Want to attend college classes? Got to get a vaccine first
If you’re a CUNY or SUNY student going back to in-person learning this fall, you’re going to need a COVID vaccination. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the requirement at a press…
New York extends eviction moratorium through summer
The state has extended the hold on residential and small business evictions until Aug. 31. The moratorium expired on May 1. “It is critical that we continue to protect both…
Local politicians react to Chauvin conviction
Politicians across the Bronx flocked to social media this week to laud the conviction of police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd and also convey that more…
Why has NYCHA decided on the Blueprint?
The New York City Housing Authority needs money — a lot of it. Most of its apartment units are considered “obsolete” by federal standards, meaning they cost more to repair…
Salamanca to host popup vaccine registration event Thursday
WHAT: Vaccine Registration Event WHEN: March 25th, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Rafael Salamanca’s District Office, 1070 Southern Boulevard In an effort to increase the number of Bronxites registered…
As trash builds up in Melrose, Salamanca Jr. addresses illegal dumping
In the section of Melrose where Roy Ben-Moshe lives, trash is piling up. He has taken to Twitter to report regular incidents of illegal dumping. Photos of old TVs, broken…
Bronx NYCHA improvements haven’t sold other public housing residents on RAD and Blueprint
The Betances Houses in Mott Haven recently got a major facelift — new appliances, bathrooms, windows, security cameras and mold prevention fans – thrilling many of the residents there. In…
‘I think we’re live,’ Septimo hosts first virtual town hall
Amanda Septimo, the new state Assembly member who represents much of the South Bronx, wants to demystify politics for her constituents. She hosted her first virtual town hall session Monday…