Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Re-Registration Period Extended in Some Cases

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Office of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) who represents parts of The Bronx and Queens is reminding Bronxites that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced recently that it is extending the re-registration periods for the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations of several countries, including Nepal, Nicaragua and Honduras.

UPDATE Montefiore Einstein Highlight Lung Cancer Awareness Month

By SÍLE MOLONEY
To mark the launch of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, which began on Nov. 1, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) hosted an event at its Moses campus in Norwood, along with a pair of giant, inflatable lungs in efforts to help educate the community about the importance of life-saving lung cancer screening.

UPDATE Norwood Mourns Beloved Resident & Community Activist Lyn Pyle

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The local community is mourning the recent death of Norwood resident and community activist Lyn Pyle who died last month at the age of 83. Pyle was a Norwood resident and “Knox Place Legend” according to a flier posted ahead of a memorial service held in her honor on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the COVE, located 3418 Gates Place. 

Kingsbridge Heights: Elected Officials Show Up for Senior Night

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES
Assembly Member George Alvarez (A.D. 78) and Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) held a Senior Night to celebrate local seniors at Caridad Kingsbridge, located at 135 West Kingsbridge Road in Kingsbridge Heights on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 9 p.m.