Politics

Northwest Bronx Indivisible Join Elected Officials at Rally for Bronx Student “Dylan” Facing Deportation

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Local grassroots political group, Northwest Bronx Indivisible, held a rally in the Riverdale section of The Bronx on Saturday, Sept. 27, in support of 20-year-old Dylan Josue Lopez-Contreras, the Bronx high school student who, as reported in May 2025, had been attending English Language Learners International Support Academy (ELLIS) in Marble Hill, before he was detained by ICE in May during a scheduled court appearance. He has since become subject to a deportation order.

UPDATE Northwest Bronx Indivisible Launches Food Drive as Resumption Date of SNAP Benefits by Feds Unclear

By SÍLE MOLONEY
As it remains unclear if SNAP benefits will resume Sunday, Nov. 9, following various court rulings, Northwest Bronx Indivisible has launched a food appeal for food donations to counter the effect of recent SNAP [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program] cuts.  Northwest Bronx Indivisible is a nonprofit organization that advocates and organizes for progressive causes and to advance social change.

Bedford Park: Cuomo Fearmongers with Talk of “Cuba” & “Venezuela” during Bronx Campaign Stop

By SÍLE MOLONEY
On the last day of early voting, Sunday, Nov. 2, before Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, independent mayoral candidate in the general election, paid a visit to the Norwood section of The Bronx to deliver remarks to congregants of Heavenly Vision Church, located on the campus of DeWitt Clinton High School. Though he denied stoking fear among voters with talk of communism, he referenced two communist countries Cuba & Venezuela during his remarks.

BP Gibson Hosts Kick-Off Event to Mark the Beginning of Veterans Appreciation Month in NYC

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, in partnership with her office’s veterans advisory council, NYC Department of Veterans’ Services, Worldwide Veterans and Family Services, and the Sam Young American Legion Post 620, hosted a Veterans Appreciation Month kick off event to honor and celebrate Bronx veterans from all five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces on Wednesday, Oct. 29. As reported, the recognition in New York City of November as Veteran Appreciation Month began in 2023. Prior to that, just one day was marked to honor New York City’s veteran community.