Hunts Point: Plans Announced for New “Blue Highways” Trans-Loading Facility

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Con Agg Global and the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) announced July 6 a plan to establish a new waterside trans-loading facility adjacent to the Fulton Fish Market in the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center in Hunts Point according to reporting by YIMBY.

NY Lottery: Top-Prize Winning TAKE-5 Ticket Sold in Eastchester

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Lottery officials announced July 7 that multiple top-prize winning tickets were sold for the July 6 TAKE 5 midday drawing, including one in the Eastchester section of The Bronx.

NY Lottery: Top-Prize Winning TAKE-5 Ticket Sold in Olinville

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Lottery officials announced July 6 that a top-prize winning ticket was sold in the Olinville section of The Bronx for the July 5 TAKE 5 Evening drawing. They said the ticket was sold at S&Y Liquors Inc., located at 3775 White Plains Road, and was worth $32,540.50.

Vendor Crackdown Continues as Confiscated Fruit is Donated to Local Shelters

By DAVID GREENE

NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY)’s vending unit has apparently stepped up its patrols together with members of the NYPD in an effort to curb illegal vending across the city.

UPDATE Norwood: Local Pediatric ER Nurse Jarrett Murphy Participates in Fast for Gaza, Urges End to Blockade

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Norwood resident, Jarrett Murphy, a pediatric ER nurse who is also the former editor of City Limits publication, is participating in the The Veterans for Peace / FOSNA, 40-day solidarity fast for Gaza, which ends Monday, June 30.

Bronx Youth Artist Awarded $3K for Artwork Honoring Civil Rights Activist and Teacher Clara Luper

By SÍLE MOLONEY

ARTEFFECT, an initiative of the Lowell Milken Family Foundation and Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes (LMC), has named a Bronx student from Horace Mann High School in the Fieldston section of The Bronx among 34 winners in the recent 10th annual ARTEFFECT competition.

BP Gibson Hosts Puerto Rican Flag-Raising Ceremony

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

In celebration of Puerto Rican pride and culture, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson hosted the Annual Puerto Rican Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday, June 5, at Lou Gehrig Plaza in the Concourse section of The Bronx.

UPDATE Team Mamdani – Political Alliances Solidify with Just Weeks to Go Before Primary Election Day

By SÍLE MOLONEY

With just a few weeks to go before the upcoming New York primary elections on June 24, and roughly a week before early voting commences, some new political alliances have emerged while others appear to have solidified. This was somewhat evident during the National Puerto Rican Day parade held in Manhattan on Sunday, June 8.

UPDATE Team Cuomo – Political Alliances Solidify with Just Weeks to Go Before Primary Election Day

By SÍLE MOLONEY

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Hunts Point: Plans Announced for New “Blue Highways” Trans-Loading Facility

NY Lottery: Top-Prize Winning TAKE-5 Ticket Sold in Eastchester

NY Lottery: Top-Prize Winning TAKE-5 Ticket Sold in Olinville

Vendor Crackdown Continues as Confiscated Fruit is Donated to Local Shelters

UPDATE Norwood: Local Pediatric ER Nurse Jarrett Murphy Participates in Fast for Gaza, Urges End to Blockade

Bronx Youth Artist Awarded $3K for Artwork Honoring Civil Rights Activist and Teacher Clara Luper

BP Gibson Hosts Puerto Rican Flag-Raising Ceremony

UPDATE Team Mamdani – Political Alliances Solidify with Just Weeks to Go Before Primary Election Day

UPDATE Team Cuomo – Political Alliances Solidify with Just Weeks to Go Before Primary Election Day