Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed budget would invest $20.5 million in New York City street vendors, expanding licenses, supporting education efforts and helping thousands of vendors move toward legal compliance. more

With the announcement of the proposed NYC budget, Bronx leaders and cultural institutions support increased tourism funding, saying expanded promotion could attract visitors, strengthen local businesses, create jobs and reshape perceptions of neighborhoods and attractions across the borough. more

Bronx Democratic primary candidates are campaigning across congressional, Assembly and local party races, with endorsements split between the Unity Democratic Club and Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club ahead of June elections. more

Northwest Bronx residents are pressuring Citizens Bank to end financial ties with private prison companies linked to ICE detention facilities, as local protests grow alongside a national De-ICE banking campaign. more

Jewish advocacy groups rallied outside Marble Hill Target, urging the retailer to end alleged cooperation with ICE, restore DEI initiatives and support immigrant communities during a nationwide day of protest. more

A New York bill seeking to eliminate the intoxication defense in rape cases faces ongoing delays, as lawmakers and advocates debate legal language, wrongful conviction concerns and the urgency of protecting survivors. more

The District 81 Assembly race is shaping up as a competitive Democratic primary between longtime incumbent Jeffrey Dinowitz and challenger Morgan Evers. more

A Riverdale couple reflects on over 30 years of marriage rooted in shared political activism, tracing their journey from early protests to continued advocacy, highlighting how love and social justice shaped their lives together. more

At a Bronx rally, Bernie Sanders and activists urged higher taxes on wealthy New Yorkers to address a growing budget gap, as Riverdale residents expressed mixed views on fairness, migration and economic impact. more

Riverdale and Bronx residents joined nationwide “No Kings” protests, rallying against Trump administration policies, immigration enforcement and threats to democracy, as grassroots activism continues to grow across New York City and beyond. more