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The Bronx Leads." Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson sworn in for second term
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (195+ words) Feb 1, 2026, 10: 18 PM Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson was sworn in Sunday to serve the borough for another four years. The inauguration took place at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts. "This is for my mom," Gibson said after taking…...
Annual "Bronx Week" cancelled for 2026
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (272+ words) Mar 5, 2026, 6: 00 AM The Bronx Borough President announced on Wednesday that "Bronx Week" will be cancelled for May 2026. "Bronx Week" has been running for nearly 55 years. This is the first time the event has been canceled, with the exception of the…...
Rebuilding The Bronx: Hostos Community College library set for major upgrade
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (164+ words) Apr 8, 2026, 2: 24 PM A major investment will soon breath new life into the Hostos Community College campus that hasn't seen significant changes in nearly four decades. Congressman Ritchie Torres joined school leaders, faculty and students to announce a $700, 000 federal investment aimed…...
Officials: Norwalk Public Schools receives $15 million grant
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (78+ words) Oct 13, 2023, 12: 19 PM State and local officials gathered at P-TECH Norwalk high school Friday to celebrate'a'$15 million grant. The award comes from the'U. S.'Department of Education Magnet Schools Assistance Program. Officials say the money will be used to enhance the educational…...
Norwalk Mayor Barbara Smyth sworn in during inauguration ceremony
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (150+ words) Jan 2, 2026, 5: 44 PM Mayor Barbara Smyth was sworn in to office today in the Concert Hall at the Norwalk City Hall. Smyth is the second woman to take office in 50 years. State leaders joined to share remarks on the visions for…...
Technical glitches impact New York State testing for the second consecutive year
21+ hour, 57+ min ago (162+ words) Apr 29, 2026, 1: 37 PM The New York State Education Department (NYSED) says several districts experienced interruptions with the Computer-Based Testing System, impacting state examinations for third through eighth graders. More than 116, 000 students tested without error this morning, with thousands more expected to…...
Scholar Athlete: Julia Sack, Sayville H. S.
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (155+ words) Apr 28, 2026, 5: 11 PM Julia is captain of the track and volleyball teams. She leaves high school with two volleyball county championships and a Long Island championship. In track, she helped Sayville win two county titles. She also earned All-County and All-League…...
Long Island school districts in limbo as state budget delays drag on
2+ day, 4+ min ago (64+ words) Apr 28, 2026, 7: 50 AM New York's budget is nearly four weeks overdue. The waiting game has Long Island school districts in limbo. With three weeks until districts ask for votes to pass their school budget, News 12 is breaking down what it means…...
be Well: How to cope with uncertainty
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (61+ words) Be Well How To Cope With Uncertainty'News12 | Bronx May 1, 2026, 12: 52 PM Whether you're changing your career or recently lost your job, dealing with uncertainty can leave you feeling anxious and stressed. There are things you can do to help handle uncertainty…...
NJ ranked among best states for working moms, study finds
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (171+ words) Nj Ranked Among Best States For Working Moms Study Finds'News12 | Bronx NJ ranked among best states for working moms, study finds The study analyzes metrics including salaries and daycare. Apr 27, 2026, 12: 08 PM Nice evening on Long Island ahead of multiple rain…...