Religion

Three Kings Event Brings Joy to Bronx Kids

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES
The Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade Committee held its 2nd Annual Health & Resource Fair & Toy Giveaway to mark Three Kings Day (Jan. 6) on Saturday, Jan. 4. This year, the event was held at James Monroe Houses, located at 1780 Story Avenue in Soundview.

Former Bronx Resident Arrested for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS & Sharing Info on Homemade Explosives

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Federal prosecutors announced on Friday, Nov. 22, that a former 33-year-old Bronx resident, Erald Alimehmeti, was arrested in connection with a complaint charging him with allegedly attempting to provide material support to ISIS (the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham) and allegedly distributing instructional information regarding the making of explosives. Alimehmeti appeared in federal court Friday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron and was ordered detained.

Mayor Appoints Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch as Next Police Commissioner

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20, the appointment of the current commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), Jessica Tisch, as the next commissioner of the New York City Police Department (NYPD), effective Monday, Nov. 25, replacing interim Police Commissioner Tom Donlon in the role.

Police Step Up Presence on Rosh Hashanah

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police were seen stationed outside the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center at 3880 Sedgwick Avenue in Van Cortlandt Village on Wednesday, Oct. 2, while inside congregants presumably celebrated the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, marking the new year in Judaism.

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.