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Otters may be back in the Bronx River, but it’s still legal to kill them in New York state

Letter: Peter J McKosky celebrates the return of the river otter after a century to New York, but notes that hundreds are violently killed in traps every year elsewhere in the state

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

4 Bronx Men Charged in $12 Million Medicaid Scheme Using Fake Rides, GPS Spoofing and Kickbacks

Federal prosecutors have charged four Bronx men in an alleged racketeering operation that they say generated at least $12 million in fraudulent Medicaid claims by...

Saving Advice · Aug 21

First time in 100 years, North American river otter spotted in the Bronx River: 'I could hardly believe what I was seeing'

By the early 1990s, river otters became a rare sight in the Bronx section of the Bronx River. Wildlife enthusiasts were jumping in joy when something like a river otter was spotted on camera on June 23. The zoo officials later confirmed that it was indeed a North American river…

The Times of India · Aug 20

Manhattan Synagogue Attacker Allegedly Called Worshippers 'Swine' and 'Fake Jews' After Violent Rampage

A Bronx man accused of storming Central Synagogue during Shabbat prayers has been charged with hate crimes after allegedly admitting his attack was religiously motivated and railing against Jews and black people.

International Business Times UK · Aug 16

Hip-Hop Turns 53: From 'Beat Street' to '8 Mile,' 16 Movies to Watch that Celebrate the Culture's Hollywood Legacy

Hip-hop turns 53 this week, marking more than half a century since a party in a Bronx apartment building helped ignite a cultural movement that would eventually transform music, fashion, language, dance, and Hollywood.

Latin Times · Aug 12

Video: 2 injured after gunman opens fire near New York subway station

Two men were injured after a gunman opened fire near a busy subway station in New York City's Bronx on Thursday evening, NY police said.

The Times of India · Aug 7

George Lombard Jr. Has What It Takes to Succeed Where Anthony Volpe Faltered

The Yankees’ 21-year-old shortstop has shot out of the gate in the majors—just as Volpe did at the same age. But Lombard’s profile portends a brighter future.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 6

High-Ranking Mount Vernon Official Fired After Allegedly Driving Getaway Car for Son in Bronx Gang Shooting

Jennifer Lackard, a Mount Vernon official, was fired after allegedly driving a getaway car for her son following a Bronx gang shooting. Both face multiple charges, including attempted murder.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

New York deputy police commissioner fired after attempted murder arrest

Mount Vernon official is accused of driving getaway car after son allegedly opened fire outside Bronx court

The Guardian - US · Aug 4

Jamie-Lynn Sigler leads tributes to Vincent Pastore

The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore was found dead in his apartment in The Bronx, New York, on Saturday (01.08.26) by a neighbour, after not being heard from for three days, according to Deadline.

BANG Premier · Aug 3