UPDATE Elections 2022: Jessica Altagracia Woolford Says Politics is not Binary

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Editor’s Note: In a previous version of this story, it was stated incorrectly that a donation of $405 to the campaign for Jessica Altagracia Woolford came from Ivet Contreras, spokesperson for Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14). In fact, the donation was from Ivan Contreras from Brooklyn, unaffiliated with the congresswoman. We apologize sincerely for this error. Jessica Altagracia Woolford is running for office in Assembly District 81 in the June 28 primaries. Growing up in Kingsbridge, she is a community organizer who has previously worked for the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s office, and has

By EDWIN J. VIERA, New York News Connection & SÍLE MOLONEY

Gov. Kathy Hochul approved a new law requiring schools to consider installing a silent, panic-alarm system on Thursday, June 23. Approval of what’s known as “Alyssa’s Law” comes in the wake of several mass shootings, which have made many elected officials consider more strict gun safety and school safety laws. Andy Pallotta, president of New York State United Teachers, believes the new provision in school safety plans will quell some of the anxiety students and teachers feel about whether they can be safe in the classroom. “Well, I think that we are in a position where we support anything

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The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following street and bridge closures in The Bronx and Manhattan from June to Aug. 31. Bruckner Boulevard between 3 Avenue and Lincoln Avenue: This street will be closed Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through June 29 to facilitate crane operation. East 139th Street between Alexander Avenue and Willis Avenue: This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through June 26 to facilitate crane operation. East 146th Street between Brook Avenue and

Editor’s Pick Join Woodlawn Conservancy’s director of historical services on a Silent Partners – LGBTQ Tour in Celebration of Pride Month on Saturday, June 25, to pay tribute to some notable LGBT figures, including writers, artists, and vaudeville stars, buried at Woodlawn. For the 11 a.m. tour, please click here. For the 1 p.m. tour, please click here. For the 3 p.m. tour, please click here. Bronx Community Board 7 is holding a Resource Fair on Saturday, June 25. See attached flier below for more information. New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)’s Bronx Neighbors Program is now offering free

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Bronx, City & State elected officials have weighed in with the thoughts following the formal decision announced on Friday, June 24, by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to overturn the landmark Roe vs. Wade legislation which guaranteed the right to an abortion. Most were opposed to the decision, which though expected following a leaked memo several weeks ago, sent shockwaves across the country, prompting mass impromptu protests, including outside the Capitol building in Washington D.C. Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson said, “Just like millions of other women across our nation, I am in a complete state

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The Bronx Children’s Museum celebrated the borough’s next generation, and honored two extraordinary Bronx luminaries, Valerie Washington and Sunny Hostin, at its 5th Annual Gala on Tuesday, June 21, coinciding with the night of the Summer Solstice. Held at Zona de Cuba, high atop the historic Post Office located on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, the museum hosted community members, longtime supporters, and Bronx dignitaries at “Summer Under the Stars,” the theme for this year’s gala. Washington is a Lehman College (CUNY) professor emeritus, innovator in teacher education and former Bronx elementary school teacher. During her comments, she

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The NYPD is asking for the public’s help to provide further information on a person arrested for various alleged sex-related crimes. It was reported to police that sometime between June 14 and June 19, 2022, inside of the home of the arrested individual, he allegedly sexually assaulted at least two adult females. Police said Kemoy Royal, 32, of 3716 Pratt Avenue from the Edenwald section of The Bronx, was arrested on Sunday, June 19, at 6.27 a.m. in connection with the incidents. According to the NYPD, the first sex crime took place on Wednesday, June 15, at

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The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 17-year-old male reported missing in Allerton. Dylan Cuadro of 660 Arnow Avenue was last seen Tuesday, June 21, at approximately 2 a.m., leaving his home. He is described as male, is approximately 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighs 230 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes. “He was last seen wearing a red shirt, gray shorts, and black sneakers,” police said. Anyone with information regarding this missing person is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit

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