Politics

Update: District 11 City Council Race: Abigail Martin Endorsed by Women’s Group Led by Jessica Haller

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The campaign for Abigail Martin, candidate in the District 11 City Council primary election, announced on Thursday, May 6, that Martin received the backing of “21 in ‘21” and “Voters for Animal Rights” (VFAR) in the the upcoming Democratic primary election on June 22.   21 in ’21 is a citywide grassroots organization working to elect at least twenty-one women to the New York City Council’s fifty one seats. As reported previously by Norwood News, Jessica Haller, Martin’s former fellow candidate in the recent, March 23, District 11 special election, announced that she had take up a new position as


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Bronx NAACP President Sees Need for Voter Education in Future Elections

By DAVID GREENE, SÍLE MOLONEY & JOSÉ A. GIRALT
The following story is an updated version of the one that appears in our latest print edition.   As officials from the Bronx office of the New York City Board of Elections were busy tallying votes at their Grand Concourse headquarters to determine the outcome of the District 11 and District 15 City Council special elections a few weeks ago, the president of the Bronx NAACP, said voter education is key to the future of a free and fair society. It may also be key to a more dynamic primary election season.   Biarni Burke, president of the Bronx chapter


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UPDATE NYC Mayoral Race: Biaggi, Rivera, Others Officially Rescind Support of Scott Stringer

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 Alessandra Biaggi formally rescinded her support of mayoral candidate, City Comptroller Scott Stringer, on Friday evening, April 30.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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Highbridge: Free COVID-19 Clinic and Food Giveaway on Saturday, May 1

  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


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Bronx BP Race: Vanessa Gibson Endorsed by Several Faith Leaders plus Stonewall Democrats

  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,


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New Labor Leader at NYC Campaign Finance Board, as Candidates Look Ahead to Primaries

By SÍLE MOLONEY
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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Op-Ed: Attacks on Synagogues Part of Pattern of Bigotry

By MICHAEL HOROWITZ
As an American Jew, I try hard not to have a persecution complex when it comes to anti-Semitic acts, like last weekend’s attacks on four synagogues in the Fieldston and Riverdale sections of the Bronx, as reported by Norwood News.    However, in retrospect, I view the attacks on these houses of worship as part of a trend that has engulfed our city, our state, and our nation ever since Donald Trump first ran for President of the United States.   Trump successfully used scapegoating, as bigots and self-seeking politicians do, to increase support for his causes and cover up


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Oswald Feliz and Eric Dinowitz Appointed to Various City Council Committees

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Newly elected, District 15 councilman, Oswald Feliz, announced on April 22 that he has been selected to join both the City Council’s education committee and the public housing committee.   Feliz was declared the winner of the District 15 race earlier this month and is now set to defend his seat in the upcoming June primary. He replaced former councilman and now Congressman Ritchie Torres, who represents the 15th congressional district, following his general election win in November 2020.   Meanwhile, District 11 councilman, Eric Dinowitz, is serving on the following committees: aging; civil service & labor; consumer affairs &


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UPDATE Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the George Floyd Murder Trial Verdict

By DAVID GREENE
This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the verdict in the George Floyd murder trial, and if they feel the verdict could be a turning point in police/community relations.   “I don’t think it’s right. The government has to be more careful now, because what they did to George [Floyd] was not right, because there was discrimination. I think we’re all equal, everyone, White and Black and Spanish, all around the country, so I think the police officers have to care a little bit more about what’s going on, and do what they’re supposed to do. The verdict will help,


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