Norwood: Food & Mask Giveaway Lines Are Not Getting Shorter

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A further food and mask giveaway was held at Hull Avenue and 204th Street in Norwood on Sept. 3, 2020, as food insecurity continues to be a concern for many families across The Bronx. The event was promoted by the American Albanian Open Hand Association, Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, State Sen. Jamaal Bailey, Congressman Adriano Espaillat, City Councilman Andrew Cohen, State Committee Leader Elect Sandra Pabon, and Male District Leader Elect Marcos Sierra. In addition to those listed on the event flyer as the event organizers and promoters, among those who joined to volunteer on the day at the event

By SÍLE MOLONEY

This event has been postponed until further notice. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, charter school leaders from schools across New York City – independents, replicators, and CMOs, alike – who have already opened or plan to open this week with virtual or hybrid learning will share best practices and lessons learned in preparing for the 2020-21 school year. The charter school leaders have spent the summer months planning and developing comprehensive plans to maximize student learning in various learning environments. Their personalized plans account for student and staff safety and seek to meet the needs of their English language

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following the threat of a teachers’ strike, and subsequent negotiations, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, UFT President Michael Mulgrew, CSA President Mark Cannizzaro, and DC 37 Executive Director Henry A. Garrido announced on Tuesday, Sept. 1, an agreement to delay in-person learning in schools to Sept. 21. Teachers will report to buildings on Sept. 8 as originally scheduled, but will have dedicated time for training, professional development, and readiness to collaborate and prepare for blended and remote learning before in-person learning begins on Sept 21. Beginning Sept. 16, teachers will begin to engage students in

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Most Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) services will operate on Sunday schedules for the Labor Day holiday, Monday, Sept. 7, with subway and bus options for customers traveling to NYC-area beaches. Metro-North Railroad will operate on a regular weekday schedule. Front door-boarding and fare collection has resumed on MTA buses. Customers are reminded to wear masks and social distance when possible while using the system. Wearing a face covering on public transportation is required by law under executive order 202.18 issued by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo effective April 17. The MTA launched its “Mask Force” on July 20 as part

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Lottery today announced there were multiple top-prize winning tickets sold for the Aug 28 TAKE-5 drawing. The tickets were sold in The Bronx, Cape Vincent and Potsdam. The tickets were sold at the following locations: EL CHATO DELI GROCERY located at 2002 ELLIS AVE in BRONX, which sold 1 prize winning ticket worth $22,449.00 KINNEY DRUGS #017 located at 200 MARKET ST in POTSDAM, which sold 1 prize winning ticket worth $22,449.00 AUBREY’S SHOPPING CENTER & INN located at 342 E BROADWAY in CAPE VINCENT, which sold 1 prize winning ticket worth $22,449.00 Take 5 numbers are

By DAVID GREENE

A motorcyclist is fighting for his life after colliding with a Consolidated Edison truck in Westchester Square. According to NYPD Sergeant and police spokeswoman, Jessica McRorie, the accident was reported at 2 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Silver Street and East Tremont Avenue in the Westchester Square section of the Bronx. Upon the arrival of officers from the 45th precinct, McRorie said, “Officers discovered a 25-year-old male unconscious and unresponsive, lying in the roadway with severe body trauma.” McRorie continued, “EMS responded to the location and transported the aided to New York Health and Hospital’s Jacobi Hospital, where he

By DAVID GREENE

Following a walk-out by Foodtown deli workers on June 29, 2020, after employment contract negotiations broke down with employer, PSK Supermarkets, in Mineola, Long Island, a further strike was planned for Thursday, Aug. 27 as hopes of brokering a deal seemed to fade. The planned strike had the potential to impact as many as 67 workers at 11 stores across the metropolitan area. On Friday, Aug. 21, union officials from United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), Local 342, who represent deli workers, were seen handing out flyers outside the Foodtown store at 283 East 204th Street in

By JASON GONZALEZ

Data analysis by both State and City health departments shows that the COVID-19 virus disproportionately impacted Bronxites for a whole host of reasons, one of which was lack of access to healthcare, especially in low-income communities. On Friday, July 31, City Councilwoman for District 16, Vanessa Gibson, took a step towards addressing that disparity in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx. “We are here at River Park Towers unveiling a new mobile health care clinic facility in partnership with Morris Heights Health Center, following a disturbing article that we read about in June that talked about the unconfirmed COVID cases here at the towers,” Gibson

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

On any given morning people can be seen walking, running, or biking along Mosholu Parkway. Benches on the sidewalks can even provide a contemplative resting stop for others. For Barbara Korman however, the landscaped thoroughfare provides a source of inspiration for her art. Korman has lived in Bedford Park for 50 years, the last 42 of which she has spent in the same two-bedroom apartment, having converted one of the bedrooms into a studio. The passage of time has not caused the artist to slow down however. “I’m always working,” Korman said. When asked if the pandemic had impacted