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Incumbent Arroyo Pummels Both Primary Challengers

Carmen Arroyo defeated Maximino Rivera and Charles Serrano in the Thursday Democratic primary election to remain Assemblywoman for the 84th district.

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Protest at Richard Haste trial

Bronxites Protest Police Violence

Police officer Richard Haste appeared in court Thursday in his manslaughter case, drawing crowds of protesters demanding an end to police violence in the Bronx.

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Teen Pleads Not Guilty in Bronx 4-year-old’s Death

The victim’s family grieved at the 17-year-old suspect’s arraignment. “The community has not woken up,” the victim’s grandmother said.

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PHOTOS: Morrisania Mourns Robbery Victim Shot by Police

Further reading: Morrisania Mourns Robbery Victim Shot by Police

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Morrisania Mourns Robbery Victim Shot by Police

The death of a 20-year-old bodega worker by police gunfire spurred family, friends, and activists to gather for a vigil Saturday night, many in protest against police violence in their community.

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Cooking Eggplant and Winning Health Bucks

The city’s Stellar Farmers Markets are the only programs like them for Food Stamp recipients in the nation.

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New Settlement School Opens with Mayoral Fanfare

Mayor Bloomberg celebrates opening day at the brand new New Settlement School by telling teachers and principals it’s up to them to do the “heavy lifting” from now on.

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Rapping with Poe

Poe’s poems stuffed with “murder, lust and madness” set to Afro-Cuban music styles at the Bronx Documentary Center this Saturday night.

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