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• Sinkhole opens on Riverdale street

  26-12-2014 00:10
  
  Some residents in Riverdale woke up Christmas Day to discover that a sinkhole had formed on their street. The sinkhole is located on West 255th Street, near the Mosholu Parkway.
  
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• MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor encourages tenants to testify at ‘Rental Ripoff Hearings’ as landlords fume

  10-02-2026 22:45 via amny.com
  Tuesday, Feb. 10, marks the 41st day of Zohran Mamdani’s term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office as we closely track his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city’s finances. Here’s a summary of what the mayor did.New York City renters can now sign up to testify at the city’s first-ever Rental Ripoff Hearings, a series of public forums announced by Mayor Zohran Mamd
  
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• Bronx subway shooting leaves man dead, police sources say; viral video captures brazen homicide

  10-02-2026 22:04 via amny.com
  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. 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
  
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• Bronx subway shooting leaves man dead, police sources say

  10-02-2026 22:04 via amny.com
  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. 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
  
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• BREAKING: Bronx subway shooting leaves man dead, police sources say

  10-02-2026 22:04 via amny.com
  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. 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
  
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• Bronx filmmaker spotlights Jamaican Diaspora stories

  10-02-2026 21:00 via caribbeanlife.com
  For Bronx-born filmmaker Dante Hillmedo, storytelling has always been rooted in home — specifically the lived experiences of Caribbean immigrant families navigating life in New York City.Raised by Jamaican parents, Hillmedo’s work reflects “the rhythm, resilience and emotional complexity of the Black Diaspora, bringing stories often overlooked into sharp cinematic focus,” according to Marie Driven, a Brooklyn-based Haitian-American entertainment publicist and managing dir
  
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• This New Bronx Charter School Will Be Open 12 Hours a Day

  10-02-2026 20:41 via newyorkfamily.com
  [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–7 pm hours, designed to better align with working parents’ schedules.At a Glance School: Strive Charter School (public charter), Bronx — grades K–4 Address: 604 E. 139th St. Hours: 7 am–7 pm Weekday schedule: Drop-off 7–9 a.m. + pick-up 4:30–7 p.m. (both flexible) Extras: Optional weekend programming
  
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• Conservative party’s Gonzalo Duran enters NY-15 race, vows to challenge socialism

  10-02-2026 20:36 via bxtimes.com
  
  Gonzalo Duran announced his bid for Congress in New York’s 15th congressional district under the Conservative Party, launching a campaign to “fight socialism.”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.“Across the Bronx, the consequences of failed policy are imposs
  
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• State of the NYPD: Tisch says Bronx will be split into two patrol boroughs, bringing in more cops

  10-02-2026 19:00 via amny.com
  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
  
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• Tenants at 2051 Webster Ave. rally over inconsistent heat and hot water, lack of cooking gas

  10-02-2026 18:27 via bxtimes.com
  
  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 “imminently hazardous” and requiring repair
  
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• Ready, set, slam! BronxWrites young poets compete at the Bronx Music Hall 

  10-02-2026 18:14 via bxtimes.com
  
  Racial identity, gratitude and the overwhelming state of current events are just a few of the topics explored by the young poets of BronxWrites – an initiative founded by the arts and social justice platform GlobalWrites. Their work culminates in two competitions – a group in February and an individual final in May. While the individual BronxWrites finalists performed at Lehman College over the years, the group finals took place at Joe’s Pub in the East Village for decades
  
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• Chi Ossé and Justin Sanchez named co-chairs of the City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus

  09-02-2026 23:44 via gaycitynews.com
  Councilmembers Chi Ossé 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 Cabán of Queens, along with Lynn Schulman of Queens and David Carr
  
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• National Pizza Day: Inside the rituals of Pugsley Pizza in the Bronx

  09-02-2026 23:08 via bxtimes.com
  
  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 — one of the restaurant’s most symbolic elements.Salvatore Natale, the owner of Pugsley for more than 30 years, says the Pugsley experience is like “your associating something subconsciously that you really want in life with the sound of the gong.”“So when you think about the gong, you th
  
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• What’s happening | Galentine’s Day, nature shows and hikes, Black History Month and more

  09-02-2026 22:34 via bxtimes.com
  
  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 — this experience is designed to help you unwind, connect and celebrate YOU.For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/galentines-2026-tickets-1979910971012.  Fa
  
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• Column: East Bronx History Forum to discuss Astor Village and Pelham Parkway station at Feb. 18 meeting

  09-02-2026 22:33 via bxtimes.com
  
  This month’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
  
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• Bronx Brewery closes, at least for now, with Benito Bowl celebration

  09-02-2026 20:25 via bxtimes.com
  
  Super Bowl Sunday marked the end of an era for the Bronx Brewery’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. On the brewery’s event floor, a DJ and dancers kept the party mood going as the Seattle Seahawks took on and eventually defeated the New Eng
  
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• NURSES STRIKE: Tentative deals struck with Mount Sinai and Montefiore; nearly 11,000 nurses may soon be back to work

  09-02-2026 16:15 via amny.com
  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. 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. The agreement includes a salary increase of more than 12% over the life of the new three-year contract to recruit and retain nurses. Other
  
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• Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

  09-02-2026 16:00 via politicsny.com
  Inside Government is a Q&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’s U.S. senators since 2009. What are your top legislative priorities for 2026?
  My legislative priorities are about responding to the issues New Yorkers are facing every day. This year, among many focuses, I
  
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• Judges, attorneys gather at Bronx Supreme Court to honor Black History Month

  06-02-2026 22:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  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.
  
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• Less than a week left to apply for housing lottery for five units in University Heights residential building, rent starts at $1,988

  06-02-2026 22:11 via bxtimes.com
  
  Sign up for our weekly email newsletter 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,
  
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• Photos: BP Gibson hosts World Hijab Day fashion show

  06-02-2026 22:04 via bxtimes.com
  
  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
  
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• CAR Launches New 7-Figure Super Bowl Ad Campaign to Highlight Skyrocketing Auto Insurance Costs

  06-02-2026 20:05 via amny.com
  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 – 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’s crushing car insurance costs and urging state lawmakers to act now to make coverage more affordable for families across the state
  
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• MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor rails against ‘rotten’ ICE at at interfaith breakfast, signs order to bolster immigrant protections

  06-02-2026 19:50 via amny.com
  Friday, Feb. 6, marked the 37th day of Zohran Mamdani’s term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office as we closely track his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city’s finances. Here’s a summary of what the mayor did today.Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order on Friday aimed at strengthening the city’s limits on cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
  
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• 5 of the Best Go-Karts Near NYC for Kids & Families

  06-02-2026 17:34 via newyorkfamily.com
  [caption id="attachment_420491" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Getty Images[/caption]Indoors or outdoors, there are plenty of go-karts near NYC that will surely turn any afternoon into a full, speedy time!  At a Glance:  Check height and age requirements before you go. Some places offer reduced or special prices for younger kiddos, or full, longer packages for teenagers or older children.  Go-karts places usually fill up fast as t
  
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• FIRST ON amNY | NYC EDC puts out call for vendors to design new modular public restrooms

  06-02-2026 14:30 via amny.com
  The city's quasi-governmental Economic Development Corporation called on vendors Friday to apply to design new modular public restrooms under Mayor Zohran Mamdani's $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
  
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• OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Why it is more risky for a Bronx mom to have a baby

  06-02-2026 02:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  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
  
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• OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Shining the brightest light on the Bronx for all to see

  06-02-2026 02:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  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.“Leadership unafraid to confront those who have mistreated our neighbors for too long,” Mamdani said, “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
  
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• OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Medical neglect leads to tragedy for widowed Bronx father

  06-02-2026 02:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Bruce McIntyre remembers the day he and his fiancée 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’s book called, “Rap ABC,” with a baby Kendrick Lamar and baby Tupac inside the cover. Amber began reading the book aloud, then looked to Bruce and insisted they buy the book right then and there for their future child. When Bruce watched Amber take a pregna
  
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• OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Health care in the Bronx is a dangerous game of hurry up and wait

  06-02-2026 02:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  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. — and is one of the 15,000 New York State Nurses Association members currently on strike from Montefiore, Mount Sinai and NewYork-Presbyterian. A Montefiore nurse for almost two years, Perrotta told the Bronx Times that when she graduated from nursing school in 2
  
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• OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | A yearlong look at the most important issues in the ‘Boogie Down’

  06-02-2026 02:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  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. “Our Forgotten Borough” continues the Bronx Times’ 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’s most urgent needs an
  
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