<?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, 05 Jun 2026 00:11:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><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[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[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[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><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees star Jazz Chisholm Jr. invests in Bronx students with new computer lab at Community School 55]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the Jazz Chisholm Foundation hosted a ribbon cutting unveiling a new computer lab at Community School 55, also known as the Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, in Morrisania.&nbsp;In 2023, Chisholm established the Jazz Chisholm Foundation, a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing meaningful opportunities for young athletes and their families from high need communities in Florida and the Bahamas.&nbsp;Chisholm said giving back to the community was important be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/yankees-star-jazz-chisholm-jr-invests-in-bronx-students-with-new-computer-lab-at-community-school-55/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/yankees-star-jazz-chisholm-jr-invests-in-bronx-students-with-new-computer-lab-at-community-school-55/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Theory 9 and New York Common Food Pantry hold food drive for community members]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theory 9 and the New York Common Food Pantry partnered to host their monthly community food drive for Bronx residents on Friday, Jan. 30, at Marie Curie High School, located at 120 W. 231st St.[caption id="attachment_139509" align="alignnone" width="1200"] The assortment of food made available at the January 2026 food drive from Theory 9 and the New York Common Food Pantry. Photo by Izaiah Zeek Barrow[/caption]Students from the school, along with volunteers, members of the Theory 9 team and comm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-theory-9-and-new-york-common-food-pantry-hold-food-drive-for-community-members/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-theory-9-and-new-york-common-food-pantry-hold-food-drive-for-community-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Black History Month, new art exhibits, Lunar New Year and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craft Corner: Black History Month Button MakingFriday, Feb. 6, 3:30-4:30 p.m.Morrisania Library, 610 E. 169 St.FreeChildren are invited to unleash their creativity as they design and create their own custom buttons inspired by Black history, culture and influential figures. We&rsquo;ll provide all the materials and offer suggestions for themes, symbols and inspiring quotes by highlighting some of the wonderful books in our collection written and illustrated by Black creators. This hands-on progr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-black-history-month-new-art-exhibits-lunar-new-year-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-black-history-month-new-art-exhibits-lunar-new-year-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme cold: Death toll rises to 16 in NYC, Mamdani said none lived in homeless encampments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixteen people have died outdoors in New York City during the extended stretch of extreme cold, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday, as the city marked its 11th consecutive day of below-freezing temperatures.According to the mayor, preliminary findings show hypothermia played a role in 13 of the deaths, while three appear to be overdose-related. Final determinations are still pending from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. &ldquo;Each of these lives lost is a tragedy,&rdquo; Mamdani said. &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/extreme-cold-death-toll-rises-to-16-in-nyc-mamdani-said-none-lived-in-homeless-encampments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/extreme-cold-death-toll-rises-to-16-in-nyc-mamdani-said-none-lived-in-homeless-encampments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An even bigger NYC subway system? Why transit experts say Mayor Mamdani should focus on that rather than fare-free buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York ought to focus on vastly expanding the subway system rather than investing in fare-free buses, a group of policy experts argues in a new report.The report, titled A Better Billion, the NYU Marron Institute's Transit Costs Project, makes the case to Mayor Zohran Mamdani that filling out many empty patches of the MTA subway map would be a far better use of the estimated $1 billion-a-year it would take to fund his proposal to eliminate fares on city buses.It presents a vision for 12 separa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/an-even-bigger-nyc-subway-system-why-transit-experts-say-mayor-mamdani-should-focus-on-that-rather-than-fare-free-buses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/an-even-bigger-nyc-subway-system-why-transit-experts-say-mayor-mamdani-should-focus-on-that-rather-than-fare-free-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lehman Center for Performing Arts unveils their Spring 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Salsa legends and gospel powerhouses, to disco classics and step dancing, the Lehman Center for Performing Arts is bringing global performances to the Bronx.Entering its 46th year, the Lehman Center returns this February with a packed Spring 2026 lineup showcasing legendary Latin artists, high-energy freestyle and R&amp;B, gospel favorites and internationally acclaimed dance performances.Here&rsquo;s a look at the lineup:REY RUIZ IN CONCERTSaturday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m.Cuban salsa superstar br]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-lehman-center-for-performing-arts-unveils-their-spring-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-lehman-center-for-performing-arts-unveils-their-spring-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC CRIME: Murders and shootings plummet to record-lows in January – but NYPD says rape and antisemitic crimes are up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new year of 2026 saw the &ldquo;safest January ever&rdquo; for gun violence, with the fewest murders, shootings, and shooting victims in recorded NYC history, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced on Monday.According to the NYPD&rsquo;s latest crime statistics, the Big Apple saw 40 shootings and 47 victims from shootings, compared to the previous all-time lows of 50 and 56, set in 2025 and 2019, respectively.&nbsp;It is not just about incidents, law enforcement authorities said. Murders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-crime-murders-and-shootings-plummet-to-record-lows-in-january-but-nypd-says-rape-and-antisemitic-crimes-are-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-crime-murders-and-shootings-plummet-to-record-lows-in-january-but-nypd-says-rape-and-antisemitic-crimes-are-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | The fastest way to save lives overnight is one more firefighter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire companies across the Bronx find themselves in an increasingly dangerous situation. The demands of the job are at an all-time high, while staffing is at an all-time low. The average engine company in the Bronx responds to 5,298 calls per year, and several engines have eclipsed 7,000 runs across the borough.Between augmenting EMS, increased call volume, and the spate of high-risk fires stemming from a combination of aging buildings, increasingly extreme weather, and the proliferation of lithi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-the-fastest-way-to-save-lives-overnight-is-one-more-firefighter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-the-fastest-way-to-save-lives-overnight-is-one-more-firefighter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx slashing suspect at large for attacking man following street argument]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives in the Bronx are looking for the suspect who brutally slashed a man following a dispute on Sunday morning.Police said the attack happened in front of an apartment building at 385 East 144th St. in Mott Haven at about 10:18 a.m. on Feb. 1.According to law enforcement sources, the victim, a 35-year-old man, became embroiled in a verbal dispute with the suspect. The reason for the argument was not immediately disclosed.Cops said the beef turned bloody when the perpetrator pulled out a sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-slashing-suspect-at-large-for-attacking-man-following-street-argument/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-slashing-suspect-at-large-for-attacking-man-following-street-argument/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four-alarm Bronx fire leaves two injured, 30 residents left out in the bitter cold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire marshals are investigating what sparked a four-alarm fire in the Bronx early on a frigid Monday morning that left two people injured and more than two dozen residents displaced.The Fire Department said the blaze broke out at about 12:20 a.m. on Feb. 2 at 1215 Grand Concourse in Highbridge.The first responding units from Division 6 arrived to find heavy fire emanating from a top-floor apartment of the five-story building. Amid the bitter cold and wind, the fire extended through the roof and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/four-alarm-bronx-fire-leaves-two-injured-30-residents-left-out-in-the-bitter-cold/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/four-alarm-bronx-fire-leaves-two-injured-30-residents-left-out-in-the-bitter-cold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Q&amp;A with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson on accomplishments and second term goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Borough President Vanessa L.&nbsp; Gibson was elected into office on November 2, 2021, serving over 1.3 million residents as the first woman and first African American to hold the office of the Bronx Borough President. A New York native, Gibson continues to serve the Bronx as she begins her second term.Gibson's inauguration is Feb. 1 from 3 p.m, to 6 p.m., at the Lehman College Performing Arts Center. Staff at the Bronx Times spoke with Gibson about her accomplishments during her first term, lik]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-qampa-with-bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-on-accomplishments-and-second-term-goals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-qampa-with-bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-on-accomplishments-and-second-term-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BronxWorks announces renovation plans and community priorities at annual Legislative Breakfast]]></title><description><![CDATA[BronxWorks, one of the borough&rsquo;s largest nonprofits, held its second annual Legislative Breakfast on Jan. 30 and outlined plans for renovations of the Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center under a new $7.5 million investment from elected officials.&nbsp;The planned work will improve accessibility at the historic building&rsquo;s front entrance, upgrade heating and cooling systems, add an elevator, reconstruct the lobby, renovate the second-floor restrooms and more.BronxWorks executives and s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronxworks-announces-renovation-plans-and-community-priorities-at-annual-legislative-breakfast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronxworks-announces-renovation-plans-and-community-priorities-at-annual-legislative-breakfast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still digging out: Mamdani says city has cleared mounds of snow from 100% of bus stops with shelters, days after winter storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday said thousands of city workers and contractors have made a significant dent in clearing the 8 to 15 inches of snow that buried the Big Apple on Sunday from city bus stops and crosswalks.Hizzoner, during an unrelated Jan. 30 news conference, said municipal workers have removed snow from 12,986 out of the city's roughly 14,000 bus stops &mdash; about 92% of stops overall and 100% of the 3,400 with shelters &mdash; since the blizzard on Sunday. He added they have also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/still-digging-out-mamdani-says-city-has-cleared-mounds-of-snow-from-100-of-bus-stops-with-shelters-days-after-winter-storm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/still-digging-out-mamdani-says-city-has-cleared-mounds-of-snow-from-100-of-bus-stops-with-shelters-days-after-winter-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grenada weighs pact to accept non-national deportees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grenada&rsquo;s government has published the draft of a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. to accept deportees who are unwilling to return home or whose native countries refuse to welcome them back.Made available late Thursday, the agreement is described as a non-binding arrangement. Either party can alter it by giving written notice. The agreement can also be terminated at any time with advance notice.In the MOU's details, Grenada appears to have succeeded in inserting a key clause. It r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/grenada-weighs-pact-to-accept-non-national-deportees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/grenada-weighs-pact-to-accept-non-national-deportees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Even if you have your own home, it can kill you’: Evergreen Gardens tenants detail dangerous living conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Eliezer Hernandez moved into an apartment at Evergreen Gardens with his girlfriend this past December, he didn&rsquo;t expect one of their two bathrooms to become a room he tried to keep closed due to fears for their safety.This is just one of many stories of families living in conditions cited in a state audit released Jan. 16 by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, which found mold, water damage and other hazardous conditions at Evergreen Gardens, a Mitchell-Lama development in Soundview.Da]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/even-if-you-have-your-own-home-it-can-kill-you-evergreen-gardens-tenants-detail-dangerous-living-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/even-if-you-have-your-own-home-it-can-kill-you-evergreen-gardens-tenants-detail-dangerous-living-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal Services NYC appoints Maribel Martinez-Gunter as Project Director of Bronx Legal Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legal Services NYC announced the appointment of Maribel Martinez-Gunter as the Project Director of Bronx Legal Services, the largest provider of free civil legal services in the borough.Martinez-Gunter, a longtime Bronx resident, has spent more than 18 years with Legal Services NYC. She began her career at Legal Services NYC as a staff attorney before going on to lead the organization&rsquo;s Family Law and Immigration Unit in their Manhattan office for more than a decade&ldquo;We are here to en]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/legal-services-nyc-appoints-maribel-martinez-gunter-as-project-director-of-bronx-legal-services/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/legal-services-nyc-appoints-maribel-martinez-gunter-as-project-director-of-bronx-legal-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council enacts sweeping street vendor reform package after overriding last of Mayor Adams’ vetoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City Council enacted three bills on Thursday that advocates say will revolutionize street vending in New York City, weeks after former Mayor Eric Adams vetoed them on his last day in office.The Street Vendor Reform Package, consisting of Intros&nbsp;431-B,&nbsp;408&nbsp;and&nbsp;1251, are now set to shorten administrative delays and expand the cap by allowing the City to grant a potential 10,700 new general vending licenses in 2027 and adding 2,200 supervisory licenses available for food ven]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-enacts-sweeping-street-vendor-reform-package-after-overriding-last-of-mayor-adams-vetoes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-enacts-sweeping-street-vendor-reform-package-after-overriding-last-of-mayor-adams-vetoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Knowledge House builds a pipeline of tech talent rooted in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the heart of the Bronx, New York, where immigrant families and working-class communities have long faced barriers to opportunity, Jerilyn Rodriguez-Williams is working to ensure residents are included in the digital economy. Her efforts are making a notable difference in the area.Rodriguez-Williams is the co-founder and CEO of The Knowledge House (TKH), a nonprofit organization founded in 2014. Its mission is to empower and sustain a pipeline of technologists and digital leaders who uplift th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-knowledge-house-builds-a-pipeline-of-tech-talent-rooted-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-knowledge-house-builds-a-pipeline-of-tech-talent-rooted-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | In a housing crisis, New Yorkers deserve clear Co-op application rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City is facing a severe housing and affordability crisis. In such a constrained environment, every part of our housing system must operate efficiently, fairly, and transparently. Yet for too long, one major pathway to homeownership &mdash; the cooperative apartment purchase process &mdash; has operated with little structure and virtually no accountability.That is precisely the gap the City Council sought to address through my bill, Intro 1120 &mdash; and why it is critical that the Coun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-in-a-housing-crisis-new-yorkers-deserve-clear-co-op-application-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-in-a-housing-crisis-new-yorkers-deserve-clear-co-op-application-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Council Members Eric Dinowitz and Shirley Aldebol visit picket line as Nurses Strike enters week three]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Bronx City Council members, Eric Dinowitz of District 11 and Shirley Adlebol of District 13, joined nurses on the picket line outside Montefiore on Wednesday, marking Day 17 of the largest nursing strike in city history.&nbsp;Since the strike began, NYSNA nurses at Montefiore have demanded increased protections against workplace violence and lower staffing ratios, especially in the emergency department. Some have also called out hospital leadership for what they called corporate greed and di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-council-members-eric-dinowitz-and-shirley-aldebol-visit-picket-line-as-nurses-strike-enters-week-three/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-council-members-eric-dinowitz-and-shirley-aldebol-visit-picket-line-as-nurses-strike-enters-week-three/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeless man in Bronx booked for sparking deadly high-rise fire and explosion that displaced 175 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[A homeless man was booked in the Bronx on Wednesday for setting off a massive four-alarm fire inside an apartment building that left one person dead, 15 others injured and more than 175 residents displaced.Samuel Calderon, 55, faces murder, manslaughter, and a host of other charges for his alleged role in igniting the inferno within the Boston Secor Houses at 3475 Bivona St. in Eastchester just before 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 24.&nbsp;The fire sparked an explosion on the 15th and 16th floors, damaging]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/homeless-man-in-bronx-booked-for-sparking-deadly-high-rise-fire-and-explosion-that-displaced-175-people/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/homeless-man-in-bronx-booked-for-sparking-deadly-high-rise-fire-and-explosion-that-displaced-175-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominican table tennis star Yasiris Ortiz brings her talents to “Marty Supreme” and NYC schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new movie &ldquo;Marty Supreme&rdquo; shone an unexpected spotlight on table tennis &mdash; but that light never faded for champion player Yasiris Ortiz of the north Bronx, who fell in love with the sport at age 8 and won her first tournament a year later.&nbsp;To Ortiz, a 28-year-old Dominican immigrant, table tennis has become a launchpad for finding community here in New York City. In addition to her professional play, she successfully launched an after-school program and a brand-new nonp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dominican-table-tennis-star-yasiris-ortiz-brings-her-talents-to-marty-supreme-and-nyc-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dominican-table-tennis-star-yasiris-ortiz-brings-her-talents-to-marty-supreme-and-nyc-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery underway for 40 affordable units in Morris Heights, rent starts at $723]]></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 in progress for 40 units in a 12-story residential building at 29 Featherbed Ln. in Morris Heights.The structure has 160 total housing units, of which 120 are at market rate. Of the 40 affordable units set aside, 16 of them are intended for those earning 40% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $64,800, while the other 24 are for thos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-underway-for-40-affordable-units-in-morris-heights-rent-starts-at-723/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-underway-for-40-affordable-units-in-morris-heights-rent-starts-at-723/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx appoint new chiefs of urology and neurosurgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx announced the appointments of new Chief of Urology Grace Hyun, MD, and new Chief of Neurosurgery Nassir Mansour, MD, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, with both of the appointments having become effective on Jan. 1.Dr. Hyun, who took over the position from Dr. Judy Siegel, previously served as the Director of Pediatric Urology at NYU Langone, where she was also an Associate Professor. After graduating from Cornell University, she completed her Urology res]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-health-hospitalsjacobi-north-central-bronx-appoint-new-chiefs-of-urology-and-neurosurgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-health-hospitalsjacobi-north-central-bronx-appoint-new-chiefs-of-urology-and-neurosurgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery running for four units in Belmont residential building, rent starts at $2,525]]></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 four units at 2305 Belmont Ave. in Belmont.The building has 12 total residences, of which 8 are at market rate. The four units set aside are each intended for those earning 130% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $210,600.Three of the apartments set aside are one-bedroom units. These units can accommodate up to three]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-running-for-four-units-in-belmont-residential-building-rent-starts-at-2525/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-running-for-four-units-in-belmont-residential-building-rent-starts-at-2525/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three NYC Health + Hospitals locations awarded for outstanding care to patients with high-consequence infectious diseases]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals announced that three of its acute care hospitals have been named as recipients of the Level 2 Special Pathogen Treatment and Network Development (STAND) Award from the National Special Pathogen System (NSPS) on Thursday, Jan. 15.The three locations to earn this award were NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst in Queens, NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in the Bronx and NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem in Manhattan. Receiving this designation formally recognizes these facilities as NSP]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/three-nyc-health-hospitals-locations-awarded-for-outstanding-care-to-patients-with-high-consequence-infectious-diseases/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/three-nyc-health-hospitals-locations-awarded-for-outstanding-care-to-patients-with-high-consequence-infectious-diseases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Country Club convent to be redeveloped into three-story apartment building]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sisters Servants of Mary convent in the Country Club neighborhood of the Bronx is in the process of being sold and redeveloped into a three-story apartment building with eighty-two units and eighty-two parking spaces.While the city&rsquo;s Automated City Register Information System has not listed documents indicating the sale has been finalized, the permit lists Steven Westreich, president of Westbridge Realty Group, as the new property owner of the 58,000-square-foot site.The Bronx Times pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/former-country-club-convent-to-be-redeveloped-into-three-story-apartment-building/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/former-country-club-convent-to-be-redeveloped-into-three-story-apartment-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street safety: NYC tied a record low for traffic deaths in 2025, advocates report while offering Mamdani tips for improvement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year was one of the safest for New York City streets on record, street safety advocates reported on Tuesday.The groups, Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets, found that last year was tied with 2018 for the least traffic deaths in the five boroughs since 1910. Both organizations credited street safety improvements made in recent years that they now want Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration to build upon.According to the report released on Jan. 28, the city saw 206 death]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/street-safety-nyc-tied-a-record-low-for-traffic-deaths-in-2025-advocates-report-while-offering-mamdani-tips-for-improvement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/street-safety-nyc-tied-a-record-low-for-traffic-deaths-in-2025-advocates-report-while-offering-mamdani-tips-for-improvement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming 8-story mixed-use building in Crotona Park East nearing topping out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction of an 8-story mixed-use building with 98 rental units is nearing the topping-out phase at 1723 Boston Rd. in Crotona Park East.The structure currently stands 6 stories tall and a framework is in place for the seventh floor. The construction crews are framing out the fenestration with metal studs and insulation boards behind the scaffolding and netting.At the current pace of construction work, the topping out may be completed within the next two weeks.When completed, the building wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/upcoming-8-story-mixed-use-building-in-crotona-park-east-nearing-topping-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/upcoming-8-story-mixed-use-building-in-crotona-park-east-nearing-topping-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contractor suspended following Burnside Avenue demollition collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Buildings (DOB) has taken serious action against the contractor for 57 East Burnside Ave., where a wall from a one-story commercial building under demolition collapsed on Jan. 12.&nbsp;No injuries were reported after tons of brick, sidewalk scaffolding and other debris covered the street and sidewalk along Walton Ave., but General Contractor Yakov Eisenbach of Hexagon Industries Inc. is now permanently barred from DOB work permits as a general contractor and faces up to $175,00]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/contractor-suspended-following-burnside-avenue-demollition-collapse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/contractor-suspended-following-burnside-avenue-demollition-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One G or two? MTA celebrates Throgs Neck Bridge 65 year anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheers to the Throgs Neck Bridge! The critical connector between the Bronx and Queens is turning 65 years old, having opened to traffic this month in 1961.MTA Bridges and Tunnels is marking the occasion with a special exhibit at Grand Central Station featuring original construction drawings and records, which will remain open until June.Nellie Hankins, special archive and engineering manager for MTA Bridge and Tunnels, said the exhibit provides an opportunity to appreciate the bridge.&nbsp;&ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/one-g-or-two-mta-celebrates-throgs-neck-bridge-65-year-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/one-g-or-two-mta-celebrates-throgs-neck-bridge-65-year-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black History Month 2026: Great Events in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_418392" align="alignnone" width="822"] Pexels[/caption]February is Black History Month, a great time to celebrate the amazing contributions of Black Americans who&rsquo;ve shaped our world. We&rsquo;ve put together a list of family-friendly events happening around New York all month long.At a Glance:	Special storytimes at the Children's Museum of Manhattan, City Point BKLYN, and various libraries.	Historical reenactments at New York Historical and at St. Paul&rsquo;s Chur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/black-history-month-2026-great-events-in-nyc-long-island-and-westchester/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/black-history-month-2026-great-events-in-nyc-long-island-and-westchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Museum opens “must-see” Seventh AIM Biennial show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several hundred visitors turned out for the opening of the Bronx Museum&rsquo;s Seventh AIM Biennial on Jan. 23, which showcased 28 rising local artists and was named a must-see art show by Gothamist and Observer.Those featured represented the two most recent cohorts from the Bronx Museum&rsquo;s AIM (formerly called Artist in the Marketplace) program, a prestigious yearlong professional development fellowship for New York City-based artists.&nbsp;Organized around the theme &ldquo;Forms of Conne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-museum-opens-must-see-seventh-aim-biennial-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-museum-opens-must-see-seventh-aim-biennial-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 12 inches of snow hits the Bronx during Winter Storm Fern]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx received more than 12 inches of snow over the weekend as Winter Storm Fern moved through the region, leaving behind one of the heaviest snowfalls of the season, according to the National Weather Service.Snow began falling late Saturday and continued into Sunday as part of a broader winter storm system affecting the Southern and Eastern United States.<br />
In the Bronx, snowfall reached up to 13.5 inches in Fordham &mdash; the third-highest total recorded in New York City&mdash; trailing onl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/over-12-inches-of-snow-hits-the-bronx-during-winter-storm-fern/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/over-12-inches-of-snow-hits-the-bronx-during-winter-storm-fern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subway crime dipped 4% in 2025 compared to the previous year; December saw slight uptick: NYPD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subway crime was down 4% in 2025 compared to the previous year, but felonies on the rails rose slightly in December, according to NYPD subway crime data.Across the six major subway crime categories, there were 91 fewer reported incidents over the 12 months of 2025, a drop from 2,251 to 2,160. The numbers were included in NYPD data posted online ahead of the MTA's January board meeting on Wednesday. The major subway crime categories include murder, rape, robbery, felony assault, burglary, and gra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/subway-crime-dipped-4-in-2025-compared-to-the-previous-year-december-saw-slight-uptick-nypd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/subway-crime-dipped-4-in-2025-compared-to-the-previous-year-december-saw-slight-uptick-nypd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | live music, exercise, Black History Month celebrations and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calle y Diamantes Video Release Party and Live PerformanceFriday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.The Bronx Brewery and Empanology, 856 E. 136 St.$31.05Celebrate the official video release of Calle y Diamantes and see a live performance! &iexcl;QUE VIVA LA SALSA! A fun-filled evening of music, dancing and great company.For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/calle-y-diamantes-video-release-party-live-performance-tickets-1980266848451.&nbsp;&nbsp;Scent and Savor Candle ExperienceScent and Savor, Ja]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-live-music-exercise-black-history-month-celebrations-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-live-music-exercise-black-history-month-celebrations-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Clean the Damn Streets” candidate Justin Sanchez sworn in as Council Member for District 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Sanchez was sworn in on Jan. 17, as a council member for New York City District 17, officially beginning his term representing Hunts Point, Longwood, Morrisania and surrounding South Bronx neighborhoods.&nbsp;As snow fell steadily outside, residents, students, faith leaders and elected officials gathered to watch Sanchez take the oath of office in the district he won just months earlier after running a campaign focused on sanitation, neighborhood safety and door-to-door organizing.The cer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/clean-the-damn-streets-candidate-justin-sanchez-sworn-in-as-council-member-for-district-17/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/clean-the-damn-streets-candidate-justin-sanchez-sworn-in-as-council-member-for-district-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WINTER STORM: MTA running regular weekday subway service, with widespread delays, Lieber says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MTA is operating full weekday subway service, albeit with widespread delays, on Monday morning after a winter storm that blanketed the five boroughs with between 8 and 15 inches of snow on Sunday.MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber took to the airwaves Monday morning in a host of TV and radio hits to update New Yorkers on the state of the city's public transit systems as they braved the snow for their morning commutes."We are operating full weekday service on the subways, on buses, the commuter r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-mta-running-regular-weekday-subway-service-with-widespread-delays-lieber-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-mta-running-regular-weekday-subway-service-with-widespread-delays-lieber-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Mount Saint Vincent launches D2C Justice Institute focused on public safety, justice and community trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Mount Saint Vincent (UMSV) and the nonprofit Dedication to Community (D2C) have partnered to establish the D2C Justice Institute at the college.The D2C Justice Institute will work to demonstrate how higher education can remain relevant, trusted, impactful and grounded in real-world practice through the integration of real-world justice and public safety practices into academic and public programming.&ldquo;The University's D2C Justice Institute reflects our shared commitment to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/university-of-mount-saint-vincent-launches-d2c-justice-institute-focused-on-public-safety-justice-and-community-trust/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/university-of-mount-saint-vincent-launches-d2c-justice-institute-focused-on-public-safety-justice-and-community-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx shooting near Van Cortlandt Park leaves Hudson Valley man dead, another seriously injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives in the Bronx are looking for the gunman who shot one man dead and injured another early on a frigid Sunday morning.According to police sources, the two victims were attacked while walking near the corner of West 242nd Street and Broadway near Van Cortlandt Park at about 2:50 a.m. on Jan. 25.Sources familiar with the case said 44-year-old Keon Gill, of Middletown, NY, and a 35-year-old man were approached by the suspect, who immediately engaged them in an argument that quickly turned p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-near-van-cortlandt-park-leaves-hudson-valley-man-dead-another-seriously-injured/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-near-van-cortlandt-park-leaves-hudson-valley-man-dead-another-seriously-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WINTER STORM: How PlowNYC helps you track snow plow progress in your neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Yorkers will hear the rumble of snow plows on their streets Sunday, if the forecasters are right. They can also track where, when, and how often those plows have visited their blocks.Snow will start falling early Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service, and continue through Monday afternoon, with the heaviest accumulation predicted on Sunday afternoon and evening. City officials have said the city is well-prepared for the snow, especially for keeping roadways &mdash; from h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-how-plownyc-helps-you-track-snow-plow-progress-in-your-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-how-plownyc-helps-you-track-snow-plow-progress-in-your-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx gas blast: One dead, 15 wounded, 175 people displaced after high-rise explosion: FDNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire marshals are now investigating a Bronx gas explosion at a high-rise apartment building early on Saturday morning that left one person dead and 15 others seriously injured.The FDNY said the blast occurred just before 12:10 a.m. on Jan. 24 as firefighters were investigating a gas odor emanating from the upper floors of 3485 Bivona St., a high-rise apartment building within the Boston Secor Houses, a public housing complex.The explosion caused "severe structural damage in six apartments" on ea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-gas-blast-one-dead-15-wounded-175-people-displaced-after-high-rise-explosion-fdny/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-gas-blast-one-dead-15-wounded-175-people-displaced-after-high-rise-explosion-fdny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WINTER STORM: Mamdani will need to avoid snowy pitfalls of predecessors in his first real test as mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nothing cross-examines a New York City mayor in the court of public opinion quite like a major winter storm, as Mayor Zohran Mamdani is about to learn.&nbsp;Just three weeks into his four-year term as the city&rsquo;s chief executive, Mamdani has spent the latter half of this week gearing up for a dramatic nor&rsquo;easter expected to blow in early Sunday morning. As of Friday afternoon, forecasts predict between 10 and 15 inches of snow will fall between Sunday and Monday.Donning a classic New]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-mamdani-will-need-to-avoid-snowy-pitfalls-of-predecessors-in-his-first-real-test-as-mayor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-mamdani-will-need-to-avoid-snowy-pitfalls-of-predecessors-in-his-first-real-test-as-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car Insurance Costs Are Breaking Small Businesses, But Help Is On The Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York&rsquo;s affordability crisis is squeezing small businesses from every direction. Rising rents, higher labor costs, supply chain disruptions, and inflation have already pushed many neighborhood companies to the brink. But one major cost driver has quietly become one of the most punishing: auto insurance.New York drivers now pay some of the highest auto insurance rates in the nation, nearly double the national average. According to Bankrate, full coverage costs an average of $4,031 per ye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/car-insurance-costs-are-breaking-small-businesses-but-help-is-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/car-insurance-costs-are-breaking-small-businesses-but-help-is-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mourners pay respects to Pamela Guerrero, who died under mysterious circumstances in Soundview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pamela Guerrero, 29, who was found dead last month in a Soundview apartment building, was laid to rest and honored by hundreds of mourners on Jan. 23 at Holy Cross Church.Many lined up to pay their respects to Guerrero, who lay in an open white casket, as her mother, Paulina Pacheco, clung to the side of the casket and cried.To Guerrero&rsquo;s family, frustratingly little is known about how and why she died. She was found unresponsive Dec. 21 at 1225 Stratford Ave., about two blocks from her mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mourners-pay-respects-to-pamela-guerrero-who-died-under-mysterious-circumstances-in-soundview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mourners-pay-respects-to-pamela-guerrero-who-died-under-mysterious-circumstances-in-soundview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WINTER STORM: MTA system to remain operational as NYC experiences big snowfall, MTA chair says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTA Chair Janno Lieber has stated that the city's transit network will remain operational as New York City prepares for a potentially historic winter storm this weekend, with forecasts predicting at least 10 inches of snow Sunday into Monday.The forecasted snowfall, expected to begin late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, would be the city's biggest in years, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at a briefing Friday morning. Still, Lieber said the MTA system stands ready to deal with whatever nature]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-mta-system-to-remain-operational-as-nyc-experiences-big-snowfall-mta-chair-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-mta-system-to-remain-operational-as-nyc-experiences-big-snowfall-mta-chair-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WINTER STORM: MTA system to remain operational as NYC experiences big snowfall, Lieber says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTA Chair Janno Lieber has stated that the city's transit network will remain operational as New York City prepares for a potentially historic winter storm this weekend, with forecasts predicting at least 10 inches of snow Sunday into Monday.The forecasted snowfall, expected to begin late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, would be the city's biggest in years, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at a briefing Friday morning. Still, Lieber said the MTA system stands ready to deal with whatever nature]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-mta-system-to-remain-operational-as-nyc-experiences-big-snowfall-lieber-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-mta-system-to-remain-operational-as-nyc-experiences-big-snowfall-lieber-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Opera to perform Mozart’s ‘Idomeneo’ this February at Lehman College]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Opera will be performing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Idomeneo" on Thursday, Feb. 12, Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 15, at Lehman College's Lovinger Theater, located at 250 Bedford Park Blvd. W.Idomeneo, set on the island of Crete in the aftermath of the Trojan War, is a high-stakes tale of gods, love and sacrifice. It will be performed in English by a talented cast and ensemble, many of whom&nbsp;are coming off recent local, regional and international performances before joining to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-opera-to-perform-mozarts-idomeneo-this-february-at-lehman-college/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-opera-to-perform-mozarts-idomeneo-this-february-at-lehman-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WINTER STORM WATCH: NYC students will have online learning if snow shutters schools on Monday, says Mamdani]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a potentially historic winter storm approaches New York City this weekend, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday that even if schools are closed to in-person instruction, classes will continue online.Speaking at a press briefing at the city&rsquo;s Emergency Management Department on Jan. 23, Mamdani said public schools will either remain open or pivot to remote learning on Monday, with a final decision expected by noon on Sunday. A full closure without instruction, he said, is not under considerat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-watch-nyc-students-will-have-online-learning-if-snow-shutters-schools-on-monday-says-mamdani/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-watch-nyc-students-will-have-online-learning-if-snow-shutters-schools-on-monday-says-mamdani/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WINTER STORM: NYC students will have online learning if snow shutters schools on Monday, says Mamdani]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a potentially historic winter storm approaches New York City this weekend, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday that even if schools are closed to in-person instruction, classes will continue online.Speaking at a press briefing at the city&rsquo;s Emergency Management Department on Jan. 23, Mamdani said public schools will either remain open or pivot to remote learning on Monday, with a final decision expected by noon on Sunday. A full closure without instruction, he said, is not under considerat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-nyc-students-will-have-online-learning-if-snow-shutters-schools-on-monday-says-mamdani/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-nyc-students-will-have-online-learning-if-snow-shutters-schools-on-monday-says-mamdani/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Easy Fresh Snow Activities That Keep Kids Outside Longer]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_417687" align="alignnone" width="822"] Getty Images[/caption]Fresh snow activities only require two things: warm coats and a little willingness to let go of perfection!At a Glance:	These fresh snow activities are easy, cheap, creative, and don&rsquo;t require much prep.	The trick is leaning into it before it turns slushy and gray. Remind the kiddos that we&rsquo;re only using fresh, clean snow. Avoid playing with snow that&rsquo;s near streets or where animals (pets or ot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/8-easy-fresh-snow-activities-that-keep-kids-outside-longer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/8-easy-fresh-snow-activities-that-keep-kids-outside-longer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congress approves over $15 million in federal funding for Bronx projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congress approved a sweeping federal funding package that will provide more than $15 million for infrastructure, supporting improvements to infrastructure, housing and community programs in the Bronx.The funding was secured by U.S Rep Ritchie Torres through Community Project Funding, which allows members of Congress to request federal dollars for local projects.<br />
Torres&rsquo; office said it received more than 100 proposals and submitted 15 projects to the House Committee on Appropriations, the m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/congress-approves-over-15-million-in-federal-funding-for-bronx-projects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/congress-approves-over-15-million-in-federal-funding-for-bronx-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 Fresh Snow Edible Treats That Feel Like Winter Magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_417674" align="alignnone" width="822"] Getty Images[/caption]If you've ever wondered what to do post-snowstorm, look no further: these fresh snow edible treats are here to charm the kiddos over!At a Glance:	Fresh snow treats don&rsquo;t need perfection: it&rsquo;s designed to be wild, creative, and cool!	Always use clean, freshly fallen snow from the top layer, and avoid areas near roads or where pets have been.	Cold weather safety first! Bundle your kids up, step outside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/11-fresh-snow-edible-treats-that-feel-like-winter-magic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/11-fresh-snow-edible-treats-that-feel-like-winter-magic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three teenagers charged for deadly Bronx shooting that claimed 19-year-old man’s life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three teenagers have been charged with the cold-blooded fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in the Bronx earlier this week.The three suspects, whose identifications were not released by the NYPD due to their ages, were apprehended on Thursday afternoon following an investigation by the 47th Precinct. Each suspect &mdash; two of whom were 15 years of age; the other, 16 years old &mdash; faces charges of murder and criminal possession of a weapon.Police said the teenage trio shot Turner Jahmir, 19]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/three-teenagers-charged-for-deadly-bronx-shooting-that-claimed-19-year-old-mans-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/three-teenagers-charged-for-deadly-bronx-shooting-that-claimed-19-year-old-mans-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonprofit Roads to Success kicks off 25th anniversary celebration on MLK Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nonprofit Roads to Success celebrated 25 years of empowering youths and strengthening communities on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Roads to Success reflects Dr. King's spirit and legacy through its leadership rooted in compassion, action and helping others. The organization is committed to championing children and young adults across New York City, including inspiring and empowering them to take control of their futures by giving them access to equitable paths to success.As part of the nonprofi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nonprofit-roads-to-success-kicks-off-25th-anniversary-celebration-on-mlk-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nonprofit-roads-to-success-kicks-off-25th-anniversary-celebration-on-mlk-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals appoints new Deputy Chief Nursing Officer at North Central Bronx campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals CEO Christopher Mastromano announced the appointment of Dr. Sheba Thomas as the new Deputy Chief Nursing Officer at the North Central Bronx campus on Tuesday, Jan. 20.Dr. Thomas earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the New York Institute of Technology before getting a Master of Science degree from Long Island University. Additionally, she is a board-certified Nurse Executiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-health-hospitals-appoints-new-deputy-chief-nursing-officer-at-north-central-bronx-campus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-health-hospitals-appoints-new-deputy-chief-nursing-officer-at-north-central-bronx-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Chamber of Commerce inducts new members to Board of Directors amid record growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[New and returning members of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce board of directors took their oath of office on Jan. 22, as representatives of the borough&rsquo;s expanding business landscape.&nbsp;In an event at Manhattan University, Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz administered the oath, which in part said: &ldquo;I will act in the best interests of the organization, uphold its mission and values, exercise my responsibilities with integrity and care, and support the Chamber&rsquo;s role as a truste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-chamber-of-commerce-inducts-new-members-to-board-of-directors-amid-record-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-chamber-of-commerce-inducts-new-members-to-board-of-directors-amid-record-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WINTER STORM WATCH: NYC mobilizing ahead of possible snowstorm, Mamdani says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major winter storm will likely hit New York City this weekend, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday the city is leaving nothing to chance.Mamdani said the Sanitation Department would begin pretreating the city's highways, major streets, and bike lanes with brine on Friday to prevent ice and snow buildup in advance of the storm.On Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service (NWS) put New York City under a winter storm watch from late Saturday night, Jan. 24, through Monday afternoon, Jan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-watch-nyc-mobilizing-ahead-of-possible-snowstorm-mamdani-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-watch-nyc-mobilizing-ahead-of-possible-snowstorm-mamdani-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New documentary on legendary Bronx graffiti group TATS CRU shows in South Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new documentary covering the renowned Bronx graffiti artist group TATS CRU screened in the South Bronx on Sunday night &mdash; the film&rsquo;s final showing after screenings at several locations across New York City.&ldquo;Spray Can Stories: TATS CRU&rdquo; premiered at Sankofa Haus, an event venue in Mott Haven. Featuring interviews with members Sotero &ldquo;BG183&rdquo; Ortiz and Hector &ldquo;Nicer&rdquo; Nazario, the 38-minute documentary describes the group&rsquo;s start and rise to pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-documentary-on-legendary-bronx-graffiti-group-tats-cru-shows-in-south-bronx/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-documentary-on-legendary-bronx-graffiti-group-tats-cru-shows-in-south-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester County perform restoration work at Crotona Park East church to mark MLK Day of Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County brought volunteers together on Monday, Jan. 19, to help restore All Souls Evangelical Church, located at 1701 Vyse Ave. in Crotona Park East.This effort, which was centered on service, reflection and meaningful community impact, saw volunteers from youth, faith-based and campus groups spend the day restoring the historic church by painting the interior and creating vibrant murals.[c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-habitat-for-humanity-nyc-and-westchester-county-perform-restoration-work-at-crotona-park-east-church-to-mark-mlk-day-of-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-habitat-for-humanity-nyc-and-westchester-county-perform-restoration-work-at-crotona-park-east-church-to-mark-mlk-day-of-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx murder-suicide: Retired Port Authority cop shot sister dead and wounded mother before taking own life, sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man identified as a retired Port Authority Police Department officer allegedly shot his sister dead and wounded his senior mother, then turned the gun on himself, in an apparent Bronx murder-suicide attempt on Thursday morning.Police sources said the carnage unfolded inside a ground-floor apartment at 2500 Johnson Ave. in Spuyten Duyvil just before 8 a.m. on Jan. 22.Officers from the 50th Precinct rushed to the location after receiving reports that multiple people had been shot.Upon arriving a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-murder-suicide-retired-port-authority-cop-shot-sister-dead-and-wounded-mother-before-taking-own-life-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-murder-suicide-retired-port-authority-cop-shot-sister-dead-and-wounded-mother-before-taking-own-life-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Possible Bronx murder-suicide involves retired Port Authority cop who shot sister dead and wounded mother, sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man identified as a retired Port Authority Police Department officer allegedly shot his sister dead and wounded his senior mother, then turned the gun on himself, in a horrific Bronx murder-suicide attempt on Thursday morning.Police sources said the carnage unfolded inside a ground-floor apartment at 2500 Johnson Ave. in Spuyten Duyvil just before 8 a.m. on Jan. 22.Officers from the 50th Precinct rushed to the location after receiving reports that multiple people had been shot.Upon arriving at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/breaking-possible-bronx-murder-suicide-involves-retired-port-authority-cop-who-shot-sister-dead-and-wounded-mother-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/breaking-possible-bronx-murder-suicide-involves-retired-port-authority-cop-who-shot-sister-dead-and-wounded-mother-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Possible Bronx murder-suicide involves man with Port Authority Police ID shooting sister dead and wounding mother, sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man believed to be a Port Authority Police Department officer allegedly shot his sister dead and wounded his senior mother, then turned the gun on himself, in a horrific Bronx murder-suicide attempt on Thursday morning.Police sources said the carnage unfolded inside a ground-floor apartment at 2500 Johnson Ave. in Spuyten Duyvil just before 8 a.m. on Jan. 22.Officers from the 50th Precinct rushed to the location after receiving reports that multiple people had been shot.Upon arriving at the sc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/breaking-possible-bronx-murder-suicide-involves-man-with-port-authority-police-id-shooting-sister-dead-and-wounding-mother-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/breaking-possible-bronx-murder-suicide-involves-man-with-port-authority-police-id-shooting-sister-dead-and-wounding-mother-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renderings unveiled for proposed two-tower, 805-unit residential complex in New Rochelle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renderings have been released for a proposed two-tower residential complex that would feature 805 total rental units at 466 Main St. in New Rochelle, Westchester County.Both towers would be 28 stories tall and span 929,415 square feet. In addition to the 805 rental units, the property would also have retail on the ground floor, an outdoor swimming pool, a valet parking garage capable of fitting up to 711 vehicles and indoor and outdoor amenities that cover 25,000 square feet.[caption id="attachm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/renderings-unveiled-for-proposed-two-tower-805-unit-residential-complex-in-new-rochelle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/renderings-unveiled-for-proposed-two-tower-805-unit-residential-complex-in-new-rochelle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx teen shot dead just blocks away from his home: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in the Bronx are looking for the gunman who fatally shot a teen not far from his home on Wednesday evening.According to police sources, officers from the 47th Precinct rushed to a residential neighborhood located at 3685 Secor Ave. in Eastchester at around 5:39 p.m. on Jan. 21.Upon arrival, cops discovered 19-year-old Jahmir Turner lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to his back. The location where Turner was found is about a five-minute walk from his Bivona Street home.EMS rushed Tu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-teen-shot-dead-just-blocks-away-from-his-home-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-teen-shot-dead-just-blocks-away-from-his-home-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will NYC public school students get a snow day if storm hits this weekend? Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels says, ‘Let’s see’]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a major snowstorm expected to hit the Big Apple on Sunday, students at NYC public schools might just get the next day off. Or, at least off from navigating the hallways and classrooms of school.Remote lessons will be provided in lieu of in-person classes on Monday, should the storm turn out to be severe, new Schools Chancellor&nbsp;Kamar Samuels said on Wednesday morning.Reporters on PIX11 Morning News asked Samuels if schools will be open on Jan. 26, a day after a potential snowstorm hits]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/will-nyc-public-school-students-get-a-snow-day-if-storm-hits-this-weekend-schools-chancellor-kamar-samuels-says-lets-see/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/will-nyc-public-school-students-get-a-snow-day-if-storm-hits-this-weekend-schools-chancellor-kamar-samuels-says-lets-see/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NURSES STRIKE: Talks to resume as cold grips NYC, with a path of a potential agreement seeming to open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing some 15,000 striking nurses said Wednesday it is going back to the bargaining table Thursday at the urging of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) said it would resume talks with hospital bosses in the hope of finally putting the long nurses strike to an end just before a major cold snap hits the Big Apple."NYSNA nurses at Montefiore, Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside and West, and NewYork-Presbyterian will re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nurses-strike-talks-to-resume-as-cold-grips-nyc-with-a-path-of-a-potential-agreement-seeming-to-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nurses-strike-talks-to-resume-as-cold-grips-nyc-with-a-path-of-a-potential-agreement-seeming-to-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cody Bellinger re-signs with Yankees on 5-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Yankees' option to remain immovable in contract talks ultimately worked out, and Cody Bellinger is staying in the Bronx.The veteran outfielder/first baseman has agreed to a five-year, $162.5 million deal to stay with New York, per multiple reports on Wednesday. The deal includes opt-outs after the second and third years, as well as a no-trade clause.It brings a weeks-long stalemate to an end, as the Yankees were unwilling to go more than five years on a deal, while Bellinger and his agent, S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/cody-bellinger-re-signs-with-yankees-on-5-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/cody-bellinger-re-signs-with-yankees-on-5-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor takes on hotel ‘junk fees,’ condemns antisemitism in Brooklyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday, Jan. 21, marked the 21st 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 hit the three-week mark of his historic administration on Wednesday, continuing to zero in on his affordability agenda with a ban]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-takes-on-hotel-junk-fees-condemns-antisemitism-in-brooklyn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-takes-on-hotel-junk-fees-condemns-antisemitism-in-brooklyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter storm could bring 6 inches of snow to the Bronx this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx, along with the New York City metro area, are bracing for a potential winter storm expected to move into the region beginning Sunday and lasting into Monday, with forecasters predicting several inches of snow.The snowfall is a part of a larger winter storm affecting the Southern and Eastern United States could bring up to six inches of snow or more, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologists caution that it is too early to predict which areas will be hit the hardest.&ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-could-bring-6-inches-of-snow-to-the-bronx-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/winter-storm-could-bring-6-inches-of-snow-to-the-bronx-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction progressing on La Central’s last two buildings, with framing work currently underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[After breaking ground last June, construction continues to move along on the final two residential buildings of the La Central housing complex at 625 Brook Ave. and 671 Brook Ave. in Melrose.Both buildings, which represent the final phase of La Central's construction, are undergoing framing work.[caption id="attachment_139054" align="alignnone" width="1200"] One of the La Cenral buildings. Rendering courtesy of FXCollaborative[/caption]The 13-story building, located at 625 Brook Ave., has alread]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/construction-progressing-on-la-centrals-last-two-buildings-with-framing-work-currently-underway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/construction-progressing-on-la-centrals-last-two-buildings-with-framing-work-currently-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Borough President Vanessa Gibson takes part in community interfaith celebration in recognition of MLK Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined local faith leaders, elected officials and Bronx residents for a community interfaith celebration of the civil rights icon on Monday, Jan. 19, at the Fellowship Covenant Church, located at 720 Castle Hill Ave. in the Castle Hill neighborhood of the southeast Bronx.[caption id="attachment_139041" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Numerous community members, faith leaders and elected officials were present f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/borough-president-vanessa-gibson-takes-part-in-community-interfaith-celebration-in-recognition-of-mlk-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/borough-president-vanessa-gibson-takes-part-in-community-interfaith-celebration-in-recognition-of-mlk-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas BBQ on Fordham Road closes after more than 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are mourning the closure of the longtime Dallas BBQ on Fordham Road, a restaurant that has served as a gathering place for family celebrations, birthdays and late-night meals in the West Bronx for more than two decades.The New York-based restaurant chain announced on their Instagram that the University Heights location had permanently closed, citing rising costs and unresolved issues from the COVID-19 pandemic.The company also said in the post that the landlord had plans to redevelop t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dallas-bbq-on-fordham-road-closes-after-more-than-20-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dallas-bbq-on-fordham-road-closes-after-more-than-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas BBQ on Fordham Road closes after more than 15 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are mourning the closure of the longtime Dallas BBQ on Fordham Road, a restaurant that has served as a gathering place for family celebrations, birthdays and late-night meals in the West Bronx for more than 15 years.The New York-based restaurant chain announced on their Instagram that the University Heights location had permanently closed, citing rising costs and unresolved issues from the COVID-19 pandemic.The company also said in the post that the landlord had plans to redevelop the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dallas-bbq-on-fordham-road-closes-after-more-than-15-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dallas-bbq-on-fordham-road-closes-after-more-than-15-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man slashed on Bronx train over bottle of cologne: cops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are searching for a pair of suspects who allegedly slashed a 24-year-old man across the face over a bottle of cologne on a Bronx train last week.The incident occurred on board a northbound 5 train at the Nereid Avenue/White Plains Road station in Wakefield just before 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15.According to law enforcement sources, the male and female pair approached the victim and asked him for his bottle of cologne. It is unclear whether the victim was holding a bottle of cologne, b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/man-slashed-on-bronx-train-over-bottle-of-cologne-cops/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/man-slashed-on-bronx-train-over-bottle-of-cologne-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight Camp Questions to Ask]]></title><description><![CDATA[5 Overnight Camp Questions a Parent Should AskWhen beginning your search for an overnight camp, there are many things to consider before registering your child.&nbsp; Besides asking questions about safety procedures and the activities offered, there are questions that you won&rsquo;t necessarily find answers to on a camp&rsquo;s website yet are important to inquire about.&nbsp; We caught up with Renee Flax, Director of Camper Placement for the American Camp Association, NY and NJ, who has been h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/overnight-campquestions-to-ask/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/overnight-campquestions-to-ask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx politics updates: 2026 kicks off with new statewide candidates and council committee leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the new City Council term begins and a new state/federal election season gets underway, Bronx officials and candidates are making moves in races for Congress and State Assembly, and their council counterparts are starting new committee leadership assignments.&nbsp;The South Bronx will be an area to watch as next year's elections begin to take shape. In addition to several candidates throwing their hat in the ring for Congressional District 15, the race for Assembly District 84 has seen some u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-politics-updates-2026-kicks-off-with-new-statewide-candidates-and-council-committee-leaders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-politics-updates-2026-kicks-off-with-new-statewide-candidates-and-council-committee-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx basketball coach accused of raping teen girl may have more victims, NYPD says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx special victims detectives who arrested a middle school basketball coach last month for allegedly raping a teenage student believe he may have other victims.Police want to talk to anyone who may have been sexually assaulted by 34-year-old Jayvone Johnson of Crotona Park East, who was arrested by the Special Victims Squad on Dec. 21, 2025, on rape charges.Sources familiar with the case said that Johnson served as a gym teacher and girls basketball coach at the Icahn Charter School 2, which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-basketball-coach-accused-of-raping-teen-girl-may-have-more-victims-nypd-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-basketball-coach-accused-of-raping-teen-girl-may-have-more-victims-nypd-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Chamber of Commerce Foundation launches initiative to provide hands-on AI education]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced on Monday, Jan. 12, the launch of its AI Advantage Program, which will bring local entrepreneurs together for hands-on education on artificial intelligence and workforce innovation.Supported by Google, the AI Advantage Program is meant to help small business owners adopt artificial intelligence in practical, accessible and immediately useful ways via hands-on instruction, real-world use cases and expert-led training.By the end of the four-week t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-chamber-of-commerce-foundation-launches-initiative-to-provide-hands-on-ai-education/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-chamber-of-commerce-foundation-launches-initiative-to-provide-hands-on-ai-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NURSES STRIKE: Montefiore nurses keep picket line packed on day 8 of strike in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montefiore nurses continue to show strong presence at picket lines in the Bronx as the strike enters its eighth day, speaking out against the hospital system as management continues to publicly slam union nurses.Nearly 100 nurses and supporters gathered at Montefiore&rsquo;s Jack D. Weiler Campus on Eastchester Road, marching with picket signs, noisemakers and whistles.While there have been no further negotiations between Montefiore Hospital System management and the nurses, who are represented]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nurses-strike-montefiore-nurses-keep-picket-line-packed-on-day-8-of-strike-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nurses-strike-montefiore-nurses-keep-picket-line-packed-on-day-8-of-strike-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani announces “reactivation” of Just Home supportive housing at Jacobi Medical Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the &ldquo;reactivation&rdquo; of the Just Home supportive housing development at Jacobi Medical Center on Monday, bringing an end to years of controversy surrounding the project.On the nineteenth day of his administration &mdash; and on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday &mdash; Mamdani, announced that Just Home will remain at Jacobi, rather than Brooklyn, as former Mayor Eric Adams and First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro previously promised.It also proceeds despite a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-announces-reactivation-of-just-home-supportive-housing-at-jacobi-medical-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-announces-reactivation-of-just-home-supportive-housing-at-jacobi-medical-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police release more photos of suspects tied to Bronx teen’s deadly shooting in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in the Bronx have released more photos of the two suspects wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in 2024.According to law enforcement sources, Alberto Roque was shot in the head on June 17, 2024, near East 162nd Street in Melrose. Police said the boy was gunned down less than a mile from where he lived on 3rd Avenue.&nbsp;When officers from the&nbsp;42nd Precinct responded to a 911 call about the shooting, they found the young victim lying on the sidewalk, blee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/police-release-more-photos-of-suspects-tied-to-bronx-teens-deadly-shooting-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/police-release-more-photos-of-suspects-tied-to-bronx-teens-deadly-shooting-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor defends Chief Equity Officer appointment amid scrutiny over old tweets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday, Jan. 19, marks the nineteenth day of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days&nbsp;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 stood by his appointment of Afua Atta-Mensah as chief equity officer after her resurfaced social media posts drew criticism]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-defends-chief-equity-officer-appointment-amid-scrutiny-over-old-tweets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-mayor-defends-chief-equity-officer-appointment-amid-scrutiny-over-old-tweets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: ‘No one should endure the cold’: Bronx Borough President hosts annual winter coat giveaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined community partners on Jan. 15 to give away over 800 coats and other winter essentials to Bronx residents in need.The event is held annually, according to the Borough President's office, to assist families, seniors and anyone in the Bronx who needs help staying warm.[caption id="attachment_138953" align="alignnone" width="700"] Residents line up for the annual winter coat giveaway. Courtesy of the borough president's office[/caption][caption id="at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-no-one-should-endure-the-cold-bronx-borough-president-hosts-annual-winter-coat-giveaway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-no-one-should-endure-the-cold-bronx-borough-president-hosts-annual-winter-coat-giveaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Kids from Bronx Youth Empowerment Program take part in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elementary school, middle school and high school kids from the Bronx Youth Empowerment Program provided valuable resources to community members as part of the organization's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Thursday, Jan. 15, at the North Bronx SDA Church, located at 3743 Bronxwood Ave.[caption id="attachment_138937" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Several community members were on hand for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event. Photo courtesy of the Bronx Youth Empower]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-kids-from-bronx-youth-empowerment-program-take-part-in-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-kids-from-bronx-youth-empowerment-program-take-part-in-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells Fargo donates grocery gift cards to seniors at Webster Avenue affordable housing complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wells Fargo donated $100 grocery gift cards on Jan. 12 for the senior residents of 2850 Webster Ave., in partnership with Douglaston Development and the New York Botanical Garden to build affordable housing for low-income seniors.Completed in 2023, 2850 Webster Ave. is the first of a two-phase affordable housing project and its second phase, 2868 Webster Ave., is currently under construction. Its anticipated completion is September 2027.Peter Cannava, the head of multifamily capital and communit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/wells-fargo-donates-grocery-gift-cards-to-seniors-at-webster-avenue-affordable-housing-complex/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/wells-fargo-donates-grocery-gift-cards-to-seniors-at-webster-avenue-affordable-housing-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State audit finds troubling conditions at Evergreen Gardens, other city-supervised properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[An audit released Jan. 16 by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli called out unsafe conditions and poorly documented spending at Evergreen Gardens in Soundview, a city-run Mitchell-Lama property.The two buildings at 950 and 955 Evergreen Ave. have 358 total units and are operated by Nelson Management, based in Queens. Under the Mitchell-Lama program, the cooperatives are privately owned and managed and overseen by the city Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).Along with Evergree]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/state-audit-finds-troubling-conditions-at-evergreen-gardens-other-city-supervised-properties/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/state-audit-finds-troubling-conditions-at-evergreen-gardens-other-city-supervised-properties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Live performances, art, nature and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calle y Diamantes Video Release Party and Live PerformanceFriday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.The Bronx Brewery and Empanology, 856 E. 136 St.$31.05Join us for the official video release party of Calle y Diamantes and live performance! A fun-filled evening of music, dancing and great company.For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/calle-y-diamantes-video-release-party-live-performance-tickets-1980266848451.&nbsp;Tag it! Street Art and Storytelling with CG EsperanzaSaturday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m. -]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-live-performances-art-nature-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-live-performances-art-nature-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx subway slashing: Teenage boy attacked after argument with man at station, cops say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives in the Bronx are on the hunt for the suspect behind the bloody subway slashing of a teenager last month.The NYPD released on Monday an image of the suspect behind the slashing at the 3rd Avenue-149th Street station on the 2 line in Mott Haven just before 3 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2025.Police reported that the suspect confronted the victim, a 17-year-old boy, as the teenager was attempting to enter an arriving train. The pair became engaged in a verbal dispute; the reasons for the argument we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-slashing-teenage-boy-attacked-after-argument-with-man-at-station-cops-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-slashing-teenage-boy-attacked-after-argument-with-man-at-station-cops-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council Member Justin Sanchez installs 60 trash cans as first act representing the South Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[It started as a phrase blunt enough to make his grandmother &ldquo;roll over in her grave.&rdquo; Now it&rsquo;s becoming a policy. Two weeks into his term, Council Member Justin Sanchez is already delivering on the phrase that defined his campaign, &ldquo;Clean the damn streets.&rdquo;Standing at the corner of East 163rd Street and Intervale Avenue in Longwood, on Thursday, Jan. 15, Sanchez addressed residents, sanitation officials, and community leaders to announce the installation of more tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/council-member-justin-sanchez-installs-60-trash-cans-as-first-act-representing-the-south-bronx/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/council-member-justin-sanchez-installs-60-trash-cans-as-first-act-representing-the-south-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman found dead in Bronx apartment covered in bruises: sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after a woman was found dead inside her Bronx apartment on Saturday morning.According to authorities, cops from the 46th precinct were called to an apartment located at 38 Featherbed Lane at around 9:39 a.m. on Jan. 17 after family members of a 50-year-old woman asked for a wellness check.Upon arrival, cops discovered Susan Longton face up in her bedroom. She was pronounced dead at the scene. First responders also noticed trauma to her head and body. Sources familiar wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/woman-found-dead-in-bronx-apartment-covered-in-bruises-sources/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/woman-found-dead-in-bronx-apartment-covered-in-bruises-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-ed | Dr. King and the Jewish people’s right to self-determination]]></title><description><![CDATA[In March 1968, just weeks before his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed the Rabbinical Assembly in New York. What made this so special is that it took place in this special city, a melting pot for all religions, races, and cultures, emphasizing the beauty and meaning of who he was.<br />
His words were unequivocal: &ldquo;Peace for Israel means security, and we must stand with all of our might to protect its right to exist, its territorial integrity.&rdquo; He went on to describe Isra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-dr-king-and-the-jewish-peoples-right-to-self-determination/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-dr-king-and-the-jewish-peoples-right-to-self-determination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fighting hate: Speaker Menin rolls out a plan to combat antisemitism with a primary focus on educating young New Yorkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facing a growing number of antisemitic incidents in New York City, new City Council Speaker Julie Menin unveiled on Friday a plan to combat antisemitism, including education, security and funding.The first Jewish speaker in the city&rsquo;s history, Menin came to the Museum of Jewish Heritage &ndash; A Living Memorial to the Holocaust on Jan. 16 to explain the five-point plan, which includes funds for Holocaust education, support for private school security, legislation to address discriminatory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fighting-hate-speaker-menin-rolls-out-a-plan-to-combat-antisemitism-with-a-primary-focus-on-educating-young-new-yorkers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fighting-hate-speaker-menin-rolls-out-a-plan-to-combat-antisemitism-with-a-primary-focus-on-educating-young-new-yorkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Ritchie Torres introduces ambitious food rescue bill aimed at solving U.S. hunger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Rep. Ritchie Torres is introducing a &ldquo;bold&rdquo; plan to nationalize a food rescue system, which would redistribute excess food to hungry communities rather than to landfills.&nbsp;Torres&rsquo; &ldquo;Food Rescue Act,&rdquo; an amendment to the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983, aims to establish a national rescue system through partnerships with organizations already doing the work, such as Sharing Excess, which operates nationwide and has a facility within the Hunts Point Pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-ritchie-torres-introduces-ambitious-food-rescue-bill-aimed-at-solving-us-hunger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/rep-ritchie-torres-introduces-ambitious-food-rescue-bill-aimed-at-solving-us-hunger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After years of advocacy, City Island launches first-ever 3-K program at P.S. 175]]></title><description><![CDATA[City Island parents with 3-year-olds now have the opportunity to send their young children to school as the neighborhood launched its first 3-k program in the fall of 2025 at P.S. 175.New York City's 3-K program &mdash; a free, full day program for 3-year-olds in the city &mdash;&nbsp;began in 2017. In the Bronx, enrollment included 5,957 children in non-Family Child Care Network (FCCN) programs and 1,185 children in FCCN programs.Across the borough, 255 schools offered 3-K, along with 490 famil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-years-of-advocacy-city-island-launches-first-ever-3-k-program-at-ps-175/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-years-of-advocacy-city-island-launches-first-ever-3-k-program-at-ps-175/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Bronx Economic Development Corporation joins NYSTEC to support Bronx small businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small businesses are cornerstones of our Bronx community - Bronx Economic Development Corporation is making sure they get the support they deserve.The streets of the Bronx are lined with a diverse array of small businesses. Bodegas provide hundreds of residents with daily convenience. Dry cleaners and tailors work late hours to ensure faithful clients are ready for special events. Print shops help first-time entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life with business cards and storefront signage.Toget]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-bronx-economic-development-corporation-joins-nystec-to-support-bronx-small-businesses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-bronx-economic-development-corporation-joins-nystec-to-support-bronx-small-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM Holness says Jamaicans must develop the island]]></title><description><![CDATA[The initial shock and disappointment over the US pausing approvals for immigrant and permanent visas this week appear to have subsided. Now, Caribbean community governments are responding to this development in a measured manner.Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, for example, says Jamaicans must accept that the world is changing rapidly and that anti-immigration sentiment is rising in developed countries. Therefore, Jamaicans should focus on collectively developing their nearly three-millio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/pm-holness-says-jamaicans-must-develop-the-island/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/pm-holness-says-jamaicans-must-develop-the-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once a circus performer, now a Bronx playwright, Victor Vauban Jr. finds a new stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people dream of the idea of joining the circus, seduced by the larger than life excitement and magic. Victor Vauban Junior, a longtime Bronx resident, did more than just dream, he made it happen.After joining a circus in his teens, and living the reality of that dream, traveling and performing in tents with long hours and long weeks, Vauban is now living his second dream, as a playwright in New York.&ldquo;It wasn&rsquo;t an easy life,&rdquo; Vauban said of his days as a trapeze artist in a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/once-a-circus-performer-now-a-bronx-playwright-victor-vauban-jr-finds-a-new-stage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/once-a-circus-performer-now-a-bronx-playwright-victor-vauban-jr-finds-a-new-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Senator Luis Sepúlveda appointed chair of State Senate Judiciary Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York State Senator Luis R. Sep&uacute;lveda, who represents parts of the Bronx in New York's 32nd Senate District, has been appointed Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.Sep&uacute;lveda, who was appointed by Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, is the first Latino to hold this position. Stewart-Cousins herself was the first woman and African American to be the Majority Leader of the New York State Senate.&ldquo;I am immensely proud to be the first Latino appointed to chair thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-senator-luis-seplveda-appointed-chair-of-state-senate-judiciary-committee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-senator-luis-seplveda-appointed-chair-of-state-senate-judiciary-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Bronx dancers earn prestigious Dance/USA fellowships for community-driven work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dance/USA, the national service organization for dance, recently honored three Bronxites with a yearlong fellowship that comes with a $31,000 grant to be used at the artists&rsquo; discretion.The three Bronx winners were Kayla Hamilton, a Black sight-impaired artist who founded Circle O, featuring performances by Black disabled dancers; Kwikstep (Gabriel Dionisio), a DJ, hip-hop dancer and choreographer who has shared the stage with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra; and Arthur Avil&eacute;s,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/three-bronx-dancers-earn-prestigious-danceusa-fellowships-for-community-driven-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/three-bronx-dancers-earn-prestigious-danceusa-fellowships-for-community-driven-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: City sues delivery app as Mayor signals tougher era amid enforcement ‘blitz’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday, Jan. 15, marks the 15th 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.The Mamdani administration began a crackdown on app-based delivery companies on Thursday, filing a lawsuit against delivery platform Motoclick and i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-city-sues-delivery-app-as-mayor-signals-tougher-era-amid-enforcement-blitz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdanis-first-100-days-city-sues-delivery-app-as-mayor-signals-tougher-era-amid-enforcement-blitz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani’s grassroots campaign reshaped the Bronx — and the race against Ritchie Torres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many Bronx voters say they rarely see elected officials in their neighborhoods, leaving some residents feeling disconnected from politics.Just a few months ago, Mayor Zohran Mamdani challenged that dynamic with a campaign focused on grassroots outreach and direct engagement with voters &ndash; a strategy that helped him win in the Bronx by 12 points during the mayoral election.Now, some of the candidates running in New York&rsquo;s 15th Congressional District are trying a similar approach, aimin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdanis-grassroots-campaign-reshaped-the-bronx-and-the-race-against-ritchie-torres/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdanis-grassroots-campaign-reshaped-the-bronx-and-the-race-against-ritchie-torres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Congress Member Ritchie Torres pushing bill to mandate that all ICE agents have QR codes on uniforms to identify themselves]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New York politician has put forth a way to help stop the increase of assaults involving masked ICE agents who refuse to identify themselves: By putting QR codes on their uniforms.Rep. Ritchie Torres, representing the Bronx, will introduce the Quick Recognition (QR) Act into Congress next week, a bill that would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, as well as Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, to have QR codes embedded into their uniforms.&ldquo;There is an urgent need]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-congress-member-ritchie-torres-pushing-bill-to-mandate-that-all-ice-agents-have-qr-codes-on-uniforms-to-identify-themselves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-congress-member-ritchie-torres-pushing-bill-to-mandate-that-all-ice-agents-have-qr-codes-on-uniforms-to-identify-themselves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYPD on trial: Sergeant accused of murdering man in the Bronx with cooler is first cop prosecuted in more than a decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bench trial for NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran, accused of murdering a man by throwing a cooler at his head, began in the Bronx on Wednesday &mdash; the first active member of the department to be prosecuted in more than a decade.Demonstrators outside the Bronx Hall of Justice, located at 265 East 161st St., rallied to demand Duran's conviction as the case got underway inside. In the coming days, a judge &mdash; not a jury or the court of public opinion &mdash; will decide the sergeant's fate base]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nypd-on-trial-sergeant-accused-of-murdering-man-in-the-bronx-with-cooler-is-first-cop-prosecuted-in-more-than-a-decade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nypd-on-trial-sergeant-accused-of-murdering-man-in-the-bronx-with-cooler-is-first-cop-prosecuted-in-more-than-a-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochul’s self-driving for-hire AV pilot program draws anxiety from NYC groups, pols]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged on Tuesday to introduce a bill paving the way for testing self-driving for-hire autonomous vehicles (AV) outside of New York City &mdash; but elected officials and activists in the Big Apple expressed anxiety over the idea.The policy book that accompanied the governor's annual State of the State address said she plans to put forward a measure that will "advance the next phase" of a state-run pilot program by allowing the "limited deployment" of the for-hire AVs in parts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hochuls-self-driving-for-hire-av-pilot-program-draws-anxiety-from-nyc-groups-pols/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hochuls-self-driving-for-hire-av-pilot-program-draws-anxiety-from-nyc-groups-pols/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montefiore nurses on strike accuse management of Bronx disinvestment, corporate greed]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the third day of the nurses&rsquo; strike, Montefiore nurses, elected officials and community supporters held another rally, accusing hospital management of greed and investing less in Bronx patients compared to those in Westchester County.&nbsp;Nearly 15,000 members of the New York State Nurses&rsquo; Association (NYSNA) from prominent New York City private hospitals &mdash; Montefiore, New York-Presbyterian and Mount Sinai &mdash; walked off the job on Monday.<br />
Since then, hundreds have pick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/montefiore-nurses-on-strike-accuse-management-of-bronx-disinvestment-corporate-greed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/montefiore-nurses-on-strike-accuse-management-of-bronx-disinvestment-corporate-greed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternal health programs expanded at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx announced on Wednesday, Jan. 14, that, under the leadership of new Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology Veronica Ades, MD, MPH, the maternal health programs at these hospitals will be expanded.Dr. Ades has made sure these hospitals now offer shared appointments for mothers and babies, making it easier for both to maintain postpartum medical care.This has helped to remove some of the obstacles encountered by Bronx community members, who may strugg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/maternal-health-programs-expanded-at-nyc-health-hospitalsjacobi-north-central-bronx/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/maternal-health-programs-expanded-at-nyc-health-hospitalsjacobi-north-central-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$12M reconstruction of Monsignor Raul Del Valle Square completed in Hunts Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $12 million reconstruction of Monsignor Raul Del Valle Square in Hunts Point was recently completed, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Thursday, Jan. 8.The project, which was managed by the New York City Department of Design and Construction for the Parks Department and Department of Transportation, made Monsignor Raul Del Valle Square a versatile public space while also calming traffic and improving pedestrian safety features.&ldquo;Our streets and plazas must put people first, creatin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/12m-reconstruction-of-monsignor-raul-del-valle-square-completed-in-hunts-point/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/12m-reconstruction-of-monsignor-raul-del-valle-square-completed-in-hunts-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLK Day: NYC Subways, buses and commuter rails will run modified service. Here’s what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MTA is warning New York City commuters that it will be operating the subways, buses, and commuter rails on modified schedules this coming Monday &mdash; Martin Luther King Jr. Day.On the birthday of the renowned civil rights leader, subways will run on a Saturday service. In effect, that means service changes across all lines besides the F, M, 2, and Franklin Avenue and Rockaway Park Shuttles.Overnight, downtown local A trains will skip all stops between 125th St and 59th St-Columbus Circle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mlk-day-nyc-subways-buses-and-commuter-rails-will-run-modified-service-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mlk-day-nyc-subways-buses-and-commuter-rails-will-run-modified-service-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More visa suspensions for CARICOM nations]]></title><description><![CDATA[GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Caribbean Life &mdash; The State Department is slapping sweeping immigrant or permanent visa processing suspensions on dozens of countries around the world, including the entire group of Eastern Caribbean nations, an announcement stated on Wednesday.The suspensions come on top of similarly punishing suspensions imposed on Dominican and Antiguan citizens by the Trump administration last month, covering ordinary B1/B2 tourist visas and other types of visas.This time the measure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/more-visa-suspensions-for-caricom-nations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/more-visa-suspensions-for-caricom-nations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunts Point tenants hold rally against David Tennenbaum, one of city’s most notorious landlords]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of 643 Southern Blvd. held an evening rally on Jan. 11 against their landlord, David Tennenbaum and Denali Management, whom they accuse of neglecting necessary repairs in the building and overcharging some longtime tenants.At the 46-unit building, tenants have formally organized since 2019 but have recently escalated actions after seeing minimal response to their complaints. Denali Management did not respond to voicemail and email request for comment.&nbsp;Tennenbaum ranked number six]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hunts-point-tenants-hold-rally-against-david-tennenbaum-one-of-citys-most-notorious-landlords/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hunts-point-tenants-hold-rally-against-david-tennenbaum-one-of-citys-most-notorious-landlords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partial building collapse in Morris Heights leaves residents concerned about the safety in their own homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of a vacant commercial building on the corner of East Burnside and Walton Ave. partially collapsed on Jan. 12, marking at least the fourth such incident in the Bronx in recent years.&nbsp;The collapse took down a large section of wall that collapsed onto the scaffolding below, sending massive amounts of debris onto the street and sidewalk.&nbsp;No injuries were reported, but Bronxites were left rattled in the wake of several structural collapses that grabbed headlines in recent years.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/partial-building-collapse-in-morris-heights-leaves-residents-concerned-about-the-safety-in-their-own-homes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/partial-building-collapse-in-morris-heights-leaves-residents-concerned-about-the-safety-in-their-own-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than a mall: Why Bay Plaza still feels like a community hub in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a borough where storefronts have started to empty out and "for lease" signs have become all too common, Bay Plaza in Co-op City is still drawing crowds. It&rsquo;s turning Bronx shopping into a rare retail spotlight for families and small-business owners.Bay Plaza, a mall in Co-op City, has been around for 38 years. It welcomes more than 16 million shoppers every year, making it one of the busiest retail districts in the Bronx, according to the mall&rsquo;s owner, Prestige Properties.Sharon B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/more-than-a-mall-why-bay-plaza-still-feels-like-a-community-hub-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/more-than-a-mall-why-bay-plaza-still-feels-like-a-community-hub-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Mamdani’s Bronx landslide, NY-15 candidates turn to grassroots strategies to unseat Ritchie Torres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dusk fell over Yankee Stadium and crowds of people rushed to the subway, past the McDonald's where Arturo Alicea stood. The Bronx resident shook his head when asked if he knew Congressman Ritchie Torres."They always talking about they from the neighborhoods, but you never know who they are," Alicea said.Just a few months ago, former Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani managed to break through the disconnect that many Bronx voters feel from their elected officials.Mamdani won the mayoral election by 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-mamdanis-bronx-landslide-ny-15-candidates-turn-to-grassroots-strategies-to-unseat-ritchie-torres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-mamdanis-bronx-landslide-ny-15-candidates-turn-to-grassroots-strategies-to-unseat-ritchie-torres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montefiore nurses join NYC hospital strike over staffing and safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A record number of New York City private hospital nurses went on strike Monday at 7 a.m. Nurses across Montefiore Health System are rallying against management for what they call corporate greed and lack of investment in patient care.&nbsp;Nearly 15,000 private hospital nurses from Montefiore, New York-Presbyterian and Mount Sinai walked off the job after failing to reach a contract throughout months of negotiations. Union members are collectively seeking guaranteed and affordable healthcare, im]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/montefiore-nurses-join-nyc-hospital-strike-over-staffing-and-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/montefiore-nurses-join-nyc-hospital-strike-over-staffing-and-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President commemorates fourth anniversary of deadly Twin Parks fire with wreath-laying ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted a wreath-laying ceremony at Bronx Borough Hall to honor the 17 victims who died in a fire at Twin Parks North West on the fourth anniversary of the incident, on Friday, Jan. 9.The Jan. 9, 2022, fire is one of, if not the deadliest, fires to occur in New York City over the last 30 years.Several community members joined Gibson in honoring the 17 lives lost.Among those on hand to pay their respects were New York State Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia, Ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-commemorates-fourth-anniversary-of-deadly-twin-parks-fire-with-wreath-laying-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-commemorates-fourth-anniversary-of-deadly-twin-parks-fire-with-wreath-laying-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Column: Come to the next East Bronx History Forum meeting to learn about Baychester]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Happy New Year to everyone as we welcome in 2026. This month&rsquo;s meeting will focus on the village of Baychester.The remains of Baychester can be found between both the Hutchinson River and Parkway, a segment of I-95 on its southern end and the eastern end abutted by the Hell Gate Line.Join us as we take a journey through the surprising transformation of what began as an unremarkable stretch of salt marsh into a lively fishing village. Over time, it attracted a growing population with a wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/column-come-to-the-next-east-bronx-history-forum-meeting-to-learn-about-baychester/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/column-come-to-the-next-east-bronx-history-forum-meeting-to-learn-about-baychester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | A nature walk, music, comedy, volunteer work and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[VCP Nature Group WalkFriday, Jan. 16, 2-3 p.m.Riverdale Stables, 6394 BroadwayFreeTake a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature, plants and wildlife that she enjoys sharing.For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/vcp-nature-group-walk-tickets-1978831864375.&nbsp;&nbsp;Say Sumptin Comedy Vol. 6Saturday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m.La Bodega, 696 E. 135th St.$31.72Say Sumptin Comedy is back, and Black Rose is br]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-a-nature-walk-music-comedy-volunteer-work-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-a-nature-walk-music-comedy-volunteer-work-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx McDonald’s Owners kick off the new year with Three Kings Day Celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Bronx McDonald&rsquo;s owners Tony Rodriguez and Joseph Guerriera hosted their annual Three Kings Day celebration, also known as D&iacute;a de los Reyes. The event was packed with community members, families and loved ones to commemorate the new year.Three Kings Day is celebrated 12 days after Christmas and is referred to as the Epiphany. The holiday celebrates the day the three wise men &ndash;also known as the Magi&ndash; who first saw baby Jesus and brought him gifts. Mexico, Spain, Pue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-mcdonalds-owners-kick-off-the-new-year-with-three-kings-day-celebration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-mcdonalds-owners-kick-off-the-new-year-with-three-kings-day-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parkchester 6 station upgrades bring long-awaited accessibility to Bronx riders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Parkchester 6 train station just became a lot friendlier for riders with disabilities. Riders can now take advantage of new elevators and other improvements.The Jan. 9 announcement from the MTA comes after years of community advocacy for greater accessibility at the station, which sees 7,000 daily riders, and after long delays during the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;At a press conference with local elected officials and residents, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said the station now has new elevat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/parkchester-6-station-upgrades-bring-long-awaited-accessibility-to-bronx-riders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/parkchester-6-station-upgrades-bring-long-awaited-accessibility-to-bronx-riders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Justice came — but fear remains’ Maduro’s capture sparks mixed emotions among Venezuelans in New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venezuelans in New York City are expressing anxiety and mixed feelings over President Donald Trump&rsquo;s abrupt capture of Nicol&aacute;s Maduro on Jan. 3. Some Venezuelan New Yorkers wept with joy outside the court building, but many have also expressed unease and worry for loved ones who remain in the country.&nbsp;Under Maduro's rule, which began in 2013, Venezuelans who publicly oppose him have been detained, exiled and killed, and residents have faced inflation as high as 50% for food and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/justice-came-but-fear-remains-maduros-capture-sparks-mixed-emotions-among-venezuelans-in-new-york/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/justice-came-but-fear-remains-maduros-capture-sparks-mixed-emotions-among-venezuelans-in-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Performances to give out $5K grants to four 2025 Artist Fellowship awardees in ceremony at Mott Haven headquarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The catering, events and hospitality company Great Performances announced the four recipients of its 2025 Artist Fellowship Awards, who will be honored during a ceremony on Monday, Jan. 12, at Mae Mae Caf&eacute; and Plant Shop, located at Great Performances' headquarters at 2417 Third Ave. in Mott Haven.The four honorees will each be given a $5,000 grant to support their projects, which advance employees' artistic careers and creative ambitions. Each of the projects from the grant winners refle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/great-performances-to-give-out-5k-grants-to-four-2025-artist-fellowship-awardees-in-ceremony-at-mott-haven-headquarters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/great-performances-to-give-out-5k-grants-to-four-2025-artist-fellowship-awardees-in-ceremony-at-mott-haven-headquarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts supported Bronx and Westchester through grants and community sponsorships in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout 2025, Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts showed its continued dedication to supporting residents of the Bronx and Westchester via ongoing employee volunteer efforts, in-kind giving and strategic partnerships with local nonprofits, with all these initiatives backed by hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants from the MGM Resorts Foundation and Empire City&nbsp;Casino.Empire City placed a particular focus on strengthening the community by concentrating mainly on supporting programs tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/empire-city-casino-by-mgm-resorts-supported-bronx-and-westchester-through-grants-and-community-sponsorships-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/empire-city-casino-by-mgm-resorts-supported-bronx-and-westchester-through-grants-and-community-sponsorships-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less than a week left in housing lottery for 11 units in Pelham Bay building, 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.A housing lottery will be coming to a close on Tuesday, Jan. 13, for 11 newly constructed units at 3217 Westchester Ave. in Pelham Bay.All 11 units 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 units are studios, each capable of housing no more than two people. The monthly rent for the studios is $]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/less-than-a-week-left-in-housing-lottery-for-11-units-in-pelham-bay-building-rent-starts-at-2040/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/less-than-a-week-left-in-housing-lottery-for-11-units-in-pelham-bay-building-rent-starts-at-2040/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: 14-year-old Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship student discusses candle business he founded]]></title><description><![CDATA[At just 14 years of age, Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship (ASE) student Christian Lennon has already founded his own business, Imperfectly Perfect Candles.Lennon's business specializes in making and selling handmade luxury candles. He credits his sister for inspiring him to establish Imperfectly Perfect Candles by introducing him to the candle industry.[caption id="attachment_138665" align="alignnone" width="642"] Lennon makes the luxury candles by hand using cement. Photo by Jewel W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-14-year-old-academy-for-scholarship-and-entrepreneurship-student-discusses-candle-business-he-founded/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-14-year-old-academy-for-scholarship-and-entrepreneurship-student-discusses-candle-business-he-founded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yula Corporation in Hunts Point marks 100 years as a family-owned business]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hunts Point manufacturing business is marking the rare achievement of celebrating 100 years under third-generation family ownership.Yula Corporation has been located in its current building at 330 Bryant Ave. since about 1950, according to Co-President Matthew Feldman, who took ownership of the company with his cousins, Jason Feldman and Michael Feldman, following their fathers&rsquo; retirement in 2017.In a neighborhood now dominated by the Hunts Point Market and Amazon warehouses, Yula Corpo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/yula-corporation-in-hunts-point-marks-100-years-as-a-family-owned-business/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/yula-corporation-in-hunts-point-marks-100-years-as-a-family-owned-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC LPC reviews proposed upgrades to Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center in Concourse Village]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) reviewed a proposal on Tuesday, Jan. 6, for upgrades to the Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center, located at 1130 Grand Concourse in Concourse Village, within the Grand Concourse Historic District.The nonprofit BronxWorks, which operates an office at the Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center, is seeking to develop a project that would bring restorative and accessibility-focused changes to the historic structure. The project was designed by M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-lpc-reviews-proposed-upgrades-to-carolyn-mclaughlin-community-center-in-concourse-village/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-lpc-reviews-proposed-upgrades-to-carolyn-mclaughlin-community-center-in-concourse-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Newly appointed NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels visits Bronx school where he began teaching career]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels spent his first morning at his new job with students and teachers P.S./M.S. 194 in the Bronx &mdash; familiar territory for the new leader of America's largest public school system.Samuels, who was recently appointed chancellor by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, began his educational career at P.S./M.S. 194 in 2001 as a sixth-grade math teacher. The school, located in Westchester Square, serves students from kindergarten to eighth grade and houses a secondary school fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-newly-appointed-nyc-schools-chancellor-kamar-samuels-visits-bronx-school-where-he-began-teaching-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/exclusive-newly-appointed-nyc-schools-chancellor-kamar-samuels-visits-bronx-school-where-he-began-teaching-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tickets now on sale for ‘The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle’ at New York Botanical Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) announced that tickets are now on sale for its 23rd annual celebration of all things orchids, "The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic's Concrete Jungle."[caption id="attachment_138608" align="alignnone" width="945"] Tickets are now on sale for The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic's Concrete Jungle. Photo courtesy of NYBG[/caption]Running from Feb. 7 to April 26, the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory at NYBG will be transformed into a breathtaking orchid tribute to t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tickets-now-on-sale-for-the-orchid-show-mr-flower-fantastics-concrete-jungle-at-new-york-botanical-garden/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tickets-now-on-sale-for-the-orchid-show-mr-flower-fantastics-concrete-jungle-at-new-york-botanical-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | After the election, the real work begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[In New York City, the political joy being felt in the wake of this year&rsquo;s mayoral election right now has not been this strong since Barack Obama&rsquo;s victory in 2008. But the lesson this time, is different from believing in one person. This time, the lesson is about recognizing the power New Yorkers already have and if they are willing to wield it to make government be responsible.For New Yorkers, day-to-day life has become a non-stop experience of compromises and trade-offs. Transit pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-after-the-election-the-real-work-begins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-after-the-election-the-real-work-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx man stabbed to death near pizzeria a short walk from his home: cops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives in the Bronx are on the hunt for the suspect who stabbed a man to death during&nbsp;a broad daylight attack outside a pizzeria on Monday.According to police sources, the deadly assault unfolded just before 2 p.m. on Jan. 5 outside of Daisy&rsquo;s Pizza, located at 3077 3rd Ave. in Melrose.Officers from the 40th Precinct rushed to the scene after receiving a 911 call about the stabbing. A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect approached 53-year-old George Ennin, of Brook]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-stabbed-to-death-near-pizzeria-a-short-walk-from-his-home-cops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-stabbed-to-death-near-pizzeria-a-short-walk-from-his-home-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congestion Pricing: Hochul celebrates Manhattan toll program’s ‘extraordinary’ results on its one-year anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the one-year anniversary of congestion pricing on Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared that the program has yielded "extraordinary" results in reduced traffic and increased economic activity, "beyond what we could have expected."The governor, during a Monday afternoon news conference in Manhattan, stood alongside MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She lauded congestion pricing as a success in reducing car traffic, cutting air pollution, promoting the local economy, and gen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/congestion-pricing-hochul-celebrates-manhattan-toll-programs-extraordinary-results-on-its-one-year-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/congestion-pricing-hochul-celebrates-manhattan-toll-programs-extraordinary-results-on-its-one-year-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches ‘Rental Ripoff’ hearings, names new housing commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three days into his term, Mayor Zohran Mamdani stopped in the West Bronx to announce a new effort to tackle the city&rsquo;s housing crisis and a new housing commissioner to help lead the work.&nbsp;At a press conference at 1520 Sedgwick Ave. &mdash;widely regarded as the birthplace of hip-hop&mdash; Mamdani announced forthcoming &ldquo;Rental Ripoff&rdquo; hearings in each borough within his first 100 days.He also announced his appointment of Dina Levy, a state housing official and former commu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-zohran-mamdani-launches-rental-ripoff-hearings-names-new-housing-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-zohran-mamdani-launches-rental-ripoff-hearings-names-new-housing-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roberto Clemente and former Bronx Assemblyman honored at annual breakfast rememberance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Castle Hill YMCA was filled with baseball fans last week, but instead of the usual Yankees pinstripes, people milled about the gym wearing black and yellow Pittsburgh Pirates jerseys, proudly displaying the number 21.They were joined by local nonprofit Project Club Clemente Inc., to celebrate the legacy of Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente with an annual breakfast and remembrance ceremony on Dec. 31.The event also marked the 20th anniversary of when Project Club Clemente founder Judge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/roberto-clemente-and-former-bronx-assemblyman-honored-at-annual-breakfast-rememberance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/roberto-clemente-and-former-bronx-assemblyman-honored-at-annual-breakfast-rememberance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | A food crawl, Shabbat, poetry and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Hidden to Seen: Shabbat Weekend of Recovery and AwakeningFriday, Jan. 9, 6-8 p.m.Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, 3700 Henry Hudson Pkwy. E.$40.25This Shabbat, we gather to honor the courage it takes to begin again &mdash; to be seen, to see each other and to believe that liberation starts right where we are. Join us for an evening of song, nourishment and connection, followed by an immersive Saturday retreat of reflection and renewal. What to Expect: Opening circle and community welcome, Kiddush a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-a-food-crawl-shabbat-poetry-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-a-food-crawl-shabbat-poetry-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery running for 13 units in Williamsbridge residential building, rent starts at $2,684]]></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 now in progress for 13 total units in a 5-story residential building at 3602 Holland Ave. in Williamsbridge.The building has 22 total housing units, with 9 being at market rate. All 13 units set aside for the housing lottery are intended for those earning 130% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $210,600.[caption id="attachment_138564" align="al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-running-for-13-units-in-williamsbridge-residential-building-rent-starts-at-2684/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-running-for-13-units-in-williamsbridge-residential-building-rent-starts-at-2684/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Best Sensory-Friendly Indoor Activities in NYC for Special Needs Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_415643" align="alignnone" width="822"] Getty Images[/caption]Best Sensory-Friendly Indoor Activities in NYC for Special Needs KidsAt a Glance:	What to look for in a sensory-friendly indoor space? Calm, warm environments and activities for all ages and abilities.	Spaces focused on tactile activities, dimmed lights, and noise-reduced areas.	A top-pick for neurodivergent kiddos with sensory-friendly activities: Complete Playground&nbsp;	A one-stop destination for toddlers an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/6-best-sensory-friendly-indoor-activities-in-nyc-for-special-needs-kids/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/6-best-sensory-friendly-indoor-activities-in-nyc-for-special-needs-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congestion pricing: 27 million fewer vehicles entered Manhattan’s Central Business District in first year of toll program, MTA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday marks one year since the congestion pricing cameras turned on and began charging drivers a $9 base toll to enter Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours.Twelve months later, state officials are touting data that shows the program is accomplishing its goal of cutting vehicle traffic in Manhattan's Central Business District (CBD).The MTA newly reported Monday that there were 27 million, an average of 11%, fewer vehicles entering the CBD in congestion pricing's first year. That breaks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/congestion-pricing-27-million-fewer-vehicles-entered-manhattans-central-business-district-in-first-year-of-toll-program-mta-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/congestion-pricing-27-million-fewer-vehicles-entered-manhattans-central-business-district-in-first-year-of-toll-program-mta-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five-alarm fire tears through Bronx deli and building; FDNY says at least two injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[A five-alarm fire tore through a Bronx deli, ripping through five floors above, early Monday morning, FDNY officials and Mayor Zohran Mamdani said.The fire department said the inferno erupted at 1365 Findlay Ave. in Claremont Village, just before 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 5.After receiving a call about the blaze at around 3:18 a.m., firefighters arrived to find heavy fire emanating from the street-level deli. It quickly spread to the second floor, prompting Battalion 17 to call for a second alarm, offic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/five-alarm-fire-tears-through-bronx-deli-and-building-fdny-says-at-least-two-injured/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/five-alarm-fire-tears-through-bronx-deli-and-building-fdny-says-at-least-two-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani’s revocation of executive orders related to antisemitism, Israel add to distrust for many Jewish New Yorkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just hours after an inauguration where he called for unity among New Yorkers, Mayor Zohran Mamdani took executive action by repealing orders that former Mayor Eric Adams signed related to Israel and antisemitism.That only rekindled anxiety and mistrust among many Jewish New Yorkers already concerned that the new mayor, whose support of pro-Palestinian causes and previous refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, would protect them in a time of heightened antisemitism across the city and wor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdanis-revocation-of-executive-orders-related-to-antisemitism-israel-add-to-distrust-for-many-jewish-new-yorkers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdanis-revocation-of-executive-orders-related-to-antisemitism-israel-add-to-distrust-for-many-jewish-new-yorkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caribbean alarmed as US strikes Venezuela, Maduro captured]]></title><description><![CDATA[GEORGETOWN, Guyana-Caribbean Life_ Caribbean Community leaders met in emergency session early Saturday following the US's bombing of Venezuelan military installations and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, as confirmed by President Donald Trump.[caption id="attachment_79917" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores greet supporters during his closing campaign rally in Caracas, Venezuela May 17, 2018.REUTERS/Carlos Jasso/Fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/caribbean-alarmed-as-us-strikes-venezuela-maduro-captured/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 13:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/caribbean-alarmed-as-us-strikes-venezuela-maduro-captured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurses strike looming: Up to 20,000 caregivers issue 10-day warning for biggest walkout in NYC history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has delivered a 10-day strike notice to a dozen private hospitals in NYC, warning that up to 20,000 nurses intend to strike if they do not agree to a new labor contract.NYSNA issued the notice on Friday, stating that the strike would represent the largest nursing strike in New York City history.The 10-day warning comes two days after union contracts expired on Dec. 31, with NYSNA pointing to a number of "key sticking points" in negotiations. The unio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nurses-strike-looming-up-to-20000-caregivers-issue-10-day-warning-for-biggest-walkout-in-nyc-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nurses-strike-looming-up-to-20000-caregivers-issue-10-day-warning-for-biggest-walkout-in-nyc-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bounced checks, missing W-2s and lost benefits: Inside a Throggs Neck therapy practice in turmoil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff members from a Throggs Neck private therapy practice are accusing the owner of financial mismanagement, which resulted in some employees missing pay and at least one being denied unemployment benefits after being laid off in April.&nbsp;The Bronx Times spoke with seven former employees, both on and off the record at Counseling &amp; Psychotherapy (C&amp;P) of Throggs Neck. They all said that the owner, Charles Bonerbo failed to provide 2024 W-2s and paystubs and several were missing at lea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bounced-checks-missing-w-2s-and-lost-benefits-inside-a-throggs-neck-therapy-practice-in-turmoil/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bounced-checks-missing-w-2s-and-lost-benefits-inside-a-throggs-neck-therapy-practice-in-turmoil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincoln Hospital honored by American College of Surgeons for meritorious patient outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just days before the start of the new year, NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln was given national acclaim for its strong surgical quality and patient outcomes, having been recognized as a meritoriously performing hospital by the American College of Surgeons' National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) in 2024.NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln is one of just 76 hospitals across the United States to earn this distinction from the ACS. Each of these hospitals are required to track the outcom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/lincoln-hospital-honored-by-american-college-of-surgeons-for-meritorious-patient-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 22:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/lincoln-hospital-honored-by-american-college-of-surgeons-for-meritorious-patient-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery in progress for nine units in Soundview residential building, rent starts at $2,055]]></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 ongoing for nine units in a 6-story residential building at 714 Beach Ave. in Soundview.The building has a total of 41 housing units, with 32 available at market rate. All nine units set aside are intended for those earning 80% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $129,600.Six of the apartments set aside are one-bedroom units, which can accommoda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-in-progress-for-nine-units-in-soundview-residential-building-rent-starts-at-2055/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-in-progress-for-nine-units-in-soundview-residential-building-rent-starts-at-2055/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financing secured for Renova West, upcoming affordable and supportive housing development in Morrisania]]></title><description><![CDATA[Financing has recently been secured for the construction of Renova West, an upcoming 19-story affordable and supportive housing building at 860 Concourse Village E. in Morrisania.The $193 million project will bring 266 affordable apartments to the neighborhood, as well as an Institute for Community Living Bronx Health Hub, which will occupy approximately 7,000 square feet and provide expanded access to integrated physical and behavioral healthcare, including counseling, housing support, care coo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/financing-secured-for-renova-west-upcoming-affordable-and-supportive-housing-development-in-morrisania/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/financing-secured-for-renova-west-upcoming-affordable-and-supportive-housing-development-in-morrisania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Mike Flynn, Mayor Mamdani’s newly minted Transportation Department head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zohran Mamdani's very first act as mayor was to announce his Department of Transportation commissioner.The newly minted Hizzoner named transportation veteran Mike Flynn as the head of DOT, an agency that is key to executing one of his central campaign promises: delivering "fast and free" city buses.Mamdani named Flynn, who has years of experience as a transportation official and consultant, as DOT's new boss moments after being sworn in as mayor during a midnight ceremony inside the decommission]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/meet-mike-flynn-mayor-mamdanis-newly-minted-transportation-department-head/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/meet-mike-flynn-mayor-mamdanis-newly-minted-transportation-department-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An afternoon with the birders of the Bronx: counting birds for the Holiday Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trudging along in weather proof boots, layers of thermal protected jackets and gloves, Richard Aracil and Edmundo Martinez spent Sunday with their eyes to the skies and the shoreline, tracking birds in the Bronx.The two braved freezing temperatures from dawn to late afternoon to contribute vital data to the annual NYC Christmas Bird Count, a community science program which observes and records the numbers of different species of birds across the United States.Coordinated locally by birding organ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/an-afternoon-with-the-birders-of-the-bronx-counting-birds-for-the-holiday-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/an-afternoon-with-the-birders-of-the-bronx-counting-birds-for-the-holiday-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC landmarks, including miniature Brooklyn Bridge, highlight Holiday Train Show at NYBG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenia Pittman, director of exhibition design operations at the New York Botanical Garden, towers over the Brooklyn Bridge as she talks. But this is more of a baby Brooklyn Bridge than the real thing.While few structures are as symbolic of Brooklyn as this signature bridge, Pittman describes the architecture of the Garden&rsquo;s massive miniature, built for its holiday train exhibit, along with a series of other landmarks from Brooklyn and beyond, constructed to scale.&ldquo;The Brooklyn Bridge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-landmarks-including-miniature-brooklyn-bridge-highlight-holiday-train-show-at-nybg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-landmarks-including-miniature-brooklyn-bridge-highlight-holiday-train-show-at-nybg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIRST MURDER OF 2026: Bronx man shot dead inside livery cab, cops say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bronx man was shot and killed on Thursday morning in what's believed to be New York City's first homicide of the new year.Police said Issa Mbolo-Isac, 55, of Clarence Avenue was gunned down at the corner of Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway in Tremont just before 7 a.m. on Jan. 1.Officers from the 46th Precinct found Mbolo-Isac shot in the head after arriving at the scene following a 911 call about the shooting. Responding EMS units pronounced the man dead at the scene.&nbsp;Accordi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/first-murder-of-2026-bronx-man-shot-dead-inside-livery-cab-cops-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 21:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/first-murder-of-2026-bronx-man-shot-dead-inside-livery-cab-cops-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAYOR MAMDANI: Queens democratic socialist takes the oath of office as NYC’s 112th mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zohran Mamdani is officially the mayor of New York City.The 34-year-old Queens democratic socialist and former Assembly member, elected in November on a campaign promising dramatic economic programs to make New York more affordable, ascended to the highest office in New York City at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. He was sworn in during an intimate ceremony at the old City Hall subway station about three miles south of the revelry in Times Square, where millions watched the New Year's ball drop.State Attor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-queens-democratic-socialist-takes-the-oath-of-office-as-nycs-112th-mayor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-mamdani-queens-democratic-socialist-takes-the-oath-of-office-as-nycs-112th-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Leaving New York City’s economy stronger, more resilient and more inclusive]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I conclude my four-year tenure as Chair of the New York City Council&rsquo;s Committee on Economic Development, I am deeply proud of the work we&rsquo;ve done &mdash; not merely in passing legislation or holding hearings, but in strengthening the economic foundations of New York City for all our residents.When I took the helm of this committee, our city was still navigating the profound aftershocks of a global pandemic. Businesses were shuttered, workers were displaced, and New Yorkers were w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-leaving-new-york-citys-economy-stronger-more-resilient-and-more-inclusive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-leaving-new-york-citys-economy-stronger-more-resilient-and-more-inclusive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunts Point Market to receive $405 million for an all-electric project to reduce pollution]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hunts Point Market, which distributes fresh food throughout New York City and beyond, will undergo a major modernization starting in 2026, outgoing Mayor Eric Adams announced yesterday.&nbsp;The all-electric project will improve the market&rsquo;s energy efficiency, with a goal of reducing local pollution for the 13,000 residents on the Hunts Point peninsula.&nbsp;Other goals include opening traffic flow, reducing truck idling, supporting the market&rsquo;s more than two dozen businesses and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hunts-point-market-to-receive-405-million-for-an-all-electric-project-to-reduce-pollution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hunts-point-market-to-receive-405-million-for-an-all-electric-project-to-reduce-pollution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Home supportive housing project not moving to Brooklyn — at least not yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just Home, the supportive housing project on the Jacobi Medical Center campus for people leaving incarceration with major medical illnesses, may not be getting a new home after all.&nbsp;The project will not be moved to Brooklyn despite the Adams administration&rsquo;s promise to relocate it before his term expired, outgoing Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro confirmed to the Bronx Times on Dec. 29.&nbsp;Mastro said the Adams administration made &ldquo;substantial progress&rdquo; towards moving Just Home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/just-home-supportive-housing-project-not-moving-to-brooklyn-at-least-not-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/just-home-supportive-housing-project-not-moving-to-brooklyn-at-least-not-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flushing Financial merging with Ocean First]]></title><description><![CDATA[The old year ended with a new beginning for Long Island&rsquo;s banking sector, as a major regional bank announced it is acquiring a Nassau-based financial institution.Flushing Financial, parent of Flushing Savings Bank, said it reached a deal valued at more than half a billion dollars to merge with OceanFirst Financial, parent of Ocean First Bank, creating a financial institution with $23 billion in assets.Uniondale-based Flushing will become part of Red Bank, N.J.-based OceanFirst, the sole re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/flushing-financial-merging-with-ocean-first/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/flushing-financial-merging-with-ocean-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery wrapping up for nine units in Jerome Park, rent starts at $2,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.Just over one week remains for Bronx residents to sign up for a housing lottery for nine units at 233 E. 202nd St. in Jerome Park before it ends on Friday, Jan. 9.This 8-story residential building features 44 total housing units, with 35 being at market rate. Each of the units set aside in the housing lottery are intended for those earning 80% of the area median income and with an asset]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-wrapping-up-for-nine-units-in-jerome-park-rent-starts-at-2000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-wrapping-up-for-nine-units-in-jerome-park-rent-starts-at-2000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Young Kings and Queens Chess Club hosts workshop at Albert Tuitt Sr. library]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Young Kings and Queens Chess Club hosted a chess workshop for kids from Baychester Middle School and the Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship on Friday, Dec. 19, at the Albert Tuitt Sr. Educational Campus Library, located at 921 E. 228th St.[caption id="attachment_138401" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]Participants of this workshop learned about chess and some strategies from Young Kings and Queens Chess Club Founder and President Romeo Davis before ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-young-kings-and-queens-chess-club-hosts-workshop-at-albert-tuitt-sr-library/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-young-kings-and-queens-chess-club-hosts-workshop-at-albert-tuitt-sr-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: 29th annual Pre-Kwanzaa celebration held by Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., held its 29th annual Pre-Kwanzaa celebration ahead of the holiday on Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Bartow Community Center, located at 2049 Bartow Ave. in Co-Op City.The event, held in partnership with the Office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, featured vendors, games, a Karamu feast and other entertainment. There was also a Griot ceremony, featuring live performances, poetry readings and more.[]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-29th-annual-pre-kwanzaa-celebration-held-by-coalition-of-african-american-churches-and-community-organizations-of-co-op-city-inc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-29th-annual-pre-kwanzaa-celebration-held-by-coalition-of-african-american-churches-and-community-organizations-of-co-op-city-inc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 PREVIEW: What will be the next stops for NYC transit in the new year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new year brings a bevy of new possibilities and challenges for one of the world's largest public transportation systems.Among the major stories likely to drive the news in 2026 are a new mayor who has pledged to make city buses faster and free to ride; a fare increase and its fallout, the future of congestion pricing; the progression of several major transportation projects; and the MTA's continued efforts to stop fare evasion.amNewYork will be here for all of it. Here's some of what the "subw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2026-preview-what-will-be-the-next-stops-for-nyc-transit-in-the-new-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2026-preview-what-will-be-the-next-stops-for-nyc-transit-in-the-new-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What makes great Coquito? It’s less about the recipe and more about the company]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the holiday season in the Bronx draws to a close, many will be finishing off the last remaining glasses of Coquito, either made at home with family and friends or feverishly hunted down through recommended experts in local Facebook groups.The coconut rum drink with notes of cinnamon rises in popularity during the Christmas and New Year&rsquo;s season due to its Puerto Rican roots. Nearly 240,000 Bronxites are from the island, according to the most recent estimates from New York City Departmen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/what-makes-great-coquito-its-less-about-the-recipe-and-more-about-the-company/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/what-makes-great-coquito-its-less-about-the-recipe-and-more-about-the-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less than two weeks left to apply for housing lottery for two units in Kingsbridge, rent 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.A housing lottery for two units at 2854 Webb Ave. in Kingsbridge will come to an end on Saturday, Jan. 13.The 4-story residential building has eight total housing units, with six being at market rate. Both 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.[caption id="attachment_138378" align="ali]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/less-than-two-weeks-left-to-apply-for-housing-lottery-for-two-units-in-kingsbridge-rent-at-2092/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/less-than-two-weeks-left-to-apply-for-housing-lottery-for-two-units-in-kingsbridge-rent-at-2092/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: New York Edge, community members celebrate reopening of food pantry at Leaders of Tomorrow Middle School]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Edge and Bronx community members gathered to celebrate the reopening of a food pantry at Leaders of Tomorrow Middle School on Friday, Dec. 19.[caption id="attachment_138298" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Numerous groceries and other items were already stocked at the food pantry. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]Community members who visited this food pantry, located at 3710 Barnes Ave., received bags of groceries, toiletries and more.[caption id="attachment_138301" align="alignnone" wid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-new-york-edge-community-members-celebrate-reopening-of-food-pantry-at-leaders-of-tomorrow-middle-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-new-york-edge-community-members-celebrate-reopening-of-food-pantry-at-leaders-of-tomorrow-middle-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Council Member Riley hosts annual holiday toy giveaway ahead of Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[In celebration of the holiday season, New York City Council Member Kevin C. Riley partnered with the Northeast Bronx YMCA, State Senator Jamaal T. Bailey, the 47th Precinct Community Affairs Bureau and others to host the annual holiday toy giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 20.[caption id="attachment_138315" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Hats, gloves and other items were given away at the sign-in table. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption][caption id="attachment_138316" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Youn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-council-member-riley-hosts-annual-holiday-toy-giveaway-ahead-of-christmas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-council-member-riley-hosts-annual-holiday-toy-giveaway-ahead-of-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pelham Bay Park sees fresh road resurfacing as City Island Rising presses for long-term fixes]]></title><description><![CDATA[City Island Rising marked a recent round of infrastructure improvements in Pelham Bay Park following the completion of another partial street repaving by the New York City Department of Transportation, including work on the Hutchinson River Parkway exit ramp.The Bronx-based community organization said the Hutchinson River Parkway resurfacing is the third such roadway improvement within the park over the past year, celebrating its partial resurfacing rather than simply filling potholes.&nbsp;[cap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/pelham-bay-park-sees-fresh-road-resurfacing-as-city-island-rising-presses-for-long-term-fixes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/pelham-bay-park-sees-fresh-road-resurfacing-as-city-island-rising-presses-for-long-term-fixes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York State Department of Transportation adds additional public hearing on Cross Bronx bridges project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced Tuesday that it would add an additional public hearing on Jan. 6 for the Cross Bronx Expressway Five Bridges Project.This will be the fourth hearing where community members can offer feedback on a nearly $1 billion construction plan which many transit and environmental advocates are concerned goes beyond what&rsquo;s needed to repair the five bridges.The move takes a step toward what a coalition of community and environmental gro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-york-state-department-of-transportation-adds-additional-public-hearing-on-cross-bronx-bridges-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-york-state-department-of-transportation-adds-additional-public-hearing-on-cross-bronx-bridges-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vigil held for Pamela Guerrero, who was found dead in Soundview apartment building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community members held an evening vigil on Friday for Pamela Guerrero, 29, who was found dead at a Soundview apartment building on Dec. 21.&nbsp;The circumstances surrounding Guerrero&rsquo;s death remain a mystery, especially to her family, who demanded justice at the vigil.&nbsp;Guerrero&rsquo;s mother, Paulina Pacheco, kneeled before a collection of flowers, balloons, candles and handwritten messages all covered in plastic to protect against the snow, which began lightly falling as people gat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/vigil-held-for-pamela-guerrero-who-was-found-dead-in-soundview-apartment-building/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/vigil-held-for-pamela-guerrero-who-was-found-dead-in-soundview-apartment-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | The Bronx Economic Development Corporation on Rolldown Gate initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major compliance deadline is approaching for thousands of Bronx small businesses, though many are just beginning to understand its impact.The City requires all solid roll-down security gates to be replaced with open-grille models, a change meant to improve visibility andsafety, but one that poses financial challenges for thousands of storefronts.After July 1, 2026, this mandate will become enforceable, meaning commercial business in NYC must replace solid metal roll-down gates with open-grille]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-the-bronx-economic-development-corporation-on-rolldown-gate-initiative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-the-bronx-economic-development-corporation-on-rolldown-gate-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 YEAR IN REVIEW: The Bronx Times’ top 10 most-read stories of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year, the Bronx saw major headlines. From the building collapse at the Mitchell Houses to Bally&rsquo;s winning a 15-year license to build a casino-hotel complex in Ferry Point Park, our borough saw it all.Aside from our biggest stories, here are our most read stories of 2025:1: Investigation finds paraprofessionals falsified timesheets while helping to transport three Bronx special needs students[caption id="attachment_133690" align="alignnone" width="700"] A report recently released by th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2025-year-in-review-the-bronx-times-top-10-most-read-stories-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2025-year-in-review-the-bronx-times-top-10-most-read-stories-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Painting and photography classes, exercise and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Painting Class with JASAFriday, Jan. 2, 1-2 p.m.Baychester Library, 2049 Asch Loop N.FreeUnleash your creativity at the Baychester Library's enchanting painting program, presented in partnership with JASA. On Jan. 2, the library's community room transforms into a vibrant studio, where patrons can explore the world of art under the expert guidance of a skilled instructor. Embark on a visual adventure as you discover brushstrokes, color palettes and the joy of creating something uniquely yours. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-painting-and-photography-classes-exercise-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-painting-and-photography-classes-exercise-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten stabbed to death in Suriname]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten people, including several members of one family and neighbors, have been stabbed to death in the Caribbean Community nation of Suriname in an incident that authorities are blaming on possible mental issues involving the main suspect.Police said that a 43-year-old father of five apparently went berserk at his home in Commewijne District just across the Paramaribo harbor and attacked his family members, killing four of them before barging into the homes of two neighbors, where he also fatally]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ten-stabbed-to-death-in-suriname/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 18:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ten-stabbed-to-death-in-suriname/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less than two weeks left to apply for housing lottery for nine units in Morrisania, rent starts at $2,022]]></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 closing on Monday, Jan. 5, for nine units in a 7-story mixed-use building at 1119 Boston Rd. in Morrisania.The building has 40 housing units, with 31 at market rate. All nine units set aside are intended for those earning 80% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $129,600.[caption id="attachment_138208" align="alignnone" width="900"] The inte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/less-than-two-weeks-left-to-apply-for-housing-lottery-for-nine-units-in-morrisania-rent-starts-at-2022/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/less-than-two-weeks-left-to-apply-for-housing-lottery-for-nine-units-in-morrisania-rent-starts-at-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cops question persons of interest in Bronx woman’s deadly stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people of interest are being questioned in connection with a deadly stabbing in the Bronx late on Saturday night.Police said Shashamanie Thompson, 30, was killed inside the apartment building where she lived at 1182 Ogden Ave. in Highbridge just after 10 p.m. on Dec. 27.Officers from the 44th Precinct raced to the location after receiving a 911 call regarding an assault in progress.[caption id="attachment_137821067" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Police said Shashamanie Thompson, 30, was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/cops-question-persons-of-interest-in-bronx-womans-deadly-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/cops-question-persons-of-interest-in-bronx-womans-deadly-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx double shooting: Connecticut teen killed, another youth injured in gun violence at public housing complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx detectives are on the hunt for the suspect who shot two teens at a public housing complex on Saturday night, killing one of them.Police said the bloodshed occurred at the Eastchester Gardens Houses located at 1219 Adee Ave. at about 6:25 p.m. on Dec. 27.Officers from the 49th Precinct rushed to the location after receiving a 911 call about shots fired inside the complex. Upon arriving at the scene, they found 15-year-old Eric Aitken of Waterbury, CT, with a gunshot wound to his chest.&nbsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-double-shooting-connecticut-teen-killed-another-youth-injured-in-gun-violence-at-public-housing-complex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-double-shooting-connecticut-teen-killed-another-youth-injured-in-gun-violence-at-public-housing-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx police investigate death of 4-year-girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx detectives are investigating the death of a four-year-old girl on Friday morning.Officers from the 49th Precinct responded to a location near Barnes and Adee Avenues in Williamsbridge at about 9:17 a.m. on Dec. 26 after receiving a 911 call for a female in need of assistance.Upon arriving at the scene, the officers found the four-year-old girl, who was unconscious and unresponsive.&nbsp;EMS rushed the youngster to Jacobi Hospital in critical condition; despite all efforts, however, the gir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-police-investigate-death-of-4-year-girl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-police-investigate-death-of-4-year-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYPD and Healthfirst partnered up to host a toy giveaway in Parkchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthfirst and the New York Police Department (NYPD) celebrated the spirit of giving with hundreds of Bronx families during an annual toy giveaway outside Healthfirst&rsquo;s Parkchester Community Office.The giveaway put Christmas presents into the hands of more than 500 children, who also enjoyed bright holiday music, festive treats like hot chocolate and photos with Santa.<br />
Tables covered in bright green Healthfirst table cloths were lined with toys like games, action figures, toy cars and spo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nypd-and-healthfirst-partnered-up-to-host-a-toy-giveaway-in-parkchester/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nypd-and-healthfirst-partnered-up-to-host-a-toy-giveaway-in-parkchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new podcast highlights Bella Abzug, the Bronx born feminist who changed politics]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new podcast aims to highlight the historic Bronx native, Battling Bella Abzug, a civil rights activist, political powerhouse and larger-than-life feminist icon.Political Anchor for Spectrum News NY1, Errol Louis hosted a special two-part series of the &ldquo;You Decide&rdquo; podcast called, &ldquo;Bella&rsquo;s Battles&rdquo; in which Louis and a chorus of New York&rsquo;s political elite tell tales of a brazen go-getter who championed women, the poor, Black and Brown people and LGBTQ rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-new-podcast-highlights-bella-abzug-the-bronx-born-feminist-who-changed-politics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/a-new-podcast-highlights-bella-abzug-the-bronx-born-feminist-who-changed-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How one charter school in the South Bronx uses self-care and practice tests to boost scores]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was hardly a typical day at the Creo College Preparatory Charter School in the South Bronx.&nbsp;Following a day where students sat for hours, taking mock state exams, they were pampered by barbers and nail technicians, petted therapy dogs, sang karaoke, played video games and ate ice-cream.&ldquo;As adults, after we do a big, hard thing we reward ourselves,&rdquo; said Benjamin Samuels-Kalow, the founder of Creo College Prep. &ldquo;If we get a promotion, we might go on a vacation or treat o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/how-one-charter-school-in-the-south-bronx-uses-self-care-and-practice-tests-to-boost-scores/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/how-one-charter-school-in-the-south-bronx-uses-self-care-and-practice-tests-to-boost-scores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 YEAR IN REVIEW: Looking back at the biggest transit headlines of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City's transit world was rocked by a series of twists, turns, and switch-tracks as it barreled down the long tunnel of 2025.From the much-anticipated start of congestion pricing at the beginning of the year to the F and M train swap and the phasing out of the MetroCard in December, there was no shortage of major transit news over the past 12 months.amNewYork has been here for it all. Join us for a ride back through the year's biggest transit stories.Congestion pricingThe year kicked off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2025-year-in-review-looking-back-at-the-biggest-transit-headlines-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2025-year-in-review-looking-back-at-the-biggest-transit-headlines-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At 161 St–Yankee Stadium, MTA employees spread Holiday joy with toys and tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTA employees at the 161 St/Yankee Stadium subway station are bringing holiday cheer to families in need by providing free toys to children who use the South Bronx station.The team has also decorated the station&rsquo;s customer service center for the holiday, along with a creative "Elf on the Shelf" for the kids in the neighborhood to enjoy.[caption id="attachment_138179" align="alignnone" width="525"] MTA employees get creative with their "Elf on the Shelf" at the Yankee Stadium stop. Courtesy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/at-161-styankee-stadium-mta-employees-spread-holiday-joy-with-toys-and-tradition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/at-161-styankee-stadium-mta-employees-spread-holiday-joy-with-toys-and-tradition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Community College expands automotive curriculum with $60K General Motors grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Community College&rsquo;s Automotive Technology Program, with 250 students and growing, is modernizing its offerings with a $60,000 grant from General Motors (GM).&nbsp;The grant from the GM-funded EmployED Initiative will expand the electric vehicle curriculum and fund supplies, student stipends and additional instructors.The BCC automotive program, unique within the CUNY system, offers Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees and certificates in Automotive Technology, preparing student]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-community-college-expands-automotive-curriculum-with-60k-general-motors-grant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-community-college-expands-automotive-curriculum-with-60k-general-motors-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson hosts annual Chanukah celebration and menorah lighting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted a community Chanukah celebration that culminated in the lighting of the menorah on Thursday, Dec. 18, at Bronx Borough Hall, located at 851 Grand Concourse.[caption id="attachment_138145" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]Held in partnership with the Chabad of the South Bronx and the Chabad of Riverdale, the event featured songs and refreshments as attendees celebrated the holy holiday.[caption id="attachment_138141" a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-hosts-annual-chanukah-celebration-and-menorah-lighting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-hosts-annual-chanukah-celebration-and-menorah-lighting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senator Jamaal T. Bailey presents $1 million for NYPD surveillance cameras in Co-op City]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Senator Jamaal T. Bailey, who represents parts of the northeast Bronx and Westchester County, allocated $1 million for the installation of new NYPD surveillance cameras throughout the 45th Precinct, specifically in Co-op City.Bailey presented a check to the precinct on Dec. 17 at a ceremony attended by officers, Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Council Member Kevin Riley, Assembly Member Michael Benedetto and community members.&nbsp;&ldquo;Public safety is the foundation of a strong and t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/senator-jamaal-t-bailey-presents-1-million-for-nypd-surveillance-cameras-in-co-op-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/senator-jamaal-t-bailey-presents-1-million-for-nypd-surveillance-cameras-in-co-op-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jewish Bronxites reflect on a Hanukkah season of joy, tragedy and triumph of light over darkness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday marked the final night of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, celebrated over eight days with traditional foods, gathering with loved ones, gifts and lighting the menorah. Jewish Bronxites shared all about their holiday traditions with the Bronx Times and the things that brought them joy and sadness this holiday season.Elite Rubin and her husband started hosting a small Hanukkah gathering during the pandemic with their quarantine pod and since then, the celebration has ballooned in s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/jewish-bronxites-reflect-on-a-hanukkah-season-of-joy-tragedy-and-triumph-of-light-over-darkness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/jewish-bronxites-reflect-on-a-hanukkah-season-of-joy-tragedy-and-triumph-of-light-over-darkness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering the MetroCard — NYC’s beloved subway and bus fare card, which goes the way of the token on Dec. 31]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MetroCard, an iconic piece of plastic utilized by countless New Yorkers to access the city's mass transit system for just over three decades, meets its demise on Dec. 31 at the age of 32.The impending death of the flat, rectangular, yellow card with blue lettering comes with the MTA ending its sale on Dec. 31, relegating the MetroCard to the same obsolete status as the metal subway token it replaced in the mid-1990s. The move is part of the agency's full switch to its tap-and-pay replacement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/remembering-the-metrocard-nycs-beloved-subway-and-bus-fare-card-which-goes-the-way-of-the-token-on-dec-31/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/remembering-the-metrocard-nycs-beloved-subway-and-bus-fare-card-which-goes-the-way-of-the-token-on-dec-31/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Think you overpaid for a used car in the Bronx? The city may owe you money]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you paid more than advertised for a used vehicle from a Bronx auto dealership, the city may have funds for you, just waiting to be claimed.Recent investigations by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) found that two used car dealerships in the Bronx &mdash; B&amp;Z Auto and CarGo &mdash; charged customers more than their advertised prices.&nbsp;The department reached settlements with the companies and still has substantial amounts left to help reimburse affected customers.&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/think-you-overpaid-for-a-used-car-in-the-bronx-the-city-may-owe-you-money/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/think-you-overpaid-for-a-used-car-in-the-bronx-the-city-may-owe-you-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson sworn in following 2025 election victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson was once again sworn into office on Monday, Dec. 15, following her re-election to the position last November.Gibson was surrounded by her supporters, as well as elected officials and community leaders, as she took the oath of office to resume her duties as the 14th Bronx Borough President.[caption id="attachment_138069" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo courtesy of the Bronx Borough President's Office[/caption]"It has been the honor of a lifetime to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-sworn-in-following-2025-election-victory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-borough-president-vanessa-gibson-sworn-in-following-2025-election-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery in progress for 13 units in Williamsbridge mixed-use building, rent starts at $1,546]]></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 units in an 8-story mixed-use building at 2721 Colden Ave. in Williamsbridge.The building has 43 total housing units, with 32 being at market rate. All 11 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.Two of the units in the housing lottery are stu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-in-progress-for-13-units-in-williamsbridge-mixed-use-building-rent-starts-at-1546/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-in-progress-for-13-units-in-williamsbridge-mixed-use-building-rent-starts-at-1546/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-Ed | Record accomplishments, historic achievements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, our administration&rsquo;s senior leadership came together to celebrate our historic achievements and enduring accomplishments over the past four years. Assembling this diverse and experienced team of dedicated public servants from all backgrounds and all boroughs was an accomplishment in itself. This was the first administration to have five women deputy mayors, the first woman police commissioner &mdash; and the second woman police commissioner. We had the first Dominican deputy may]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-record-accomplishments-historic-achievements/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-record-accomplishments-historic-achievements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acute Inflections performs intimate Jazz set at Sankofa Haus in the South Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stepping from the frigid temperatures and snow covered streets of the South Bronx into Sankofa Haus, felt like entering another era.&nbsp;Two sharply dressed men greeted guests at the door of the Mott Haven event space and offered to take coats, setting the tone for an evening that felt less like a modern concert and more like a 1920s underground jazz club.It was the perfect setting for Acute Inflections, the duo known for blending jazz sounds with R&amp;B. Comprised of vocalist Elasea Douglas a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/acute-inflections-performs-intimate-jazz-set-at-sankofa-haus-in-the-south-bronx/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/acute-inflections-performs-intimate-jazz-set-at-sankofa-haus-in-the-south-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Food is mood’: Bronx nonprofit program combines healthy eating and addiction recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just two years ago, Jamel Lewis was living a life that was anything but healthy. He was addicted to crack and cocaine and rarely ate, when he did, he subsisted on Little Debbie Honey Buns topped with ice cream.Today, Lewis is a completely different person. He has been sober for nearly two years and leads a healthy cooking program at Samaritan Daytop Village in the South Bronx, where he whips up dishes like Italian-style pasta with beans, chicken and vegetables and helps educate people who were o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/food-is-mood-bronx-nonprofit-program-combines-healthy-eating-and-addiction-recovery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/food-is-mood-bronx-nonprofit-program-combines-healthy-eating-and-addiction-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees, NYPD and Food Bank for New York City hold fourth annual ‘pop-up’ food and toy distribution at 44th Precinct]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees partnered for the fourth straight year with the 44th Precinct of the NYPD and the Food Bank for New York City to host their annual "pop-up" food and toy distribution on Friday, Dec. 19, at the 44th Precinct headquarters, located at 2 E. 169th St.[caption id="attachment_137996" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo credit: New York Yankees Partnership[/caption]The event provided approximately 500 Bronx residents with fresh produce, shelf-stable groceries and toys for the holi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/yankees-nypd-and-food-bank-for-new-york-city-hold-fourth-annual-pop-up-food-and-toy-distribution-at-44th-precinct/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/yankees-nypd-and-food-bank-for-new-york-city-hold-fourth-annual-pop-up-food-and-toy-distribution-at-44th-precinct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx-born inventor creates live-saving wearable technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bronx native is leveraging technology to assist vulnerable kids and adults, creating wearable technology that will likely save lives.Tyneadrian Fleming, 54, recently launched Black Bird Smart Innovations, LLC, a line of products designed to track and assist people with disabilities, traumatic brain injury, dementia or other conditions that may cause them to wander away from home or have a medical emergency.&nbsp;The Black Bird devices and app also provide useful information for those who encou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-born-inventor-creates-live-saving-wearable-technology/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-born-inventor-creates-live-saving-wearable-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas and New Year’s transit changes: Know before you go on the subways, buses and commuter rails]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MTA is modifying service on the city's subways, buses, and commuter rails for Christmas and New Year's.The subways and buses will both follow a Sunday schedule on Christmas Day and New Year's Day, this Thursday and next, according to the transit agency.On the day of Christmas Eve, Wednesday, the subways will run regular weekday service.Bus routes across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens will operate on reduced weekday schedules on both the days of Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/christmas-and-new-years-transit-changes-know-before-you-go-on-the-subways-buses-and-commuter-rails/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/christmas-and-new-years-transit-changes-know-before-you-go-on-the-subways-buses-and-commuter-rails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx murder suspect jailed on Rikers Island dies, raising facility’s death toll in 2025 to 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bronx murder suspect died of an apparent allergic reaction suffered while incarcerated on Rikers Island Sunday afternoon &mdash; making him the 15th inmate of the troubled detention center to perish this year.Kyron Randall, 33, became ill at about 12:10 p.m. on Dec. 21 while in custody at the George R. Vierno Center on Rikers Island. According to the Correction Department, Randall allegedly suffered what is believed to be an allergic reaction. The department did not disclose what triggered the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-murder-suspect-jailed-on-rikers-island-dies-raising-facilitys-death-toll-in-2025-to-15/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-murder-suspect-jailed-on-rikers-island-dies-raising-facilitys-death-toll-in-2025-to-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where trees fell, hope rose: Jamaica endures after Hurricane Melissa]]></title><description><![CDATA[You will continue to experience comfort and joy in Jamaica, thanks to the strength and resilience of its people. Though many tree tops have been chopped off and thousands of trees have fallen or been uprooted, the hoisting of the Jamaican flag feels more significant than ever.Despite the devastation left by Hurricane Melissa, there are signs of life. Trees bend in different directions, twisted by the powerful strength of the wind caused by the worst hurricane to ever hit the Atlantic Ocean and t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/where-trees-fell-hope-rose-jamaica-endures-after-hurricane-melissa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/where-trees-fell-hope-rose-jamaica-endures-after-hurricane-melissa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrate Your Financial New Year: A Q&amp;A With New York City Community Manager, Iliana Menesick]]></title><description><![CDATA[As 2025 draws to a close,&nbsp;it&rsquo;s a great time to reflect on the year and set yourself up for success in 2026. Whether you&rsquo;re building new habits or refining your financial strategy, Iliana Menesick, Chase Community Manager in New York City, shares practical tips to strengthen your financial health journey.Q: &nbsp;What&rsquo;s been a key financial health learning for you in 2025?<br />
A: This year, I&rsquo;ve been really inspired by the enthusiasm in New York City for financial educati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/celebrate-your-financial-new-year-a-qampa-with-new-york-city-community-manager-iliana-menesick/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/celebrate-your-financial-new-year-a-qampa-with-new-york-city-community-manager-iliana-menesick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early morning fire in Mott Haven apartment building injures four, displaces 62 residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just after 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, an early morning fire tore through a five-story apartment building in Mott Haven, injuring four people and displacing 62 residents from 15 families, according to fire officials and Bronx Community Board 1.The fire department received a call at 5:17 a.m., reporting a fire in one apartment on the first floor of the building at 439 East 135th Street, off Willis Avenue. A second alarm was transmitted as the fire spread from the first through the rest of the building.FDN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/early-morning-fire-in-mott-haven-apartment-building-injures-four-displaces-62-residents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/early-morning-fire-in-mott-haven-apartment-building-injures-four-displaces-62-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Villa Maria Academy holds holiday celebrations ahead of Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Villa Maria Academy has celebrated the holiday season with multiple events throughout the month of December.The first events were the annual Winter Fair and Tree Lighting celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6.[caption id="attachment_137902" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo by Samantha Giorgio[/caption]There were 29 vendors from across the tri-state area on hand at the Winter Fair to showcase their food and other items, including making fresh mozzarella, arts and crafts and more.[caption id="attac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-villa-maria-academy-holds-holiday-celebrations-ahead-of-christmas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-villa-maria-academy-holds-holiday-celebrations-ahead-of-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Fitness, comedy, hikes and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shape Up NYC: Low Impact Dance FitnessFriday, Dec. 26, 10-10:45 a.m.Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205 St.Free&nbsp;This program will take place in person at Mosholu Library. This 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 nypl.org/events/programs/2025/12/12/shape-nyc-low-impact-dance-fitness.&nbsp;&nbsp;One Book One Bronx: The Sisterhood by Cour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-fitness-comedy-hikes-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-fitness-comedy-hikes-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bill expands buying power for Bronx affordable housing groups over landlords and developers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx-based affordable housing groups won a City Council vote yesterday on the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA), a bill that gives nonprofits new leverage to buy distressed apartment buildings and keep them affordable.Introduced by Council Member Sandy Nurse &ndash;who represents majority-Hispanic neighborhoods along Brooklyn's northern border&ndash; the bill gives city certified housing preservation groups first dibs on some apartment buildings when they go up for sale.Landlord and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-bill-expands-buying-power-for-bronx-affordable-housing-groups-over-landlords-and-developers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-bill-expands-buying-power-for-bronx-affordable-housing-groups-over-landlords-and-developers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five-alarm fire rips through Bronx buildings: FDNY]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FDNY took on a five-alarm fire that tore through a Bronx building on Thursday night.At around 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 18, FDNY units responded to a call regarding a five-alarm fire at 855 Prospect Ave., which is located in a row of commercial buildings. The fire had started to extend to the nearby buildings.&ldquo;Units arrived in less than four minutes. We found fire at a commercial establishment and it was extending to the adjacent stores. We also had fire on the roof of the six-story multiple]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/five-alarm-fire-rips-through-bronx-buildings-fdny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/five-alarm-fire-rips-through-bronx-buildings-fdny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council approves ‘unfair deactivations’ safeguards for rideshare drivers, delivery workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City Council approved on Thursday a pair of measures designed to bolster protections for app-based rideshare drivers and delivery workers against firings without recourse &mdash; known as "unfair deactivations."The body passed a measure that would add protections against unfair deactivations for for-hire vehicle drivers, Intro. 0276, by 40 to 7 votes with one abstention. It also approved legislation that would add safeguards for food delivery workers, Intro. 1332, by 40 to 8 votes.Both bills]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-approves-unfair-deactivations-safeguards-for-rideshare-drivers-delivery-workers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-approves-unfair-deactivations-safeguards-for-rideshare-drivers-delivery-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Democrats celebrate election wins, honor departing council members at holiday party]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Democratic County Committee&rsquo;s holiday party was the place to be on Wednesday night, bringing together a crowd of hundreds to celebrate this year&rsquo;s victories for the Democratic party.The annual event, held this year at Vibra Restaurant &amp; Lounge on East Tremont Ave., honored outgoing Bronx City Council Members Diana Ayala and Rafael Salamanca Jr. and saw special guests from outside the borough: Comptroller-Elect Mark Levine, and Manhattan Council Member Julie Menin, proje]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-democrats-celebrate-election-wins-honor-departing-council-members-at-holiday-party/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-democrats-celebrate-election-wins-honor-departing-council-members-at-holiday-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery in progress for 18 units in Morris Heights residential building, rent starts at $2,535]]></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 has been launched for 18 housing units in an 8-story residential building at 1591 Jesup Ave. in Morris Heights.The building has 59 residential units, with 41 being at market rate. All 18 of the units set aside in the housing lottery are intended for those earning 130% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $210,600.Three of the units in the housing lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-in-progress-for-18-units-in-morris-heights-residential-building-rent-starts-at-2535/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-in-progress-for-18-units-in-morris-heights-residential-building-rent-starts-at-2535/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game on! Lehman Educational Campus receives $5.6M for new athletic fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[City and state lawmakers gathered Dec. 17 to award $5.6 million in capital funding for athletic field renovations at the Herbert H. Lehman Educational Campus.The celebratory announcement in the Lehman High School library included Borough President Vanessa Gibson, City Council Members Amanda Far&iacute;as and Kristy Marmorato, Schools Deputy Chancellor Kevin Moran and Bronx High School Superintendent Marcell Deans.&nbsp;The massive campus on East Tremont Ave., is home to six schools that combine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/game-on-lehman-educational-campus-receives-56m-for-new-athletic-fields/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/game-on-lehman-educational-campus-receives-56m-for-new-athletic-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dawn of a new era: Bishop Ronald Hicks introduced as new leader of New York archdiocese, succeeding Cardinal Dolan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, IL, will succeed Cardinal Timothy Dolan as&nbsp;the new leader of the Archdiocese of New York and its 2.8 million Catholics beginning next year.Pope Leo XIV officially accepted Cardinal Dolan's resignation early Thursday morning and appointed Hicks as his successor.&nbsp;The Vatican officially announced the pontiff's decision early Thursday morning, New York time, following days of reports about the impending change.On Dec. 18, Cardinal Dolan began the process of p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dawn-of-a-new-era-bishop-ronald-hicks-introduced-as-new-leader-of-new-york-archdiocese-succeeding-cardinal-dolan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/dawn-of-a-new-era-bishop-ronald-hicks-introduced-as-new-leader-of-new-york-archdiocese-succeeding-cardinal-dolan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Bronxwood International Church of God hosting food distributions Wednesdays and Saturdays for rest of December]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronxwood International Church of God will be hosting food distributions every Wednesday and Saturday throughout December from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.[caption id="attachment_137823" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Community members can visit the church Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to benefit from the food pantry. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption][caption id="attachment_137819" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]The food pantry of the church, located a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronxwood-international-church-of-god-hosting-food-distributions-wednesdays-and-saturdays-for-rest-of-december/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronxwood-international-church-of-god-hosting-food-distributions-wednesdays-and-saturdays-for-rest-of-december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eric Adams’ exit interview: At the end of his lone term as NYC mayor, how will he be remembered?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Eric Adams returned to a place that has long anchored his personal and political story as his time at City Hall draws to a close: the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica, Queens.During the final days of his administration, Adams sat down with amNewYork at the precinct was where he held one of his first press conferences as mayor in 2022 &mdash; and decades earlier, where he experienced a traumatic encounter with police that he has often cited as formative."I really want New Yorkers to use my journey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/eric-adams-exit-interview-at-the-end-of-his-lone-term-as-nyc-mayor-how-will-he-be-remembered/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/eric-adams-exit-interview-at-the-end-of-his-lone-term-as-nyc-mayor-how-will-he-be-remembered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Chamber of Commerce celebrates success of holiday toy drive at annual holiday party]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Chamber of Commerce held their a holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 4, where they and the Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education celebrated the success of their annual toy drive.During this year's toy drive, the Bronx Chamber of Commerce and Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education were able to collect hundreds of new, unwrapped toys for the kids served by Casita Maria programs. The toys were donated at the holiday party.&ldquo;We are proud to partner with Casita Maria this year and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-chamber-of-commerce-celebrates-success-of-holiday-toy-drive-at-annual-holiday-party/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-chamber-of-commerce-celebrates-success-of-holiday-toy-drive-at-annual-holiday-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After years in the dark, Melrose residents finally hear cleanup plan for toxic site]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, residents and environmental advocates in Melrose have pushed state officials for clearer information about the toxic contamination beneath a long-vacant lot at 753 Melrose Avenue.In early November, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said it plans to clean up the residual chemicals in up to ten years.The Melrose Environmental Awareness Committee, led by Bronx resident Angel Garcia, has repeatedly pushed the DEC to study and clean-up the dry cleaning chemi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-years-in-the-dark-melrose-residents-finally-hear-cleanup-plan-for-toxic-site/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/after-years-in-the-dark-melrose-residents-finally-hear-cleanup-plan-for-toxic-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Senator Gustavo Rivera hosts Day of Action against ICE enforcement in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Senator Gustavo Rivera and Hands Off NYC hosted a Day of Action where residents learned strategies for protecting one another from ICE enforcement.&nbsp;A group of about 20 people walked up and down Fordham Road speaking primarily with street vendors and business owners who are constantly on the street in high-traffic areas. &ldquo;They are the eyes of our neighborhood,&rdquo; said Rivera.His team distributed &ldquo;Know Your Rights&rdquo; palm cards in English, Spanish, French and Arabic,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/state-senator-gustavo-rivera-hosts-day-of-action-against-ice-enforcement-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/state-senator-gustavo-rivera-hosts-day-of-action-against-ice-enforcement-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-ed | New York City’s future is leaving, family by family]]></title><description><![CDATA[My grandparents grew up in New York City believing that if you worked hard, contributed to your community, and played by the rules, you could build a life here. They raised my parents with that same promise, and they in turn instilled those values in me. That&rsquo;s the same promise so many New Yorkers were raised with. But today, that promise is slipping away for too many families. The dream of raising children and putting down roots in New York City for generations to come is becoming harder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-new-york-citys-future-is-leaving-family-by-family/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-new-york-citys-future-is-leaving-family-by-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Awesome Kwanzaa Events in New York City 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_414649" align="alignnone" width="822"] Pexels[/caption]Awesome Kwanzaa Events in New York City 2025Kwanzaa, the celebration of African American and Pan-African culture, heritage, and unity, kicks off on December 26th and runs through January 1st. It&rsquo;s a time to come together, honor tradition, and embrace the seven principles that make this holiday so special: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/awesome-kwanzaa-events-in-new-york-city-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/awesome-kwanzaa-events-in-new-york-city-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Borough President Gibson and Council Member Ayala allocate $750K for Gotham Health, Belvis lobby upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a $750,000 allocation from local elected officials, Gotham Health, Belvis in the South Bronx will receive physical upgrades to improve the flow of patients entering the clinic.&nbsp;Borough President Vanessa Gibson and outgoing Council Member and Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala presented the check to staff at Gotham Health at 545 East 142nd St., where providers treat patients in adult medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, radiology and women&rsquo;s health.&nbsp;The capital funding will be us]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/borough-president-gibson-and-council-member-ayala-allocate-750k-for-gotham-health-belvis-lobby-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/borough-president-gibson-and-council-member-ayala-allocate-750k-for-gotham-health-belvis-lobby-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-ed | Using technology to better communicate with all New Yorkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the very start, I have been a tech mayor, and our administration has continually expanded our use of technology to keep New Yorkers safer, stronger, and more informed. From linking our public schools to the NYPD so we can respond more rapidly to any school emergency, to deploying safety drones and expanding broadband to our neighbors in NYCHA, we have embraced the power and possibility of new technology to make life better for all New Yorkers.But to be an inclusive and truly accessible city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-using-technology-to-better-communicate-with-all-new-yorkers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-using-technology-to-better-communicate-with-all-new-yorkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Bronx is a beautiful place, it’s just filthy’ Environmental advocates push for ‘Green the Bronx’ waste initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[In early December, Bronx residents joined the Bronx Solid Waste Advisory Board (SWAB) &ndash;a community-driven environmental justice group&ndash; in Melrose to brainstorm ideas about how to improve the Bronx as part of their &ldquo;Green the Bronx&rdquo; initiative.SWAB intends to directly involve Bronx residents in environmental issues that affect their neighborhoods like solid waste. Their contributions can influence how the Bronx is affected by the 2026 NYC Solid Waste Management Plan.With t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-is-a-beautiful-place-its-just-filthy-environmental-advocates-push-for-green-the-bronx-waste-initiative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-is-a-beautiful-place-its-just-filthy-environmental-advocates-push-for-green-the-bronx-waste-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Holiday fun, winter walks, zumba and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riverdale Menorah LightingFriday, Dec. 19, 3 p.m.The Bell Monument at Bell Tower Park, West 239th Street and Riverdale AvenueFreeCelebrate Chanukah with the daily lighting of the Riverdale menorah at Bell Tower Park. Join in on the holiday fun!For more information, visit chabadbronx.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/7148104/jewish/Giant-Menorah-Lighting.htm.&nbsp;&nbsp;Winter Solstice WalkSaturday, Dec. 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m.Wave Hill, 675 W. 252nd St.Free with admission of $4-10Bundle up and explore]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-holiday-fun-winter-walks-zumba-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-holiday-fun-winter-walks-zumba-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC subway crime dropped in November, over past 11 months, compared to 2024: NYPD]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC subway crime continued to plummet during the month of November and over the past 11 months, NYPD and Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) officials revealed on Monday.Officials reported that the six major crime categories tracked on the city's subways dropped a combined 24% over the past month, compared to the same period last year. There were a total of 168 major crimes in the system during November, 54 less than the 222 reported for the same month in 2024.NYPD Deputy Chief of Transi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-subway-crime-dropped-in-november-over-past-11-months-compared-to-2024-nypd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-subway-crime-dropped-in-november-over-past-11-months-compared-to-2024-nypd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Bally’s wins state casino license to build a casino-hotel complex in Ferry Point Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York State Gaming Commission has awarded Bally&rsquo;s a license to build a casino-hotel complex in Ferry Point Park, marking the end of a long approvals process.The Commission also approved the two remaining proposals in Queens: Metropolitan Park in Flushing and an expansion of the existing Resorts World &ldquo;racino&rdquo; in South Ozone Park. The Commission had authority to grant up to three licenses for new casinos in the New York City area.The decision was announced in a Dec. 15 pu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/breaking-ballys-wins-state-casino-license-to-build-a-casino-hotel-complex-in-ferry-point-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/breaking-ballys-wins-state-casino-license-to-build-a-casino-hotel-complex-in-ferry-point-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Yankees host annual Winter Wonderland event]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 6,000 Bronx kids and their families gathered for the New York Yankees' 16th annual Winter Wonderland event on Friday, Dec. 12, in the Great Hall at Yankee Stadium.[caption id="attachment_137731" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]This holiday extravaganza was themed to be set in the North Pole. There were festive decorations and special appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus.[caption id="attachment_137728" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Santa Claus and Mrs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-yankees-host-annual-winter-wonderland-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-yankees-host-annual-winter-wonderland-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYS Gaming Commission set to vote Monday on final approval for three NYC casino sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York State Gaming Commission will hold a Monday meeting that is expected to finalize the approval for all three full-scale NYC casino sites.The meeting will take place at the Robert F. Smith Center for the Performing Arts at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park in Manhattan. It will also be livestreamed.&nbsp;State officials said on the agenda will be the &ldquo;consideration of gaming facilities licensing&rdquo; for the locations that were approved by its Location Board on Dec. 1 in the B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nys-gaming-commission-set-to-vote-monday-on-final-approval-for-three-nyc-casino-sites/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nys-gaming-commission-set-to-vote-monday-on-final-approval-for-three-nyc-casino-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hero NYPD detective recounts moment he saved choking baby at the side of a Bronx highway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hero NYPD detective who saved the life of a choking infant on the side of a Bronx highway described to amNewYork the viral moment he jumped into action.Detective Michael Greaney went viral on social media last week after a driver caught him on camera slapping the back of an eight-month-old girl in an effort to stop the infant from choking.&nbsp;&ldquo;A hero,&rdquo; a person in the video could be heard commenting. When amNewYork asked him about that comment, Greaney responded by humbly stati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hero-nypd-detective-recounts-moment-he-saved-choking-baby-at-the-side-of-a-bronx-highway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/hero-nypd-detective-recounts-moment-he-saved-choking-baby-at-the-side-of-a-bronx-highway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Underwhelming attendence at public hearings for Cross Bronx bridge repairs spurs concern over public engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The turnout for three public hearings about a $900 million plan to repair the crumbling infrastructure of five bridges on a stretch of the Cross Bronx Expressway was underwhelming, with a handful of attendees adding their public comments to both the in-person and online hearings that wrapped up on Wednesday.Community members and local environmental and transit groups said that the poor attendance at the three hearings for the massive infrastructure project is evidence that the public comment per]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/underwhelming-attendence-at-public-hearings-for-cross-bronx-bridge-repairs-spurs-concern-over-public-engagement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/underwhelming-attendence-at-public-hearings-for-cross-bronx-bridge-repairs-spurs-concern-over-public-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Bronx Assembly Member Amanda Septimo joins race challenging Ritchie Torres for Congressional District 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assembly Member Amanda Septimo, who represents the South Bronx's 84th District, announced she is joining the pool of candidates challenging Rep. Ritchie Torres in the Congressional District 15 primary.Septimo is in her fifth year in the assembly and will run for NY-15 as a Democrat, joining other announced candidates Michael Blake, Dalourny Nemorin and Jon LaTona. Andre Easton and Jos&eacute; Vega are also running again Torres as independents.&nbsp;In an interview with the Bronx Times, Septimo s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/south-bronx-assembly-member-amanda-septimo-joins-race-challenging-ritchie-torres-for-congressional-district-15/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/south-bronx-assembly-member-amanda-septimo-joins-race-challenging-ritchie-torres-for-congressional-district-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families flock to the Bronx Zoo for their dazzling Holiday Lights experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Zoo's Holiday Lights display glowed on Saturday night as families filled the grounds to explore a world of illuminated wildlife lanterns.The exhibit is in the middle of its busy holiday season and is full of sights and activities for people who are looking for a holiday experience beyond Christmas trees and stockings.The zoo has winding trails of illuminated animal kingdom inspired lanterns, delicious s'mores around an open fire, animal puppet shows and more.As the sun goes down, guest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/families-flock-to-the-bronx-zoo-for-their-dazzling-holiday-lights-experience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/families-flock-to-the-bronx-zoo-for-their-dazzling-holiday-lights-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six nurses and a medical unit in Bronx hospitals among NYC Health + Hospitals Nursing Excellence Award winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals honored 35 nurse professionals from across the public health care system, including six from the Bronx hospitals, during its annual Nursing Excellence Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 26.The 35 honorees were selected from 524 nominees. The winners were from a variety of facilities and clinical service lines of the hospital system.&ldquo;Our commitment to nursing excellence and patient-centered care is reflected in every corner of our organization &mdash; from our frontline nurses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/six-nurses-and-a-medical-unit-in-bronx-hospitals-among-nyc-health-hospitals-nursing-excellence-award-winners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/six-nurses-and-a-medical-unit-in-bronx-hospitals-among-nyc-health-hospitals-nursing-excellence-award-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fordham High School for the Arts launches first student-produced, original play, ‘Reasonable Doubt’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The senior class of 2026 at Fordham High School for the Arts gathered in a circle in the dressing room backstage as they practiced call and response vocal articulation exercises.&ldquo;Unique New York, New York&rsquo;s unique, you know you need unique New York,&rdquo; students called out, warming up their voices to build control, projection and crisp, clean annunciation.It was about 15 minutes ahead of curtain call for what would be a historic fall drama production. The students were performing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fordham-high-school-for-the-arts-launches-first-student-produced-original-play-reasonable-doubt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/fordham-high-school-for-the-arts-launches-first-student-produced-original-play-reasonable-doubt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Concourse Library to be fully remodeled with affordable apartments on top]]></title><description><![CDATA[The idea of living in a library is every book lover&rsquo;s dream &mdash; and it could become reality for some lucky Bronx households in the coming years.&nbsp;The Grand Concourse library, located at 155 East 173rd Street, is slated for a major remodel that will create a new, two-story public library with approximately 113 units of affordable housing on top. Fifteen percent of the units will be set aside for formerly homeless New Yorkers.[caption id="attachment_137643" align="alignnone" width="7]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/grand-concourse-library-to-be-fully-remodeled-with-affordable-apartments-on-top/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/grand-concourse-library-to-be-fully-remodeled-with-affordable-apartments-on-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Why food insecurity in the Bronx is a crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the holiday season upon us, more and more New Yorkers are facing a problem we have become all too familiar with: Food Insecurity.This hot-button topic has been the focal point of political debates, legislative briefs, and nonprofit missions. Across the United States, food insecurity has been a persistent problem. In 2023, roughly 18 million homes&nbsp;in our country faced food insecurity.The recent government shutdown highlighted how crucial this issue has become; SNAP benefits pausing caus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-why-food-insecurity-in-the-bronx-is-a-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/opinion-why-food-insecurity-in-the-bronx-is-a-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx honored for outstanding chronic disease management]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx was recently recognized with a triple achievement by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association for its exceptional lifesaving chronic disease management.The hospital was nationally recognized with Gold and Gold+ level recognition in all three of the American Heart Association and American Medical Association's 2025 Achievement Award categories. These awards highlighted the North Central Bronx Hospital's terrific work in blood p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-health-hospitalsnorth-central-bronx-honored-for-outstanding-chronic-disease-management/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-health-hospitalsnorth-central-bronx-honored-for-outstanding-chronic-disease-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montefiore Einstein Hospital holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new pediatric mental health center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montefiore Einstein Hospital celebrated the completion of its new 21-bed inpatient pediatric mental health center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 24.Known as the Montefiore Einstein Center for Children's Mental Health of the Children's Hospital at Montefiore Einstein (CHAM), this center reflects a commitment from New York City and State leaders to expand mental health services for kids and teenagers.CHAM will provide kids in the Bronx between the ages of 5 and 17 with the best]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/montefiore-einstein-hospital-holds-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-pediatric-mental-health-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/montefiore-einstein-hospital-holds-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-pediatric-mental-health-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis Hall of Fame players inspire young Bronx students at Cary Leeds Center Workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young tennis players from across the city got to learn from professional tennis players at the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis and Learning in Crotona Park on Sunday.The International Tennis Hall of Fame&rsquo;s Be Legendary program brought Hall of Famers Tracy Austin and Gigi Fern&aacute;ndez to the Bronx to help aspiring young players work on their skills and offer some wisdom for navigating the tennis, on and off the court.Out of about 60 students, more than a dozen at Sunday&rsquo;s workshop we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tennis-hall-of-fame-players-inspire-young-bronx-students-at-cary-leeds-center-workshop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tennis-hall-of-fame-players-inspire-young-bronx-students-at-cary-leeds-center-workshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials break ground on $17 million renovations to Castle Hill Library]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Dec. 8, the Castle Hill Library broke ground on a $17 million renovation expected to be completed in 2027.The existing branch at 947 Castle Hill Ave. opened in 1981. The revamped location will have a more open feel with skylights and a large front window at sidewalk level; dedicated spaces for kids, teens and adult learners; new furnishings and technology; upgraded electrical and fire safety systems, and a green roof.&nbsp;The project is expected to receive LEED silver certification and will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/officials-break-ground-on-17-million-renovations-to-castle-hill-library/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/officials-break-ground-on-17-million-renovations-to-castle-hill-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx’s Little Italy held their annual tree lighting ceremony to kick off the holiday season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx&rsquo;s Little Italy held their annual tree lighting ceremony at Ciccarone Park this past weekend, where families and neighbors came together to celebrate the holiday season.The Belmont Business Involvement District partnered with Fordham University, the New York Botanical Garden and the Bronx Zoo to host a toy giveaway for local families and a meet and greet with Santa, who sang holiday carols with families and loved ones.Local businesses in Little Italy also provided Italian cookies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronxs-little-italy-held-their-annual-tree-lighting-ceremony-to-kick-off-the-holiday-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronxs-little-italy-held-their-annual-tree-lighting-ceremony-to-kick-off-the-holiday-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-ed | Mayor-elect Mamdani’s biggest test: Protecting the city’s Jewish community]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I hurried through the cold rain on an autumn day in the Upper East Side, a stranger suddenly approached me and screamed, &ldquo;Free Palestine. You are all genocidal baby killers. You all need to get the f*** out of Israel!&rdquo; My only &ldquo;crime?&rdquo; Wearing a yarmulke.<br />
No other Jewish identifier or Israel memorabilia was on my person. I was lucky&ndash; this encounter ended with words. Earlier this month, an Israeli Jew was beaten so severely outside a Manhattan kosher restaurant th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-mayor-elect-mamdanis-biggest-test-protecting-the-citys-jewish-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-mayor-elect-mamdanis-biggest-test-protecting-the-citys-jewish-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which NYC intersections have had the most traffic deaths and injuries since 2022?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly released data jointly analyzed by several safe streets advocacy groups in their push for a bill to outlaw parking near crosswalks also identified some of the Big Apple's most dangerous intersections over the past few years.Transportation Alternatives, Families for Safe Streets, and Open Plans unveiled the analysis on Tuesday, finding that 12,261 New Yorkers have been killed or seriously injured since the start of 2022. Over the same period, they found that there are 118 instersections wher]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/which-nyc-intersections-have-had-the-most-traffic-deaths-and-injuries-since-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/which-nyc-intersections-have-had-the-most-traffic-deaths-and-injuries-since-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Young Kings and Queens Chess Club finishes free intergenerational chess sessions program at Baychester Library]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Young Kings and Queens Chess Club wrapped up their intergenerational chess program with its final session at the Baychester Library, located at 2049 Asch Loop in Co-op City, on Sunday, Dec. 7.[caption id="attachment_137532" align="alignnone" width="935"] Photo courtesy of the Young Kings and Queens Chess Club[/caption]More than 60 people took part in this program, which was put together by Young Kings and Queens Chess Club Founder Romeo Davis and the library and began last June.[caption id="]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-young-kings-and-queens-chess-club-finishes-free-intergenerational-chess-sessions-program-at-baychester-library/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-young-kings-and-queens-chess-club-finishes-free-intergenerational-chess-sessions-program-at-baychester-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx President Gibson hosts ‘Tree Lighting Extravaganza’ to kick off holiday season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted the annual "Tree Lighting Extravaganza" event on Friday, Dec. 5, at Lou Gehrig Plaza.[caption id="attachment_137510" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Several community members gathered to celebrate the lighting of the Christmas tree at Lou Gehrig Plaza. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption][caption id="attachment_137522" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]The Tree Lighting Extravaganza also featured the distribution of gifts,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-president-gibson-hosts-tree-lighting-extravaganza-to-kick-off-holiday-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-president-gibson-hosts-tree-lighting-extravaganza-to-kick-off-holiday-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Board 1 launches twice-monthly book exchange]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community Board 1, which serves the South Bronx neighborhoods of Mott Haven, Melrose and Port Morris, held its first-ever book exchange event on Dec. 6, providing free books to neighbors of all ages.The board&rsquo;s Education, Youth and Young Adults Committee set up a table outside the office at Third Avenue and East 156th Street and invited passersby to take any titles they wanted. As the sidewalks bustled with holiday shoppers, several stopped to browse the offerings for themselves or to add]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/community-board-1-launches-twice-monthly-book-exchange/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/community-board-1-launches-twice-monthly-book-exchange/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC’s most dangerous: Safe streets coalition spotlights hazardous intersections in push for universal ‘daylighting’ bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coalition of safe streets advocates released&nbsp;a new analysis of&nbsp;Department of Transportation (DOT) data on Tuesday, highlighting the city's most dangerous intersections. The group is pushing the City Council to vote on a bill that would eliminate parking near intersections across the five boroughs,&nbsp;with the goal of making them safer.The collective &mdash; comprised of advocates with Transportation Alternatives, Families for Safe Streets, and Open Plans &mdash; found that 12,261 N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nycs-most-dangerous-safe-streets-coalition-spotlights-hazardous-intersections-in-push-for-universal-daylighting-bill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nycs-most-dangerous-safe-streets-coalition-spotlights-hazardous-intersections-in-push-for-universal-daylighting-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax relief: How New York seniors will get up to $300 off their property tax bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York seniors could get some tax relief in an increasingly expensive economy thanks to new state law put on the books over the weekend.Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation on Dec. 6 that aims to enhance real property tax exemptions for seniors in the Empire State.&nbsp;Named legislation S5175A/A3698A, the law allows localities to provide a real property tax exemption for seniors who meet the income eligibility limits, and other criteria, up to 65% of the assessed valuation of their properties]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tax-relief-how-new-york-seniors-will-get-up-to-300-off-their-property-tax-bills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tax-relief-how-new-york-seniors-will-get-up-to-300-off-their-property-tax-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-Ed | Creating safe public and green spaces for our children]]></title><description><![CDATA[From day one, our administration&rsquo;s North Star has been public safety. We have gone to work to sweep out crime and illegal activities from our neighborhoods, and because of this work, we are currently in our eighth consecutive quarter of crime reductions. That means for almost two straight years &mdash; since January 2024 &mdash; crime has consistently declined each quarter in New York City.But public safety is about more than just policing. To make sure our communities feel safe and are sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-creating-safe-public-and-green-spaces-for-our-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-creating-safe-public-and-green-spaces-for-our-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andre Easton brings classroom-style learning and socialist values to his Congressional campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andre Easton, a high school teacher campaigning for Democrat Ritchie Torres&rsquo; seat in the Bronx&rsquo;s 15th Congressional District, isn&rsquo;t usually approached by strangers in the grocery store. But recently, at the same place he&rsquo;s been shopping for years, a young employee stopped him and said, &ldquo;Aren&rsquo;t you running for something?&rdquo;&nbsp;She had seen a poster in the neighborhood with his picture on it, along with eye-catching colors and graphic fonts not dissimilar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/andre-easton-brings-classroom-style-learning-and-socialist-values-to-his-congressional-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/andre-easton-brings-classroom-style-learning-and-socialist-values-to-his-congressional-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Why am I paying rent?’ Residents at Tremont Renaissance say broken elevators, brown water and eviction notices pile up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tremont Renaissance seemed to offer everything on Natasha Bent&rsquo;s list: 24-hour security, children&rsquo;s play areas and on-site laundry.After moving in as one of the first tenants, Bent, a mother and middle school teacher at New Pathways Academy, quickly discovered problems. The advertised 24-hour security meant only cameras, not a guard, and the elevators in the seven-year-old building frequently broke down.That was just the beginning of her problems. &ldquo;My bathroom sink was brok]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/why-am-i-paying-rent-residents-at-tremont-renaissance-say-broken-elevators-brown-water-and-eviction-notices-pile-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/why-am-i-paying-rent-residents-at-tremont-renaissance-say-broken-elevators-brown-water-and-eviction-notices-pile-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lehman College to receive $50 million from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lehman College President Fernando Delgado unveiled a massive check for $50 million at Thursday, thanks to a &ldquo;historic&rdquo; investment from philanthropist, MacKenzie Scott.Importantly, Delgado said at the announcement, the donation comes with no strings attached, allowing Lehman to spend the funds in any way it sees fit to support its academic mission.&ldquo;&#8202;This is not just a donation,&rdquo; Delgado said. &ldquo;It's a powerful affirmation of everything that we are, everything th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/lehman-college-to-receive-50-million-from-philanthropist-mackenzie-scott/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/lehman-college-to-receive-50-million-from-philanthropist-mackenzie-scott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx runners shine in the Running of the Bulls 5K]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Dec. 6, runners aged 11 to 60-plus gathered in Van Cortlandt Park for the third annual Running of the Bulls 5K, organized by Race the Bronx and Cash Cow NYC.&nbsp;Though the morning was only 33 degrees with a dusting of snow on the ground, around 80 participants &mdash; including experienced marathoners and those attempting their first-ever 5K &mdash; traversed the hilly wooded trails with bragging rights, medals and t-shirts as their reward.Organizers Sol Rivera and Alex Felicier, founders o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-runners-shine-in-the-running-of-the-bulls-5k/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-runners-shine-in-the-running-of-the-bulls-5k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Winter fun, Nutcracker performances, arts and crafts and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a Winter WonderlandFriday, Dec. 12, 4:30-7 p.m.Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, 3225 Reservoir Oval E.FreeIt&rsquo;s a Winter Wonderland at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center. Families and children are invited to join in some winter fun and bring in the season with icicles and snowflakes. Activities will include arts and crafts, winter games, a tree lighting and a special visit from Santa himself.For more information, visit nycgovparks.org/events/2025/12/12/its-a-winter-wonde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-winter-fun-nutcracker-performances-arts-and-crafts-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-winter-fun-nutcracker-performances-arts-and-crafts-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot dead in Bronx apartment stairwell in homicide that snapped 12-day murder-less streak in NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are questioning a suspect after a man was found shot to death inside a Bronx stairwell on Sunday night &mdash; a homicide that ended a record-tying 12-day murder-less streak in New York City.According to police sources, the deadly shooting occurred just after 9:05 p.m. on Dec. 7 inside the Sotomayor Houses located at 1744 Watson Ave. in Soundview.Officers from the 43rd Precinct and Police Service Area 8 received a 911 call of a person shot inside one of the building&rsquo;s stairwells.Upo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/man-shot-dead-in-bronx-apartment-stairwell-in-homicide-that-snapped-12-day-murder-less-streak-in-nyc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/man-shot-dead-in-bronx-apartment-stairwell-in-homicide-that-snapped-12-day-murder-less-streak-in-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Straphanger throws bottle at MTA bus driver in the Bronx; suspect at large: cops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in the Bronx are on the hunt for a brazen brute who allegedly threw a bottle at an on-duty MTA bus driver in October.The attack took place on board a BX36 bus in front of a residential building at 1585 White Plains Road in Parkchester at around 3:35 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24.According to law enforcement sources, the violent suspect was already on the bus, about to leave, when an argument broke out between him and the 46-year-old male bus operator. It is unclear what the dispute was about, b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/straphanger-throws-bottle-at-mta-bus-driver-in-the-bronx-suspect-at-large-cops/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/straphanger-throws-bottle-at-mta-bus-driver-in-the-bronx-suspect-at-large-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Column: East Bronx History Forum to discuss Bronx River Parkway in last meeting of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our last meeting for the calendar year 2025 will focus on the Bronx River Parkway and its growth. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Parkway, which I&rsquo;m certain many of us have travelled upon from time to time and enjoyed its seasonal grandeur throughout the year.Stephen DeVillo will be our speaker this month, a most reliable and prolific lecturer. Stephen is a local historian and a longtime walking tour guide of the Bronx River Rambles and has given numerous talks and webinars on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/column-east-bronx-history-forum-to-discuss-bronx-river-parkway-in-last-meeting-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/column-east-bronx-history-forum-to-discuss-bronx-river-parkway-in-last-meeting-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx River Houses unveils new murals, designed by an artist who grew up inside the development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Soundview&rsquo;s Bronx River Houses recently unveiled new murals, collectively titled &ldquo;The Home That Inspired The World,&rdquo; which celebrate the development&rsquo;s contributions to the early days of hip-hop culture.&nbsp;The murals are part of the Public Housing Community Fund (PHCF)&rsquo;s &ldquo;From Roots to Arts&rdquo; Program, funded by the Mellon Foundation.To create the works, celebrated artist Mark Lawrence returned to his childhood home at Bronx River Houses to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-river-houses-unveils-new-murals-designed-by-an-artist-who-grew-up-inside-the-development/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-river-houses-unveils-new-murals-designed-by-an-artist-who-grew-up-inside-the-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx celebrates ten years of simulation training]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx recently held its annual Women and Children Simulation Fair, where it celebrated ten years of In-Situ Simulation Education.This annual event and the ten-year celebration both showcase the hospital's commitment to preparing healthcare teams to thrive in critical, life-threatening situations via hands-on training in an actual clinical environment.&ldquo;Investing in simulation training enhances patient safety and quality care by providing a safe environme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-health-hospitalsnorth-central-bronx-celebrates-ten-years-of-simulation-training/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-health-hospitalsnorth-central-bronx-celebrates-ten-years-of-simulation-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacobi Medical Center commemorates World AIDS Day amid federal pullback of recognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Dec. 4, Jacobi Medical Center hosted a daylong series of events in recognition of World AIDS Day, culminating in a walk on campus to honor those who have died and those currently living with HIV and AIDS.&nbsp;While the Honor Walk was kept brief due to the cold weather, participants carried a handmade banner that read &ldquo;And Still We Rise,&rdquo; featuring some patients' names.The rest of the event, organized by Community Liaison Worker Jose Clemente, featured HIV education, patient testi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/jacobi-medical-center-commemorates-world-aids-day-amid-federal-pullback-of-recognition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/jacobi-medical-center-commemorates-world-aids-day-amid-federal-pullback-of-recognition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery launches for 92 units for seniors at Crotona Belmont Senior Housing, rent at 30% of monthly income]]></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 92 units for seniors at least 62 years of age at Crotona Belmont Senior Housing, located at 1883 Crotona Ave. in Crotona.This 10-story residential building has 134 total housing units, with 42 being at market rate. Of the 92 set aside for the housing lottery, 10 are intended for those earning 50% of the area median income and with an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-launches-for-92-units-for-seniors-at-crotona-belmont-senior-housing-rent-at-30-of-monthly-income/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-launches-for-92-units-for-seniors-at-crotona-belmont-senior-housing-rent-at-30-of-monthly-income/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renderings unveiled for the Heartwood, an upcoming mixed-use building with 113 apartments in Claremont]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renderings have been unveiled for the Heartwood, an upcoming 19-story mixed-use building with 113 affordable housing units at 155 E. 173rd St. in the Claremont neighborhood of the Bronx.Approximately 15% of the 113 rent-stabilized units at the Heartwood will be dedicated to formerly homeless individuals. In addition to the residential units, the new building will also house the new Grand Concourse Library. The new building will span 17,500 square feet.[caption id="attachment_137312" align="align]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/renderings-unveiled-for-the-heartwood-an-upcoming-mixed-use-building-with-113-apartments-in-claremont/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/renderings-unveiled-for-the-heartwood-an-upcoming-mixed-use-building-with-113-apartments-in-claremont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$1.7 billion Hunts Point Access Improvement Project completed after 6 years, promising safer streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three-phase, $1.7 billion Hunts Point Access Improvement Project was officially finished in late Nov. after having started in 2019, Governor Kathy Hochul announced.&nbsp;Much of the work dealt with improving truck access to the Hunts Point Market, the nation&rsquo;s largest food distribution site, where more than 60% of New York City&rsquo;s meat, fish and produce cycles through.&nbsp;Traffic and pollution around the food hub have long plagued Hunts Point, but the project&rsquo;s design now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/17-billion-hunts-point-access-improvement-project-completed-after-6-years-promising-safer-streets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/17-billion-hunts-point-access-improvement-project-completed-after-6-years-promising-safer-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cover up: Face-covered ICE agents and unruly protesters reignite debate over a NYC mask ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should NYC have a renewed mask ban? This question is weighing on the minds of many New Yorkers lately.&nbsp;As masked individuals continue to participate in protests, sometimes leading to public disorder, and concerns rise over the anonymity of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, who don face coverings during operations near immigrant communities and courts, New Yorkers are at a crossroads on whether they want elected officials to pursue a full-on public mask ban.It has been a comp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/cover-up-face-covered-ice-agents-and-unruly-protesters-reignite-debate-over-a-nyc-mask-ban/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/cover-up-face-covered-ice-agents-and-unruly-protesters-reignite-debate-over-a-nyc-mask-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Lenders Unite]]></title><description><![CDATA[A grouping of global multilateral financial agencies is teaming up to raise billions in hurricane relief for Jamaica, which has suffered from consecutive years of battering from Atlantic storms.The consortium includes the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank Group.Top officials have met in recent days to develop a strategy to help Jamaic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/global-lenders-unite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/global-lenders-unite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahead of first public hearing for $900 million Cross Bronx bridge project, advocates press NYS for more time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York State Department of Transportation is set to hold the first of three public hearings on Wednesday Dec. 3 to discuss a controversial proposal to repair five bridges along a one mile corridor of the Cross Bronx Expressway.But opponents of the plan say the state hasn't allowed enough time to properly review the plan and its potential impacts, which NYSDOT released on Nov. 18 in a close to 6,000 page environmental assessment report they argue was ill-timed given the busy holiday season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ahead-of-first-public-hearing-for-900-million-cross-bronx-bridge-project-advocates-press-nys-for-more-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ahead-of-first-public-hearing-for-900-million-cross-bronx-bridge-project-advocates-press-nys-for-more-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bronx shows up strong on CUNY’s 50 Under 50]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City University of New York (CUNY) released in November its second annual who&rsquo;s who of its massive alumni network with its 50 Under 50 list, and the Bronx was well represented, with honorees from the borough, educated at Bronx CUNY schools or with strong ties to the Boogie Down all making their mark on the world culturally, socially and economically.The Bronx Times caught up with a few of the list&rsquo;s esteemed honorees to get their reactions on being recognized, reflections on thei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-shows-up-strong-on-cunys-50-under-50/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-shows-up-strong-on-cunys-50-under-50/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery closing soon for 15 units for seniors in Parkchester, rent starts at $1,945]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.Time is winding down for seniors to sign up for an affordable housing lottery for one of the 15 available units at 1353 Castle Hill Ave. in the Parkchester neighborhood of the Bronx before the Dec. 18 deadline.The 6-story mixed-use building features 32 total housing units for seniors, with 17 at market rate. Among the 15 set aside in the housing lottery for those at least 62 years o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-closing-soon-for-15-units-for-seniors-in-parkchester-rent-starts-at-1945/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-closing-soon-for-15-units-for-seniors-in-parkchester-rent-starts-at-1945/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTA boss Lieber expects Mayor-elect Mamdani to move quickly on building out bus lane network to full potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said Tuesday that he expects Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's incoming administration to "move quickly" on building the number of bus lanes and busways required by city law &mdash; something the Adams administration has missed benchmarks on for several years.Lieber, during an annual CityLaw breakfast event at New York Law School on Dec. 2, contended the MTA has been "hamstrung" in delivering faster bus service due to what he described as the Adams administration's "ina]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-boss-lieber-expects-mayor-elect-mamdani-to-move-quickly-on-building-out-bus-lane-network-to-full-potential/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mta-boss-lieber-expects-mayor-elect-mamdani-to-move-quickly-on-building-out-bus-lane-network-to-full-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘True Love’ in for pricey holiday shopping season according to data]]></title><description><![CDATA[(StatePoint) True Love is at it again this holiday season &ndash; and paying more than ever. According to PNC&rsquo;s Christmas Price Index (CPI), the final price tag to buy all of the gifts in the song &ldquo;The Twelve Days of Christmas,&rdquo; comes to $51,476.12 this year, headlined by drastic increases in the price of gold and the famed partridge&rsquo;s Pear Tree.For more than 40 years, PNC has tracked the price of the birds, entertainers, and other gifts that comprise the classic holiday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/true-love-in-for-pricey-holiday-shopping-season-according-to-data/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/true-love-in-for-pricey-holiday-shopping-season-according-to-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-Ed | A big city of small businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City is a big city of small businesses &mdash; mom and pop shops, bodegas, food trucks, restaurants, and more &mdash; and there&rsquo;s no better time for our businesses to shine than the holiday season. The holiday season adds $500 million to the city&rsquo;s economy through increased spending and foot traffic &mdash; and this goes back into New Yorkers&rsquo; pockets, making the city more affordable for working people.Last year, during a single day &mdash; Black Friday &mdash; over 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-a-big-city-of-small-businesses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-a-big-city-of-small-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montefiore’s Project Bravo Food Pantry celebrates 20 years serving Bronx community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montefiore Health System recently celebrated 20 years of its Project Bravo Food Pantry, which is meant to combat food insecurity for high-risk individuals and families across the Bronx.This grant-funded initiative provides those it serves with fresh produce and healthy food three times a week. Thousands of residents benefit from the Project Bravo Food Pantry each week, with around 40,000 people in the borough benefiting from the program in 2024 alone.Those served by the Project Bravo Food Pantry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/montefiores-project-bravo-food-pantry-celebrates-20-years-serving-bronx-community/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/montefiores-project-bravo-food-pantry-celebrates-20-years-serving-bronx-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Albert Einstein College of Medicine students and faculty pack 10K pounds of produce for local community organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students and faculty members of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine packed approximately 1,000 bags containing a total of 10,000 pounds of produce to donate to community organizations across the Bronx on Wednesday, Nov. 26.[caption id="attachment_137249" align="alignnone" width="1200"] The produce combined to weigh around 10,000 pounds. Photo courtesy of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine[/caption][caption id="attachment_137234" align="alignnone" width="1200"] The students and faculty h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-students-and-faculty-pack-10k-pounds-of-produce-for-local-community-organizations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-students-and-faculty-pack-10k-pounds-of-produce-for-local-community-organizations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bally’s Bronx casino plan proceeds to final state approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Dec. 1, the state Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB) announced its recommendation of all three New York City-area casino applicants for final approval: Bally&rsquo;s Bronx, and Hard Rock Metropolitan Park and Resorts World, both in Queens. The state licensing board now has final say, expected later this month.&nbsp;At a public meeting at the CUNY Graduate Center in midtown, the five-member board, chaired by former Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Vicki L. Been, explained i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ballys-bronx-casino-plan-proceeds-to-final-state-approval/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ballys-bronx-casino-plan-proceeds-to-final-state-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | movies, music, holiday celebrations and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fun Film FridaysFriday, Dec. 5, 2:30-4:30 p.m.Throg&rsquo;s Neck Library, 3025 Cross Bronx Expy.FreeThis event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Come kick back and enjoy a family-friendly movie with the Throgg's Neck Library Children's staff! Film ratings range from G-PG. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.For more information, visit nypl.org/events/programs/2025/12/05/fun-film-fridays.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bronx Terminal Market Winter WonderlandSaturday,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-movies-music-holiday-celebrations-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-movies-music-holiday-celebrations-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US$1M goal for star-studded Jamaica Strong Relief Concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Producers of the Jamaica Strong Relief Concert are aiming to raise US$1 million at their star-studded benefit event, slated for Friday, Dec. 12, at the UBS Arena in New York.&ldquo;This is New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania &ndash; the whole USA coming together,&rdquo; Kacy Rankine, co-producer of the show and CEO of Roadblock Radio, told Caribbean Life on Monday.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re going to send something big to Jamaica,&rdquo; he added.Rankine's comment came just days after Jammins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/us1m-goal-for-star-studded-jamaica-strong-relief-concert/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/us1m-goal-for-star-studded-jamaica-strong-relief-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn leaders rally community for Jamaica relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assembly Member Jaime Williams, chairwoman of New York State Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness, and Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman, co-chair of the Caribbean American Delegation, led an "urgent packing day" at TriniJam BK Restaurant in Canarsie, Brooklyn, on Sunday, Nov. 16, uniting the community to support Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa's devastation. Their effort was described as a powerful display of unity, service, and Caribbean pride.Calvin Sennon, the Trinidadian-bor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/brooklyn-leaders-rally-community-for-jamaica-relief/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/brooklyn-leaders-rally-community-for-jamaica-relief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Community Foundation welcomes new executive director]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nonprofit Bronx Community Foundation, which raises and distributes funding to organizations serving the borough, recently announced the hiring of a new executive director, LaToya Williams-Belfort, who brings two decades of nonprofit experience to the role.&nbsp;In a Bronx Times interview, Williams-Belfort said she was thrilled to return to the borough where she grew up, after holding executive roles at Partnership with Children, the Jericho Project, Children of Promise NYC and United Way of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-community-foundation-welcomes-new-executive-director/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-community-foundation-welcomes-new-executive-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYS Gaming Board approves full casino licenses for all three active bids in Queens and Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board unanimously voted in favor of all three remaining casino bids, representing a major victory for the Bally's casino proposal in the Bronx and the Metropolitan Park and Resorts World developments in Queens.The vote represents the second-to-last step in a years-long process to award three downstate gaming licenses to projects in the New York metropolitan area, with the Gaming Commission set to deliver a verdict by the end of the month.Delivering the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nys-gaming-board-approves-full-casino-licenses-for-all-three-active-bids-in-queens-and-bronx/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nys-gaming-board-approves-full-casino-licenses-for-all-three-active-bids-in-queens-and-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: NYS Gaming Board approves full casino licenses for all three active bids in Queens and Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board unanimously voted in favor of all three remaining casino bids, representing a major victory for the Bally's casino proposal in the Bronx and the Metropolitan Park and Resorts World developments in Queens.The vote represents the second-to-last step in a years-long process to award three downstate gaming licenses to projects in the New York metropolitan area, with the Gaming Commission set to deliver a verdict by the end of the month.Delivering the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/breaking-nys-gaming-board-approves-full-casino-licenses-for-all-three-active-bids-in-queens-and-bronx/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/breaking-nys-gaming-board-approves-full-casino-licenses-for-all-three-active-bids-in-queens-and-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with State Senator Luis Sep&uacute;lveda]]></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 State Senator Luis Sep&uacute;lveda. Senator Sep&uacute;lveda represents the 32nd Senate District in the Bronx which includes the neighborhoods of Longwood, Morrisania, Woodstock, Claremont, Claremont Village, Tremont and West Farms.Q: What piece of legislation are you most proud to have passed in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-state-senator-luis-sepuacutelveda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-state-senator-luis-sepuacutelveda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx shooting suspect sought for wounding man at apartment building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives in the Bronx are looking for the suspect who shot a man on Sunday night.Police sources said the shooting happened just before 10:15 p.m. on Nov. 30 at 3800 Carpenter Ave. in Olinville.Officers from the 47th Precinct rushed to the location after receiving a 911 call for assistance.The arriving cops found the victim, a 34-year-old man, shot once in the lower abdomen.&nbsp;Police sources said Monday that the motive for the shooting remains unknown and under investigation. Detectives beli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-suspect-sought-for-wounding-man-at-apartment-building/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-suspect-sought-for-wounding-man-at-apartment-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who will win? Board set to award NYC casino licenses at Monday meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[As many as three downstate full casino licenses could be awarded when the New York Gaming Facility Location Board meets in Manhattan on Monday.The board's Dec. 1 marks the end of a long, two-year campaign to bring full casino gambling &mdash; including lucrative table games such as blackjack, craps, and roulette &mdash; to the New York City area. Just three bidders for the three licenses remain in the running, though it is not a guarantee that the board will award all of the licenses on Monday.O]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/who-will-win-board-set-to-award-nyc-casino-licenses-at-monday-meeting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 23:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/who-will-win-board-set-to-award-nyc-casino-licenses-at-monday-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-ed | Making sure NYC casinos are a win-win for New Yorkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City is on the cusp of becoming a casino town.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the coming days, the State Gaming Facility Location Board is expected to recommend up to three full-service casinos to the State Gaming Commission. With just three applicants left &mdash; all within the five boroughs &mdash; New York City is closer than ever to hosting gaming as we have never seen.&nbsp;As the state prepares to take a bet on casinos, New York City must take a clear-eyed look at the stakes and ensure we have th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-making-sure-nyc-casinos-are-a-win-win-for-new-yorkers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-making-sure-nyc-casinos-are-a-win-win-for-new-yorkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Light it up! Check out the amazing Christmas house lights in these NYC neighborhoods this holiday season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The holiday season in New York City is like nowhere else, and the five boroughs treat their annual Christmas light decorations as a neighborhood sport.The city transforms into one giant and festive walking tour from late November through New Year&rsquo;s. Some spots turn their brownstones into Las Vegas with their Christmas lights, while others keep it classy and cozy.If you&rsquo;re trying to plan a night out to see the best of the city&rsquo;s bright holiday lights, these NYC neighborhoods con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/light-it-up-check-out-the-amazing-christmas-house-lights-in-these-nyc-neighborhoods-this-holiday-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/light-it-up-check-out-the-amazing-christmas-house-lights-in-these-nyc-neighborhoods-this-holiday-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthfirst hosts final Bronx ‘Diabetes Education Series’ event for residents to lead healthier lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthfirst, one of New York&rsquo;s leading not-for-profit health insurers for over 2 million people, hosted a community event focusing on diabetes prevention and management at the Saint Barnabas Hospital Health &amp; Wellness Center on World Diabetes Day.Andrea Polvere, the culinary educator at SBH Teaching Kitchen, instructed a live cooking demo teaching residents about healthy, culturally relevant recipes to help them reimagine ways of eating that manage their diabetes and reverse a pre-diab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/healthfirst-hosts-final-bronx-diabetes-education-series-event-for-residents-to-lead-healthier-lives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/healthfirst-hosts-final-bronx-diabetes-education-series-event-for-residents-to-lead-healthier-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthfirst Uplifts Caregivers through Community-Based Programming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caregivers are the backbone of families and neighborhoods across New York City, balancing jobs, family responsibilities, and the complexities of caring for loved ones. Recognizing that caregivers can no longer remain invisible, a message recently shared by Tamara Romero, Vice President of Long Term Care at Healthfirst, the not-for-profit health plan is taking meaningful steps to celebrate and support them.That commitment came to life on November 12 in Washington Heights, where more than 320 New]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/healthfirst-uplifts-caregivers-through-community-based-programming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/healthfirst-uplifts-caregivers-through-community-based-programming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx bodega shooting suspect sought for seriously injuring two people in hail of bullets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx detectives are looking for the gunman behind a bodega shooting on Thanksgiving Eve that left two people seriously injured.Police released video on Thursday of the perpetrator sought for the double shooting that occurred inside 851 Melrose Ave. in Concourse Village at about 11:15 p.m. on Nov. 26.The video shows the suspect &mdash; clad in sunglasses, a black bandana, a black hooded sweatshirt, a black jacket, black jeans, black sneakers and blue surgical gloves &mdash; walking into the esta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-bodega-shooting-suspect-sought-for-seriously-injuring-two-people-in-hail-of-bullets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-bodega-shooting-suspect-sought-for-seriously-injuring-two-people-in-hail-of-bullets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: New York Yankees host their annual Thanksgiving Food Voucher Giveaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York&nbsp;Yankees and Krasdale Foods teamed up to host their annual Thanksgiving Food Voucher Giveaway&nbsp;at&nbsp;Yankee&nbsp;Stadium.Approximately 4,000 food vouchers were distributed to Bronx residents for $25 each&nbsp;to assist local families in preparing their Thanksgiving meals.[caption id="attachment_137156" align="alignnone" width="700"] Bronx residents wait in line for their food vouchers which can be redeemed in neighboring grocery stores. Photo courtesy of the New York Yanke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-new-york-yankees-host-their-annual-thanksgiving-food-voucher-giveaway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-new-york-yankees-host-their-annual-thanksgiving-food-voucher-giveaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-Ed: Bronx neighborly care for a healthier New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the Bronx, we&rsquo;ve always looked out for one another. Our neighborhoods are built on strong relationships, shared struggles, and a deep understanding that no one gets through life alone.But today that neighborly safety net is being strained by policy failures that hit families where they are most vulnerable. A recent lapse in federal SNAP funding left hundreds of thousands, including many Bronx residents, suddenly without critical food benefits, exposing how fragile basic supports can be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-bronx-neighborly-care-for-a-healthier-new-york/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-bronx-neighborly-care-for-a-healthier-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citymeals on Wheels offers food, connection for Bronx older adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[This holiday season, Citymeals on Wheels is providing a lifeline to older adults who struggle with leaving their homes and affording food.&nbsp;Thanksgiving is the biggest day of the year for Citymeals on Wheels, when hundreds of volunteers will help deliver 16,000 meals complete with all the trimmings and make phone calls to check in with homebound residents.<br />
But it's not just about the holidays: throughout each year, the organization delivers approximately 2.2 million meals to 22,000 homebound]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/citymeals-on-wheels-offers-food-connection-for-bronx-older-adults/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/citymeals-on-wheels-offers-food-connection-for-bronx-older-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laptop giveaway at Bronx Community College aims to tackle borough’s digital divide]]></title><description><![CDATA[In early November, 100 students gathered at the Gould Memorial Library at Bronx Community College (BCC) to receive free laptops.Eligible students included those enrolled at BCC, Bronx residents enrolled in The Knowledge House&mdash;an organization dedicated to technology training for underserved communities&mdash; and community members referred by the Bronx Borough President's Office.Each student and attendee received a new laptop provided by The Knowledge House, with support from AT&amp;T, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/laptop-giveaway-at-bronx-community-college-aims-to-tackle-boroughs-digital-divide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/laptop-giveaway-at-bronx-community-college-aims-to-tackle-boroughs-digital-divide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Julie Menin says she has enough votes to become the next NYC Council Speaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[City Council Member Julie Menin said Wednesday that she had secured enough support among colleagues to become the next speaker of the New York City Council when the new session begins in January.The Upper East Side council member said she has obtained public commitments from 36 current and incoming Council members &mdash; 10 more than the 26-vote required majority &mdash; giving her what she called a &ldquo;supermajority&rdquo; backing.Menin would be the first Jewish woman ever elected to the sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/julie-menin-says-she-has-enough-votes-to-become-the-next-nyc-council-speaker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/julie-menin-says-she-has-enough-votes-to-become-the-next-nyc-council-speaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The deadline for Bronx Commercial Waste Zone contracts is next week: here’s what businesses need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deadline for Bronx businesses to secure a contract with one of the companies approved by the city to haul away commercial waste is less than a week away and business owners could be stuck with more expensive services if they miss the Sunday, Nov. 30 deadline, according to the Department of Sanitation (DSNY).The second phase of DSNY&rsquo;s rollout of the new "Commercial Waste Zones&rdquo; launched borough-wide on Oct. 1 for the two zones, Bronx East and West. Businesses will be required to n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-deadline-for-bronx-commercial-waste-zone-contracts-is-next-week-heres-what-businesses-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-deadline-for-bronx-commercial-waste-zone-contracts-is-next-week-heres-what-businesses-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: 49th Precinct Community Affairs Bureau hosts community potluck]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 49th Precinct Community Affairs Bureau hosted a community potluck on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Eastchester Gardens Community Center, located at 3016 Yates Ave.[caption id="attachment_137048" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Members of the NYPD Guardians Association with 49th Precinct Captain Julieann Stapleton (seventh from left), Council Member Kevin C. Riley (eighth from left) and his son. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption][caption id="attachment_137047" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-49th-precinct-community-affairs-bureau-hosts-community-potluck/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-49th-precinct-community-affairs-bureau-hosts-community-potluck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Livery cab driver repeatedly stabbed in the Bronx: police sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[A livery cab driver remains hospitalized on Wednesday hours after being brutally stabbed by an unidentified perpetrator in the Bronx, according to police sources.Officers from the 43rd Precinct responded to a 911 call of a man stabbed at the intersection of Randall Avenue and White Plains Road in Clason Point at around 2:33 a.m. on Nov. 26.&nbsp;Upon arriving at the scene, the cops found the 39-year-old male victim unconscious and unresponsive inside his vehicle with several stab wounds to his a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/livery-cab-driver-repeatedly-stabbed-in-the-bronx-police-sources/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/livery-cab-driver-repeatedly-stabbed-in-the-bronx-police-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Theory 9 hosts annual Holiday Turkey, Ham and Chicken Distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theory 9 hosted its annual Holiday Turkey, Ham and Chicken Distribution for members of the Bronx community on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 120 W. 231st St.[caption id="attachment_137041" align="alignnone" width="900"] As Thanksgiving approaches, Bronx families were able to get holiday turkeys, ham or chicken at this event from Theory 9. Photo courtesy of Theory 9[/caption]Holiday meats were given out to hundreds of Bronx residents, just in time for Thanksgiving.[caption id="attachment_137037" align="alig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-theory-9-hosts-annual-holiday-turkey-ham-and-chicken-distribution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-theory-9-hosts-annual-holiday-turkey-ham-and-chicken-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Bronx’s Grand Concourse, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the Bronx late Sunday night, police announced Tuesday.Cops received a 911 call at 10:40 p.m. on Nov. 23 that a driver of an unknown vehicle traveling south on Grand Concourse ran over the unidentified male victim. The crash occurred at the thoroughfare's multi-lane intersection with East Burnside Avenue.The unidentified driver did not remain at the scene, according to cops.Police say the victim was lying down in the street when they were struck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/one-pedestrian-killed-in-hit-and-run-on-bronxs-grand-concourse-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/one-pedestrian-killed-in-hit-and-run-on-bronxs-grand-concourse-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Hygiene kit distribution event held by Community Justice Connect and Project Reset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community Justice Connect and Project Reset partnered to host a hygiene kit distribution event for Bronx community members on Monday, Nov. 17, at 3213A Third Ave. in the Bronx.[caption id="attachment_137027" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Bags of the hygiene kits given to community members. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]Attendees of the event were given bags with sanitary napkins, body wipes and other personal hygiene products.[caption id="attachment_137028" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Pho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-hygiene-kit-distribution-event-held-by-community-justice-connect-and-project-reset/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-hygiene-kit-distribution-event-held-by-community-justice-connect-and-project-reset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Kingsbridge daycare owner convicted of murder for toddler’s fentanyl poisoning death in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Nov. 21, a Bronx jury convicted the operator of a Kingsbridge daycare on charges of second-degree murder for a toddler&rsquo;s death by fentanyl poisoning in 2023.&nbsp;Grei Mendez, 37, had already pleaded guilty in federal court and was sentenced to 45 years in prison, plus five years of supervised release. Sentencing in the case is expected Dec. 9.The story captured national attention after investigators found that Mendez and co-conspirators, including her husband Felix Herrera Garcia, hid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/former-kingsbridge-daycare-owner-convicted-of-murder-for-toddlers-fentanyl-poisoning-death-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/former-kingsbridge-daycare-owner-convicted-of-murder-for-toddlers-fentanyl-poisoning-death-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx McDonald’s general manager receives Ray Kroc Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cindy Selfa, the general manager of the McDonald's at 86 E. 167th St. in the Bronx, was named a recipient of the Ray Kroc Award, which is given out to the top 1% of McDonald's restaurant managers across the world, on Thursday, Nov. 20.Having started her career at McDonald's more than 20 years ago, Selfa has risen through the ranks over that period of time from a crew member to her current position as a general manager.The promotions, along with the Ray Kroc Award, reflect Selfa's exceptional wor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-mcdonalds-general-manager-receives-ray-kroc-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-mcdonalds-general-manager-receives-ray-kroc-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: CM Riley hosts Thanksgiving food distribution at district office]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City Council Member Kevin C. Riley held a special Thanksgiving food distribution on Friday, Nov. 21, at his district office, located at 940 E. Gun Hill Rd. in the Bronx.[caption id="attachment_137023" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Community members receive their food and other items. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]Known as the "Uptown Thanksgiving Distribution," this event featured a variety of food, including turkey, goat meat, oxtail, canned goods, rice and more.[caption id="attachm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-cm-riley-hosts-thanksgiving-food-distribution-at-district-office/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-cm-riley-hosts-thanksgiving-food-distribution-at-district-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Hurricane Melissa relief drive held by Bronx elected officials at Northeast Bronx YMCA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several local elected officials held a relief drive at the Northeast Bronx YMCA, located at 1250 E. 229th St., on Saturday, Nov. 22, to benefit residents of the island of Jamaica who were impacted by Hurricane Melissa, which hit the nation on Tuesday, Oct. 28.[caption id="attachment_137005" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]The Hurricane Melissa relief drive featured donations of a wide variety of supplies, including those related to hygiene and health, shelter suppl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-hurricane-melissa-relief-drive-held-by-bronx-elected-officials-at-northeast-bronx-ymca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-hurricane-melissa-relief-drive-held-by-bronx-elected-officials-at-northeast-bronx-ymca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reggae lovers pay glowing tributes to legendary Jimmy Cliff]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday, Nov. 24, Jamaican reggae lovers and artists paid tribute to the legendary singer, songwriter, and actor Jimmy Cliff, who passed away that day at the age of 81.&ldquo;It's with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,&rdquo; said Latifa Chambers in a statement posted on Cliff's Instagram account.&ldquo;I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists, and coworkers who have shared his journey with him,&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/reggae-lovers-pay-glowing-tributes-to-legendary-jimmy-cliff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/reggae-lovers-pay-glowing-tributes-to-legendary-jimmy-cliff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-Ed | More police officers, housing support, and elder care: New investments to make our city safer and more affordable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the last four years, the Adams administration has delivered four on-time, balanced, and fiscally responsible budgets. This year, we continued our record of strong fiscal management with a&nbsp;$115.9 billion Adopted Budget. This record of achievement was built on the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget, often called the &ldquo;Best Budget Ever.&rdquo; And earlier this month, we updated the budget with even more investments that will continue to keep our communities safe, improve quality of li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-more-police-officers-housing-support-and-elder-care-new-investments-to-make-our-city-safer-and-more-affordable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-more-police-officers-housing-support-and-elder-care-new-investments-to-make-our-city-safer-and-more-affordable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We need to know who lied’: Firefighters’ union demands answers after 68 boxes related to 9/11 toxins discovered in city agency facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing FDNY firefighters is demanding answers following the discovery of 68 boxes of documents related to 9/11 toxins at a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) facility in the city.&nbsp;Andrew Ansbro, president of the FDNY-Uniformed Firefighters Association, said at a press conference Monday that the discovery 24 years after 9/11 represents a betrayal of first responders who rushed to the scene on Sept. 11, 2001.&nbsp;Ansbro said the city had repeatedly denied the existe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/we-need-to-know-who-lied-firefighters-union-demands-answers-after-68-boxes-related-to-911-toxins-discovered-in-city-agency-facility/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/we-need-to-know-who-lied-firefighters-union-demands-answers-after-68-boxes-related-to-911-toxins-discovered-in-city-agency-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Bridgefield Civic League brings back Debutante Cotillion after 20-year hiatus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bridgefield Civic League recently celebrated its Debutante Cotillion for the first time in 20 years.This historic tradition, which began in the 1960s, is rooted in elegance, discipline and community pride. The Debutante Cotillion is a rite of passage for young women in the Bronx community, preparing them to step into society with confidence, integrity and purpose.[caption id="attachment_136937" align="alignnone" width="900"] Photo courtesy of the Bridgefield Civic League[/caption]Participant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bridgefield-civic-league-brings-back-debutante-cotillion-after-20-year-hiatus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bridgefield-civic-league-brings-back-debutante-cotillion-after-20-year-hiatus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts hosts turkey distribution event]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Thanksgiving approaches, the Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts hosted a turkey distribution for members of the Bronx community on Monday, Nov. 17, at 2172 Starling Ave.[caption id="attachment_136959" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts Executive Director Farida Yeasmin with boxes of the turkeys being given away. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption][caption id="attachment_136958" align="alignnone" width="1200"] (Left to right) Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts Artistic Direc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bangladesh-academy-of-fine-arts-hosts-turkey-distribution-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bangladesh-academy-of-fine-arts-hosts-turkey-distribution-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The city’s coming after us’: Bronx homeowners fined for rats they say come from nearby NYCHA development]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Concourse Village, private homeowners are grappling with a rampant rodent population while facing city-issued fines accusing them of causing the problem.Neighbors say the rats are coming from NYCHA developments on College Avenue. The penalties are weighing heavily on families while raising questions about who should be responsible for addressing infestations across the borough.Carol Drummond describes herself as an &ldquo;urban planter.&rdquo; She took pride in the flowerpots on the front ste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-citys-coming-after-us-bronx-homeowners-fined-for-rats-they-say-come-from-nearby-nycha-development/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-citys-coming-after-us-bronx-homeowners-fined-for-rats-they-say-come-from-nearby-nycha-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherman Creek Park waterfront restoration work boosted by $80K Con Edison grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group working to restore Inwood's Sherman Creek Park has received a boost from Con Edison, which awarded a grant of $80,000 to help bring neighborhood residents in on the improvements.Con Edison awarded a total of $15 million in New York City-area grants that will enable training for 1,800 individuals in clean energy careers, preservation of 1,900 acres of green space, and other community-led benefits.&nbsp;The New York Restoration Project, which received the $80,000 grant, was founded 30 year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/sherman-creek-park-waterfront-restoration-work-boosted-by-80k-con-edison-grant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/sherman-creek-park-waterfront-restoration-work-boosted-by-80k-con-edison-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx shooting: Man fatally struck in head outside apartment building, cops say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx detectives are looking for the suspect behind a deadly shooting outside an apartment building on Sunday evening.Law enforcement sources said the shooting happened just before 8 p.m. on Nov. 23 in front of 160 West 174th St. in Morris Heights.Officers from the 46th Precinct, in responding to a 911 call about an assault in progress, found the victim, 24-year-old Randy Blanche of East 178th Street, shot multiple times in the head. He was unconscious and unresponsive.[caption id="attachment_13]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-man-fatally-struck-in-head-outside-apartment-building-cops-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-shooting-man-fatally-struck-in-head-outside-apartment-building-cops-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Power Women of the Bronx: a night of women leaders honored, glass ceilings shattered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of colleagues, well-wishers, friends and family members gathered on Thursday to celebrate women honored as the 2025 Power Women of the Bronx, ranging from business to nonprofit and government.Many had shattered glass ceilings and all were part of making a better Bronx. Some honorees have been with their organizations for decades and some newly arrived, making huge differences in their community, borough and the city.Schneps Media, publishers of the Bronx Times, El Correo, Caribbean Life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2025-power-women-of-the-bronx-a-night-of-women-leaders-honored-glass-ceilings-shattered/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2025-power-women-of-the-bronx-a-night-of-women-leaders-honored-glass-ceilings-shattered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights opens this Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting Friday on select evenings through January, the Bronx Zoo will display a different kind of creature once the sun goes down.The zoo&rsquo;s Holiday Lights display transforms trails through the park into a festive, holiday party, decorated with illuminated lanterns depicting plants and wildlife from all over the world. The intricate display sprawls across six different trails through the park, each representing a different geographic region with over 400 lanterns of around 100 different sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-zoos-holiday-lights-opens-this-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-zoos-holiday-lights-opens-this-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to get free Thanksgiving turkeys and more in the Bronx this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Thanksgiving, local representatives and organizations are coming together to host dozens of events around the Bronx, featuring free turkeys, chickens, meals, clothes, and more.&ldquo;This is a very small, tiny gesture, but this year, it means even more, because we know what's going on with the federal government,&rdquo; said Council Member Kevin C. Riley, who announced seven events across the East Bronx this holiday season.&ldquo;What this does is show hope,&rdquo; he said, adding that he w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/where-to-get-free-thanksgiving-turkeys-and-more-in-the-bronx-this-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/where-to-get-free-thanksgiving-turkeys-and-more-in-the-bronx-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Holiday lights, photos with Santa, a job fair and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Zoo Holiday LightsFriday, Nov. 28, 3-9 p.m.Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd.$26.95-56.95New York&rsquo;s family-favorite holiday tradition returns, as millions of lights and hundreds of illuminated animals spread across six lantern trails. Holiday Lights is a festive night out with friends and family celebrating wildlife and enjoying immersive light experiences, hands-on activities, holiday entertainment and delicious food and drinks. Beloved favorites return, including the Holiday Train and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-holiday-lights-photos-with-santa-a-job-fair-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-holiday-lights-photos-with-santa-a-job-fair-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery launches for 73 units in Morrisania residential building, rent starts at $3,058]]></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 now underway for 73 total units in a 10-story residential building at 1049 Washington Ave. in the Morrisania section of the Bronx.The development has 104 total housing units, with 31 being at market rate. All 73 units set aside for the housing lottery are intended for those earning 130% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $210,600.While all 73 a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-launches-for-73-units-in-morrisania-residential-building-rent-starts-at-3058/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-launches-for-73-units-in-morrisania-residential-building-rent-starts-at-3058/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-Ed | New Yorkers need a cop on the beat for their energy bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every month, the same scene plays out at kitchen tables across New York. A family opens the gas and electric bill, sees the number jump again, and starts doing the math:&nbsp;What can we cut this month?They had no say in that bill, but they&rsquo;re the ones scrambling to pay it.And far too many can&rsquo;t.&nbsp;As of this year, more than 1.2 to 1.3 million New Yorkers are behind on their utility bills &mdash; owing between $1.8 and $2.3 billion.&nbsp;In New York City and Westchester alone, nea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-new-yorkers-need-a-cop-on-the-beat-for-their-energy-bills/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-new-yorkers-need-a-cop-on-the-beat-for-their-energy-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx punk band Planta Industrial plays to packed house for EP release show]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a cold Wednesday night, fans packed the music club Nublu on Avenue C for Bronx-based punk group Planta Industrial, who launched their new EP, &ldquo;Punk Wave Sin Barreras [Without Barriers].&rdquo;The group is led by two Dominicans from the Bronx: Saso Worldwide, (Roosevelt Castillo) and AKA The Darknight (Andrew Adames), who saw their first viral hit "That&rsquo;s My B---h" last year and are rocketing through the New York City music scene and well beyond.&nbsp;In the borough which created h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-punk-band-planta-industrial-plays-to-packed-house-for-ep-release-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-punk-band-planta-industrial-plays-to-packed-house-for-ep-release-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Walkout celebration held for retiring 42nd Precinct detective Fred Washington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community members, loved ones, local elected officials and officers from the 42nd Precinct came together to hold a walkout ceremony in honor of retiring NYPD First Grade Detective Fred Washington on Thursday, Nov. 13, at Boricua College.&nbsp;[caption id="attachment_136817" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Washington, joined by his family, shows off one of the awards presented to him during his walkout ceremony. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption][caption id="attachment_136816" align="alignnone" widt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-walkout-celebration-held-for-retiring-42nd-precinct-detective-fred-washington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-walkout-celebration-held-for-retiring-42nd-precinct-detective-fred-washington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerful portraits of immigrant New Yorkers on display in Van Cortlandt Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new photo exhibit reflecting New York City&rsquo;s migrant communities has made its way to the track at Van Cortlandt Park, after stops in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan throughout this fall.The portraits will remain on display through Nov. 24 and were shot by Brooklyn-based photographer Oscar B. Castillo, who is originally from Venezuela and also lived in Spain and France.&nbsp;The nonprofits New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) and Photoville collaborated to create the exhibit for the New Y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/powerful-portraits-of-immigrant-new-yorkers-on-display-in-van-cortlandt-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/powerful-portraits-of-immigrant-new-yorkers-on-display-in-van-cortlandt-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx man gets 24 years in prison for killing man in Astoria in act of ‘cold-blooded brutality’ in 2023: DA]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bronx man was sentenced to 24 years in prison on Wednesday for brutally beating a 50-year-old man in Astoria and then stealing the victim&rsquo;s car and deliberately running over his unconscious body, causing his death in October 2023.Zahir Williams, 26, of Beck Street in the Longwood section of the Bronx, pleaded guilty on Oct. 14 to manslaughter in the first degree in satisfaction of the indictment charges against him in the killing of Francisco Ortega, of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.According t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-gets-24-years-in-prison-for-killing-man-in-astoria-in-act-of-cold-blooded-brutality-in-2023-da/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-man-gets-24-years-in-prison-for-killing-man-in-astoria-in-act-of-cold-blooded-brutality-in-2023-da/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Blake draws fire for Congressional District 15 campaign launch video]]></title><description><![CDATA[An early campaign ad by Michael Blake, who is challenging Rep. Ritchie Torres for the District 15 Congressional seat, caught the attention of two prominent Bronx Democratic clubs, who accuse Blake of political opportunism and stoking divisiveness.&nbsp;Blake&rsquo;s two-minute video includes social media clips of people denouncing Torres&rsquo; staunch support of Israel, among them being 19-year-old Guy Christensen, who previously posted a now-removed video in which he appeared to support the Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/michael-blake-draws-fire-for-congressional-district-15-campaign-launch-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/michael-blake-draws-fire-for-congressional-district-15-campaign-launch-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Opening of Gameday Men’s Health Bronx location celebrated with ribbon-cutting ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held to celebrate the opening of the new Gameday Men's Health Clinic Bronx location at 34 Marconi St., Suite 220.This new health and wellness center works to optimize energy levels and offers medical weight loss solutions. Additionally, other services are offered to help improve the quality of life of customers.[caption id="attachment_136780" align="alignnone" width="669"] Assemblymember Michael Benedetto (left) with Gameday Men's Health Clinic Owner and Di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-opening-of-gameday-mens-health-bronx-location-celebrated-with-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-opening-of-gameday-mens-health-bronx-location-celebrated-with-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cross Bronx Coalition calls on state officials to invest in environment friendly solutions to fix expressway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmental advocates with the Stop the Cross Bronx Expansion Coalition and Bronx elected officials on Tuesday called on Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Transportation to look beyond their plans to repair the Cross Bronx Expressway and commit, not just to reconstruction, but to traffic reduction and solutions to stop polluting.Gathering at the Fulton Fish Market in Hunts Point, groups including the Bronx River Alliance, the Point CDC and the Tri-State Transportation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/cross-bronx-coalition-calls-on-state-officials-to-invest-in-environment-friendly-solutions-to-fix-expressway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/cross-bronx-coalition-calls-on-state-officials-to-invest-in-environment-friendly-solutions-to-fix-expressway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cross Bronx Coalition calls on state officials to invest in enviromentally friendly solutions to fix expressway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmental advocates with the Stop the Cross Bronx Expansion Coalition and Bronx elected officials on Tuesday called on Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Transportation to look beyond their plans to repair the Cross Bronx Expressway and commit, not just to reconstruction, but to traffic reduction and solutions to stop polluting.Gathering at the Fulton Fish Market in Hunts Point, groups including the Bronx River Alliance, the Point CDC and the Tri-State Transportation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/cross-bronx-coalition-calls-on-state-officials-to-invest-in-enviromentally-friendly-solutions-to-fix-expressway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/cross-bronx-coalition-calls-on-state-officials-to-invest-in-enviromentally-friendly-solutions-to-fix-expressway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two affordable housing projects in the works to bring 446 housing units to the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for our&nbsp;weekly email newsletter&nbsp;to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City.Aufgang Architects announced they are in the early stages of working on two new 100% affordable housing projects totaling 336 units in the Bronx, at 860 Concourse Village E. and 1810 Randall Ave.Formerly the site of a parking lot, 860 Concourse Village E. will have two towers spanning 201,031 square feet and standing 18 stories tall. This project will account for 266 of the housing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/two-affordable-housing-projects-in-the-works-to-bring-446-housing-units-to-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/two-affordable-housing-projects-in-the-works-to-bring-446-housing-units-to-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-Ed | The Hidden Cost of Doing Business in NYC: Auto Insurance Is Driving Us Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coming to New York from Korea in 1980 meant chasing one simple dream &ndash; to build something of my own. Like so many immigrants, our belief was that with hard work, fairness, and a commitment to community, a better life could be achievable in America.More than four decades later, that dream still lives on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights. My shop, Four Seasons Uniform, has outfitted thousands of New Yorkers &ndash; nurses from Elmhurst Hospital, restaurant workers, custodians, and home hea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-the-hidden-cost-of-doing-business-in-nyc-auto-insurance-is-driving-us-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-the-hidden-cost-of-doing-business-in-nyc-auto-insurance-is-driving-us-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch to remain NYC’s top cop with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City's top cop is staying put.Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday morning that Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch has agreed to remain in charge of the NYPD as the new regime takes office on Jan. 1. The announcement ends weeks of public speculation regarding Tisch's future, and repeated public statements from the new mayor that he wanted to retain her as the city's top cop.Mamdani cited both Tisch's commitment to lowering crime and her efforts to tackle department corruption a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/police-commissioner-jessica-tisch-to-remain-nycs-top-cop-with-mayor-elect-zohran-mamdani/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/police-commissioner-jessica-tisch-to-remain-nycs-top-cop-with-mayor-elect-zohran-mamdani/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch to remain NYC’s top cop with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City's top cop is staying put.Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday morning that Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch has agreed to remain in charge of the NYPD as the new regime takes office on Jan. 1. The announcement ends weeks of public speculation regarding Tisch's future, and repeated public statements from the new mayor that he wanted to retain her as the city's top cop.Mamdani cited both Tisch's commitment to lowering crime and her efforts to tackle department corruption a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/breaking-police-commissioner-jessica-tisch-to-remain-nycs-top-cop-with-mayor-elect-zohran-mamdani/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/breaking-police-commissioner-jessica-tisch-to-remain-nycs-top-cop-with-mayor-elect-zohran-mamdani/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surviving Melissa: How ChatGPT helped us weather Jamaica’s Category 5 fury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editors note: A first person report by Gardy Charles, an employee of Schneps Media.My fianc&eacute;e and I flew into Montego Bay for a wedding, expecting sun, patties, and beach vibes. A hurricane named Melissa existed, but early reports said it would hit the east side, far from us on the west. Life felt normal: the airport was smooth, the Airbnb was perfect, the rental car was ready, and with internet, I could work, since I didn&rsquo;t think of it as a vacation.However, the weather apps on TV]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/surviving-melissa-how-chatgpt-helped-us-weather-jamaicas-category-5-fury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/surviving-melissa-how-chatgpt-helped-us-weather-jamaicas-category-5-fury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Not On My Watch hosts ‘healing spa’ event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not On My Watch, Inc. (NOMW) hosted a "Women Empowered: Free Healing Spa" event on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 815 Allerton Ave.[caption id="attachment_136725" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Mats were set up for attendees. The exercise also featured sound bowls used to help bring balance to the body and peace to the mind. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]The event was hosted by UC Worldwide Forensics Consulting Inc. Chief Executive Officer Urania Castaneda, who helped take the participants through a m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-not-on-my-watch-hosts-healing-spa-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-not-on-my-watch-hosts-healing-spa-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyson ‘TJ’ Harps laid to rest as suspect in teen’s fatal shooting remains at large]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Nov. 15, 16-year-old Tyson &ldquo;TJ&rdquo; Harps, Jr. was laid to rest in Harlem, while his killer remains on the loose.&nbsp;Harps, who lived in the Melrose, had been visiting friends in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, on Nov. 1 and was shot multiple times around 8:45 p.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp;His funeral at Owens Funeral Home brought dozens of loved ones, including players and the coach of his Urban Justice League football team, where Harps was a linebacker.&nbsp;[caption id=]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tyson-tj-harps-laid-to-rest-as-suspect-in-teens-fatal-shooting-remains-at-large/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/tyson-tj-harps-laid-to-rest-as-suspect-in-teens-fatal-shooting-remains-at-large/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Co-op City SDA Church holding food distribution Nov. 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Co-op City Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church will be hosting a food distribution right before Thanksgiving, on Wednesday, Nov. 26.[caption id="attachment_136719" align="alignnone" width="1200"] While many places will be closed the night before Thanksgiving, the Co-op City SDA Church's food pantry will be open to members of the community. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]The food pantry of the church, located at 1010 Baychester Ave., will be open to visitors from 5:00-7:30 p.m.[caption id="att]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-co-op-city-sda-church-holding-food-distribution-nov-26/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-co-op-city-sda-church-holding-food-distribution-nov-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New model buildings unveiled at the NYBG’s 34th annual Holiday Train show]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s that time of the year when colorful stringed lights brighten the streets, people warm their bellies with cups of hot chocolate and festive music plays in stores and restaurants across the city. Most everyone is getting into the spirit of the season, including the New York Botanical Garden as they bring back their 34th annual Holiday Train show filled with nostalgia and wonder.Designed by the creative team at Applied Imagination, the exhibit merges natural plant life with organic mater]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-model-buildings-unveiled-at-the-nybgs-34th-annual-holiday-train-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-model-buildings-unveiled-at-the-nybgs-34th-annual-holiday-train-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State casino licensing board visits potential Bally’s Ferry Point site as NYC license decision nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the state Gaming Facility Location Board, which holds the power to award up to three New York City area casino licenses, visited the sites of all remaining bids on Nov. 17 for a firsthand glimpse into each project&rsquo;s potential impact on the neighborhood.&nbsp;The 10-member group started their day at Bally&rsquo;s Links in Ferry Point Park before proceeding to the proposed sites for Metropolitan Park in Flushing and Resorts World in Ozone Park, Queens.&nbsp;In just weeks, the boar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/state-casino-licensing-board-visits-potential-ballys-ferry-point-site-as-nyc-license-decision-nears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/state-casino-licensing-board-visits-potential-ballys-ferry-point-site-as-nyc-license-decision-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-Ed | Expanding these ACS programs will help more young people living in foster care build new lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young people living in foster care in our city need help building a strong future where they are set up for success. As an administration committed to uplifting all our city&rsquo;s youth, we are here to make sure those young people connect to college and career opportunities more easily. That is why, last week, we expanded multiple programs through the Administration for Children&rsquo;s Services (ACS) that support children in foster care.First, we are expanding &lsquo;Fair Futures,&rsquo; whic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-expanding-these-acs-programs-will-help-more-young-people-living-in-foster-care-build-new-lives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-expanding-these-acs-programs-will-help-more-young-people-living-in-foster-care-build-new-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | a food drive, José Alberto, a turkey trot and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Together Healing Inc. and ASPIRA Food Drive EventFriday, Nov. 21, 5-7:30 p.m.ASPIRA of New York, 345 Brook Ave.FreeAll Together Healing Inc. and ASPIRA of New York are teaming up to make sure everyone in our community can join in our food drive. Sign up to be a part of it! We'll have some snacks and drinks while they last, and registered guests get priority. Don&rsquo;t forget to bring your ID and be ready to fill out some forms.For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/all-together-heali]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-a-food-drive-jos-alberto-a-turkey-trot-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-a-food-drive-jos-alberto-a-turkey-trot-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bally’s announces new Atlantic City internship with Lehman College]]></title><description><![CDATA[A handful of Lehman College students will spend their 2026 summer on the New Jersey coast balancing business and hospitality through a new internship program with Bally&rsquo;s Casinos.The new internship program will provide five students with a paid summer internship, including housing and transportation, and offer the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of a range of professional career paths in the gaming and resorts industry, like accounting, human resources, hospitality and management.Bal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ballys-announces-new-atlantic-city-internship-with-lehman-college/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/ballys-announces-new-atlantic-city-internship-with-lehman-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials break ground on inclusive redesign of Daniel Boone Playground]]></title><description><![CDATA[City leaders gathered Nov. 14 at Boone Playground to break ground on long-overdue upgrades that will create a more inclusive, safe and environmentally friendly space.&nbsp;The Longwood play area, triangled between Sheridan Boulevard, West Farms Road and Boone Ave., last received significant investment in the late 1990s.&nbsp;Now, it is undergoing an $8.4 million transformation that has been years in the making and was planned with input from students from special education students at P.S. X811]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/officials-break-ground-on-inclusive-redesign-of-daniel-boone-playground/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/officials-break-ground-on-inclusive-redesign-of-daniel-boone-playground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oliver Samuels brings the laughter — America’s premiere backs Jamaica’s hurricane relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American premiere of &ldquo;Di Prodigal Pickney&rdquo; by Jamaican theatre legend Oliver Samuels will raise funds for hurricane relief in Jamaica.According to Rachel Damarr Williams, PR Coordinator of Sure Thing PR, the production began in the New York Tri-State Area, with performances on Nov. 14 (Bridgeport, CT, Central High School), Nov. 15 (Brooklyn, NY, Wingate High School), and Nov. 16 (East Orange, NJ, Cicely Tyson School for The Performing Arts).Damarr Williams said the play will cont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/oliver-samuels-brings-the-laughter-americas-premiere-backs-jamaicas-hurricane-relief/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/oliver-samuels-brings-the-laughter-americas-premiere-backs-jamaicas-hurricane-relief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery launches for 32 units at El Hogar senior mixed-use development in Fordham]]></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 32 units for seniors at least 62 years of age at the El Hogar mixed-use development at 2444 Tiebout Ave. in the Fordham section of the Bronx.The 10-story building has 83 total units. El Hogar is being constructed through the New York State Housing Finance Agency's Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program and funded by the Senior Affordab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-launches-for-32-units-at-el-hogar-senior-mixed-use-development-in-fordham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-launches-for-32-units-at-el-hogar-senior-mixed-use-development-in-fordham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cops seek gunman who shot a man for ignoring his question in the Bronx]]></title><description><![CDATA[He would not be ignored.Police are looking for the gunman who shot a man in the Bronx when he didn&rsquo;t stop to answer his question.According to law enforcement sources, the incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. on Nov. 8 outside of the Essen Health Care Medical Clinic located at 1550 University Ave.Cops say the perpetrator attempted to stop a 38-year-old man and ask him a question. However, this man walked away and began talking to another man.The suspect followed and then opened fire, shooting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/cops-seek-gunman-who-shot-a-man-for-ignoring-his-question-in-the-bronx/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/cops-seek-gunman-who-shot-a-man-for-ignoring-his-question-in-the-bronx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s where you can get free OMNY Cards as MTA brings the MetroCard era draws to a close]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Yorkers can score a free OMNY card at select train stations throughout the city, the MTA said on Friday.The promo coincides with the end of MetroCard sales on Dec. 31. The first 400 straphangers to transfer their MetroCard balances at MTA customer service centers throughout the five boroughs starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, will not have to pay for the new OMNY card; without the free giveaway, the&nbsp;price of an OMNY card ranges from $1 to $5. &nbsp;The promotion also takes place be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/heres-where-you-can-get-free-omny-cards-as-mta-brings-the-metrocard-era-draws-to-a-close/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/heres-where-you-can-get-free-omny-cards-as-mta-brings-the-metrocard-era-draws-to-a-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Villa Maria Academy Girl Scouts Troop 1807 take part in Veterans Day parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Villa Maria Academy's Girl Scouts Troop 1807 took part in the 41st Annual Bronx Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, Nov. 9.[caption id="attachment_136525" align="alignnone" width="640"] Photo courtesy of Villa Maria Academy[/caption]The girls were joined by their families as they marched to honor America's Veterans.[caption id="attachment_136524" align="alignnone" width="1067"] Girl Scouts Troop 1807 marching with their families. Photo courtesy of Villa Maria Academy[/caption]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-villa-maria-academy-girl-scouts-troop-1807-take-part-in-veterans-day-parade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-villa-maria-academy-girl-scouts-troop-1807-take-part-in-veterans-day-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Orange Bank and Trust Company hosts ‘Meet Our Neighbors’ dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orange Bank and Trust Company held a "Meet Our Neighbors" event on Thursday, Nov. 13, at its new Williamsbridge branch, located at 1978 Williamsbridge Rd.[caption id="attachment_136604" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Orange Bank and Trust Company Relationship Manager Vanessa Baijnauth addresses attendees of the Meet Our Neighbors event. Photo by Jessica Ortiz-Gonzalez, American Maintenance Co.[/caption]Keeping in the theme of Veterans Day, which occurred two days prior to the event, retired Col]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-orange-bank-and-trust-company-hosts-meet-our-neighbors-dinner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-orange-bank-and-trust-company-hosts-meet-our-neighbors-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Bronx Chamber of Commerce hosts annual Veterans Luncheon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Chamber of Commerce held its annual Veterans Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 12.During the event, four Veterans of the United States Armed Forces were honored for their services to the country.U.S. Army Sergeant Norman Jardine was presented with the United States Army Award, Navy Petty Officer Third Class Dr. Lessie Branch was given the United States Navy Award, Derrick Lovett received the United States Marine Corps Award and Gladstone Johnson won the United States Air Force Award.[caption]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronx-chamber-of-commerce-hosts-annual-veterans-luncheon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronx-chamber-of-commerce-hosts-annual-veterans-luncheon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the Bronx, concerns of affordability and last minute voter registration propelled Mamdani to victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the election now in the rear view mirror, data shows significant shifts in the Bronx that helped propel the Democratic nominee, Zohran Mamdani, to victory.In the June primary, former Governor Andrew Cuomo easily won the borough, defeating Mamdani 54% to 36%.<br />
But on Nov. 4, the tables turned &mdash; Mamdani won 51.5% of the vote, compared to Cuomo&rsquo;s 40%.Mamdani&rsquo;s success is at least partly attributable to party loyalty in the borough with well over half a million active registere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/in-the-bronx-concerns-of-affordability-and-last-minute-voter-registration-propelled-mamdani-to-victory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/in-the-bronx-concerns-of-affordability-and-last-minute-voter-registration-propelled-mamdani-to-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council Speaker’s Race: Julie Menin and Crystal Hudson emerge as two favorites as they vie for colleagues’ support]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the mayoral election in the rearview, Big Apple politicos have turned their attention to another important contest: the race for City Council speaker.The current speaker, Adrienne Adams, is term-limited at the end of this year, meaning the body's 51 members must choose her replacement come January. Next to the mayor, the City Council speaker may be the most influential figure in city politics &mdash; as the chamber's leader sets the body's agenda, works with other parts of the municipal gov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-speakers-race-julie-menin-and-crystal-hudson-emerge-as-two-favorites-as-they-vie-for-colleagues-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-speakers-race-julie-menin-and-crystal-hudson-emerge-as-two-favorites-as-they-vie-for-colleagues-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani skipped Veteran’s Day Parade to serve Bronx veterans hot meals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around two dozen veterans gathered for games and lunch with the city&rsquo;s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, Tuesday at the Commonwealth Veterans Residence in Parkchester.The Mayor-elect&rsquo;s choice to forego the popular Veterans Day Parade down Fifth Avenue in Manhattan in favor of spending the holiday with veterans in the Bronx sparked criticism from conservative media, with the New York Post dubbing him &ldquo;anti-parade.&rdquo;But Bronx veterans were surprised and pleased with Mamda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-skipped-veterans-day-parade-to-serve-bronx-veterans-hot-meals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-skipped-veterans-day-parade-to-serve-bronx-veterans-hot-meals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aside from upset of Mamdani missing Veteran’s Day Parade, Bronx veterans feel he will help them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around two dozen veterans gathered for games and lunch with the city&rsquo;s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, Tuesday at the Commonwealth Veterans Residence in Parkchester.The Mayor-elect&rsquo;s choice to forego the popular Veterans Day Parade down Fifth Avenue in Manhattan in favor of spending the holiday with veterans in the Bronx sparked criticism from conservative media, with the New York Post dubbing him &ldquo;anti-parade,&rdquo; (If we're going to mention this, hyperlink it) &nbsp;wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/aside-from-upset-of-mamdani-missing-veterans-day-parade-bronx-veterans-feel-he-will-help-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/aside-from-upset-of-mamdani-missing-veterans-day-parade-bronx-veterans-feel-he-will-help-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney Dalourny Nemorin launches campaign to unseat Ritchie Torres in District 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dalourny Nemorin, a public defense attorney and member of Bronx Community Board 1, launched her campaign Nov. 12 for the borough&rsquo;s 15th Congressional District, which includes a wide swath of the southern and central Bronx.The district of approximately 715,000 residents has been represented by Ritchie Torres since 2021, but three candidates have thus far announced they will challenge him in the 2026 primary: Nemorin, a member of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)&nbsp;&mdash; the party]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/attorney-dalourny-nemorin-launches-campaign-to-unseat-ritchie-torres-in-district-15/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/attorney-dalourny-nemorin-launches-campaign-to-unseat-ritchie-torres-in-district-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York City residents learn about how to use their voice to improve parks in their neighborhoods]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis &amp; Learning, residents from the Bronx and Staten Island gathered at an event which taught local residents how to advocate for more parks and green spaces in their neighborhoods.Events like these emphasize the ways residents can be a part of the solution regarding environmental injustice and quality of life. The Bronx has a complex relationship with green spaces.There's historically been a lack of access to the waterfront, zoning practices that build more ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-york-city-residents-learn-about-how-to-use-their-voice-to-improve-parks-in-their-neighborhoods/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-york-city-residents-learn-about-how-to-use-their-voice-to-improve-parks-in-their-neighborhoods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates push universal daylighting bill to ban parking at NYC street corners, but opponents say plan ‘won’t improve’ traffic safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly a hundred safety advocates and families of children killed in traffic gathered on the steps of City Hall on Wednesday to make streets safer, zeroing in on &ldquo;universal daylighting,&rdquo; by banning parking near intersections.Daylighting is the process of repurposing city curb space closest to an intersection to improve visibility for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Currently, most intersections in NYC allow parking up to the crosswalk, which advocates say decreases visibility for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/advocates-push-universal-daylighting-bill-to-ban-parking-at-nyc-street-corners-but-opponents-say-plan-wont-improve-traffic-safety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/advocates-push-universal-daylighting-bill-to-ban-parking-at-nyc-street-corners-but-opponents-say-plan-wont-improve-traffic-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s a miracle how vibrant this parish continues to be’: Holy Rosary Church celebrates 100 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a time when many Catholic churches and schools are closing or consolidating,&nbsp;Holy Rosary Catholic Church at East Gun Hill Road and Eastchester Road is celebrating 100 years in the community.&nbsp;Holy Rosary remains strong with around 700 parishioners, an active youth group and nursing home ministry, and strong fellowship among its diverse attendees, according to Pastor Dennis Williams.&nbsp;[caption id="attachment_136474" align="alignnone" width="700"] A commemorative sign from Pope Leo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/its-a-miracle-how-vibrant-this-parish-continues-to-be-holy-rosary-church-celebrates-100-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/its-a-miracle-how-vibrant-this-parish-continues-to-be-holy-rosary-church-celebrates-100-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Girl Vow holds annual candlelight vigil for missing and murdered women and girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx-based nonprofit Girl Vow held its annual candlelight vigil honoring missing and murdered women and girls on Friday, Oct. 24, at City Hall Park.This vigil was meant to be a way for people to stand in solidarity for missing and murdered women and girls of color, as well as a way to push for the creation of action plans to fight for women and girls.[caption id="attachment_136459" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption]Candles were lit and victims' names were read a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-girl-vow-holds-annual-candlelight-vigil-for-missing-and-murdered-women-and-girls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-girl-vow-holds-annual-candlelight-vigil-for-missing-and-murdered-women-and-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive underway, benefitting Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Chamber of Commerce recently kicked off its Annual Holiday Toy Drive, with this year's iteration set to benefit the Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education, located at 928 Simpson St.Bronx residents and businesses interested in donating to this cause can provide new, unwrapped toys to local children, helping to brighten the holiday season for them.Among the Bronx businesses and community hubs that have toy collection boxes for this cause are the Pearl Pilates Haven at 11 Bruckner Bl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-chamber-of-commerces-annual-holiday-toy-drive-underway-benefitting-casita-maria-center-for-arts-and-education/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-chamber-of-commerces-annual-holiday-toy-drive-underway-benefitting-casita-maria-center-for-arts-and-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New community darkroom provides free access to anyone interested in learning about photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a time where video has become the preferred medium of the generation and everything seems to be digitized and automated, a new program in the Bronx focuses on teaching a lost art.Spearheaded by Suede Hunte, a self-taught photographer and Bronx resident, and his business partner, Pierre Guillet, filmmaker and media director of the Andrew Freedman Home (AFH), BXposure welcomes locals of all ages to their newly opened independent film lab and community darkroom.&ldquo;I started [at AFH] as an ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-community-darkroom-provides-free-access-to-anyone-interested-in-learning-about-photography/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/new-community-darkroom-provides-free-access-to-anyone-interested-in-learning-about-photography/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery underway for 39 units in Tremont residential building, rent starts at $2,535]]></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 39 units at 1824 Anthony Ave. in Tremont.The 9-story residential building has 128 total housing units, with 89 being at market rate. All 39 of the units set aside are intended for those earning 130% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $210,600.Nine of the units set aside are studios. They each have monthly rents of $2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-underway-for-39-units-in-tremont-residential-building-rent-starts-at-2535/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-underway-for-39-units-in-tremont-residential-building-rent-starts-at-2535/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&amp;A with State Senator Nathalia Fernandez]]></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 State Senator Nathalia Fernandez. Senator Fernandez represents the 34th Senate District which includes portions of the Bronx and Westchester.What piece of legislation are you most proud to have passed in the 2025 session?<br />
I am most proud of passing S1806A, which ensures that peer support advocates c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-state-senator-nathalia-fernandez/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/inside-government-with-politicsny-a-qampa-with-state-senator-nathalia-fernandez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Editorial | Mr. Mayor-elect: Keep Jessica Tisch as your police commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upon being elected New York City&rsquo;s 111th mayor a week ago Tuesday, Zohran Mamdani thanked his supporters for showing &ldquo;that when politics speaks to you without condescension, we can usher in a new era of leadership.&rdquo;Whether you agreed or disagreed with Mamdani&rsquo;s policies, one thing was certain: The way he campaigned for mayor ignited a political passion not seen in this city in more than three decades, as reflected by a turnout of more than 2 million voters.&nbsp;Many vote]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/editorial-mr-mayor-elect-keep-jessica-tisch-as-your-police-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/editorial-mr-mayor-elect-keep-jessica-tisch-as-your-police-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani transition: Mayor-elect noncommittal on keeping public safety deputy mayor role in his administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday would not divulge if he plans to keep the position of deputy mayor for public safety in his City Hall.Mamdani, following a Nov. 11 Veterans' Day event in the Parkchester section of the Bronx,&nbsp; sidestepped a reporter's question as to whether he would continue to have a deputy mayor for public safety &mdash; a position instituted by outgoing Mayor Eric Adams at the beginning of his term."We continue to have those conversations internally on the question o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-transition-mayor-elect-noncommittal-on-keeping-public-safety-deputy-mayor-role-in-his-administration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-transition-mayor-elect-noncommittal-on-keeping-public-safety-deputy-mayor-role-in-his-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monroe University women’s volleyball team heads to national championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend, the women&rsquo;s volleyball team at Monroe University will compete in the NJCAA Division Three national championship after clinching their fourth consecutive district title.While other students were off for the Veterans Day holiday, the 11-member volleyball team met in the gym at 10 a.m. for bagels and plenty of drills and warmups to prepare for Thursday&rsquo;s game.&nbsp;The 15-seed Monroe Bronx Express will face a challenge as they play Minnesota West, a #2 seed, on Nov. 13 in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/monroe-university-womens-volleyball-team-heads-to-national-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/monroe-university-womens-volleyball-team-heads-to-national-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bronx Veterans Day Parade honors 250 years of Army, Navy and Marine Corps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds lined East Tremont Avenue on Sunday, cheering and waving American flags as the men and women of the Bronx who served in the military marched through Throggs Neck for the 41st annual Bronx Veterans Day Parade.<br />
Culminating at Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park, marching units representing local chapters of veterans&rsquo; organizations, civic groups and community supporters donned uniforms and patriotic colors as fire-engines, color-guards and bands combined in one coordinated tribute.Un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-veterans-day-parade-honors-250-years-of-army-navy-and-marine-corps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/the-bronx-veterans-day-parade-honors-250-years-of-army-navy-and-marine-corps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx brute tells senior he’s ‘gonna break your face,’ then punches her inside store in random attack: cops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cops are looking for a callous brute who threatened and then assaulted a senior inside a Bronx deli on Monday morning in an unprovoked attack.According to police sources, the attack unfolded inside a bodega located at 284 East 198th St. in Fordham Manor at around 2:40 a.m. on Nov. 10.Law enforcement sources said the unprovoked incident unfolded when the suspect confronted a 66-year-old woman as she shopped inside the store. He then began making threats against her.&ldquo;I am gonna to break your]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-brute-tells-senior-hes-gonna-break-your-face-then-punches-her-inside-store-in-random-attack-cops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-brute-tells-senior-hes-gonna-break-your-face-then-punches-her-inside-store-in-random-attack-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-Ed | Administration accomplishments]]></title><description><![CDATA[For nearly four years, the Adams administration has worked every day to make New York City a safer, more affordable city for all, especially working-class families. We have made great progress on public safety, public health, and economic growth, and we continue to be the most pro-housing administration in modern city history. We are proud of our track record, and we know that the work we have done will keep our city&rsquo;s fundamentals strong in the years to come.Nowhere is this more obvious t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-administration-accomplishments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-administration-accomplishments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-ed: The Bronx should be the biggest benefiters of congestion pricing. We can’t stop that progress now.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx has always been a borough that moves the world. The birthplace of hip hop, the home of the Yankees and a place where generations of working families have built vibrant communities, rooted in rich cultural diversity and resilience.Inspiring and bustling with energy, its legacy is unfortunately marked by decades of environmental neglect. While the Bronx has given so much to New York City and the world, it has been robbed of its clean air and disproportionately impacted by pollution. Home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-the-bronx-should-be-the-biggest-benefiters-of-congestion-pricing-we-cant-stop-that-progress-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-the-bronx-should-be-the-biggest-benefiters-of-congestion-pricing-we-cant-stop-that-progress-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broadway dreams begin in the Bronx for local teen Sienna Calderon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bright lights of Broadway do not scare Sienna Calderon. In fact, the Throggs Neck resident hopes to one day be a shining star on the big stage.Calderon, 14, a sophomore at Talented Unlimited High School in Manhattan, got her first taste of theater in 2021 when she joined the nonprofit Inside Broadway.Ever since her introduction to Inside Broadway, the nonprofit that has introduced the magic of Broadway to nearly 3 million NYC public schools for over 40 years, Calderon has experienced a numbe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/broadway-dreams-begin-in-the-bronx-for-local-teen-sienna-calderon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/broadway-dreams-begin-in-the-bronx-for-local-teen-sienna-calderon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elsie Encarnacion wins City Council District 8 to succeed her boss Diana Ayala]]></title><description><![CDATA[In City Council District 8, Elsie Encarnacion won the Nov. 4 election to replace her boss, the term-limited Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, to represent the South Bronx and East Harlem.&nbsp;Encarnacion, who is currently Ayala&rsquo;s chief of staff, won a commanding 84.67% of the district, more than 23,000 votes, according to preliminary Board of Elections results. Tyreek Goodman ran on the Republican and Conservative party lines and received 11.98%, while independent Federico Col&oacute;n received]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/elsie-encarnacion-wins-city-council-district-8-to-succeed-her-boss-diana-ayala/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/elsie-encarnacion-wins-city-council-district-8-to-succeed-her-boss-diana-ayala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx veterans honored by Borough President Gibson and Veterans Advisory Council during ceremony kicking off Veterans Appreciation Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and the Bronx Borough President's Veterans Advisory Council kicked off Veterans Appreciation Month with a ceremony honoring veterans from the Bronx on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the Sam H. Young American Legion Post 620, located at 1530 Hutchinson River Pkwy.[caption id="attachment_136326" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson meets with a veteran at the Veterans Appreciation Month kick-off ceremony. Photo courtesy of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-veterans-honored-by-borough-president-gibson-and-veterans-advisory-council-during-ceremony-kicking-off-veterans-appreciation-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-veterans-honored-by-borough-president-gibson-and-veterans-advisory-council-during-ceremony-kicking-off-veterans-appreciation-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Concerts, a holiday train show, an expectant parents support group and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[We Built This City ConcertFriday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.Bronxlandia, 910 Hunts Point Ave.FreeGet ready to rock out at the We Built This City Concert, where we'll celebrate the music that built our city into what it is today!For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/we-built-this-city-concert-tickets-1941010878789.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dru Hill with Special Guest Christopher WilliamsSaturday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m.Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. W.$35-125Lehman Center for the P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-concerts-a-holiday-train-show-an-expectant-parents-support-group-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-concerts-a-holiday-train-show-an-expectant-parents-support-group-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Estate Hasn’t Changed in 20 Years. These Industry Vets Are Fixing That]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding your next apartment in New York City just got a social media makeover. Klipster, an app that launched just two weeks ago, brings the addictive short-form video format of TikTok to the high-stakes world of NYC real estate."Listing platforms haven't really changed in 20 years," says Eric Benaim, Klipster's co-founder and 24-year real estate vet. "When I started in real estate, you listed on Craigslist or NewYorkTimes.com. Then StreetEasy, Apartments.com, Zillow, and Trulia came along &ndas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/real-estate-hasnt-changed-in-20-years-these-industry-vets-are-fixing-that/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/real-estate-hasnt-changed-in-20-years-these-industry-vets-are-fixing-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Jamaicans mourn the death of Consul General of Jamaica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alsion Roach-Wilson, the eleventh person to hold the post of Jamaica&rsquo;s Consul General in New York, died on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at her home in New York.Jamaica&rsquo;s Minister of Foreign Affairs Kamina Johnson-Smith confirmed her passing, describing her as a dedicated public servant whose &ldquo;accomplishments defined the time during which she served.&rdquo;Roach-Wilson, who rose from homelessness to lead Jamaica&rsquo;s diplomatic mission in New York, is described as an example of ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/jamaicans-mourn-the-death-of-consul-general-of-jamaica/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/jamaicans-mourn-the-death-of-consul-general-of-jamaica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters battle five-alarm fire in Bronx apartment building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire marshals are still investigating the cause and origin of a ferocious five-alarm fire in the Bronx on Saturday morning.&nbsp;FDNY arrived at the Parkchester blaze to find an apartment building at 1470 East Tremont Ave. in Parkchester on fire just after 11 a.m. on Nov. 8.The heavy flames had several workers fleeing from an autobody shop located near the burning building.&nbsp;A second alarm was quickly called and transmitted by the 6th Division.&nbsp;A short time later, fire began venting thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/firefighters-battle-five-alarm-fire-in-bronx-apartment-building/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 23:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/firefighters-battle-five-alarm-fire-in-bronx-apartment-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found stabbed to death inside Bronx apartment, second man injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man was stabbed to death, and a second was injured, on Saturday night during a violent incident at a recently opened Bronx apartment building.According to police sources, a 48-year-old man was found face down on a stairwell landing between the sixth and seventh floors inside 341 East 162nd St. in Melrose at around 11:25 p.m. on Nov. 9.Officers from the 42nd Precinct, in responding to a 911 call, determined that the victim had suffered a stab wound to his neck.Responding EMS units pronounced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/man-found-stabbed-to-death-inside-bronx-apartment-second-man-injured/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/man-found-stabbed-to-death-inside-bronx-apartment-second-man-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx subway stabbing: Straphanger violently attacked by group of men in rush-hour assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are looking for the suspects behind a rush-hour stabbing at a busy Bronx subway station on Friday morning that left a man wounded.According to law enforcement sources, the attack occurred at around 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 7 at the Kingsbridge Road subway station, home to the 4 train.&nbsp;The 45-year-old male victim was on the mezzanine of the station when three men approached and surrounded him. The group of men started arguing, but the scenario escalated when the trio, who were unknown to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-stabbing-straphanger-violently-attacked-by-group-of-men-in-rush-hour-assault/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-subway-stabbing-straphanger-violently-attacked-by-group-of-men-in-rush-hour-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx murder: Man beaten to death in apartment, person of interest questioned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronx detectives are questioning a person of interest in connection with the fatal beating of a man inside an apartment on Saturday night.According to police sources, officers from the 46th Precinct received a 911 call reporting that a man had been found unconscious inside of 1851 Phelan Place at around 8:52 p.m. on Nov. 8.The responding officers discovered the 48-year-old victim inside the residence, who had suffered blunt force trauma to the head and body. A preliminary investigation revealed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-murder-man-beaten-to-death-in-apartment-person-of-interest-questioned/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-murder-man-beaten-to-death-in-apartment-person-of-interest-questioned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Comptroller Brad Lander confirms to amNY he is ‘seriously considering’ challenging Rep. Dan Goldman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outgoing city Comptroller and one-time mayoral candidate Brad Lander confirmed to amNewYork on Friday that he is "very seriously considering" running for the Manhattan and Brooklyn Congressional seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman.The progressive Lander &mdash; an ally of democratic socialist Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani &mdash; validated for the first time speculation that he would challenge Goldman, after first telling Crain's and Politico at the Somos conference in Puerto Rico on Thurs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-comptroller-brad-lander-confirms-to-amny-he-is-seriously-considering-challenging-rep-dan-goldman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-comptroller-brad-lander-confirms-to-amny-he-is-seriously-considering-challenging-rep-dan-goldman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does it mean to be speaker of the city council? And why does it matter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2025 election is coming to a close, yet one crucial vote remains &ndash;&nbsp; deciding the next speaker of the New York City Council. As the 2026 election for this leadership position approaches, here&rsquo;s a breakdown of what the job entails.The City Council as a body plays a crucial role in shaping policies for all New York City residents with the speaker standing at the helm. They&rsquo;re responsible for guiding the council&rsquo;s agenda, managing legislative proceedings and appointi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/what-does-it-mean-to-be-speaker-of-the-city-council-and-why-does-it-matter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/what-does-it-mean-to-be-speaker-of-the-city-council-and-why-does-it-matter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who’s Next to Lead the City Council?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City is gearing up for a leadership transition as the race for city council speaker will begin soon. The top contenders showcase diverse backgrounds and various visions. Here&rsquo;s a breakdown on who may be eyeing the position.Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers | Council Member Amanda Far&iacute;as |&nbsp;Council Member Crystal Hudson | Council Member Christopher Marte | &nbsp;Council Member Julie Menin&nbsp;&nbsp;Council Member Selvena Brooks-PowersSeat: District 31, Arverne, Brook]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whos-next-to-lead-the-city-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whos-next-to-lead-the-city-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Therapy dog Polly brings comfort to young cancer patients at Montefiore]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most beloved staff members at the Children&rsquo;s Hospital at Montefiore is not a doctor, nurse or other longtime employee &mdash; it's a 3-year-old black lab named Polly, who makes her rounds every day, bringing comfort to patients.&nbsp;Polly has been stationed at the hospital for two years, providing a listening ear and companionship as young patients navigate the most difficult times of their lives.&nbsp;Polly is a trained therapy dog with the Pups Assisting With Support (PAWS) p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/therapy-dog-polly-brings-comfort-to-young-cancer-patients-at-montefiore/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/therapy-dog-polly-brings-comfort-to-young-cancer-patients-at-montefiore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Stay Scared’: George A. Romero retrospective opens across three Bronx venues]]></title><description><![CDATA[When presented with the image of slow and discombobulated individuals, dragging their feet and with a hunger for human flesh, many may instantaneously think of zombies, but without George A. Romero&rsquo;s 1968 masterpiece, &ldquo;Night of the Living Dead,&rdquo; perhaps this ubiquitous concept would have never existed. A new exhibit is educating people on Romero, "father of zombies."Co-curated by Steven Payne, director of the Bronx Historical Society which produced the exhibit; Edwin Pagan, ren]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/stay-scared-george-a-romero-retrospective-opens-across-three-bronx-venues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/stay-scared-george-a-romero-retrospective-opens-across-three-bronx-venues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Retailer Bronx Native holds community celebration in honor of eighth anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Native clothing store held a special community celebration in honor of eight years of serving the community on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Lincoln Avenue.[caption id="attachment_135946" align="alignnone" width="675"] Bronx Native, located at 127 Lincoln Ave., held a special community celebration featuring entertainment, games, resources and more for the attendees. Photo credit: Pressed Productions[/caption]There were several local vendors, food, art, live performances and more at this special]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-retailer-bronx-native-holds-community-celebration-in-honor-of-eighth-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-retailer-bronx-native-holds-community-celebration-in-honor-of-eighth-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Pugsley Preparatory Academy hosts Diwali celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pugsley Preparatory Academy partnered with the Bharati Foundation and the Bronx Borough President's Office to host its first-ever Diwali celebration on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the school, located at 1111 Pugsley Ave. in the Bronx.[caption id="attachment_136173" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Attendees of the Diwali celebration at Pugsley Preparatory Academy. Photo credit: Guyana Tapestry and Classic Creatives Media[/caption]This celebration of the Festival of Lights delivered community, culture a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-pugsley-preparatory-academy-hosts-diwali-celebration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-pugsley-preparatory-academy-hosts-diwali-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council District 16 Multicultural Advisory Board holds ‘NYC Go Purple Day’ for domestic violence awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Multicultural Advisory Board of New York City Council District 16 held a domestic violence awareness day of action, known as "NYC Go Purple Day," on Thursday, Oct. 16.[caption id="attachment_136003" align="alignnone" width="810"] Photo courtesy of the New York City Council District 16 Multicultural Advisory Board[/caption]Held in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month by the Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence, this initiative called for New Yorkers to wear pur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-district-16-multicultural-advisory-board-holds-nyc-go-purple-day-for-domestic-violence-awareness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/city-council-district-16-multicultural-advisory-board-holds-nyc-go-purple-day-for-domestic-violence-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man responsible for Bronx murder-suicide killed his mother and daughter, neighbors say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have identified the man who killed his family and took his own life in a horrific murder-suicide on Thursday, while locals tell amNewYork they are still stunned by the senseless slaughter.According to NYPD sources, 44-year-old Kaseem Stukes allegedly murdered his family on the 5th floor of their Castle Hill apartment on Nov. 6 with a gun. Neighbors found Stukes&rsquo; 75-year-old mother, Theresa Stukes, his 26-year-old daughter, Kianna Stukes, and her boyfriend, 33-year-old Andrew Reynoso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/man-responsible-for-bronx-murder-suicide-killed-his-mother-and-daughter-neighbors-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/man-responsible-for-bronx-murder-suicide-killed-his-mother-and-daughter-neighbors-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Bronx Bethany Church hosting food distributions every Wednesday and Thursday in November]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene will be hosting food distributions every Wednesday from 9-11 a.m. and Thursday from 3-6 p.m. throughout the month of November at 971 E. 227th St.[caption id="attachment_136202" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Community members wait in line at one of the food distributions. Photo by Jewel Webber[/caption][caption id="attachment_136200" align="alignnone" width="1200"] The Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene is located at 971 E. 227th St. Photo by Jewel Web]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronx-bethany-church-hosting-food-distributions-every-wednesday-and-thursday-in-november/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-bronx-bethany-church-hosting-food-distributions-every-wednesday-and-thursday-in-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: The Bharati Foundation hosts ‘Giving Thanks’ community event to provide food and essential items to Bronxites]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bharati Foundation hosted its annual "Giving Thanks" community event to provide groceries and essential items to over 225 families in need on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Pugsley Preparatory Academy, located at 1111 Pugsley Ave. in the Bronx.[caption id="attachment_136186" align="alignnone" width="1200"] More than 225 families benefited from the 2025 Giving Thanks community event. Photo courtesy of Bharati Sukul Kemraj[/caption]Held in partnership with Pugsley Preparatory Academy, Zeta Phi Beta Soro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-the-bharati-foundation-hosts-giving-thanks-community-event-to-provide-food-and-essential-items-to-bronxites/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 22:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-the-bharati-foundation-hosts-giving-thanks-community-event-to-provide-food-and-essential-items-to-bronxites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing lottery launches for 60 units at Inkwell residential building in Concourse, rent starts at $1,974]]></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 60 units at Inkwell, a 9-story residential building at 586 Gerard Ave. in Concourse.Inkwell has 200 total residential units, with 140 at market rate. Of the 60 set aside, 40 are intended for those earning 80% of the area median income and with an asset limit of $129,600, while the other 20 are for people earning 130% of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-launches-for-60-units-at-inkwell-residential-building-in-concourse-rent-starts-at-1974/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 22:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/housing-lottery-launches-for-60-units-at-inkwell-residential-building-in-concourse-rent-starts-at-1974/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor-elect Mamdani’s transition team opens online hiring portal as it looks to staff new City Hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zohran Mamdani is now hiring.The mayor-elect's transition team on Thursday launched an online hiring portal seeking potential staffers to apply as he builds his City Hall administration.&ldquo;As we begin the transition to a new era, this resume portal will allow us to roll up our sleeves, hit the ground running, and enact the agenda that got Zohran elected," said Elana Leopold, the transition's executive director, in a statement.At the Wednesday morning press conference, where Mamdani announced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-elect-mamdanis-transition-team-opens-online-hiring-portal-as-it-looks-to-staff-new-city-hall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-elect-mamdanis-transition-team-opens-online-hiring-portal-as-it-looks-to-staff-new-city-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Editorial: Preston High School hosts multilingual Holy Rosary prayer service]]></title><description><![CDATA[In honor of October as the month of the Holy Rosary, the Preston High School community gathered in prayer for a special multilingual Rosary service. Reflecting the rich cultural diversity of the school, students and staff were invited to pray a Hail Mary in a language other than English.The prayer was recited in Albanian, American Sign Language, Bulgarian, French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Latin, Malagasy, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian and Vietnamese &mdash; a powerful]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/editorial-preston-high-school-hosts-multilingual-holy-rosary-prayer-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/editorial-preston-high-school-hosts-multilingual-holy-rosary-prayer-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘There’s a New Sheriff in Town’: Justin Sanchez celebrates winning District 17 City Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[On election night, Nov. 4, supporters gathered in the South Bronx to celebrate Justin Sanchez's sweeping victory for City Council District 17, with over 86% of the vote in his favor. It&rsquo;s clear his vow to &ldquo;Clean the Damn Streets&rdquo; resonated with his voters.&nbsp;During an election night watch party on a lively rooftop in Mott Haven, the air was filled with the smell of carnitas and al pastor tacos from local vendors and the sound of Bad Bunny blasting through the speakers. Suppo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/theres-a-new-sheriff-in-town-justin-sanchez-celebrates-winning-district-17-city-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/theres-a-new-sheriff-in-town-justin-sanchez-celebrates-winning-district-17-city-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani says he won’t back down from tangling with Trump, but seeks to work with him on affordability]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his victory speech Tuesday night, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani&nbsp;directly addressed Donald Trump and told him to "turn the volume up" on his TV as he outlined how he would push back against the president's threats to defund the city and meddle in his administration."We will put an end to the culture of corruption that has allowed billionaires like Trump to evade taxation and exploit tax breaks," the mayor-elect said. "New York will remain a city of immigrants: a city built by immigrants,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-says-he-wont-back-down-from-tangling-with-trump-but-seeks-to-work-with-him-on-affordability/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-says-he-wont-back-down-from-tangling-with-trump-but-seeks-to-work-with-him-on-affordability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Over 100 Bronx students take part in flashmob dance at Fordham Plaza to spotlight afterschool programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 elementary and middle school students from the Good Shepherd Services afterschool programs took part in a surprise flashmob dance performance on Thursday, Oct. 23, at Fordham Plaza.[caption id="attachment_136020" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo Credit: Good Shepherd Services[/caption]The flashmob performance was in celebration of Lights On Afterschool, a nationwide event intended to draw attention to the importance of afterschool programs for kids, families and communities.[c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-over-100-bronx-students-take-part-in-flashmob-dance-at-fordham-plaza-to-spotlight-afterschool-programs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-over-100-bronx-students-take-part-in-flashmob-dance-at-fordham-plaza-to-spotlight-afterschool-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Permits filed for residential building with 99 units in East Tremont]]></title><description><![CDATA[Permits have been filed for the construction of a 15-story residential building with 99 housing units at 4137 Third Ave. in the East Tremont section of the Bronx.The proposed building would be 145 feet tall and span 68,853 square feet. With an average unit scope of 695 square feet, the 99 apartments will most likely be rentals.Other planned features of the property under the permits include a cellar and a rear yard 33 feet in length. The Tremont train station is located nearby, providing service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/permits-filed-for-residential-building-with-99-units-in-east-tremont/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/permits-filed-for-residential-building-with-99-units-in-east-tremont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: NYC Health + Hospitals hosts events in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx held multiple events throughout October in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Among the events held to educate the public and help raise awareness and funds were an informational health fair, weekly fundraisers and the American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Walk.[caption id="attachment_136089" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Hospital staff who participated in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-nyc-health-hospitals-hosts-events-in-recognition-of-breast-cancer-awareness-month/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-nyc-health-hospitals-hosts-events-in-recognition-of-breast-cancer-awareness-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Women in Business Committee meets to discuss special 2026 dinner event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Bronx Women in Business Committee came together for a special meeting on Thursday, Oct. 28.The group, sponsored by Orange Bank and Trust Company, discussed the upcoming second annual Bronx Women in Business Dinner, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 26, 2026.They hope to build upon the success of the first event, which was held last March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-women-in-business-committee-meets-to-discuss-special-2026-dinner-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-women-in-business-committee-meets-to-discuss-special-2026-dinner-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Theory 9 hosts ‘Trick or Streets’ Halloween block party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theory 9 held its annual Trick or Streets Halloween block party on Saturday, Oct. 25, along 231st Street in the Bronx.[caption id="attachment_136106" align="alignnone" width="900"] Members of Theory 9 joined the kids at the block party in dressing up for the occasion. Photo courtesy of Theory 9[/caption]The neighborhood was transformed to fit in with the Halloween spirit, as numerous kids and their families gathered to enjoy the festivities.[caption id="attachment_136113" align="alignnone" width]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-theory-9-hosts-trick-or-streets-halloween-block-party/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/photos-theory-9-hosts-trick-or-streets-halloween-block-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Permits filed for mixed-use building with 45 residences in Kingsbridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Permits have been filed for the construction of a 7-story mixed-use building with 45 housing units at 3248 Riverdale Ave. in Kingsbridge.The proposed building would be 75 feet tall and yield a total of 33,975 square feet of space. The housing units would account for 31,244 square feet, while the other 2,731 square feet would be dedicated as community facility space. With an average unit scope of 694 square feet, the 45 apartments would most likely be rentals.A cellar and a rear yard 35 feet long]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/permits-filed-for-mixed-use-building-with-45-residences-in-kingsbridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/permits-filed-for-mixed-use-building-with-45-residences-in-kingsbridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor-elect Mamdani staffs transition team with government veterans, as he lays groundwork for administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The day after his historic win in the 2025 NYC Mayor's Race, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani unveiled a team of four women who will help lead the transition into his administration, a crew that the Democrat says will include government veterans and nonprofit leaders.Mamdani announced his transition team co-chairs in front of the Unisphere in Queens&rsquo; Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Nov. 5. He named political strategist Elana Leopold as the transition executive director.The group includes Maria T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-elect-mamdani-staffs-transition-team-with-government-veterans-as-he-lays-groundwork-for-administration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mayor-elect-mamdani-staffs-transition-team-with-government-veterans-as-he-lays-groundwork-for-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Mayor’s Race: Five big takeaways from record-setting election that helped Mamdani win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zohran Mamdani won the mayor&rsquo;s race Tuesday with the help of the Working Families Party ballot line, which accounted for about 15% of his total votes citywide.The 34-year-old democratic socialist and Queens Assembly Member will be New York City&rsquo;s 111th mayor come January after securing just over 50% of the vote citywide and carrying four of the city&rsquo;s five boroughs, unofficial Board of Elections results show, based on 97.98% of scanners.Voter participation in this election reac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-mayors-race-five-big-takeaways-from-record-setting-election-that-helped-mamdani-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/nyc-mayors-race-five-big-takeaways-from-record-setting-election-that-helped-mamdani-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It all ends today’: notorious Rikers “jail barge” removed from Hunts Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of Nov. 3, the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center in Hunts Point &mdash; better known as the Rikers Island jail barge &mdash; is gone for good.Starting just after 11 a.m., crews with Louisiana Scrap Metal, which was awarded a contract for the project, began cutting through the moorings and ropes that have anchored the barge to shore for more than 30 years. The removal of the massive vessel required coordination from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard, as well as local authoritie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/it-all-ends-today-notorious-rikers-jail-barge-removed-from-hunts-point/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/it-all-ends-today-notorious-rikers-jail-barge-removed-from-hunts-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horror in the Bronx: Four people dead in apparent murder-suicide, cops say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men and two women were found dead on Wednesday morning inside a Bronx apartment in what police believe to be an apparent murder-suicide.Law enforcement sources said the grisly discovery was made inside a fifth-floor apartment within the Castle Hill Houses public housing complex, at 2225 Lacombe Ave., at about 9:45 a.m. on Nov. 5.Police said acquaintances of the four individuals found the deceased while visiting the apartment for a wellness check. They then called 911 for immediate assistance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/horror-in-the-bronx-four-people-dead-in-apparent-murder-suicide-cops-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/horror-in-the-bronx-four-people-dead-in-apparent-murder-suicide-cops-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Election: Zohran Mamdani to become the next NYC mayor as Shirley Aldebol, Justin Sanchez win Bronx City Council races]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a night to remember when shortly after the polls closed, Zohran Mamdani &mdash; a 34-year-old assembly member from Queens &mdash; was elected as New York City's 111 mayor. Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, will be the first Muslim candidate ever elected to the highest office in America's largest city.Locally, Bronx residents voted in the 2025 mayoral, public advocate, city comptroller, borough president and local city council races. More than 1.7 million votes had been cast citywide as of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2025-election-zohran-mamdani-to-become-the-next-nyc-mayor-as-shirley-aldebol-justin-sanchez-win-bronx-city-council-races/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/2025-election-zohran-mamdani-to-become-the-next-nyc-mayor-as-shirley-aldebol-justin-sanchez-win-bronx-city-council-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music With a Mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Forde, a proud Barbadian cultural advocate and co-founder of the Caribbean Music Awards, and Keenan &ldquo;Special&rdquo; Bristol, a Guyanese-American artist and activist, are using their platforms to save lives.Marie Driven, the Haitian-American managing partner of the Brooklyn-based entertainment company, PlaybookMG, told Caribbean Life on Monday, Nov. 4, that Forde and Bristol are doing so through &ldquo;Music Brings Life,&rdquo; a nonprofit, &ldquo;merging music, culture, and advocacy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/music-with-a-mission/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/music-with-a-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caribbean politicians easily win re-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riding on a huge voter turnout, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani swept to the Office of the Mayor of the City of New York. Meanwhile, Caribbean Democratic legislators in New York easily won re-election in Tuesday's General Elections.<br />
With 90 % of the ballots counted, New York City Democratic Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, the son of Grenadian immigrants, received 1,362,196 votes, or 72.9 %; Republican Gonzalo Duran received 465,113 votes, or 24.9%; and Independent Martin Dolan obtained 42,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/caribbean-politicians-easily-win-re-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/caribbean-politicians-easily-win-re-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[District 13 Democrat Shirley Aldebol defeats Republican Kristy Marmorato in the borough’s only flipped seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx lost its only Republican seat in City Council after Democrat and labor-backed candidate Shirley Aldebol defeated incumbent Kristy Marmorato in District 13 by more than 1,800 votes, according to preliminary Board of Elections results.&nbsp;Aldebol won 51.59% of the total, Marmorato 46.2% and independent candidate Joel Rivera 2.08% in the district that includes Throggs Neck, Pelham Parkway, Morris Park, Van Nest and City Island. Marmorato was the first Republican woman elected in the Bro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/district-13-democrat-shirley-aldebol-defeats-republican-kristy-marmorato-in-the-boroughs-only-flipped-seat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/district-13-democrat-shirley-aldebol-defeats-republican-kristy-marmorato-in-the-boroughs-only-flipped-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man fighting for his life after being stabbed in Bronx subway, begging for help on train]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is in critical condition Wednesday morning after he was stabbed inside a Bronx subway station before staggering into a nearby train car for help.According to police sources, detectives say they are still trying to determine how and why a man was stabbed inside the Bedford Park Boulevard stop on the B/D line just before 10:15 p.m. on Nov. 4. Officers from the 52nd Precinct and Transit District 11 raced to the northbound B platform at around 10:14 p.m. to find a man believed to be about 30 y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/man-fighting-for-his-life-after-being-stabbed-in-bronx-subway-begging-for-help-on-train/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/man-fighting-for-his-life-after-being-stabbed-in-bronx-subway-begging-for-help-on-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Democrat Shirley Aldebol defeats Republican Kristy Marmorato in District 13 race]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the District 13 City Council race, Shirley Aldebol, a Democrat in her first political campaign, defeated Republican incumbent Kristy Marmorato by more than 1,800 votes.Preliminary Board of Elections results show that Aldebol received 51.59% of the vote, Marmorato 46.2% and independent candidate Joel Rivera 2.08%.The East Bronx district that includes Throggs Neck, Pelham Parkway, City Island and Morris Park has now flipped back to the Democrats after Marmorato handed a stunning defeat to Democ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/breaking-democrat-shirley-aldebol-defeats-republican-kristy-marmorato-in-district-13-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/breaking-democrat-shirley-aldebol-defeats-republican-kristy-marmorato-in-district-13-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAMDANI WINS NYC MAYOR’S RACE: Queens Assembly member projected to become first Muslim mayor in city history]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a historic victory, 34-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani was projected to become New York City&rsquo;s 111th mayor on Tuesday night &mdash; the first Muslim candidate ever elected to the highest office in America&rsquo;s largest city.ABC and NBC called the NYC Mayor's Race for Mamdani just after 9:35 p.m., with roughly 75% of the vote counted. Mamdani has slightly over 50% of the vote (860,327) over independent former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who nabbed 41.3% (704,866), according to unof]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-wins-nyc-mayors-race-queens-assembly-member-projected-to-become-first-muslim-mayor-in-city-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 03:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/mamdani-wins-nyc-mayors-race-queens-assembly-member-projected-to-become-first-muslim-mayor-in-city-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s happening | Films, live performances and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fun Film FridaysFriday, Nov. 7, 2:30-4:30 p.m.Throg&rsquo;s Neck Library, 3025 Cross Bronx Expy.FreeThis event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Come kick back and enjoy a family-friendly movie with the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff! Film ratings range from G-PG. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.For more information, visit nypl.org/events/programs/2025/11/07/fun-film-fridays.&nbsp;The Three Kings and Their QueensSaturday, Nov. 8, 8 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-films-live-performances-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/whats-happening-films-live-performances-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assembly member Michael Benedetto unveils new tow truck during Throggs Neck Halloween Parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a part of Assembly member Michael Benedetto&rsquo;s annual Throggs Neck Halloween Parade and Costume Party, a new tow truck &ndash; which will be used to remove tractor-trailers parked on residential streets &ndash; was unveiled.&nbsp;In 2022, Benedetto&rsquo;s office applied for a $800,000 grant for the NYPD to address tractor trailers parking in residential areas. His office previously said in a statement that companies have written off parking violations in the area as cheaper than hotel a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/assembly-member-michael-benedetto-unveils-new-tow-truck-during-throggs-neck-halloween-parade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/assembly-member-michael-benedetto-unveils-new-tow-truck-during-throggs-neck-halloween-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx robberies: Women pepper-sprayed male victims, steal property along same street within seven hours, cops say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives are on the hunt for two women who pepper-sprayed and robbed men in the Bronx last month.According to police sources, both incidents unfolded mere hours apart within a three-block area across the street from the Bronx Zoo, in the confines of the 48th Precinct.Cops say the first attack took place just before 7 p.m. on Oct. 16 near Bryant Avenue and Bronx Park South. In this incident, two women approached a 26-year-old man and pepper-sprayed him.Both perpetrators then made off with the m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-robberies-women-pepper-sprayed-male-victims-steal-property-along-same-street-within-seven-hours-cops-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/bronx-robberies-women-pepper-sprayed-male-victims-steal-property-along-same-street-within-seven-hours-cops-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ELECTION DAY: Mamdani says ‘yes’ to controversial housing ballot questions after weeks of staying mum on his opinions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani had declined for weeks to take a position on three controversial ballot questions impacting housing construction in New York. On Election Day, he finally gave his answer &mdash; both on his own ballot and in public.Right before voting on Nov. 4 at Frank Sinatra High School for the Arts in his hometown of Astoria, Queens, Mamdani &mdash; a democratic socialist lawmaker &mdash; told reporters on Nov. 4 that he would vote in favor of the three ballot questi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/election-day-mamdani-says-yes-to-controversial-housing-ballot-questions-after-weeks-of-staying-mum-on-his-opinions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/election-day-mamdani-says-yes-to-controversial-housing-ballot-questions-after-weeks-of-staying-mum-on-his-opinions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op-Ed | Reimagining our campuses to lead our students into careers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whenever I speak to CUNY students and alumni, I&rsquo;m impressed by their ambition, perseverance and achievement. They are hungry to graduate and begin their careers. And as educators, our job is to make sure that their degrees lead to a better future.&nbsp;&nbsp;That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re launching CUNY Beyond, a five-year initiative to ensure that every student graduates not just with a diploma but with the direction, preparation, connections and career skills they need for real-world succe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-reimagining-our-campuses-to-lead-our-students-into-careers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/ny-bronx/op-ed-reimagining-our-campuses-to-lead-our-students-into-careers/</guid></item></channel></rss>