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Council Member Oswald Feliz Hosts Annual Turkey Giveaway for Thanksgiving

By ARIEL PACHECO
District 15 City Councilmember Oswald Feliz hosted his Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Monday, Nov. 25, where hundreds of local community members lined up to receive free turkeys and fresh produce at Rose Hill Park at the intersection of Webster Avenue and East Fordham Road in Fordham Manor. 

Longwood: Three People Charged for Stealing $173,000 from Bronx M.S. 302

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and Anastasia Coleman, special commissioner of investigation for the New York City School District announced on Wednesday, Nov. 4, that a NYC public school employee, the employee’s husband, and another person have been charged with corruption, grand larceny, and fraud charges for stealing over $173,000 from a Bronx middle school’s funds.

Friends of Animals to Spay/Neuter 100 Pets Belonging to NYC Residents in Need for Free

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Representatives of Friends of Animals (FoA), an animal protection organization, are taking action to address what they say is a euthanasia crisis in animal shelters across the U.S., with those in New York City being no exception. They said the NYC Animal Care Center euthanized more than 1,400 cats and dogs in the first half of 2024.

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.

Norwood: P.S. / M.S. 20 Hosts High School Fair

By ARIEL PACHECO
Norwood’s P.S. / M.S. 20 – P.O. George J. Werdann, III hosted a high school fair on Friday, Nov. 8, in conjunction with the Office of the Bronx Brough President, providing prospective students with the opportunity to connect with representatives from over 50 schools.

Passage of City Council FARE Act Eliminates Broker Fees for Renters

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Renters received some positive news this week when it was annouonced that Brooklyn City Council Member Chi Ossé’s bill, Intro 360, The Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act, passed with a supermajority of 42 votes in the New York City Council, on Thursday, Nov. 14.