NYC Emergency Management “Commissioner for a Day” Essay Contest Deadline Feb. 3 at 11.59 p.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

All New York City high school students are invited to participate in the fourth annual NYC Emergency Management “Commissioner for a Day” essay contest. Entrants must submit an original essay and complete an application form. The NYC Emergency Management Commissioner will select the winner who will be invited to participate in the Commissioner for a Day ceremony.

UPDATE Primaries 2024: Unity Democratic Club Announces Endorsements & Votes on Healthcare Resolution

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Unity Democratic Club, which serves members of the Democratic Party throughout the northwest Bronx, announced on Friday, Jan. 26, its official endorsements for the upcoming 2024 elections. It also voted on a specific healthcare related resolution in support of the NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees.

UPDATE Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Possibility of a Second Trump Presidency

By DAVID GREENE

With the recent win by former U.S. President Donald Trump in the Iowa Republican presidential caucuses, and his projected win in the New Hampshire Republican Primary, this week we asked readers their thoughts on the possibility of a second Trump presidency.

UPDATE Angellyh Yambo Foundation Hosts First Youth Gun Violence Prevention Summit

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Coinciding loosely with Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 15 and the late Angellyh Yambo’s birthday, which falls on Jan. 24, the Angellyh Yambo Foundation (AYF), which launched on the first anniversary of the teen’s death, held its 1st Youth Gun Violence Prevention Summit on Friday, Jan. 19, in the South Bronx.

DSNY Issues Second Snow Alert starting Friday, January 19 from 3 a.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has issued a second snow alert for Friday, Jan. 19, beginning at 3 a.m. The alert will remain in effect through 1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20.

NY Lottery: Third-Prize-Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Pelham Gardens

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Lottery announced on Jan. 14 that a third-prize-winning ticket was sold in the Pelham Gardens section of The Bronx for the Jan. 13 Powerball drawing. They said the ticket was sold at Surin Discount Liquors, located a 2444 Eastchester Road, and was worth $50,000.

DSNY Issues Snow Alert for Monday, January 15, 2024 from 6 p.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has issued a “snow alert” for Monday, Jan. 15, beginning at 6 p.m. and remains in effect through 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.

NY Lottery: Winning Ticket Sold in Jerome Park

By SÍLE MOLONEY

It was a lucky weekend for one Jerome Park resident. The New York Lottery announced that one top-prize winning ticket was sold in the neighborhood for the Jan. 13 midday drawing. Lottery officials said the ticket was sold at JB Gas & Food, located at 2947 Jerome Avenue, and was worth $19,795.50.

School Children Plant 400 Donated Daffodil Bulbs Honoring 9/11 & COVID-19 Victims

By DAVID GREENE

In partnership with the nonprofit New Yorkers 4 Parks (NY4P) which each year organizes the cityside “Daffodil Project,” in honor of various New Yorkers who have died, students of two local public schools based in Norwood came together on Nov. 9 to plant 400 donated daffodil bulbs.

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NYC Emergency Management “Commissioner for a Day” Essay Contest Deadline Feb. 3 at 11.59 p.m.

UPDATE Primaries 2024: Unity Democratic Club Announces Endorsements & Votes on Healthcare Resolution

UPDATE Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Possibility of a Second Trump Presidency

UPDATE Angellyh Yambo Foundation Hosts First Youth Gun Violence Prevention Summit

DSNY Issues Second Snow Alert starting Friday, January 19 from 3 a.m.

NY Lottery: Third-Prize-Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Pelham Gardens

DSNY Issues Snow Alert for Monday, January 15, 2024 from 6 p.m.

NY Lottery: Winning Ticket Sold in Jerome Park

School Children Plant 400 Donated Daffodil Bulbs Honoring 9/11 & COVID-19 Victims