Kids

Search for Missing 15-Year-Old Girl from Maine

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The search for Hannah Thomas, who has been missing for over one month, continues according to The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) which is working alongside the family as well as the Oxford Country Sheriff’s Office to locate the 15-year-old.

CM Dinowitz Breaks Down Highlights of $107 Billion City Budget & $30 Million for C.D. 11

By SÍLE MOLONEY
City Councilman Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11) gave a budget presentation to district residents on Wednesday, Aug. 2, highlighting some of the local initiatives that will benefit from funding, following the adoption of the City’s $107 billion budget for the 2024 fiscal year. The councilman went over the city budget process, discussed the major highlights from the latest adopted city budget, and broke down some of the $30 million plus in discretionary funding for capital projects and other funding secured for C.D. 11, in conjunction with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.

Health Check: Fun Ways to Learn Breastfeeding Facts during National Breastfeeding Month

By CLAIRE GARON
Happy National Breastfeeding Month! By now, you’ve likely heard about the many benefits of breastfeeding. Breastmilk is the ideal nutrition for baby’s growing brain and body. Breastfeeding can also improve mom’s health, lowering her risk for diabetes, some cancers, and heart disease. In fact, people like to say that breastfeeding is a superpower! This National Breastfeeding Month, we’re sharing (fictional) stories of how popular superheroes made breastfeeding work, by following four important tips.