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Editor’s Pick As reported, NYC Parks announced on Monday, Feb. 7, that is is proud to present the Poe Park Visitor Center’s virtual exhibition as part of the agency’s Black History Month celebration. The online show is in addition to “The NYC Parks Renaming Project: Celebrating Black Leaders,” at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, as well as other events and tours taking place this month. Both shows are free and will be available to view through February 28, 2022. EVENTS The New York Botanical Garden’s Grow More Vegetables Certificate Series is an edible gardening course designed to equip

By DAVID GREENE

This week, amid the mayor’s plan to remove people experiencing homelessness and who have mental health issues from the subway system, we asked readers if they felt safe riding the subway. “I take the subway. Sometimes, I feel safe, depending on the time of day. I think they’re making efforts; I’ve been watching the news recently. I think they’ve made long-term efforts, but as of today, I think the police are relaxed when it comes to looking at potential perpetrators [of crime]. I think they can strengthen their efforts and can use more soft training skills in interacting with the

By DR. JOSE M. WILEY

February is American Heart Month, when we raise awareness about heart disease and how to prevent it. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in adults living in New York City, and it is important to know if you are at risk for heart disease. New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has tools and resources to help you identify and manage your risk for heart disease. You can access these resources and use their Heart Age Calculator tool by going to https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/heart-age-calculator.page. One condition related to heart disease is peripheral artery disease (PAD).

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 24-year-old woman has died following an assault in the Tremont section of The Bronx, and a 27-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with the incident. On Thursday, Feb. 24, at approximately 7 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding the assault, which took place inside an Arthur Avenue residential building in the Tremont neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers found the woman, unconscious and unresponsive, with a slash wound to the throat, inside the bedroom. Officers also encountered the man, also with a slash wound to the throat, inside the location. EMS responded and pronounced the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD has arrested a 19-year-old male in connection to a borough-wide robbery pattern identified at various Bronx businesses in the 42nd, 44th, 46th, 48th and 49th precincts. The department asked for the public’s help identifying the individual seen in the attached surveillance photos who had been sought for questioning in connection with the various incidents. It was reported to police that between Thursday, Feb. 17, and Sunday, Feb. 20, between the hours of 5.49 p.m. and 7.10 p.m., the suspect entered multiple commercial establishments ranging from Taco Bell and McDonald’s to Subway, Dunkin’ Donuts, and some drug

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following a winter hiatus, and the successful completion of earlier stages of construction and roadway work which began in September 2020, the MTA Bridges and Tunnels division announced that it is resuming roadway work, and advancing to the next stage of deck replacement at Throggs Neck Bridge. MTA officials said, weather permitting, roadway work for the new phase, known as Stage 5 (of six stages) begins on Saturday night, Feb. 26, with an around-the-clock lane closure in place on Sunday, Feb. 27, to accommodate the work zone in the middle, Bronx-bound lane of the bridge span. They said motorists

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Emergency Management (EMS) issued a travel advisory on Thursday, Feb. 24, which is in effect through Friday, Feb. 25. The National Weather Service had issued a winter weather advisory for New York City the same day which is also in effect until 1 p.m. on Friday. According to Thursday’s forecast, snow was due to fall on Thursday night and change to a mix of sleet, rain, and possible freezing rain early Friday morning. This has since created icy road conditions as of Friday morning. Rain is forecast from late morning into Friday afternoon with dry conditions

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

The FDNY responded to an eventual 4-alarm fire in the basement and first floor of a building located at 1869 Archer Street in the Parkchester section of The Bronx on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 5.13 p.m. The location houses Bravo Super Markets According to initial tweets from the FDNY, the fire reportedly broke out on the first floor, was upgraded from an initial 2-alarm alert to a 3-alarm fire, and finally to a 4-alarm fire. Bronx 3-Alarm Box 3064, 1869 ARCHER ST, STORE, BSMT/1 FLR — FDNYalerts (@FDNYAlerts) February 22, 2022 Verified videos posted to the Citizen’s App

By SÍLE MOLONEY

To encourage New Yorkers to get back on subways, buses, and trains, and to reduce the cost and worry surrounding everyday travel, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently announced a pilot fare program that is more affordable, more flexible and more fair. The new NYC Transit promotional fare structures take effect Feb. 28, and the new LIRR and Metro-North promotional fare structures take effect March 1. The pilot will last for at least four months. MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber, said bringing riders back to mass transit depends on three variables – reliability, safety and price. “We’ve