Op-Ed: Why I Oppose Gov. Hochul’s Proposed Mask Restrictions

By J. GOODMAN

Regarding Gov. Hochul’s proposed mask ban, which she seeks to bundle into New York’s upcoming state budget (due to be finalized by March 31), I oppose the ban. As a disabled Jewish woman who engages in activism, I find the possible codification of this measure to be a horrific violation of human and civil rights, in multiple ways:

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Trump’s Executive Order to Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

This week, we asked readers for their opinions on the rising cost of eggs in The Bronx. Egg prices ranging from $9.99 to $32.99 were seen in one Bronx supermarket on March 11, and in one Bronx deli, were selling at $13.50/dozen.

Fordham Manor: Group Sought for Assault on 21-Year-Old

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the group seen in the attached photos who they say are wanted in connection to an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor.

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Kingsbridge Animal Hospital Destroyed in Blaze

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

A popular animal hospital in Kingsbridge that has served the community for 90 years was seriously damaged when an after-hours fire broke out inside the hospital on March 28.

UPDATE The Return of the Rollin’ Colon

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Rollin’ Colon, a 10-foot-high inflatable colon, returned to Montefiore Einstein on Friday, March 28, to educate the community about colorectal cancer. Montefiore Einstein officials said the event, highlighting Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which takes place each March, was interactive and the goal was to educate Bronx residents on how to prevent and treat the disease.

Williamsbridge 31-Year-Old Woman Dies in Fatal Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 31-year-old woman has died following a shooting in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx, police said. It comes amid news of a 17-year-old who was stabbed in Williamsbridge on April 1 and as a 27-year-old man was fatally shot in Belmont the same day.