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Fordham Heights: Torres Awards $800K for Urban Farming Program in 20 Schools

By SÍLE MOLONEY
 U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) has awarded $800,000 in community project funding to New York Sun Works, a local nonprofit dedicated to integrating the science of sustainability and climate education into K-12 urban schools. Torres visited X225 Theatre Arts Production Company School in Fordham Heights on Monday, Oct. 30, to see their hydroponic program in action and to formally make the check presentation in a classroom dedicated to the program.

UPDATE Ceasefire Begins after Bronx Politicians Join Various Rallies Defending their Stances on the Middle East

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A four-day ceasefire deal brokered between Israel and Hamas, which was originally due to commence on Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving) in exchange for the release of 50 Jewish hostages, according to various media reports, has since gone into effect. After sustained negotiations throughout the week, according to reporting by the Associated Press on Nov. 22, the hostages were due to be released on Friday, Nov 24. Some aid agencies said a four-day cessation of violence was too short a timeframe to provide the humanitarian support needed in the region. Meanwhile, on Friday, AP reported that Hamas freed just 24 Jewish hostages in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners under the latest agreed deal.  

NY Lottery: TAKE 5 Top-Prize Ticket Sold in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York Lottery announced that one top-prize winning ticket was sold in The Bronx for the Nov. 21 TAKE 5 midday drawing. Lottery officials said the ticket was sold at MD 1511 Meat & Produce Corp, located at 1511 Metropolitan Avenue in Parkchester, and was worth $18,800.50.

UPDATE Freeze Warning & Travel Advisory in Effect

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning on Monday afternoon, Nov. 20, which is in effect until Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 8 a.m. with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees expected in The Bronx, New Jersey, Hudson County, Manhattan, Staten Island and southern Nassau counties.