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Update: DSNY Addresses Food Complaints, Says Some May Not Be Linked to “Get Food NYC” Program

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Last July, some residents had complained about the quality of the food they were receiving from the City’s Get Food NYC program. One of the residents was Suzanne Tureck from Norwood who, at the time, had various complaints, particularly with regard to fresh food produce. She said the quality was suboptimal, sometimes the food was gone off, or the food delivered was of a type that she didn’t eat, even when she had specified in her order that she didn’t eat certain types of food.   “I was receiving a box of food every three days,” said Tureck at the


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Kingsbridge: Search for Two Men Wanted in Connection with Gas Station Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the two men seen in the attached surveillance photos in the context of a burglary that occurred in the 50th precinct, in Kingsbridge.   On Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at around 7.10 p.m., inside a gas station located at 317 West 230th Street, the two men entered the gas attendant’s booth, and removed approximately $1,200 dollars before fleeing northbound on Riverdale Avenue in a black SUV. Surveillance photos of the suspects obtained from the incident location are attached.   Anyone with information with regard to this incident is


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DSNY Issues ‘Winter Operations Advisory’ for Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Due to the chance of winter weather in the forecast, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Wednesday, January 20 starting at 12:01 a.m. Snow showers are expected beginning in the early morning and continuing through the afternoon. No roadway accumulations are expected. The department’s salt spreaders are ready and may be actively spreading salt, if necessary.   The department is coordinating with other City agencies on snow clearing protocol in accordance with each agency’s written snow plan. All relevant city agencies have been notified and the Department will continue to monitor forecasts


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Norwood: Search for Missing 16-Year-Old Girl

By SÍLE MOLONEY
   The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in ascertaining the whereabouts of Asiamarie Ortiz, 16, of 3424 Gates Place in the Norwood section of the Bronx, who was reported missing in the 52nd precinct.   Asiamarie was last seen at her home at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. She is described as 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs 130 pounds, has  brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black coat, black shirt, and black/red baseball hat.   Anyone with information with regard to this missing person is asked


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Espaillat, Torres Endorse Pierina Sanchez in the 14th City Council District Race

By SÍLE MOLONEY
   On Sunday, Jan. 17, Congressmen Adriano Espaillat and Ritchie Torres who, individually, represent parts of Manhattan and the Bronx and together represent 100 percent of City Council District 14, announced their joint endorsement of Pierina Sanchez in the 14th City Council District primary due to take place in June.   A press release from the Sanchez campaign read that the endorsements were “reflections of the grassroots momentum and community support born-and-raised Bronxite, Pierina, has harnessed in her people-powered movement in the Bronx.” It also made reference to both congressmen being well known and highly respected throughout the borough.  


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Biden-Harris Campaign Surrogate & Obama White House Alum, Troy Blackwell, Joins District 15 Race

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Troy Blackwell, a former aide on the Biden-Harris campaign and an Obama White House aide, announced his candidacy for New York City Council District 15 in the Bronx on Monday, Jan. 18. According to Blackwell’s campaign, he issued the announcement on Monday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.   Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. AmeriCorps has been charged with


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CM Cabrera Calls for Surrender of Illegal Guns, Greater Gun Safety as Child Shot in Head in Fordham Manor

City & State Leaders Look to Reduce Hot Car Deaths Following Kingsbridge Incident
By SÍLE MOLONEY
   New York City Councilman for the 14th City Council District and majority whip, Fernando Cabrera, called for stronger gun safety awareness for registered weapons on Monday, Jan. 18, on the same day that police reported a child in the Bronx suffered a gunshot wound to the head.   NYPD confirmed to Norwood News by phone that on Monday, Jan. 18, at 12.30 in the afternoon, at Fordham Hill Oval in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx, an 8-year-old boy was shot in the head. He was transported to New York (Columbia) Presbyterian Hospital in critical condition. When asked


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City Will Arrange Transportation for NYC Seniors to Get Vaccinated

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Beginning Monday, Jan. 18, seniors aged 65 or older who are unable to make their own arrangements and need transportation to and from a COVID-19 vaccination appointment can sign up for transportation through the City, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Sunday, Jan. 17.   “We are moving heaven and earth to get our senior neighbors vaccinated”, said de Blasio via a press release. “Now, seniors who need a ride to an appointment will get one, ensuring our vaccines go to those who need them most.”   In response to the announcement, Department for the Aging (DFTA) Commissioner Lorraine


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Update: Man Arrested on Murder Charges in Death of 27-Year-Old Man Shot in Neck in Claremont

By SÍLE MOLONEY
On Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at approximately 1.07 a.m., police responded to a call regarding a person who had been shot in front of 1779 Fulton Avenue in the Claremont section of the Bronx, in the 42nd precinct.   Upon arrival, officers observed a 27-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his neck, unconscious and unresponsive. EMS responded to the scene and transported the man to Saint Barnabas Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The victim has been identified as Jamal W. Hunter, 27, of Faile Street in the Foxhurst section of the Bronx, NY.   No arrests were initially


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