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Smoking Cessation Programs Available for Those Aiming to Quit in 2022

By SÍLE MOLONEY
For the millions of people who may be planning to give up smoking as a new year’s resolution in 2022, NYC Health + Hospitals offers smoking cessation programs, specifically designed to help individuals with their objective.   Jacobi Medical Center’s program incorporates both individual and group counseling, and included a six-week intensive plan. Proactive telephone counseling is also available to assist ex-smokers in remaining tobacco-free. Pharmacotherapy recommendations, (PATCH AND GUM) are based on each individual’s complete medical history and a comprehensive tobacco questionnaire.   Social support is also available as part of the treatment and is an important component in


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POTS Partners with City to Distribute Free COVID-19 Home Test Kits to Low-Income Bronx Families

By SÍLE MOLONEY
With COVID-19 cases spiking in New York City, Part of the Solution (POTS) soup kitchen and food pantry recently partnered with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and NYC Health+Hospitals to become a distribution center for 5,800 COVID tests to ensure they were accessible to low-income families during the holidays.   The tests were distributed to those clients who had onsite appointments at the center for any of the comprehensive and personalized services POTS regularly provides to Bronxites to fight poverty and hunger in the borough. Some of the free services available at POTS´ facilities at 2759 Webster Avenue include


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NYC Parks Issues Request for Proposals for a New Sports/Recreation Facility & Café in Ferry Point Park

By SÍLE MOLONEY
NYC Department of Parks & Recreation (Parks) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development, operation, and maintenance of a brand new sports/recreation and food service facility at Ferry Point Park in the Bronx. Parks is looking for creative and comprehensive proposals to bring year-round activities such as soccer, American football, or other sports and recreational interests to this popular 413-acre park.   Additionally, the concessionaire will also be required to develop, operate and maintain a food service facility at a high standard of quality.   With a dramatic view of the East River and Westchester Creek, Ferry


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NYPD Release Bodycam Footage from Police-Involved Shooting on Oct. 2, in 52nd Precinct

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD released body-worn camera footage on Thursday, Dec. 30, in relation to an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Oct. 2, at University Heights Bridge and which involved both the 34th and the 52nd precinct commands.    Norwood News asked the NYPD for more information about the incident and were advised that all details are in the attached video. According to the NYPD, the video includes available evidence leading up to the incident, as well as during the incident. NYPD officials said the agency released the video for clear viewing of the totality of the incident.   All NYPD


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De Blasio, Detective’s Endowment Association Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

By SÍLE MOLONEY
There are those who say the response by outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio to the Black Lives Matter protests of June 2020 defined his time in office. In attempting to meet the moment, while he refused then President Donald Trump’s proposal to send in the National Guard to quash the protests, he was criticized by some for not reigning in the NYPD when, in some instances, officers responded to the protests with violence. On the other hand, he was also criticized by others within the agency who believed he did not always have their backs.   On Thursday, Dec. 30,


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Street Closures Announced for New Year’s Eve Celebration in Times Square

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


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

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


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Op-Ed: Stay Safe and Healthy Over the Holidays

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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NYS Office of General Services Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) announced bidding on Dec. 24 for four construction contracts listed below by county.   Firms interested in receiving additional information or in acquiring bid documents should visit the OGS website at www.ogs.ny.gov and click on the Design & Construction link or call 518-474-0203.   ALBANY COUNTY CONSTRUCTION WORK: Contract No. 46057-C Description Remove & Replace Roof, Building 21 Location State OB Campus – Albany, NY Bid Date 1/26/2022 2:00:00 PM Estimate $1,000,000 – $2,000,000   ALBANY COUNTY HVAC WORK: Contract No. 46057-H Description Remove & Replace Roof, Building 21 Location State


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