NYS Office of Cannabis Mgmt Recalls Multiple Adult Use Cannabis Products by IndoGrow LLC

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York State’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is issuing a recall on multiple adult use cannabis products produced by IndoGrow LLC. OCM officials said the regulated cannabis products are being sold through licensed cannabis adult use dispensaries throughout New York State.

UPDATE Espaillat, Velázquez Denied Access to Visit ICE Detention Facilities in Lower Manhattan

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Democratic congress members, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Rep. Nydia Velázquez (NY-7), were refused entry to the 10th floor of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan on Sunday, June 8, when they attempted to conduct oversight of the facility amid allegations of “overcrowding, unbearable heat, and people being forced to sleep on bathroom floors.”

DC9 Painters & Allied Trades to Hold Painter, Decorator & Paperhanger Recruitment Drive in June

By SÍLE MOLONEY

District Council 9 will be conducting a formal Painter, Decorator & Paperhanger apprentice recruitment drive beginning June 13 at the union’s training center in Long Island City, and will cover the New York City and Long Island regions. The drive will last from June 13 through June 26.

First Public Hearing Held on Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Project, “The Kingsbridge Center”

By ARIEL PACHECO

The first public hearing was held on the latest redevelopment project for the Kingsbridge Armory, “The Kingsbridge Center (El Centro Kingsbridge),” on May 28 as part of the required steps in the ULURP (Uniform Land Use Review Procedure) process, as reported, and 60-day community board review led by Bronx Community Board 7.

Bronx DA Announces 2025 Summer Internship Program for Law School and Undergrad Students

By DAVID GREENE

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Tuesday, June 3, that 109 law school and college students have joined her office this summer as interns.

NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy Hosts Meeting in Bronx

By ARIEL PACHECO

The NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy hosted a public hearing on Bronx land use issues at the Bronx Museum of the Arts on May 12. The Commission says its goal is to improve and restore public confidence in City government by enhancing accountability and transparency.

Bronx Week 2025 Concludes in Bedford Park

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Week 2025 concluded on Sunday, May 18, on Mosholu Parkway in Bedford Park with the annual parade, street activities, and concert finale. Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted the lively musical celebration, which featured performances by TKA, Eddie Montalvo, Los Hermanos Morenos, and La Insuperable.

Dinowitz Bill Aims to Enhance 311 Complaints System but Negligent Property Owners Still a Major Issue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A bill designed to enhance the 311 complaint management system cosponsored by Councilman Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11) was adoped into law on Feb. 22, and though residents of Council District 11 welcome the news, getting property owners to act on 311 complaints and clean up their properties is still a major challenge according to residents.

Norwood: Three Hospitalized after Three-Vehicle Collision on Bainbridge Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Three people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle collision in Norwood on Friday morning, May 30, accordiing to the emergency services.

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NYS Office of Cannabis Mgmt Recalls Multiple Adult Use Cannabis Products by IndoGrow LLC

UPDATE Espaillat, Velázquez Denied Access to Visit ICE Detention Facilities in Lower Manhattan

DC9 Painters & Allied Trades to Hold Painter, Decorator & Paperhanger Recruitment Drive in June

First Public Hearing Held on Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Project, “The Kingsbridge Center”

Bronx DA Announces 2025 Summer Internship Program for Law School and Undergrad Students

Bronx Week 2025 Concludes in Bedford Park

Dinowitz Bill Aims to Enhance 311 Complaints System but Negligent Property Owners Still a Major Issue

Norwood: Three Hospitalized after Three-Vehicle Collision on Bainbridge Avenue