Be Healthy – Early Flu Shot, Early Protection

Vital Stats: 30K – Number of people who die from influenza each year. (Source: Montefiore Medical Center) To get ahead of the upcoming flu season, one must pre-plan. It’s a reason why experts at Montefiore Medical Center are raising awareness about the importance of the flu vaccine, which remains the best option to reduce a person’s risk of contracting the virus. The flu season can start as early as late September and usually runs for about 12 to 15 weeks.

One Killed, Five Injured in Fordham Shooting

By Anton K. Nilsson Police are still investigating what sparked a Sunday morning melee outside a Fordham nightclub that stretched several blocks, resulting in one person fatally shot, with another five sent to the hospital.

AMSU Alumna Leads the School

By HAYLEY CAMACHO The start of a new school year is often met with a mix of excitement and anxiety for students. Those feelings are shared by principals as well, who grapple with raising student achievement, listening to uneasy students and helping parents navigate the high school system. For Sr. Jean Marie Humphries, her new role as principal of Academy of Mount St. Ursula (AMSU), the catholic girls high school on Bedford Park Boulevard, is both a homecoming and chance to redefine the school’s role for students and the community.

Public & Community Meetings

COMMUNITY BOARD 7 committees are held on the following dates at the board office, 229A E. 204th St., at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted: Executive committee meets on Tuesday, Oct. 7; Economic Development and Community Relations/LTP committees meet Wednesday, Oct. 8 (note: Community Relations/LTP meets at 7:30 p.m.); Traffic & Transportation committee meets Thursday, Oct. 9; Environment & Sanitation and Health & Hospitals committees meet Oct. 14 (note: Health & Hospitals committee meets at 7:30 p.m.); Housing/Land Use & Zoning committee meets on Wednesday, Oct. 15; For more information, call (718) 933-5650. THE 52ND PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL meets Thursday, Oct.

By CATHARINA THUEMLING Mind-Builders officially reopened their Creative Arts Center after a long and exhausting time of planning, fund-raising and renovating. The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 25 is the prelude to a new era for Mind-Builders, its founder Madaha Kinsey-Lamb, and of course for the children of the community.

In The Public Interest – Pinnacle Tenants Still Owed Money

By DAVID CRUZ For tenants who lived or currently reside in Bronx buildings owned and managed by the Pinnacle Group, a payout awaits. But many have yet to claim it. It’s a reason why Senator Gustavo Rivera is making the rounds in his district, reminding locals they may be entitled to a part of a class action settlement. Since Sept. 29, Rivera has visited hundreds of tenants reminding them of the settlement between the management firm and residents. Lawyers for Pinnacle settled their class action suit filed by tenants who alleged tricky evictions tactics as a way to hike up

Editor’s Pick Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month The Museum of Bronx History, 3266 Bainbridge Ave. (at East 208th Street) presents its free inaugural celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Events include exhibition showcasing famous Bronx Latinos, educational lectures and programming on the history of the Bronx, related exhibit produced by area elementary schools, and community and special services organizations catering to the needs of our audience. For more information, call (718) 881-8900.

Inquiring Photographer – How Hot Is The Earth Getting?

By DAVID GREENE This week we asked readers their thoughts on climate change and New York City’s plan to build eco-friendlier buildings. I think it’s great for the city, bad for the tenants because you know the more they fix, the more we pay. But in the long run, 10 or 20 years from now, our children will be able to appreciate it. Eventually, we will be paying Con Edison less, but not anytime soon. Lynette Knight, Highbridge

Crime File – Home Invader and Landlord Con Artist On The Run

Police Asking Public’s Help In Finding Bedford Pk. Home Invader By Catharina Thuemling In Bedford Park the police are still investigating a push-in robbery that happened in the afternoon hours on Saturday, September 20.