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52nd Precinct Community Affairs Team to Home Deliver Turkeys to Seniors in Need

By SÍLE MOLONEY
At the 52nd Precinct Community Council meeting and Thanksgiving celebration on Nov. 21, NYPD Community Affairs Officer Stephen Echevarria said if anyone knows of any older adults (or families in need) locally (in the 52 area), some of whom may be too elderly to walk to some of the upcoming, local Turkey giveaways, they can call the 52nd Pct on (718) 220 5811, and he can arrange delivery to that person at their home.

UPDATE Bronx CB7 Neighborhood Planning Study to Begin in 2025 as Deal Struck on “City of Yes” for Housing Opportunity

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Neighborhood planning studies will begin in 2025 for Bronx Community District 7 after the Adams administration, the governor, and the New York City Council struck a $5 billion deal on Thursday, Nov. 21, to move ahead with a revised housing plan that aims to address the citywide housing shortage and affordability crisis by building a little more housing in every City neighborhood. Similar neighborhood planning studies are also due to take place in 2025 for Bronx Community District 12 and Brooklyn Community Districts 12, 14, and 17.

UPDATE Bedford Park: Concern Over Car Break-Ins

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A resident of Bedford Park recently complained that there have been several car break-ins taking place on East 205th Street between Jerome Avenue and Paul Avenue, and shared some video footage with Norwood News of broken glass on the block as apparent evidence of the break-ins. He stressed that he, himself, was not directly affected but was concerned about the situation nonetheless.

Williamsbridge: Man Sought for Attempted Murder

By SÍLE MOLONEY
THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s help locating the person seen in the attached photo who they say is sought in connection with an attempted murder that occurred in Williamsbridge. 

City Council LGBTQIA+ Caucus Co-Chairs Release “Pride in Policy” Plan to Protect LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers

By SÍLE MOLONEY
City Council Members Tiffany Cabán (C.D. 22) and Erik Bottcher (C.D. 3) gathered with other elected officials, advocates, and LGBTQIA+ community members on Wednesday, Nov. 20, on Transgender Day of Remembrance for the introduction of Pride in Policy: the New York City Council LGBTQIA+ Caucus’s updated policy report on “how New York City must uplift and protect the LGBTQIA+ community from the incoming incursions of the Trump administration.”

Mayor Appoints Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch as Next Police Commissioner

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20, the appointment of the current commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), Jessica Tisch, as the next commissioner of the New York City Police Department (NYPD), effective Monday, Nov. 25, replacing interim Police Commissioner Tom Donlon in the role.

UPDATE Bronx Man Gets 13 Years for Romance Scam & Trump Replaces Prosecutor Overseeing Mayor’s Campaign Finance Probe

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A Bronx man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for his role in a criminal enterprise that defrauded individuals and businesses across the U.S. out of millions of dollars, federal prosecutors announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19. They said Bashiru Ganiyu was convicted of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, conspiracy to receive stolen money, and receipt of stolen money in April following a jury trial.