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Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez Releases Statement on Demonstrations in Cuba

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) released a statement on Thursday, July 15, on the ongoing demonstrations by Cubans against worsening economic conditions, as recently reported by The New York Times and other outlets, including power outages, shortages of food and medicine, and spiking inflation.   “We are seeing Cubans rise up and protest for their rights like never before. We stand in solidarity with them, and we condemn the anti-democratic actions led by President Díaz-Canel,” the congresswoman said. “The suppression of the media, speech and protest are all gross violations of civil rights. We also must name the U.S. contribution to


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Bronx BP Confirms $35 Million in Capital Funding to Bronx Institutions for Fiscal Year 2022

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced on Wednesday, July 14, that his office is providing more than $35 million to institutions across the borough through his Fiscal Year 2022 capital funding allocations.   According to representatives from the borough president’s office, this year, the borough president will allocate $35,880,000 to 130 total projects. This includes funding for nearly 100 education projects, park upgrades, healthcare technology, improvements to cultural facilities, the creation of over 900 units of new housing, as well as the redesign and redevelopment of Orchard Beach and the design of the Universal Hip Hop Museum.   “Through these funding allocations,


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Mount Hope: Group Sought in Connection with Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals seen in the attached video who are sought in connection with a reckless endangerment incident that occurred in Mount Hope, in the 46th precinct. On Thursday, June 24, at approximately 11.09 p.m., in front of 2051 Morris Avenue in Mount Hope, the suspects discharged several rounds from firearms at a group of people before fleeing on foot southbound on Morris Avenue. There were no injuries reported as a result of the shooting. Anyone with information with regard to this incident is asked to call the


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Three Bronx Men and a Woman Indicted for Sex Trafficking of Child & Other Charges

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney (DA) Darcel D. Clark announced on July 6 that three Bronx men and a woman had been indicted on charges including sex trafficking of a child, promoting prostitution and other charges involving two female 15-year-olds and one female 18-year-old.   Clark said the defendants allegedly profited from the sex trafficking of vulnerable teens. “They manipulated these girls by all means: taking their money, beatings, strangling and drugs. Two of the defendants are mother and son. We are glad these victims are finally out of that horrible, degrading situation,” she said.   The DA said the defendants, Marvin


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Wakefield: Veterans Set to Take Up Affordable Housing in Muller Residences at 555 Nereid Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Doe Fund, which works to break the cycle of homelessness, incarceration and recidivism has received a temporary certificate of occupancy for Muller Residences, a four-story affordable and supportive housing development for veterans in the Wakefield section of The Bronx.   Located at 555 Nereid Avenue, according to the website YIMBY, the 51,000 square-foot building brings 90 units of affordable and supportive housing to the local community, with 54 residences allocated for formerly homeless military veterans. MHG Architects is responsible for the design. John McDonald, executive vice president of Real Estate at The Doe Fund said New York City’s recovery from


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UPDATE: Ridgewood Savings Bank Welcomes Customers Next Month at New Norwood Location

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Representatives from Ridgewood Savings Bank issued a statement on Thursday, July 15, confirming the opening, next month,  of the group’s new branch at 320 East 204th Street in Norwood, which will replace the Norwood location at 3445 Jerome Avenue which is closing. As recently reported by Norwood News, the new branch was scheduled to open by September.   Bank officials said they were also working with partners including regulators, community groups, city officials, and other associates, as they explore alternate options for their Sedgwick Avenue branch, which had been set to close. Such discussions include the feasibility of continuing to


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UPDATE NYC Campaign Finance Board Approves $3 Million in Public Funds for General Election Candidates

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYC Campaign Finance Board (CFB) approved $3,119,815 in public matching funds payments to 56 citywide candidates during a public meeting on Thursday, July 15. With these payments, the Board has issued more than $112 million to candidates in the 2021 elections.   The payments approved by the Board on Thursday are detailed in the table below. The CFB’s interactive contribution map helps voters see where candidates are raising money within the city, and show that more than 93 percent of individual contributions raised by candidates are less than $250, and that more than 72 percent come from NYC residents.


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Bronx Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Fatally Beating Two-Year-Old Boy

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Thursday, July 15, that a Bronx man had been sentenced to 16 years in prison for brutally beating a two-year-old boy in 2018, causing his death.   Clark said the defendant mercilessly beat an innocent two-year-old child named Messiah Allen, causing fatal injuries. “The defendant, who was the boyfriend of the child’s mother, attacked him while she was at her job. I hope today’s sentence brings some sense of closure to the family of Messiah,” she said. “The child’s life was cut short in such a cruel manner.”   Clark said the


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UPDATE Bedford Park: Two Men Sought in Slashing Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the two unidentified men seen in the attached photos who are sought in connection with an assault that occurred in Bedford Park, in the 52nd Precinct.   It was reported to police that on Monday, July 12, at approximately 9.41 a.m., at the corner of Valentine Avenue and East 204th Street in Bedford Park, a 61-year-old man got into a verbal dispute with the two suspects. The dispute escalated into a physical altercation, and the two suspects began to assault the victim, slashing him about the body


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