Bridge and Street Closures in The Bronx, Jan. 7 to Jan. 9, 2022

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following street and bridge closures in the Bronx from Jan. 7 to Jan. 9 2022. East 144th Street between Gerard Avenue and Exterior Street This street will be closed Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 31 to facilitate crane operation. East 144th Street between Gerard Avenue and Walton Avenue This street will be closed Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 10 to facilitate crane operation. East 146th Street between Gerard Avenue and Exterior Street/River Avenue This street will be closed 24/7 through

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a “snow alert” for Thursday, Jan. 6, from 7 p.m. The alert will stay in effect for a minimum of 24 hours. Based on prevailing forecasts, the department expects snowfall to begin Thursday evening, with a possibility of up to 6 inches of snow falling overnight and into Friday afternoon. DSNY officials said all winter weather information about the City’s response to the storm can be found by visiting the City’s Severe Weather website at www.nyc.gov/severeweather, or by calling 311. Department officials said amid a snow alert, the department

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department announced on Dec. 30, a number of street closures, outlined further below, related to the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square. Street closures and parking restrictions are expected to cause traffic delays, and NYPD officials said the use of public transportation is highly recommended. Beginning at 4 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, Times Square will be closed to vehicular traffic. At approximately 3 p.m. attendees will be directed by police officers to gather in separate viewing sections. When one section reaches capacity, people will be directed to the next viewing section. As

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following street closures in the Bronx from Dec. 24, 2021 to Jan. 10, 2022. East 144th Street between Gerard Avenue and Walton Avenue This street will be closed Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan 10, 2022, to facilitate crane operation. East 160th Street between Forest Avenue and Tinton Avenue This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 31, to facilitate crane operation. Harrod Place between Westchester Avenue and

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced on Dec. 18 that, after 58 years of service, a fleet of subway cars known as the R-32s, nicknamed the Brightliners, and which are among the oldest subway cars to operate in the world, will officially retire from service. To commemorate the historic occasion and the subway cars’ unique design, New York City Transit (NYCT) is placing one R-32 train in service on four consecutive Sundays from mid-December through early January. The first run took place on Sunday, Dec. 19. According to the MTA, the R-32s were the first large fleet of mass-produced

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

July 1, 2022, will mark the start of another fiscal year for New York City government, designated as FY 2023 (FY23). Although still seven months away, community boards across the city have started the process of submitting their annual Capital and Expense Budget Requests which inform the borough president, city council, and mayor about the priorities in each community district. Officially known as the Statement of Community Needs and Community Board Budget Requests Fiscal Year 2023, the 37-page document identifies the most pressing concerns in each local community. On Nov. 30, Bronx Community Board 7 (CB7) voted on, and

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following street closures in the Bronx from Dec. 17, 2021 to Jan. 10, 2022. East 144th Street between Gerard Avenue and Walton Avenue This street will be closed Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan 10, 2022, to facilitate crane operation. East 160th Street between Forest Avenue and Tinton Avenue This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 31, to facilitate crane operation. Bergen Avenue between East 152nd Street and Westchester Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police confirmed on Friday, Dec. 17, that a man has been arrested following a murder in at 241st subway station in Wakefield. On Monday, Dec. 13, at approximately 00.41 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been stabbed at 241st Street and White Plains Road station, located in the 47th precinct / Transit District 12. Upon arrival at the mezzanine to the 2 train, police observed an unidentified man with a stab wound to the torso. EMS also responded and transported the victim to Montefiore Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following street closures in the Bronx from Dec. 10, 2021 to Jan. 10, 2022. East 144th Street between Gerard Avenue and Walton Avenue This street will be closed Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 10, 2022, to facilitate crane operation. East 160th Street between Forest Avenue and Tinton Avenue This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 31, 2021, to facilitate crane operation. Bergen Avenue between East 152nd