Mental Health Professionals Receive Boost with $1M Donation towards Student Loan Forgiveness

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals announced the launch on Sunday, July 24, of a new student loan forgiveness program for behavioral health providers, funded by a $1 million contribution from an anonymous donor. The new program is designed to help attract and retain doctors, nurse practitioners, and other clinicians who care for New Yorkers with mental health or substance use needs as the U.S. faces a national mental health professional shortage.   “The behavioral health professionals in our public health system work tirelessly to support the most vulnerable New Yorkers living with mental illness


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Wakefield: Search for Couple following Strongarm Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the two people seen in the attached surveillance video and photo who are sought for questioning regarding a strongarm robbery that occurred in Wakefield.   It was reported to police that on Tuesday, July 12, at around 6 p.m., in front of a residential building located at 3908 Bronx Boulevard, a 42-year-old male victim was walking in front of the location when two individuals, a male and a female, unknown to him approached from behind.   They pushed the victim against the building, and stole his wallet which contained $1,000


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Search for Group following Bronx Robbery Pattern in North Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating four men who are sought for questioning in connection to a series of Bronx robberies that occurred in the confines of the 47th Precinct, which covers Woodlawn, Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Edenwald, Olinville, Fishbay, and Woodlawn Cemetery. Regarding Incident 1, it was reported to police that on Monday, June 27, at approximately 6.30 p.m., a 40-year-old male victim was unlocking his moped in front of 711 Magenta Street in Williamsbridge when a group of four men, unknown to the victim, approached him and punched him in the mouth and head.   The


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UPDATE Norwood: Missing 12-Year-Old Boy Found

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD said a 12-year-old boy reported missing in Norwood has been found.   Prior to being located, police said the boy had last been seen on July 16 at 10.30 p.m. in the vicinity of Bainbridge Avenue and East 207th Street in Norwood. On Sunday, July 24, police confirmed he had been found.      

City Council Lodges Appeal to Court Decision that Stops Non-Citizens from Voting in Municipal Elections

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams issued a statement on Friday, July 22, on the City’s file of appeal to the New York State Supreme Court ruling overturning the 2021 municipal voting law for non-citizens. On Friday, the City of New York filed a notice of appeal indicating its intention to fight the Richmond County judge’s ruling last month invalidating Local Law 11 of 2022. According to the City Council, members said they believe the judge erred in finding that the law was inconsistent with the State constitution, election law, and the municipal home rule law, and they are


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Jacobi, North Central Bronx Receive Gold Awards for Quality Heart Failure & Stroke Treatment Care

By SÍLE MOLONEY
CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx, Christopher Mastromano, announced on Friday, July 22, that both hospitals received gold awards from the American Heart Association (AHA) for their quality treatment of heart failure. Additionally, Jacobi received an award for its quality treatment of stroke conditions.   The Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award honors healthcare facilities for their commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure, which means reduced readmissions and more healthy days at home. Additionally, the Stroke Quality Achievement Award recognizes noteworthy patient care institutions for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most


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Fordham Manor: Search for 60-Year-Old Missing Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the 60-year-old man seen in the attached photo who was reported missing in Fordham Manor.   It was reported to police that Crayline Graham of 2720 Grand Concourse was last seen on Tuesday, June 21, at around 4 p.m., inside his home.   According to police, Graham is described as male, is 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighs around 145 pounds, is Black, has brown eyes and gray hair. He was last seen wearing a dark gray sweatshirt, dark gray dress pants and black shoes.   Anyone with information regarding this


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UPDATE Court Prohibits DOE from Making Further Budget Cuts to Schools, for Now

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Judge Lyle Frank of the NY State Supreme Court granted plaintiffs to a lawsuit against the City a temporary restraining order (TRO) on Friday, July 22, which precludes the Adams administration from temporarily, at least, making any further cuts to the public schools’ budget. The court also ordered that school spending remain at Financial Year 2022 budget levels.   Last month, the City Council approved a budget deal, cutting school budgets based on declining enrollment projections. According to reporting by Chalkbeat, the city’s public schools (excluding charters) have lost 9.5 percent of their students since the pandemic began. During 2020


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UPDATE Bridge, Street Closures & General Transportation Updates for The Bronx from July 22 to August 31

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the NYPD have advised of the following street and bridge closures in The Bronx and Manhattan from July 22  to Aug. 31.   McClellan Street between Gerard Avenue and River Avenue: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July 31, for crane operation, concrete pump, telehandler and Knuckle boom.   East 149th Street (Service Road) between Exterior Street and Dead End: This street will be fully closed 24/7 through Aug. 16, for access and use.   Grand Concourse (Service Road) between Major Deegan Expressway Northbound


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