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Several Mosholu Avenue businesses without gas for three months
Several businesses on Mosholu Avenue, beginning with New China Restaurant and ending with Frankie’s Tavern, are entering into their third month without gas. New China Restaurant at …
New hope for the Kingsbridge Armory
After more than a decade of proposed plans going unfulfilled, a recent Mayor Adams announcement gave hope to those who are looking to restore the largest pre-World War II armory in the country. …
Increase in bilingual students demands more bilingual teachers
The new migrant shelter at 435 W. 238 St. opened under the radar in late August, until Spanish-speaking migrant children began attending schools that were not equipped to handle their needs. …
News from the neighborhoods...
NYC DOT demands roadway dining setups come down, will they go back up?
Outdoor dining setups seemed to be on every city street during the COVID-19 pandemic. But on Friday, Nov. 29, the NYC Department of Transportation ordered those who were part of its Dining Out NYC …
Bronx Chamber of Commerce president honored at Women Thought Leader reception
The president of the borough’s Chamber of Commerce is determined to continue the growth of the borough’s economy and its 27,000 businesses.
Lisa Sorin, president of the Bronx Chamber …
Van Cortlandt Park showcases urban wildlife
When people think of wildlife, they think of rural landscapes, rich with plant life and diverse creatures, but Bronxites know, wildlife exists in their backyard, and right in Van Cortlandt …
Riverdale resident, Zerelda Nothnagel, publishes new children's book
A curious Little Elephant leaves home and travels hundreds of miles to a new land. But she soon becomes homesick and hides behind a dumpster to cry, when incidentally, she meets her new best friend, …
Opinion
Practicing fire safety during peak season
Despite the recent rainfall, NYC remains in a drought watch with October recorded as the driest month in modern history. Dozens of brush fires and wildfires swept across the city and state, several …
Presidential pardons
To the editor:
Those who have condemned President Biden for pardoning his son would do well to bear in mind that former South Carolina Congressman Trey Gowdy, a former prosecutor and an ardent …
Share a meal and support local
To the editor:
This holiday season, why not consider sharing a meal with neighbors, friends or family and patronize your local diner or restaurant?
For decades, I have enjoyed many …
Bird flu: You are what you eat
HED: Bird flu: You are what you eat
To the editor:
With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirming the first case of bird flu in a child on Nov. 22 in California, …
Shop big support small business Saturday this holiday season
As people across the country gear up for the holidays and prepare to buy gifts for loved ones, local merchants ask shoppers to observe Small Businesses Saturday on Nov. 30 and patronize stores in …
Holidays are a prime time to discuss aging safely
The holidays serve as a reminder of the passing of time, and one reality every family shares, is the inevitability of getting older.
New York is experiencing a sharp demographic spike as the …