diversity & inclusion

Unity Democrats Announce Endorsements in Upcoming Democratic Primary

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Unity Democratic Club announced their official endorsements for multiple political races in the upcoming 2025 primary elections in late February. These included City Council Member Justin Brannan (C.D. 43) who represents parts of Brooklyn for the role of NYC comptroller, a role currently held by Brad Lander, City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. (C.D. 17) for Bronx borough president, a role currently held by Vanessa L. Gibson, Danielle Herbert Guggenheim, a Unity Democrat member and former vice-president, for City Council District 11, a role currently held by Eric Dinowitz, and finally incumbent City Council Member Pierina Sanchez for District 14.

Gary Axelbank is The “People’s Choice” for Bronx Week 2025

By ARIEL PACHECO & SÍLE MOLONEY
The Bronx Tourism Council, along with The Office of the Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, kicked off Bronx Week 2025 during an opening ceremony at the Bronx Museum of the Arts on May 6, with the announcement of this year’s Bronx “Walk of Fame” inductees. This year, the People’s Choice Award went to journalist, DJ, and longtime BronxNet TV host, Gary Axelbank.

Norwood: Decatur Ave Home Used by Gang Broken into Again

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY
Nearly five months after federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) raided a Norwood building used by gang members at 3267 Decatur Avenue, and almost two months after federal prosecutors announced the seizure of the building through the courts, to the relief of block residents, workers were seen sealing the two-story home at the end of March. One month later, on April 30, the home was broken into and not for the first time.

Bailey Joins NBA Vet Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to Push for Insurance Coverage for Stuttering Treatment

By SILE MOLONEY
State Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey (S.D. 36), who broadly represents the Bronx neighborhoods of Woodlawn Heights, Wakefield, Edenwald, Williamsbridge, Olinville, Allerton, Pelham Gardens, Co-Op City, Baychester, Parkside Housing Project, Eastchester, Laconia, as well as Mount Vernon in Westchester County, is joining forces with stuttering champion and NBA Veteran Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to advocate for New York’s stuttering community.

Old Fordham Library Debate Heats Up

By ARIEL PACHECO
District 15 City Council Member Oswald Feliz (C.D. 15) hosted a town hall Wednesday, April 23, for residents to gather ideas and explore possibilities for the future use of the old Fordham Library building, located at 2556 Bainbridge Avenue in Fordham Manor. 

UPDATE District 11 City Council Candidate Danielle Guggenheim Responds to Eric Dinowitz on Medicare Advantage

By SÍLE MOLONEY
City Council candidate in the upcoming District 11 Democratic primary election, Danielle Herbert Guggenheim, a self-described single mother and Black and Caribbean American who has served 25 years with the City’s Board of Education, has responded to a letter to the editor published in The Riverdale Press on April 25 titled, “Closing the door on Medicare Advantage,” by incumbent Councilman Eric Dinowitz. 

Kingsbridge Heights: Walton High School Unveils New Library

By ARIEL PACHECO
Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced Friday, May 2, that Noel Thomas, 30, of Yonkers, was convicted at trial this week of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and separately in the third degree for which he could face life in prison due to previous felony offenses. The announcement follows the Trump administration’s commitment since inauguration to curb repeat offenders of felony crimes.