Extra Metro-North Service this Weekend for Yankees-Red Sox Series

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One of the most heated rivalries in sports returns to Yankee Stadium this weekend, and Metro-North Railroad is marking the series by adding service to ensure fans can cheer on the Bronx Bombers as they take on the Boston Red Sox in night games at 7:05 p.m. Friday, 7:15 p.m. Saturday and 7:08 p.m. Sunday. Extra trains to deliver fans will run on the New Haven and Hudson lines. Cathy Rinaldi, Metro-North president said Metro-North is the fastest and easiest way to get to Yankee Stadium. “By adding extra service, we can ensure that all fans make it

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) has added a seized 2015 Chevrolet Corvette to the list of items the public can bid on at a surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8. The auction of vehicles and other items at the Harriman State Office Building Campus in Albany will be conducted online, and people must register at Scott Perry Co to bid. The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette with 31,120 miles on the odometer has a 6.2-liter, V8 8-speed engine with a GM 8L90 automatic transmission.

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The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the man seen in the attached surveillance photos in connection with an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor. It was reported to police that on Tuesday, May 25, at around 6 p.m., in front of a residential building located in the vicinity of Jerome Avenue and West 192nd Street in the 52nd precinct, a 41-year-old man was approached by the suspect and the two engaged in a verbal dispute which escalated into a physical encounter. The suspect displayed a knife and stabbed the victim in his

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The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Jazzmarie Arsenec, 16, of 31 West Mosholu Parkway North, Apt 1M in Norwood. It was reported to the police that Jazzmarie was last seen Thursday, June 3, at 7 p.m. inside her home, located in the 52nd precinct. She is described as female, approximately 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 145 pounds, Hispanic, has a medium build, light complexion, brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a green hooded sweatshirt, blue pajama pants and white sneakers. A photo of Jazzmarie is attached.

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The United African Coalition (UNAC) announced its endorsement on Friday, June 4, of Assemblywoman for the 80th A.D., Nathalia Fernández, in her run for the position of Bronx borough president. Bukola Shonuga, executive director of the organization said that in the aftermath of the COVID-19 carnage that has further exposed inequality in America, and has disproportionately impacted the poor, and black and brown communities, it was time to elect progressive candidates who genuinely care about the community, and who are not afraid to stand up to the status quo and fight for socio and economic justice for Bronxites.

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The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Jazmary Thompson, 16, of Apt 10B, 1340 Stratford Avenue in the Soundview section of The Bronx, located in the 43rd precinct. It was reported to the police that Jazmary was last seen Monday, May 31, at 3.30 p.m. inside of her home. She is described as being about 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 115 pounds, has a thin build, brown eyes with short, kinky brown and blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a gray sweatsuit. A photo of Jazmary is attached. Anyone

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State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi joined legislators and advocates on Wednesday, June 2, in calling for the passage of the New York State Abortion Access Fund in the final days of the legislative session. Bill S758/A1926 creates a fund which allows taxpayers to voluntarily contribute financial support for organizations that provide financial and logistical assistance to people with limited access to abortion care, on their personal income tax returns. According to a press release issued by the senator’s office, while abortion access is deemed a right under New York State law, many people face financial barriers such as travel expenses,

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June is African American music appreciation month and the hip hop community are getting together to honor the mother of the mic, the first female emcee of hip-hip, MC Sha Rock. MC Sha Rock Cultural Day will be held on Saturday, June 5, from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Williamsbridge. Organizers said in addition to celebrating “luminary icon,” MC Sha Rock, other legendary contributors to African American music and culture will also be honored. They include Grammy award-winning singer of The Manhattans, Gerald Alston; Amadeus, CEO of Platinum Boy Music Inc; and Rocky Bucano, executive director and president

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The NYPD have confirmed that a man from North Riverdale who had been reported missing has been found. Police had sought the public’s assistance in recent days locating Daniel Cabrera, 34, of Arlington Avenue in North Riverdale, located in the 50th precinct. It was reported to police that Cabrera was last seen Sunday, May 30, 2021 at midday inside the Monastery of Saint Mary of Egypt Church at 320 East 3rd Street, Manhattan, located in the 9th precinct. He was described as being around 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, of a slim build, light complexion, brown