Op-Ed: Veterans Issues: Why They Are Important

By CHAD Y. ROYER

Veterans make up one of our most vital demographics within our neighborhoods near and far. Some are open to sharing and disclosing their levels of service while others shy away from the subject. The people we interact with daily, like the police officer, the truck driver, the florist, the construction worker, or even the neighbors on our block may have served our country, and we may not even know it. Simply put, Veteran issues matter…or do they?

Bronx Leadership & Organizing Center Offers Leadership Program to Bronx Youth with $500 Stipend

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Bronx Leadership & Organizing Center (BLOC) is offering a new leadership program, BLOC Next Generation, for youth in The Bronx. BLOC Next Generation seeks to bring awareness to systemic poverty in The Bronx and to encourage young people to develop new solutions for building up the community.

NYS Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council to Host Public Hearing on April 29 in New York City

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York State’s Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC) will convene a public hearing in New York City to provide an opportunity for CPRAC to hear directly from New Yorkers about their experiences applying for and receiving public benefits.

UPDATE Mayor Issues Security-Related Statement following Iran’s Drone Attack on Israel

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams released the following security-related statement on Saturday, April 13, after Iran launched a drone attack against the State of Israel:

UPDATE Up to a Foot of Inundation in Coastal Areas Forecast for Thursday Night April 11 to Early Friday Morning April 12

By SÍLE MOLONEY

National Weather Service (NWS) New York office officials have advised that up to one foot of flood waters above ground level is expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline in The Bronx, Connecticut, and Southern New Haven County, starting Thursday night, April 11.

Bowman and Federal Progressive Caucus Call on Federal Reserve to Lower Interest Rates

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Before the Federal Reserve’s board of governors’ federal open markets committee meeting on March 20, 23 members of the House and Senate, led by the Congressional Progressive Caucus, called on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to quickly present a plan to start lowering interest rates which the Caucus says continues to squeeze working people.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Addresses Calls for SCOTUS Justice Sonia Sotomayer to Step Down amid Health Concerns

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus leadership released a statement on Saturday, April 6, addressing recent calls for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayer, a Bronx native, to step down from her role amid health concerns.

Bronx BP Hosts Annual Iftar Dinner Dialogue

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined the Bronx Muslim community on Thursday, March 14, in the Rotunda of Bronx Borough Hall for her annual Bronx Iftar Dinner Dialogue to mark the holy month of Ramadan, a time for fasting, prayer, and acts of kindness, which this year started on March 12 and concludes on April 9.

Con Edison Restoring Customers’ Power Following Damaging Winds and Drenching Rainstorms

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Con Edison crews are continuing to work to restore 16,100 customers without power in New York City and Westchester County after a powerful coastal storm slammed into the tri-state region Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

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Op-Ed: Veterans Issues: Why They Are Important

Bronx Leadership & Organizing Center Offers Leadership Program to Bronx Youth with $500 Stipend

NYS Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council to Host Public Hearing on April 29 in New York City

UPDATE Mayor Issues Security-Related Statement following Iran’s Drone Attack on Israel

UPDATE Up to a Foot of Inundation in Coastal Areas Forecast for Thursday Night April 11 to Early Friday Morning April 12

Bowman and Federal Progressive Caucus Call on Federal Reserve to Lower Interest Rates

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Addresses Calls for SCOTUS Justice Sonia Sotomayer to Step Down amid Health Concerns

Bronx BP Hosts Annual Iftar Dinner Dialogue

Con Edison Restoring Customers’ Power Following Damaging Winds and Drenching Rainstorms