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DSNY Issues ‘Winter Operations Advisory’ for Sunday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY
As previously reported, due to the possibility of snow, heavy rain, and ice conditions in the forecast for Sunday and Monday, Jan. 16 and 17, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Sunday, Jan. 16, beginning at 7 p.m. Snow accumulation during the overnight hours is likely to be up to one inch in all parts of the City before a change-over to heavy rain (in other words, less than a plowable amount), according to DSNY.   However, they said New York City is close to the “rain/snow line” of this event, and heavy


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UPDATE Medical Incident Reported During Prayer Service of 17 Bronx Fire Victims

By SÍLE MOLONEY &. DAVID GREENE
Norwood News has received eye witness reports that around 3 people required medical assistance, possibly due to frostbite or heat or stress-related illness, during the funeral and prayer service held on Sunday morning, Jan. 16, for the 17 victims, including 8 children, of last Sunday’s tragic fire in Fordham Heights, as reported.   Eye-witnesses told Norwood News during the service, which began at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning, at the Islamic Cultural Center, located at 371 East 166th Street in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, that around 3 people attended to by EMTs and reportedly treated in an ambulance, 


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UPDATE Belmont: Three-Alarm Fire Reported as Prayer Service Held in Morrisania for Last Sunday’s 17 Fire Victims

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Video courtesy of the Citizen’s App   The FDNY responded to a three-alarm fire at a commercial location at 4410 Park Avenue in the Belmont section of the Bronx on Sunday, Jan. 16, at around 10 a.m., the same time that a prayer / funeral service was taking place for the 17 victims, including 8 children, of the Fordham Heights fire which broke out on Sunday, Jan. 9, at which large crowds were seen filling the streets.   According to the FDNY, the fire was brought under control at around 11.23 a.m. on Sunday.   Norwood News has reached out


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UPDATE Neighborhood Notes: Bronx CB7 Mourns Past Members, How to Help Bronx Fire Victims & More

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx CB7 Mourns Passing of Former Members Bronx CB7 extends its most sincere condolences to the families of both Carmen Miranda, former CB7 Education Committee chair, and Jeffrey Hunter, former member of the Veterans Committee, on their recent passing. “We are heartbroken over the loss of two of our board members,” the board said in a joint statement. “The community has lost dedicated advocates and true community leaders. Carmen Miranda was a mother and activist who was invested in making sure the youth in our community had a voice; and Jeffrey Hunter was not only a Veteran but someone who continuously gave back to our community, and [was] a staunch


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Wakefield: Three Sought following Multiple Shooting of 17-Year-Old in the Back

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is looking for the public’s help identifying three individuals, seen in the attached video, sought in connection with a shooting that occurred in Wakefield.   On Thursday, Jan. 13, at approximately 2.57 p.m., in the vicinity of East 223rd Street and Carpenter Avenue, a 17-year-old male victim was walking outside when he was approached by the three individuals.   One of the three discharged a firearm in the direction of the victim, hitting him multiple times. The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the back, EMS responded and transported him to NYC Health and Hospitals/Jacobi in critical


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Out & About: MLK Days of Action, Ballet Folklórico de México, Ballet for Kids & More!

EDITOR’S PICK Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernandez, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, will perform at The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Feb. 20, at 4 p.m. The company’s US tour in Fall 2018 was a coast-to-coast success, packing out houses across the country and receiving an enthusiastic response from audience members new and old. Founded in 1952 by dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernández, Ballet Folklórico brings together the music, dance and costume of Mexican folklore from pre-Colombian civilizations through the modern era. For tickets, go to: https://mpv.tickets.com/?agency=LEHV_PL_MPV&orgid=54429&pid=8975819#/event/8975819.   EVENTS  Discover NYBG GLOW


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UPDATE Gas Odor Report at Morris Heights Business Yields No Fire

By SILE MOLONEY
The FDNY confirmed no injuries were reported following a call received of a gas odor in the Morris Heights section of The Bronx.   An FDNY official said the department responded to a caller who reported a gas odor on Jan. 13, at 11.46 a.m. at 1800 Cedar Avenue, where they found no injuries. The FDNY official said the department requested a utility company to follow-up.   Norwood News has contacted Con Ed to check if they responded to the incident and will update this story upon receipt of feedback. Con Ed later confirmed that, according to their records, the


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NYC Sanitation: Weekend & Holiday Services Update for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) shared its plans for the holiday weekend, which officials say may include snow/winter precipitation. As reported, some extreme weather is also forecast.   DSNY officials said the forecast is still changing a bit, but the department is monitoring it closely and preparing for potential snow. Spreaders and plows, they said, are ready to be deployed, if necessary. Regarding collection of trash, recycling, compost and trees, this will be ongoing on Friday and Saturday. The department plans to transition to snow operation Sunday, and continue that work Monday. Residents are reminded that Monday is


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