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It was only weeks ago that municipal retirees won a battle against the city in a plan to kick a quarter-million of them off their long standing Medicare insurance and on to the Aetna Medicare Advantage plan. But one win doesn’t guarantee they won’t be at risk of losing it again, especially with the city appealing. more
In an effort to tackle any negative perceptions of the Cross Bronx Expressway and promote residents’ health and well being, the city planning department has announced several public walking tours along the highway. more
A scorching sun did not stop hundreds from participating in ADL’s Walk Against Hate, including Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, and Mayor Eric Adams. The event took place on the parade ground of Van Cortlandt Park, where people in white T-shirts reading “Walk Against Hate” marched against antisemitism, racism, and all forms of bigotry. more
A $10 million loan program targeted at small to medium-sized businesses in the Bronx was announced last Thursday at the Bronx Kreate Hub by the borough president, local electeds, and economic development leaders. more
Does family history matter when it comes to education? Knowing the right people is a privilege, especially in some elite schools. And it takes a spot away from someone else, which can change the trajectory of their lives. more
Apparently, local elected and cricket leagues are not the only ones opposed to Mayor Eric Adams’ proposed temporary 34,000-seat cricket stadium on the parade ground of Van Cortlandt Park to host the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup. more
Taking a drive through Riverdale without seeing a sidewalk shed is a lot like taking a walk this time of year and not seeing a spotted lantern fly. In New York City there are almost 9,000 such sheds, with the total linear feet being more than 2 million. That’s the distance to get from Riverdale to Montréal, Canada. more
A judge has ordered a stop to the plan to kick a quarter-million retirees off their current Medicare plan and on to the Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan. more
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and other local elected and economic development officials opened a new chapter for the Kingsbridge Armory Tuesday. And it comes with $200 million in city and state funding. more
Councilman Eric Dinowitz discussed education, housing, mental health, and literacy funding with residents at a budget forum last Thursday at Mosholu Montefiore Community Center. more
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