Safety

UPDATE Fundraising to Repaint “Norwood” Mural after Sinister Makeover Triggers Funding Discussions for Art Projects

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx muralist and artist Laura Alvarez who, as reported, recently launched an online fundraiser to repaint the beloved “Norwood” mural, located on East 207th Street and Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, is stepping up her fundraising efforts, making an in-person appeal to residents at the latest Bronx Community Board 7 general board meeting. The appeal has prompted renewed discussions around funding and on other local art projects.

Fordham Manor: Migrants Removed from Illegal Migrant Shelter, the 2nd Allegedly Run by the Same Man

By DAVID GREENE
Several West African migrants were evacuated in late February by City officials due to unsafe living conditions from a make-shift, Bronx migrant shelter located at 305 East Kingsbridge Road in Fordham Manor which was allegedly being illegally run by the same man who had already been busted for allegedly trespassing and allegedly running two other illegal shelters, one at the Old Fordham Library building, also in Fordham Manor, and a second in a Queens furniture store.

DOT Pushes Road Safety after Several Incidents Cause Traffic Chaos Across The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the launch of a new, e-bike safety campaign on March 19. The following day, March 20, Rodriguez joined some of the families of loved ones killed or injured on New York City streets at a separate event to call for the renewal and expansion of the City’s red-light camera program. The announcements came following a week of moped/dirt bike chaos across The Bronx.

Garifuna Heritage Celebrated at Bronx Borough Hall

By SÎLE MOLONEY
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined author José Francisco Aviles and The Garifuna Coalition, USA, Inc. for an evening celebrating Garifuna culture, tradition, and music in the Rotunda of Bronx Borough Hall on Thursday, March 7. The colorful celebration included performances of traditional folk dances and songs.