Rite Aid Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccines at all Locations

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Rite Aid announced on Friday, April 30, it is now administering the COVID-19 vaccine at all locations, spanning more than 2,500 stores in 17 states. “Following the latest guidance from the Biden Administration, all those aged 16 years or older are now eligible for vaccination, and Rite Aid encourages everyone to schedule an appointment as soon as possible,” the statement read. While scheduling appointments in advance is recommended to reduce wait time and guarantee availability of the vaccine, Rite Aid is now also accommodating walk-in vaccines on a limited basis in every store. “Enabling walk-in appointments supports customers who

By SÍLE MOLONEY

State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi formally rescinded her support of mayoral candidate, City Comptroller Scott Stringer, on Friday evening, April 30. It followed her earlier public statements released on social media on Thursday, where she stopped short of formally withdrawing her backing of the candidate, who has been accused of alleged sexual misconduct by a former staffer. Stringer denies the allegations. Along with U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman, who represents the 16th congressional district covering parts of the Bronx and Westchester, State Sen. Gustavo Rivera who represents parts of the Bronx, Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou who represents parts of Manhattan and

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The New York City Police Department confirmed on Tuesday, May 4, that Keira Robles, 12, of Apt #4E, 271 East 197th St. in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx, who was reported missing in the 52nd precinct on Saturday, May 1, has returned home. It was reported to the police that Keira was last seen Friday, April 30, 2021 at 7.40 a.m. inside her home. She is described as being approximately 5 feet, 1 inch tall, weighs 110 pounds, Hispanic, has a thin build, light complexion, and has brown eyes and black hair. Her clothing description at the

Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner (D-Bronx, 77th A.D.) is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine and food giveaway in the Highbridge section of the Bronx on Saturday, May 1. The event is free and open to the public, with a special emphasis on families living in Highbridge. It will start at 9 a.m. and will take place all day. “This event brings the COVID-19 vaccine to the families in Highbridge as we fight back against this dread[ed] virus,” Joyner said. “I want to specially thank Insta-cart for providing the food for our free giveaway, and Morris Heights Health Center for administering these vaccines

City Councilwoman for District 16 and candidate for Bronx borough president, Vanessa Gibson was endorsed by a number of faith leaders during a press conference on Wednesday, April 28, at Bronx Borough Hall. The group included Rev. Torrence Robinson of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Zoleka Adams, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Elder Shelia Moses, Cathedral United Baptist Church, Rev. Edwrin Sutton, Caldwell AME Zion Church, Rev. Frederick Crawford, Union Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Jay Gooding, Miracle Revival Temple, Fellowship Tabernacle & president of the 49th Precinct Council, Min. Larae Shabaka, Bethesda Baptist Church, Rev. Torrence Robinson, Gethsemane Baptist,

Norwood News received unofficial reports of an overturned vehicle at Bedford Park Boulevard and Villa Avenue in the Bedford Park neighborhood of the Bronx. According to the Citizen’s App, the vehicle overturned around 11.20 a.m. on Friday, April 30. One neighbor who lives in the area was coming home at around 12.46 at which point, she said the street had been cleared. Reports posted on the Citizen’s App by witnesses/users said police, firefighters and EMS personnel were all at the scene and according to one user, the EMS team was treating one person for injuries. Video courtesy of

On Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 3.20 a.m., Mario A. Morales, 47, an off duty NYPD Sergeant, was arrested and charged in the 50th precinct with charges of driving while intoxicated, and refusal to take a breath test. According to publicly available records, Morales became a police officer on March 1, 2000. He was promoted to detective on Dec. 22, 2005. Less than six months later, on May 26, 2006, he became a sergeant. Over the course of his career, he has been honored with recognition for excellent and meritorious police duty work and has been commended

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the appointment of longtime labor leader, Larry Moskowitz, to the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) on Thursday, April 29. According to the press release, the CFB is an independent and non-partisan agency that administers one of the strongest, most effective campaign finance systems in the country. “As New Yorkers prepare to make their voices heard in local elections this year, they need a Campaign Finance Board that ensures the democratic process is conducted with integrity and fairness. Larry Moskowitz is the perfect choice to carry the CFB’s work forward

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An annual stakeholders event honoring award recipients was held on Wednesday, April 21, as part of NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi’s successful CureViolence program, called Stand Up To Violence (SUV). During the ceremony, the work of dedicated community partners was acknowledged, the progress made over the past year was on display, and the plan for peace in the year ahead was discussed. Present at the COVID-19 compliant event, which took place at Bronxwood International Church, located 3232 Lurting Avenue in the East Bronx, were NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi’s Stand Up To Violence (SUV) team, Pastor Jay Gooding, Assembly Member Nathalia