Schools

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. 

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.