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LATEST NEWS

New FREE Pop-Up Bookshop and Book Club for Bronx Kids & Teens

The Bronx is the only borough without a bookstore thanks to Barnes and Noble’s departure, leaving our almost 1.5 million residents thirsting for parchment but thanks to a generous new organization called Boogie Down Books and an army of over than 30 volunteers, our local youth will have access to 200 books across six titles…

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Six New Select Bus Service Lines Coming to The Bronx

Since the faster Select Bus Service began its New York City launch in 2008 in The Bronx with the creation of the Bx12 SBS, ridership along the now 15 routes across the city have seen 10-30% faster bus speeds, 10% increase in ridership, more reliable service, customer satisfaction of 95%, and safer streets and reduction…

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After Successful Pilot Program, Bronx Metro North Service in Melrose and Tremont Permanently Increases

After years of advocacy by local Bronx residents, and myself included, attending dozens of meetings to advocate for increased Metro North rail service at Melrose and Tremont Stations in The Bronx, the MTA has approved a major increase in service at these stations thanks to a successful year-long pilot program. Last October, the MTA increased…

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