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.

Funding for New Elevators & Free Turkeys Make for a Happy Thanksgiving at Tracey Towers

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Assemblymember John Zaccaro, Jr. (A.D. 80) has announced he secured $10 million in State funding that will be used to replace the elevators at Tracey Towers with new ones.

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.

Bronx Democrats Hold Get-Out-the-Vote Rally for Harris Walz Campaign

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made a surprise guest appearance at The Bronx Democratic Party’s get-out-the-vote rally for the Harris Walz presidential campaign held at the Party’s headquarters on Williamsbridge Road in Morris Park on a sunny Sunday, Sept. 8.

Montefiore-Einstein $5.4M HRSA Grant to Enhance Medical Care & Social Support for Bronx Moms & Babies

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore-Einstein) are increasing resources for expectant families to improve their overall health and well-being thanks to a $5.4 million Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant for their Bronx Healthy Start Partnership.

Queens Woman Charged with Immigration Scam Stealing $73K from Bronxites of Caribbean Descent

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Wednesday, July 31, that a Queens woman has been charged with defrauding ten Bronxites of Carribbean descent out of $73,000 by promising to improve their immigration status.

City Marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30

By SÍLE MOLONEY

“World Day Against Trafficking in Persons” is marked on July 30. According to the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (MOEDGBV), human trafficking is the use of power and control to force, trick, or coerce someone into engaging in providing labor or services, which can include commercial sex.

Abandoned Pitbull Rescued by Allerton Residents & Placed for Adoption Later Euthanized by ACC

By SÍLE MOLONEY

After an “extremely hungry” and “dehydrated” pitbull was found abandoned in the Allerton section of The Bronx on Saturday, May 4, and was later placed in the care of Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC), the pitbull in question was later euthanized by the center, much to the devastation of the local residents who helped rescue him.

Mayor, Council Speaker Strike Deal on $112.4 Billion Balanced FY 2025 Budget

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan, members of the City Council, and senior members of the Adams administration announced an agreement on Friday, June 28, for an on-time, balanced, and fiscally-responsible $112.4 billion adopted budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.