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Update: Gibson, Dinowitz, Feliz, Sanchez, Rivera-Diaz, Velázquez, Riley Retain Top Spots in Bronx BP & City Council Races

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Board of Elections (BOE) published its preliminary report of the 2021 Primary Elections unofficial, RCV count tabulation for Bronx borough president and the various City Council races late on Friday night, July 2.   The report excludes absentee ballots, and the BOE previously stressed that this report was “a preliminary report and that another report would be released on July 6.” As previously reported, updated numbers for the absentee ballots issued and returned as of June 30 for these races was already released by the BOE on that date. These numbers are attached, once again, as


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Fourth of July Traffic Advisory and Street Closures

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department announced on Friday that street closures will take place during the Macy’s Annual Fireworks Display over the East River. The event takes place on Sunday, July 4, 2021, beginning at about 9.20 p.m. and ends at around 9.50 p.m.   The department reminds spectators that no large backpacks, large coolers, lawn chairs, lawn blankets, umbrellas or alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the viewing areas. All restricted items are subject to search and seizure. Drivers are advised to use public transportation and avoid the following locations between 2 p.m. and 2 a.m.   MACY’S


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Jerome Park: Man Arrested After Being Spotted by Police Tossing Weapon

By DAVID GREENE
Officers from the 52nd precinct who were on routine patrol on Thursday arrested a man who they say tossed a weapon near the corner of Morris Avenue and Jerome Avenue in the Jerome Park neighborhood.   The man was apprehended at 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, at the intersection of Jerome Avenue and Morris Avenue after a short pursuit from 198th Street and Jerome Avenue. Officials say a 9mm handgun was recovered at the scene. Police charged Javon Holland, 21, of Binghampton, N.Y., with criminal possession of a weapon.   A person arrested and accused of a crime is


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Friends & Families of MetroNorth Commuters Can Save Money with ‘Summer Saturdays’

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Metro-North Railroad and Long-Island Railroad are welcoming back customers with the return of the popular “Summer Saturdays” program. Monthly railroad commuters and their friends and families can save and explore local regions with ‘Summer Saturdays’ on LIRR and Metro-North this summer.   Between Saturday, July 3, and Saturday, August 28, LIRR and Metro-North will honor all monthly tickets for travel to and from all LIRR and Metro-North stations, regardless of what stations are printed on the ticket. Monthly ticket holders traveling on these days will be able to bring up to four additional travelers for only $1 per person


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Wakefield: Search for Two Men Sought in connection with Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the people seen in the attached video and photographs who are sought in connection to a robbery that occurred in the 47th precinct. It was reported to police that on Friday June 11, at approximately 5.39 p.m., in front of 4138 Barnes Avenue, the two individuals knocked the 38-year-old male victim to the ground and then punched and kicked him before removing his money. The individuals fled into 4138 Barnes Avenue. The victim was treated for his injuries, which were reported as minor, at NYC Health and


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Subway Customers Can Request Outreach Assistance via 311 for the First Time Ever  

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Officials from the MTA applauded news from City Hall on Friday, July 2, that New Yorkers can now request outreach assistance for individuals in the subway system via the 311 system. That includes those who are believed to be experiencing homelessness or a mental health crisis. Thanks to an important upgrade to the NYC311 system, subway riders can use the NYC311 app or web portal, or call or text to request homeless and mental health outreach assistance, or to identify non-aggressive panhandling.   Prior to the upgrade, the 311 system did not recognize subway stations as a part of the


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Bedford Park: 33-Year-Old Man Shot Several Times inside Residential Building

By DAVID GREENE
Police are looking for the gunman who shot and wounded a 33-year-old man in Bedford Park on Sunday, June 27 at 9.05 a.m.   According to police the man was shot several times inside a five-story apartment building on East 199th Street, close to Marion Avenue, in the 52nd precinct.   He sustained several gunshot wounds. EMS responded and transported the victim to St. Barnabas hospital in stable condition. There are no arrests at this time and the investigation is active and ongoing.   Anyone with information with regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers


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Con Ed Estimates 8.30 p.m. for Restoration of Remaining Bronx Power Outages following Storm

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Con Edison crews are continuing the repair of equipment and the restoration of power for customers affected by the recent four-day heat wave and subsequent storm, the company confirmed on Thursday, July 1.   Con Ed officials said their crews have worked non-stop, often in extreme heat conditions, in order to return power to customers who experienced outages over the course of the recent heat wave. About 1,000 customers remained out of service as of the Thursday afternoon, out of a total of 3.5 million customers, meaning the majority of customers were unaffected by the heat and the storm.  


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DOB Issues High Wind Advisory to Contractors, Crane Operators, Property Owners Amid Stormy Weather

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City area is experiencing severe weather, including scattered thunderstorms with wind gusts of up to 70 mph since June 30 and this may continue through Friday, July 2. Accordingly, New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is reminding all builders, contractors, crane operators, and property owners to secure their construction sites, buildings, and equipment.   The department will be performing random spot-check inspections of construction sites around the city. If sites are not secured, the DOB will take immediate enforcement action – issuing violations and Stop Work Orders, where necessary.   Winds may reach higher speeds and


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