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Norwood: Brave Older Woman Adult Fights Back in Attempted Robbery inside Car
A courageous female older adult started her day alert enough to successfully fight off a prospective thief in the Norwood section of the Bronx, police said. The NYPD is now asking for the public’s help identifying the person seem in the attached photo and video who they say is wanted in connection to the attempted robbery.
Unity Democrats Announce Endorsements in Upcoming Democratic Primary
The Unity Democratic Club announced their official endorsements for multiple political races in the upcoming 2025 primary elections in late February. These included City Council Member Justin Brannan (C.D. 43) who represents parts of Brooklyn for the role of NYC comptroller, a role currently held by Brad Lander, City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. (C.D. 17) for Bronx borough president, a role currently held by Vanessa L. Gibson, Danielle Herbert Guggenheim, a Unity Democrat member and former vice-president, for City Council District 11, a role currently held by Eric Dinowitz, and finally incumbent City Council Member Pierina Sanchez for District 14.
Ben Franklin Reform Democratic Club Hail “Grassroots Support” in Petition Drive
USPS Reminds Customers to Check and Maintain Their Mailboxes During National Mailbox Awareness Week
UPDATE Mayor Visits Norwood’s North Bronx Islamic Center as He Plays the Electoral Long Game
A day after New York City Mayor Eric Adams released what he described as the “Best Budget Ever” on May 1, saying the balanced $115.1 billion budget focuses, among other areas, on safety, affordability and quality of life, he paid a visit to Norwood’s North Bronx Islamic Center & Jam-E-Masjid on East 205th Street and Bainbridge Avenue for a closed press event in front of a male audience to deliver remarks at the center’s Jummah prayer.
Mayor Unveils $115.1 Billion “Best Budget Ever” with $28.3M for Hunts Point Market & $30M for CUNY
New York City Mayor Eric Adams released what he described as the “Best Budget Ever” on Thursday, May 1, saying the balanced $115.1 billion, 2026 fiscal year (FY) executive budget focuses, among other areas, on safety, affordability and quality of life. It includes funding of $28.3 million for the Hunts Point Market, and $30M for CUNY, among other investments.
NYC Commission on Human Rights Announces Disability Advocate Jaclyn Okin Barney as a New Commissioner
The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CHR) announced the appointment of Jaclyn Okin Barney, Esq as a new commissioner on Friday, May 16. They said Okin Barney, a disability rights advocate, brings nearly two decades of experience as a dedicated disability rights attorney, advocate, educator, and policy strategist to the commission.