Politics

Election Day Dispatches: Heat and Long Lines at JHS 80

Poll site JHS 80, which is poll site number X0037, located on 149 East Mosholu Parkway, had about 35 people waiting on line to vote. Robert Cruz, a recent voter, is disappointed with the process of voting this site presented him with. He said he waited nearly an hour to be able to vote in a cafeteria lacking air ventilation. “Waiting almost an hour can discourage people from voting,” he says.

Bronx News Roundup, Oct. 25

Welcome back to the Bronx News Roundup. Here are the Bronx-related stories we’re following today. This story sounds like something you’d see on TV cop show: An off-duty police officer who lives in University Heights was shot in the chest after stopping to intervene in a robbery, then ended up shooting one of the suspected robbers in the head (killing him) while bleeding from his wound.

Bronx Notes: Free Civic Class with State Senator

Bronx State Senator Gustavo Rivera will teach the third in a series of community civic classes this Thursday, Oct. 25 at the Belmont Library, 610 East 186th St (at Hughes Ave). Rivera was an educator before becoming an elected official in 2010. He wants to encourage all Bronxites who wish to learn about the political process to come and participate. This class will focus on government at the State and Local level.

After Board Saves His Job, CB7 District Manager Says Good-bye

Today was Community Board 7 District Manager Fernando Tirado’s last day on the job. Exactly three weeks from the day board members voted against terminating him from his position, Tirado announced he would be moving on and taking a job at Sustainable Long Island.

Bronx Notes: CB7 Parks & Rec Meeting

Community Board 7’s Parks and Recreation committee will meet tonight, Thursday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the board office, 229A E. 204th St. CB7 is contiguous with the Norwood News’ primary coverage area and includes the neighborhoods of Fordham, Kingsbridge Heights, University Heights, Bedford Park and Norwood. For a calendar of upcoming CB7 meetings, click here.

Be Healthy: BP, Hospitals Tout Tour de Bronx Benefits

On Monday afternoon, Bronx Borough president Ruben Diaz joined forces with Transportation Alternatives, Montefiore Medical Center, St. Barnabas Hospital and the Bronx Lebanon Medical Center to officially let the world know that the 18th annual Tour de Bronx — the region’s largest free cycling event — will be happening and it will be a good thing for a borough that was recently named the most unhealthy county in the state.

Bronx Notes: Districting Commission Hearing Tonight at BCC

The New York City Districting Commissions will be holding five hearings in New York City, all open to the public. The Districting Commission determines districts for the City Council and they seeking public input before they make their decisions. The Bronx hearing will take place Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Bronx Community College Hall of Fame Playhouse, 2155 University Ave. You must pre-register for the opportunity to speak at the hearing and can do so by signing up online at http://nyc.gov/districting. Note that speakers will be given the chance to speak up to three minutes of speaking time maximum. For written testimonies or comments, submissions are accepted in advance or the day of before 5 p.m. by mail: NYC Districting Commission Attn: Jonathan Ettricks 253 Broadway, 7th Fl. New York, NY 10007, or by email at hearings@districting.nyc.gov.