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Montefiore Nurses Seek Arbitration following Return after Strike

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Following the longest nurses strike in New York City history, which lasted 5 weeks between January and February this year, New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) said they are pursing arbitration with the management team of Montefiore Health System following allegations of intimidation against some Montefiore nurses since their return to work on Feb. 14, after a deal was struck between the parties ending the strike.  

Bronx Week 2026 Paused Amid Economic Uncertainty

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Borough President Vanessa Gibson announced Wednesday, March 4, that Bronx Week 2026 has been paused amid economic uncertainty. The annual event is a nearly month-long, annual celebration of the borough. 

Founder of Real Estate Developer Behind South Bronx Development Pleads Guilty to Fraud

By SÍLE MOLONEY
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton announced Friday, Feb. 27, that Florida man, Joshua Schuster, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Valerie E. Caproni to securities fraud for his role in a scheme to defraud investors in large real estate development projects located in New York City. Schuster is scheduled to be sentenced in July 2026.