Nicholas Valentine, at 8:38 a.m. He weighed 12 pounds, 13.7 ounces and measured 18.5 inches.&ldquo;It was a little scary, because]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/sisters-give-birth-to-babies-hours-apart-at-north-central-bronx-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/sisters-give-birth-to-babies-hours-apart-at-north-central-bronx-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect sought for punching out man on Bronx street: NYPD]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NYPD is looking for a suspect who assaulted a 67-year-old man in the Bronx this week.According to police, at 7:50 p.m. on Feb. 25, the victim was in front of 444 Soundview Ave. when he got into a verbal dispute with an unknown individual. The suspect proceeded to punch the victim in the face with a closed fist, causing him to fall and lose consciousness.The suspect then fled the scene in a gray Range Rover SUV southbound on Soundview Avenue.The victim was taken to NYC Health+Hospitals/Jacobi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/suspect-sought-for-punching-out-man-on-bronx-street-nypd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/suspect-sought-for-punching-out-man-on-bronx-street-nypd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Joseph Marte, the Bronx native behind Fordham’s newest taco spot, Tacos Supreme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scent of sizzling carne asada drifts through the doors as customers enter Tacos Supreme. Behind the counter, Joseph Marte moves with confidence as the sole person who built the restaurant from the ground up.&nbsp;Marte, who is Dominican and born in the Bronx, opened Tacos Supreme on Aug. 30, 2025. Before the tacos, he owned a construction company where he spent years working with Mexican people. Between construction and cooking, a deep passion emerged into a great idea.&ldquo;I always had a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/meet-joseph-marte-the-bronx-native-behind-fordhams-newest-taco-spot-tacos-supreme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/meet-joseph-marte-the-bronx-native-behind-fordhams-newest-taco-spot-tacos-supreme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | When courtrooms undermine public defenders, everyone suffers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As public defenders, and especially as social workers, we bear witness to how our legal systems too often fail to treat people with basic dignity; instead criminalizing and dehumanizing them before they&rsquo;ve had a chance to defend their rights or freedom.Part of our job is reminding prosecutors, juries, judges, and court personnel that the people we are representing are no different from them, and therefore deserve the same level of respect we should afford everyone.However, just as often, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-when-courtrooms-undermine-public-defenders-everyone-suffers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-when-courtrooms-undermine-public-defenders-everyone-suffers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get on your feet for Cardinal Spellman High School’s newest production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coined as a jukebox musical, &ldquo;On Your Feet!&rdquo; centers on the music and life of singing sensation, Gloria Maria Milagrosa Fajardo Garcia, better known as Gloria Estefan. The story spans from her youth as a Cuban refugee in Miami to her rise as a global pop music icon and the significant life events in between.<br />
The show premiered in the summer of 2015 at the Oriental Theater in Chicago to rave reviews. A few months later, it graced Broadway at the Marquis Theater and now, it makes its w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/get-on-your-feet-for-cardinal-spellman-high-schools-newest-production/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/get-on-your-feet-for-cardinal-spellman-high-schools-newest-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Chinyere Anyaogu’s mission to protect Black mothers in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black women in the United States are three to four times more likely to die in a pregnancy-related death compared to white women according to Dr. Chinyere Anyaogu, the deputy chief medical officer at Jacobi North Central and an assistant professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.In the Bronx, the disparities are even more severe due to high rates of chronic diseases, environmental hazards and socioeconomic barriers that disproportionately affect Black residents, according to data from the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dr-chinyere-anyaogus-mission-to-protect-black-mothers-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dr-chinyere-anyaogus-mission-to-protect-black-mothers-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President hosts first-ever Lunar New Year celebration in the borough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson hosted the first Lunar New Year celebration in the borough Feb. 20., bringing together elected officials, seniors, and community members for a festive afternoon in the South Bronx.The afternoon featured a series of cultural performances, including a Mongolian string instrument performance, followed by Green Tara dancing, a traditional Buddhist dance, before guests gathered for a light lunch buffet featuring Chinese food.Among those in attendance were New Yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-hosts-first-ever-lunar-new-year-celebration-in-the-borough/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-hosts-first-ever-lunar-new-year-celebration-in-the-borough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx advocates urge Mamdani to restart Tremont Avenue busway project as alternative to state Cross Bronx plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates with the Stop the Cross Bronx Expansion Coalition rallied at the Bronx River Art Center on Wednesday, urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration to "fast-track" restarting a stalled bus lane project on Tremont Avenue as an alternative to the state's plan to repair the Cross Bronx Expressway.Siddhartha S&aacute;nchez, executive director of the Bronx River Alliance, charged that Gov. Kathy Hochul's Department of Transportation's plan to widen the expressway's shoulders would "only deep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-advocates-urge-mamdani-to-restart-tremont-avenue-busway-project-as-alternative-to-state-cross-bronx-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-advocates-urge-mamdani-to-restart-tremont-avenue-busway-project-as-alternative-to-state-cross-bronx-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother of Dylan Contreras attends State of the Union as guest of Senator Chuck Schumer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bronx mother whose 21-year-old son has spent nearly nine months in ICE detention was U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer&rsquo;s guest at the Feb. 24 State of the Union address by President Donald Trump.Raiza Contreras&rsquo;s son, Venezuelan-born Dylan Lopez Contreras, was the first NYC public school student to be detained in Trump&rsquo;s immigration crackdown. According to attorneys, Dylan came to the United States legally, applied for asylum, followed all applicable laws, had no criminal record, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mother-of-dylan-contreras-attends-state-of-the-union-as-guest-of-senator-chuck-schumer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mother-of-dylan-contreras-attends-state-of-the-union-as-guest-of-senator-chuck-schumer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | The Bronx needs action on crime, housing and safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those of us who work and worship in the Bronx&nbsp;realize that&nbsp;two seemingly contradictory things can be true when it comes to public safety.On the one hand, we realize that the borough is significantly safer than it once was. At the same time, we represent communities that suffer more than&nbsp;most&nbsp;from the crimes that do occur&nbsp;including one third of shooting victims last year were in The Bronx.Our immigrant families, people in service jobs, or young students&nbsp;confront the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-the-bronx-needs-action-on-crime-housing-and-safety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-the-bronx-needs-action-on-crime-housing-and-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Parks Department agrees to make Van Cortlandt House Museum accessible in settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York City Parks Department agreed to make the oldest standing building in the Bronx Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant in a settlement the federal government announced Tuesday.The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, launched a lawsuit last year alleging that the Van Cortlandt House Museum, a historic 1748 Bronx residence that hosted George Washington and was turned into a public museum, was not readily accessible to individuals with disabilities.The s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-parks-department-agrees-to-make-van-cortlandt-house-museum-accessible-in-settlement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-parks-department-agrees-to-make-van-cortlandt-house-museum-accessible-in-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bronx’s only blood donation center opens in Throggs Neck]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of advocacy from community members and elected officials, the borough&rsquo;s only blood donation center opened in Throggs Neck on Feb. 25.The Bronx location of New York Blood Center (NYBC), located in the Throggs Neck Shopping Center at 815 Hutchinson River Parkway, has plenty of parking and a brand-new facility that can serve 13 donors at a time, with each donation saving up to three lives.While a diverse blood supply is always necessary, the new center, which joins 20 other NYBC l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronxs-only-blood-donation-center-opens-in-throggs-neck/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronxs-only-blood-donation-center-opens-in-throggs-neck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery closing soon for 19 units at Grant TPT Apartments in Morrisania, rent starts at $1,477]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.An affordable housing lottery will be coming to an end in just over a week for 19 units in three buildings at Grant PFT Apartments, located at 1113 Grant Ave., 1211 Washington Ave. and 1033 Cauldwell Ave. in Morrisania.The three buildings have 100 combined housing units, with 81 being at market rate. All 19 of those set aside for the housing lottery are intended for those earning 60]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-closing-soon-for-19-units-at-grant-tpt-apartments-in-morrisania-rent-starts-at-1477/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-closing-soon-for-19-units-at-grant-tpt-apartments-in-morrisania-rent-starts-at-1477/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx resident selected to receive prestigious scholarship for occupational/physical therapy program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx resident and Touro University Doctor of Physical Therapy (PT) student Aliyah Goodwin was selected for the Jose P. Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy (OT/PT) Scholarship Program, which is only awarded to a select group of students each year.The scholarship, offered by the New York City Department of Education, provides financial assistance to students in their third, fourth or graduate years of occupational or physical therapy programs. Goodwin and the other recipients will get free]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-resident-selected-to-receive-prestigious-scholarship-for-occupationalphysical-therapy-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-resident-selected-to-receive-prestigious-scholarship-for-occupationalphysical-therapy-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devil Dog USA launches legislative effort aimed at providing assistance to veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devil Dog USA Incorporated, which works to help reintegrate veterans back into their communities, announced the launch of the Corporal Yegor Zubarev Veterans Housing, Citizenship and Mental Health Access Bill, a legislative effort meant to assist veterans in a variety of ways.The Corporal Yegor Zubarev Veterans Bill is designed to eliminate housing discrimination against student veterans, expedite the naturalization process for honorably discharged non-citizen veterans and streamline mental heal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/devil-dog-usa-launches-legislative-effort-aimed-at-providing-assistance-to-veterans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/devil-dog-usa-launches-legislative-effort-aimed-at-providing-assistance-to-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield hold event focused on heart health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York Medicaid Marketing Regional Vice President Victor Bell III took part in a conversation focused on improving the health and well-being of Bronx residents on Friday, Feb. 20, at Anthem's Community Service Center, located at 2411 Grand Concourse in Fordham.[caption id="attachment_140743" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Anthem's Community Service Center at 2411 Grand Concourse in Fordham. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]The e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/assemblymember-yudelka-tapia-and-anthem-blue-cross-and-blue-shield-hold-event-focused-on-heart-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/assemblymember-yudelka-tapia-and-anthem-blue-cross-and-blue-shield-hold-event-focused-on-heart-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bike New York brings permanent fleet to JHS 118, expanding youth cycling access in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[At William W. Niles Junior High School&nbsp;118 in the Bronx, wrenches clicked and wheels spun as volunteers worked side by side to assemble a brand-new fleet of bicycles &mdash; marking the school&rsquo;s official entry into a small but growing group of campuses with permanent bike fleets.The build was led by Bike New York as part of its Get Kids Biking program, an initiative designed to teach students traffic and bike safety skills, help them learn to ride for the first time and reverse the de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bike-new-york-brings-permanent-fleet-to-jhs-118-expanding-youth-cycling-access-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bike-new-york-brings-permanent-fleet-to-jhs-118-expanding-youth-cycling-access-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside Government is a Q&amp;A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY features United States Representative Ritchie Torres. Representative Torres serves the 15th Congressional District in the Bronx.What are your top legislative priorities for 2026?<br />
My focus is on the issues that matter most to Bronx families: affordability, housing, health care, and economic opportunity. I&rsquo;m work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-us-representative-ritchie-torres/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-us-representative-ritchie-torres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Are you loan ready?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many business owners, the word &ldquo;loan&rdquo; is intimidating and overwhelming. The word alone conjures up images of endless paperwork, stress and rejection. However, access to capital is far more than paperwork and interest rates.The Bronx Economic Development Corporation wants to ensure that our small businesses are ready to take out a loan long before it is necessary. Loan preparedness is year-round work and we want to ensure our businesses are ready at all times.What does it mean to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-are-you-loan-ready/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-are-you-loan-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pamela Guerrero’s family still awaiting answers two months after she was found dead in Soundview]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Pamela Guerrero held a Feb. 19 rally demanding answers about the 29-year-old&rsquo;s death, with her grieving mother saying she&rsquo;s received no word from the police or medical examiner since Guerrero&rsquo;s body was found on Dec. 21.Guerrero&rsquo;s mother, Paulina Pacheco, stood outside 1235 Stratford Ave. in Soundview, where she said her daughter was found in the cellar. &ldquo;I want justice for my daughter. I want answers,&rdquo; she said in Spanish with an English interpr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/pamela-guerreros-family-still-awaiting-answers-two-months-after-she-was-found-dead-in-soundview/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/pamela-guerreros-family-still-awaiting-answers-two-months-after-she-was-found-dead-in-soundview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani declines to back criminal probe into Washington Square Park snowball fight, urges respect for officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani refused to endorse on Tuesday calls by police unions and the city&rsquo;s police commissioner to treat a snowball fight at Washington Square Park as a criminal matter, urging New Yorkers instead to respect officers while repeatedly describing the incident as a snowball fight involving young people.Speaking at a weather-related press conference in Brooklyn on Feb. 24, Mamdani said he had reviewed videos of Monday&rsquo;s incident, but did not explicitly agree with characteriz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-declines-to-back-criminal-probe-into-washington-square-park-snowball-fight-urges-respect-for-officers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-declines-to-back-criminal-probe-into-washington-square-park-snowball-fight-urges-respect-for-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Future Bronx nurses and teachers need help with tuition and loans]]></title><description><![CDATA[In December, the Department of Education proposed new caps on federal loans for graduate students that would have very real, harmful consequences for New York City communities already stretched thin.As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) implementation, the Trump administration is preparing to finalize guidelines that narrow the definition of &ldquo;professional&rdquo; graduate programs, which would exclude fields like nursing, teaching, and physician assistantship, dramatically reduc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-future-bronx-nurses-and-teachers-need-help-with-tuition-and-loans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-future-bronx-nurses-and-teachers-need-help-with-tuition-and-loans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Health Care Heroes honored on anniversary of COVID-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five years after COVID&#8209;19 swept through New York, one Bronx nursing center is marking the anniversary by honoring the staff who stood on the frontlines during the earliest, most uncertain days of the pandemic.At Pinnacle MultiCare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, which reported one of the lowest COVID&#8209;19 death totals among New York nursing homes, staff who cared for residents during the crisis are being recognized by the center and community leaders for their courage and dedication]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-health-care-heroes-honored-on-anniversary-of-covid-19/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-health-care-heroes-honored-on-anniversary-of-covid-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | New York or Nowhere: Excelsior as a catalyst for economic growth in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades, conversations about economic development have focused heavily around Manhattan. But the outer boroughs, especially the Bronx, which is rich with industrial corridors, health care institutions, small businesses and a growing tech sector, must be central to the state&rsquo;s long-term economic growth strategy.That&rsquo;s where the Excelsior Jobs Program comes in.Contrary to popular belief, the Excelsior Jobs Program is not a blank check. It is a performance-based tax incentive progra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-new-york-or-nowhere-excelsior-as-a-catalyst-for-economic-growth-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-new-york-or-nowhere-excelsior-as-a-catalyst-for-economic-growth-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strive Charter School with extended hours opening this fall in the South Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new charter school coming to the South Bronx aims to offer families greater flexibility beyond the traditional school day.&nbsp;Strive Charter School will open this fall at 604 East 139th Street, welcoming kindergarten through fourth graders, with plans to add fifth grade after the first year. School leaders expect 325 students to start, with enrollment expanding to approximately 500.&nbsp;The building will be staffed and open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, year-round, with free bre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/strive-charter-school-with-extended-hours-opening-this-fall-in-the-south-bronx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/strive-charter-school-with-extended-hours-opening-this-fall-in-the-south-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx native Markisha Marie Williams goes all in on her luxury shoe brand, M. Marie]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a child, East Tremont native Markisha Marie Williams always loved playing dress-up, especially in high heels. Today, at age 34, she&rsquo;s living her childhood dream as creator of the shoe brand M. Marie, which has drawn attention from celebrities and fashion publications in NYC and beyond.M. Marie designs have been featured in Essence, Refinery 29 and Cosmopolitan, and Who What Wear described them as "the type of shoes you want to wear on vacation or for a girls' night out and believe every]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-native-markisha-marie-williams-goes-all-in-on-her-luxury-shoe-brand-m-marie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-native-markisha-marie-williams-goes-all-in-on-her-luxury-shoe-brand-m-marie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Kathy Hochul visits South Bronx college for Black History Month fireside chat]]></title><description><![CDATA[To commemorate Black History Month, Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Metropolitan College of New York in the South Bronx for a wide-ranging conversation on the state&rsquo;s efforts to further justice, equity and quality of life for communities of color.&nbsp;The Feb. 17 event was hosted by the New York chapter of 100 Black Men Inc. and Le Roi Capital and moderated by famed anchor Errol Louis of Spectrum News, who questioned Hochul about standing up to the Trump administration, her choice of Adrienne A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/governor-kathy-hochul-visits-south-bronx-college-for-black-history-month-fireside-chat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/governor-kathy-hochul-visits-south-bronx-college-for-black-history-month-fireside-chat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC BLIZZARD: Public schools will open for in-person classes on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC public schools will reopen on Tuesday for in-person classes, Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed during a press conference about the ongoing blizzard conditions in NYC.Schools will open at the regular start time, according to the mayor. Normal programs and extracurricular activities will resume.&nbsp;"I hope our students enjoyed their snow day today and stay warm and safe throughout, because I have some tough news to share. School will be in person tomorrow," Mamdani said.School buses will run on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-blizzard-public-schools-will-open-for-in-person-classes-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-blizzard-public-schools-will-open-for-in-person-classes-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sullivan Papain partners with St. John’s to support New York Firefighters Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas and Cannavo P.C. announced on Thursday a partnership with St. John&rsquo;s University to support the New York Firefighters Foundation (NYFF). The law firm dedicated its presenting sponsorship of the St. John&rsquo;s vs. UConn men&rsquo;s basketball game at Madison Square Garden to the cause, presenting a $10,000 donation on-court during the rivalry matchup.The initiative highlights Sullivan Papain&rsquo;s decades-long commitment to New York&rsquo;s firefigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/sullivan-papain-partners-with-st-johns-to-support-new-york-firefighters-foundation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/sullivan-papain-partners-with-st-johns-to-support-new-york-firefighters-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | an artist statement workshop, Purim, a celebration of women and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[En Foco Presents Say It With Your Chest: Writing your Artist StatementFriday, Feb. 27, 6-8 p.m.BxArts Factory, 240 E. 153 St.$12.51+Get ready to uncover the secrets of crafting your artist statement with En Foco at this engaging workshop, facilitated by Lizzy Alejandro! Join En Foco for a special artist statement writing workshop. This session is designed to support artists in developing clear, compelling artist statements that reflect the depth, intention and vision behind their work. This work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-an-artist-statement-workshop-purim-a-celebration-of-women-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-an-artist-statement-workshop-purim-a-celebration-of-women-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC BLIZZARD: Blizzard hits the Bronx, city declares emergency and opens warming centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx woke up today under heavy snow and whiteout conditions, as the city faces its first blizzard in a decade.Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a local state of emergency Sunday night, restricting travel for non-emergency vehicles until noon on Monday, activating warming centers and mobilizing city agencies across the five boroughs.By 7:15 a.m. Monday, 17.9 inches of snow had fallen in Mott Haven and 14.8 inches in Co-op City by 10:15 a.m., with additional accumulation expected through 6 p.m.,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-blizzard-blizzard-hits-the-bronx-city-declares-emergency-and-opens-warming-centers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-blizzard-blizzard-hits-the-bronx-city-declares-emergency-and-opens-warming-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC BLIZZARD: Hundreds of flights at NYC’s three major airports canceled amid winter storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most flights into and out of New York City's three major airports were canceled on Monday amid a blizzard that had buried the five boroughs and surrounding areas in more than a foot of snow.The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said that John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport were all open on Monday, but that the majority of flights at all three were canceled. Both JFK and LaGuardia had a reported 15 inches of snow on the ground]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-blizzard-hundreds-of-flights-at-nycs-three-major-airports-canceled-amid-winter-storm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-blizzard-hundreds-of-flights-at-nycs-three-major-airports-canceled-amid-winter-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC BLIZZARD: Subways and buses running with delays as LIRR is suspended, MTA chair says]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a powerful blizzard continued to pound New York City on Monday morning, the MTA is running modified subway and bus service and has suspended Long Island Rail Road operations indefinitely.MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber, in a series of Monday morning TV and radio interviews, said most subway lines are operating with some changes amid the record snowfall.Around 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 23, Lieber acknowledged some lines were experiencing major issues, including the L train facing significant delays, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-blizzard-subways-and-buses-running-with-delays-as-lirr-is-suspended-mta-chair-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-blizzard-subways-and-buses-running-with-delays-as-lirr-is-suspended-mta-chair-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Schools Will Close Monday for the First Snow Day Since 2019!]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_421612" align="alignnone" width="822"] Getty Images[/caption]Everything NYC Families Need to Know About Monday&rsquo;s Snow DayMayor Zohran Mamdani just announced that New York City public schools will be closed on Monday as a nor&rsquo;easter threatens the five boroughs with up to two feet of snow.At-a-Glance:	Mayor Zohran Mamdani just announced NYC public schools will close Monday.	Nor&rsquo;easter expected to bring 16&ndash;24 inches of snow across the five boroughs.	F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-schools-will-close-monday-for-the-first-snow-day-since-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-schools-will-close-monday-for-the-first-snow-day-since-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Schools Close for the First Snow Day Since 2019!]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_421612" align="alignnone" width="822"] Getty Images[/caption]Everything NYC Families Need to Know About Monday&rsquo;s Snow DayMayor Zohran Mamdani just announced that New York City public schools will be closed on Monday as a nor&rsquo;easter threatens the five boroughs with up to two feet of snow.At-a-Glance:	Mayor Zohran Mamdani just announced NYC public schools will close Monday.	Nor&rsquo;easter expected to bring 16&ndash;24 inches of snow across the five boroughs.	F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-schools-close-for-the-first-snow-day-since-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-schools-close-for-the-first-snow-day-since-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC charter school applications: Here’s what you need to know for 2026-27 school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not too early to start thinking about the next school year. If you're a parent considering enrolling your children in New York City charter schools, now is the time to start considering applying for admission.&nbsp;The city's charter schools are accepting applications through April 1 for the 2025-26 school year.&nbsp;Through the NYC Charter Schools&nbsp;website, nyccharterschools.schoolmint.net, you can apply to multiple charter schools in their neighborhood and find available virtual open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-charter-school-applications-heres-what-you-need-to-know-for-2026-27-school-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-charter-school-applications-heres-what-you-need-to-know-for-2026-27-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC charter schools outperform city public schools, data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC charter schools are outpacing public schools at significant rates, according to state and city education data.More than 67% of charter school students did well on the NYS English Language Arts (ELA) exam last spring, marking a dramatic increase over 56% of students who scored high in district schools, including public schools.&nbsp;Similar results sprang from the state math exam. More than 68% of charter school students scored proficient on the standardized test, compared to nearly 57% of di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-charter-schools-outperform-city-public-schools-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-charter-schools-outperform-city-public-schools-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLIZZARD WARNING: Massive winter storm set to hit NYC. How much snow will the city get?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City finds itself under a blizzard warning as forecasters expect a massive nor'easter to hit the Big Apple Sunday night into Monday &mdash; bringing high winds and plenty of snow.&nbsp;The National Weather Service issued the warning early Saturday morning as confidence among forecasters grows that the city will be walloped by a winter storm that could produce a foot of snow or more.The Sanitation Department is once again mobilizing its fleet of salt spreaders and snow plows in advance o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/blizzard-warning-massive-winter-storm-set-to-hit-nyc-how-much-snow-will-the-city-get/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/blizzard-warning-massive-winter-storm-set-to-hit-nyc-how-much-snow-will-the-city-get/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congress Members demand Con Edison response to dielectric fluid leaks into Bronx River]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx&rsquo;s four Congress Members signed on to a Feb. 20 letter demanding answers from Con Edison about dielectric fluid leaks that end up downstream in the Bronx River.&nbsp;In a letter to Con Edison CEO Timothy Cawley, Reps. Ritchie Torres, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, George Latimer and Adriano Espaillat called on him to answer to the frequency of leaks and the specific plan to monitor and prevent them.&nbsp;The members requested a response from the company that includes &ldquo;all relevan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/congress-members-demand-con-edison-response-to-dielectric-fluid-leaks-into-bronx-river/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/congress-members-demand-con-edison-response-to-dielectric-fluid-leaks-into-bronx-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals North Central Bronx unveils $2 million MRI suite to cut wait time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx patients will soon experience faster scans and shorter wait times at NYC Health + Hospitals North Central Bronx campus, which unveiled a new $2 million MRI suite on Wednesday.&nbsp;The upgrade includes renovated rooms and the installation of a Canon Vantage Orian Encore system to their MRI machine, which hospital officials say will deliver clearer, more detailed images while reducing turnaround times. The system also features a video projection component designed to help improve patient co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-health-hospitals-north-central-bronx-unveils-2-million-mri-suite-to-cut-wait-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-health-hospitals-north-central-bronx-unveils-2-million-mri-suite-to-cut-wait-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Chamber of Commerce to hold panel discussions in Albany during Bronx Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Chamber of Commerce will be bringing together New York State policymakers, real estate leaders and business executives for panel discussions at a Leadership Luncheon as part of Bronx Day on Tuesday, March 10, at the Albany Capital Center in Albany.The ticketed luncheon on Bronx Day, which is a full-day economic development forum, will feature two panels exploring the borough's real estate development and housing needs. Additionally, the panels will examine the rising cost of doing busi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-chamber-of-commerce-to-hold-panel-discussions-in-albany-during-bronx-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-chamber-of-commerce-to-hold-panel-discussions-in-albany-during-bronx-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Too many Bronx SNAP users are leaving food money on the table]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the Bronx, nearly four in ten residents rely on SNAP to help put food on the table. The borough also has the highest SNAP participation rate of any in New York City, a reflection of how many families are working hard to afford groceries in one of the most expensive cities in the country. At a time when food prices remain high, every dollar matters.What many families don&rsquo;t realize is that New York has already created programs meant to stretch those dollars further. City and state initiat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-too-many-bronx-snap-users-are-leaving-food-money-on-the-table/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-too-many-bronx-snap-users-are-leaving-food-money-on-the-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson hosts Black History Month celebration at Eastwood Manor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson commemorated the 100th anniversary of Black History Month during her office's annual celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Eastwood Manor, located at 3371 Eastchester Rd.[caption id="attachment_140526" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Vocalist Diane Arroya kicked off the event by singing the National Anthem and "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]"As we mark 100 years of celebrating Black History in this country, we are reminded th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-hosts-black-history-month-celebration-at-eastwood-manor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-hosts-black-history-month-celebration-at-eastwood-manor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City’s expedited affordable housing process kicks off with Mott Haven Powerhouse Apartments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputy Mayor for Housing Leila Bozorg laid out plans to fast-track affordable housing in the city on Feb. 20, starting with a new development in the South Bronx.Currently a vacant city-owned lot, 351 Powers Ave., in Mott Haven will become the Powerhouse Apartments. The apartment complex will consist of 84 units, including 30 for formerly homeless individuals, plus a theater, community rooms, a workforce development center and a 6,000-square-foot outdoor green space.<br />
The building will run on all-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/citys-expedited-affordable-housing-process-kicks-off-with-mott-haven-powerhouse-apartments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/citys-expedited-affordable-housing-process-kicks-off-with-mott-haven-powerhouse-apartments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StubHub launches ‘Access: New York’ fund to send youth across New York state to professional sporting events, concerts, and theater]]></title><description><![CDATA[StubHub, one of the world&rsquo;s largest ticket marketplaces, today announced the launch of StubHub Access: New York, a new initiative committing $100,000 to provide free live event tickets to youth teams, clubs, and groups across New York State. The program opens nominations immediately, with the first group of recipients to be announced this spring.Through StubHub Access: New York, coaches, parents, teachers, and community leaders can nominate any organized youth team, club, or group in New Y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/stubhub-launches-access-new-york-fund-to-send-youth-across-new-york-state-to-professional-sporting-events-concerts-and-theater/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/stubhub-launches-access-new-york-fund-to-send-youth-across-new-york-state-to-professional-sporting-events-concerts-and-theater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mellon Foundation awards $1.25 million grant to Lehman College for launch of new Bronx Food Humanities program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lehman College has received a $1.25 million grant from the Mellon Foundation for a new Bronx Food Humanities program, which will create research and leadership pathways in Arts and Humanities for students.The three-year initiative, launched in partnership with Bronx Community College, Hostos Community College and the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), will provide students access to a humanities-centered program of courses, experiential learning and paid internships that explore food, culture and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mellon-foundation-awards-125-million-grant-to-lehman-college-for-launch-of-new-bronx-food-humanities-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mellon-foundation-awards-125-million-grant-to-lehman-college-for-launch-of-new-bronx-food-humanities-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx leaders and residents take a wait-and-see approach 50 days into Mayor Mamdani’s administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Mayor Zohran Mamdani secured 51.5% of the Bronx vote in November following his primary upset, many supporters said they were drawn to his promises of affordable housing, faster and free buses and stronger protections for working-class New Yorkers.In his first weeks in office, Mamdani has moved on several initiatives that directly affect the borough.<br />
He revived the Just Home supportive housing project at Jacobi Hospital, a development that stalled last year. He advanced plans for new bus lan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-leaders-and-residents-take-a-wait-and-see-approach-50-days-into-mayor-mamdanis-administration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-leaders-and-residents-take-a-wait-and-see-approach-50-days-into-mayor-mamdanis-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx subway shooting suspect surrenders to cops after nine-day manhunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gunman allegedly responsible for a Bronx subway shooting that claimed a man's life last week turned himself over to police on Thursday morning.According to police sources, 27-year-old Alberto Frias walked into the 44th Precinct stationhouse on East 169th Street in Highbridge and gave up to cops following a nine-day search.Frias was allegedly caught on a viral video shooting 41-year-old Adrian Dawodu to death just after 3 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the 170 Street station.Sources familiar with the cas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-shooting-suspect-surrenders-to-cops-after-nine-day-manhunt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-shooting-suspect-surrenders-to-cops-after-nine-day-manhunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Chamber of Commerce forms inaugural Real Estate and Housing Policy Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Chamber of Commerce launched its inaugural Real Estate and Housing Policy Council, which will focus on advancing practical, business-informed housing and development policy in the Bronx, on Tuesday, Feb. 17.This invite-only advisory body is comprised of senior industry leaders. The launch of this council comes at a time when property owners and developers are working to navigate mounting financial pressures on rent-stabilized buildings, rising insurance and operating costs, constrained]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-chamber-of-commerce-forms-inaugural-real-estate-and-housing-policy-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-chamber-of-commerce-forms-inaugural-real-estate-and-housing-policy-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Write-offs and their impact on business bankability]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many business owners, applying for a loan can feel intimidating. The documentation, the financial review, the sense of being evaluated&mdash;it can all feel personal. Lenders are not judging decisions; they are measuring risk. Their focus is simple: does the business generate enough consistent cash flow to repay the loan?This is where tax strategy and access to capital begin to collide.Business owners are often advised to minimize taxes through deductions and write-offs. While this reduces t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-write-offs-and-their-impact-on-business-bankability/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-write-offs-and-their-impact-on-business-bankability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fun Purim Events in NYC for Families 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_421527" align="alignnone" width="822"] Purim Jamboree at the Brooklyn Brewery[/caption]Purim begins on the evening of Monday, March 2, and continues the following day. This festive holiday is a time for families and friends to come together to celebrate the miraculous saving of the Jewish people from Haman. So put on your Purim costumes and get ready to celebrate with these family-friendly events and activities throughout New York City!At a Glance:	Make Hamantaschen at Co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fun-purim-events-in-nyc-for-families-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fun-purim-events-in-nyc-for-families-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After a Tragedy, one Bronx dog owner fights to give Mott Haven dogs a safe place to run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The freedom to sprint and chase &mdash; these moments spent running wild at a dog park are often the best part of the day for a dog living in an urban jungle.That&rsquo;s exactly what Jonas Silva hoped to give his five-month-old puppy, McCoy, when he let him off-leash for the first time in Pulaski Park in November 2024, in the southern part of Mott Haven, five minutes from his apartment. &#8203;&#8203;Silva wanted McCoy to&nbsp; burn off some energy, but instead the puppy bolted onto the street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-a-tragedy-one-bronx-dog-owner-fights-to-give-mott-haven-dogs-a-safe-place-to-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-a-tragedy-one-bronx-dog-owner-fights-to-give-mott-haven-dogs-a-safe-place-to-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resources for LGBTQ Youth and Families in NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_365306" align="aligncenter" width="822"] Getty Images[/caption]Resources for LGBTQ Youth and Families in NYCSupport for the LGBTQ+ community should never be limited to one moment or month, as many parents with children in the LGBTQ+ community rely on community support, such as mental health, peer, and programs to support our kids, which for New York families across all boroughs are tremendous resources.With the very recent news that NYU Langone Health is shutting down its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/resources-for-lgbtq-youth-and-families-in-nyc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/resources-for-lgbtq-youth-and-families-in-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents lead change in the Bronx child welfare system through local nonprofit RISE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year in New York City, more than 2,000 children are removed from their homes and placed into foster care. Tens of thousands of additional families become involved in child abuse and neglect investigations.&nbsp;These cases disproportionately affect low-income communities. While Black and brown New Yorkers make up less than half of the city&rsquo;s population, they account for more than 80 percent of child welfare investigations.Nowhere is this impact felt more strongly than in the Bronx, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/parents-lead-change-in-the-bronx-child-welfare-system-through-local-nonprofit-rise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/parents-lead-change-in-the-bronx-child-welfare-system-through-local-nonprofit-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani breaks ground on East Harlem affordable housing and arts center in former NYPD parking lot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined the Feb. 18 groundbreaking for a mixed-use development in East Harlem, where an NYPD parking lot will be transformed into hundreds of affordable homes and a vibrant arts hub.&nbsp;The future 20-story Timbale Terrace on East 119th and Lexington Ave. will include 341 affordable units for residents earning $30,000 to $130,000 per year, 97 supportive units for formerly homeless New Yorkers and the new Casa Belong&oacute; Music and Arts Center on the ground floor and cella]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-breaks-ground-on-east-harlem-affordable-housing-and-arts-center-in-former-nypd-parking-lot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-breaks-ground-on-east-harlem-affordable-housing-and-arts-center-in-former-nypd-parking-lot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transit advocates call out Mamdani for leaving Fair Fares expansion out of preliminary budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transit advocates blasted Mayor Zohran Mamdani for declining to increase funding for the city's discounted fare program in the preliminary budget proposal he released on Tuesday.Advocates with Riders Alliance and the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee (PCAC) to the MTA pointed out that Mamdani's $127 billion spending plan does not fund an expansion of the Fair Fares program, which currently provides New Yorkers making 150% of the federal poverty level with half-priced public transit trips."Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/transit-advocates-call-out-mamdani-for-leaving-fair-fares-expansion-out-of-preliminary-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/transit-advocates-call-out-mamdani-for-leaving-fair-fares-expansion-out-of-preliminary-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson kicks off ‘Future Focus Bronx’ initiative with hiring event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson partnered with the New York State Department of Labor and EmblemHealth to host a hiring event to kick off Gibson's "Future Focus Bronx" initiative on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Bronx Borough Hall, located at 851 Grand Concourse.[caption id="attachment_140401" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson (sixth from left) with organizers of the job fair. Photo courtesy of the Bronx Borough President's Office[/caption]Announced by Gi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-kicks-off-future-focus-bronx-initiative-with-hiring-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-kicks-off-future-focus-bronx-initiative-with-hiring-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Julie Gafney appointed Hostos Community College Vice President for Institutional Advancement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hostos Community College announced the appointment of Dr. Julie Gafney as the new Vice President for Institutional Advancement on Tuesday, Feb. 18.Dr. Gafney has an extensive record of mission-aligned advancement, fiscal stewardship and community engagement, putting her in a good position to help advance the strategic goals of Hostos Community College and further elevate the school's impact. She has experience leading complex, cross-functional teams and has played a role in university-wide strat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dr-julie-gafney-appointed-hostos-community-college-vice-president-for-institutional-advancement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dr-julie-gafney-appointed-hostos-community-college-vice-president-for-institutional-advancement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani appoints new rent guidelines board majority, setting stage for promised rent freeze ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed five new members and reappointed one to the city&rsquo;s Rent Guidelines Board on Wednesday &mdash; a move that gives his selections a majority on the panel and moves him one step closer toward enacting the rent freeze that he promised while campaigning last year.The nine-member board sets annual rent adjustments for the city&rsquo;s rent-stabilized apartments, lofts, and single-room occupancy units. Mamdani, who made a rent freeze a cornerstone of his mayoral camp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-appoints-new-rent-guidelines-board-majority-setting-stage-for-promised-rent-freeze/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-appoints-new-rent-guidelines-board-majority-setting-stage-for-promised-rent-freeze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let the Summer Begin! Check Out the Ultimate Summer Camp Guide Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let the Summer Begin, Check Out the Ultimate Summer Camp Guide NowThere&rsquo;s nothing like camp season. The buzz. The warm days. The label-maker living on your kitchen counter. It all means one thing: your kid is about to grow in ways you can&rsquo;t quite measure yet.In our Ultimate Guide to Summer Camp issue, we&rsquo;re here to help you find the right summer fit for your family. From the big benefits of day camp to easing those first-day jitters, we&rsquo;re talking about the emotional side]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/let-the-summer-begin-check-out-the-ultimate-summer-camp-guide-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/let-the-summer-begin-check-out-the-ultimate-summer-camp-guide-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company celebrates Lunar New Year at Hostos Center for the Arts &amp; Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nai-Ni Chen dance company held its annual dance show at the Hostos Center for the Arts &amp; Culture, CUNY&rsquo;s Hostos Community College&rsquo;s performing arts center in the South Bronx, as part of the festivities celebrating Lunar New Year.&nbsp;The dance company was founded in 1988, in New Jersey, by Taiwanese immigrant dancer Nai-Ni Chen and her husband, Andrew N. Chiang.&nbsp;It is proudly women-led and features dancers from diverse backgrounds, which reflects on its mission to be &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nai-ni-chen-dance-company-celebrates-lunar-new-year-at-hostos-center-for-the-arts-amp-culture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nai-ni-chen-dance-company-celebrates-lunar-new-year-at-hostos-center-for-the-arts-amp-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In New York City’s ‘real’ Little Italy, Arthur Avenue’s family-owned shops keep tradition alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Avenue in the Bronx is often called New York City&rsquo;s &ldquo;real Little Italy,&rdquo; a distinction from Manhattan&rsquo;s Little Italy. Longtime business owners say this &ldquo;comes from generations of Italian immigrant families who continue to live the American Dream.&rdquo;Unlike Manhattan&rsquo;s Little Italy, which has become a tourist commodity, the Bronx&rsquo;s Little Italy remains defined by family-owned bakeries, butcher shops and sandwich counters with roots extending bac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/in-new-york-citys-real-little-italy-arthur-avenues-family-owned-shops-keep-tradition-alive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/in-new-york-citys-real-little-italy-arthur-avenues-family-owned-shops-keep-tradition-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ritchie Torres hosts House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries at Black History Month celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s efforts to &ldquo;erase&rdquo; the contributions and culture of Black Americans throughout history.&nbsp;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ritchie-torres-hosts-house-democratic-leader-hakeem-jeffries-at-black-history-month-celebration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ritchie-torres-hosts-house-democratic-leader-hakeem-jeffries-at-black-history-month-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthfirst Brings Together Bronx Seniors for Valentine&rsquo;s Celebration, Supporting Social  Connection &amp; Heart Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[With winter&rsquo;s frigid temperatures and lingering snow keeping many older adults indoors, nearly&nbsp; 500 Bronx seniors came together in Co-Op City on February 11 for something more than a&nbsp; Valentine&rsquo;s celebration &mdash; they came for social connection that is vital to heart health.&nbsp;Social isolation affects 1 in 5 older New Yorkers and significantly raises the risk of heart attack&nbsp; and stroke. During colder months, those risks can increase as older adults face mobility]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/healthfirst-brings-together-bronx-seniors-for-valentinersquos-celebration-supporting-social-connection-amp-heart-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/healthfirst-brings-together-bronx-seniors-for-valentinersquos-celebration-supporting-social-connection-amp-heart-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal prosecutors charge 27 people in Bronx murders, sex trafficking cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/federal-prosecutors-charge-27-people-in-bronx-murders-sex-trafficking-cases/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/federal-prosecutors-charge-27-people-in-bronx-murders-sex-trafficking-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Total chaos’: Montefiore Moses emergency nurses prepare union charges alleging retaliation]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;In a Feb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/total-chaos-montefiore-moses-emergency-nurses-prepare-union-charges-alleging-retaliation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/total-chaos-montefiore-moses-emergency-nurses-prepare-union-charges-alleging-retaliation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bronx is bleeding: Gun violence surge in February leads cops to deploy additional resources ahead of reorganization]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gun violence has exploded in the Bronx in February, leaving a number of people dead &mdash; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-is-bleeding-gun-violence-surge-in-february-leads-cops-to-deploy-additional-resources-ahead-of-reorganization/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-is-bleeding-gun-violence-surge-in-february-leads-cops-to-deploy-additional-resources-ahead-of-reorganization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transit group skipped Mamdani Bronx event after he chose bus lanes over busway plan for Fordham Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/transit-group-skipped-mamdani-bronx-event-after-he-chose-bus-lanes-over-busway-plan-for-fordham-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/transit-group-skipped-mamdani-bronx-event-after-he-chose-bus-lanes-over-busway-plan-for-fordham-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Write poetry. Do what you love’: Young voices take center stage at 28th annual BronxWrites poetry slam finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/write-poetry-do-what-you-love-young-voices-take-center-stage-at-28th-annual-bronxwrites-poetry-slam-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/write-poetry-do-what-you-love-young-voices-take-center-stage-at-28th-annual-bronxwrites-poetry-slam-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[60&nbsp;Unique &amp; Celestial&nbsp;Zodiac Baby Names Inspired by Astrology Signs&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[[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.&nbsp;&nbsp;At a&nbsp;Glance:&nbsp;	Zodiac-inspired baby names often come from each sign&rsquo;s traits.&nbsp;These names were picked based on the sign symbols (ram, bull, twins, etc.); their ruling planet; associated mythology; constellations&nbsp;and&nbsp;celestial bodies; their element (f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/60nbspunique-amp-celestialnbspzodiac-baby-names-inspired-by-astrology-signsnbsp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/60nbspunique-amp-celestialnbspzodiac-baby-names-inspired-by-astrology-signsnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | fun activities for kids, jazz music, volunteering at a food pantry and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-fun-activities-for-kids-jazz-music-volunteering-at-a-food-pantry-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-fun-activities-for-kids-jazz-music-volunteering-at-a-food-pantry-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | If we want to fight hunger, start where it’s worst]]></title><description><![CDATA[A free grocery pop-up in Manhattan&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-if-we-want-to-fight-hunger-start-where-its-worst/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-if-we-want-to-fight-hunger-start-where-its-worst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx First launches with Metro Industrial Areas Foundation, identifies plan for 25,000 affordable homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s oldest networks of interfaith and community-based organizations. It joins the Metro Industrial Areas Foundation &mdash; the group&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-first-launches-with-metro-industrial-areas-foundation-identifies-plan-for-25000-affordable-homes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-first-launches-with-metro-industrial-areas-foundation-identifies-plan-for-25000-affordable-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caribbean startup redefines feminine care]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Haven, a brand rooted in wellness, education, and regional empowerment. She said the name was chose]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/caribbean-startup-redefines-feminine-care/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/caribbean-startup-redefines-feminine-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx nightclub shooting sees two men wounded in latest gun violence to rock the borough]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-nightclub-shooting-sees-two-men-wounded-in-latest-gun-violence-to-rock-the-borough/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-nightclub-shooting-sees-two-men-wounded-in-latest-gun-violence-to-rock-the-borough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | No place is home: What the Boogie Down loses when there’s no place left to boogie]]></title><description><![CDATA[When news of the Bronx Brewery&rsquo;s closing flashed across my screen late Thursday night, I moved through the bitter stages of sudden loss I&rsquo;ve come to recognize: denial, anger, bargaining and the quiet sadness that follows. The final one &mdash; acceptance &mdash; still eludes me.For many, the shuttering of BXB&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-no-place-is-home-what-the-boogie-down-loses-when-theres-no-place-left-to-boogie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-no-place-is-home-what-the-boogie-down-loses-when-theres-no-place-left-to-boogie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Zoo’s ‘Name a Roach’ returns for Valentine’s Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;re just tired of the same old red-and-pink stereotypical routine.&nbsp;Well, skitter no farther&mdash;the Bronx Zoo has the solution for every gift giver looking to spice things up this year.&nbsp;Since 2011, the Bronx Zoo has offered a Valentine&rsquo;s tradition that&rsquo;s crunchier than any candy bar you might come across]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-zoos-name-a-roach-returns-for-valentines-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-zoos-name-a-roach-returns-for-valentines-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chopped Cheese undergoes ‘culinary explosion’ as NYC chefs reinvent the classic sandwich]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chopped cheese is undergoing a &ldquo;culinary explosion,&rdquo; whereby the classic New York sandwich is being reinvented by a new generation of New York chefs.That&rsquo;s according to Kelvin Murphy, a self-proclaimed &ldquo;bodega baby&rdquo; whose grandfather, mother, and father worked in and owned bodegas in Queens.&nbsp;&ldquo;When I was working at my dad's bodega, the chopped cheese wasn't a thing,&rdquo;Murphy said.&nbsp;&ldquo;I think I really started hearing about the chopped chees]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/chopped-cheese-undergoes-culinary-explosion-as-nyc-chefs-reinvent-the-classic-sandwich/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/chopped-cheese-undergoes-culinary-explosion-as-nyc-chefs-reinvent-the-classic-sandwich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor revives halted bus, bike lane projects across Bronx, Brooklyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday, Feb. 13, marks the 44th day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;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&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;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&rsquo;s part of Mamdani&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-revives-halted-bus-bike-lane-projects-across-bronx-brooklyn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-revives-halted-bus-bike-lane-projects-across-bronx-brooklyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s ‘Women of Distinction Luncheon’ keynote speaker announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&nbsp;&ldquo;Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.&rdquo; I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-chamber-of-commerce-foundations-women-of-distinction-luncheon-keynote-speaker-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-chamber-of-commerce-foundations-women-of-distinction-luncheon-keynote-speaker-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Montefiore Moses campus celebrates National Wear Red Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-montefiore-moses-campus-celebrates-national-wear-red-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-montefiore-moses-campus-celebrates-national-wear-red-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx help immigrant children overcome speech and developmental delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-health-hospitalsnorth-central-bronx-help-immigrant-children-overcome-speech-and-developmental-delays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-health-hospitalsnorth-central-bronx-help-immigrant-children-overcome-speech-and-developmental-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Street Settlement opens Pelham Parkway childcare center]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;The center officially opened Jan. 29 with a guest performance by singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant, artist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/grand-street-settlement-opens-pelham-parkway-childcare-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/grand-street-settlement-opens-pelham-parkway-childcare-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Executed in the Bronx: Man shot dead in parked car in borough’s third deadly shooting this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was fatally shot while sitting inside a vehicle parked on a Bronx street on Friday morning &mdash; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/executed-in-the-bronx-man-shot-dead-in-parked-car-in-boroughs-third-deadly-shooting-this-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/executed-in-the-bronx-man-shot-dead-in-parked-car-in-boroughs-third-deadly-shooting-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx restaurants bring community and global flavors to New York City Restaurant Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &mdash; even less than Staten Island &mdash; but the borough&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-restaurants-bring-community-and-global-flavors-to-new-york-city-restaurant-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-restaurants-bring-community-and-global-flavors-to-new-york-city-restaurant-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fare evasion: MTA boss insists subway riders aren’t agency’s ‘guinea pigs’ in modern fare gate pilot]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fare-evasion-mta-boss-insists-subway-riders-arent-agencys-guinea-pigs-in-modern-fare-gate-pilot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fare-evasion-mta-boss-insists-subway-riders-arent-agencys-guinea-pigs-in-modern-fare-gate-pilot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | How Mayor Mamdani can make the Bronx the blueprint for NYC’s affordability revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-how-mayor-mamdani-can-make-the-bronx-the-blueprint-for-nycs-affordability-revolution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-how-mayor-mamdani-can-make-the-bronx-the-blueprint-for-nycs-affordability-revolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor taps former prosecutor who took down R. Kelly to lead Department of Investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday, Feb. 12, marks the 43rd day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;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&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did.Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday nominated former federal prosecutor Nadia Shihata to lead the city&rsquo;s Department of Investigation, tapping a veteran of p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-taps-former-prosecutor-who-took-down-r-kelly-to-lead-department-of-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-taps-former-prosecutor-who-took-down-r-kelly-to-lead-department-of-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Ritchie Torres secures Congressional Black Caucus PAC endorsement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Ritchie Torres has secured a key endorsement from the Congressional Black Caucus PAC as the crowded race for NY-15 heats up.&nbsp;&ldquo;Ritchie Torres is a serious and effective legislator who shows up every day for his district,&rdquo; said Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, who chairs the caucus, in a statement announcing the endorsement.<br />
&ldquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-ritchie-torres-secures-congressional-black-caucus-pac-endorsement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-ritchie-torres-secures-congressional-black-caucus-pac-endorsement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx shooting leaves beloved teenage athlete dead, two youths wounded – and residents demanding justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The search continues Thursday for the suspect who shot and killed a beloved Bronx teenager in a hail of bullets on Wednesday evening.&nbsp;According to police sources, 16-year-old Christopher Redding was one of three youths wounded in the shooting that happened just after 5 p.m. on Feb. 11 near the corner of Broadway and West 238th Street in Kingsbridge.<br />
Officers from the 50th Precinct received several 911 calls reporting that people had been shot. When they arrived, cops discovered three teens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-leaves-beloved-teenage-athlete-dead-two-youths-wounded-and-residents-demanding-justice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-leaves-beloved-teenage-athlete-dead-two-youths-wounded-and-residents-demanding-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tenants at 1235 Woodycrest Ave., still displaced, living in poor conditions after August fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than five months after a fire broke out at 1235 Woodycrest Ave., some residents have been unable to return home, and tenants there have organized to advocate on their behalf and for management to properly maintain the building.&nbsp;A group of 20 residents held a Feb. 10 press conference in connection with Community Action for Safe Apartments (CASA)-New Settlement, calling for faster repairs to the damaged apartments, clear communication about the timeline, and ongoing protections for those]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tenants-at-1235-woodycrest-ave-still-displaced-living-in-poor-conditions-after-august-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tenants-at-1235-woodycrest-ave-still-displaced-living-in-poor-conditions-after-august-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington’s Walk Coalition recognized for completion of Partnerships for Parks’ 2025 Catalyst Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kingsbridge-based Washington's Walk Coalition, which works to protect, activate and invest in neighborhood green spaces, was formally recognized by the Partnerships for Parks, a joint initiative between NYC Parks and the City Parks Foundation, for completing its 2025 Catalyst Program in a ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Arsenal Gallery, located at 830 Fifth Ave. in Manhattan.The program is designed to strengthen grassroots park organizations like the Washington's Walk Coalition through l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/washingtons-walk-coalition-recognized-for-completion-of-partnerships-for-parks-2025-catalyst-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/washingtons-walk-coalition-recognized-for-completion-of-partnerships-for-parks-2025-catalyst-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show returns with a love letter to New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden is back and this time it is bringing visitors an early taste of Spring &mdash; New York City style.&ldquo;The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic&rsquo;s Concrete Jungle&rdquo; opened on Feb. 7 at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, transforming the glasshouse with vibrant orchid displays inspired by New York City streetscapes.&ldquo;Through the wonderful world of orchids, we have written a love letter to New York City, its energy, its beauty, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-york-botanical-gardens-orchid-show-returns-with-a-love-letter-to-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-york-botanical-gardens-orchid-show-returns-with-a-love-letter-to-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: African American Association of Co-op City presents first of four-part Black History Month community discussion forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The African American Association of Co-op City held the first of a four-part community discussion forum in celebration of Black History Month on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Dreiser Loop Community Center, located at 177 Dreiser Loop in Co-op City.[caption id="attachment_140065" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Attendees of the first Black History Month community discussion. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]African American Association of Co-op City President Dr. Adeyemi LaCrown Toba moderated the discu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-african-american-association-of-co-op-city-presents-first-of-four-part-black-history-month-community-discussion-forum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-african-american-association-of-co-op-city-presents-first-of-four-part-black-history-month-community-discussion-forum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor tells Albany budget gap shrunk by $5 billion, pushes wealth tax to further close it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Feb. 11, marks the 42nd day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;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&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did.On &ldquo;Tin Cup Day,&rdquo; Mayor Zohran Mamdani told Albany lawmakers that his administration had lowered the city&rsquo;s previously projected two-year bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-tells-albany-budget-gap-shrunk-by-5-billion-pushes-wealth-tax-to-further-close-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-tells-albany-budget-gap-shrunk-by-5-billion-pushes-wealth-tax-to-further-close-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Zoo hosts career fair for more than 500 youths interested in working in zoos and aquariums]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Zoo hosted a career fair for over 500 young people who were interested in working at zoos and aquariums in New York City on Saturday, Feb. 7.[caption id="attachment_140016" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo credit: Nat Moss/WCS[/caption]The event, known as the WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Youth JIVE (Job, Internship and Volunteering Expo), is designed to connect these youths with hiring managers for employment, volunteer and internship opportunities at the Bronx Zoo, Central]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-zoo-hosts-career-fair-for-more-than-500-youths-interested-in-working-in-zoos-and-aquariums/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-zoo-hosts-career-fair-for-more-than-500-youths-interested-in-working-in-zoos-and-aquariums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx cop charged in brazen pandemic funding fraud scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NYPD officer was indicted on charges of grand larceny and falsifying business records after allegedly fraudulently obtaining over $40,000 in federal loans that were supposed to be for small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bronx District Attorney&rsquo;s office announced on Tuesday.&nbsp;Edward Delgado, 41, who was assigned to the 41st Precinct, was arraigned on Feb. 9 in Bronx Supreme Court. He faces a multitude of counts, including two counts of third-degree grand lar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-cop-charged-in-brazen-pandemic-funding-fraud-scheme/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-cop-charged-in-brazen-pandemic-funding-fraud-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor encourages tenants to testify at ‘Rental Ripoff Hearings’ as landlords fume]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday, Feb. 10, marks the 41st day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;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&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did.New York City renters can now sign up to testify at the city&rsquo;s first-ever Rental Ripoff Hearings, a series of public forums announced by Mayor Zohran Mamd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-encourages-tenants-to-testify-at-rental-ripoff-hearings-as-landlords-fume/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-encourages-tenants-to-testify-at-rental-ripoff-hearings-as-landlords-fume/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx subway shooting leaves man dead, police sources say; viral video captures brazen homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bullets flew on the platform of a Bronx subway station on Tuesday afternoon, leaving a man dead, police sources reported.The shooting happened at the 170th Street station on the B and D lines in Highbridge at about 2:55 p.m. on Feb. 10.&nbsp;Sources close to the investigation said the victim, an adult male later determined to be 41 years of age, was shot multiple times during a confrontation on the platform, and there was some sort of physical dispute prior to the shooting. The victim is believe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-shooting-leaves-man-dead-police-sources-say-viral-video-captures-brazen-homicide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-shooting-leaves-man-dead-police-sources-say-viral-video-captures-brazen-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx subway shooting leaves man dead, police sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bullets flew on the platform of a Bronx subway station on Tuesday afternoon, leaving a man dead, police sources reported.The shooting happened at the 170th Street station on the B and D lines in Highbridge at about 2:55 p.m. on Feb. 10.&nbsp;Sources close to the investigation said the victim, an adult male later determined to be 41 years of age, was shot multiple times during a confrontation on the platform, and there was some sort of physical dispute prior to the shooting. The victim is believe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-shooting-leaves-man-dead-police-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-shooting-leaves-man-dead-police-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Bronx subway shooting leaves man dead, police sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bullets flew on the platform of a Bronx subway station on Tuesday afternoon, leaving a man dead, police sources reported.The shooting happened at the 170th Street station on the B and D lines in Highbridge at about 2:55 p.m. on Feb. 10.&nbsp;Sources close to the investigation said the victim, an adult male later determined to be 41 years of age was shot multiple times during a confrontation on the platform.EMS rushed him to Lincoln Hospital in very critical condition. He was subsequently pronoun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/breaking-bronx-subway-shooting-leaves-man-dead-police-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/breaking-bronx-subway-shooting-leaves-man-dead-police-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx filmmaker spotlights Jamaican Diaspora stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Bronx-born filmmaker Dante Hillmedo, storytelling has always been rooted in home &mdash; specifically the lived experiences of Caribbean immigrant families navigating life in New York City.Raised by Jamaican parents, Hillmedo&rsquo;s work reflects &ldquo;the rhythm, resilience and emotional complexity of the Black Diaspora, bringing stories often overlooked into sharp cinematic focus,&rdquo; according to Marie Driven, a Brooklyn-based Haitian-American entertainment publicist and managing dir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-filmmaker-spotlights-jamaican-diaspora-stories/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-filmmaker-spotlights-jamaican-diaspora-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This New Bronx Charter School Will Be Open 12 Hours a Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_420639" align="alignnone" width="822"] Getty Images[/caption]A new Bronx charter school is opening with a 50-week calendar and 7 am&ndash;7 pm hours, designed to better align with working parents&rsquo; schedules.At a Glance	School: Strive Charter School (public charter), Bronx &mdash; grades K&ndash;4	Address: 604 E. 139th St.	Hours: 7 am&ndash;7 pm	Weekday schedule: Drop-off 7&ndash;9 a.m. + pick-up 4:30&ndash;7 p.m. (both flexible)	Extras: Optional weekend programming]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/this-new-bronx-charter-school-will-be-open-12-hours-a-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/this-new-bronx-charter-school-will-be-open-12-hours-a-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservative party’s Gonzalo Duran enters NY-15 race, vows to challenge socialism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gonzalo Duran announced his bid for Congress in New York&rsquo;s 15th congressional district under the Conservative Party, launching a campaign to &ldquo;fight socialism.&rdquo;Duran, a military veteran and founder of Devil Dog USA, an organization that supports veterans transitioning back into civilian life, said his campaign will focus on restoring accountability, personal responsibility and economic opportunity in the Bronx.&ldquo;Across the Bronx, the consequences of failed policy are imposs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/conservative-partys-gonzalo-duran-enters-ny-15-race-vows-to-challenge-socialism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/conservative-partys-gonzalo-duran-enters-ny-15-race-vows-to-challenge-socialism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of the NYPD: Tisch says Bronx will be split into two patrol boroughs, bringing in more cops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced on Tuesday that the NYPD will divide the Bronx into two patrol boroughs, allowing the department to bring more cops and resources in to keep the borough's streets and residents safe.The announcement came during her State of the NYPD address on Feb. 10 at Cipriani in Midtown, hosted by the New York Police Foundation. The annual speech touches upon current police affairs, as well as plans set for the future. Mayor Zohran Mamdani was among the dignitaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/state-of-the-nypd-tisch-says-bronx-will-be-split-into-two-patrol-boroughs-bringing-in-more-cops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/state-of-the-nypd-tisch-says-bronx-will-be-split-into-two-patrol-boroughs-bringing-in-more-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tenants at 2051 Webster Ave. rally over inconsistent heat and hot water, lack of cooking gas]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of tenants from 2051 Webster Ave. held a Feb. 5 rally to demand immediate repairs to systems that have left them without cooking gas and inconsistent heat and hot water in an unusually cold New York City winter.Residents have organized with help from the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC) to pressure JLP Management into immediate repairs to more than 500 housing code violations, 125 of which are Class C, meaning &ldquo;imminently hazardous&rdquo; and requiring repair]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tenants-at-2051-webster-ave-rally-over-inconsistent-heat-and-hot-water-lack-of-cooking-gas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tenants-at-2051-webster-ave-rally-over-inconsistent-heat-and-hot-water-lack-of-cooking-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ready, set, slam! BronxWrites young poets compete at the Bronx Music Hall ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Racial identity, gratitude and the overwhelming state of current events are just a few of the topics explored by the young poets of BronxWrites &ndash; an initiative founded by the arts and social justice platform GlobalWrites. Their work culminates in two competitions &ndash; a group in February and an individual final in May.&nbsp;While the individual BronxWrites finalists performed at Lehman College over the years, the group finals took place at Joe&rsquo;s Pub in the East Village for decades]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ready-set-slam-bronxwrites-young-poets-compete-at-the-bronx-music-hall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ready-set-slam-bronxwrites-young-poets-compete-at-the-bronx-music-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chi Ossé and Justin Sanchez named co-chairs of the City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councilmembers Chi Oss&eacute; of Brooklyn and Justin Sanchez of the Bronx have been elected co-chairs of the City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus, the City Council announced on Feb. 6.The leadership change in the LGBTQIA+ Caucus comes just days after co-chair Erik Bottcher of Manhattan left the City Council to join the New York State Senate. The rest of the caucus includes former co-chairs Crystal Hudson of Brooklyn and Tiffany Cab&aacute;n of Queens, along with Lynn Schulman of Queens and David Carr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/chi-oss-and-justin-sanchez-named-co-chairs-of-the-city-councils-lgbtqia-caucus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/chi-oss-and-justin-sanchez-named-co-chairs-of-the-city-councils-lgbtqia-caucus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Pizza Day: Inside the rituals of Pugsley Pizza in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Pizza Day grants a unique opportunity to explore the distinctive traditions of Pugsley Pizza. As soon as customers enter Pugsley, they are greeted by the sound of the gong &mdash; one of the restaurant&rsquo;s most symbolic elements.Salvatore Natale, the owner of Pugsley for more than 30 years, says the Pugsley experience is like &ldquo;your associating something subconsciously that you really want in life with the sound of the gong.&rdquo;&ldquo;So when you think about the gong, you th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/national-pizza-day-inside-the-rituals-of-pugsley-pizza-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/national-pizza-day-inside-the-rituals-of-pugsley-pizza-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Galentine’s Day, nature shows and hikes, Black History Month and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Galentine's 2026Friday, Feb. 13, 6-11:30 p.m.Selfcaresips, 3444 E. Tremont Ave.$28.52-135Join us for an unforgettable night of sips, vibes and self-care at Selfcaresips. In collab with so many other amazing women to provide you things from permanent jewelry and flash tattoos to mini massages, facials, drinks and prizes &mdash; this experience is designed to help you unwind, connect and celebrate YOU.For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/galentines-2026-tickets-1979910971012.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-galentines-day-nature-shows-and-hikes-black-history-month-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-galentines-day-nature-shows-and-hikes-black-history-month-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Column: East Bronx History Forum to discuss Astor Village and Pelham Parkway station at Feb. 18 meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month&rsquo;s History Forum meeting will take a closer look at the neighborhood just northwest of Pelham Parkway, historically known as Astor Village. The lecture will be led by the EBHF president, Rich Vitacco.If you missed the walking tour of this neighborhood in 2023, we will highlight some important destinations, including multiple educational institutions such as the New York Institute for Special Education, St. Catherine Academy and Columbus High School.The more well-known alumnae of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/column-east-bronx-history-forum-to-discuss-astor-village-and-pelham-parkway-station-at-feb-18-meeting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/column-east-bronx-history-forum-to-discuss-astor-village-and-pelham-parkway-station-at-feb-18-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Brewery closes, at least for now, with Benito Bowl celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super Bowl Sunday marked the end of an era for the Bronx Brewery&rsquo;s Port Morris bar, which has served the community since 2013.Guests packed the tap room and event floor for the Feb. 8 ticketed Super Bowl event, which marked a major moment of Puerto Rican and Latino pride as Bad Bunny took to the stage for the much-anticipated halftime show.&nbsp;On the brewery&rsquo;s event floor, a DJ and dancers kept the party mood going as the Seattle Seahawks took on and eventually defeated the New Eng]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-brewery-closes-at-least-for-now-with-benito-bowl-celebration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-brewery-closes-at-least-for-now-with-benito-bowl-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NURSES STRIKE: Tentative deals struck with Mount Sinai and Montefiore; nearly 11,000 nurses may soon be back to work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The largest nurses' strike in NYC history moved two steps closer to ending Monday: Tentative agreements are now in place at Mount Sinai and Montefiore.&nbsp;Approximately 10,500 New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) members at Montefiore, Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside and West reached tentative agreements with their hospitals.&nbsp;The agreement includes a salary increase of more than 12% over the life of the new three-year contract to recruit and retain nurses.&nbsp;Other]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nurses-strike-tentative-deals-struck-with-mount-sinai-and-montefiore-nearly-11000-nurses-may-soon-be-back-to-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nurses-strike-tentative-deals-struck-with-mount-sinai-and-montefiore-nearly-11000-nurses-may-soon-be-back-to-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside Government is a Q&amp;A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY features United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Senator Gillibrand has served as one of New York&rsquo;s U.S. senators since 2009.&nbsp;What are your top legislative priorities for 2026?<br />
My legislative priorities are about responding to the issues New Yorkers are facing every day. This year, among many focuses, I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-us-senator-kirsten-gillibrand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-us-senator-kirsten-gillibrand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judges, attorneys gather at Bronx Supreme Court to honor Black History Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Supreme Court and the Bronx Bar Association held a lively conversation on Friday to a full house in celebration of Black History month, honoring the contributions of Black leaders over the past century.The event, sponsored by the Gender Fairness Committee and the Equal Justice Initiative Committee of the 12th Judicial District, featured a discussion between Hon. Norman St. George, first deputy chief administrative judge, and Joey Jackson, a criminal defense attorney and legal for CNN.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/judges-attorneys-gather-at-bronx-supreme-court-to-honor-black-history-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/judges-attorneys-gather-at-bronx-supreme-court-to-honor-black-history-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less than a week left to apply for housing lottery for five units in University Heights residential building, rent starts at $1,988]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.A housing lottery will be coming to an end on Thursday, Feb. 12, for five units at 2216 Aqueduct Ave. in the University Heights neighborhood of the Bronx.The 7-story residential building has 25 total housing units, with 20 being at market rate. The five set aside for the housing lottery are all intended for those earning 80% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $129,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/less-than-a-week-left-to-apply-for-housing-lottery-for-five-units-in-university-heights-residential-building-rent-starts-at-1988/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/less-than-a-week-left-to-apply-for-housing-lottery-for-five-units-in-university-heights-residential-building-rent-starts-at-1988/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: BP Gibson hosts World Hijab Day fashion show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted a fashion show in honor of World Hijab Day on Thursday, Feb. 5, at Bronx Borough Hall.[caption id="attachment_139851" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson wore a hijab at the event. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]Held in partnership with Bronx Fashion Week and Style Esteem Wardrobe, this event celebrated identity, inclusion and community while standing in solidarity with women who wear hijabs.[caption id="attac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bp-gibson-hosts-world-hijab-day-fashion-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bp-gibson-hosts-world-hijab-day-fashion-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CAR Launches New 7-Figure Super Bowl Ad Campaign to Highlight Skyrocketing Auto Insurance Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[New TV and Digital Ads Urge Albany Lawmakers to Stand With Gov. Hochul and Take Action to Lower Auto Insurance Rates for New YorkersNEW YORK &ndash; Citizens for Affordable Rates (CAR) today announced the launch of a new seven-figure statewide television and digital ad campaign, including spots airing during Super Bowl broadcasts, calling attention to New York&rsquo;s crushing car insurance costs and urging state lawmakers to act now to make coverage more affordable for families across the state]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/car-launches-new-7-figure-super-bowl-ad-campaign-to-highlight-skyrocketing-auto-insurance-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/car-launches-new-7-figure-super-bowl-ad-campaign-to-highlight-skyrocketing-auto-insurance-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor rails against ‘rotten’ ICE at at interfaith breakfast, signs order to bolster immigrant protections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday, Feb. 6, marked the 37th day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;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&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did today.Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order on Friday aimed at strengthening the city&rsquo;s limits on cooperation with federal immigration enforcement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-rails-against-rotten-ice-at-at-interfaith-breakfast-signs-order-to-bolster-immigrant-protections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-rails-against-rotten-ice-at-at-interfaith-breakfast-signs-order-to-bolster-immigrant-protections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 of the Best Go-Karts Near NYC for Kids &amp; Families]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_420491" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Getty Images[/caption]Indoors&nbsp;or&nbsp;outdoors,&nbsp;there are&nbsp;plenty of go-karts near NYC that will surely turn any afternoon into a full, speedy time!&nbsp;&nbsp;At a Glance:&nbsp;	Check&nbsp;height&nbsp;and age requirements before you go. Some places offer reduced or special prices for younger kiddos, or full, longer packages for&nbsp;teenagers&nbsp;or older children.&nbsp;	Go-karts places usually fill up fast as&nbsp;t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/5-of-the-best-go-karts-near-nyc-for-kids-amp-families/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/5-of-the-best-go-karts-near-nyc-for-kids-amp-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIRST ON amNY | NYC EDC puts out call for vendors to design new modular public restrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city's quasi-governmental Economic Development Corporation called on vendors Friday to apply&nbsp;to design new modular public restrooms under Mayor Zohran Mamdani's&nbsp;$4 million pilot program, which will place the lavatories throughout the city.The EDC's request for proposals (RFP), which it shared exclusively with amNewYork before its Feb. 6 release, lays out criteria for companies bidding to design the public restrooms. It comes after Mayor Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/first-on-amny-nyc-edc-puts-out-call-for-vendors-to-design-new-modular-public-restrooms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/first-on-amny-nyc-edc-puts-out-call-for-vendors-to-design-new-modular-public-restrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Why it is more risky for a Bronx mom to have a baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx residents are more likely to experience systemic challenges that impact pregnancy, from living below the poverty line to limited access to healthy food and prenatal education. Yet the most preventable cause of maternal deaths is discrimination during hospital care.An expectant mother is more likely to die giving birth in the Bronx than in any other borough in New York City, according to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.The maternal mortality rate is twice as high if the mother i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-why-it-is-more-risky-for-a-bronx-mom-to-have-a-baby/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-why-it-is-more-risky-for-a-bronx-mom-to-have-a-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Shining the brightest light on the Bronx for all to see]]></title><description><![CDATA[When he visited The Bronx for the first time as mayor on Jan. 4, Zohran Mamdani spoke about the new leadership at City Hall and how it would fit into his larger vision for the Big Apple over the next four years.&ldquo;Leadership unafraid to confront those who have mistreated our neighbors for too long,&rdquo; Mamdani said, &ldquo;leadership that travels to every corner of our city to expose wrongdoing, and leadership that understands that no longer can the Bronx be a forgotten borough in this ci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-shining-the-brightest-light-on-the-bronx-for-all-to-see/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-shining-the-brightest-light-on-the-bronx-for-all-to-see/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Medical neglect leads to tragedy for widowed Bronx father]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruce McIntyre remembers the day he and his fianc&eacute;e Amber Rose Isaac decided they wanted to start a family. They walked into a bookstore after having a date night in August 2019 when Amber spotted a children&rsquo;s book called, &ldquo;Rap ABC,&rdquo; with a baby Kendrick Lamar and baby Tupac inside the cover.&nbsp;Amber began reading the book aloud, then looked to Bruce and insisted they buy the book right then and there for their future child.&nbsp;When Bruce watched Amber take a pregna]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-medical-neglect-leads-to-tragedy-for-widowed-bronx-father/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-medical-neglect-leads-to-tragedy-for-widowed-bronx-father/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Health care in the Bronx is a dangerous game of hurry up and wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx is dying for better medical care. Few people know this better than Erika Perrotta.Perotta, 30, is a Montefiore emergency department nurse who grew up three blocks from the Moses Campus, located at 111 East 210th St. &mdash; and is one of the 15,000 New York State Nurses Association members currently on strike from Montefiore, Mount Sinai and NewYork-Presbyterian.&nbsp;A Montefiore nurse for almost two years, Perrotta told the Bronx Times that when she graduated from nursing school in 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-health-care-in-the-bronx-is-a-dangerous-game-of-hurry-up-and-wait/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-health-care-in-the-bronx-is-a-dangerous-game-of-hurry-up-and-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | A yearlong look at the most important issues in the ‘Boogie Down’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, The Bronx Times, Bronx Times-Reporter and amNewYork debut a yearlong series examining the unique history, challenges and complexities of living in the Bronx.&nbsp;&ldquo;Our Forgotten Borough&rdquo; continues the Bronx Times&rsquo; 45-year tradition of hyperlocal journalism and storytelling with in-depth explorations of the most important issues facing our community. From hospitals to transit, infrastructure to arts and culture, we aim to represent the borough&rsquo;s most urgent needs an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-a-yearlong-look-at-the-most-important-issues-in-the-boogie-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/our-forgotten-borough-a-yearlong-look-at-the-most-important-issues-in-the-boogie-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery launches for 53 units at Bronx Park South in West Farms, rent starts at $1,031]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.New York City has launched a housing lottery for 53 units at the Bronx Park South residential building, located at 872 Bronx Park S. in the West Farms section of the Bronx.Bronx Park South has 83 total residential units, with 30 being at market rate. Of the 53 set aside, 17 are intended for those earning 50% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $81,000, another 23 ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-launches-for-53-units-at-bronx-park-south-in-west-farms-rent-starts-at-1031/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-launches-for-53-units-at-bronx-park-south-in-west-farms-rent-starts-at-1031/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor open door to new 3k and 2k providers after five-year freeze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday, Feb. 5, marked the 36th day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;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&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did today.Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Thursday the first step toward a new citywide child care program for two-year-olds &mdash; opening a request for inform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-open-door-to-new-3k-and-2k-providers-after-five-year-freeze/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-open-door-to-new-3k-and-2k-providers-after-five-year-freeze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Bronx Brewery closing South Bronx location after Feb. 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Bronx location of the Bronx Brewery will close after Sunday, Feb. 8, the Bronx Times has learned.The company has not yet announced the closure, but it was confirmed by three staff members, two of whom said they found out just days in advance. Staff also said the Hudson Yards location will remain open and that the Bronx Brewery brand itself will continue.&nbsp;Bronx Brewery&rsquo;s general manager and owner of Captain Lawrence did not respond to request for comment in time for publicati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-bronx-brewery-closing-south-bronx-location-after-feb-8/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-bronx-brewery-closing-south-bronx-location-after-feb-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackie Summers bottles Caribbean heritage with Sorel Liqueur, America’s most awarded spirits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sorel Liqueur was born long before it reached store shelves, was carried across the Atlantic by enslaved Africans, preserved in Caribbean kitchens, and passed down through generations that refused to forget who they were.Today, that history lives inside a bottle created by Jackie Summers, founder of Jack from Brooklyn and the first black person to be granted a license to make liquor post-prohibition in U.S history.With Sorel Liqueur, Summers did more than launch a spirits brand. He reclaimed a c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/jackie-summers-bottles-caribbean-heritage-with-sorel-liqueur-americas-most-awarded-spirits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/jackie-summers-bottles-caribbean-heritage-with-sorel-liqueur-americas-most-awarded-spirits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speaker Menin says she will revive year-round outdoor dining program]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Yorkers may once again be able to enjoy outdoor dining all year long if City Council Speaker Julie Menin has anything to say about it.During a Wednesday speech before the Association for a Better New York (ABNY), Menin announced that she intends to significantly reform the seasonal outdoor dining program established by her predecessor, Adrienne Adams, and former Mayor Eric Adams in 2023."We will finally fix the city's outdoor dining program to make it year-round and reduce the regulatory bur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/speaker-menin-says-she-will-revive-year-round-outdoor-dining-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/speaker-menin-says-she-will-revive-year-round-outdoor-dining-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matrescence: How to Reclaim Your Identity After Motherhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_420390" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Getty Images[/caption]Matrescence is real. Losing your identity after becoming a mom doesn&rsquo;t happen overnight, but it certainly affects your day to day as a mother and as a woman.&nbsp;At a Glance:&nbsp;	Akin to adolescence,&nbsp;matrescence&nbsp;is a process for women entering into motherhood. It changes you physically, emotionally,&nbsp;and&nbsp;hormonally, and often, it leads you to question&nbsp;who you are right now.&nbsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/matrescence-how-to-reclaim-your-identity-after-motherhood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/matrescence-how-to-reclaim-your-identity-after-motherhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYBG Orchid Show: See NYC Bloom Like Never Before]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_420395" align="alignnone" width="822"] Photo Credit: New York Botanical Garden[/caption]This year, the Orchid Show at NYBG transforms traditional New York City sights into breathtaking works of floral art.At a Glance:	The New York Botanical Garden&rsquo;s annual Orchid Show is back and bringing stunning florals and vibrant blooms to New York City.	The show runs February 7 to April 26, 2026.&nbsp;	This year&rsquo;s theme is Mr. Flower Fantastic&rsquo;s Concrete Jungle and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nybg-orchid-show-see-nyc-bloom-like-never-before/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nybg-orchid-show-see-nyc-bloom-like-never-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Cares partners with New York Yankees to bring warmth to Bronx students at annual coat drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[As New York continues to endure a deep cold front, New York Cares stepped up to bring warmth and comfort to elementary school students of the Bronx.The city&rsquo;s largest association, together with its partners the New York Yankees, organized its 37th annual coat drive, this time at the shared campus of Lucero Elementary School PS 311 and Walton Avenue School PS 294.New York Cares selected this community because many of its students come from families in temporary housing, recent immigrant hou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-york-cares-partners-with-new-york-yankees-to-bring-warmth-to-bronx-students-at-annual-coat-drive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-york-cares-partners-with-new-york-yankees-to-bring-warmth-to-bronx-students-at-annual-coat-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani taps progressive Jewish leader to head Office to Combat Antisemitism, sparking controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s pick to lead the Office to Combat Antisemitism in NYC sparked controversy on Thursday &mdash; drawing both criticism from those questioning the appointee&rsquo;s suitability and strong endorsements from those welcoming the move.&nbsp;The mayor tapped Phylisa Wisdom to spearhead the city&rsquo;s response to antisemitism, a scourge that has increased by nearly 182% last month compared to January 2025. While Wisdom led a progressive Jewish advocacy organization, her app]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-taps-progressive-jewish-leader-to-head-office-to-combat-antisemitism-sparking-controversy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-taps-progressive-jewish-leader-to-head-office-to-combat-antisemitism-sparking-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simone Development Companies signs lease with Bronx Chamber of Commerce for office space at Hutchinson Metro Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new long-term lease has been signed by Simone Development Companies with the Bronx Chamber of Commerce for 1,841 square feet of office space at the Hutchinson Metro Center, located at 1200 Waters Pl.While the Bronx Chamber of Commerce already has an operating space within the building, this relocation will nearly double its footprint. Both Simone Development Companies and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce were represented by in-house leasing and legal teams during negotiations.&ldquo;Simone Develo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/simone-development-companies-signs-lease-with-bronx-chamber-of-commerce-for-office-space-at-hutchinson-metro-center/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/simone-development-companies-signs-lease-with-bronx-chamber-of-commerce-for-office-space-at-hutchinson-metro-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schumer and Gillibrand secure over $22 million in federal funding for the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced more than $22 million in federal funding for Bronx projects as part of the fiscal year 2026 spending package signed into law on Tuesday.&nbsp;The funding was secured through congressionally directed spending, which allows lawmakers to request federal dollars to finance community projects. The approved funding, totaling $22,371,000, will support a wide range of investments across the borough, including food distribution, affordable hous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/schumer-and-gillibrand-secure-over-22-million-in-federal-funding-for-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/schumer-and-gillibrand-secure-over-22-million-in-federal-funding-for-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Calm and Unique NYC Airports Sensory-Friendly Spots for Kids &amp; Families]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_420365" align="alignnone" width="1732"] Getty Images[/caption]Sensory-friendly spots at NYC airports: Where kids with sensory needs can feel calm, safe, and supported,&nbsp;letting families travel&nbsp;at ease.&nbsp;At a Glance:&nbsp;	Plan ahead with TSA Cares. For all NYC airports and nearby areas, you can request assistance a few days before your travel day for smoother security screening&mdash;especially helpful for sensory-sensitive kids.&nbsp;	If you&nbsp;don&rsquo;t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/6-calm-and-unique-nyc-airports-sensory-friendly-spots-for-kids-amp-families/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/6-calm-and-unique-nyc-airports-sensory-friendly-spots-for-kids-amp-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-ed | The Speaker’s Corner: A new chapter for New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[In my first month as City Council speaker,&nbsp; I&rsquo;ve had more conversations than I can count: on sidewalks, in small businesses, at community events, and yes, on the subway. And no matter what borough I&rsquo;m in or who I&rsquo;m talking to, the questions tend to sound quite similar.How do we make New York affordable again? How do we get a city government that actually works? How do we keep jobs and opportunity here? What is the role of the City Council?Those are the right questions. And]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-the-speakers-corner-a-new-chapter-for-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-the-speakers-corner-a-new-chapter-for-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New transit coalition wants Mayor Mamdani to put pedal to the metal on expanding ‘Fair Fares’ benefits, making buses fare-free]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly-formed coalition of advocates took to the City Hall steps on Wednesday, demanding that Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the City Council take immediate action to make the Big Apple's subways and buses cheaper and faster, including by doubling the size of its half-fare program.The collective &mdash; dubbing itself the "Riders for Affordable Transit" coalition &mdash; made three central asks during a rally on "Transit Equity Day," which honors the birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks.Topping t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-transit-coalition-wants-mayor-mamdani-to-put-pedal-to-the-metal-on-expanding-fair-fares-benefits-making-buses-fare-free/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-transit-coalition-wants-mayor-mamdani-to-put-pedal-to-the-metal-on-expanding-fair-fares-benefits-making-buses-fare-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor says AI-generated Epstein images ‘incredibly difficult’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Feb. 3, marked the 35th day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;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&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did today.Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s film-director mother&rsquo;s name was mentioned several times in the newly released trove of documents tied to late pedophi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-says-ai-generated-epstein-images-incredibly-difficult/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-says-ai-generated-epstein-images-incredibly-difficult/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montefiore nurses’ healthcare coverage expires as strike enters fourth week]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the nurses&rsquo; strike enters it's fourth week, health care coverage has run out for Montefiore nurses, leaving them no choice but to apply for COBRA, Medicare or Medicaid.Montefiore nurses receive free healthcare as part of their benefits package but the hospital is cutting off their access unless they return back to work.Management has not proposed any permanent changes or cuts. But as the strike drags on, nurses said they feel less and less optimistic about seeing their demands met &mdas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/montefiore-nurses-healthcare-coverage-expires-as-strike-enters-fourth-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/montefiore-nurses-healthcare-coverage-expires-as-strike-enters-fourth-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FreshDirect workers poised to strike over third-party delivery proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Union workers at the grocery delivery company FreshDirect are preparing for a possible strike over the company&rsquo;s proposal to outsource more deliveries to a third-party company.&nbsp;FreshDirect&rsquo;s drivers, runners and loaders are represented by United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 2013, which has a bargaining unit of about 670 employees.&nbsp;The current contract, which expired at the end of 2025 and was extended until Feb. 6, allows 14% of deliveries to be handled by third]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/freshdirect-workers-poised-to-strike-over-third-party-delivery-proposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/freshdirect-workers-poised-to-strike-over-third-party-delivery-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateway Tunnel: New York and New Jersey sue Trump admin in another effort to keep major Hudson River rail project alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The states of New York and New Jersey filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Tuesday night, seeking to force the feds to immediately release funding they froze for the Gateway project before work on the new rail tunnel grinds to a halt on Friday.&nbsp;It was the second such legal action this week. The new lawsuit follows a separate suit brought by the Gateway Development Commission (GDC), the entity in charge of the project, in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims on Monday night.The $1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/gateway-tunnel-new-york-and-new-jersey-sue-trump-admin-in-another-effort-to-keep-major-hudson-river-rail-project-alive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/gateway-tunnel-new-york-and-new-jersey-sue-trump-admin-in-another-effort-to-keep-major-hudson-river-rail-project-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Bronx charter school adapts Computer Science education for the age of AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The idea behind Comp Sci High&mdash;a charter school focused on computer science education for predominantly Black and Latino students in the South Bronx &mdash;took shape in 2017. One year later, backed by founder David Noah, the school opened its doors in one of New York City&rsquo;s most economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.From the start, the school set an ambitious goal.&ldquo;We want to get every kid to the national median household income by the age of 25,&rdquo; said Noah, executive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/south-bronx-charter-school-adapts-computer-science-education-for-the-age-of-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/south-bronx-charter-school-adapts-computer-science-education-for-the-age-of-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with U.S. Representative George Latimer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside Government is a Q&amp;A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY features United States Representative George Latimer. Representative Latimer serves the 16th Congressional District, which includes a portion of the northern Bronx and the southern portion of Westchester County.What are your top legislative priorities for 2026?<br />
My team and I are working to increase access to affordab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-us-representative-george-latimer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-us-representative-george-latimer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penny the Doberman Wins Best in Show at the 2026 Westminster Dog Show (Exclusive Photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_420338" align="alignnone" width="822"] Penny The Doberman Pinscher wins the 2026 Best in Show. Photo Credit: Ed Shin[/caption]The four-year-old Doberman Pinscher beat out nearly 2,500 dogs for the top prize at Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden.It was a big night in the Big Apple for dog lovers! Penny the Doberman Pinscher pulled off a huge win last night, taking home Best in Show at the 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.Scroll down for exclusive photos of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/penny-the-doberman-wins-best-in-show-at-the-2026-westminster-dog-show-exclusive-photos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/penny-the-doberman-wins-best-in-show-at-the-2026-westminster-dog-show-exclusive-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penny the Doberman Wins Best in Show at the 2026 Westminster Dog Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_420295" align="alignnone" width="822"] Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club[/caption]The four-year-old Doberman Pinscher beat out nearly 2,500 dogs for the top prize at Madison Square Garden.It was a big night in the Big Apple for dog lovers! Penny the Doberman Pinscher pulled off a huge win last night, taking home Best in Show at the 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.Penny the Doberman Takes Best in ShowPenny beat out nearly 2,500 other do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/penny-the-doberman-wins-best-in-show-at-the-2026-westminster-dog-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/penny-the-doberman-wins-best-in-show-at-the-2026-westminster-dog-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fare evasion: MTA boss Lieber rules out all-door bus boarding until ‘European model’ of enforcement is activated]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MTA will only move towards introducing all-door boarding on city buses after it has rolled out a promised "European-style" approach to fare evasion enforcement aboard the vehicles, Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said on Tuesday.Lieber, while testifying during a Feb. 3 state legislative budget hearing, made clear that the MTA will not activate OMNY tap-and-pay readers in the backs of buses until after it has established its new fare validation system on them. The reason for the delay, he has said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fare-evasion-mta-boss-lieber-rules-out-all-door-bus-boarding-until-european-model-of-enforcement-is-activated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fare-evasion-mta-boss-lieber-rules-out-all-door-bus-boarding-until-european-model-of-enforcement-is-activated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book on 1970s South Bronx fires named finalist for Gotham Book Prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[A book examining the South Bronx fires that displaced thousands of families in the 1970s and reshaped the Bronx has been named a finalist for the annual Gotham Book Prize, a $50,000 award recognizing outstanding fiction and non-fiction books about New York City.&nbsp;Bench Ansfield&rsquo;s &ldquo;Born in Flames: The Business of Arson and the Remaking of the American City&rdquo; challenges the longstanding narrative that blamed residents for the wave of arson that ravaged the South Bronx in the 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/book-on-1970s-south-bronx-fires-named-finalist-for-gotham-book-prize/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/book-on-1970s-south-bronx-fires-named-finalist-for-gotham-book-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx patient sues rehab center Odyssey House for alleged sexual abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a new lawsuit, a Bronx man alleges he was sexually abused by a counselor at Odyssey House in East Harlem, where the plaintiff was receiving treatment for mental health and addiction challenges.The lawsuit was filed Feb. 1 in the Bronx Supreme Court on behalf of plaintiff Calvin Harris, who lives in the Bronx. The alleged abuse occurred recently, on Dec. 27, 2025, after Harris entered into treatment on Dec. 12, according to court documents.&nbsp;Isobelle Surface, Odyssey House director of comm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-patient-sues-rehab-center-odyssey-house-for-alleged-sexual-abuse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-patient-sues-rehab-center-odyssey-house-for-alleged-sexual-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tenement Museum celebrates Black History Month with special family program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tenement Museum, a nonprofit on Manhattan's Lower East Side, will host a family program honoring Black History Month on Feb. 8.The Tenement Museum is located at 103 Orchard St., at the corner of Delancey Street.It has two historic tenement buildings at 97 and 103 Orchard St. The visitor center and ticket office are at 103 Orchard St.The museum said it welcomes the public into the historically recreated homes of immigrants, migrants, and refugees.&ldquo;We share their stories to inspire conne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tenement-museum-celebrates-black-history-month-with-special-family-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tenement-museum-celebrates-black-history-month-with-special-family-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Bronx to Business: Nonprofit boosts Caribbean food startups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx CookSpace is a newly renovated, shared commercial kitchen and incubator in the South Bronx, owned and operated by WHEDco, a nonprofit that believes everyone deserves healthy, vibrant communities.Bronx CookSpace supports over 25-member businesses, including caterers, bakers, packaged food and beverage producers, and early-stage restaurateurs &mdash; many founded by Caribbean immigrants or first-generation New Yorkers. The incubator is actively seeking new members.Member benefits include 24/]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/from-bronx-to-business-nonprofit-boosts-caribbean-food-startups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/from-bronx-to-business-nonprofit-boosts-caribbean-food-startups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanessa Gibson sworn in for second term as Bronx Borough President at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds gathered at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts for the second inauguration of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.Performances by the Renaissance Youth Center and Celia Cruz High School of Music set the stage for the evening.Gibson was elected as borough president for the second time after securing 83% of the vote in the November 2025 election.&ldquo;This year, our blueprint is &lsquo;the Bronx leads&rsquo; which is an affirmation and it&rsquo;s a call to action with a focus o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/vanessa-gibson-sworn-in-for-second-term-as-bronx-borough-president-at-lehman-center-for-the-performing-arts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/vanessa-gibson-sworn-in-for-second-term-as-bronx-borough-president-at-lehman-center-for-the-performing-arts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3-K and Pre-K Applications Are Now Open in NYC: Here’s What to Do First]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_420257" align="alignnone" width="822"] Getty Images[/caption]If you have a child turning 3 or 4 this year, New York City&rsquo;s free 3-K and Pre-K programs are now accepting applications. Here&rsquo;s who&rsquo;s eligible, how to apply, and why it&rsquo;s smart to start now.At a Glance:&nbsp;	Applications for NYC&rsquo;s free 3-K and Pre-K programs are officially open	Families have until February 27, 2026 to apply	Children turning 3 or 4 this year may be eligible	Multipl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/3-k-and-pre-k-applications-are-now-open-in-nyc-heres-what-to-do-first/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/3-k-and-pre-k-applications-are-now-open-in-nyc-heres-what-to-do-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3-K and Pre-K Applications Are Now Open in NYC: Apply by Feb. 27, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_420257" align="alignnone" width="822"] Getty Images[/caption]If you have a child turning 3 or 4 this year, New York City&rsquo;s free 3-K and Pre-K programs are now accepting applications. Here&rsquo;s who&rsquo;s eligible, how to apply, and why it&rsquo;s smart to start now.At a Glance:&nbsp;	Applications for NYC&rsquo;s free 3-K and Pre-K programs are officially open	Families have until February 27, 2026 to apply	Children turning 3 or 4 this year may be eligible	Multipl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/3-k-and-pre-k-applications-are-now-open-in-nyc-apply-by-feb-27-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/3-k-and-pre-k-applications-are-now-open-in-nyc-apply-by-feb-27-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Sanchez and Amanda Farías elected to lead Bronx City Council delegation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City Council 2026-2029 term is bringing fresh leadership representing the Bronx.At the second Stated Meeting of the new term on Jan. 29, Justin Sanchez and Amanda Far&iacute;as were elected to co-chair the Bronx delegation of nine representatives, including Sanchez&rsquo;s fellow newbies Shirley Aldebol and Elsie Encarnacion, along with returning members Eric Dinowitz, Pierina Sanchez, Althea Stevens, Kevin Riley and Oswald Feliz.&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/p/DUJnmfkAaYP/Sanchez, 34, is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/justin-sanchez-and-amanda-faras-elected-to-lead-bronx-city-council-delegation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/justin-sanchez-and-amanda-faras-elected-to-lead-bronx-city-council-delegation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Restaurant Week 2026: Best Deals, Menus, and Family-Friendly Spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_417195" align="alignnone" width="822"] Getty[/caption]The Ultimate Parents&rsquo; Guide to NYC Restaurant Week 2026After a long, cold day, the last thing most of us want to do is cook, and that&rsquo;s only one of the reasons why NYC Restaurant Week is so exciting. From Jan&#8239;20&ndash;Feb&#8239;12, NYC restaurants are offering 2-course lunches and 3-course dinners at $30, $45, and $60, which not only makes it easy to try new spots without overspending, but it also giv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-restaurant-week-2026-best-deals-menus-and-family-friendly-spots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-restaurant-week-2026-best-deals-menus-and-family-friendly-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor says Trump threat to strip federal funds over sanctuary city policies misses deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday, Feb. 2, marked the 33rd day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;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&rsquo;s finances. Here&rsquo;s a summary of what the mayor did today.A Trump administration threat to strip federal funding from states and cities with sanctuary policies has so far failed to materialize, Mayor Zohran Mamdan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-says-trump-threat-to-strip-federal-funds-over-sanctuary-city-policies-misses-deadline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-says-trump-threat-to-strip-federal-funds-over-sanctuary-city-policies-misses-deadline/</guid></item></channel></rss>