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Crime. South Bronx shelter plan sparks outrage as residents and officials push back; Bronx students map their communities to address challenges and envision change; Rep. Torres introduces bill targeting slumlords; requires heat sensors in federally subsidized buildings

6 days ago · Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to open a 2,200-bed shelter for migrant men in the South Bronx is being met with massive resistance from residents and elected officials, including Rep. Ritchie Torres, who said the plan for 322 Bruckner Boulevard is “typical of the second-class treatment the Bronx has typically been given.”

1 day ago · Committee chair Daniel Barber called for respectful dialogue but said the planned shelter “wasn’t properly presented to the community.” The board, not the city, called the meeting and brought all parties to the table, he said.

Dec 9, 2024 · ‘Remarkable’ progress. The mayor spoke from Bean Morris Community Garden near Morris Avenue and Grand Concourse — named for resident Carrie Cuthbertson’s son Devon, nicknamed Bean, who was shot and killed nearby in 2019 at age 24.. Cuthbertson, who said she has long been active in her community, has now become a “Block CEO” with Every Block Counts, acting as a liaison between the ...

Heavy toll: NYPD, city agencies crack down on drivers evading congestion pricing and tunnel payments

Jan 3, 2025 · The Cannabis Industry: Growing Pains and Gains. The Bronx’s cannabis sector experienced notable growth in 2024, with several dispensaries opening despite hurdles such as community board opposition and unlicensed competitors.

News. Queens leads NYC in foreclosures despite overall metro area decline in 2024: report; 9-year-old Bronx boy missing since Sunday morning, police say; Trump Inauguration: New York immigrant groups slam new president’s attempts to revoke birthright citizenship; New York Attorney General’s office adds Director of Muslim Affairs to the team

Jan 14, 2025 · As the calendar flipped from 2024 to 2025, robberies and grand larcenies in the Bronx both saw significant declines during the 28-day period from Dec. 9, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025, compared to the same period of time a year ago, according to …

Dec 20, 2024 · Chronology of High-Profile Murders and Shootings. March 5: In a dismemberment case that shocked the community, Collin Small’s remains were found in Highbridge. Sheldon Johnson Jr. was later arrested. March 30: A 2-year-old boy was struck by a stray bullet on East Fordham Road. The toddler survived. On the same day, a 25-year-old man was killed, and a 23-year-old was injured in a double ...