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UPDATE Fordham Manor: Man Sought in Connection to Robbery Spree
UPDATE Dinowitz Reads to Children, Attends Anti-Hate Photo Exhibit at Hostos Community College
City Council Member Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11), a Democrat who represents much of the northwest Bronx, spent the morning of March 4 reading to children at the Hostos Children’s Center at Hostos Community College in Mott Haven, and later attending the College’s newly opened anti-hate photo exhibit series at Hostos Research Center.
UPDATE Fundraising to Repaint “Norwood” Mural after Sinister Makeover Triggers Funding Discussions for Art Projects
Bronx muralist and artist Laura Alvarez who, as reported, recently launched an online fundraiser to repaint the beloved “Norwood” mural, located on East 207th Street and Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, is stepping up her fundraising efforts, making an in-person appeal to residents at the latest Bronx Community Board 7 general board meeting. The appeal has prompted renewed discussions around funding and on other local art projects.
UPDATE Family of Angellyh Yambo Sues Gun Manufacturer Polymer80, Inc. for Wrongful Death
Norwood: Police Appeal to the Public for Help Locating 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing
DOT Pushes Road Safety after Several Incidents Cause Traffic Chaos Across The Bronx
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the launch of a new, e-bike safety campaign on March 19. The following day, March 20, Rodriguez joined some of the families of loved ones killed or injured on New York City streets at a separate event to call for the renewal and expansion of the City’s red-light camera program. The announcements came following a week of moped/dirt bike chaos across The Bronx.
Garifuna Heritage Celebrated at Bronx Borough Hall
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined author José Francisco Aviles and The Garifuna Coalition, USA, Inc. for an evening celebrating Garifuna culture, tradition, and music in the Rotunda of Bronx Borough Hall on Thursday, March 7. The colorful celebration included performances of traditional folk dances and songs.