DSNY Issues ‘Winter Operations Advisory’ for Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Due to the chance of winter weather in the forecast, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Wednesday, January 20 starting at 12:01 a.m. Snow showers are expected beginning in the early morning and continuing through the afternoon. No roadway accumulations are expected. The department’s salt spreaders are ready and may be actively spreading salt, if necessary.   The department is coordinating with other City agencies on snow clearing protocol in accordance with each agency’s written snow plan. All relevant city agencies have been notified and the Department will continue to monitor forecasts


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Norwood: Search for Missing 16-Year-Old Girl

By SÍLE MOLONEY
   The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in ascertaining the whereabouts of Asiamarie Ortiz, 16, of 3424 Gates Place in the Norwood section of the Bronx, who was reported missing in the 52nd precinct.   Asiamarie was last seen at her home at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. She is described as 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs 130 pounds, has  brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black coat, black shirt, and black/red baseball hat.   Anyone with information with regard to this missing person is asked


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Espaillat, Torres Endorse Pierina Sanchez in the 14th City Council District Race

By SÍLE MOLONEY
   On Sunday, Jan. 17, Congressmen Adriano Espaillat and Ritchie Torres who, individually, represent parts of Manhattan and the Bronx and together represent 100 percent of City Council District 14, announced their joint endorsement of Pierina Sanchez in the 14th City Council District primary due to take place in June.   A press release from the Sanchez campaign read that the endorsements were “reflections of the grassroots momentum and community support born-and-raised Bronxite, Pierina, has harnessed in her people-powered movement in the Bronx.” It also made reference to both congressmen being well known and highly respected throughout the borough.  


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Biden-Harris Campaign Surrogate & Obama White House Alum, Troy Blackwell, Joins District 15 Race

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Troy Blackwell, a former aide on the Biden-Harris campaign and an Obama White House aide, announced his candidacy for New York City Council District 15 in the Bronx on Monday, Jan. 18. According to Blackwell’s campaign, he issued the announcement on Monday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.   Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. AmeriCorps has been charged with


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CM Cabrera Calls for Surrender of Illegal Guns, Greater Gun Safety as Child Shot in Head in Fordham Manor

City & State Leaders Look to Reduce Hot Car Deaths Following Kingsbridge Incident
By SÍLE MOLONEY
   New York City Councilman for the 14th City Council District and majority whip, Fernando Cabrera, called for stronger gun safety awareness for registered weapons on Monday, Jan. 18, on the same day that police reported a child in the Bronx suffered a gunshot wound to the head.   NYPD confirmed to Norwood News by phone that on Monday, Jan. 18, at 12.30 in the afternoon, at Fordham Hill Oval in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx, an 8-year-old boy was shot in the head. He was transported to New York (Columbia) Presbyterian Hospital in critical condition. When asked


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City Will Arrange Transportation for NYC Seniors to Get Vaccinated

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Beginning Monday, Jan. 18, seniors aged 65 or older who are unable to make their own arrangements and need transportation to and from a COVID-19 vaccination appointment can sign up for transportation through the City, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Sunday, Jan. 17.   “We are moving heaven and earth to get our senior neighbors vaccinated”, said de Blasio via a press release. “Now, seniors who need a ride to an appointment will get one, ensuring our vaccines go to those who need them most.”   In response to the announcement, Department for the Aging (DFTA) Commissioner Lorraine


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Update: Man Arrested on Murder Charges in Death of 27-Year-Old Man Shot in Neck in Claremont

By SÍLE MOLONEY
On Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at approximately 1.07 a.m., police responded to a call regarding a person who had been shot in front of 1779 Fulton Avenue in the Claremont section of the Bronx, in the 42nd precinct.   Upon arrival, officers observed a 27-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his neck, unconscious and unresponsive. EMS responded to the scene and transported the man to Saint Barnabas Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The victim has been identified as Jamal W. Hunter, 27, of Faile Street in the Foxhurst section of the Bronx, NY.   No arrests were initially


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Second Take-5 Top-Prize Winning Ticket Sold in The Bronx in a Week

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York Lottery announced on Saturday, Jan. 16, that one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the Jan. 15 TAKE-5 drawing. The ticket, worth $74,021.00, was purchased at BP gas station, located at 824 Allerton Avenue in the Allerton section of The Bronx. It was the second top prize winning ticket sold in the Bronx in the space of a few days. On Friday, Jan. 15, the Norwood News reported that another winning ticket in Jan. 14 TAKE-5 drawing, worth $63,584.00, was purchased at UMK Inc, located at 5582 Broadway in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx.   The


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Mayor: City Will Run Out of COVID-19 Vaccines Next Week, State Health Department Issues Vaccine Alert

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Friday, Jan. 15, during an interview on WNYC, that the City is set to run out of COVID-19 vaccine supply next week, and called on the federal government to send additional doses.   “We will run out of vaccine next week in New York City,” said de Blasio. “The supply should go to where there is an infrastructure to get it into people’s arms. We know there is supply in this country not being used.”   The mayor’s office said that as of Friday, Jan. 15, the City had under 186,000


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