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April 7, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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The Summer Youth Employment Program is transforming the lives of 100,000 young New Yorkers each year, but how are participants selected?

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DYCD details SYEP scale, borough allocations and selection questions for Bronx leaders
Alexander Bettencourt of DYCD briefed Bronx Community Board 1 on the Summer Youth Employment Program’s scale (roughly 100,000 participants citywide), program tracks (including Ladders for Leaders) and placement breakdowns; borough managers requested borough‑level data and clarity on the selection/lottery process.
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July 15, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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As the June 25 Rent Guidelines Board vote approaches, tensions rise between landlords and tenants over proposed rent increases and potential rollbacks.

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Committee members and residents weigh options ahead of June 25 Rent Guidelines Board vote
Speakers recapped the Rent Guidelines Board process and the range of proposals under consideration—landlord-backed increases, a tenant rollback/freeze, and a compromise '0–3%' option—and noted borough hearings and local elected officials' support for tenants.
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June 27, 2026 at 3:04 AM
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Can participants in the PACE program keep their own doctors, or are they limited to specific providers?

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Committee questions PACE eligibility and costs after Centerlight briefing
Committee members pressed the presenter on whether participants can keep their own doctors and how PACE enrollment interacts with Medicare and Medicaid; the presenter said PACE will try to bring clinicians into network or negotiate single‑case agreements and that Medicare‑only access usually requires paying the Medicaid portion of the premium.
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September 10, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Colonial settlement patterns laid the groundwork for today's stark political divides, revealing a fascinating link between history and modern social outcomes in the U.S.

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Scholar: colonial settlement patterns help explain today's regional political divides
Colin Woodard, director of the Nationhood Lab at Salve Regina University's Pell Center, told BronxNet that modern regional cultural and political differences can be traced to rival colonial settlement projects and that a shared belief in founding principles still binds many Americans.
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July 2, 2026 at 3:51 AM
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Discover how Project Renewal is transforming lives at Bedford Greenhouse by helping formerly unhoused residents regain essential daily-living skills and achieve stability.

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Project Renewal therapist describes occupational‑therapy program at Bedford Greenhouse for formerly unhoused residents
Camila Romo of Project Renewal outlined an occupational‑therapy program at Bedford Greenhouse that helps formerly unhoused residents rebuild daily‑living skills — from medication routines to parenting and job readiness — and said the program promotes gradual independence.
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July 28, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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The Ralph Lauren Center in Harlem offers same-day, walk-in cancer screenings and bilingual support, breaking down barriers to life-saving care for the community.

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MSK Ralph Lauren Center in Harlem offers same‑day walk‑in cancer screenings and patient navigation
Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Ralph Lauren Center in Harlem provides same‑day walk‑in mammograms, bilingual patient navigators and screening for breast, colon, prostate and cervical cancers to reduce screening barriers for local Black and Latino residents.
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May 13, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Exciting progress is underway for the Penn Station Access project, set to revolutionize transit from the Bronx to Manhattan by 2029!

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MTA updates Community Board 11 on Penn Station Access construction; revenue service targeted for 2029
MTA Construction & Development told Community Board 11 on June 22 that the Penn Station Access project is making measurable construction progress — new stations, track work and drainage improvements — while continuing to coordinate with Amtrak. The agency reiterated a revenue‑service target of 2029 but said some details remain subject to Amtrak approvals and supply‑chain risks.
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June 27, 2026 at 2:47 AM
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Community Board 11's meeting ended without a quorum, leaving critical alcohol and cannabis license renewals in limbo as crime trends raise alarms for summer youth safety.

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Community Board 11 defers two license renewals after losing quorum; comstat shows mixed trends and summer youth safety raised
Without a quorum the committee postponed an alcohol renewal for F&J Pine and a cannabis renewal for Smoking Scholars LLC to the full board. The chair presented comstat data showing declines in burglary and grand larceny but increases in robbery and felony assault; members urged coordination with the 49th Precinct on summer youth gatherings.
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May 25, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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A groundbreaking bill in New York aims to provide reliable Wi-Fi access to homeless shelter residents, bridging the digital divide that has left many cut off from vital resources.

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Advocates say 'Wi‑Fi for Homeless' bill will guarantee shelter internet access; implementation needs wiring and funding
Advocates from the New York City Bar Association and the Coalition for the Homeless told BronxNet the Wi‑Fi for Homeless Act—passed by the legislature and awaiting the governor's signature—would require reliable internet and privacy protections in shelters; they said about 40% of adult shelters currently lack Wi‑Fi and some older buildings will need capital upgrades.
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July 10, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Community Board 11 has hit the brakes on proposed one-way street conversions after residents raised serious safety concerns and demanded vital data from the DOT.

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Community Board 11 tables proposed Krueger and Holland one-way conversions pending DOT data
Community Board 11 delayed action on DOT's proposal to convert Krueger Avenue and Holland Avenue to one-way streets after residents asked for crash and pedestrian data and the committee requested DOT attendance and coordination with neighboring boards.
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September 17, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Assembly member Landon Dace warns that divisive immigration policies and tariffs are crippling Upstate farmers and calls for Democrats to unite on critical issues ahead of the midterms.

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Dace links ICE enforcement, tariffs and political division ahead of midterms
Assembly member Landon Dace argued that enforcement actions and trade policy are contributing to economic strain and political division; he called for Democrats to unify around crosscutting issues such as immigration, housing and food security before the midterms.
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September 8, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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Bronx Assembly member Landon Dace is sounding the alarm after "Operation Rotten Apple" led to the detention of hardworking residents, urging the community to know their rights and stand up for justice.

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Assembly member warns Bronx residents after ICE operation dubbed 'Operation Rotten Apple'
Assembly member Landon Dace said recent ICE enforcement in New York — described on the show as "Operation Rotten Apple" — has led to detentions of local residents, urged know-your-rights steps and criticized federal messaging that framed arrestees as violent criminals.
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September 8, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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The League of Women Voters is breaking boundaries by bringing civic engagement to all five boroughs, ensuring every voice in New York is heard!

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League of Women Voters stresses borough-wide outreach; intern spotlights local connections
A League representative said the organization stages events across all five boroughs to broaden civic participation; an intern described meeting diverse contributors and the value of local exposure to New York voices.
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August 6, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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State Sen. Natalia Fernandez is advocating for balanced development in the Bronx, praising potential job boosts from Bally's while cautioning against neighborhood strain.

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Fernandez praises Bally's park funds and Metro-North benefits but urges caution on neighborhood impacts
On Bronx Talk, State Sen. Natalia Fernandez welcomed Bally's proposed community-benefit and park investments while urging scrutiny of development impacts; she also discussed Metro-North station-linked development, a potential City Island ferry stop, Hart Island memorial work and a new Stevenson High School food forest.
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July 22, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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DeWitt Clinton High School is revolutionizing education by launching nine career pathways that equip students with college credits, certifications, and hands-on internships for a successful future.

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DeWitt Clinton High expands internships, nine career pathways and Columbia research partnership
DeWitt Clinton High School officials described new career pathways that combine college credit, certification exams and paid internships; staff said the school now operates nine pathways and has partnerships with employers and Columbia University to give students job-ready skills and research experience.
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July 7, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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A dog was choked and slammed to the ground as nine more were left starving in filthy quarters, according to reports. Demand a full prosecution.
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August 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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August 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Council Member Kevin Riley's new role as chair of the Land Use Committee promises a bold push for affordable housing in NYC, backed by community leaders urging proactive solutions.

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Council Member Kevin Riley named chair of City Council Land Use Committee; leaders tout housing push
At a celebration at the Jackie Robinson YMCA, leaders announced that Council Member Kevin Riley will chair the New York City Council's Land Use Committee; speakers framed the role as central to a proactive affordable-housing agenda and pledged no property tax increases. Community leaders and mentors praised Riley's local ties.
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June 5, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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A groundbreaking pilot program in Manhattan offers immediate, voluntary support to individuals released from court, providing meals, transport, and crucial resources to help them reintegrate successfully.

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Manhattan DA partners with the Fortune Society to offer post‑arraignment navigators, program leaders say
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office contracted the Fortune Society to place court navigators at arraignments who provide immediate assistance — meals, transit, clothing, transport and links to housing and services — and the program has served over 1,000 people since August, program staff said in a Bronxnet segment.
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May 18, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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The Housing Committee is taking a stand for fire victims, demanding swift rehousing action while revealing a new support unit to assist those displaced.

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Chair urges action for Wallace Avenue fire victims as city rolls out 'Back Home Unit'
At the April 16 Housing and Land Use Committee meeting in Bronx County/City, Chair Richard Reynoso said the committee will keep the Wallace Avenue/Ross Avenue fire-victims item on every agenda while pushing elected officials for a rehousing plan; the administration described a new 'Back Home Unit' and provided intake contact information.
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April 18, 2026 at 8:27 AM
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Uptown Royalty is set to electrify the Barrymore Film Center on April 17 with a vibrant 13-piece band, blending salsa, R&B, jazz, and pop for an unforgettable night!

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Uptown Royalty to play April 17 at Barrymore Film Center with 13‑piece band
Uptown Royalty, the husband‑and‑wife duo Jody Musick and Ron Renaissance, will perform April 17 at the Barrymore (Miramar) Film Center in Fort Lee with a 13‑piece band; the pair described their musical fusion of salsa, R&B and jazz and their family life on air.
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April 12, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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Temporary Protected Status for Haitians remains intact for now, but new applications are off the table and options for relief are extremely limited.

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Immigration attorney: Haitian TPS preserved for now; limited pathways and rights if ICE appears
Immigration attorney Daniel Drucker told BronxNet that a D.C. Circuit stay has kept Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians in effect for current holders but new TPS applications are not available; he outlined limited relief paths for those who entered without inspection and urged detainees' families to use ICE's online locator and to know warrant and detention rules.
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April 10, 2026 at 7:51 AM
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Los campamentos de verano gratuitos de The Fresh Air Fund están en plena inscripción, pero los cupos son limitados y ya han recibido más de 3,000 solicitudes.

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The Fresh Air Fund ofrece campamentos de verano gratuitos; inscripciones abiertas y cupos limitados
César Rodríguez, de The Fresh Air Fund, dijo que las aplicaciones para sus campamentos se abrieron en diciembre y que, pese a más de 3,000 solicitudes registradas, la capacidad es mucho menor (aprox. 1,800 plazas); la organización ofrece apoyo en la postulación y remite a Freshare.org para aplicar.
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April 4, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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New York City is ramping up its emergency response, opening 10 new warming shelters and deploying warming buses to protect those experiencing homelessness from the deadly cold.

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New York City opens warming shelters and buses, expands outreach as deadly cold continues
Mayor announced 10 new warming shelters, seven health centers and 10 warming buses and said outreach teams and volunteers are intensifying night and subway outreach; DHS says about 350 people on a high-risk by-name list receive repeated outreach and involuntary removals remain a last resort.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:44 AM