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Mass Vaccination Sites All New York State mass vaccination sites are now open to eligible New Yorkers for walk-in vaccination on a first come first served basis. In addition, all vaccine providers are encouraged to allow walk-in appointments for eligible New Yorkers. People who would prefer to schedule an appointment at a state-run mass vaccination site can do so on the Am I Eligible App or by calling (877) 829-4692. COVID-19 Testing Sites For a full list of COVID-19 testing sites, text “COVID TEST” to 855-48 or go to: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/get-tested/covid-19-testing.page. Reopening New York City There have been numerous

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The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing little girl who lives just outside the border of Fordham Heights on Webster Avenue, in the 48th Precinct. Madyson, Camilo, 7, of 2038 Webster Avenue, Apt#3N in the Bronx was last seen on Tuesday, June 1, at 3 p.m., running away from NYC Health & Hospitals/Jacobi, located at 1400 Pelham Parkway in Morris Park, in the 49th precinct. She is described as female, Black, approximately 4 feet tall, weighs about 50 pounds, has a thin build, medium complexion, brown eyes and black hair. She was last

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NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Commissioner Melanie E. La Rocca announced on Tuesday, June 1, that teams of DOB enforcement inspectors will be deployed across the five boroughs to perform safety sweeps on “the city’s larger and more complex construction sites,” to ensure they are safe for both workers and the public. DOB officials said that when performing these “zero tolerance” sweeps, DOB inspectors will issue enforcement actions if they observe any safety violations, and will shut down sites if they find serious safety lapses. “Our inspectors and community engagement teams will also be distributing “Worker Alert” safety information

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Applications are now being accepted, as of June 1, for the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). According to government sources, the program will provide significant economic relief to help low and moderate-income households at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability by providing rental arrears, temporary rental assistance and utility arrears assistance. There are no immigration status requirements to qualify for the program. New York residents are eligible for ERAP if they meet all of the following criteria: Household gross income is at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). These income limits differ

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A fire that broke out in a 6-story multiple dwelling in University Heights was brought under control in the early hours of Monday, May 31, 2021. Images from the Citizen’s App show a number of firefighters and fire trucks at the scene. An FDNY tweet at 3.28 a.m. indicated that “All Hands” were responding to the incident. Bronx All Hands Box 3385, 2707 SEDGWICK AVE, Multiple Dwelling 'A' Fire, APT 5C — FDNYalerts (@FDNYAlerts) May 31, 2021 An update by a user of the Citizen’s App posted at 3.38 a.m. indicated that firefighters had reported that nobody had

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A building permit application has been filed for a nine-story, mixed-use building at 2069 Bruckner Boulevard in Unionport, as reported by YIMBY. Located between Pugsley Avenue and Olmstead Avenue, the interior lot is near the Parkchester subway station, serviced by the 6 train. Guido Subotovsky, under the Bruckner Affordable Owner LLC, is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed 95-foot tall development will yield 280,731 total square feet, with 262,718 square feet designated for residential space and 18,013 square feet for commercial space. The building will have 265 residences, most likely condos, based on the average

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Dear Readers, In 2020, in acknowledgement of the diverse composition of the local communities the Norwood News serves, we updated our website, www.norwoodnews.org, to allow users to read our site in Spanish, Bengali, Arabic, Chinese and French, using a Google Translate function. Readers can translate the site from English into each of these languages by selecting the relevant language from the drop-down menu located in the top, right-hand corner of the home page. As a nonprofit news organization, with limited resources, we decided to include this translation function on our site to help you, our community of readers, access local

Latest Updates on Vaccine Eligibility According to New York State Department of Health, all individuals 12 years of age and older who reside in the United States are eligible to receive the vaccine, for free. While the vaccination process is underway, residents should continue to follow prevailing public health guidelines. FDA fact sheets for recipients and caregivers on each vaccine are available here: Pfizer-BioNTech: https://www.fda.gov/media/144414/download Moderna: https://www.fda.gov/media/144638/download Johnson & Johnson/Janssen: https://www.fda.gov/media/146305/download COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available at pharmacies, local health departments, clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and other locations across the state. Visit https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ to find appointments near you or contact your local pharmacy

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The housing lottery closes in four days for units at 1074 Washington Avenue Senior Housing, a 12-story, mixed-use building in Morrisania, The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Constructed through the senior affordable rental apartments and inclusionary housing programs of the New York City Housing Preservation & Development, the structure has 96 units available on the NYC Housing Connect portal for residents at 50 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $0 to $51,200. For more information on how to apply, visit NYC Housing Connect.

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Webster Avenue: Search for Missing 7-Year-Old Girl

DOB Pledges Zero Tolerance, Announces Sweep of Construction Sites for Safety Violations

Applications Open for Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Irrespective of Immigration Status

University Heights: Fire in 6-Story Multiple Dwelling Under Control

Building Permit Application filed for 2069 Bruckner Boulevard in Unionport

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Morrisania: Deadline Approaching for Units at 1074 Washington Avenue Senior Housing