North Central Bronx Sister Takes on New Role Supporting Women & Children

By SÍLE MOLONEY & EMILY SAWAKED

After 22 years of service working in emergency medicine, a dedicated nursing nun has retired to take up a new leadership position within her religious order. A staple in her community, both inside and outside NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB), which started the process of merging with NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in 2019, Sr. Mary Catherine Redmond, 60, left a large void when she retired from her position at the hospital in September 2021. Now leading over 200 of the faithful in her chosen Catholic religious order, The Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at 305 East 165th Street, a seven-story residential building in the Concourse section of the The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by Marin Architects and developed by Stagg Group, the structure yields 72 residential units, and 17 parking spots. Available on NYC Housing Connect, the online portal of NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development are 37 units for residents at 80 to 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $55,612 to $187,330. Amenities include pet-friendly policies, a shared laundry room, elevator, recreation

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Construction has broken ground on Baez Place, a 154-unit affordable housing development located at 334 East 176th Street in the Claremont section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by ESKW Architects, and developed by Community Access, the structure will comprise 105 studios, 21 one-bedroom units, 22 two-bedroom units, and six three-bedroom apartments, according to YIMBY. A total of 154 homes will be reserved for households at 30 to 80 percent area median income (AMI), while the the remaining 86 units will be available to the formerly homeless, who will also have access to on-site support services provided

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Applications to obtain a construction permit have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, seven-story, mixed-use building at 2043 Webster Avenue in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between East 178th Street and East 180th Street, the lot is a 9 minute walk from the 182-183rd Street subway station and a 10-minute walk from Tremont Avenue subway station, according to Google Maps, both serviced by the B and D trains. Arjan Gjushi is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed 74-foot-tall development will yield 34,404 square

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

The Bronx has no shortage of musical performers looking for opportunities to showcase their talents on stage. On Saturday, Aug. 27, the inaugural “Da’ Block Music & Art Festival” will take place at The Bronx Brewery, located at 856 East 136th Street in the Port Morris section of the borough. Described in a press release as “the first major music festival in The Bronx,” organizers hope it will “empower local music in the borough, create a safe space for culture, and provide a platform for the local community to build a lasting creative legacy.” The festival is

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 which supporters say will help reduce inflation and invest in clean energy. “I doubt it will be a good thing, because they’re picking and choosing who they want to help with lowering prescription drugs; they want to only help the people on Medicaid or Medicare. What about the people who don’t have Medicaid? If they have no benefits, no health insurance, no nothing, what about them? Yes, absolutely, it will help the seniors. I’m not really into all the politics; it’s like they

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

A contentious community Harm Reduction Forum was recently held to address drug use in and around Poe Park. Some complaints were vehemently expressed in raised voices, and the level of frustration was palpable among Fordham Manor residents at the increasing levels of drug use and criminal activity observed in and around the park. A flyer announcing the Aug. 8th community meeting was billed as a forum “to discuss solutions and resources to address neighborhood concerns about syringe litter and people gathering near the Kingsbridge overpass and Poe Park.” Held inside Monroe College’s Mintz Auditorium, the well-attended event was

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 30-year-old woman reported missing on Wednesday, Aug. 24, in Morris Heights. Paris said Paris Burke of 1731 Harrison Avenue, Apt#4E, Bronx, NY, was last seen Monday, Aug. 15, at 8 a.m., leaving her home. She is described as female, around 5 feet, 6 inches tall, Black, weighs 140 pounds, has a medium build, dark complexion, brown eyes and short black hair. She was last seen wearing black and white shorts, a red and white tank top, and blue sneakers. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call

By SÍLE MOLONEY, JOSÉ A. GIRALT, EMILY SAWAKED, DAVID GREENE & MIRIAM QUIÑONES

After the polls closed on Tuesday, Aug. 23, on the second of two separate Primary Election Days held in 2022, due to redistricting, New York City Board of Elections released the initial, unofficial results in the congressional and State senate races, based on the majority of returned poll site scanners, which cover both early votes and election day votes. Below are some of the results of the various Bronx races, following a voter turnout described by one Norwood News reporter as “anemic.” Indeed, the situation raises questions not only about voter fatigue, but also about the overall cost to