“Letter to the President” Music Video Release Party and Panel Discussion

By SÍLE MOLONEY

“Letter to the President” is a highly anticipated/controversial single featuring some premier Hip-Hop artists from “The Young Millennials,” aka The YM Squad, RNB Nah (Bronx) featuring Big Boos, Nene Ali (Bronx), Lil Legin, Destiny Rae and JSA. On Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Community Board Athletic Leadership League (CBall) will host a virtual launch party and panel discussion to coincide with the music video release. CBall is a non-for-profit organization which, among other objectives, works to provide children from New York City with opportunities to participate in sports activities. Joining the artists

By SÍLE MOLONEY

It wasn’t quick, but AutoZone finally removed some unsightly graffiti that had covered the southern wall of an unopened AutoZone store in Kingsbridge. Constituents had reported the graffiti via Twitter, and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz had also noticed the graffiti as far back as July 10. After weeks of trying to find a responsible party for the unopened store, AutoZone painted over the graffiti over the course of two days on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. The AutoZone store has long been a sore spot for the neighborhood as local residents waited for several years for the doors to be

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson released a statement on indoor dining on Wednesday, Sept. 2. “It’s time to allow indoor dining in New York City with reduced capacity and clear guidance to ensure social distancing and safety,” Johnson said. “This is crucial for restaurant owners, who have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic and the resulting drop in tourism. Summer is winding down, and they need to begin planning for the colder months. Of course, we will continue to monitor the City’s COVID-19 rates, just as we must for all of our businesses.” Johnson added, “We know

By SÍLE MOLONEY

In response to an announcement on Sept. 1 by New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio and United Federation of Teachers (UFT) President Michael Mulgrew of an agreement to delay in-person instruction for the 2020-2021 school year by two weeks, the MORE-UFT caucus released a statement on Sept. 2, giving their lukewarm reaction to the news. MORE UFT is made up of members of UFT, and members of school communities, and their allies. “We welcome a slight delay of in-person school reopening in the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic, and recognize that our advocacy with our parent, student, and

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, who formally announced her intention to run for Bronx borough president at the end of August, joined some of her staff members, Friends of Mosholu Parkland and members of the City Parks’ department on Monday Aug. 31 for another park clean-up, as part of the ongoing “Meaningful Monday” initiative. This time it was at Azalea Garden at Jerome Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx. The campaign which is trending on social media under the hashtag #meaningfulmonday was launched in July by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., in an effort to gather members of

Washington Greys Military Cadets Working to Return to Kingsbridge Armory Annex

By SÍLE MOLONEY

To get transitioning military, veterans and military spouses back to work, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and RecruitMilitary will host the New York Virtual Career Fair for Veterans on Thursday, Sept. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST online. According to the City’s Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS), there are 37,495 veterans residing in the Bronx, while the New York City greater metropolitan area is home to over a million service members, veterans and their families. DVS estimates there to be 189,808 veterans of “active duty” and 21,000 estimated National Guard and reservists. According to the most recently available

By SÍLE MOLONEY

This event has been postponed until further notice. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, charter school leaders from schools across New York City – independents, replicators, and CMOs, alike – who have already opened or plan to open this week with virtual or hybrid learning will share best practices and lessons learned in preparing for the 2020-21 school year. The charter school leaders have spent the summer months planning and developing comprehensive plans to maximize student learning in various learning environments. Their personalized plans account for student and staff safety and seek to meet the needs of their English language

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following the threat of a teachers’ strike, and subsequent negotiations, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, UFT President Michael Mulgrew, CSA President Mark Cannizzaro, and DC 37 Executive Director Henry A. Garrido announced on Tuesday, Sept. 1, an agreement to delay in-person learning in schools to Sept. 21. Teachers will report to buildings on Sept. 8 as originally scheduled, but will have dedicated time for training, professional development, and readiness to collaborate and prepare for blended and remote learning before in-person learning begins on Sept 21. Beginning Sept. 16, teachers will begin to engage students in

By ANTHONY RIVIECCIO

There is no doubt that New York City needs help. With a current unemployment rate of 20 percent and City government threatening even more layoffs, the City is going to need increased revenue, quickly. There was outcry last week when City Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson were alleged to have tried to save revenues by savagely cutting many areas of the City budget, an allegation they denied. They said they were looking for federal government assistance first. In the absence of that, and knowing it might be difficult to get money from the

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“Letter to the President” Music Video Release Party and Panel Discussion

Graffiti Finally Removed from Unopened AutoZone Kingsbridge Store

Johnson Calls for Return of Indoor Dining as New Jersey Restaurants Open on Friday

United Federation of Teachers & Allies React to School Reopening Delay

Recurring Park Clean-Up Events Continue at Azalea Garden at Jerome Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and RecruitMilitary host Virtual Career Fair

Event Postponed: Charter School Leaders Panel Discussion on Best Practices for Maximizing Hybrid Learning Environment

Mayor Says School Reopening to be Delayed, Local Parents Give their Views

Op-Ed Financial Focus: How Does the City Get Needed Money in this Coronavirus Year?