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Mexican Independence Day Celebrated in The Bronx
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined the Consul General of Mexico in New York and community partners to host a celebration outside Bronx Borough Hall on Friday, Sept. 15, in recognition of Mexican independence. On the sunny September day, the mood was cheery, amid music, laughs, and the raising of the Mexican flag.
Elections 2023: CFB Issues Public Matching Funds of $1,063,024 to 30 Candidates Citywide
Vote for the “Spicebush” and Help The Bronx and the NYBG Establish NYC’s Official Wildflower
Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Pilot Program Allowing Some Lightweight E-Bikes in Parks
This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the pilot program launched by the City’s Parks’ department in June 2023, as reported, which allows Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bikes and lighter-weight e-scooters on city park drives and greenways. A map is available at nyc.gov/parks/ebikes, showing the greenways and drives that fall under the program, along with a multilingual survey to obtain feedback.
Op-Ed: Support Needed for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Efforts
Throggs Neck: Armed Robbery Results in Police-Involved Fatal Shooting of Black Man in his Thirties
District 13 CM Marjorie Velázquez Reacts to Reports of Fate of Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point
City Council Member Marjorie Velázquez (C.D. 13) released the following statement on Friday, Sept. 8, regarding the fate of Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point in The Bronx, currently leased and operated by The Trump Organization and, according to recent media reports, subject to a possible buy-out by Atlantic City’s Bally’s Casino.
CM Dinowitz Breaks Down Highlights of $107 Billion City Budget & $30 Million for C.D. 11
City Councilman Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11) gave a budget presentation to district residents on Wednesday, Aug. 2, highlighting some of the local initiatives that will benefit from funding, following the adoption of the City’s $107 billion budget for the 2024 fiscal year. The councilman went over the city budget process, discussed the major highlights from the latest adopted city budget, and broke down some of the $30 million plus in discretionary funding for capital projects and other funding secured for C.D. 11, in conjunction with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.