Technology

Fordham Heights: Torres Awards $800K for Urban Farming Program in 20 Schools

By SÍLE MOLONEY
 U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) has awarded $800,000 in community project funding to New York Sun Works, a local nonprofit dedicated to integrating the science of sustainability and climate education into K-12 urban schools. Torres visited X225 Theatre Arts Production Company School in Fordham Heights on Monday, Oct. 30, to see their hydroponic program in action and to formally make the check presentation in a classroom dedicated to the program.

MTA Release First OMNY Vending Machines in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
MTA officials announced the activation of the first OMNY card vending machines in the City on Oct. 30, including at both Fordham Road subway stations serving the 4, B and D trains. Officials said electronic OMNY cards which can be tapped rather than swiped at subway station styles provide cash customers a way to take advantage of OMNY’s financial flexibility to pay-as-you-go and never spend more than $34 in 7 days.

No Access to Jerome Park Reservoir Despite $15.7M Upgrade

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Pedestrian access to The Bronx’s Jerome Park Reservoir is a no go according to the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), news that is bound to disappoint local residents of Kingsbridge Heights, Bedford Park and Van Cortlandt Village, neighborhoods which border the reservoir.