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NYC Veterans Services Expand via New Weekly Veteran Resource Center at Bronx Borough Hall

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and NYC Department of Veterans’ Services announced the expansion on Tuesday, July 8, of the City’s Veterans’ Services through a new Veteran Resource Center (VRC) at Bronx Borough Hall. Located at 851 Grand Concourse in the Concourse section of the borough, officials said the VRC will be a dedicated office to connect veterans, service members, and their families with the benefits and services they’ve earned.

NY Lottery: Top-Prize Winning TAKE-5 Ticket Sold in Olinville

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York Lottery officials announced July 6 that a top-prize winning ticket was sold in the Olinville section of The Bronx for the July 5 TAKE 5 Evening drawing.  They said the ticket was sold at S&Y Liquors Inc., located at 3775 White Plains Road, and was worth $32,540.50. 

NYC DOC Confirms Two Additional Deaths on and in transit to Rikers Island

By SÍLE MOLONEY
After NYC Department of Correction (DOC) confirmed on Saturday, June 21, that two additional people have died on or in transit to Rikers Island on June 20, advocates for those incarcerated at the jail are asking the mayor to take immediate action to address overcrowding, particularly ahead of the imminent heatwave.