UPDATE U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders Holds Roundtable to Discuss His Support for Bowman in Mott Haven

By DAVID GREENE

Independent U.S. Senator for Vermont and former U.S. presidential primary candidate Bernie Sanders held a roundtable for roughly ten minutes with four selected journalists from the New York City area on Saturday, June 22, in the Mott Haven section of The Bronx, just before he joined Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Democratic Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) at a rally in Mott Haven’s St. Mary’s Park.

UPDATE One Pathway Foundation Dedicated to Helping Immigrants with Their University Education Launches

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Under the motto “Creating Paths to a Better Future!” the One Pathway, Inc. foundation launched on Tuesday, June 4, at the Chase Community Center in Harlem, located at 55 West 125th Street, and according to its founders, is designed to empower immigrants and take advantage of their experience and educational training to “fly higher.”

Op-Ed: Ruth Mullen Riverdale Huddle Denounce Ben Franklin Democratic Club’s Negative Mailer re A.D. 81

By RUTH MULLEN RIVERDALE HUDDLE

We, of the Ruth Mullen Riverdale Huddle, were deeply offended by the Democratic Team – 81st A.D. mailer, as community members, voters, and activists who care about truth and decency in political discourse in our community. The mailer violated both principles and revealed the brand of leadership that (Assemblyman) Jeff Dinowitz (A.D. 81) and his slate have and will provide.

Op-Ed: Northwest Bronx Indivisible Committee Offended by Ben Franklin Democratic Club’s Mailer re A.D. 81

By NORTHWEST BRONX INDIVISIBLE STEERING COMMITTEE

We the undersigned members of the steering committee of Northwest Bronx Indivisible are deeply offended by the Ben Franklin Democratic Club’s 81st A.D. mailer. As community members, voters, and activists, we care about truth and decency in political discourse. The mailer violates both principles through its inflammatory accusations that the Unity (Democratic) Club candidates use antisemitic tropes and disregard public safety. We condemn the mailer. We believe it distorts truth.

Bronx BP Hosts Annual Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony at Borough Hall, Honors Various Residents

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted the annual Juneteenth flag-raising celebration outside Borough Hall located at 851 Grand Concourse on Tuesday, June 18. Signed into law on May 17, 2021, by U.S. President Joe Biden, Juneteenth is celebrating its 3rd year as an official U.S. holiday commemorating the end of slavery in Texas and the United States.

Van Cortlandt Jewish Center Board President & Chair Respond to Allegations of Disinformation re Sale of Center

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Van Cortlandt Jewish Center (VCJC) President Stu Harris and Board Chair Jack Kleinfeld have responded to a recent op-ed published in the Norwood News in relation to the proposed sale of the center.

Op-Ed: The VCJC Disinformation and Distortion Campaign

By GARY AXELBANK

Van Cortlandt Jewish Center (VCJC) President Stu Harris and Board Chair Jack Kleinfeld have succeeded in boasting about their disinformation and distortion campaign that has resulted in the worst possible real estate deal available, not only for the VCJC congregation, but for the community at large as well.

Health Check: Collaborating with the Community on Health & Wellness Education

By CARLOS TEJADA

On a typical month, I get to connect with hundreds of people at churches, community centers, colleges, shelters and more as a community health specialist within Montefiore Hospital’s Office of Community and Population Health. One person I met at a community education event is Matthew Greco, events manager for Presbyterian Senior Services (PSS) Life! University.

Torres and PR Resident Commissioner Urge Biden Administration to Restore Electricity to PR

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González-Colón (PR) sent a letter on Thursday, June 13, to U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm regarding the current energy crisis in Puerto Rico. Torres represents a large section of The Bronx, stretching from the northwest to the south, including a large Puerto Rican community.