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Allerton: Special Ed Students March for White Cane Day

By ARIEL PACHECO
Dozens of blind and visually impaired students ranging from age 5 to 21 from Allerton’s The New York Institute for Special Education (NYISE) took part in a march to celebrate White Cane Day on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Unity Dems, Rivera Campaign for “Yes” Vote to Prop 1

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Unity Democratic Club joined State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33) on Sunday, Oct. 13, in Riverdale to urge voters to flip their ballot and vote “Yes” to Proposition 1 (Prop 1) in the upcoming general election on Nov. 5. Prop 1 is one of six proposals on the ballot this year and requires a vote by New Yorkers on whether to change the State Constitution, after the NY State Legislature passed the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in two consecutive legislative sessions.

Bronx Music Hall Holds Grand Opening

By ARIEL PACHECO
The Bronx Music Hall (BMH) hosted its grand opening on Oct. 18, marking the first newly constructed independent music performance venue in The Bronx in over 50 years, according to officials.

Lime Offers Free Rides to and from Polling Sites in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Lime, the world’s largest shared electric vehicle company, is bringing its popular “Lime to the Polls” program back to New York City from Oct. 29 through Election Day, Tuesday Nov. 5. In cities around the U.S. Lime is showing up with partners like “When We All Vote,” “Community College Commitment” led by Levi Strauss & Co., “Vote Early Day” and more to provide resources to register, make a plan, and go vote.