Op-Ed: Honoring Kehilla: Jewish Celebration of Zohran Mamdani’s Primary Win

By JANET CLARKE

For me, Zohran Mamdani’s win on June 24 is great cause for celebration, celebration as a longtime resident of The Bronx who, on a daily basis, sees the devastation wrought by the corporate-first policies Mamdani seeks to overturn.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Socialism

By DAVID GREENE

This week, following the recent win in the Democratic mayoral primary of Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (A.D. 36), a Democratic Socialist, we asked readers for their opinions on socialism. The Merriam Webster definition of socialism is any of various egalitarian economic and political theories or movements advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods.

UPDATE Norwood: Local Pediatric ER Nurse Jarrett Murphy Participates in Fast for Gaza, Urges End to Blockade

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Norwood resident, Jarrett Murphy, a pediatric ER nurse who is also the former editor of City Limits publication, is participating in the The Veterans for Peace / FOSNA, 40-day solidarity fast for Gaza, which ends Monday, June 30.

UPDATE Elections 2025: Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Attends Bronx “Meet & Greet” in Norwood

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Democratic mayoral candidate and City Comptroller Brad Lander attended a Meet & Greet event in Norwood on Monday, June 16, as early voting was in full swing. The event was organized by former City Limits Editor Jarrett Murphy who, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, opted for a career change and is now a pediatric ER nurse.

Nineteen Alleged Gang Members Charged in 12 Shootings, including Murder & Wounding of 3 Bystanders

By ARIEL PACHECO

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, and NYC Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced on June 23 that 19 alleged gang members and associates have been indicted for a murder and a dozen shootings that wounded three bystanders and terrorized residents in Claremont, Belmont, and other Bronx neighborhoods.

NYC DOC Confirms Two Additional Deaths on and in transit to Rikers Island

By SÍLE MOLONEY

After NYC Department of Correction (DOC) confirmed on Saturday, June 21, that two additional people have died on or in transit to Rikers Island on June 20, advocates for those incarcerated at the jail are asking the mayor to take immediate action to address overcrowding, particularly ahead of the imminent heatwave.

City Removes Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center Barge from Hunts Point Waterfront & Announces New Marine Terminal

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and NYC Department of Correction (DOC), announced the permanent removal of the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center barge from the Hunts Point waterfront in The Bronx during a press conference held June 11, as reported by YIMBY.

UPDATE Elections 2025 BP Vanessa Gibson and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams Announce Cross Endorsement

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Democratic candidate for reelection as Bronx borough president in the upcoming primary, Vanessa L. Gibson, and Democratic candidate for reelection as New York City public advocate, Jumaane Williams, announced on June 20 that they have cross endorsed each other in their respective races.

Bronx Youth Artist Awarded $3K for Artwork Honoring Civil Rights Activist and Teacher Clara Luper

By SÍLE MOLONEY

ARTEFFECT, an initiative of the Lowell Milken Family Foundation and Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes (LMC), has named a Bronx student from Horace Mann High School in the Fieldston section of The Bronx among 34 winners in the recent 10th annual ARTEFFECT competition.

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Op-Ed: Honoring Kehilla: Jewish Celebration of Zohran Mamdani’s Primary Win

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Socialism

UPDATE Norwood: Local Pediatric ER Nurse Jarrett Murphy Participates in Fast for Gaza, Urges End to Blockade

UPDATE Elections 2025: Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Attends Bronx “Meet & Greet” in Norwood

Nineteen Alleged Gang Members Charged in 12 Shootings, including Murder & Wounding of 3 Bystanders

NYC DOC Confirms Two Additional Deaths on and in transit to Rikers Island

City Removes Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center Barge from Hunts Point Waterfront & Announces New Marine Terminal

UPDATE Elections 2025 BP Vanessa Gibson and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams Announce Cross Endorsement

Bronx Youth Artist Awarded $3K for Artwork Honoring Civil Rights Activist and Teacher Clara Luper