UPDATE Bedford Park: Gas Rupture at 379 Bedford Park Blvd Results in 5 Minor Injuries, Gas Outages

Five people incurred minor injuries, according to FDNY officials, after a major emergency services response to a gas rupture was witnessed by residents at 379 Bedford Park Boulevard between Decatur Avenue and Webster Avenue in Bedford Park on Sunday, Sept. 22. Some gas outages are ongoing as a result and Con Ed said they were and will continue to be working to restore service to the affected residents and businesses throughout Sunday, overnight on Sunday, and into Monday.

Bedford Park: Two Sought for Commercial Burglary

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached photos and video who they say are wanted in connection with a burglary that occurred in Bedford Park.

Op-Ed: Historic Ruling for People with Disabilities 

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made disability rights history, releasing a highly anticipated final rule implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which will prove to be a powerful tool in fighting discrimination based on disability in healthcare and human services. It is significant news, especially after more than 40 years of advocacy by the disability community to secure greater protections.