Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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The Bronx Democratic Party — A Scandalous Investigation and Missing Money

A major scandal involving the Democratic Party erupted in late 2024. An investigation revealed that under the leadership of Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz, the state...

The Bronx’s Relationship with New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Although the Bronx is the city's fourth most populous borough with 1.4 million residents, it's often overlooked in elections because it has the lowest...

The Kingsbridge Armory Political Scandal

The Kingsbridge Armory was built in 1912 and is the largest in the United States. It has sat abandoned since the 1990s. Previous attempts...

Who Has More Power in the Bronx: Democrats or Republicans?

The Bronx has always been a staunchly Democratic borough. While there were certainly Republican supporters, for the past 40 years, representatives of the Democratic...

The Wedtech Corporation Scandal

In the second half of the 20th century, the Wedtech Corporation became a profitable political showcase of sorts—an example of how a business could...

How the 2024 Elections Played Out in the Bronx

In November 2024, the local elections in the Bronx were met with great excitement. The U.S. presidential election happening at the same time was...

Edward Koch — The Politician from the Bronx Who Was Mayor of New York Three Times

People always had a lot to say about Edward Koch. He was called arrogant, brash, ruthless, ambitious, and inconsistent. The politician was suspected of...

Stanley Simon — Former Bronx Borough President Involved in a Major Corruption Scandal

Former Bronx Borough President Stanley Simon died on August 27, 2023. Unfortunately, he is best remembered not for his notable work in the borough's...

10 Years of Unrelenting Fires: Who and Why Wanted to Burn Down the Bronx in the 1970s and 1980s

Residents of the South Bronx recall the 1970s with horror. The entire borough was gripped by a series of terrible fires. An astounding 80%...

Rafael Salamanca and His Bid to Lead the Bronx

Big political ambitions and a boundless love for one's hometown are the perfect combination for a person in power. Rafael Salamanca is a prime...
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