Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the January 6th Riots at the U.S. Capitol

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers for their thoughts on the January 6th riots at the U.S. Capitol. “I’ve been in a daze. I’m very upset. I feel for these people’s lives, and I walk around afraid because you never know; they could shoot and I could get hit, you know? It’s very scary. I hope the transition will be peaceful. So far, it’s nice and quiet. It’s so sad but yes, [President-elect Joe] Biden will bring the country together, yes. You’ve got to have faith.” Roxanne Home,

By DAVID GREENE

State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda has been stripped of his title as Chair of the Senate Committee on Crimes, Crime Victims and Corrections following a domestic dispute during which he is alleged to have attempted to choke his estranged wife. As reported by the Norwood News, according to NYPD detective and spokeswoman, Sophia Mason, officers from the 48th precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a domestic incident at 5:45 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, at Sepúlveda’s Daily Avenue home in West Farms. “Police were met by a 40-year-old female and a 56-year-old male who both stated the other party

By SÍLE MOLONEY

District manager for Bronx Community District 7 (CB7) and Democratic candidate, Ischia Bravo, received another boost to her campaign to fill the seat of former Councilman and now Congressman, Ritchie Torres, in the District 15 City Council race, when she was endorsed by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr on Jan. 19. “Ischia Bravo has the energy and experience to represent The Bronx in the New York City Council,” said Diaz Jr. in a written press release. “As a product of public housing and public schools, she understands the struggles that Bronxites face every single day, and as district

By SÍLE MOLONEY

On Sunday, Jan. 17, Congressmen Adriano Espaillat and Ritchie Torres who, individually, represent parts of Manhattan and the Bronx and together represent 100 percent of City Council District 14, announced their joint endorsement of Pierina Sanchez in the 14th City Council District primary due to take place in June. A press release from the Sanchez campaign read that the endorsements were “reflections of the grassroots momentum and community support born-and-raised Bronxite, Pierina, has harnessed in her people-powered movement in the Bronx.” It also made reference to both congressmen being well known and highly respected throughout the borough.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Rafael Salamanca Jr, three-term City Councilman for the 17th District and chair of the City Council committee on land use, has endorsed district manager for Community Board 6, John Sanchez, in the District 15 City Council race set for March 23rd, it was announced on Friday, Jan. 15. Councilman Rafael Salamanca Jr. said, “I am proud to endorse John Sanchez for New York City Council in the 15th District. For the past four years, John has served as District Manager for Community Board 6 where he has earned a reputation for going above and beyond for the community.”

Mayor's Coming to the Bronx, and He's Bringing City Hall With Him

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio presented the City’s preliminary budget for fiscal year 2022 (FY22), on Thursday, Jan. 14. The preliminary budget is $92.28 billion and the mayor said after the one of the most painful years in the City’s history, it charts a path to recovery while making responsible choices in light of steep revenue losses due to COVID-19. “President-elect Biden will help our recovery by increasing FEMA reimbursement,” the mayor said. “And new Democratic majorities in Congress must move us forward with a federal COVID relief package that includes direct local aid.” Officials from

By DAVID GREENE

New York Congressman, Adriano Espaillat, who represents parts of the Bronx and Manhattan, announced on Twitter that he has tested positive for the coronavirus and is now under quarantine. In the first of three tweets, Espaillat posted at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, writing, “I am following the guidance from my physician and quarantining at home after having tested positive for COVID-19.” As reported by Norwood News, the congressman was first vaccinated with the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at the United States Capitol on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. On Jan. 14, Espaillat added to his first tweet, writing, “I

Bronx Projects Take Center Stage in State of the City

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Borough President, Ruben Díaz Jr., announced on Wednesday, Jan. 13, his endorsement of Eric Dinowitz, male district leader of the 81st assembly district and son of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, in his bid to win the 11th City Council District race for which a special election will be held on March 23. “I have seen the great work Eric has done as Democratic district leader and chair of the aging committee on Community Board 8,” said the borough president. “He has a true record of accomplishments for the district. Whether that is changing lives through his work as a

By SÍLE MOLONEY

On Wednesday, Jan. 13, former New York State Attorney General [the 61st], former Bronx City Councilman, and former State Assemblyman, Oliver Koppell, announced his endorsement of Jessica Haller, City Council candidate in the 11th District race for which a special election will be held on March 23. “Jessica Haller has the independence, experience, and commitment to policies that will improve our local communities and the whole city,” said Koppell. “She shares my commitment to open government, progressive public policies, protecting and improving the environment, and vigorously supporting public education. She is a grassroots community activist and a welcome change from