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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
The 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.

Reading 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 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…
Nonprofit 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…

Immanuel 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 › ]
The 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…
A 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…
Dominican 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…
On 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…
Free AI Smart Glasses Available to Visually Impaired Veterans in Suffern
Visually impaired veterans in the community may be eligible to receive free AI-powered smart glasses through a program being distributed by the Suffern Free Library in partnership with TechSoup. The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 smart glasses are designed to provide hands-free assistance…
CCM exhibit celebrates Joe Kubert’s legacy, 50 years of The Joe Kubert School
RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — County College of Morris is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary artist and educator Joe Kubert and five decades of The …