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Published September 17Fordham tenants call for court-appointed manager amid mounting housing violations and hazardous living conditions
Tenants at 2440 Walton Ave. rallied Sept. 15 outside their Fordham Heights apartment building, calling for a court-appointed administrator as they remain in limbo over repairs, relocation assistance and a pending Housing Court case. The tenants, represented by the New York Legal…
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Published September 17Castle Hill YMCA brings back Bon Appétit fundraiser after seven-year hiatus, raises more than $50K
The beginning of September signified the relaunching of a local nonprofit organization’s flagship event. The Castle Hill YMCA hosted its signature Bon Appétit Fundraiser event earlier this month to raise funds, honor local community leaders and further make an impact on Bronx…
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Published September 17Bronx Summit returns this month for fifth year of connecting local entrepreneurs and creatives
Bronx Summit is gearing up for another year of making connections within the community. Now in its fifth year, Bronx Summit has worked to celebrate the vibrant Bronx community and the creatives that live there. The summit will return to DREAM Charter High School, located at 20…
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Published September 16Jacobi Medical Center remembers 9/11 victims 25 years later
Jacobi Medical Center once again brought together hospital staff, community members and elected officials to remember the lives lost and reflect on the hospital’s own experience the morning of September 11th, 2001. NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx held its…
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Published September 16NYPD officer accused of Bronx burglary watched own investigation, prosecutors say
NYPD New York Police Department markings are seen on a police car. The man ran seven unauthorized searches of department systems from his NYPD phone while off duty, including one for his own name, according to a criminal complaint. [ more › ]
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Published September 16Bronx School of Hip Hop gets $350K for new classroom equipment
The Bronx School of Hip Hop will receive $350,000 for cameras, laptops, microscopes and other classroom equipment through an allocation from Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson. Gibson joined Principal Jason Reyes and school leaders to announce the funding on the first day of…
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Published September 16Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in NYC 2026
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Celebrate with family-friendly events honoring the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across New York City! Click on your region to jump to events near you! Manhattan Bronx…
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Published September 16East Bronx waterfront community pushes for solutions to water pollution in Eastchester Bay
The White Cross Fishing Club brought members of the East Bronx Interclub community together on Sept. 8 for a town hall focused on an issue shared by the waterfront clubs along Eastchester Bay: water quality. White Cross President Kenny Knapp organized the meeting after a New York…
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Published September 15Community cleanup gives new hope to longtime Throggs Neck ambulance corps
A few days after concerns were raised about the conditions of the Throggs Neck Volunteer Ambulance Corps property, community leaders stepped in to help clean up the site. The longtime TNVAC property on East Tremont Avenue had become neglected and overgrown with weeds and…
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Published September 15Hand In Hand offers Throggs Neck entrepreneurs office space without the commitment
A Bronx entrepreneur has opened a new business in Throggs Neck that will provide all the tools necessary for like-minded entrepreneurs to begin or expand their own professional buisness without the commitment of getting an office. Nia Thomas, the CEO and founder of Hand In Hand,…
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Published September 15Riverdale Children’s Theatre helps Bronx students prepare for NYC performing arts high school auditions
A successful children’s theatre program is coaching students who have their eyes set on attending one of NYC’s six performing arts high schools, for dance, voice, instrumental music, drama and technical theater training. For the 17th year, Riverdale Children’s Theatre will host a…
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Published September 15NYC announces plans to ease crowding at violence-plagued juvenile detention centers
The Horizon Juvenile Center in the Bronx. Crossroads and Horizon juvenile detention centers have been over capacity for years. [ more › ]