First NYC baby of 2012 born in The Bronx

As millions watched the ball drop on Times Square, a Bronx family is beginning the new year with a brand new bundle of joy. Alia Ali gave birth to a daughter, Rania, the first baby born in New York City

News 12 Staff

Jan 2, 2012, 12:12 AM

Updated 4,727 days ago

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As millions watched the ball drop on Times Square, a Bronx family is beginning the new year with a brand new bundle of joy.
Alia Ali gave birth to a daughter, Rania, the first baby born in New York City in 2012.
Alia says her daughter's name means "queen" in Arabic and that she was treated like royalty with a special Happy New Year basket from Montefiore Medical Center.