Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81) shared in his regular newsletter dated Feb. 2 that the New York State legislature would likely approve newly redrawn maps of The Bronx’s congressional districts, supported by the majority of State legislators, as part of the ongoing redistricting process which follows the 2020 census. The legislature, which is controlled […]
Former New York City Council Speaker, Melissa Mark-Viverito endorsed Melanie D’Arrigo in New York’s 3rd congressional district race on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Described as a healthcare advocate, organizer, activist, mother of three, and a leader in the Latino and Puerto Rican communities in The Bronx, D’Arrigo recently announced her candidacy for the seat which is […]
New York State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi announced her candidacy for U.S. Congress in New York’s third congressional district (NY-3) on Monday. Biaggi, known as a progressive leader who has worked to make State government more transparent, said she was running to ensure hard working families along the Sound shore have their voices, needs, and vision […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was joined by U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday, Feb. 3, to announce a series of new initiatives and a major commitment of federal resources dedicated to tackling the gun violence crisis plaguing New York City and other communities across the country. During the meeting, Biden committed that the […]
It has been almost three weeks since the deadly Twin Parks fire tragedy occurred in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx, tragically taking the lives of 17 people, including 8 children, mostly of Gambian descent. Since then, Bronxites have mobilized to mourn and honor the victims, support the survivors, all while facing more […]
At least nine adults and eight children have died in a residential fire on the third floor of 333, E. 181st Street in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 9, according to a report from the AP which was later confirmed by the FDNY. Multiple other victims have been brought […]
Editor’s Note: The following is an extended version of the story that appears in our latest print edition. Elected officials from across New York State gathered inside the Lovinger Theatre at Lehman College for the formal inauguration of Democrat, Eric Dinowitz, as the city councilman of District 11 on Sunday, Dec. 5. The Bedford […]
FEMA officials issued a press release on Friday, Dec. 10, in which they listed some questions which Bronx residents, who incurred damage or losses following Hurricane Ida and who are applying for FEMA disaster assistance, may have. Listed below are the answers to these Frequently Asked Questions: Q: I am receiving temporary rental assistance […]
A host of Thanksgiving events and turkey giveaways were held across the Bronx in the lead up to, and on, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25. Below is a selection of the various events, in photos. On Saturday, Nov. 20, State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (S.D. 34) held a Food & Health Empowerment Fair, food justice discussion […]
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