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The Bronx

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.
The Bronx

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

By Emily Swanson
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The Bronx

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.
The Bronx

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
The Bronx

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

By Emily Swanson
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The Bronx

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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The Bronx

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
The Bronx

Bronx Assembly member Latoya Joyner announces resignation

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

Column: Wrapping up my first term as your council member

By Amanda Farías
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The Bronx

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

By Emily Swanson
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The Bronx

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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The Bronx

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

By Bronx Times
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The Bronx

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

by Jill Carvajal
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The Bronx

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.
The Bronx

Kristy Marmorato sworn in as new East Bronx City Council member

By Camille Botello
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The Bronx

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.
The Bronx

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.
The Bronx

Velázquez concedes as Marmorato win ends string of Bronx GOP futility

By Christian Falcone and Camille Botello
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The Bronx

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.
The Bronx

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.
The Bronx

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.
The Bronx

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.”
Queens

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
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.
The Bronx

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

By Camille Botello

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