Ocasio-Cortez Campaign Workers Ratify Strongest Union Contract Yet

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Workers for “Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress” announced on June 10 the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement. They said the wall-to-wall bargaining unit, represented by the Campaign Workers Guild (CWG), includes all non-managerial staff, including employees in part-time, hourly, and full-time roles.

The Late Sandra Pabon to be Honored with Street Co-Naming on Bainbridge Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Democratic City Council Member Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11) announced on June 20 that he successfully championed the upcoming co-naming of the intersection of E. 204th Street and Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood as “Sandra Pabon Way” in honor of the late Sandra Pabon who had served as the chaplain of the 49th Precinct Clergy Council, as well as Democratic District Leader and Democratic State Committee Woman in Assembly District 80. As reported, Pabon died in June 2023.

UPDATE Florida Man Gets 7 Years for Sex Offenses, Gun Possession, Says Hired to Kill Former BP Ruben Díaz Jr.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Lottery announced on July 2 that multiple top-prize winning tickets were sold for the July 1 TAKE 5 midday drawing, including one in The Bronx.

Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Revisions to New York City Charter

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Charter Revision Commission will hold a public meeting on Thursday, July 25, at 2 p.m. to consider proposals to the New York City Charter.

Edenwald: Bowman-Latimer NY-16 Primary Seen as Litmus Test for Future of Democratic Party

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

Democratic Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), who conceded the June 25th Democratic Primary in New York’s 16th Congressional District to Westchester County Executive George Latimer, used every last moment right up until poll closure on Election Day to campaign in efforts to retain his seat but it was not enough.

Mayor, Council Speaker Strike Deal on $112.4 Billion Balanced FY 2025 Budget

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan, members of the City Council, and senior members of the Adams administration announced an agreement on Friday, June 28, for an on-time, balanced, and fiscally-responsible $112.4 billion adopted budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.

City Council Member Eric Dinowitz Confirms Full Restortion of Proposed Budget Cuts to NYC Public Libraries

By SÍLE MOLONEY

After months of what was described as dogged perseverance, District 11 City Council Member Eric Dinowitz, described by his office as a well-known champion for investment in local public libraries, confirmed that the previously proposed cuts to the public library budget will be fully restored as part of the latest FY 2025 $112 billion city budget, broadly agreed between Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council on Friday, June 28.

Lehman College Spring Fling Swings In

By EMILY SAWAKED

Bedford Park’s Lehman College hosted its annual gala and fundraiser on Wednesday, June 12, though this year it took on another moniker, the “Spring Fling.” The change in name was to make the event feel less “stuffy,” according to Lehman College President Dr. Fernando Delgado. This is the second year that the college has held an annual gala dedicated to raising money for scholarship funds and other facets of college life that require funding.

Op-Ed: Wanted: The Grinches Who Stole Pride

By AJ RAMOS

As someone who has spent many an hour, day, and literally years advocating for the Norwood / Bronx LGBTQIA+ community to finally be represented locally, witnessing a group of people film themselves commit a hate crime by destroying the rainbow balloons and decor which decorated a nationally registered historic place, the Williamsbridge Oval during the inaugural Norwood Pride festival this past June 23 was heartbreaking.