Music Program Thriving under Erin Reik at P.S. / M.S. 95 Sheila Mencher School

By P.S. / M.S. 95 Staff

Under the leadership of Principal Serge Marshall Davis, P.S. / M.S. 95, the Sheila Mencher School, has a thriving music program. Erin Reik, who holds a Bachelor of Music in classical vocal performance from William Paterson University and a Masters of Art in teaching from Lehman College, is the music teacher shepherding the program to new heights.

Fordham Heights: Police Appeal for Help Identifying Person following Fatal Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photos who they say is sought in connection with a murder that occurred in Fordham Heights, as reported.

Fordham Manor: One Injured after Residential Fire Breaks out at 2705 Marion Ave

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A car overturned onto its roof on the Major Deegan Expressway by West 230th Street on Monday evening, May 19, after a car accident took place, emergency services said.

Kingsbridge: Three Hospitalized after Car Flips on Major Deegan Expressway

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A car overturned onto its roof on the Major Deegan Expressway by West 230th Street on Monday evening, May 19, after a car accident took place, emergency services said.

Kingsbridge Heights: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 15-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is appealing to the public for help locating a 15-year-old boy who is reported missing from the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx.

UPDATE North Riverdale: 65-Year-Old Man Reported Missing Now Found

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said a 65-year-old man who was reported missing from the North Riverdale section of The Bronx has been found.

AOC Leads Reintroduction of Bill to Combat Non-Consensual, Sexually Explicit Deepfake Imagery

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) led the reintroduction on May 21 of the “Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act” (DEFIANCE Act), bipartisan legislation that would grant survivors the right to take civil action against people who knowingly produce, distribute, solicit and receive or possess, with the intent to distribute nonconsensual, sexually-explicit, digital forgeries.

Gillibrand Announces New Bill Covering Free Childbirth for Families with Private Insurance

By SÍLE MOLONEY

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced on Wednesday, May 21, the introduction of her bipartisan bill, “Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act,” bipartisan law that, if passed, would require insurance companies to fully cover the costs associated with childbirth, including labor and delivery and prenatal, neonatal, perinatal, and postpartum care.

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.