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Hoyt Transportation Allegedly Exceeded Limits on Vehicle Idling,
Leading to Air Pollution in Communities of Color

Attorney General James Stops School Bus Company from Polluting in The Bronx

New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a settlement with Hoyt Transportation, Inc., a Bronx-based school bus company, ending its alleged practice of excessive idling at bus yards. Excessive vehicle idling causes air pollution, endangering the health and wellness of […]

by · October 7, 2022 · Breaking News, Environment, News
Mayoral Photography Office

City Opens Relief Center at Orchard Beach

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson released a statement on the newly opened city relief center for illegal migrants and asylum seekers at Orchard Beach. “During times of great challenge, New York has always stepped up to help support those in […]

by · September 26, 2022 · Breaking News, News
Gregory Russ, Chair of the New York City Housing Authority. Credit: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

NYCHA CEO To Step Down

Chair and CEO Roles Will Be Split, With National Search Underway for Permanent CEO Current NYCHA General Counsel Lisa Bova-Hiatt Will Serve as Interim CEO Mayor Eric Adams today announced a new leadership structure at the New York City Housing […]

by · September 15, 2022 · Breaking News, Housing, News
NYCHA Found Arsenic in the Water Two Weeks Ago — Tenants Only Found Out Friday Night | THE CITY

NYCHA Found Arsenic in the Water Two Weeks Ago — Tenants Only Found Out Friday Night | THE CITY

NYCHA Found Arsenic in the Water Two Weeks Ago — Tenants Only Found Out Friday Night by Greg B. Smith, The City This article was originally published on Sep 2 10:42pm EDT by THE CITY [media = https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/mxCNlaijps2M3XsNedmL1GXmc4E=/0x0:3000×2003/3000×2003/filters:focal(1500×1002:1501×1003)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22161297/riis_houses.0.jpg] The city’s […]

by · September 6, 2022 · Breaking News, Housing
Democratic District Leader Marjorie Velázquez, candidate for the 13th City Council District.

NY’s DC 37 Endorses Bronx City Council Candidates

District Council 37, New York City’s largest public sector union representing 150,000 workers and 50,000 retirees, today endorsed eight new candidates for City Council, including four from the Bronx. These candidates add to the list of 31 candidates DC 37 […]

by · February 8, 2021 · Breaking News, News, Politics
BREAKING NEWS: Speaker Heastie Delays Session This Week

BREAKING NEWS: Speaker Heastie Delays Session This Week

Statement from Speaker @CarlHeastie “For the purposes of efficiency as well as the public health and safety of members and staff, session will be postponed until later this week, possibly Wednesday. “ “This is subject to change and we will […]

by · March 16, 2020 · Breaking News, Government, News
Gov. Cuomo addressing the media during his SALT revenue decline press conference.

BREAKING: New COVID-19 Closures

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this morning that NY, CT and NJ are taking joint regional action to reduce the spread of #COVID19: Effective 8PM TONIGHT: – Crowd capacity reduced to 50 Restaurants/bars will be takeout/delivery ONLY Gyms closed -Movie theaters […]

by · March 16, 2020 · Breaking News, Government, Health, News
Former Manhattan DA Robert Morgenthau dies at 99

Former Manhattan DA Robert Morgenthau Dead at 99

by · July 22, 2019 · Breaking News, Obituary
Breaking News: Rev. Ruben Diaz for Congress

Breaking News: Rev. Ruben Diaz for Congress

Political Buzz   After weeks of hinting that he was considering a run to replace retiring South Bronx Rep. José Serrano, Councilman Rev. Ruben Diaz, Sr. made it official Saturday afternoon at his annual New York Hispanic Clergy Organization gala […]

Artistic Rendering Credit: Office of the NYC Mayor

BREAKING: City Unveils Plan for Bronx and Other Borough Jail to Replace Rikers Island Facilities

Modern facilities will be designed to be integrated into surrounding neighborhoods and promote safety and support for the people who work and reside within them The de Blasio administration today unveiled plans for the building of four modern, community-based jails […]

Holiday Tragedy in Belmont; 12 Confirmed Dead

Holiday Tragedy in Belmont; 12 Confirmed Dead

Holiday Tragedy in Belmont; 12 Confirmed Dead, 10 Injured After Fast Moving Fire by David Greene A fast-moving apartment fire between the Christmas and New Year’s holiday has brought unspeakable grief to the Belmont community, after 12 people were killed […]

by · December 29, 2017 · Breaking News, News
BREAKING: Sepulveda Announces Run for State Senate Seat

BREAKING: Sepulveda Announces Run for State Senate Seat

As expected Bronx Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda announced his intention to run for the state Senate seat being vacated by Senator Ruben Diaz, who was recently elected to the New York City Council. The seat in the 32nd Senate District will […]

CM King Said to be Target of City Council Ethics Probe

CM King Said to be Target of City Council Ethics Probe

The NY Post reports that the City Council’s Standards and Ethics Committee is probing sexual harassment allegations against Bronx Councilman Andy King (D-Baychester/Co-op City). On Thursday, NY1 reported that the closed-door meeting was called for 1 PM Friday, after a […]

September 24, 2017- New York, NY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo was joined by New Yorkers Jennifer Lopez, Rose Perez, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo and pitcher Seth Lugo of the Mets, along with elected officials and labor, business and hospital leaders to provide an update on the Puerto Rico recovery effort and to make an announcement. (Photo credit: Philip Kamrass/ Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo)

Crespo: “The UJA-Federation of NY Supply 200 Power Generators for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands”

Assemblyman Crespo, Council Member Levine and the UJA-Federation of NY Supply 200 Power Generators for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria last week, Council Member Mark Levine, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Chair of SOMOS […]

by · September 25, 2017 · Breaking News, News
Hurricane Maria grows to Category 3, threatens storm-battered Caribbean. NWS

Hurricane Maria hits Dominica as a Cat 5, PR, USVI Next

Maria makes landfall on Dominica as a Category 5 hurricane, heads toward St. Croix and Puerto Rico The National Hurricane Center reported that Hurricane Maria, the first Category 5 hurricane to strike Dominica in recorded history, has made landfall with […]

by · September 19, 2017 · Breaking News, News, Weather