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Bronx poet Wilfredo Laracuente awarded prize by the Mayor’s office for poem on life after incarceration – Bronx Times
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (713+ words) While serving a 20-year prison sentence, Wilfredo Laracuente spent his time preparing for the life he hoped to build after his release, earning college degrees and discovering a passion for writing that would ultimately reshape his future. Now, the Soundview…...
Bronx elected officials overwhelmingly endorse Governor Kathy Hochul for re-election – Bronx Times
2+ week, 6+ day ago (516+ words) A slew of Bronx elected officials have endorsed incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul, who is running for a second full term in the November election. This list includes all but a few of the Bronx’s total elected body, and more endorsements…...
Mayor Mamdani presents artwork by Bronx-based designer Edwin Reyes at Toñita Fest 2026 – Bronx Times
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (653+ words) A crowd of thousands turned out June 28 for Toñita Fest, an annual block party honoring María Antonia “Toñita” Cay, who has kept her iconic Caribbean Social Club going strong despite decades of neighborhood change. People packed Grand St. between Driggs…...
‘Our voices go unheard’ Graduating seniors say they barely learned at South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts – Bronx Times
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1827+ words) Graduating seniors from the South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts (SBCSICA, or X309) have come forward with allegations of a chaotic learning environment that harmed their academic performance. Multiple students filed complaints with the DOE Charter Schools…...
Mayor Mamdani pledges investment and support at inaugural Bronx Economic Development Summit – Bronx Times
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (529+ words) Mayor Zohran Mamdani made an appearance on day two of the inaugural Bronx Economic Development Summit, where he pledged City Hall’s partnership in correcting past injustices that unfairly harmed the borough’s people, infrastructure and reputation. In attendance for Mamdani’s speech…...
Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade marks 40 years of Boricua pride on the Grand Concourse – Bronx Times
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (336+ words) The Grand Concourse will once again come alive with music, culture, and Puerto Rican pride this Saturday, May 30, as the Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade celebrates its 40th anniversary. The milestone event is expected to draw thousands of attendees from across…...
Colin Kaepernick visits DREAM Charter School students showcasing AI-created graphic novels – Bronx Times
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (713+ words) Colin Kaepernick visited students at DREAM Charter School on May 21 as they presented graphic novels they created using Lumi AI, a tool that uses AI to support student storytelling. “We have been spending time learning about how to responsibly and…...
Council Member Kevin Riley promotes new content creator bill at TikTok small business event – Bronx Times
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (882+ words) Entrepreneurs and content creators from New York City and 19 states gathered May 19 at TikTok’s Manhattan headquarters, where they showcased their unique brands and discussed the power of social media in the independent business ecosystem. City Council Speaker Julie Menin and…...
Mayor Mamdani unveils housing plan targeting building repairs, neighborhood improvements in the Bronx – Bronx Times
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (525+ words) Mayor Mamdani announced a multi-agency housing initiative aimed at improving housing quality, reducing health disparities and preserving existing neighborhoods, with a major focus on communities in the South and Northwest Bronx. The announcement, made Tuesday at Powerhouse Arts in Gowanus,…...
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Bronx orgs rally against ICE activity in Norwood – Bronx Times
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (749+ words) Public Advocate Jumaane Williams joined a May 22 rally against ICE enforcement in the Norwood area, where multiple recent arrests have occurred. About two dozen residents and community advocates shouted, “ICE out of the Bronx!” and “Hands off the Bronx!” outside…...