Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the United States Accepting Refugees from Ukraine

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers for their thoughts on the United States accepting refugees displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “Anything we can do to help them out would be great. They have no place to go, and Russia is bombing them like crazy; it’s sad. It’s sad what’s going on. I hope there is a good ending, I hope there is peace for everyone there, and I hope Russia doesn’t team up with China because that’s scaring everybody.” David Glickenstein, Jerome Park “I think it’s a good thing because the innocent people get to

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Chair of the New York City Council criminal justice committee, Manhattan City Council Member Carlina Rivera, tweeted on Wednesday that she had written a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, inviting him to take a tour of Rikers Island during his upcoming visit to New York on Thursday, Feb. 3. However, a visit by the president to the controversial City jail was not on the cards in the end, as confirmed by the White House. The president’s visit was instead taken up with various discussions with Mayor Eric Adams and other gun violence prevention expert groups on immediate strategies to

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Gov. Kathy Hochul joined NYC Health + Hospitals president and CEO, Dr. Mitchell Katz, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, and District 11 city council member, Eric Dinowitz, on Tuesday, Feb. 1, to thank the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) medical team for supporting health care workers at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB), located on Kossuth Avenue in Norwood. Hospital officials said the DoD team is comprised of providers, nurses, army medics, respiratory technicians, and command staff. The team arrived on Tuesday, Jan. 25, were trained on hospital policies and procedures, and later began

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY

The 52nd Precinct Community Council, the 52nd Precinct, and Bronx Community Board 7 held a joint Holiday Toy Giveaway on the grounds of the precinct located at 3016 Webster Avenue in Norwood on Dec. 20, 2021 to bring some holiday cheer to local kids and families. 52nd Precinct Community Council president, Brenda Caldwell-Paris, district manager of Bronx Community District 7, Ischia Bravo, Community Affairs Officer for the 52nd precinct, Officer Crystal Reveron, and many other volunteers worked together to ensure the event was a success. Highlights included a winter wonderland display, complete with snowmen, long-legged “toy soldiers” who

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Office of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez released the following statement on Sunday, Jan. 9, confirming that the congresswoman, who represents congressional district 14, covering parts of The Bronx and Queens, had tested positive for COVID-19. “Representative Ocasio-Cortez has received a positive test result for COVID-19. She is experiencing symptoms and recovering at home,” the statement read. It continued, “The Congresswoman received her booster shot this Fall, and encourages everyone to get their booster and follow all CDC guidance.” For information on what to do if you're exposed to COVID, test positive or want to schedule a test or

By SÍLE MOLONEY

In response to the unprecedented surge of omicron cases and citywide testing demand, as reported, the NYC Test & Trace Corps announced on Wednesday, Jan. 5, that, since the surge began in early December, it has doubled the number of City-run test sites available, opening over 100 new fixed and mobile COVID-19 testing sites, as reported, and is currently operating over 200 testing sites throughout New York City. NYC Health + Hospitals president and CEO, Mitchell Katz, MD, said the NYC Test & Trace Corps’ ability to expand the number of COVID-19 testing sites so quickly “by triple

By DAVID GREENE

As the COVID-19 Omicron variant continues to spread across the Bronx, local residents have been seen waiting on increasingly longer lines for vaccination boosters, for COVID-19 testing and for food. Meanwhile many local restaurants have, once again, suspended in-person dining. On Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the COVID-19 mobile testing bus, parked outside St. James’ Park at Jerome Avenue and East 192nd Street in Fordham Manor, moments after being tested, one woman who declined to be identified was asked if she was feeling sick. She replied, “No, but somebody at work got sick, so I’m just being cautious that I

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Five-month-old baby, Mason, from the Bronx, recently celebrated his first Christmas with a virtual visit from Santa at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM). Mason also received some holiday gifts thanks to the 2021 Holidays from the Heart campaign. The Holidays From the Heart Program supports the most vulnerable and financially challenged patients at CHAM. “During this holiday season, as we move through the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, we sadly must restrict all visitors to CHAM,” Montefiore officials wrote on the Holidays from the Heart campaign page. “Through donations to the Holidays From the Heart campaign, we seek

By Dr. DAVE A. CHOKSHI

The holidays are here, and I know many New Yorkers are making difficult decisions on how to connect with family, friends and loved ones. This is a time of the year we all look forward to, and while this holiday may not be exactly what we wished for, we can still make it a safe and healthy one by taking a few precautions. COVID-19 cases are surging in New York City and across the country because of the Omicron variant, and we expect the steep increase to continue in the coming weeks. Hospitalizations will also follow, particularly among the

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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the United States Accepting Refugees from Ukraine

No Visit to Rikers by Biden as WITNESS launches Hats & Gloves Campaign

Hochul Thanks North Central Bronx Staff and DoD Emergency COVID-19 Team during Visit

52nd Precinct Community Council, NYPD & Bronx CB7 Bring Holiday Cheer at Toy Giveaway

Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez Tests Positive for COVID-19

NYC Test & Trace Team Doubles Number of Testing Sites To Deal with Omicron Surge

COVID Closures Return Across The Bronx with Long Lines for Testing, Boosters & Food

Montefiore’s “Holidays From the Heart” Program Supports Most Vulnerable and Financially Challenged Patients

Op-Ed: Stay Safe and Healthy Over the Holidays