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Bronx Times
Published 3 hours agoAmerica 250 event at Bronx Hall of Justice explores the borough’s history and evolution of court system
The history of the Bronx — from its roots as an agrarian community to its emergence as one of New York City’s most diverse and bustling boroughs — took center stage Sept. 24 during “America 250: The Bronx Perspective” at the Bronx Hall of Justice. The Historical Society of the…
How this Tandon student brought mariachi culture to NYU
When Mexican American student Diego Quintanilla moved from Texas to New York City for college, he encountered a wave of homesickness for his culture. At home, mariachi music was a central part of his life — he has been playing in mariachis since he was six years old, all…
WRNJ Radio
Published 5 hours agoParsippany Library to transform into 18-hole mini-golf course for fundraiser
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, N.J. (Morris County) — The Parsippany Library will transform into an 18-hole miniature golf course for one day as part of a fundraising event Saturday, Oct. 10. The …
WRNJ Radio
Published 6 hours agoFree expungement clinic in Morristown assists nearly 50 people
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (Morris County) — Nearly 50 people received free legal assistance during an expungement clinic held in Morristown last week, according to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. The second …
Mid Hudson News
Published 13 hours agoBlood center urges donations after nor’easter
NEW YORK- The recent nor’easter resulted in the cancellation of blood drives and the loss of about 1,000 blood donations across New York and New Jersey, prompting the New York Blood Center to urge eligible donors to give blood this week. The storm came during an already difficult…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 16 hours agoNonprofit Westchester’s “From Ideas to Action” Forum Reveals That Affordability and Economic Instability Are Key to Healthy Communities
Cross-sector leaders gather in Elmsford to tackle how skyrocketing costs of basics, housing, energy, and health insurance impact community wellness The surging cost of basic necessities – food, shelter, energy, and health insurance—are a major roadblock to keeping Westchester…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 16 hours agoPeekskill rallies to demand Congressman Lawler stop raising energy bills and driving up cost of living
Photo courtesy of New York Communities for Change NY-17 residents call for better leadership, protest Lawler for pushing dirty, expensive fossil fuel projects Hudson Valley residents and community groups gathered Tuesday at Pugsley Park in Peekskill to protest Congressman Mike…
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 20 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…
Bronx Times
Published 22 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 23 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 23 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…