Concourse: 13-Year-Old Girl Missing

By Síle Moloney

The NYPD are seeking the public’s assistance to locate 13-year-old Rose Sanchez, who was reported missing “(runaway)” by her mother on Friday, July 24 at around 4 p.m. Police confirm that no photo of the missing girl is available. Sanchez was last seen at her home at 1064 Findlay Avenue. The NYPD said it was reported that the girl has run away numerous times in the past. She was last seen wearing a blue NASA t-shirt and blue Jordan sneakers. She is 5 foot, 4 inches tall, and weighs 130 pounds. Anyone with information with regard to the

By Síle Moloney

State Senator Alessandra Biaggi issued the following statement explaining why she voted against bill S8835 which passed in the State Senate on July 23. The bill amends the public health law, in relation to amending provisions regarding health care facilities and professionals during the COVID-19 emergency. The purpose of the bill is to limit immunity granted in the 2020-21 adopted budget to health care professionals that are providing diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 directly to confirmed and suspected COVID-19 patients. “More than 6,500 New Yorkers have died in nursing homes and adult care facilities from COVID-19 – almost 800

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the individuals shown in the attached surveillance video who are wanted for questioning in connection with a robbery that occurred within the confines of the 52nd precinct. On Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at approximately 3:40 a.m., in front of 16 West Fordham Road, three unidentified males approached a 19-year-old male victim and a 20-year-old male victim, displayed firearms and removed $400 from their pockets. The individuals fled the location and fired four rounds towards the victims. The victims were not injured as a result of the incident.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

On July 24, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), who serves as Whip of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), called on the Leadership of Congress to urge formal action be taken to condemn Congressman Ted Yoho (FL-03) for what he called Yoho’s unacceptable conduct directed at Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) while on the steps of the United States Capitol on Tuesday, as reported by The Hill. Espaillat and CHC members have called for the censure of Rep. Yoho to allow all House members to formally vote on a resolution disapproving of Rep. Yoho’s reprehensible behavior. Yoho said he regretted and attempted

By Síle Moloney

The City will open 12 more miles of streets and an additional nine new miles of temporary protected bike lanes to pedestrians and cyclists starting tomorrow, May 14. The combined 21 new miles brings the City total to 30 miles of Open Streets since the program was announced on Apr. 27.

NYC BID Association Calls on New York’s Leaders to Save Businesses and Preserve Commercial Corridors

Merchant Spotlight: A Family Business Grows at JGHBID

By Síle Moloney

Citing the devastating effects of the pandemic and ongoing civil unrest, the New York City Business Improvement District Association called on Governor Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio, and New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson on Tuesday, July 21 to implement a nine-point plan aimed at ensuring the vitality of New York businesses and the areas they serve. “The City and State must find ways to stimulate commercial activity or we will continue to lose businesses and jobs at an alarming rate,” said Robert J. Benfatto, co-chair of the Association. “Our action plan offers a set of steps

By Síle Moloney

The New York State Senate Democratic Majority today passed legislation to ban Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) agents from making arrests in New York courthouses. The bill S.425A, sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman, protects New Yorkers from civil arrests while going to court and conducting or returning from a court proceeding. “No New Yorker should fear participating in the justice system, regardless of their documentation,” Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said. “The Protect Our Courts Act will give undocumented New Yorkers the peace of mind and sense of safety they deserve while visiting a court, and I commend Senator Hoylman for sponsoring this

Bronx Teen First Vaping-Related Death in New York State

By Síle Moloney

The NY GOP issued a statement on July 21 regarding Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent trip to Georgia, and what the party referred to as the governor’s “refusal to quarantine upon return”. “Once again, New Yorkers are witnessing the ‘do as I say, not as I do’ arrogance of King Cuomo who always has one set of rules for himself and another for everyone else,” the statement from NY GOP Chairman, Nick Langworthy, read. “Instead of taking vanity trips and auditioning on the presidential stage, he should be testifying on the hearing stage for his disastrous nursing home mandate that

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A Special Committee Meeting on Racial Equity will be hosted by Bronx Community Board 8 on Tuesday, July 21, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held via ZOOM. The link is as follows: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87110342110. Participants can also call in on 1( 646) 558- 8656. The Pin is 87110342110#. The agenda will cover the following topics: 1. Establish meeting cadence for the summer 2. Establish outline for September report to Executive Committee and assignments 3. Review proposed frameworks put forth by committee members Jyll Townes and Margaret Della