Bowman Leads Call to Reopen Tamir Rice Fatal Shooting Case

By SÍLE MOLONEY

In the wake of the conviction earlier this week of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota in May 2020, on Friday, April 23, 2021, Congressman Jamaal Bowman led 40 of his Democratic congressional colleagues in a letter to President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Attorney General Merrick Garland and Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta in which they urge the U.S. Department of Justice to reopen its civil rights investigation into the death of Tamir Rice. Tamir Rice, a Black, 12-year-old boy, was shot and killed by police in November 2014 while playing with

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation (gun shot detection technology) opposite 1535 Taylor Avenue in the Parkchester section of The Bronx, on Friday, April 23, at approximately 11.42 p.m. Upon arrival, officers observed a 35-year-old man, unconscious and unresponsive, with gunshot wounds to the head and torso. EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to NYC Health & Hospitals/Jacobi, where he was pronounced deceased. There are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing. The incident occurred in the 43rd precinct. The identity of the deceased is pending proper family notification. Anyone with information in regard

The U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) has enhanced the process of applying for economic relief for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums and movie theaters, as well as live venue promoters, theatrical producers and talent representatives. The agency is relaunching its Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal (SVOG) on Saturday, April 24, at 12.30 p.m. following the resolution of some technical issues encountered during its initial launch on April 8. Barb Carson is deputy associate administrator of SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance and said the agency recognizes the urgency and need to get the program up

The closure of the Bronx High School of Science mass vaccination site, effective April 15, was a blow to local seniors in the Bronx Community Board 7 district and beyond, as reported last week by Norwood News. A new COVID-19 vaccination site opened at Lehman College on Wednesday, April 14, though details of the new site had initially been scant. Happily, further information has since become available. On Saturday, April 17, Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr. confirmed that the following Bronx sites, including Lehman College, would be vaccinating New Yorkers aged 50 and older, without an appointment: Bronx Co-Op

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced on Thursday, April 22, that it will provide $5 billion in additional Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance to one million small businesses and nonprofit organizations that have been most severely impacted by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The additional loans fall under the Supplemental Targeted Advance loan program, the latest SBA relief program to launch as part of the American Rescue Plan Act on March 11, 2021. SBA Administrator, Isabella Casillas Guzman, said many of the nation’s small businesses are still struggling to recover from the economic impact of the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the man seen in the attached surveillance video and photo regarding a burglary that occurred in the 50th precinct. On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at approximately 5.28 a.m., at the Dunkin Donuts located at 47 East Gun Hill Road in Norwood, an unidentified individual tossed a brick at the glass front door, breaking the glass. The man entered the establishment and attempted to remove the cash register but was unable to. He then fled the location on foot to parts unknown. There was no property removed.

By NILES NEUSBAUM

Today, April 22nd, marks Earth Day. We have reduced our carbon footprint by curtailing travel and our thermostat. We recycle. But, we can do so much more by cutting our consumption of animal meat and milk products. Yes, that.. A recent article in The Guardian argues that animal agriculture is a major driver of climate change, as well as air and water pollution, depletion of soil and water resources, and destruction of wildlife habitats. Oxford University’s prestigious Food Climate Research Network reports that solving the global warming catastrophe requires massive shift to plant-based eating. The Netflix feature, Seaspiracy, documents

By DAWN CLANCY

This week marks National Volunteer Week and opportunities to support Bronxites abound at the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC). MMCC is currently seeking volunteers to help distribute food at the center’s community food pantry. Open to the public four times a month, the pantry operates on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. “The pantry is a direct response to COVID,” said Lenora Sealey, director of support services at MCCC. “Before the pandemic we were servicing 800 people a month. Now, we’re servicing close to 3,000. It’s people

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Lottery announced on Wednesday, April 21, that there were multiple top-prize winning tickets sold for the April 20 TAKE 5 drawing. The tickets were sold in The Bronx and in Brewster, at the following locations: Walnut Coffee Shop located at 881 East 134th Street in the South Bronx, which sold one prize-winning ticket worth $30,994.50 Brewster Valero located at 1011 Route 22 in Brewster, which sold one prize-winning ticket worth $30,994.50 TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. Drawings take place every evening at 10:30 p.m. Winning tickets at all prize

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Bowman Leads Call to Reopen Tamir Rice Fatal Shooting Case

Parkchester: Fatal Shooting of 35-Year-Old Man

SBA Simplifies Process for Arts Organizations & Venues to Apply for Economic Relief

More Details on Lehman College’s Vaccination Site as CDC Recommends Lifting J&J Pause

SBA Launches Supplemental Loan Program for Small Businesses Hardest Hit by COVID-19

Norwood: Attempted Robbery at Dunkin Donuts

Op-Ed: We Can Reduce Our Carbon Footprint on Earth Day and Beyond

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center Seeks Volunteers during National Volunteer Week

Take-5, Top-Prize Lottery Ticket Sold in The Bronx