New York City School Buildings Open Wednesday, Feb 3

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following the recent snow storm, the New York City Department of Education (DoE) announced on Tuesday, Feb. 2., that New York City district elementary, early childhood education, and District 75 buildings will be open tomorrow, Wednesday, February 3, 2021. All programs and activities will be held as scheduled. Takeout and community meals will resume at all locations. DoE thanked all custodial engineers and custodial staff who are out in full force today to shovel snow, clear sidewalks, and ensure the buildings are ready for staff and students to safely return tomorrow.

Van Cortlandt Park: Daylight Robbery of Livery Driver

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking the public’s assistance identifying the man seen in the attached photo and video who is sought in connection with a gunpoint robbery that occurred in the 50th precinct. On Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at 1 p.m., in the vicinity of Hudson Parkway and Mosholu Parkway, in Van Cortlandt Park, a 28-year old male livery driver stopped to offer assistance to a vehicle that appeared to have mechanical trouble on the side of the road. When the suspect got into the victim’s livery car, the suspect displayed a firearm and demanded money

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Departs is asking the public’s assistance in identifying the woman seen in the attached photos in connection with a robbery that occurred in the 52nd precinct. On Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at approximately 6.47 a.m., in front of 83 West Fordham Road in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx, an unidentified woman approached a 35-year-old female victim, punched her about the body and forcibly removed her jacket. The suspect then fled on foot eastbound on West Fordham Road towards Jerome Avenue. The victim sustained minor injuries and refused medical attention on scene.

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Bronx District Attorney, Darcel D. Clark, announced on Monday, Feb. 1 that a Bronx man has been charged for fatally shooting another man in Fordham Heights the day after Christmas. Clark said the defendant, Marquis Tanner, 30, of East 184th Street, was arraigned on charges of second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon before Bronx Supreme Court Justice, Michael Gross, on Jan. 29. 2021. Tanner is being held in custody and is due back in court on March 29. According to the investigation, at around 9 p.m. on Dec. 26, 2020

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual seen in the attached surveillance video and photo in connection with a reckless endangerment incident that occurred in the 47th precinct. It was reported to police that on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at around 2.38 p.m., an unidentified individual discharged a firearm multiple times in a hallway inside 735 Magenta Street (Gun Hill Houses). The person then fled on foot southbound on Holland Avenue. There were no injuries reported but there was property damage to the walls at the location as a

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio issued a state of emergency on Sunday, Jan. 31, ahead of Monday’s expected snow storm, including restrictions on non-essential travel beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 1. The mayor warns New Yorkers to refrain from travel as the storm’s intensity worsens throughout tomorrow. The latest forecasts anticipate approximately 16-22 inches of snow and near-blizzard conditions across New York City. “Make no mistake: this storm will bring heavy snowfall, and it will make travel dangerous in every neighborhood in our city,” said de Blasio. “New Yorkers should stay home, keep the roads clear

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Taskforce on Racial Inclusion and Equity announced on Sunday, Jan. 31, the next phase of its “Vaccine for All” effort and released demographic information of vaccine recipients. With an expanded list of 33 neighborhoods identified by the taskforce as being priority neighborhoods, the City will use this data to broaden its outreach and education to address vaccine hesitancy, prioritize appointments, add new vaccine sites, and improve the scheduling website to ensure the pace of vaccination is consistent throughout the city. “We launched our vaccine effort with a clear commitment to

By SÍLE MOLONEY

On Sunday, Jan. 31, the Archdiocese of New York said all Catholic elementary schools in the archdiocese would be closed Monday, Feb. 1, due to the expected major snow storm. As reported by Norwood News, the national weather service expects the slow-moving system to bring snow accumulation exceeding 12 inches in some areas, as well as winds gusting as high as 40 mph which will cause hazardous driving conditions and the potential for power outages throughout the metropolitan area. Archdiocese officials said Monday, Feb. 1, will be a “traditional snow day” with no remote instruction. All Catholic schools have

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With Monday’s winter storm expected to bring more than a foot of snow, heavy winds and potential coastal flooding, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) issued an update on Sunday, Jan. 31, on agency-wide preparations being made to keep customers and employees safe while delivering as much reliable service as possible. Metro-North late-night service will end early on Monday evening. MTA Bridges and Tunnels will implement an empty and tandem tractor trailer ban beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday. Buses are being outfitted with tire chains and will run on a reduced schedule. The MTA urges customers to stay