Update: Montefiore Holds Free Breast Cancer Screenings on Saturday, May 15

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Many Americans have postponed medical appointments, including preventative cancer screenings, for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as reported recently in The Wall Street Journal. Researchers estimate this could lead to 10,000 breast and colorectal cancer deaths over the next decade. Montefiore Health System representatives say this is especially troubling in the local Bronx community since: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in New York State, and pre-COVID, was reported to be a leading cause of death for Hispanic women in the U.S. Women in the Bronx are 23 percent more likely than the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. kicked off Bronx Week 2021 last week, and during the opening ceremony, he announced that The Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy will receive the Tourism Award from The Bronx Tourism Council on Saturday, May 15th at Orchard Beach. “Woodlawn Cemetery is one of our most important cultural institutions and is a rich source of information on people who helped shape our city and country,” said Diaz Jr. “In The Bronx, we all know how special Woodlawn Cemetery is, and The Bronx Tourism award recognizes the work and commitment they have contributed to our borough.”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued a statement following the death of former Deputy Borough President Aurelia Greene on Saturday, May 8. It can be read in full below. “It is with deep remorse and heavy hearts that we reflect on the passing of former Deputy Borough President, and Bronx matriarch, Aurelia Greene. Yesterday, I ordered flags to fly at half-staff at Bronx Borough Hall as a mark of respect for former Deputy Bronx Borough President and New York State Assembly Member Aurelia Greene. Today, in a historic gesture, flags will fly at half-staff on all city

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Elected officials from the Bronx and beyond are paying tribute to former Deputy Bronx Borough President Aurelia Greene, who died on Saturday, May 8. She was 86. Attorney General Letitia James said she was saddened to learn of Greene’s passing. “For decades, Assemblymember Greene dedicated her life to serving the Bronx, New York City, and our state, where she fought to lift New Yorkers up and reverse so many of the inequalities in our system. She was a trailblazer who will be sorely missed,” she said. “I offer my deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.” Assemblywoman

By DAVID GREENE

A small team of medical and pharmacy students assisted in vaccinating more than fifty Norwood residents and worked to inform members of the growing Bengali community in Norwood on how to properly take their medication while fasting during Ramadan, which runs until May 12. Fifty patients arrived at the Safe Medical Center, located at 3099 Bainbridge Avenue and East 204th Street in Norwood, for a pop-up vaccination event held on Monday, April 26. A team of medical students offered patients free health screenings, as well as the COVID-19 vaccination. During the event, pharmacy student, Maliha Tabassum, and medical

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A new flea market will open on Fordham Plaza this summer. MASC Hospitality Group, the creator of Bronx Night Market and the upcoming Uptown Night Market, is working on a new market which will be dedicated to merchandise, arts & crafts, apparel, accessories, self-care products and more. Fordham Flea market will be located at Fordham Plaza on the last Sunday of the month from May to October, from midday to 7 p.m. Its organizers say the concept is just another way to support the borough’s local entrepreneurs and micro businesses by producing “world-class, affordable, and fun experiences.” Marco

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Office of the Bronx Borough President announced on Monday that a “Mobile Vax Bus” will be traveling throughout the borough, offering COVID-19 vaccinations this week, starting on Monday, May 10. The dates, times and locations are as follows: From Sunday, May 9, to Monday, May 10, from midday to 8 p.m. in the South Bronx, at 368 E. 149th Street, The Bronx, NY 10455. From Thursday, May 13, to Saturday, May 15, in Allerton, at 738 Allerton Avenue, The Bronx NY 10467 From Sunday, May 16, to Tuesday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Mott

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Senate approved a bill on Thursday to shut down the puppy mill pipeline and end the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores across the state. Sponsored by Senate deputy majority leader, Michael Gianaris, (D-Queens), the bill, S.1130, is supported by leading animal welfare groups. These include the The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), New York State Animal Protection Federation (NYSAPF), Voters For Animal Rights (VFAR), Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), and the NYC

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The NYPD report that a robbery occurred on Sunday, May 9, at 10.26 p.m. at the corner of Steuben Avenue and 208th Street in Norwood, in the 52nd precinct. A 18-year-old male youth reported to police that unidentified individuals approached him and removed his electric bike and approximately $60, before fleeing the scene. There were no reported injuries as a result of this incident. There are no arrests at this time and the investigation is ongoing. According to users of the Citizen’s App, five men robbed the youth at knifepoint. Norwood News reached out to the NYPD to