UPDATE DOB Urges Precaution Amid Expected Rain & High Winds, NWS Issues Coastal Flooding Alert

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) issued a weather advisory on Friday, Jan. 14, advising that the New York City area may experience severe weather, including potential intermittent wind gusts of up to 50 MPH, starting Jan. 14, and continuing into Monday, Jan. 17. Accordingly, DOB is reminding all builders, contractors, crane operators, and property owners to secure their construction sites, buildings, and equipment. Department officials said they will be performing random spot-check inspections of construction sites around the city. If sites are not secured, the department will take immediate enforcement action — issuing violations and Stop Work

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

At least nine adults and eight children have died in a residential fire on the third floor of 333, E. 181st Street in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 9, according to a report from the AP which was later confirmed by the FDNY. Multiple other victims have been brought to various City hospitals in what has been described as one of the deadliest fires in the history of the City. Bronx 2-Alarm Box 3162, 333 E 181 ST, MULTIPLE DWELLING A, FL 3 — FDNYalerts (@FDNYAlerts) January 9, 2022 According to the FDNY,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department confirmed on Jan. 9 that a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing in Williamsbridge, in the 47th precinct, has returned home. Prior to returning home, Elijah Pratt-Johnson, 15, of 3638 Holland Avenue, from the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx, had last been seen on Friday, Jan. 7, at approximately 8 p.m., inside his home. He was described as being approximately 6 feet tall, weighing 115 pounds, is Black, has a thin build, a brown skin complexion, brown eyes and black hair. Elijah had last been seen wearing a black jacket, a blue hoodie,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a “snow alert” for Thursday, Jan. 6, from 7 p.m. The alert will stay in effect for a minimum of 24 hours. Based on prevailing forecasts, the department expects snowfall to begin Thursday evening, with a possibility of up to 6 inches of snow falling overnight and into Friday afternoon. DSNY officials said all winter weather information about the City’s response to the storm can be found by visiting the City’s Severe Weather website at www.nyc.gov/severeweather, or by calling 311. Department officials said amid a snow alert, the department

By DAVID GREENE

Dozens of still grieving local, Bronx family members and survivors of crime and street violence gathered in early December in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, together with members of the Crime Victims Assistance Bureau (CVAU) and with Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, for the annual “Tree of Angels,” tree-lighting remembrance ceremony, held in memory and in tribute to the families’ loved ones who were the tragic victims of street violence. Canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the somber and poignant tree-lighting and tree-decorating event was held on Saturday, Dec. 4, and began in Bronx Community Board 12’s

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 14-year-old girl reported missing on Sunday, January 2, in Fordham Manor, in the 52nd precinct. Venus Sabater, 14, of 2546 Bailey Avenue, The Bronx was was last seen leaving her home on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 at approximately 6 p.m. She is described as female, approximately 5 feet, 2 inches tall, weighs 120 pounds, is Hispanic and was last seen wearing black sandals, blue jeans, and a black jacket. Anyone with information regarding this missing person is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Due to the possibility of snow and, especially, ice accumulation, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Monday, Jan. 3. Snow accumulation during the overnight hours is likely to be less than two inches in all parts of the city. However, given this weekend’s rain, the sudden drop in temperatures may lead to ice buildup on roadways. Department officials said the City’s salt spreaders are filled and will be active across the city beginning at 12:00 a.m., and if snow is heavier than anticipated, the department is prepared to deploy plows. All residents

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Amid the continued surge of the COVID-19 Omicron variant across the United States and around the world, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer made an announcement on Sunday, Jan. 2, about both testing in New York, and a new push to deliver New York State with enough of the newest weapon in the war on COVID: antiviral pills. The FDA recently authorized two antiviral pills to treat people with #COVID19. Both antiviral pills are currently only available to people who have tested positive and are at the highest risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Schumer said that science has finally

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