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Op-Ed: Why I Oppose Gov. Hochul’s Proposed Mask Restrictions

By J. GOODMAN
Regarding Gov. Hochul’s proposed mask ban, which she seeks to bundle into New York’s upcoming state budget (due to be finalized by March 31), I oppose the ban. As a disabled Jewish woman who engages in activism, I find the possible codification of this measure to be a horrific violation of human and civil rights, in multiple ways:

Fordham Manor: Group Sought for Assault on 21-Year-Old

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the group seen in the attached photos who they say are wanted in connection to an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor. 

Williamsbridge 31-Year-Old Woman Dies in Fatal Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A 31-year-old woman has died following a shooting in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx, police said. It comes amid news of a 17-year-old who was stabbed in Williamsbridge on April 1 and as a 27-year-old man was fatally shot in Belmont the same day. 

UPDATE Former Bronx-Based Rookie Police Officer Charged in Prostitution Response Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD and the Office of the Queens District Attorney announced on Monday, March 31, that a rookie police officer, who was previously assigned to The Bronx, was arrested and has been charged on burglary, forcible touching, and other charges in the context of responding to a report of prostitution last year. The NYPD and the DA said another rookie police officer has also been arrested and charged, and both have since been suspended from the NYPD, pending the outcome of a legal case.

Norwood: Two Sought for Slashing of Teen

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the two people seen in the attached photos who they say are wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred in Norwood.