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Fishing isn't just for lakes, rivers anymore

The long-running northwest Bronx check-fishing scam continues, as a 31-year-old woman told police she wrote out a check for more than $1,600 and shipped it off to its destination through the U.S. Postal Service. more

By KIRSTYN BRENDLEN | 3/15/20

The current plans for the pedestrian bridge over the Major Deegan Expressway in Van Cortlandt Park, as well as renovations to the golf course, would require the removal of approximately 90 trees, which has environmentally minded community members upset.

Vannie’s pedestrian bridge puts trees at risk

Two ongoing projects could be good for Van Cortlandt Park, but it also will mean the city will have to remove some 160 mature trees for construction. It’s a heartbreaking prospect for nature lovers who’ve spent a lot of their own time advocating for the park. more

By HEATHER J. SMITH | 3/8/20

Before the Child Victims Act was passed last year, there were a number of homegrown efforts to help get the bill passed, including a trip by the Horace Mann Action Coalition — led by Peter Brooks, center — to Albany in 2015. Now, state Sen. Brad Hoylman, left, has introduced a bill that would extend the look-back period another year, effectively temporarily waiving the statute of limitations to file causes against accused abusers.

Abused children want more time to file charges

The state legislature gave adult victims of childhood sexual abuse the opportunity to finally hold their abusers accountable nearly a year ago. Now, a group of lawmakers want to extend the Child Victims Act look-back window to allow even more time for legal action. more

By HEATHER J. SMITH | 3/8/20

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