The Bronx Archives – Page 11 of 30 – Politics NY

People attend a counter rally in the Bronx's Crotona Park at the same time as former President Donald Trump's campaign rally on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

‘Trump isn’t welcome in the Bronx’: Counter demonstrations take shape the day of former president’s South Bronx campaign event

By Camille Botello & Emily Swanson

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Bronx lawmakers plan responses ahead of Thursday’s Trump rally at Crotona Park

By Emily Swanson

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EXCLUSIVE: AOC rallies supporters in the South Bronx ahead of June primary

By Emily Swanson

Pedestrians navigate East 138th Street between Cypress Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard on Feb. 6, 2024. East 138th was identified by the nonprofit Transportation Alternatives as one of the most dangerous streets in the city for those who drive, bike or walk.

DOT, Bronx electeds advocate for more red light cameras

By Emily Swanson

Op-Ed | Albany must reform the shadowy lawsuit lending industry before this session ends

By Assemblymember Amanda Septimo

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Assembly Member Landon Dais talks upcoming primary, legislative achievements and family life in the Bronx

By Emily Swanson

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Rents increased the most around these NYC subway stops

By Ben Brachfeld

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Ferrara resigns from CB11 following board vote to remove her as chair

By Camille Botello

Con Ed crew deals with flooded street in Manhattan amid climate change

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What does NYC’s future look like? Extremely hot and wet, a city climate report finds

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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Week in Rewind: CB11 chairs stripped of leadership, mental health clinics come to Bronx schools, community boards weigh in on Metro-North megaproject and more

Compiled by Ashlynn Perez

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‘Community Board 11 requires intervention’: Board strips Ferrara, D’Angelo of leadership titles in meeting marked by disruptions and a resignation

By Camille Botello

City Council Member Pierina Sanchez speaks during a news conference outside City Hall on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Sanchez is introducing a package of bills in response to structural collapses, most prominently a partial collapse in her district at 1915 Billingsley Terrace.

Bronx pol announces building safety legislation inspired by Billingsley Terrace collapse

By Camille Botello

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BP Gibson touts strong economic recovery, plenty of Bronx pride in State of the Borough address

By Emily Swanson

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Sen. Rivera’s legislation sparks debate over government-funded long term care plans, dividing advocates

By Emily Swanson

Cars drive by Lehman College on March 15, 2024.

Lehman’s Institute for Literary Studies canceled a panel on the struggles for Palestine. What are the implications?

By Camille Botello

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NY HEAT Act could bring big energy savings to Bronx households

By Emily Swanson

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Our Power Players love a good show in NYC

By Isabel Parigi

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Bronx Assembly Members Benedetto and Zaccaro Jr. take aim at unlicensed cannabis shops

By Emily Swanson

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Bronx health advocates oppose bill that seeks to eliminate managed long-term care plans

By Emily Swanson

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U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres secures over $18M in funding for Bronx projects

By Emily Swanson

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Op-Ed | March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

By City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farías

Willie Colon speaks during the HBCU College Rair at the BronxWorks Betances Community Center on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

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Week in Rewind: AOC gets primary challenger, riders react to National Guard in subways, HBCU fair comes to Bronx, tenants rally for state legislation and more

Compiled by Ashlynn Perez

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Mayor Adams announces $77M plan to boost city’s electric school bus fleet, build nation’s first truck charging depot in Hunts Point

By Steven Goodstein

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Retired insurance executive Marty Dolan to challenge AOC in June primary

By Emily Swanson

More from Around New York

Local environmental and transit advocates questioned state and federal experts about the plans to repair five bridges along the Cross Bronx Expressway at the first of the three public hearings over the proposal on December 5.

Underwhelming attendence at public hearings for Cross Bronx bridge repairs spurs concern over public engagement

Rev. Jacqueline J. Lewis, Matthew Marrero, and Rev. Amanda Ashcraft sing a hymn together at a press conference on Dec. 9.

Gay man detained by ICE, prompting husband and advocates to speak out

A colonial road in Queens grows into a traffic machine: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

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We’ll be BWAC: After fire, Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition launches search for new home