UPDATE Norwood Neighbors Mourn Tragic Death of “Very Good” Neighbor, Father & Husband, Nate Rivers

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Norwood neighbors of 35-year-old young husband and father, Nathaniel “Nate” Rivers, were still processing his sudden and tragic passing on July 21, just hours after a horrific, fatal stabbing ended his life as he sat in his car, sharing a pizza with his wife in the midst of a summer thunderstorm. His murder is one of 11 to have taken place in the 52nd Precinct so far this year, a jump of 450 percent in the precinct’s murder tally, compared to the same period last year (2). Just under two weeks later, on Aug. 2, Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory which will be in effect from 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4 to Friday, Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. NWS officials said heat index values indicate that temperatures of around 100 are expected in The Bronx and in all of New York City, with high humidity forecast which may cause heat related illnesses to occur. Officials said New York City residents should call 311 to identify cooling center locations, and obtain “Beat the Heat” safety tips. They said a heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and

By SÍLE MOLONEY

District Council 9, a chapter of the International Painters & Allied Trades Union, announced on Tuesday, Aug. 2, that it will conduct three formal apprentice recruitment drives beginning Aug. 9. All three recruitment drives are being conducted at the union’s training center based in Long Island City in Queens. The recruitment for Drywall Finisher apprentices will take place from Aug. 9 to 22, and will include the New York City and Long Island regions. The recruitment for Painter, Decorator and Paperhanger apprentices will take place from Aug. 16 to 29, and will include the New York City, Long Island,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for an eight-story affordable housing building at 171 West 239th Street in the Kingsbridge section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between John M. Collins Place and Putnam Avenue West, the lot is blocks from the 238th Street subway station, serviced by the 1 train. Tishman Speyer is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed 76-foot-tall development will yield 260,681 square feet designated for residential space. According to YIMBY, the building will have 336 residential units, most likely rentals, based on the average unit

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) to expand a two-story structure into a four-story building at 55 Clifford Place in the Tremont section of The Bronx. Located between Walton Avenue and Townsend Avenue, the lot is one block from the 174-175th Streets subway station, serviced by the B and D trains. Gil Broitman of Brookyn Grid is listed as the owner behind the applications. According to YIMBY, the proposed 51-foot-tall development will yield 6,830 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 12 residential units, most likely rentals, based on the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on June 28 that a Bronx man was sentenced to five years in prison and five years of post-release supervision for assaulting a correction officer in a Rikers Island jail. In the context of the case, Clark said, “The defendant, who was an inmate, approached the correction officer and refused verbal commands to step back, then repeatedly punched her until she was left bleeding and severely injured. If you attack a correction officer, we will hold you accountable. We had recommended a consecutive sentence but the court, over our objections, made the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A rider of an e-bike remains in critical condition at Jacobi Medical Center following a serious collision in Throggs Neck on Saturday. The news comes just one week after the 7th Annual Bronx “Ghostbike” Memorial Ride was held, a bike tour spearheaded by Transportation Alternatives in memory of cyclists killed on the borough’s streets, and just two days before new speeding violation rules, announced in May, went into effect. Effective Aug. 1, tickets will be issued to drivers caught traveling 10 mph above the speed limit, now captured on speed cameras that are operating 24/7, following sustained calls

By EMILY SAWAKED & SÍLE MOLONEY

The following is a slightly extended version of the story that appears in our latest print edition. The recent State and congressional redistricting process has been confusing to put it mildly, but it has had one benefit. Because the State senate and congressional primary elections have been delayed to Aug. 23, it means voters have had more time to get to know the candidates aiming to represent them in 2023. On Monday, July 25, Schneps Media hosted a debate between the two Democratic candidates running for the “new” State senate district 33 seat. They are incumbent progressive State

By EMILY SAWAKED & SÍLE MOLONEY

From maltreatment by medical professionals to overpriced medication, disability rights activists say people with disabilities have been fighting for equity in healthcare for years. July marks Disability Pride Month and on Thursday, July 14, Disability Rights NY held a virtual discussion entitled, “Willowbrook & The Road to Inclusion: Ableism & Access to Health Care Systems,” to discuss the topic of healthcare equity. Spearheaded by disability rights activists in the medical field, the forum explored historical beliefs about people with disabilities, systemic ableism, and how these views impact people with disabilities’ access to health care systems. It highlighted the struggles

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UPDATE Norwood Neighbors Mourn Tragic Death of “Very Good” Neighbor, Father & Husband, Nate Rivers

Heat Advisory in Effect from Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. to Aug. 5 at 8 p.m., Highs of 100 Degrees Possible

Painters & Allied Trades Union to Conduct Three Apprentice Recruitment Drives in Aug & Sept

Kingsbridge: Building Applications Filed with DOB for Affordable Housing at 171 W 239th St.

Tremont: Building Applications Filed with DOB for Expansion at 55 Clifford Place

Bronx Man Gets Five Years for Assaulting NYC DOC Officer on Rikers Island

UPDATE Biker Critical after Crash a Week after Bronx “Ghostbike” Memorial Ride Held, New Speed Laws Effective Aug. 1

Rivera and Camilo Face Off in Debate ahead of Aug. 23 Senate District 33 Democratic Primary

Disability Rights NY Highlights Healthcare Inequity among People with Disabilities