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Streets Co-Named for Famed Bronx Chef, Joe Torres Sr.

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES, MICHAEL HOROWITZ & SÍLE MOLONEY
Beloved, local character and restauranteur, Joe Torres Sr., was honored during a street co-naming ceremony in Soundview on June 26, in the presence of family, friends, neighbors, former customers and elected officials.   “Joe Torres Way,” a section of street encompassing Westchester and Thierrot Avenues was renamed in memory of Torres on the recommendation of Assemblyman José Rivera and Freddy Jr Perez, president at FPJ Amusements & Entertainment Services, Inc. It was an apt tribute to Torres Sr., who owned and ran Joe’s Place, an upbeat, family-friendly, Puerto Rican themed restaurant, located at 1843 Westchester Avenue in Soundview, for more than


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Van Cott Post Office Briefly Shuts for Repairs

  The United States Postal Service (USPS) Van Cott branch in Norwood is apparently back open following a temporary closure lasting nearly two weeks, and despite confirmation from USPS that the branch would remain closed until Friday, July 11. Following several, prior, temporary closures due to flooding and the presence of a foul odor in early 2019, the Van Cott post office, located at 3102 Decatur Avenue was, once again, found to be closed on Monday, June 24. On that date, a mobile post office was parked out front in which staff were seen carrying out most regular post office


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