NYC Parks Issues Request for Proposals for a New Sports/Recreation Facility & Café in Ferry Point Park

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Parks & Recreation (Parks) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development, operation, and maintenance of a brand new sports/recreation and food service facility at Ferry Point Park in the Bronx. Parks is looking for creative and comprehensive proposals to bring year-round activities such as soccer, American football, or other sports and recreational interests to this popular 413-acre park. Additionally, the concessionaire will also be required to develop, operate and maintain a food service facility at a high standard of quality. With a dramatic view of the East River and Westchester Creek, Ferry

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD released body-worn camera footage on Thursday, Dec. 30, in relation to an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Oct. 2, at University Heights Bridge and which involved both the 34th and the 52nd precinct commands. Norwood News asked the NYPD for more information about the incident and were advised that all details are in the attached video. According to the NYPD, the video includes available evidence leading up to the incident, as well as during the incident. NYPD officials said the agency released the video for clear viewing of the totality of the incident. All NYPD

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There are those who say the response by outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio to the Black Lives Matter protests of June 2020 defined his time in office. In attempting to meet the moment, while he refused then President Donald Trump’s proposal to send in the National Guard to quash the protests, he was criticized by some for not reigning in the NYPD when, in some instances, officers responded to the protests with violence. On the other hand, he was also criticized by others within the agency who believed he did not always have their backs. On Thursday, Dec. 30,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department announced on Dec. 30, a number of street closures, outlined further below, related to the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square. Street closures and parking restrictions are expected to cause traffic delays, and NYPD officials said the use of public transportation is highly recommended. Beginning at 4 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, Times Square will be closed to vehicular traffic. At approximately 3 p.m. attendees will be directed by police officers to gather in separate viewing sections. When one section reaches capacity, people will be directed to the next viewing section. As

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Five-month-old baby, Mason, from the Bronx, recently celebrated his first Christmas with a virtual visit from Santa at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM). Mason also received some holiday gifts thanks to the 2021 Holidays from the Heart campaign. The Holidays From the Heart Program supports the most vulnerable and financially challenged patients at CHAM. “During this holiday season, as we move through the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, we sadly must restrict all visitors to CHAM,” Montefiore officials wrote on the Holidays from the Heart campaign page. “Through donations to the Holidays From the Heart campaign, we seek

By Dr. DAVE A. CHOKSHI

The holidays are here, and I know many New Yorkers are making difficult decisions on how to connect with family, friends and loved ones. This is a time of the year we all look forward to, and while this holiday may not be exactly what we wished for, we can still make it a safe and healthy one by taking a few precautions. COVID-19 cases are surging in New York City and across the country because of the Omicron variant, and we expect the steep increase to continue in the coming weeks. Hospitalizations will also follow, particularly among the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) announced bidding on Dec. 24 for four construction contracts listed below by county. Firms interested in receiving additional information or in acquiring bid documents should visit the OGS website at www.ogs.ny.gov and click on the Design & Construction link or call 518-474-0203. ALBANY COUNTY CONSTRUCTION WORK: Contract No. 46057-C Description Remove & Replace Roof, Building 21 Location State OB Campus – Albany, NY Bid Date 1/26/2022 2:00:00 PM Estimate $1,000,000 – $2,000,000 ALBANY COUNTY HVAC WORK: Contract No. 46057-H Description Remove & Replace Roof, Building 21 Location State

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual seen in the attached photograph and video who is sought in connection with a robbery pattern identified in the 47th precinct area. The first incident occurred on Saturday, Nov. 20, at approximately 8.04 p.m., at a commercial establishment located at 3631 Holland Avenue in the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx. The unidentified individual entered the location and displayed a firearm at the cashier and demanded money. He successfully removed approximately $120 in cash and around $13 worth of merchandise. He then fled northbound on

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual seen in the attached video and photo who is sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in the 46th precinct. On Monday, Dec. 27, at approximately 11.45 a.m., the individual approached a 43-year-old United States Postal Service (USPS) worker, in the vicinity of 2051 Grand Concourse in Fordham Heights, while he was delivering mail. The individual threatened to shoot the victim and removed a quantity of mail. No injuries reported. The video and photo are attached. Anyone with information regarding this incident is