Food Insecurity

52nd Precinct Community Affairs Team to Home Deliver Turkeys to Seniors in Need

By SÍLE MOLONEY
At the 52nd Precinct Community Council meeting and Thanksgiving celebration on Nov. 21, NYPD Community Affairs Officer Stephen Echevarria said if anyone knows of any older adults (or families in need) locally (in the 52 area), some of whom may be too elderly to walk to some of the upcoming, local Turkey giveaways, they can call the 52nd Pct on (718) 220 5811, and he can arrange delivery to that person at their home.

Bronx Democrats Hold Get-Out-the-Vote Rally for Harris Walz Campaign

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made a surprise guest appearance at The Bronx Democratic Party’s get-out-the-vote rally for the Harris Walz presidential campaign held at the Party’s headquarters on Williamsbridge Road in Morris Park on a sunny Sunday, Sept. 8.

City Marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30

By SÍLE MOLONEY
“World Day Against Trafficking in Persons” is marked on July 30. According to the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (MOEDGBV), human trafficking is the use of power and control to force, trick, or coerce someone into engaging in providing labor or services, which can include commercial sex.

Mayor, Council Speaker Strike Deal on $112.4 Billion Balanced FY 2025 Budget

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan, members of the City Council, and senior members of the Adams administration announced an agreement on Friday, June 28, for an on-time, balanced, and fiscally-responsible $112.4 billion adopted budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.

Bronx Elected Officials, Housing Advocates & Union Leaders Hold Counter Protests to Trump Rally

By FAHIMA DEGIA
Sitting at his home in The Bronx, Brian Camilo, 21, watched live on television as former U.S. President Donald J. Trump threw paper towel after paper towel into a large crowd of Puerto Ricans who were crammed inside Calvary Chapel, Puerto Rico seeking comfort, reassurance, and support in the wake of Hurricane Maria after it devastated their island in September 2017. For Camilo, the former president’s seemingly flippant actions signaled to him that the wealthy didn’t care about the struggles and hardships of Hispanics.