AG James Urges DoorDash Delivery Workers to File Claims to Receive Funds from $16M Settlement

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New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging current and former delivery workers who have received a notice of eligibility for proceeds arising from a DoorDash settlement reached by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to file their claims by Sept. 30.

Fordham Heights: 18 Displaced after Residential Fire on Morris Avenue

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There were no injuries reported but several residents were displaced following a residential fire in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Monday, July 7, officials said.

UPDATE Pelham Parkway: Man 73 Arrested after 77-Year-Old Woman Dies following Assault

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A 73-year-old man has been arrested after a 77-year-old woman died following an assault in Pelham Parkway, police said.

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

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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

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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

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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.

52nd Precinct Community Affairs Unit Hosts Several Community Events

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The 52nd Precinct has hosted a number of community events in recent months. An annual mass was celebrated on May 28 for local first responders, including members of the NYPD, FDNY and EMS at St. Philip Neri Church in Bedford Park.

UPDATE Elections 2025: Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Attends Bronx “Meet & Greet” in Norwood

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Democratic mayoral candidate and City Comptroller Brad Lander attended a Meet & Greet event in Norwood on Monday, June 16, as early voting was in full swing. The event was organized by former City Limits Editor Jarrett Murphy who, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, opted for a career change and is now a pediatric ER nurse.

The 25th Season of “Hoops in the Sun” Takes Place at Orchard Beach June 21-22

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Celebrating 25 years of basketball, community, and legacy at Orchard Beach, the 25th anniversary tournament of “Hoops in the Sun” (HITS) proudly tips off at Orchard Beach on Saturday, June 21, at 11.30 a.m. until 7 p.m. and continues Sunday, June 22, also between 11.30 a.m. and 7 p.m. HITS promoters said, “For a quarter century, HITS has combined elite basketball with grassroots impact, mentorship, and legacy.” The promoters explained that HITS Inc. is a community-based basketball program/tournament held at Orchard Beach, providing recreational and leadership opportunities for youth and adults since 2000. They went on to say that it’s