Animals

As Bird Flu Spreads, Gillibrand Calls on Trump Administration to Fight Spread, Reduce Cost of Eggs

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Live poultry markets in New York are back open after a five-day closure was implemented by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday, Feb. 7, after the avian flu/bird flu or H5N1 virus was discovered in bird flocks at seven live bird markets in The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. Officials said the ordered closures were mandated for testing, cleaning and disinfection of poultry markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island.

Bronx Parks Speak-Up Held at Lehman College

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES
The 31st Bronx Parks Speak-Up event took place at Lehman College in Bedford Park on Saturday Feb. 22. Funded by the Bronx Council for Environmental Quality (BCEQ) through a Con Edison environmental stewardship grant and held in conjunction with the Bronx Coalition of Parks and Green Spaces (BCPGS), the annual event draws various Bronx environmental organizations, parks groups, and residents together to discuss and learn how to preserve and make the most of the borough’s natural environment.

UPDATE Health Check: Healthy Eating Tips for Nutrition Month & Beyond

By CLAIRE GARON
Happy Nutrition Month! Healthy eating is among the best ways to prevent conditions like diabetes and heart disease and even lower the risk of cancer. It’s also the main way to maintain a healthy bodyweight or lose weight. Most people have better energy and moods when 1) they eat plenty of fruits, veggies, beans, whole grains, low-fat meat and fish, and 2) moderate their intake of sugar, salt, oils, refined grains, and highly processed foods.

UPDATE Poultry Markets Reopen & Zoo Tackles Bird Flu

By DAVID GREENE
Live poultry markets in New York are back open after a five-day closure was implemented by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday, Feb. 7, after the avian flu/bird flu or H5N1 virus was discovered in bird flocks at seven live bird markets in The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. Officials said the ordered closures were mandated for testing, cleaning and disinfection of poultry markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island.

Norwood: Decatur Ave Home Allegedly Used as Stash House for Guns & Drugs Seized by Feds via Courts

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE
Following the raid by federal agents of the dilapidated building located at 3267 Decatur Avenue in the Norwood section of The Bronx on Nov. 4, 2024, as reported by Norwood News last year, and after years of complaints by residents, federal authorities announced on Friday, Feb. 7, the Decatur Avenue home has been seized via the courts via the filing of a civil forfeiture complaint in which it is alleged it was used by members of the “Drilly Gang” as a stash house for drug trafficking and guns.