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Mayor, NYC Parks, NYCHA to Build New Open Spaces, Playgrounds at NYCHA Housing Developments

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks), and the NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced, on Sept. 14, a pilot program to re-imagine and invest in nearly three acres of NYCHA open space, including playgrounds, at two developments in the Soundview section of The Bronx, three in Queens, and one in Brooklyn.   The announcement was held at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new open space at Pomonok Houses in Queens, which has been fully reconstructed under the pilot program and now includes fitness equipment, sensory play equipment, seating, and new landscaping.  


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Tradition Continues after Two Decades of 9/11 Remembrance

By DAVID GREENE
Bronxites across the borough marked the beginning of a third decade of remembrance of the human toll suffered during the September 11th attacks on America in 2001, earlier this month as the 144 Bronxites who died on the day the world changed forever were fondly recalled and honored.   Overseeing her first such event in her current role, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined dozens of police officers, firefighters, and court officers in recalling the fateful day and the loss most Americans still feel 21 years later.   Once again, a large crowd packed Lou Gehrig Plaza, across from Bronx County


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Norwood: Elected Officials Host Back-to-School Event in the Williamsbridge Oval

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES
  Music, games, sunshine and fun was the order of the day on Friday, Aug. 26, as Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, State Sen. Jamaal Bailey (S.D. 36), Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81), Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez (A.D. 80) and District 11 City Council Member Eric Dinowitz hosted a Back-to-School Family Day at the Williamsbridge Oval, in conjunction with NYC Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks).   The event consisted of various games, activities and music, along with a giveaway of schools bags and supplies. The assemblyman told Norwood News he was happy with the outcome of the event.


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August Primaries See Ghostly Polls, Some Voters Still Frustrated with Poll Site Changes

By SÍLE MOLONEY, EMILY SAWAKED, JOSÉ GIRALT & MIRIAM QUIÑONES
  This is an extended and different story to the one which appears in our latest print edition.   As the NYC Board of Elections (BOE) continues to tally the final numbers following the Aug. 23 primaries, we take a look at the known voter breakdown to date, and share some of the feedback and insights gathered from voters on Election Day.   As reported, the BOE released the initial, unofficial primary election results on Election Night, based on the majority of voting returned machines which took into account both early votes and Election Day votes. Absentee and military ballots


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Kingsbridge Unidos and Cash Cow NYC Host Food Giveaway at Back-to-School Giveaway

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Kingsbridge Unidos, a mutual aid group, and Cash Cow NYC, a local clothing brand held a Back-to-School and Food Giveaway on Friday, Aug. 12 at various locations in Kingsbridge and Norwood.   Jessica Altagracia Woolford, Kingsbridge Unidos founder and runner-up candidate in the recent June primaries in State Assembly District 81, Cash Cow NYC, and a group of volunteers served 500 families across the Northwest Bronx, marking the third, annual Back-to-School event for Kingsbridge Unidos and its largest distribution to date.   Volunteers packed produce and school supplies in the morning at 3047 Kingsbridge Terrace and headed out to various


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UPDATE 52nd Precinct Community Council Fellowship Recognition Breakfast Held

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The following story is an extended version of the one which appears in our latest print edition.   The bravery and commitment of police officers, along with the contributions of other volunteer and community leaders and elected officials to protecting and uplifting the community, were formally recognized on July 26 during the 52nd Precinct Community Council Fellowship Recognition Breakfast held at Fordham Manor’s Monroe College, located at 2501 Jerome Avenue.   The 52nd Precinct Community Council comprises president, Brenda Caldwell-Paris, vice-president, Gerald (“Jerry”) Landron, treasurer, Grace Seiner, recording secretary, Joy (Syeeda) LaFontaine, sergeant-at-arms, Doug Condition, and council youth representative, law


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DSNY’s “Trucks of Art” Program Highlights Sustainability and Honors New York’s Essential Workers

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has announced a revival of its art program, “Trucks of Art,” which offers New York artists the opportunity to creatively paint a garbage collection truck.   “Trucks of Art” is open to all artists – professional, amateur and aspiring. Priority will be given to proposals that encourage New Yorkers to use litter baskets and recycling, or those that honor DSNY’s essential workers. To promote sustainability, artists are challenged with using paints that would otherwise be discarded or recycled.   Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch said DSNY’s fleet is part of the cityscape. “We’re


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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

By DAVID GREENE
  This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 which supporters say will help reduce inflation and invest in clean energy.   “I doubt it will be a good thing, because they’re picking and choosing who they want to help with lowering prescription drugs; they want to only help the people on Medicaid or Medicare. What about the people who don’t have Medicaid? If they have no benefits, no health insurance, no nothing, what about them? Yes, absolutely, it will help the seniors. I’m not really into all the politics; it’s like they


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Harm Reduction Forum Addresses Drug Use in Poe Park

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT
  A contentious community Harm Reduction Forum was recently held to address drug use in and around Poe Park. Some complaints were vehemently expressed in raised voices, and the level of frustration was palpable among Fordham Manor residents at the increasing levels of drug use and criminal activity observed in and around the park. A flyer announcing the Aug. 8th community meeting was billed as a forum “to discuss solutions and resources to address neighborhood concerns about syringe litter and people gathering near the Kingsbridge overpass and Poe Park.”   Held inside Monroe College’s Mintz Auditorium, the well-attended event was


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