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UPDATE District 11 City Council Candidate Danielle Guggenheim Responds to Eric Dinowitz on Medicare Advantage
City Council candidate in the upcoming District 11 Democratic primary election, Danielle Herbert Guggenheim, a self-described single mother and Black and Caribbean American who has served 25 years with the City’s Board of Education, has responded to a letter to the editor published in The Riverdale Press on April 25 titled, “Closing the door on Medicare Advantage,” by incumbent Councilman Eric Dinowitz.
Norwood: Bengali Muslim Community Celebrates End of Ramadhan
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined the Bronx Muslim community on Thursday, March 14, in the Rotunda of Bronx Borough Hall for her annual Bronx Iftar Dinner Dialogue to mark the holy month of Ramadan, a time for fasting, prayer, and acts of kindness, which this year started on March 12 and concludes on April 9.
Dinowitz Bill Aiming to Close Voluntary Intoxication Loophole in Sexual Assault Cases Reaches 77 Co-Sponsors
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81) announced April 30 that his draft bill (A.101) which, if it becomes law, would protect voluntarily intoxicated people from being targeted for sexual assault, has crossed a major threshold by reaching 77 Democratic co-sponsors in the Assembly. He said the assent of a majority of the members (76) is required for a bill to pass.
Kingsbridge Heights: Walton High School Unveils New Library
Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced Friday, May 2, that Noel Thomas, 30, of Yonkers, was convicted at trial this week of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and separately in the third degree for which he could face life in prison due to previous felony offenses. The announcement follows the Trump administration’s commitment since inauguration to curb repeat offenders of felony crimes.
No Reported Injuries after Unconfirmed Reports of Early Morning Shots Fired in Fordham & Norwood
Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced Friday, May 2, that Noel Thomas, 30, of Yonkers, was convicted at trial this week of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and separately in the third degree for which he could face life in prison due to previous felony offenses. The announcement follows the Trump administration’s commitment since inauguration to curb repeat offenders of felony crimes.
Westchester DA: Yonkers Man Could Get Life as Repeat “Violent Felony Offender” re Illegal Gun Possession
Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced Friday, May 2, that Noel Thomas, 30, of Yonkers, was convicted at trial this week of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and separately in the third degree for which he could face life in prison due to previous felony offenses. The announcement follows the Trump administration’s commitment since inauguration to curb repeat offenders of felony crimes.
Williamsbridge: East Gun Hill Road Pet Grooming Business Raided by Police/ASPCA, No Arrests Made
A pet grooming business and self-described animal shelter located at 980 East East Gun Hill Road in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx was raided by police and a rescue carried out by the ASPCA on Thursday, May 1. It follows allegations by residents of alleged animal neglect/abuse at the location.