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• Students in shelter-based culinary program serve Mothers’ Day luncheon for homeless moms

  12-05-2024 16:12 via bxtimes.com
  
  One of the borough’s most state-of-the-art culinary kitchens is not in a high-end restaurant but inside Allie’s Place, a shelter for homeless families in the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx. 
  At Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education and Employment, shelter residents — and anyone else in the city — can learn everything they need to begin a restaurant career, all for free. 
  On May 10, students in the program hosted a multi-course Mothers’ Day
  
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• PHOTOS | Protesters, supporters gather in the Bronx during Trump visit

  25-05-2024 16:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Increased police presence at the 174th Street station in the Bronx ahead of former President Donald Trump’s visit to Crotona Park and adjacent counter rally on May 23, 2024.Photo Camille Botello
  Photo Camille Botello
  Local Bronx organizers host a counter rally in the Bronx’s Crotona Park at the same time as former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally on Thursday, May 23, 2024.Photo Camille Botello
  Bronx Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia speaks at the “Trump isn’t wel
  
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• Bronx detectives probe deadly shooting, question person of interest

  25-05-2024 15:05 via amny.com
  
  Bronx detectives are questioning a person of interest connected to a deadly shooting on Friday evening.
  Police said Marcus Henderson, 37, was gunned down at his home at 1825 Topping Ave. in Mount Hope at about 5:57 p.m. on May 24.
  Officers from the 46th Precinct, in responding to a 911 call about the shooting, found Henderson with a gunshot wound to his right leg. EMS rushed him to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died a short time later.
  The home on Topping Avenue in Mount Hope, Bronx where a ma
  
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• Week in Rewind: Trump rallies at Crotona Park, Gun Hill Brewery shutters, local students win big with ‘life-changing’ scholarships and more

  25-05-2024 15:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  ‘Trump isn’t welcome in the Bronx’: Counter demonstrations take shape the day of former president’s South Bronx campaign event
  Local Bronx politicians, unions and political organizations brought a heated response to former President Donald Trump’s well-attended campaign rally in Crotona Park Thursday evening.
  Hundreds congregated at the northeast end nearly three hours before the start of the counter rally — dubbed “Trump isn’t welcome in the Bronx
  
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• NYC reaches deal with DC37 to ease certain qualifications for lifeguards amid shortage

  24-05-2024 22:47 via amny.com
  
  Mayor Eric Adams announced Friday a deal with the union representing city lifeguards that is expected to help boost the number of workers who patrol city beaches and pools amid a years-long shortage.
  The deal, part of the ongoing negotiations between the city and the union District Council 37 (DC37), will ease some of the stringent requirements for the qualifying exam to become a lifeguard. The move aims to help the city increase the number of lifeguards qualified to work at city beaches and poo
  
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• Trump’s rally in the Bronx draws big crowd of supporters, smaller group of vocal counterprotesters

  24-05-2024 22:30 via bxtimes.com
  
  Visitors came from across the street and across the country for presumed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s rally at Crotona Park on May 23. As he spoke, a smaller but vocal crowd attended a nearby rally bearing the title “Trump is Not Welcome in the Bronx” — a juxtaposition that raised questions about how much ground Trump can gain in the reliably blue city. 
  During Trump’s speech, he told the diverse crowd that he is a better representative for
  
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• Summer fun 2024: Check out these Bronx festivals, markets and more

  24-05-2024 18:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Summer is nearly here and there is a ton to do in the Bronx. From farmers’ markets to book festivals and more, there is sure to be something for everyone.
  Here are some markets and festivals in the Bronx to check out this summer.
  Bronx Night Market
  The first Saturday of every month from June through October
  1 Fordham Plaza
  Free entry
  The Bronx Night Market is back! Kick off the summer with an epic lineup of mouth watering food, live music, and local artists beginning Saturday, June 1. Take
  
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• The Chapel School students are principals for the day

  24-05-2024 17:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Chapel School students Alana (Junior K 4s) and Alessia (2nd Grade) Pirzinger were principals for the day on Wednesday, May 22.
  Their day started with welcoming students on car line, making announcements and handing out awards at our weekly worship service.  Alessia then read a book about Caterpillars to Mrs. Dzwonczyk’s class and Alana’s class and they also ran a fire drill.
  On Wednesday, May 22, Alana and Alessia were principals for the day at The Chapel School.Photo courte
  
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• NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx celebrates National Nurses Week

  24-05-2024 16:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Bronx Borough President L. Vanessa Gibson visited NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB) during National Nurses Week to celebrate the nursing heroes at the facility.
  Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson visited NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB) during National Nurses Week to celebrate the nursing heroes at the facility.Photo courtesy NYC Health + Hospials
  Nurses at NCB, and throughout the country, are celebrated during this week as they often go above and beyond what i
  
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• Empire City Casino invests in Bronx workforce development programs with donation to Bronx Chamber of Commerce Foundation  

  24-05-2024 15:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts may be located two miles beyond the Bronx border in Westchester County, but the entertainment and gaming destination continues to be “all in” on its philanthropic support of the borough.
  Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been directed to numerous Bronx nonprofits to fund and support programs within the company’s core philanthropic focus areas, which include food insecurity programs to ensure residents have access to nutritious meals, educat
  
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• Public Advocate Jumaane Williams acknowledges New Yorker’s fears at annual ‘State of the People’ address

  24-05-2024 14:30 via qns.com
  
  Five years after being elected to office, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams took the stage in Jamaica to deliver his annual ‘State of the People’ address on Wednesday.
  His afternoon speech at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center kicked off with song and dance performances followed by a medley of religious speakers who engaged the audience in prayers. Several other elected officials were in attendance, including City Comptroller Brad Lander, City Council Member and Majority Whip Selv
  
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• Suspects sought in robbery spree that targeted victims inside of Bronx Park: NYPD

  24-05-2024 14:00 via bxtimes.com
  
  Police are searching for a group of suspects who are wanted in connection with a robbery spree in which victims were targeted inside of Bronx Park throughout the month of May.
  Police from the 52nd Precinct report that the first incident occurred 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. A 21-year-old man was walking inside of Bronx Park when he was approached by three unknown individuals. Acting in concert, the individuals displayed two firearms and demanded the victim’s property. They proceeded to s
  
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• Two killed, another injured in Bronx triple shooting: NYPD

  24-05-2024 13:15 via bxtimes.com
  
  Police are searching for the suspects behind a triple shooting in the Bronx that left two people dead and another injured Friday morning, according to authorities.
  Police from the 52nd Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a shooting incident in front of 2290 Davidson Ave. at approximatelty 12:14 a.m. on May 24. Upon their arrival, officers found a 36-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the chest, a 40-year-old male who had been shot in his right arm and a 44-year-old female with a gunsho
  
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• Cheering on CUNY’s class of ’24 for perseverance, talent & grit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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