Montefiore Holds Maternal Child Health Competency Fair

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Montefiore Health System officials recently announced the launch of a new nursing education program which provides annual competency training and skills fairs for nurses across its maternal child health departments and neonatal intensive care units at its Wakefield campus, at 600 East 233rd Street, and its Weiler campus at 1825 Eastchester Road in Morris Park.

AG James Warns of AI Generated Fake Videos Showing Celebrities Touting Investment Scams

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James issued an investor alert on Aug. 29, warning New Yorkers about scams luring potential investors with fake videos created with artificial intelligence (AI) that apparently show celebrities or wealthy business leaders touting investment schemes, which are actually fraudulent. James said the videos, known as deepfakes, often appear in social media feeds, digital ads, and messaging apps and are expected to fuel billions of dollars in fraud every year.

Health Check: Healthy Snacks and Meals for a Successful School Year

By NAOMI PEMBERTON

As the new school year begins, parents and caregivers seek ways to nourish kids’ bodies. Healthy snacks and meals are a must for the health, comfort, energy levels, and brain development of growing kids.

Back-to-School Giveaways a Welcome Gift for Parents

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

With the cost of school supplies not getting any cheaper, various back-to-school giveaways held before the start of the school year served as a welcome gift to many struggling parents.

Morris Heights: NYPD Appeal to Public for Help Locating 19-Year-Old Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 19-year-old young man from Morris Heights who they say is reported missing.

Norwood: Tenants at 3322 Decatur Avenue Launch Tenants Association

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Tenants at 3322 Decatur Avenue in Norwood gathered in the first-floor reception area of their building on June 19 to discuss forming a tenants’ association and possible avenues to tackle what they said were “poor conditions” in the 122-unit building.

MTA Weekend Subway Service Updates for The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The MTA has advised of upcoming citywide weekend subway service updates, also viewable as a map.

UPDATE Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” Moved to Loreto Playground on Friday, Sept. 6

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Public Theater will hold its final “Movies Under the Stars” screening on Friday, Sept. 6, at Loreto Playground, located 1111 Van Nest Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, of the acclaimed, free “Shakespeare in the Park” production of William Shakespere’s play, Much Ado About Nothing. [The screening was originally due to be shown at Bronx Park East but has since been moved.] The show starts at 8 p.m.

UPDATE Fieldston: 38-Year-Old Man Reported Missing Now Located

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department said a 38-year-old man who had been reported missing from the Fieldston section of The Bronx has since been located.