Bronx H.S. of Science Student Honored by Girl Scouts for Advocacy of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Sarah Lin, a senior at Bedford Park’s Bronx High School of Science, has been chosen as Girl Scouts of Greater New York’s (GSGNY) 2024 Future Woman of Distinction, and was honored for her exemplary leadership and advocacy according to the organization. GSGNY presented Lin with the prestigious award at its 32nd Annual Women of Distinction breakfast on October 30.

Concourse: CM Stevens Awards $25K for Rev. T. Wendell Foster Rec Center Repairs & Programming

By SÍLE MOLONEY

City Council Member Althea Stevens (C.D. 16) joined other officials on Friday, Oct. 11, to present a check for $25,000 to the nonprofit organization SCAN Harbor, Inc., to fund programming and general renovations at the Rev. T. Wendell Foster Recreation Center located in the Concourse section of The Bronx.

NY Lottery: Third-Prize Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Officials from the New York Lottery announced on Sunday, Nov. 10, two third-prize-winning tickets were sold for the Nov 9 Powerball drawing in The Bronx and in Queens.

Help Spend “The People’s Money” by Submitting Local Project Ideas that Require Funding

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Civic Engagement Commission is encouraging New Yorkers to participate in the 3rd Annual “People’s Money” initiative, the City’s citywide participatory budgeting process.

NY Lottery: Top Prize-Winning Ticket Sold in Mott Haven

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Lottery announced on Nov. 7 one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the Nov 6 TAKE 5 evening drawing. They said the prize-winning ticket, worth $32,714.50, was sold at NYC St. Ann’s Wine & Liquors, located at 210 St. Ann’s Avenue in the Mott Haven section of The Bronx.

Lehman College Conference Spotlights Blockchain, AI, and the Bronx’s Growing Role in Digital Innovation

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Lehman College’s School of Business hosted its 2nd Annual Digital Assets Conference on Oct. 23 at the College, bringing together industry experts, local entrepreneurs, and students to explore blockchain, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, and the impact these technologies are having on society.

Allerton: Special Ed Students March for White Cane Day

By ARIEL PACHECO

Dozens of blind and visually impaired students ranging from age 5 to 21 from Allerton’s The New York Institute for Special Education (NYISE) took part in a march to celebrate White Cane Day on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Unity Dems, Rivera Campaign for “Yes” Vote to Prop 1

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Unity Democratic Club joined State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33) on Sunday, Oct. 13, in Riverdale to urge voters to flip their ballot and vote “Yes” to Proposition 1 (Prop 1) in the upcoming general election on Nov. 5. Prop 1 is one of six proposals on the ballot this year and requires a vote by New Yorkers on whether to change the State Constitution, after the NY State Legislature passed the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in two consecutive legislative sessions.

Bronx Afterschool Programs Celebrate Lights On After School

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The nonprofit, Good Shepherd Services, announced on Thursday, Oct. 24, that the afterschool programs at three Fordham Heights schools, P.S. 386, the School for Environmental Citizenship at Creston Acdemy, M.S. 447, also at Creston Academy, and P.S. 279, Captain Manuel Rivera, Jr., recently celebrated the “Lights On Afterschool” initiative, a nationwide program launched in October 2000, to showcase the importance and impact of afterschool programs.