SBA Launches Supplemental Loan Program for Small Businesses Hardest Hit by COVID-19

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced on Thursday, April 22, that it will provide $5 billion in additional Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance to one million small businesses and nonprofit organizations that have been most severely impacted by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The additional loans fall under the Supplemental Targeted Advance loan program, the latest SBA relief program to launch as part of the American Rescue Plan Act on March 11, 2021. SBA Administrator, Isabella Casillas Guzman, said many of the nation’s small businesses are still struggling to recover from the economic impact of the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the man seen in the attached surveillance video and photo regarding a burglary that occurred in the 50th precinct. On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at approximately 5.28 a.m., at the Dunkin Donuts located at 47 East Gun Hill Road in Norwood, an unidentified individual tossed a brick at the glass front door, breaking the glass. The man entered the establishment and attempted to remove the cash register but was unable to. He then fled the location on foot to parts unknown. There was no property removed.

By NILES NEUSBAUM

Today, April 22nd, marks Earth Day. We have reduced our carbon footprint by curtailing travel and our thermostat. We recycle. But, we can do so much more by cutting our consumption of animal meat and milk products. Yes, that.. A recent article in The Guardian argues that animal agriculture is a major driver of climate change, as well as air and water pollution, depletion of soil and water resources, and destruction of wildlife habitats. Oxford University’s prestigious Food Climate Research Network reports that solving the global warming catastrophe requires massive shift to plant-based eating. The Netflix feature, Seaspiracy, documents

By DAWN CLANCY

This week marks National Volunteer Week and opportunities to support Bronxites abound at the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC). MMCC is currently seeking volunteers to help distribute food at the center’s community food pantry. Open to the public four times a month, the pantry operates on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. “The pantry is a direct response to COVID,” said Lenora Sealey, director of support services at MCCC. “Before the pandemic we were servicing 800 people a month. Now, we’re servicing close to 3,000. It’s people

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Lottery announced on Wednesday, April 21, that there were multiple top-prize winning tickets sold for the April 20 TAKE 5 drawing. The tickets were sold in The Bronx and in Brewster, at the following locations: Walnut Coffee Shop located at 881 East 134th Street in the South Bronx, which sold one prize-winning ticket worth $30,994.50 Brewster Valero located at 1011 Route 22 in Brewster, which sold one prize-winning ticket worth $30,994.50 TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. Drawings take place every evening at 10:30 p.m. Winning tickets at all prize

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Stand Up To Violence (SUV), NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi’s successful CureViolence program, will be hosting their annual stakeholders event on Wednesday, April 21, at 6 p.m., during which the work of dedicated community partners in this regard will be acknowledged, the progress made over the past year will be displayed, and the plan for peace in the year ahead will be discussed. Present at the event will be NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi’s Stand Up To Violence (SUV) team, Pastor Jay Gooding, Assembly Member Nathalia Fernández, and other honored guests. The presentation and awards will be handed out in a

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect on Wednesday, April 21 for Manhattan, Queens and The Bronx, with 60 mph winds and small hail the main threats, according to NY1 Weather. Newark, all of NE New Jersey in the new severe t-storm warning: https://t.co/rkLKC6eX4d — NY1 Weather (@NY1weather) April 21, 2021 Hailstone has since been reported in The Bronx. Hailing here in the Bronx! @johndavittontv @NY1weather pic.twitter.com/wj2uZmzPbD — Mike Guglielmo (@Magugs14) April 21, 2021

Allerton: Search for Missing 69-Year-Old Nursing Home Resident

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Rajwantie Saran, 69, of Beth Israel Nursing Home, located at 612 Allerton Avenue in the Allerton section of The Bronx, in the 49th precinct. It was reported to the police that Saran was last seen Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 5 p.m., leaving her home. She is described as being approximately 5 inches tall, weighs 127 pounds, has a thin build, brown eyes and grey hair. She was last seen wearing a blue top, pink pants and flip flops. Anyone with information in regards to

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following the announcement at around 5.05 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, that Derek Chauvin had been found guilty on all counts in the murder trial of George Floyd, as reported by The Hill and other media outlets, various Bronx elected officials took to social media to voice their thoughts and reaction to the verdict. State Sen. Gustavo Rivera, representing the 33rd senatorial district, said in a statement that Floyd had been unjustly murdered by Chauvin and that he commended the decision taken by the jury in declaring Chauvin guilty on all three counts “for violently taking Mr. Floyd’s life.”