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CityViews: Dream of an NYC Ferry System that Navigates a Course of Economic Equity
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‘We cannot simply hope that this economic development project organically ensures those most in need for economic opportunities are connected with them.’
CIty Limits Investigative Internship Program
De Blasio’s Soundview Ferry Gets High Marks
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The ferry is a big hit in the Bronx neighborhood, though there are concerns about parking.
BRONX BUREAU
De Blasio Administration Doing Outreach Ahead of Likely Second Bronx Rezoning
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The outreach effort precedes a likely rezoning push expected late next year.
Bronx
Most Opponents of Proposed Bronx Jail Want No Jails, Period
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While many Bronx politicians oppose the specific site the mayor has targeted for a new facility to partly replace Rikers Island, a vocal coalition of protesters is calling for an end to jails and policing as we know it.
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Work, Drama, Love and Struggle: A Day in the Life of the Aging Bronx
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A team of students from the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY spent a day talking to senior citizens in the Bronx, where—as in the rest of the city—a grayer future is coming.
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CityViews: Weep Over the Death of a Child in the Bronx. Then Act.
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‘Before this happens again, all the elected officials, school teachers, journalists, priests, ministers and rabbis should look in the mirror, and assume the responsibility for human life we have been reluctant to embrace.’
animal rights
CityViews: Bronx Animal Lovers Must Fight for Their Borough’s Proposed Shelter
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‘Real-estate interests and a hired-gun lobbyist are part of the discussion to take the site away from the proposed Bronx animal shelter.’
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the Amazing Bronx River Flotilla
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The Amazing Bronx Flotilla is a one-of-a-kind adventure and fun celebration of our efforts to reclaim the Bronx River. It also raises crucial funds to support our 2018 Canoe Program, so we can offer free and reduced cost paddling adventures for Bronx children and families. Join us and celebrate the kick off to our paddling season and join a 5-mile paddle on the Bronx River. Space is limited for paddlers, so sign up your Flotilla team today.
Athletics
Damon Runyon 5K at Yankee Stadium
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The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation will hold the 10th Annual Runyon 5K at Yankee Stadium, with 100% of funds raised directly supporting innovative cancer research. Participants are encouraged to raise funds for cancer research. The Runyon 5K is the only event of its kind held inside the iconic stadium. The course winds through the ballpark’s concourses and ramps, and upstairs between levels. The 2018 Runyon 5K is presented by MetLife Foundation.
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Jerome Avenue Rezoning Gets Unanimous Council Nod Despite Local Opposition
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The administration’s first neighborhood rezoning in the Bronx and its fourth overall was unanimously approved by the Council after protesters were removed from the chamber.