Three Bronx Judges Appointed to the Appellate Division of NYS Supreme Court

In a first for New York State, three Bronx judges were simultaneously appointed to the appellate division of the Supreme Court in the first department of New York State, it was announced on Tuesday, May 25. Justices Julio Rodriguez, Bahaati Pitt, and John Higgitt have filled the vacancies in a jurisdiction that covers Manhattan and The Bronx, marking the first time that three Bronx judges have been nominated to the appellate division simultaneously. According to the New York State court system, there are four appellate divisions of the Supreme Court, one in each of the State’s four judicial departments

Ahead of the May 28 voter registration deadline for the upcoming primary elections, Latinx elected officials and leading Latinx organizations like LatinoJustice PRLDEF and NALEO Educational Fund launched a Week of Action on Monday, May 24, to promote a series of public events throughout the week, urging the New York City Latinx community to register to vote. The week kicked off on Monday at 10 a.m. at Roberto Clemente Plaza, outside 530 Willis Avenue (off Third Avenue) in the South Bronx. The groups plan to use the occasion to highlight educational efforts on ranked choice voting, early and absentee

By DAVID GREENE

Family and friends paid their final respects to the Hon. Aurelia Greene, the former New York State assemblywoman and Bronx deputy borough president, who died on Saturday, May 8, as reported by Norwood News. The former deputy borough president lay-in-state in the Rotunda of the Bronx County Courthouse from Monday, May 17 until Wednesday, May 19. A service was held on Thursday, May 19, at the Bronx Christian Charismatic Prayer Fellowship at 1069 Morris Avenue, the same church where her husband, the late Dr. Jerome Greene, had been pastor. A homegoing service was then held on Thursday, May

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY

Nurses Week, a week-long, annual celebration, honoring nurses kicked off on Thursday, May 6, with many Bronx hospitals organizing special events to mark the occasion, all of which held special significance for the profession after such an unprecedented year. To date, 42,503 people have died from COVID-19, including 4,538 Bronxites. Over 2 million New Yorkers tested positive for the virus at one point or another. Among other events, NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi honored their nurses with a large breakfast on May 7. Chief nursing officer, Suzanne Pennacchio, addressed her colleagues with a heartfelt message of gratitude thanking them and

June 22nd Democratic Primary Election day is fast approaching, and voters are being encouraged to make a plan to vote. The upcoming primary elections will determine who the next mayor, public advocate, city comptroller, Bronx borough president, council members, and judges will be. Every citywide office and representation for the Bronx is on the ballot this June. Voters should mark their calendars with the following important dates. June Primary Election Important Calendar Dates Friday, May 28: voter registration deadline Saturday, June 12: early voting begins Tuesday, June 15: absentee ballot request deadline Sunday, June 20: early voting ends

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers for their thoughts on President Joe Biden’s job performance after 100 days in office. “Well, my expectations were pretty low because I’m old enough to remember Biden through the decades and I’m pleasantly surprised, not because I think he’s had a change of heart, but because conditions have become dire. I think the Trump interregnum was a real wake-up call for – let’s call it – the establishment, our governing pooh-bahs. They realized that they actually have to try and do something while at the same time serving their money-bag overlords. That’s their priority, not

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Funeral arrangements for the Hon. Aurelia Greene, former Bronx deputy borough president, were announced on Tuesday, May 11. Greene died on Saturday, May 8 at the age of 86. The former Bronx deputy borough president and former assembly member will lie-in-state in the Rotunda of the Bronx County Courthouse, at 851 Grand Concourse, NY 10451, for public viewing on Monday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A viewing and wake will be held on Tuesday, May 18, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, May 19, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued a statement following the death of former Deputy Borough President Aurelia Greene on Saturday, May 8. It can be read in full below. “It is with deep remorse and heavy hearts that we reflect on the passing of former Deputy Borough President, and Bronx matriarch, Aurelia Greene. Yesterday, I ordered flags to fly at half-staff at Bronx Borough Hall as a mark of respect for former Deputy Bronx Borough President and New York State Assembly Member Aurelia Greene. Today, in a historic gesture, flags will fly at half-staff on all city

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Elected officials from the Bronx and beyond are paying tribute to former Deputy Bronx Borough President Aurelia Greene, who died on Saturday, May 8. She was 86. Attorney General Letitia James said she was saddened to learn of Greene’s passing. “For decades, Assemblymember Greene dedicated her life to serving the Bronx, New York City, and our state, where she fought to lift New Yorkers up and reverse so many of the inequalities in our system. She was a trailblazer who will be sorely missed,” she said. “I offer my deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.” Assemblywoman