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Republican Kristy Marmorato celebrates her City Council victory on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 in the East Bronx with supporters at Brewski's Bar & Grill.

Velázquez concedes as Marmorato win ends string of Bronx GOP futility

By Christian Falcone and Camille Botello

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UPDATE: In historic win, Marmorato beats Velázquez for Council District 13 seat

By Camille Botello

Trump Golf Links in the Bronx is seen on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Election night showdown: CD-13 winner hangs in the balance with opinion on casino at Ferry Point a likely decisive factor

By Steven Goodstein

Voters turn out to the Bronx House Inc. poll site in Pelham Parkway on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.

UPDATED: Voters focused on heated Council District 13 race as more than 34K Bronxites have already cast ballots

By Camille Botello

City Council District 13 candidates Marjorie Velázquez, the Democratic incumbent, and Republican challenger Kristy Marmorato come after each other during their televised BronxNet debate that aired on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.

Velázquez, Marmorato lambast each other’s credibility, political ties at charged BronxNet debate

By Camille Botello

Queen Congress Member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez caused a firestorm on social media this week when she blasted the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC — calling them “no friend to American democracy.”

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AOC vs. AIPAC: Bronx/‌Queens lawmaker slams group for criticizing far-right colleague over opposition to pro-Israeli resolution

By Aidan Graham

DSA rally against Ritchie Torres in the Bronx

Ritchie Torres vs. the NYC DSA: Bronx congress member battles with leftists angry over his support of Israel

By Caroline Ourso and ET Rodriguez

Left: City Council Member Marjorie Velázquez checks the returns with her team ahead of her Democratic primary victory on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Right: Kristy Marmorato, hosts her campaign party at Brewski’s Bar and Grill on June 27, 2023.

Velázquez, Marmorato to square off in City Island ahead of hotly contested Council District 13 vote

By Camille Botello

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Rikers Island secret lounge and supply stash built by Correction Department blasted by Legal Aid Society as ‘lawless’

By Max Parrott

Ex-Santos treasurer Nancy Marks has ties to Kristy Marmorato’s Bronx GOP campaign, records show

By Aliya Schneider

Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD officials speak about Bronx fentanyl exposure that left infant dead

Bronx daycare center where infant died from fentanyl exposure had kilo press inside: NYPD

By Dean Moses

Borough President Vanessa Gibson welcomes new community board members at Lehman College on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Photo Emily Swanson

Bronx community boards swear in 145 new members

By Emily Swanson

From left to right, City Councilmember Eric Dinowitz, Rep. Ritchie Torres and State Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz hold a press conference to oppose the city's proposal to allow the International Cricket Council to build a 34,000-seat stadium in Van Cortlandt Park for the T20 World Cup.

Bronx pols, locals mount growing opposition to cricket stadium in Van Cortlandt Park

By Camille Botello

Bon appétit: Adams declares ‘Outdoor dining will be here forever’ with new law extending the program throughout NYC

By Dean Moses

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NYPD arrests suspect for trashing Bronx GOP headquarters in Morris Park

By Camille Botello

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Hochul, Adams announce $200M grants for Kingsbridge Armory

By Camille Botello

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Jonathan Soto, Benedetto’s Progressive challenger, is back.

By Aliya Schneider

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Proposed 34K-seat cricket stadium in Van Cortlandt Park could face crippling legal, legislative hurdles

By Emily Forgash

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Building a Thriving Community in the Bronx with Rob Walsh

by Jill Carvajal

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Five Bronx students selected for the 2023 NYC Votes Youth Ambassador Program

By Emily Swanson

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With all ballots counted, Marmorato wins GOP, Conservative lines, locks in date with Velázquez

By Aliya Schneider

Bronx pols outraged over 16 shootings, 25 injuries across violent Fourth of July weekend

By Camille Botello

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Marmorato, Havranek advance to second round of voting in razor-thin CD-13 GOP primary

By Aliya Schneider

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Sanchez wins second term, handles Bradshaw in District 14 Dem primary

By Camille Botello

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Council Member Vickie Paladino secured the a grant worth $68,000 for a wheelchair-accessible van at St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in Bayside.

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