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Councilman announces $36.2M in funding for anti-violence programs

In the wake of recent gun violence across the country, Bronx Councilman Ritchie Torres is announcing new funding for gun and gang violence prevention programs.

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Councilman announces $36.2M in funding for anti-violence programs

In the wake of recent gun violence across the country, Bronx Councilman Ritchie Torres is announcing new funding for gun and gang violence prevention programs.

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