UPDATE Elections 2021: Why Biaggi Backs Stringer for Mayor

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The following story is an extended version of the one that appeared in our latest print edition. Integrity, leadership, the ability to listen and craft creative policy that’s fair to everyone; these are the core attributes State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi sees in New York City Comptroller, Scott Stringer. Passionate in her expression of just how aligned she is with his way of thinking, the progressive senator, who represents parts of The Bronx and Westchester, spoke to the Norwood News about why she was among the first, if not the first, in a hefty list of elected officials to immediately


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Norwood: Beloved Martial Arts School at Risk of Closure

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Last year, having been shut for several months after the coronavirus pandemic first hit in March, the DEMA Community Martial Arts School, based at 283 East 204th Street in Norwood, restarted outdoor Tae Kwon Do classes in July in an attempt to keep the school afloat. Despite that innovative approach, and other collective efforts by the local Tae Kwon Do community to support the school, it is now, sadly, at risk of closure.   As reported by Norwood News last year, more than a dozen young students were seen throwing kicks and punches in the open air in Mosholu Parkway


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Castle Hill: Search for Missing Teenage Brother and Sister

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a teenage brother and sister who were reported missing in the 43rd precinct.  Vincent Sanchez, 15, and Rose Sanchez, 14, of 2140 Seward Avenue, in the Castle Hill section of the Bronx were last seen at their home on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at 10.25 a.m.    Vincent is described as male, 5 foot, 7 inches tall, Hispanic, weighs 130 pounds, has brown eyes and black hair, while Rose is described as female, is 5 foot, 3 inches tall, Hispanic, weighs 125 pounds, has brown eyes


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Torres, Bailey Endorse Eric Dinowitz in 11th City Council Race, Bronx Dems Highlight RCV

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Eric Dinowitz, Democrat running for City Council in the 11th District special election, set for March 23, has been endorsed by both U.S. Congressman Ritchie Torres and Bronx Democratic Chairperson, State Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey.   Bailey, who represents 25 percent of the 11th Council District, said he was proud to announce his endorsement of Dinowitz in the race. “Eric has been serving the children and working families of the Bronx as a special education teacher since he graduated college, and he knows what it takes to ensure our most vulnerable residents have the resources and support that they need,”


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NYS Launches E-File Free Tax Return Service as NYC Launches Free Tax Prep Program

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced on Jan. 26 that free tax filing software (Free File) is now available on its website, www.tax.ny.gov, to electronically prepare and submit both federal and state income tax returns at no charge. Taxpayers with income of $72,000 or less in 2020 can complete and submit their federal and New York State income tax returns online at no cost in advance of the tax filing season, which officially begins Friday, Feb. 12.   New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance, Michael Schmidt, said that nearly 255,000 New York taxpayers used


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Bronx Anti-Gun Violence Advocate Indicted for Fatally Shooting Man Last Summer

By SÍLE MOLONEY
   Bronx District Attorney, Darcel D. Clark, announced on Wednesday, Jan. 27, that a Bronx man who was active in an anti-gun violence group has been indicted for fatally shooting another man in August 2020.   Clark said the defendant, Mervin Joseph Moore, 37, of Sheridan Avenue in the South Bronx, was arraigned on charges of second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon before Bronx Supreme Court Justice, Michael Gross, and remains in custody. He is due back in court on April 28, 2021.   According to the investigation, at around 1.30 a.m.


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Wakefield: Man Chasing Woman with Knife Shot Dead by Police, as January Marks Stalking Awareness Month

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY
A man who got into a dispute with a woman for the second day in a row and who threatened to kill her for not calling him, chased her down the street in Wakefield armed with a large knife before he was shot by police and died.   NYPD Chief of Department, Terence Monahan, and other police officials held a press briefing on the evening of the incident, on Thursday, Jan. 21, providing details of the case based on a preliminary investigation. Monahan reported that the incident occurred at East 233rd Street and Barnes Avenue in the Wakefield section of


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Civilian Complaints Review Board Hold Special Board Meeting on NYPD Disciplinary Matrix

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) will hold a special board meeting on Friday, Jan. 29 at 12:00 p.m. to discuss the NYPD’s disciplinary matrix. All participants must register for this event through Webex.   New Yorkers can read the NYPD’s disciplinary matrix and proposed memorandum of understanding to implement the disciplinary matrix (MoU) ahead of the meeting. CCRB officials said all are welcome to attend the meeting and learn more about what they describe as “this important first step toward better civilian oversight in New York City.”   Officials added that speaking at the Board meeting is open


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Claremont: Police Search for 16-Year-Old Missing Boy

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Adrian Lawrence, 16, of 1450 Clay Avenue in the Claremont section of the Bronx who was reported missing on January 25, 2021 in the 44th precinct.   It was reported to police that Adrian was last seen at his home at 11.30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. He is described as being 5 foot, 5 inches tall, weighs 225 pounds, has a stocky build, is Black, has brown eyes and black hair. Adrian was last seen wearing white pants and grey sweater.   Anyone with information


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