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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

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	Official: Wrong-way drivers bypass gridlock A local lawmaker is sounding the horn on wrong-way drivers on the Throgs Neck Bridge. According to Bronx Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, drivers are using the Harding Avenue exit ramp to enter the bridge and bypass the construction gridlock.

	Mayoral candidates hold forum in Co-op City New York City's mayoral candidates held an open forum in Co-op City Monday evening. The forum was held at the Dreiser Auditorium and candidates discussed their vision for the future of Co-op City.

	Luxury hotel opens in the South Bronx A recently opened hotel in the South Bronx has introduced affordable luxury in an up-and-coming area of the borough, according to its general manager. The Bronx Opera House Hotel opened last weekend on Third Avenue and 149th Street. It boasts 60 rooms starting at $120 a night.

	Broken mailboxes halt delivery at BX apartments Tenants at a Bronx apartment building say that they have not received mail at their residence for the past four months due to broken mailboxes. Residents at 2437 Creston Ave. say they are forced to walk to the Jerome Avenue post office between their operational hours of 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.

	6 train service restored after main break The 6 train is running again after a water main break created a major commuting nightmare. Service was suspended during the height of the morning rush between Hunts Point Avenue and 125th Street due to the break near 140th Street and Bruckner Boulevard.