Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on President Biden’s Decision to End the War in Afghanistan

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their thoughts on U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to end America’s longest war in Afghanistan. “I think it’s about time they did this. I am so happy to hear that they’re doing this. They’ve been in Afghanistan for such a long time, I think it’s about time they do pull them out. No, it wasn’t done the right way. I don’t believe so, but few wars end peacefully. I don’t believe this world learned anything from the occupation. I think it’s gotten worse. We’ve gotten very stupid.” Kendall Levine, Hunts Point “It was a

By SARAH HUFFMAN

Since the second week of July, a group of four young Bronxites have been meeting at St. Barnabas Hospital’s Healthplex in Little Italy on Thursday and Friday evenings for hour-long fitness and boxing classes. The classes are the latest initiative by St. Barnabas Hospital and the Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.). cure violence program. The classes are part of a B.R.A.G., 12-week, pilot program which will end in October. Norwood News spoke to David Caba, senior program director at B.R.A.G., on July 29 about the new initiative. He said it’s just one of B.R.A.G.’s many programs which helps

By SÍLE MOLONEY

MTA Metro-North Railroad president, Catherine Rinaldi, announced on Monday, Sept. 6, that the Hudson Line service will resume for the morning commute on Tuesday, Sept. 7. The first trains to operate since the remnants of Hurricane Ida unleashed record-setting rains in the region on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 1, will begin operating Tuesday shortly after 4 a.m. Trains will operate every half hour in each direction during main commute times and hourly at other times to all stations from Croton-Harmon south. Poughkeepsie service will be hourly at all times. To find schedules, customers should look to MTA.info, the

Hochul Announces $24 Million to Reduce Carbon Emissions in NYCHA Housing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last week a $24 million pilot program aimed at reducing carbon emissions and improving the overall energy performance of affordable housing developments in New York City. Participating agencies include the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), as reported by YIMBY. The pilot program is expected to support upgrades in approximately 1,200 living units of affordable housing and benefit 3,000 low-to-moderate income residents and government officials have said that funding amounts will vary on a project-by-project basis determined by

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed for a seven-story residential building located at 1677 Townsend Avenue in the Tremont section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between Walton and Jerome Avenues, the 3,333 square-foot lot is close to the 174-175th Streets subway station, serviced by the B and D trains, and the Mt. Eden Avenue subway station, serviced by the 4 train. Yaakov Lefkowitz of Lefko Capital Group is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed 74 foot-tall development will yield 23,173 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 35 residential

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Emergency Management and the NYC Department of Social Services announced on Saturday, Sept. 4., that service centers have opened citywide to support individuals and families affected by the flash flood emergency that occurred on Sept. 1 following Storm Ida, as reported. The five centers are open each day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and are providing those affected by the storm with in-person support and information on resources and services available. New York City government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community-based organizations are on-site to help connect families and individuals to critical services, including enrollment in public benefits

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A second protest in response to a police-involved shooting turned violent on Friday, Sept. 3, when protesters knocked over metal barricades and a police vehicle was doused with gasoline. The incident occurred at approximately 10.32 p.m. on Friday night when a group approached the 46th precinct station house, located in Fordham Heights, in order to protest a police-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, Aug. 29, as previously reported, In a video shared by the NYPD which captures the rally, the group is seen pushing barricades into police officers who were stationed behind them, protecting the 46th precinct

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 28-year-old man has died following a shooting at Edenwald Houses in the Edenwald section of the Bronx. Police responded to a 911 call regarding the shooting which occurred in front of 1137 East 229 Drive South in the 47th Precinct/Police Service Area 8 on Friday, Sept. 3, at approximately 8.38 p.m. Upon arrival, officers observed the 28-year-old with a gunshot wound to his chest. EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to Montefiore Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The investigation is ongoing. The deceased has been identified as Dennis Neal, 28, of Nereid

By Lehman College Communications team

As Lehman students head back to campus for the Fall ’21 semester, the community has one extra reason to celebrate. Two former students recently got engaged in a surprise proposal outside the campus building where they once attended class together. Giancarlo Paternoster, 27, proposed to girlfriend, Julia Djokic, 26, in front of Davis Hall on Aug. 19. The two had bonded while taking an organic chemistry course the College offers to post-baccalaureate students preparing for careers in various health professions. Paternoster is now a first-year medical student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, while Djokic is

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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on President Biden’s Decision to End the War in Afghanistan

B.R.A.G. & St. Barnabas Partner for New Youth Boxing Program

MTA Metro-North Railroad to Resume Hudson Line Service for Morning Rush Hour, Tuesday, Sept. 7

Hochul Announces $24 Million to Reduce Carbon Emissions in NYCHA Housing

Tremont: Construction Application Filed for 7-Story Residential Building at 1677 Townsend Avenue

Second Protest at 46th Precinct over Police-Involved Shooting Turns Violent

Edenwald Houses: 28-Year Man Shot, Dies

“I Do!” Lehman College Becomes Backdrop for Surprise Engagement of Two Former Students