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Governor Issues State of Emergency re Flood Watch as B/D/M/F Trains Disrupted Due to Outage

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for Thursday, July 31, starting at 2:14 a.m. until Friday,  Aug. 1, at 8 a.m., with officials saying flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible in sections of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York, including across the five boroughs, as well as in northern Nassau, northern Westchester, Rockland, Southern Nassau, and Southern Westchester counties.

Health Check: Don’t Get Ticked Off, Simple Steps to Protect Against Bugs

By RAISHA HERNANDEZ
With summer in full swing and as you spend more time outdoors enjoying the sunshine and nature, don’t forget to protect yourself, your family, and your pets from pesky bugs. In New York City, flies and mosquitoes can be a real pain and ticks can cause Lyme disease, an infectious disease that can cause a rash, fever, headache, body aches, and can have serious long-term health consequences. 

The 25th Season of “Hoops in the Sun” Takes Place at Orchard Beach June 21-22

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Celebrating 25 years of basketball, community, and legacy at Orchard Beach, the 25th anniversary tournament of “Hoops in the Sun” (HITS) proudly tips off at Orchard Beach on Saturday, June 21, at 11.30 a.m. until 7 p.m. and continues Sunday, June 22, also between 11.30 a.m. and 7 p.m. HITS promoters said, “For a quarter century, HITS has combined elite basketball with grassroots impact, mentorship, and legacy.” The promoters explained that HITS Inc. is a community-based basketball program/tournament held at Orchard Beach, providing recreational and leadership opportunities for youth and adults since 2000. They went on to say that it’s


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Op-Ed: Our Moral Moment

By SILVIA BLUMENFELD
These days, friends here in The Bronx, and all across the country, are telling me that they have stopped listening to the news. I can’t say the same, but in a way, I really do get the reason for that phenomenon.

Sanitation Dept Issues Snow Alert for Sunday, January 19, at 7 a.m.

By SLE MOLONEY
NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has issued a snow alert for Sunday, Jan. 19, beginning at 7 a.m. and continuing until 2 a.m. Monday. A snow alert is the department’s “higher level” snow-fighting notification, as opposed to the “lower level” winter operations advisory. DSNY officials said that while there have been several winter operations advisories issued this winter already, this is the first storm to warrant a snow alert.