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Kingsbridge Armory developer, local nonprofit announce community ownership agreement – Bronx Times

2 days ago | bxtimes.com | Emily Swanson

A longstanding Bronx grassroots organization has signed a “revolutionary” agreement with developers of the Kingsbridge Armory, guaranteeing a community ownership stake of up to 20% in theproject. Members of the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC) and development firm 8th Regiment gathered with union workers and elected officials on the armory steps to announce the agreement on June 3, immediately before Community Board 7’s first in-person rezoning hearing at a nearby school.
New synthetic turf field opens at Quarry Ballfields in Belmont as part of $7.3M parks upgrade – Bronx Times

3 days ago | bxtimes.com | Christian Murray

Bronx families and young athletes now have an improved space to play and gather in Belmont, as NYC Parks unveiled Tuesday a new multi-use athletic field and other upgrades at the Quarry Ballfields following a $7.3 million capital project. Located at East 181st Street and Oak Tree Place, between Quarry Road and Hughes Avenue, the Quarry Ballfields have long been a hub for local youth sports leagues.
Despite growth, Bronx lawmakers say housing vouchers still fall short – Bronx Times

4 days ago | bxtimes.com | Christian Murray

As New York City grapples with the ongoing housing crisis, CityFHEPS, a city-funded voucher program for low-income households, has played an increasingly prominent role in securing housing for some of the poorest residents in the city. But the program, which has grown astronomically since its inception in 2018, is locked in legal turmoil amid a years-long battle to expand it.
Staffing crisis puts care for disabled New Yorkers at risk, Bronx leader warns – Bronx Times

4 days ago | bxtimes.com | Emily Swanson

A growing staffing crisis—driven by low wages and high turnover—is putting vital services for severely disabled people in jeopardy, both in the Bronx and across New York City, warns Rupert Pearson, executive director of the Southeast Bronx Neighborhood Center (SEBNC). At the heart of the crisis are Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), the frontline caregivers responsible for assisting more than 130,000 New Yorkers with severe disabilities.
Thousands celebrated at Bronx colleges for the 2025 commencement season – Bronx Times

5 days ago | bxtimes.com | Sadie Brown

Across the Bronx last month, college students donned caps and gowns and walked proudly across stages to mark a major milestone: graduation. The 2025 commencement season brought celebrations to campuses throughout the borough, as thousands of students were recognized for their years of hard work and perseverance.
Bronx youth boat program honored by ’80s music icon at Town Hall – Bronx Times

5 days ago | bxtimes.com | Claude Solnik

Sometimes boating leads to unexpected destinations. Rocking the Boat, a Hunts Point-based nonprofit that teaches Bronx youth to build and operate wooden boats, typically works along the Bronx River. But on May 29, their journey brought them to Midtown Manhattan’s Town Hall, where they were recognized by musician and Talking Heads co-founder David Byrne for their impactful work.
Man fatally shot in head at Bronx playground, police say – Bronx Times

5 days ago | bxtimes.com | Christian Murray

Posted on Police are searching for the gunman who fatally shot a man in the head inside a Bronx playground Friday afternoon, authorities said. Officers from the 42nd Precinct responded to reports of shots fired near the playground at East 173rd Street, directly across from an elementary school in Crotona Park, just before 1 p.m.Upon arrival, officers found a man with a gunshot wound to the head.
Man killed in deadly stabbing at former Bronx police station-turned-preschool – Bronx Times

5 days ago | bxtimes.com | Christian Murray

Police in the Bronx are investigating a deadly stabbing early Monday morning outside of a former NYPD stationhouse that had been transformed into a preschool. Authorities said the deadly stabbing occurred outside of 1925 Bathgate Ave. in Tremont at about 12:22 a.m. on June 22. Officers from the 48th Precinct, in responding to a 911 call about the incident, found the victim, a 39-year-old man, lying on the ground with multiple stab wounds to his neck and chest.
Hip-hop artists and Bronx leaders unite to promote civic engagement at charter school event – Bronx Times

5 days ago | bxtimes.com | Christian Murray

Hip-hop artists and elected officials came together Thursday night at a Bronx charter school—located in the borough where hip-hop was born—to foster unity and encourage collaboration between cultural icons and political leaders. The event sought to inspire civic engagement, particularly among students and their families, and to boost voter participation ahead of the upcoming city elections.
Bronx and UK barbers swap shops – Bronx Times

1 week ago | bxtimes.com | Emily Swanson

Three experienced barbers, one from the Bronx and two from the northwest England city of Manchester, are swapping shops this week to share styles and techniques while fostering bonds among young entrepreneurs. Joshua Julio Pacheco operates Studio Chec out of Phenix Salon Suites in Riverdale and participated in the exchange as part of the company’s “Rise of the Barber” campaign.