2013-02-07

Be Healthy: Reduce Risk for Heart Disease, Manage Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is the single most significant risk factor for heart disease. When your blood pressure stays within healthy ranges, you reduce the strain on your heart, arteries, and kidneys which keeps you healthier longer. Here are some tips to keep your heart healthier.

Kingsbridge Armory Talks Revolve Around Ice Group

Negotiations are heating up for what could be a landmark benefits agreement between a grassroots community group and a developer looking to take over the Kingsbridge Armory. But both sides are playing their cards close to their vests as the city negotiates with both of the finalists who want to redevelop the Armory.

Sen. Hassell-Thompson’s New Norwood Office Space

Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson is setting up new bi-weekly office hours inside Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, 3450 Dekalb Avenue (at Gun Hill Road) in the Bronx. She joins Councilman Oliver Koppell and Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz who also have office hours at MMCC. On Wednesday, Feb. 6, and every other Wednesday after that, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hassell-Thompson will have a staff member on site ready to assist anyone in need.

Remembering Magnolia Helene Sibley-Wilson (March 20, 2011–January 27, 2013)

Magnolia Helene Sibley-Wilson, beloved daughter of Kendra Sibley and Sasha Wilson and sister of Delphinium Sibley-Wilson, died in her sleep on Jan. 27 at the family’s home in Kingsbridge Heights. According to her parents, Magnolia loved stairs, swinging at the park, turning on lights, wearing other people’s shoes, climbing her neighbor’s stoops, and reading. She provided so much joy and light in the lives of her family and many others during the 22 months of her life, and is desperately missed. Magnolia’s parents lived in Norwood before moving to Kingsbridge Heights and have taught in the northwest Bronx for most of their professional lives. Last Thursday evening, the family held an emotional memorial service for Magnolia at the Amalgamated Houses. To honor Magnolia and her love of books, her family has set up a fund at the New York Public Library that will be used to buy children’s books for libraries in the Bronx.