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Primaries 2021: BOE Publication of July 6 RCV Tabulation Raises More Questions than Answers

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Board of Elections (BOE) published its second, updated preliminary unofficial report of the ranked choice vote (RCV) tabulation in the 2021 mayoral primary election on Tuesday evening, July 6. According to the report, Brooklyn Borough President and mayoral candidate, Eric Adams secured 50.5 percent (403,333 votes) of the vote share after the latest tabulation, beating his nearest opponent, former NYC sanitation commissioner and food czar, Kathryn Garcia, by a slim margin of 1 percent. The report showed Garcia finishing with 49.5 percent (394,907 votes) after Round 8, indicating that Adams had won the race, as reported.


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Fordham Heights: Search for Two Men following Armed Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating  the two unidentified men seen in the attached photos and video who are sought (unidentified male #2 for questioning) in connection with a robbery that occurred in Fordham Heights, in the 46th precinct.   It was reported to police that on Tuesday, June 8, at 1.40 a.m., the victim, a 40-year-old man, was seated in the driver seat of a parked blue 2006 Honda Civic in front of 2324 Grand Concourse.   The first suspect (unidentified male #1) approached the car, opened the driver-side door, produced a handgun


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Soundview: Search for Missing 12-Year-Old Girl

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 12-year-old girl reported missing on Tuesday, July 6, in the 43rd precinct.   Joycelin Oliveras, 12, of 1670 Lafayette Avenue, Apartment B in Soundview. Joycelin was last seen at her home on Friday, July 2, 2021. She is described as female, is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, is White-Hispanic, and weighs 120 pounds.   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 public can also submit their tips


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Update: Gibson, Adams, Lander Win BP, Mayoral and Comptroller Primaries, Bronx Dems Hail New Era for City

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Bronx Democratic Party released a statement on Tuesday night, July 6, following the latest results of the absentee ballot count and ranked-choice voting tabulation in the Democratic primary elections, which saw victories for progressive candidates and history-making wins in races across the borough.   Though the election results have not yet been ratified by the New York City Board of Elections (BOE), Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams secured enough absentee votes to win the Democratic nomination to become mayor of New York City. Additionally, Council Member Vanessa Gibson (CD-16) has made history as the next Democratic nominee for Bronx


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Mayor: Heat Advisory in Effect from Tuesday, July 6 to Wednesday, July 7

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The City’s emergency management (EMS) and health departments issued a warning to New Yorkers on Monday, July 5, to take precautions to beat the heat as temperatures are expected to rise dramatically from Tuesday, July 6, until Wednesday, July 7. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory which will be in effect in the City from 11 a.m. Tuesday to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. High heat and humidity are in the forecast for Tuesday, with heat index values ranging from 95 to 102 across the City.   Heat indices in the middle to upper 90s are also anticipated


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Fordham Heights: Unconfirmed Report of 11-Year-Old Missing Girl

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Users of the Citizens’ App are reporting that police are searching for an 11-year-old girl in Fordham Heights.   She is described as being 5 feet,1 inch tall, Black, weighs 110 pounds, and was last seen wearing a black headscarf and black T-shirt, and was accompanied by a 32-year-old woman, who was last seen wearing a white shirt.   The incident was reported on Sunday, July 4, at around 6:31 p.m. at Field Place and Creston Avenue in Fordham Manor.   Norwood News has reached out to the NYPD to corroborate the incident and the details. On July 5,


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NYPD Seizes $54,000 in Fireworks and 6 Illegal Handguns Ahead of Independence Day

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department announced on Saturday, July 3, that it has taken $54,000 worth of illegal fireworks off the streets in the weeks leading up to Sunday’s Fourth of July holiday. Agency officials said these actions were made in collaboration with the NYC Sherriff’s Office, the FDNY Fire Marshall and the NYC Fireworks Task Force which is comprised of multiple agencies including the New York State Police, New Jersey State Police, and Port Authority Police.   In three separate Intelligence Bureau operations carried out in June and early July, agency officials said investigators made 22 fireworks-related arrests


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Update: Gibson, Dinowitz, Feliz, Sanchez, Rivera-Diaz, Velázquez, Riley Retain Top Spots in Bronx BP & City Council Races

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Board of Elections (BOE) published its preliminary report of the 2021 Primary Elections unofficial, RCV count tabulation for Bronx borough president and the various City Council races late on Friday night, July 2.   The report excludes absentee ballots, and the BOE previously stressed that this report was “a preliminary report and that another report would be released on July 6.” As previously reported, updated numbers for the absentee ballots issued and returned as of June 30 for these races was already released by the BOE on that date. These numbers are attached, once again, as


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Fourth of July Traffic Advisory and Street Closures

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department announced on Friday that street closures will take place during the Macy’s Annual Fireworks Display over the East River. The event takes place on Sunday, July 4, 2021, beginning at about 9.20 p.m. and ends at around 9.50 p.m.   The department reminds spectators that no large backpacks, large coolers, lawn chairs, lawn blankets, umbrellas or alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the viewing areas. All restricted items are subject to search and seizure. Drivers are advised to use public transportation and avoid the following locations between 2 p.m. and 2 a.m.   MACY’S


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