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Published September 24Opinion: Sharing Power And Lessons in Co-Governance From The Bronx
"Again and again, Bronx residents refused to accept other’s decisions about our communities, and that history has shaped much of how we think about governance today."
Gothamist
Published September 24NYC's in for a nasty nor'easter that will bring wind gusts, coastal flooding and riptides
It’ll be windiest on Saturday. Several NYC neighborhoods and parts of Long Island are most at risk of flooding. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 24The bodega bathrooms of NYC: An experienced user’s guide
A bodega bathroom all-star guides us through the art of using a deli restroom when there's no other option around. [ more › ]
Bronx Times
Published September 24Monroe Houses community center reopens after a nearly $4.5 million renovation
After years of waiting, the residents of Monroe Houses finally got to walk back into their newly renovated community center. Council Member Amanda Farías joined Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, NYCHA officials, Monroe Houses Tenant Association leaders and residents on…
Bronx Times
Published September 24FIRST ON amNY: NYC Council bill would require apps turn over data on time it takes e-bike riding workers to make deliveries
The NYC Council is looking to pass new legislation aimed at requiring app-based delivery companies to fork over data and potentially face new regulations regarding the time it takes their workers on e-bikes and e-scooters to do their job around the five boroughs. The so-called…
Bronx Times
Published September 24Socrates Solano takes over as Community Board 10 district manager in the East Bronx
Bronx Community Board 10 has a new district manager, with longtime city government official Socrates S. Solano taking over the East Bronx board after more than 25 years working in public service. Solano comes to CB10 with experience across several corners of city government, most…
Bronx Times
Published September 24Half-mile Sedgwick Avenue stretch remains dumping hotspot despite cleanup efforts
Illegal dumping continues to ravage a half-mile portion of Sedgwick Avenue into a trash-strewn corridor. As recently as late last month, the Bronx Times witnessed the severe condition of the sidewalks and tree lawns along Sedgwick Avenue between University Avenue and West 167th…
Bronx Times
Published September 24Live Legionella confirmed in seven South Bronx cooling towers
NYC Health has confirmed live Legionella bacteria in seven cooling towers in the South Bronx as it continues investigating the latest cluster of Legionnaires’ disease that has sickened 22 people and killed two. Initial PCR testing on Sept. 13 detected Legionella bacteria in 10…
ACLU, Amnesty International criticize NYU’s ‘suppression’ of pro-Palestinian speech
NYU has disproportionately censored pro-Palestinian speech on campus, according to the American Civil Liberties Union and Amnesty International USA in a Wednesday report. Based on a two-year investigation, the organizations examined the “fierce retaliation” against…
Off Topic: Limiting reporters’ rights will destroy our democracy
The American media is in crisis. Just last week, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that CNN, MS NOW and Politico were banned from the White House grounds, effective immediately. Trump went on to accuse the outlets of reporting “fake news” and claimed that they…
Gothamist
Published September 24Tests confirmed live Legionella at 7 South Bronx sites amid Legionnaires' outbreak
Legionella bacteria City officials say tests at another three locations, including Yankee Stadium, are still pending. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 24NYC braces for protests, street closures as Netanyahu speaks at the UN
New York police arrest activists and demonstrators protesting against US President Donald Trump's policies near the United Nations headquarters in New York, United States, ahead of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, on September 22, 2026. In preparation for the…