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Broadway Joe’s owner Louis cooks the inspiration for Mayor Bill de Blasio’s voting simulation, which asks those looking to cast a ballot Tuesday to rank their top five pizza toppings.
Ranked-choice hits eye like big pizza pie
Politics has a way of dividing people based on their unique experiences, specific identities, and simply the way they see the world. While this may increase tensions at the polls, there is one thing that can unite Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, and really any other political belief from all walks of life: a hot slice of New York pizza. more
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Tililá Casa Publica y Cocina on Bailey Avenue narrowly avoided taking a big step toward losing its liquor license after a vote by Community Board 8 reflecting on some complaints against the bar. Jose Tilia, Tililá’s owner, says he’s willing to work with the Mend NYC program and the community board to address noise issues there.
Bailey Ave bar tackles noise, car complaints
It’s strange to think every time someone sips on a cocktail or a beer in this corner of the Bronx, that drink was approved by Community Board 8.  more
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The traffic island at Van Cortlandt Avenue West and Sedgwick Avenue received renewed attention following a recent traffic accident and fatality. Modifications to the island were among several requests neighbors made to improve traffic safety in Van Cortlandt Village at last month’s traffic and transportation committee meeting.
It takes a village — for traffic safety in the Village
It might seem, more often than not, a community focuses on a few topics du jour when it comes to traffic safety. Among them are bicycle lanes and parking. more
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The city’s transportation department and Con Edison have partnered to install electric car charging stations throughout the city. This includes two new stations on Broadway between West 240th and West 242 streets.
Broadway gets electrified with new car chargers
Elon Musk may have never heard of Riverdale, but it’s clear the influence of the electric car pioneer has finally reached this corner of the Bronx. more
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Sergio Villaverde has devoted his life to helping others. The attorney was recently honored by the New York State Bar Association for his pro bono work representing domestic violence survivors.
He’s simply someone neighbors know to call in a pinch
If there’s anything Sergio Villaverde wants people to know about him, it’s one very important thing: He’s utterly devoted to helping people. more
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Andre Coleman, the program director at the Broadway Family Plaza transitional housing facility gives a cupcake to Karla’s children, McKenzly and McKayson, during a Mother’s Day event last week. The event was part of a produce drive organized by Kingsbridge Unidos, a mutual aid group ensuring families get fresh vegetables in this part of the Bronx.
Discovering a healthy way to appreciate moms
Sometimes it feels like a Hallmark holiday, but Mother’s Day remains a really meaningful event for many — especially moms. It’s a day when moms are appreciated for sacrifices they made, and the overall hard work it takes to raise children. more
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The question addressed to Community Board 8’s traffic and transportation committee: Should the neighborhood prioritize bicycle lanes or double-parking? And while the committee established double-parking was still illegal, bike riders didn’t fare well, as the committee struck down bike lanes on Mosholu Avenue.
CB8, shops give bike lanes a Bronx cheer
As the warmer months approach, more people are turning to outdoor activities. Among them? Bicyclists. But if any of them are looking for designated space along streets like Mosholu Avenue, they may need to keep looking. more
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Transit advocate Danny Pearlstein says the Henry Hudson Bridge toll rebate, supported by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, might actually help the city buses move more efficiently by lessening traffic on the Broadway Bridge. As with many of the MTA’s projects, this rebate program for Bronx residents was delayed indefinitely because of the budget hole caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Ready for bridge toll rebate? Not quite yet
Remember way back in 2019 when Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz made crossing the Henry Hudson Bridge free for Bronx motorists with an E-ZPass? more
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Rock chipping is expected to continue for some weeks at 5278 Post Road, where Stagg Group is erecting a seven-story residential building. Yet, for the most part, neighbors have offered few complaints.
Post Road construction rocks neighbors with noise and dust
There’s a lot of history along Post Road — from visits by iconic generals to its significance in keeping early New York connected with the rest of the country. So it might be easy then to almost dismiss the rock excavation at 5278 Post Road almost as an archeological dig. But it’s not. Instead, Stagg Group is building a seven-story residential building on the site, and all that rock is just in the way. more
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Martin raises a lot, spends little locally
All of the focus has been on the city council special election race set for March 23, but there are two candidates already set to compete in a Democratic primary for the seat come June. more
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