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UPDATE Gibson Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Reelection as Bronx BP, Gets Endorsed by 1199SEIU
Democrat and incumbent Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson announced Monday, March 31, that her campaign collected and submitted more than 20,000 signatures to the NYC Board of Elections, securing her place on the Democratic primary ballot for the Bronx borough presidency primary election in June 2025.
UPDATE Op-Ed: In Celebration of the Life & Legacy of Lydia Sadler, Church of the Mediator Vestry Senior Member
Early last month, I received a direct message from a friend of mine, alerting me that Lydia Sadler had suffered a traumatic asthma attack, resulting in complications that put her on life support in the NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital in Manhattan. Several days later on Feb. 12, the follow-up message relayed the catastrophic news: Lydia had died, selflessly donating her organs for the furtherance of someone else’s life.
UPDATE Danielle Guggenheim Petitions to Run in Council District 11
Petitioning is underway for those seeking to get on the electoral ballot to become candidates in the upcoming June primaries in New York City, and Danielle Herbert Guggenheim, a self-described, single mother, Black and Caribbean American who has served 25 years with the City’s Board of Education, and has tutored children with special needs, is among them.
Fordham Manor: Building Applications Filed with DOB for New 9-Story Building on East 194th Street
Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a 9-story residential building at 354 East 194th Street in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx, according to reporting by YIMBY. Located between Marion Avenue and Decatur Avenue, the lot is near the Kingsbridge Road subway station, serviced by the B and D trains.
Hochul Announces State Investment Win of $20 Million for Greater Morris Park Neighborhood
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday, Feb. 27, that the Bronx neighborhood of Greater Morris Park will receive an unprecedented $20 million in funding after the neighborhood was announced as the New York City winner of the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and the third round of the NY Forward program. Previous funding received by The Bronx under the program was capped at $10 million.
UPDATE After Much Speculation, Andrew Cuomo Announces Run for Mayor
UPDATE Bedford Park: “Dexter” Film Shoot Prohibits Parking, Frustrating Residents & Ruining Superbowl Sunday
A number of Bedford Park residents are extremely frustrated that their Superbowl Sunday was disrupted due to having to move their cars amid heavy snow on Sunday night, Feb. 9, to facilitate filming in their neighborhood this week from Monday, Feb. 10, through Wednesday, Feb. 12 of the new Paramount+ “Dexter” show.
Two Residential Fires Displace More Bronx Residents
Two recent residential fires in the north Bronx have left more residents displaced, Red Cross officials said. An FDNY spokesperson said there were no injuries reported following a residential fire at 3065 Grand Concourse in Bedford Park on Wednesday night, Jan. 29. FDNY officials said they received a call at 9.53 p.m. for a reported fire at the 6-story, multiple dwelling located between East 203rd Street and East 204th Street.
