VA Reminds Veterans of National Veterans Crisis Helpline Number 988

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is reminding veterans of the number to call to reach the veterans crisis helpline. The number to dial is 988, then press 1. The service offered helps veterans and their loved ones reach crisis support quickly and efficiently. Signed into law in 2020, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act authorized 988 as the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The new, shorter number addresses the need for ease of access and clarity in times of crisis. Veterans can use this new option to reach the Veterans Crisis Line by

By SÍLE MOLONEY

State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda (S.D. 32) announced a historic collaborative agreement with the senate of the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, July 20, which will include an official visit by a delegation from the New York State senate to the senate of the Dominican Republic. “Today, I announce, with great joy, a historic agreement to strengthen relationships between both governmental parties, on behalf of our diaspora, throughout the Great State of New York,” said the senator, who represents parts of the South and Central Bronx. “New York State is home to more than one million Dominicans who have a rich

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Woodlawn Cemetery board of trustees announced on July 19 that it has selected Christopher “Chris” Jeannopoulos to be its 11th president and CEO. Jeannopoulos will also serve as president of Woodlawn Conservancy. Described by the board as an ardent supporter of historic preservation and a dynamic leader with especially strong financial management experience, Jeannopoulos will assume his new responsibilities in September, when acting president, Edward F. Markiewicz, will retire. The board said that they are grateful to Markiewicz for his many years of service at Woodlawn, which date back to 1989. According to the board, the appointment

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (SNP) for the City of New York announced on Wednesday, July 20, that a Bronx man has been charged as a major trafficker following an investigation that uncovered a large-scale drug stash house at 910 Sheridan Avenue in an area just northwest of Melrose. The residential apartment building is adjacent to the Bronx Family-Criminal Courthouse. Over $3 million dollars in drugs, including more than 40 pounds of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, and approximately 1,000 counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, were seized along with two guns and over $320,000 cash, according to law

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The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 16-year-old girl reported missing from Wakefield. Police said Dayanara Diaz, of 4326 Richardson Avenue was last seen on Monday, July 18, at approximately 6.04 p.m., leaving her home. She is described as female, 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs approximately 110 pounds, is Hispanic, has brown eyes and long black hair. She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants. Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York State Department of Labor (DOL) announced on Tuesday, July 19, that Finishing Trades Institute of New York will conduct a recruitment drive from Aug. 16 through August 29, for 50 painter, decorator and paperhanger apprentices. Applications can be obtained, in person only, from Finishing Trades Institute of New York, 45-15 36th Street, Long Island City, NY from 9 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the recruitment period. DOL officials said, “This is a limited-application recruitment. Only 500 applications will be distributed, on a first-come, first-served basis. The recruitment will be offered for 10 business

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Grammy award-winning superstar, Jennifer Lopez, 52, finally walked down a reportedly “short” aisle to marry Oscar-winning director and actor, Ben Affleck, 49, in a ceremony at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 16, according to People magazine. The publication reported that the couple obtained a marriage license in Clark County, Nevada over the weekend, according to court records. In a post on her website, “On the JLo,” the Bronx actor, dancer, producer, singer, businesswoman and philanthropist, later confirmed the news, writing, “We did it. Love is beautiful. Love is kind. And it turns out love

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The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo and video who is sought for questioning regarding a forcible touching incident that occurred in Norwood, located in the 52nd Precinct. It was reported to police that on Monday, July 4, at around 4 p.m., in front of 3083 Webster Avenue, a 34-year-old female victim was out walking, when an unknown individual riding a Citi bike approached her from behind. A police spokesperson said, ‘The individual slapped the victim in the buttocks with an open hand before fleeing southbound on Webster Avenue, making

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory earlier this week which was originally due to be in effect until Wednesday, July 20, at 8 p.m., but NWS has since announced that the period of extreme heat will continue through Sunday, July 24 at 8 p.m. Temperatures of between 95 and 100 degrees were expected on Wednesday in New York City. Heat index values in the upper 90s to around 100 are expected for New York City through Sunday, at 8 p.m., according to NWS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illness, health officials said. Heat

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VA Reminds Veterans of National Veterans Crisis Helpline Number 988

Sepúlveda Announces Official Visit by NYS Senate Delegation to the Senate of the Dominican Republic

Christopher Jeannopoulos Named 11th President of Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy

Bronx Accused Major Trafficker Charged in Large-Scale Drug Operation near Bronx Courthouse

Wakefield: Search for 16-Year-old Missing Girl

Finishing Trades Institute of New York Recruits 50 Painter, Decorator & Paperhanger Apprentices

JLo Ties the Knot with Ben Affleck 20 Years after their First Engagement in 2002

Norwood: Search for Assailant following Forcible Touching Incident

UPDATE How to Beat the Heat & Stay Cool This Week as Heat Advisory Extends to July 24 at 8 p.m.