The Bronx Archives – Page 2 of 22 – Politics NY

President Joe Biden looks on at the 115th NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., July 16, 2024.

Bronx Democrats call for unity following President Biden’s exit from presidential race

By Emily Swanson

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Bronx Assembly Member Kenny Burgos resigns

By Emily Swanson

The stunning rooftop terrace at Casa Celina in Soundview, a new affordable housing residence for seniors that celebrated its opening on June 11, 2024.

Four Bronx community boards support City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, while seven oppose

By Emily Swanson

Amaurys Grullon of Bronx Native collaborated with NYC Votes to engage Bronxites through merch, social media and events.

Bronx County 18-year-olds have state’s lowest voter registration rate: report

By Emily Swanson

Bronx County Conservative Party Candidate mixer on June 17, 2024.

Conservatives say they’re on the rise in the Bronx

By Maya Stahl

Bronx Assembly Member Chantel Jackson, who represents District 79, posts her concerns about the first presidential debate on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Bronx pols, top Democrats react to Biden/‌Trump presidential debate

By Barbara Russo-Lennon & Camille Botello

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‘I have work to do’: George Latimer on representing the Bronx

By Emily Swanson

each Coalition led a successful voter engagement effort in Westchester County that almost certainly tipped the scales for George Latimer, who defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary election on June 25, 2024.

Successful mobilization effort for Jewish voters in Westchester County made major impact in Latimer/‌Bowman congressional primary

By Emily Swanson

Incumbent Bronx Assemblymembers win Democratic primary races

By Emily Swanson

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Progressives lose Bowman, win AOC in ultra-hyped Bronx primary cycle

By Camille Botello & Emily Swanson

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Bronx primary results: Latimer unseats Bowman, AOC cruises and incumbent Assemblymembers sweep races

By Camille Botello, Zachary Gewelb, Ethan Stark-Miller, Maya Stahl and Emily Swanson

P.S. 11 in Highbridge serves a polling site for the Primary Election on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

UPDATE: Bronxites casting ballots in competitive congressional, state races

By Camille Botello

Hundreds of supporters — including U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders — rallied in support of incumbent U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman ahead of the hotly contested Democratic primary in New York's 16th Congressional District on Saturday, June 22.

AOC, Bernie Sanders rally with Bowman ahead of primary election

By Gabriele Holtermann

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NYC will proactively inspect crumbling buildings under newly approved City Council bill

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Incumbent Benedetto, challenger Soto debate for second time in Bronx Assembly race

By Emily Swanson

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Congestion pricing: Bronx pols split on last-minute decision to pause toll program

By Camille Botello

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Council Member Althea Stevens and Assemblymember Landon Dais joined school officials in the auditorium of the William H. Taft Educational Campus in the Claremont section of the Bronx on June 14 to present a $5.5 million check for upgrades toward the renovation of the Jonathan Levin Field.

‘A space to be proud of’: Bronx leaders announce $5.5M in funding for renovations to outdoor field at William H. Taft Educational Campus

By Keke Grant-Floyd

A woman enters the Greek American Institute at 3573 Bruckner Blvd. to cast her vote during the New York City Primary Election on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Bronx June 25 Primary Election: What you need to know

By Camille Botello

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CM Stevens, 12 other council members endorse incumbent Bowman in Bronx/‌Westchester congressional race

By Emily Swanson

AOC hosts discussion on antisemitism and its threat to democracy

By Emily Swanson

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Assembly District 77 Democratic candidates square off in BronxTalk debate

By Emily Swanson

Current and former foster youth shadowed council members for the entire day and sat in on the June 6 , 2024, Stated Meeting.

CM Stevens hosts foster youth for all-day City Hall event

By Emily Swanson

Bronx State Sen. Gustavo Rivera.

Rivera’s day care inspection bill passes Senate, moves to Assembly

By Camille Botello

Former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters outside a New York courtroom during his business fraud trial.

How Bronxites, local pols are reacting to Trump’s guilty verdict in hush money case

By Camille Botello & Emily Swanson

More from Around New York

Bronx Council Member Oswald Feliz spoke at a rally against a proposed transitional housing project on Bainbridge Avenue.

Mayor’s Office defends proposed transitional housing project in Fordham, countering Bronx community objections

Chloë Grace Moretz at the Hugo premiere in New York City in November of 2011.

Chloë Grace Moretz comes out in pre-election social media post

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Middle Village deli gets into Election Day spirit by selling cookies with faces of 2024 presidential candidates

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Election Day live updates: Brooklynites head to the polls amid high-stakes presidential showdown