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Bronx community mourns slain 15-year-old student Javits Frimpong
By Sophia Chen
Mom of slain Bronx student Javits Frimpong to be granted visa, Mamdani says
Sophia Chen
Sophia Chen
Reporter · Garden City, NY
Sophia Chen is a dedicated education reporter with a background in teaching, having earned her Master’s in Education from Columbia University. With a focus on the Garden City School District, she previously reported for the New York Times’ local section, bringing a teacher's perspective to her coverage.
More from Sophia →Reporter · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:35 PM · 1 min read
Javits Frimpong's mother will be granted a visa immediately so she can come to say goodbye to her son, New York City Mayor Mamdani tweeted Saturday.
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