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Feds Offer Circa $10M for Info on 3 Iranians Charged with Trying to Influence 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Friday, Sept. 27 it is offering up to $10 million for information on three Iranian nationals and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) employees, Masoud Jalili, 36,  also known as, مسعود جلیلی, Seyyed Ali Aghamiri, 34, also known as, سید علی آقامیری, and Yaser Balaghi, 37, also known as, یاسر بلاغی (the conspirators), charged with trying to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election.   

UPDATE Bronx Community District 7 Residents Disappointed with Delays in CB7 Parks’ Budget Requests

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx Community Board 7 (CB7) Parks committee spent much of their September meeting discussing the district’s needs from a parks, recreation and cultural affairs perspective, in preparation for the City’s budget discussions next year. Since many of CB7’s capital and expense requests previously submitted last year to various city agencies have been pending for several years, some residents voiced their concern and frustration at the delays in actioning those requests.

Mayor, UFT React to Retirement of Schools Chancellor David Banks amid Federal Probe & City Hall Storm

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the United Teachers Federation (UFT), and others have shared their reactions to the announcement on Tuesday, Sept. 24, by New York Public Schools Commissioner David Banks that he will be retiring effective Dec. 31, this year. The news comes on the back of a slew of other resignations by top Adams administration officials as the mayor gears up for a second term in office, and as he battles to retain the confidence of New Yorkers and strives to maintain calm amid the latest political storm.

Another Man Found Dead in Van Cortlandt Park

By DAVID GREENE
An unidentified man was found unresponsive inside Van Cortlandt Park on Sunday, with one police officer at the scene describing the death as “suspicious,” while a police spokesman later said the body showed no obvious signs of trauma.

Former Bronx Assemblyman is CEO of Newly Launched New York Apartment Association

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York Apartment Association (NYAA) officially launched in early September, led by former New York Assemblyman for A.D. 85 Kenny Burgos, who will serve as the organization’s CEO. According to its website, NYAA is the largest trade organization representing private multifamily building owners in the country. “NYAA will promote responsible housing policies to preserve affordable housing for future generations of New Yorkers, and represents the vital role these buildings serve in New York’s city and state economy,” an extract from the launch announcement read.