Lovers, Parents and MTA Workers Still Not Practicing Social Distancing

By David Greene

Make no mistake. Social distancing has fast become the new catchphrase of 2020. Yet, many Bronxites, from lovers to parents to MTA workers are simply not adhering to the required minimum 6-feet distance from others while in public, nor are they always wearing masks. This, despite recommendations issued by the City’s health department since early April to do exactly that, and despite Gov. Andrew Cuomo eventually doubling the fine from $500 to $1,000 on Apr. 6 for anyone found not keeping their distance from others or not wearing a mask when out in public. On Apr. 20,

By Síle Moloney

To say that COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the lives of people and families across New York City is to state the obvious, but the pre-existing inequality already prevalent in the Bronx has meant that the virus has had an even more devastating impact on low-income families in the borough. Data taken from the latest available New York City Government Poverty Measure Report, 2005-2017, shows that often these impacted families are families of color, who were already under acute financial strain, and none more so than those who have children in hospital. Doctors from the Children’s Hospital at

Despite the prevailing PAUSE order and the economic hardship that many residents are facing right now, daily life goes on in other respects, and may require the provision of certain notarized documents. This could cover anything from marriage certificates to divorce papers, wills to letters of reference, and contracts to power of attorney documents which may be required to access bank records. Anyone wishing to minimize the risk of contracting Covid-19 through a “no contact” notarization service can do so at Remote Notary NY, based in Riverdale. Stephen Reich said the agency is providing a free notary service to

By David Greene

A homeless man residing at the Jerome Avenue Men’s Shelter (JAMS) in Norwood has been hit with a slew of charges after it was alleged he robbed $40 from a deli and attempted to stab a member of staff with a knife. Police charged Dimetrius Adams, 28, a resident of the men’s shelter at 3600 Jerome Avenue with robbery, menacing, unlawful possession of marijuana, assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and petit larceny, following his arrest on Friday, May 1 in Norwood. According to NYPD, the robbery and assault occurred around 5:30 p.m. on May 1, inside the

By PROFESSOR ANTHONY RIVIECCIO, MBA PFA

So, you’ve been working from home for how long now? Two months? You’ve had to set up a space in your home, maybe reconfigure or buy an online platform, computer or laptop. I’m sure you’ve had to buy supplies or equipment, and, of course, you’ve used your phone and had lunch every day too. In all likelihood, you’ve probably been working longer hours than usual. Has your employer paid you for those extra expenses? If not, can you write these items off on your taxes? The answer is yes, but first a little history! Prior to 2017, working-from-home costs

By Síle Moloney

Police are responding to a report about a missing 8-year-old boy at Sedgwick Ave & Cedar Ave in Morris Heights. The incident was reported at around 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 3. He is described as an 8-year-old Black boy. No clothing description is available at this time. Police are requesting additional units to the scene to help search for the missing boy. Anyone with information 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 by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM,

By Síle Moloney

Police confirm that a man’s bike was stolen and that he was threatened with a bat in Mount Eden at around 2.45 p.m. on Sunday, 3 May. The incident occurred at East 170th Street and Grant Street. One male perpetrator was taken into custody, for whom charges are pending. A second suspect was last seen heading southbound on Morris Avenue from East 170th Street. A search continues for the second suspect. 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

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department asked for the public’s assistance in ascertaining the whereabouts of a 15-year-old female reported missing from Soundview on Saturday, May 2, 2020 from within the confines of the 43rd Precinct. Details are as follows: Missing: Faux, Sade 15-year-old female 1127 Fteley Avenue, Apartment 1F Bronx, New York The missing girl was last seen at her residence at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2020. She was described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing the same top as shown in the photo,

By Síle Moloney

Police responded to a report of a knife assault on Saturday, May 2 at approximately 11:03 p.m. in University Heights. The male victim’s injuries are not considered to be life-threatening. The incident took place at Andrews Avenue North and West Fordham Road. Police describe the suspect as a man who fled eastbound on West Fordham Road. Anyone with information in regard to this missing person 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 by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, or on