NYS Department of Labor Announces 50 Wood, Wire and Metal Apprenticeships, June 10 Deadline

The joint apprenticeship and training committee for the metallic lathers and reinforcing ironworkers, Local Union #46, will soon begin recruiting to fill 50 lather (wood, wire and metal) apprenticeships, the New York State Department of Labor (DOL) announced on Thursday, May 20.   The 50 apprenticeships cover the committee’s three recruitment regions of New York City, the Hudson Valley and Long Island, and the program’s jurisdiction includes the counties of Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester.   Applications must be submitted online at www.ml46.org, on weekdays, from June 22 to July 6, 2021, excluding July


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Two People Dead following Collision on Major Deegan Expressway

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Two people are dead following a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway.   On Friday, May 21, at approximately 00.01 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a motor vehicle collision on the south bound Major Deegan Expressway between Exit 10 (West 230th Street) and Exit 9 (Fordham Road), in the 52nd precinct.   Upon arrival, officers observed a white 2015 BMW M3 sedan which had collided with the rear of a tractor trailer operated by a 57-year-old man.   EMS responded to the location and pronounced two occupants of the sedan, an unidentified, male driver and an unidentified,


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Belmont: 30-Year-Old Shot Dead (in head) over Restroom Line Dispute

By SÍLE MOLONEY
    The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating the man seen in the attached photo and video who is sought in connection with a murder that occurred in the 48th precinct.   It was reported to police that on Sunday, May 9, at approximately 3.48 a.m., inside a bar/nightclub located at 4555 Third Avenue in the Belmont section of The Bronx, a 30-year-old man became embroiled in a dispute with the unidentified suspect over whose turn it was to use the restroom.   The dispute escalated shortly thereafter when the suspect produced a handgun and shot the victim


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Fordham Manor: Search for Missing 67-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating a person reported missing in the 52nd precinct. It was reported to police that Eric Quiñones of 162 West Kingsbridge Road, Apt. 6G in Fordham Manor was last seen on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at approximately 6 a.m. at his home.   He is described as male, 67 years-old, approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall, Hispanic, weighs approximately 145 pounds, has brown eyes and graying hair. His clothing description at the time of his disappearance was unknown.   Anyone with information with regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s


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71-Year-Old Woman Injured During Attempted Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A 71-year-old woman sustained injuries during an attempted robbery on the outskirts of Laconia in The Bronx. The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the individual seen in the attached photo and video who is wanted for questioning regarding the incident which took place in the 47th precinct.   It was reported to police that on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 7 p.m., in front of 3453 Boston Road, the unidentified suspect approached the 71-year-old, pulled an unknown object from his pants pocket, and demanded that she give him cash. The suspect then forcibly pushed the victim to the


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Biaggi: Section 8 Waiting List Opened for First Time since 2006, Deadline May 28

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City has opened its Section 8 housing waiting list for the first time since 2006. The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is a federal program designed to provide rental assistance to low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to help them find decent, safe, and sanitary housing.   State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi, who represents parts of The Bronx and Westchester counties, is encouraging Bronxites to avail of the opportunity to apply for Section 8 housing before the upcoming deadline. “The waitlist is open only until [Friday] May 28th, so please complete and submit your application at your earliest


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No Trash, Recycling Collection or Street Cleaning on Memorial Day, Monday May 31

By SÍLE MOLONEY
There will be no trash, recycling collection or street cleaning Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day, as announced by New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) on Wednesday, May 19.    Residents who normally receive Monday trash collection may place their material at the curb between 4 p.m. and midnight Monday evening. However, there will be collection delays, as is common after holidays. DSNY officials say they appreciate residents’ patience as they work to collect the backlog of material.   Residents who normally receive Monday recycling collection should place their material curbside between 4 p.m. and midnight on Sunday, June


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Update: Elevator Collapse in Port Morris, One Dead

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAWN CLANCY
This is a developing story.   FDNY has confirmed that an elevator collapsed at 8.17 a.m. on Wednesday, May 19, at 20 Bruckner Blvd in Port Morris in the South Bronx. One person was found dead on arrival at the scene and another is critical. The incident was also reported on the Citizen’s App and a verified video was uploaded to the site showing the scene outside the building, which included several fire trucks. The scene outside 20 Bruckner Boulevard in Port Morris, following a construction accident on May 19, 2021. Video courtesy of the Citizens’ App. At 8.22, Citizen


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Jacobi & Montefiore Celebrate Nurses Week, as PPE Giveaways Still Very Much Welcomed

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY
Nurses Week, a week-long, annual celebration, honoring nurses kicked off on Thursday, May 6, with many Bronx hospitals organizing special events to mark the occasion, all of which held special significance for the profession after such an unprecedented year. To date, 42,503 people have died from COVID-19, including 4,538 Bronxites. Over 2 million New Yorkers tested positive for the virus at one point or another.   Among other events, NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi honored their nurses with a large breakfast on May 7. Chief nursing officer, Suzanne Pennacchio, addressed her colleagues with a heartfelt message of gratitude thanking them and


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