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MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES $70K LOVE YOUR BLOCK GRANT
City selected in latest cohort of 25 recipients nationwide for funding and support from Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University; Program finances resident-led neighborhood improvement projects
Bronx Times
Published 3 hours agoFood Bank for NYC secures $6M to expand, modernize Hunts Point distribution center
As hunger grows and federal funding for food assistance faces cuts, Food Bank for New York City is getting $6 million to expand and modernize its Hunts Point Food Distribution Center in the Bronx. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced the federal funding Sept. 21 alongside…
City Limits
Published 4 hours agoThe Poet in Public Housing Who Turned Neighbors’ Stories Into Sculptures
Tamra Cosby, 28, said it was "very humbling" to hear her Astoria Houses neighbors—some of whom she’s known for over a decade—speak candidly about personal doubts and worries. Her new sculptures have fellow residents' words etched into them.
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 5 hours agoReading and Discussion with Author Cherry Lou Sy on September 30 at WCC
The Humanities Institute is hosting several Readings, Discussion, and Lectures this semester. Coming up next:Reading and Discussion with Author Cherry Lou Sy on September 30 at 3:00 pm, Classroom Building, Room CLA-100Cherry Lou Sy is a writer and playwright originally from the…
Bronx Times
Published 5 hours agoBronx Times Opinion | A better Bronx starts with listening to the people
Every day, I work alongside individuals and families who are doing everything they can to overcome challenges related to housing, mental health, financial hardship, and access to basic resources. Through my work and my experiences in the community, I have witnessed a troubling…
Long Island Press
Published 6 hours agoSen. Rhoads honor Nassau women of distinction
Fourteen accomplished women across Nassau County were honored for strengthening their communities and serving as dedicated leaders. The women were honored by Sen. Steven Rhoads during his fourth annual Women of Distinction ceremony held at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 6 hours agoNonprofit Westchester Young Professionals Group attracts more than 80 to first mixer
L To R: Harrison Angelis of Take Root Strategy and Luke Powell of Gov. Hochul’s office Young professionals from around the region packed Wolf & Warrior Brewing Co. for Nonprofit Westchester’s NextGen Affinity Group’ s first mixer. The sold-out event at the White Plains brewpub on…
Gothamist
Published 7 hours agoImmanuel Wilkins is upholding NYC's jazz history. He's also dreaming up its future.
mmanuel Wilkins performs during Jazz Middelheim Festival 2026 on May 24, 2026 in Antwerp, Belgium. The saxophonist performs this week at the Village Vanguard. [ more › ]
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 7 hours agoThe Harrison Players Present “SORDID LIVES” Oct. 22-25
Admission $30 per person Place: The Veterans’ Memorial Building Address: 210 Halstead Avenue, Harrison, New York 10528 E-mail/Questions: harrisonplayers@yahoo.com Website/Information and TICKETS: http://www.harrisonplayers.org Produced by Special Arrangement with Concord…
Long Island Press
Published 7 hours agoA Day of Courage will turn the Village of Roslyn pink and white
Roslyn Village will once again turn pink and white this October as A Day of Courage returns with a communitywide effort to raise money for cancer research. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 14, when businesses throughout the village are expected to participate in the…
Brooklyn Paper
Published 8 hours agoDominican President Luis Abinader makes historic visit to Brooklyn
History was made Sept. 24, when Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso — the first citywide Beep with Dominican roots — welcomed Luis Abinader, president of the Dominican Republic, to Brooklyn Borough Hall, celebrating the longstanding ties between the Dominican Republic and…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 9 hours agoOn this day in Yonkers history…
Columbus Hall, the former Yonkers Armory was converted to an athletic center. Today it is Castle Royale By Mary Hoar, City of Yonkers Municipal Historian, 1977 recipient of the Key to the City of Yonkers, President Emeritus Yonkers Historical Society, recipient of the 2004 Key to…