News in The Bronx
Gothamist
Published September 22NYC Marathon changes route for first time in 15 years
The changes affect a small portion of the race in the Bronx's Mott Haven neighborhood. [ more › ]
Bronx Times
Published September 22Bronx Democratic Party honors education advocate Crystal McQueen-Taylor
From fighting for Bronx classrooms to championing statewide education advocacy, a longtime educator’s journey came full circle at a recent gala. The Bronx County Democratic Party honored StudentsFirstNY’s own Crystal McQueen-Taylor at its annual dinner gala earlier this month at…
Bronx Times
Published September 22Renaissance Youth Center celebrates $7 million investment and new home in the South Bronx
You may have heard the band “Music with a Message” perform on Good Morning America, at Lincoln Center, Yankee Stadium, or even Carnegie Hall. But today, the band performed at their home, the Renaissance Youth Center, celebrating major renovations announcements to their permanent…
Bronx Times
Published September 22What’s happening | Plant sale, scavenger hunt, Boogie Down Comedy and more
Plant Sale Friday, Sept. 25, 12-4 p.m Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Ave. Free with admission to the grounds ($4-10) Take a piece of the garden home with you at Wave Hill’s renowned Plant Sale! Open to the public, this special event offers a thoughtfully curated selection of plants…
Bronx Times
Published September 22Nearly 30 years after closing, Paradise Theatre set to reopen as a Bronx arts center
Nearly a century ago, the historic Loew’s Paradise Theatre opened in the Bronx. Later this year, the New York City landmark movie palace will be finding new life as the Paradise Performing Arts Center. With approximately 4,000 seats, the Paradise Performing Arts Center (PPAC)…
Gothamist
Published September 22Arrests made in 2 separate Bronx teen shooting deaths, NYPD says
A 16-year-old boy and a 48-year-old man were both charged with murder. [ more › ]
Brooklyn Paper
Published September 22Bronx-based cannabis dispensary Hibernica opens new store in Harlem
A Bronx-based cannabis dispensary is broadening its reach with a new location in Harlem. This past summer, Hibernica opened its new Central Park North store, located at 111 W. 110th St. The first store, located at 3220 Westchester Ave. in Pelham Bay, opened on April 20, 2024,…
Gothamist
Published September 22Bally's says its Bronx casino project is still a safe bet, amid debt concerns
Rendering of the Bally's Bronx casino at Ferry Point. The company recently received a $560 million loan for pre-construction costs. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 21Bronx woman’s death from 'anti-aging' infusion ruled a homicide, medical examiner says
Bereshit Lifestyle Center An unlicensed practitioner gave Elizabeth Baron an NAD+ infusion at a Kingsbridge wellness clinic in July. [ more › ]
Bronx Times
Published September 21Bronx man charged in botched robbery that left Brownsville restaurant worker dead
A Bronx man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting two employees during an attempted robbery at a Brownsville restaurant last month, killing one of them, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced Monday. Jesus Acosta, 31, of the Bronx, was arraigned on…
Bronx Times
Published September 21Bronx Times Opinion | Montefiore just replaced nurses with AI, that’s not good for patients
Insurance companies deny claims all day long. They’ll deny doctor-ordered surgeries, medical stays, scans, and weeks of rehab patients need to walk again. Most people read a denial letter and assume it is final. The reason it’s not is utilization management nurses. When a denial…
Gothamist
Published September 21NYPD searches for wrong-way driver who fatally struck a man on Park Avenue in the Bronx
An NYPD cruiser parked at a crime scene in New York City. The white vehicle was heading north in the southbound lanes near East Tremont Avenue around 6 a.m. and did not stop, according to the NYPD. [ more › ]