Fordham Manor: Two Young Missing Brothers Found

On Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 at 00.30 a.m., police confirmed that two young brothers, Savaughn Cheatham, 5, and Javan Cheatham, 12, from the Bronx, who were reported missing on Aug. 29 in the 52nd precinct, have been located in good health.     The NYPD had sought the public’s assistance in locating the two boys who were last seen walking together in the vicinity of Andrews Avenue and West Fordham Road in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx, on Saturday Aug. 29, 2020 at approximately 10:17 a.m.  

Take Five Top-Prize Ticket Sold in Bronx

The New York Lottery today announced there were multiple top-prize winning tickets sold for the Aug 28 TAKE-5 drawing. The tickets were sold in The Bronx, Cape Vincent and Potsdam. The tickets were sold at the following locations: EL CHATO DELI GROCERY located at 2002 ELLIS AVE in BRONX, which sold 1 prize winning ticket worth $22,449.00 KINNEY DRUGS #017 located at 200 MARKET ST in POTSDAM, which sold 1 prize winning ticket worth $22,449.00 AUBREY’S SHOPPING CENTER & INN located at 342 E BROADWAY in CAPE VINCENT, which sold 1 prize winning ticket worth $22,449.00 Take 5 numbers are


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Motorcycle Driver Critical after being Struck by Con Edison Truck in Westchester Square

A motorcyclist is fighting for his life after colliding with a Consolidated Edison truck in Westchester Square. According to NYPD Sergeant and police spokeswoman, Jessica McRorie, the accident was reported at 2 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Silver Street and East Tremont Avenue in the Westchester Square section of the Bronx. Upon the arrival of officers from the 45th precinct, McRorie said, “Officers discovered a 25-year-old male unconscious and unresponsive, lying in the roadway with severe body trauma.” McRorie continued, “EMS responded to the location and transported the aided to New York Health and Hospital’s Jacobi Hospital, where he


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Potential Strike at 11 Foodtown Stores, Including Norwood, Apparently Averted

  Following a walk-out by Foodtown deli workers on June 29, 2020, after employment contract negotiations broke down with employer, PSK Supermarkets, in Mineola, Long Island, a further strike was planned for Thursday, Aug. 27 as hopes of brokering a deal seemed to fade. The planned strike had the potential to impact as many as 67 workers at 11 stores across the metropolitan area.   On Friday, Aug. 21, union officials from United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), Local 342, who represent deli workers, were seen handing out flyers outside the Foodtown store at 283 East 204th Street in


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New Mobile Health Care Clinic in Morris Heights

Data analysis by both State and City health departments shows that the COVID-19 virus disproportionately impacted Bronxites for a whole host of reasons, one of which was lack of access to healthcare, especially in low-income communities. On Friday, July 31, City Councilwoman for District 16, Vanessa Gibson, took a step towards addressing that disparity in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx.   “We are here at River Park Towers unveiling a new mobile health care clinic facility in partnership with Morris Heights Health Center, following a disturbing article that we read about in June that talked about the unconfirmed COVID cases here at the towers,” Gibson


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Andrew Cohen’s Judgeship Nod Throws Open Special Election Possibility

It was a case of third time lucky for City Councilman Andrew Cohen when, along with Bronx civil court judges, the Hon. Kim Wilson and the Hon. Blanka Perez, he was finally nominated for a Bronx Supreme Court judgeship at the Bronx democratic party judicial convention on Aug. 10. All three candidates go forward to compete in a general election on Nov. 3 and are expected to win in all three races in the predominantly democratic borough.   If Cohen wins a seat, it will most likely trigger a special election to find his replacement in the 11th City Council


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Tree Art Inspired by Mosholu Parkway

On any given morning people can be seen walking, running, or biking along Mosholu Parkway. Benches on the sidewalks can even provide a contemplative resting stop for others. For Barbara Korman however, the landscaped thoroughfare provides a source of inspiration for her art.   Korman has lived in Bedford Park for 50 years, the last 42 of which she has spent in the same two-bedroom apartment, having converted one of the bedrooms into a studio. The passage of time has not caused the artist to slow down however. “I’m always working,” Korman said. When asked if the pandemic had impacted


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Fordham Manor: Man Wanted in Connection with Burglary of Clothing Store

The New York City Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached surveillance photos in connection with a burglary that occurred within the confines of the 52nd precinct.    It was reported to police that on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 at approximately 5.13 a.m., inside of 209 East Fordham Road, (Pretty Girl Clothing Store) an unidentified man was observed on surveillance cameras forcibly entering the commercial establishment through a locked door in the roof area. Once inside, the man removed store merchandise worth $9,000 approximately and fled on foot.     The man sought


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Health Check: Summertime Exercise in the Time of Social Distancing

  Exercise is very important for overall health. It can help you to lose weight, stay at a healthy weight, lower the risk of some diseases and help with managing emotional health.   With gyms closed and social distancing in place, finding a time and place to exercise is more difficult than ever before. However, there are still ways to get the exercise you need this summer, regardless of where you are:   Get outdoors! Check out the Williamsbridge Oval and Van Cortlandt Park in Norwood, where there is enough room to exercise and still stay six feet from other


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