DSNY Issues ‘Snow Alert’ for Tuesday, January 26 from 2 a.m., Travel Advisory to Take Effect, ASP Suspended

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has issued a snow alert for Tuesday, Jan. 26 beginning at 2 a.m. Based on current forecasts, the department expects snowfall beginning early Tuesday morning and continuing throughout the day. Total accumulations of less than 2 inches are forecast. All winter weather information and information about the City’s response to the storm can be found by visiting the City’s Severe Weather website at www.nyc.gov/severeweather or by calling 311. DSNY officials said their workers and equipment are prepared for the snow fall. Salt spreaders are filled and ready to go. Additionally, some

In Fight to Debunk Census Myths, MMCC Secures Grant (Picture)

By Dawn Clancy

Editor’s Pick The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center will hold its annual gala on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. Hosted by former NFL Denver Bronco, Reggie Rivers, the event will honor Melissa Bindra, a real estate executive and affordable housing developer in the Bronx, and Stephen Ritz, the founder of Green Bronx Machine. MMCC will also bestow special honors on its COVID Superheroes. The event is virtual, and tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information and for ticket pricing, visit https://www.mmcc.org/. Events Are you itching to travel, and want to have fun while testing your U.S. geography knowledge?

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers for their thoughts on the January 6th riots at the U.S. Capitol. “I’ve been in a daze. I’m very upset. I feel for these people’s lives, and I walk around afraid because you never know; they could shoot and I could get hit, you know? It’s very scary. I hope the transition will be peaceful. So far, it’s nice and quiet. It’s so sad but yes, [President-elect Joe] Biden will bring the country together, yes. You’ve got to have faith.” Roxanne Home,

By RACHEL DALLOO

The new year ushered in some good news for seniors, non-driving shoppers, people with disabilities, and parents with small kids in strollers as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) officially opened another ADA compliant elevator in the Bronx on Wednesday, Jan. 6, in the presence of a number of Bronx elected officials. The elevator at Gun Hill Road subway station in Olinville, which serves the number 5 and 2 subway lines, is a welcome development for those who had previously struggled climbing the many flights of steps in order to access the upper platforms, all while carrying strollers, bags, wheelchairs

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

A new generation of nonprofit organizations are lending a hand to help with homelessness in the city. Some are even being led by passionate twenty-somethings, and one was founded by a teenager not yet old enough to vote. SustainABLE Start is run by more than 80 high-schoolers across the country. Founded by Chloe Trujillo, a 17-year-old, high school senior, the organization pays special attention to the hygiene needs of the homeless population. By distributing what are described as eco-friendly hygiene kits throughout the city, the group hopes to make an impact on one of the most vulnerable

By DAWN CLANCY

The Bronx Community Board 7 Housing, Land Use, and Economic Development Committee approved a request on Tuesday, Jan. 13, by the Stagg Group for an early work permit in relation to construction work at 140 West Fordham Road in University Heights, permitting the group to start work at the site at 8.30 a.m. on Saturdays. To expedite construction at the site, Stagg Group project manager, Chris Miele, had attended the meeting and requested a letter of support from the committee to obtain the required early start work permit from the Department of Buildings (DOB). Work is typically permitted

By MIRIAM QUINOÑES & SÍLE MOLONEY

On Thursday Jan. 7, Councilman Fernando Cabrera, representing District 14, joined the 52nd Precinct Community Affairs Unit and the NYPD Explorers in painting over graffiti that had been sprayed on the walls of the Kingsbridge Armory at the junction of Kingsbridge Road and Jerome Avenue. Speaking to the Norwood News after the bulk of the work had been completed, Cabrera, who is serving his final term as a council member and is currently running for Bronx borough president, said, “We’re right here at the Kingsbridge Armory. This was full of graffiti. News 12 reached out to us about

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Lottery announced on Saturday, Jan. 16, that one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the Jan. 15 TAKE-5 drawing. The ticket, worth $74,021.00, was purchased at BP gas station, located at 824 Allerton Avenue in the Allerton section of The Bronx. It was the second top prize winning ticket sold in the Bronx in the space of a few days. On Friday, Jan. 15, the Norwood News reported that another winning ticket in Jan. 14 TAKE-5 drawing, worth $63,584.00, was purchased at UMK Inc, located at 5582 Broadway in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx. The

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Picking up where it left off when the pandemic hit last spring, Teddy Cars, car dealers in Nissans and Volkswagens, located on Boston Road in the Edenwald section of the Bronx announced on Friday, Jan. 15, that it will be continuing its $20,000 commitment to music education in the Bronx. A year ago, the Teddy Cars Bronx Music Grant Program promised $20,000 in funding to ten school and community music programs in the Bronx. After funding five, the “Music Matters’ program was put on hold because of the pandemic. Beginning this month, once again, representatives said the dealership will resume

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DSNY Issues ‘Snow Alert’ for Tuesday, January 26 from 2 a.m., Travel Advisory to Take Effect, ASP Suspended

Out & About: The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center Annual Gala & More

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the January 6th Riots at the U.S. Capitol

New Elevator at Gun Hill Road Station A Step Towards a More Equal Bronx

Nonprofit Run by Teens Helps City’s Homeless

Early Saturday Works Approved on Fordham Road by Bronx CB7 Housing & Land Use Committee

CM Cabrera, 52nd Pct Community Affairs & NYPD Explorers Paint Over Graffiti on Kingsbridge Armory

Second Take-5 Top-Prize Winning Ticket Sold in The Bronx in a Week

Teddy Car Dealers Resumes ‘Music Matters’ Grants of $20,000 towards Bronx Music Programs