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Opinion | Packaging waste in New York through the Affordable Waste Reduction Act

By Assembly Member Chantel Jackson

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In the Bronx, Bernie Sanders rallies thousands who support taxing the rich

By Emily Swanson

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‘No War, No ICE, No Kings’: Hundreds Rally in the Bronx for No Kings Day

By Carol Chen

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Advocates rally against any Cross Bronx expansion ahead of April 7 state deadline

By Emily Swanson

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NYC Parks advocates rally at City Hall for 1% budget funding

By Alice Moreno

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins Rep. Ritchie Torres, Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Council Speaker Julie Menin, former Council Member Jimmy Vacca and others for a Women's History Month event on March 1, 2026.

EXCLUSIVE: Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorses Rep. Ritchie Torres in NY-15 reelection bid

By Marina Samuel

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Bronx leaders rally against Medicaid cuts that could leave thousands uninsured

By Claude Solnik

Housing & Homelessness

Mamdani administration launches tools to help homeowners build backyard tiny homes, basement apartments

By Emily Swanson

Reps. Ritchie Torres and Hakeem Jeffries held a fireside chat in honor of Black History Month on Feb. 15, 2026.

EXCLUSIVE: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorses Rep. Ritchie Torres for re-election

By Marina Samuel

Opinion | Before the breaking point: A new vision for Bronx mental health

By Raye Barbieri

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking at the Rental Ripoff hearing in the Bronx.

Housing & Homelessness

Hundreds of Bronx tenants air grievances at Mamdani Rental Ripoff hearing

By Marina Samuel

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaking at Bronx Day in Albany, alongside Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and State Sen. Nathalia Fernandez.

Bronx Day in Albany returns, Gibson announces Bronx Week will proceed

By Marina Samuel

Bronx City Council member supported bill to legalize basement apartments

Housing & Homelessness

City Council advances Bronx lawmaker’s bill cementing City of Yes legalization of basement apartments, tiny houses

By Emily Swanson

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Council Member Pierina Sanchez gathers support for the Safer Homes Act, overhauling the Third Party Transfer program

By Emily Swanson

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Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition unveils rebranding to ‘Our Bronx’

By Emily Swanson

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Housing & Homelessness

Mayor Zohran Mamdani highlights Highbridge Gardens shed removal as city advances new scaffold rules

By Lesley Cosme Torres

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson attends the annual Bronx Week Parade on Mosholu Parkway on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Bronx Week put on hold for 2026, Borough President’s Office cites fiscal challenges

By Marina Samuel

Fountain of Youth Playground in Mott Haven/Longwood.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces $19.5M for Bronx park upgrades as part of citywide investment

By Marina Samuel

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AOC and Ritchie Torres denounce Trump for attacking Iran without seeking Congressional approval

By Emily Swanson

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Destination Tomorrow stands strong despite challenges under Trump administration

By Emily Swanson

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez secures over $11 million for Bronx projects

By Marina Samuel

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Bronx Borough President addresses Fiscal Year 2027 preliminary budget concerns at community meeting

By Keke Grant-Floyd

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Nancy Pelosi visits Bronx for Women’s History Month chat, hosted by Ritchie Torres

By Emily Swanson

Opinion | When courtrooms undermine public defenders, everyone suffers

By Orayne Williams

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