Health Check: Men’s Health & the Impact of Non-Medical Factors

By CLAIRE GARON

In recognition of June being Men’s Health Month, Montefiore’s Claire Caron spoke with Dr. Earle C. Chambers, professor and director of research at Montefiore’s Department of Family and Social Medicine, and professor of epidemiology & population health, and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Montefiore Einstein. Chambers’ research focuses on men’s health, primary care, and public health, with a particular emphasis on social determinants of health i.e. how physical and social environments influence health behaviors and health outcomes. Dr. Chambers is known for his research assessing how housing impacts chronic diseases like diabetes, prediabetes, asthma, HIV, and the health

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department said on Friday evening, June 2, that a 72-year-old woman who had been reported missing from Fordham Manor has been safely located. Prior to the latest update, police had said that Lucille Maese, 72, of Fordham Hill Oval in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx, had last been seen on Monday, May 29, at around 8.30 a.m., leaving her home. She was described as 5 feet, 1 inch tall, weighing 130 pounds, with brown eyes, gray hair, and prior to being located, had last been seen wearing a black shirt, black leggings,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said on Friday, June 2, that a 29-year-old man who had been reported missing from the Norwood section of The Bronx has been safely located. Prior to being located, police said Joshua Colon from West Mosholu Parkway North had last been seen on Saturday, May 27, at around 3.30 p.m., leaving his home. Police said Colon was described as male, 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighed 270 pounds, had a heavy build, brown eyes, brown hair, a beard and had last been seen wearing black slippers, a grey shirt, and blue sweat shorts. They said he was

By by SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Week 2023 celebrations continued with a Silent Disco at Woodlawn Cemetery on Friday, May 12.

New York City Beaches Reopen for Summer 2023

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue announced earlier this week that the City’s eight public beaches are open for swimming effective Saturday, May 27, and will remain open through Sunday, Sept. 10. Lifeguards will be on duty daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and swimming is unsafe and strictly prohibited at all other times. “Our city’s waterfront is a vital part of summer for New Yorkers,” said Donoghue. “It’s a place to cool off, kick back, and relax, and we’re committed to making sure that all of our beaches are clean, safe, attractive destinations. There’s so much to do

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating Leone Ultan, 70, who was reported missing from Fordham Manor on Wednesday, May 24. Police said that Ultan of 2550 Webb Avenue was last seen leaving her home on Thursday, May 4, at around 7.25 p.m. She was described by police as female, has a light complexion and white hair, is around 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs around 105 pounds. Police said she was last seen wearing a white jacket, white pants, and white shoes. Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Editor’s Note: Check back for more updates as we add more events. New York State Primary Elections June 27 Key Dates Request your absentee ballot online or by mail by Monday, June 12. Register to vote via https://nycvotes.turbovote.org/?r=votingnyc by Saturday, June 17. Update your address if you have moved in order to vote on Primary Day by Saturday, June 17. Early voting takes place from Saturday, June 17, to Sunday, June 25. Visit https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc/ to find your early voting site and hours. Request an absentee ballot in person by Monday, June 26. To find your borough Board of Elections

By SÍLE MOLONEY & MIRIAM QUIÑONES

A now annual COVID memorial ceremony was once again held by local northwest Bronx residents, including Friends of Jerome Park, at Fort Washington Walk at the corner of Reservoir Avenue and University Avenue in Jerome Park on Saturday, May 13, to commemorate those lost to COVID-19 over the course of the recent pandemic. On Oct. 23, 2021, a tree-planting ceremony took place at the same location to memorialize all victims of the pandemic. Three of the trees were seen this year growing very well. Marianne Kraft, one of organizers of the event, previously told Norwood News that trees were the perfect symbol

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Twenty-eight students from P.S. 199, The Shakespeare School, were the lucky recipients of new bikes last week thanks to the Montefiore School Health Program and the Montefiore Einstein Center for Performance Improvement. The bikes were presented to the students at their school, located at 1449 Shakespeare Avenue in the Mt. Eden section of The Bronx on Friday, May 19. Montefiore officials said the Grade 1 to 5 students, who were entered into a raffle after demonstrating respect, readiness, and responsibility, also learned about bike safety during the giveaway event. As reported, May marks National Bike Safety Month