Changing the Narratives
Bronx Post NewsroomSpeaker Julie Menin and Council Member Justin Sanchez announce capital funding for a new neonatal intensive care unit as the Bronx faces NYC’s highest rate of preterm births.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomBy Lawrence Seiler Bronx Post Reporter | Abled and On Air Edited by Mutiu Olawuyi Sylvester Stallone wrote Rocky when life had pushed him close to the edge. He was…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomBy Lawrence SeilerBronx Post / Parkchester Times | Abled and On Air Edited by Mutiu Olawuyi Several years ago, I met a woman named Lucy. At the time, I did…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomThe Unbreakable Bond Coalition will launch a Muslim-led Anti-BDS Investment Campaign in New York City, calling for $1 contributions to support peace, dialogue and Muslim-Jewish partnership.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomA Richmond County Supreme Court order has moved a dispute over New York City’s Charter Revision Commission and a proposed open primaries ballot measure into court ahead of the November 2026 election.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomThe 2026 Annual Health Fair, “Health Is Wealth,” brought wellness resources, screenings, nutrition education and community support to families at the Northeast Bronx YMCA.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomLawrence Seiler argues that probation should go beyond punishment by combining accountability, supervision, therapy, and individualized support to help reduce harm, prevent recidivism, and protect young futures.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomUnofficial NYC primary results show Congressman Ritchie Torres leading the Bronx-based 15th Congressional District race ahead of Michael Blake and Jose Vega.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomUnofficial New York City primary results show leading candidates in key congressional and state races, with final outcomes pending ballot review and certification.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomBy Rev. Ruben DiazBronx, New York You should know that, with a mere 6 months as Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mandani has decided to take control of the…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomBronx Post columnist Lawrence Seiler reflects on caregiver burnout, disability advocacy, mental health breaks, and the need for families to seek support while navigating complex U.S. disability systems.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomBy Mutiu Olawuyi Tenants of Tracey Towers in Norwood joined Council Member Eric Dinowitz and other city, state and federal elected officials on Saturday, June 13, 2026, to oppose a…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomBy Robert PressEdited by Mutiu Olawuyi It was a hot but dry Saturday afternoon as residents, community leaders, performers, children and elected officials gathered for the Bronx Community Board 11…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomBy Mutiu Olawuyi The New York Knicks have ended a 53-year championship drought, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to capture their first…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomNYC Council Member Amanda Farías urged New Yorkers to testify as fiscal officials reviewed the FY2027 Executive Budget ahead of final budget negotiations.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomBy Lawrence SeilerReporter, Bronx Post / Abled and On Air Three years ago, I stood beside my wife during one of the most terrifying moments of our lives. She was…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomThe Bronx recorded the largest year-to-date major crime decline in New York City as the NYPD announced historic lows in murders, shootings, and shooting victims through May 2026.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomAMMWEC founder Anila Ali says Muslim participation in New York’s Israel Day Parade was a moral stand against antisemitism and a call for Muslim-Jewish unity, shared security, and interfaith courage.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomMohammed Mujumder has been reappointed to Bronx Community Board 9 for another two-year term, continuing his historic service as the board’s first Bangladeshi chairperson.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomCongressman Ritchie Torres honored Green Bronx Machine founder Stephen Ritz in the Congressional Record for his work in education, food justice, sustainability and youth empowerment.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomMayor Mamdani, Are You Against Latino Leaders in New York City?
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomNYC Charter Revision Commission advances an open primaries proposal that could give Bronx independent voters a stronger voice in local elections by 2026.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomBronx residents, veterans, faith leaders and elected officials gathered at Peace Plaza Memorial for the annual Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen members of the Armed Services.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomDaylight Africa hosted a historic Africa Day Celebration at Bronx Community College, bringing together African and Caribbean leaders, students, and community members for the maiden Museum of Africa exhibition in New York.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomCameroon became the first and only African country to formally exhibit its cultural heritage at Daylight Africa’s Museum of Africa inaugural exhibition during Africa Day at Bronx Community College.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomNew York City will offer 1,000 discounted $50 World Cup tickets by ballot to residents across the five boroughs, with free transportation to MetLife Stadium.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomPublic responses to Dr. Mark Naison’s birthday reflection spark a Bronx conversation on Fordham, faculty recognition, academic labor, and the human cost of corporate university culture.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomEMGAGE Action has endorsed Governor Kathy Hochul for reelection, highlighting Islamophobia, Muslim civic dignity, and inclusive leadership as key issues in New York’s 2026 political landscape.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomNew York’s governor’s race is taking on a sharper edge as concerns grow over Bruce Blakeman’s reported platforming of elected officials accused of Islamophobic rhetoric.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomNational Center for Health Equity has launched Lifestyle Lifespan: A Practical Guide to Healthy Living in the Bronx, linking the new book to local health equity and prevention efforts.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomAn interfaith gathering held on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim Mount of Glory ESOCS Church located at 935 Morris Avenue in…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomParrot TV has launched “Abled and On Air,” a new weekly show hosted by Lawrence Seiler that highlights ability, inclusion, and positive stories from the special needs community.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomNew York City has appointed Delia Awusi as its new Mom-and-Pop Czar, a role designed to help small businesses navigate red tape and strengthen neighborhood commercial corridors.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomRebecca Jones Gaston has been appointed commissioner of NYC’s Administration for Children’s Services, a move Bronx families will watch closely for its impact on prevention, foster care, and family support.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomA new New York City report says 62 percent of residents cannot afford the true cost of living, highlighting sharp racial disparities and intensifying pressure for policy action on housing, wages, and childcare.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomBronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson marked National Walking Day with a wellness walk through Joyce Kilmer Park, encouraging residents to stay active and healthy.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomNYC’s Commission on Gender Equity is marking its 10th anniversary with new plans for sexual health education, public safety training, and community-based gender equity initiatives across the city.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomBronx-based interfaith and education leaders will join Sharaka’s 2026 March of the Living Delegation to Poland for Holocaust remembrance, dialogue and peacebuilding.
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomBy Robert Press Bronx House on Pelham Parkway South became a space of reflection, learning, and cultural connection on Sunday afternoon as community members gathered for a well-attended model Passover…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomAn off-duty officer with the New York Police Department has been placed on modified duty following a shooting incident in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx that left a 30-year-old…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomCommunity members, law enforcement officials, and local leaders gathered at the Sotomayor Community Center in the Bronx for the April 1, 2026, meeting of the 43rd Precinct Community Council—an engagement…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomA Structured Juristic Response In recent discussions, a claim has resurfaced suggesting that if a maʾmūm (follower) joins the congregational prayer while the imām is in sujūd, that participation should…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomBy Robert Press The Morris Park Community Association (MPCA) convened a well-attended February meeting that brought together a cross-section of city and state officials, law enforcement representatives, and infrastructure…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomBy Robert Press On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, close to 50 residents gathered for the February meeting of the Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association (PPNA), where public safety and local development…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomBy Robert Press New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited Jacobi Hospital on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to formally announce the reactivation of the Just Home Project, a long-delayed…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday announced the appointment of Tricia Shimamura as the new Commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, elevating a…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has nominated transportation policy expert Midori Valdivia to serve as Chair and Commissioner of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), signaling…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday signed an executive order aimed at easing the regulatory and financial burden on small businesses by reviewing and cutting fines, fees, and…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomOn behalf of New York City’s ethnic and community media December 18, 2025 Dear Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani: The ethnic and community media ecosystem cannot survive another four years of neglect…
Read moreBronx Post NewsroomBronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson appoints Aicha Cisse to the New York City Civic Engagement Commission to strengthen civic participation, participatory budgeting, and immigrant community engagement in the Bronx.
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