Bronx Former Attorney Pleads Guilty To Large-Scale Immigration Fraud

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A Bronx-based former immigration attorney, Kofi Amankwaa, pled guilty to immigration fraud in federal court on Sept. 17 in connection with his supervision of a multi-year scheme to file fraudulent immigration documents under the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”), federal prosecutors said. As reported in January, Attorney General Letitia James sued Amankwaa and other lawyers for scamming immigrants.

Bronxites Honor Those Lost in the September 11th Attacks

By DAVID GREENE

Bronxites across the borough gathered once again on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to remember those who were killed and injured during the September 11th attacks on America in 2001.

Wakefield Library Gets Funding of $360K for Infrastructure and ADA Upgrades

By ARIEL PACHECO

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and District 11 City Council Member Eric Dinowitz were at New York Public Library’s Wakefield branch on Sept. 3 to present a check for $360,000 for infrastructure upgrades and increased accessibility for people with disabilities.

Local Youth Choirs Invited to Submit Entries to Perform on NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” Broadcast

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NBC 4 New York/WNBC and Telemundo 47/WNJU are offering an exciting opportunity for a local youth choir this holiday season. Starting today, Sept. 17, and continuing through Oct. 13, choral groups are invited to visit nbcnewyork.com/choir or telemundo47.com/choir and submit an entry for this year’s Star Choir competition.

Montefiore Holds Maternal Child Health Competency Fair

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Montefiore Health System officials recently announced the launch of a new nursing education program which provides annual competency training and skills fairs for nurses across its maternal child health departments and neonatal intensive care units at its Wakefield campus, at 600 East 233rd Street, and its Weiler campus at 1825 Eastchester Road in Morris Park.

NYC Culture Commissioner Seeks Bronx Creatives for Paid Role to Review Arts Grant Applications

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Laurie E. Cumbo is appealing to the NYC creative community for help finding Bronx creatives to fill a panel who will review funding applications for cultural projects.

Local Students Enjoy Trip to Bronx Zoo

By Dr. Joyce Bloom

Under the leadership of Principal Serge Marshall Davis, members of the Animals and Exercise Club at P.S. / M.S. 95 Sheila Mencher School enjoy special opportunities, and recently that included a trip to the Wildlife Conservation Society at the Bronx Zoo.