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Health Check: Summer is Here – Don’t Forget to Stay Active and Hydrate!

By NAOMI PEMBERTON
July brings cookouts, swimming, and often, hot temperatures. Staying hydrated during the hottest summer months is vital, especially during physical activity. The CDC recommends that young people and adults get 150 minutes of exercise a week; that’s about thirty minutes per day for five days.

Fordham Heights: Four Sought in Robbery & Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached photo who department officials said are sought in connection with a robbery and assault that occurred in Fordham Heights. 

Feds Announce $25M for 173 E-Bike Charging Stations at Over 50 NYCHA Sites for Safe E-Bike Access

By SÍLE MOLONEY
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand stood alongside NYC Mayor Eric Adams on June 25 to announce funding of $25 million for 173 safe e-charging and storage stations at more than 50 NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) sites. Schumer and Gillibrand said the federal funds will go towards the construction, and electrical work needed to make the project complete.

Norwood: Man Mugged at Knifepoint at Mosholu Parkway Subway Station

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is appealing to the public for help locating and identifying the person seen in the attached video and photo who department officials said is wanted in connection to an armed robbery and assault that occurred on the border of Norwood and Bedford Park. 

EMS Issues Flood Warning for Saturday, July 15

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Emergency Management Department (EMS) issued a travel advisory on Saturday, July 15, for Sunday, July 16. According to the National Weather Service, New York City may experience showers and thunderstorms starting late Saturday night and continuing until Sunday evening, with most showers occurring Sunday afternoon into the evening.