Sunrise NYC Backs Jessica Altagracia Woolford for State Assembly in A.D. 81

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Jessica Altagracia Woolford, Democratic candidate for State Assembly in A.D. 81, which covers the Northwest Bronx, announced on Thursday, March 24, that she has received the endorsement of Sunrise NYC, the local chapter of the national Sunrise movement. According to its website, and as reported, Sunrise is a national grassroots mobilization to stop climate change and create millions of good-paying jobs in the process. Reacting to the news, Altagracia Woolford said, “I am proud to have the endorsement of Sunrise NYC as we plan a more resilient, equitable and healthy climate future for the Northwest Bronx, and New Yorkers, statewide.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Two days after Norwood congressman, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) called for an investigation into the Russian diplomatic compound, located at 355 W 255th Street in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, on Tuesday, March 22, and amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the FBI announced on Thursday, March 24, that four Russian government employees have been charged in two historical hacking campaigns, targeting critical infrastructure, worldwide. The Department of Justice unsealed two charges on Thursday, charging four defendants, all Russian nationals, who worked for the Russian government, with attempting, supporting and conducting computer intrusions [hacking] that

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The re-election campaign for Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz, who represents the 81st assembly district, announced on Wednesday, March 16, that the assemblyman has been endorsed by Tenants PAC in his run for re-election in the Northwest Bronx in the upcoming 2022 Democratic primary. According to the PAC’s website, the organization raises funds from tenants, progressive labor unions and other supporters of tenants’ rights and affordable housing. “We recruit tenants as volunteers in targeted elections,” an extract from the organization’s website reads. “We are an all-volunteer organization, so all contributions are used only for our modest costs of operation

Editor’s Pick Bronx Buccaneers football club meet on Saturdays in the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. The session consists of a “Bootcamp” comprising strength, cardio and endurance training and the group also uses weights, bands and other equipment. The sessions are in preparation for the team’s upcoming Tackle football program which begins March 19 and every Saturday thereafter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., where kids are taught the fundamentals of football in a safe, fun atmosphere. Understanding there is more to football, the Buccaneers strive to develop the students/athletes, and the hope is that the players will

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Senate passed new legislation on March 2 sponsored by Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (S.D. 34) to expand protections against sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace and provide survivors the opportunity to openly speak their truth, without fear of retaliation. The legislation includes the following laws: Let Survivors Speak Act: This legislation, Senate Bill S.738, sponsored by Biaggi, would reform current Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) laws that financially penalize survivors who speak out about their abuse by prohibiting settlements that require plaintiffs to pay liquidated damages for violating their NDA. Workplace Sexual Harassment Hotline: This bill, S.812A,

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “I feel that with this war, the Russians are unjust at what they’re doing…like a bully, and I’m glad that people of other countries are coming together and putting the pressure on him [President Vladimir Putin]. I don’t think it’s going to last too much longer. If you don’t have money, you can’t run a country, right? That’s how I feel about it. But I hope that this thing stops soon, because it’s going to spread like cancer in Europe if it doesn’t. He’s

By GENE ROMAN

After five years of haggling, debate, and protests, Chief Judge Laura Taylor Swain of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York finally approved a debt restructuring agreement for Puerto Rico in January. The Fiscal, Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico (FOMB) was able to reduce the government of Puerto Rico’s total debt obligations from $33 billion to $7.4 billion, according to recent reporting by The New York Times. FOMB was created under the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act of 2016. It consists of seven members appointed by the President

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Students and teachers were evacuated from P.S. 20 in the Norwood section of the Bronx on Friday, March 4, due to a reported bomb threat. The area was later declared clear by police and safe for reentry. A police official told Norwood News that an anonymous call had been placed with the school, located at 3050 Webster Avenue, next door to the 52nd precinct, at around 8.50 a.m., advising that there was a bomb on the premises. The NYPD spokesperson was unable to confirm on which extension or number the call had been placed, but confirmed that the

By SARAH HUFFMAN

The Act on Fashion Coalition, a group of fashion and sustainability focused organizations, recently held a virtual press conference and panel discussion on a proposed new law, the Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (S7428/A8352). The new bill, currently at the committee stage of the State legislative process, aims to hold fashion brands accountable for the environmental and social impacts of their manufacturing, and is sponsored by State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (S.D. 34) and Assemblywoman Dr. Anna Kelles (A.D. 125). If passed, all apparel and footwear retailers and manufacturers with global annual receipts of at least $100 million doing