The Bronx Archives – Page 12 of 29 – Politics NY

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Local community groups, elected officials gather at Bronx Borough Hall to rally against citywide education budget cuts

By Steven Goodstein & Emily Swanson

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Mixed support so far in the Bronx for City of Yes economic initiative

By Emily Swanson

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Housing & Homelessness

Bronx Rep. Torres touts affordable housing dub in now-failed Signature Bank loan sale

By Camille Botello

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Week in Rewind: Pickleball grows in the Bronx, teen shines in her community, anniversary of Twin Parks fire, Hochul announces $50M plan for expanding inpatient mental health care and former Bronx anti-violence leader sentenced to prison

Compiled by Seamus Higgins

Gov. Kathy Hochul, joined by the state's Office of Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan, announced "sweeping investments" in mental health services, especially for youth, in a press conference on Jan. 11, 2023.

Gov. Hochul announces $50M to expand inpatient mental health care

By Emily Swanson

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U.S. Reps Torres and Emmer introduce bill to expand mental health services

By Emily Swanson

Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, right, appointed Bronx Council Member Amanda Farías, left, as the body's new majority leader on Jan. 3, 2024. Pictured, the pair visit the Ghetto Film School in Mott Haven on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Farías makes history as first Latina majority leader in women-majority City Council

By Camille Botello

Larry Taylor, a disabled Vietnam veteran, wants to vend on Allerton Avenue and White Plains Road -- but is battling DSNY over licensing issues. Enforcement comes through so regularly that he always keeps backup merchandise nearby. Photo Emily Swanson

Allerton street vendors, including military veterans, continue to clash with DSNY

By Emily Swanson

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The top three Bronx stories to follow in 2024: The rookie Republican, the Metro-North expansion and ongoing drama in CB11

By Camille Botello

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Week in Rewind: Joyner resigns, Barnes Avenue fire, stabbing in Fordham Heights and the subways, Metro-North project to begin soon, food insecurity affects Bronx families

Compiled by Seamus Higgins

Assemblymember Joyner, pictured above in 2020 at a press conference with BronxCare staff, announced her resignation on Jan. 4. Photo Jason Cohen

Bronx Assembly member Latoya Joyner announces resignation

By Emily Swanson

The Bronx's CD-18 Council Member Amanda Farías.

Column: Wrapping up my first term as your council member

By Amanda Farías

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New law championed by Bronx electeds prohibits digital billboards in Co-Op City

By Emily Swanson

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Week in Rewind: Kindness Club in Kingsbridge, Yankees and NYPD host holiday pop-up, New York Cares coat drive, Feds announce $150 million for bus and more

Compiled by Seamus Higgins

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Rivera, Sanchez to introduce legislation to protect New York children from opioid exposure at childcare facilities

By Bronx Times

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Hunts Point, The Largest Wholesale Produce Market in the U.S. with Phillip Grant

by Jill Carvajal

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Bronx building collapse: Adams admin says it wants to ‘sharpen’ efforts to target building owners with outstanding safety issues

By Ethan Stark-Miller

New York City Council Member-elect Kristy Marmorato, right, is sworn in at City Hall alongside her husband Gino Marmorato and 7-year-old daughter Renata on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.

Kristy Marmorato sworn in as new East Bronx City Council member

By Camille Botello

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CB11 votes to form removal committee to oust chair, vice chair

By Steven Goodstein

Native Bronxite Clarisa Alayeto, 41, was elected chairperson of Bronx Community Board 1 on Nov. 30. CB1 covers the South Bronx neighborhoods of Mott Haven, Melrose and Port Morris.

CB1 votes out Arline Parks, elects new chairperson Clarisa Alayeto

By Emily Swanson

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

More from Around New York

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Boys’ Club of New York opens new South Bronx clubhouse

Assemblymember Deborah Glick, the first out member of the State Legislature, addresses the crowd during a protest near the Stonewall Inn in February of 2025.

Deborah Glick, first out New York State lawmaker, won’t run for re-election

The 11th annual LIC Bulbfest takes place in Long Island City's waterfront parks on Saturday, Nov. 1. (Courtesy of HPPC)

HPPC to host 11th annual ‘LIC Bulbfest’ this Saturday

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Residents urge landmarks commission to expand proposed Flatbush historic districts