Norwood: Search for Man following Bottle Assault on Security Worker

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photograph who is sought in connection to an assault that occurred in Norwood. It was reported to police that on Saturday, Feb. 19, at approximately 2 a.m., in front of Mar & Tierra, a restaurant and bar located at 3236 Bainbridge Avenue, a 30-year-old male victim, working as security for the business, was approached by another man who was exiting the location. The man struck the victim with a glass bottle, causing a laceration to his right eye and face. The victim suffered

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has provided an update on the cyberattack reported at the end of February. The commission reported that it had learned that it had been the target of a deliberate malicious cyberattack, specifically to the web server that houses, among other systems, JCOPE’s Lobbying Application and Financial Disclosure Statement Online Filing System. JCOPE officials released a statement on Friday, Feb. 25, confirming the commission’s systems were taken down as a precaution earlier that week by the State Office of Information Technology Services (“ITS”) when the agency received an alert of suspicious

By SARAH BELLE LIN

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan on Friday, Feb. 18, to address the City’s worsening homelessness crisis, starting with the removal of those who are homeless from the City’s subway stations. “It is cruel and inhumane to allow unhoused people to live on the subway, and unfair to paying passengers and transit workers who deserve a clean, orderly, and safe environment,” the mayor said. “The days of turning a blind eye to this growing problem are over.” But what comes after that? Where will those without housing or shelter go? The answer is pretty clear:

By JULIAN NAZAR

Janet A. Peguero’s favorite spot in The Bronx is Hunts Point Flower Market. “When things get a little bit stressful, I feel like flowers help me center myself, by just admiring the beauty and the color,” the deputy Bronx borough president said. “And then, it’s just a plus that it’s a Dominican-owned business, and I get to support a local, family-owned and family-operated business,” she added. This week marks the last week of Dominican Heritage Month, which celebrates the legacy and contributions of New York’s thriving Dominican American community who, according to the latest census figures, comprise 323,240

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted her annual Black History Month event, celebrating African-American history and culture. on Friday, Feb. 25, at 5.30 p.m. at Maestro’s Caterers Banquet Hall in the Van Nest section of The Bronx, and was joined on the night by New York City Mayor Eric Adams. During the event, Gibson honored various community leaders in recognition of what she said was their valuable contribution to the residents of The Bronx and throughout New York City. This year’s honorees included President of the NAACP Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, Attorney at Rodman and Campbell, P.C.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police Athletic League (PAL) youngsters from all five boroughs of New York City participated in the citywide PAL Tournament of Champions STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Challenge, on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Activities focused on STEM and physical education learning, featuring engineering, design and physics skills building. The 2022 competition was an individual, center-based competition held at each PAL center with participants in Kindergarten through eighth grades working within age groups. Dana Wheeler, PAL director of education and program development, said the academic needs of the participants continue to be a top priority at PAL, with STEM activities serving

By DAVID GREENE

The once popular Madden’s Pub, located at East Bedford Park Boulevard and Villa Avenue in the Bedford Park neighborhood, has sadly and quietly closed its door after at least 50 years in business. Since the pandemic first hit, Madden’s had struggled to survive. In the summer of 2021, the management team opened an outdoor shed for additional seating and brought in a giant TV so that fans could see NFL games on Sundays. The owners also installed a small window for takeout orders and began selling White Castle hamburgers, a move which had begun to draw crowds.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Freedom Youth Family Justice Center Inc., a nonprofit organization founded in 2019, which provides support to people, particularly youth, affected by human trafficking and domestic violence, recently opened a new office in The Bronx, located at 555 West 235th Street, in Riverdale. The organization runs a number of programs, one of which is the Young Adult Discovery (YAD) program. This serves victims and survivors of human trafficking and prostitution aged 12-17, who are seeking a holistic approach to making positive changes in their lives by providing tools and support for those re-entering society. Norwood News has reported

By SARAH HUFFMAN

Fordham University announced on Feb. 10, via a Zoom conference, that Tania Tetlow will become the 33rd president of the University. Tetlow will become both the first woman and the first lay-person to lead the university in its 181-year history, when she assumes the role in summer, ahead of the new academic year. “I am thrilled beyond measure that the search committee, with all of its engagement from faculty and students, and the board itself has chosen me to do this,” Tetlow said. “I will give absolutely everything I have to doing it well,” she added. Robert D.

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