Housing

Freedom Youth Family Justice Center Continues to Fight Human Trafficking

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Freedom Youth Family Justice Center (FYFJC), which seeks to empower, strengthen, and stabilize victims and survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence, held a “Stars of Freedom” annual gala on Friday, Jan. 24, at Eastwood Manor in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx. Founded by Monique Riley, CEO, in conjunction with her husband, Joseph Riley, executive director, the Freedom Youth team took some well-deserved time out to celebrate their hard work and honor survivors, friends and allies.

Two Residential Fires Displace More Bronx Residents

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Two recent residential fires in the north Bronx have left more residents displaced, Red Cross officials said. An FDNY spokesperson said there were no injuries reported following a residential fire at 3065 Grand Concourse in Bedford Park on Wednesday night, Jan. 29. FDNY officials said they received a call at 9.53 p.m. for a reported fire at the 6-story, multiple dwelling located between East 203rd Street and East 204th Street.

Mayor Appoints Marjorie Velázquez to Tenant Protection Role

By DAVID GREENE
Embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams last month announced 17 new appointments and promotions within City government to fill various vacancies. The appointments come as the City Hall exodus continues, and amid a federal bribery probe into the mayor’s 2021 election campaign that continues to cast a shadow over his administration. The mayor denies any wrongdoing and his case is ongoing.

Sanitation Dept Issues Snow Alert for Sunday, January 19, at 7 a.m.

By SLE MOLONEY
NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has issued a snow alert for Sunday, Jan. 19, beginning at 7 a.m. and continuing until 2 a.m. Monday. A snow alert is the department’s “higher level” snow-fighting notification, as opposed to the “lower level” winter operations advisory. DSNY officials said that while there have been several winter operations advisories issued this winter already, this is the first storm to warrant a snow alert.