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This Is Really Upsetting: A City In NJ Ranks Among The Worst Cities For Veterans
Veterans deserve more than a thank-you. A new national ranking puts Newark near the bottom of the list for veterans, and it's especially disappointing for those of us with a personal connection to military families.
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Graffiti-Caked Thompson Building Haunts Pelham Bay as Bronx Psych Site Sale Stalls
The future of the Thompson Building remains unsettled as redevelopment plans for the Bronx Psychiatric Center property have shifted. The six-story structure, abandoned and covered in graffiti, stands on the state-owned campus near Buhre, St. Theresa and Wilkinson avenues, where Pelham Bay residents can see it from their homes. In...
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BDE: Chesed Shel Emes Saves Monsey Icon Binyomin “The Shlepper” Z”L From Cremation, Ensures Proper Kevuras Yisroel {Leavya Info}
Monsey Scoop regrets to inform you of the petira of Binyomin ben Shlomo Z”L, affectionately known throughout the community as “Binyomin The Shlepper,” a familiar figure who was recognized by many residents over the years. Following his petira, concerns arose that Binyomin would be cremated rather than...
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Developer Eyes 14-Story Tower in Concourse Village as Bronx Housing Boom Grows
A developer is moving forward with plans for a 14-story apartment complex in Concourse Village, adding another large residential project to a Bronx neighborhood already in the middle of a building surge. The project comes as the borough works to add new housing to account for an increasing number of residents.
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Bronx baby expo connects families with free supplies and parenting support
MOTT HAVEN, The Bronx (PIX11) — Families picked up free diapers, wipes and baby supplies Friday at a baby expo in Mott Haven designed to support the whole family, connecting parents with health providers and early childhood resources. Organized by Brilla Public Charter Schools, the event at Brilla College Prep Elementary brought supplies and guidance […]
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After Winning Unopposed Council Seat, Emily Baldwin Focused on Fixes for Flooding, Pedestrian Safety
The 2026 City Council race was like an anticlimactic game of musical chairs: one seat for one person. Next November’s election will likely be more dramatic, when three spots on the Council are up for grabs. But on Tuesday, Democrat Emily Baldwin retained her position on Rye’s City Council without opposition.
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Newark Drawbridge Jams Open, Stranding Riders on Three NJ TRANSIT Lines
A drawbridge spanning the Passaic River near Newark got stuck wide open on Thursday, grinding rail service to a halt on three NJ TRANSIT lines and leaving commuters scrambling for alternate ways home. The Newark Drawbridge became stuck in the open position, triggering a suspension of service in both directions between Newark Broad Street and Hoboken that showed no sign of a quick fix.
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Wayne Council Cuts Ratzer Road Project to 46 Homes From Earlier 71-Unit Plan
933–965 Ratzer Rd. — Approximate Site of Proposed 46-Home Zone. Wayne Township's governing body voted 7–2 to introduce an ordinance creating an overlay zone that would allow up to 46 homes on a long-contested Ratzer Road property, with two council members, Al Sadowski and Joseph Scuralli, casting the dissenting votes. The move scales back a far denser concept that had been on the table for the site, and it comes with strings attached: any homes actually built would need to meet a 20% affordable-housing requirement, and the project still faces Planning Board review before a shovel goes into the ground.