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City Planning Commission gives green light for Bronx Metro-North stations
The City Planning Commission has given the green light for the construction of four new Metro-North stations in the Bronx. Bronx Councilwoman and majority leader Amanda Farias talks about the project on PIX11 Morning News.
The Late Sandra Pabon to be Honored with Street Co-Naming on Bainbridge Avenue
Democratic City Council Member Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11) announced on June 20 that he successfully championed the upcoming co-naming of the intersection of East 204th Street and Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood as “Sandra Pabon Way” in honor of the late Sandra Pabon who had previously served as the chaplain of the 49th Precinct Clergy Council, as well as Democratic district leader and Democratic state committee woman for Assembly District 80. As reported, Pabon died in June 2023.
New Dementia Diagnosis May Help Address Diagnosis Inequity
Montefiore Health System researchers announced in early June that it has created a three-fold improvement in diagnosing people with dementia, especially among Black and Hispanic/Latino patients. A June 4th article, “Non-literacy biased, culturally fair cognitive detection tool in primary care patients with cognitive concerns: a randomized controlled trial,” published on...
Assemblyman Zaccaro Family Fun Day
While the sun was out at the beginning of the Assemblyman John Zaccaro Family Fun Day Saturday the sky opened up not once but twice during the event. Four large inflatables were set up for the children to enjoy, there was a free cotton candy/popcorn unit, several community organization tables, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, slushies ,and ices, and several local 49th Precinct police officers who helped man game and building tables for children. The Bronx Zoo/New York Aquarium, NYFD, Bronx House and other organizations were on hand.
Sixth Annual Yemini-American Parade
Sixth Annual Bronx Yemeni-American Parade Huge Success As Hundreds March. Friday June 28th was the Sixth Annual Yemeni-American parade in the Little Yemen section of the Bronx. The parade kicked off at White Plains Road traveling across Rhinelander Avenue passing the Bronx Muslim Center to Bronxdale Avenue. The parade then turned right on Bronxdale traveling to Morris Park Avenue. When it arrived at Morris Park Avenue the parade turned right onto Morris Park Avenue traveling to Unionport Road where it turned onto Rhinelander Avenue back to its end at White Plains Road.
B.R.A.G. Senior VP David Caba Honored as Trailblazer
Cure violence interrupters, Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.), announced in late May that City & State publication recognized David Caba, senior vice president with Good Shepherd Services, the nonprofit which runs the B.R.A.G. program, on its Nonprofit Trailblazers list. “Thank you for all of your hard work!” B.R.A.G. members wrote in response to the news.
Allies push to preserve N.J. college’s treasured forest amid court battle
The 53 acres of the Drew Forest holds six wetland areas, sits above the water supply of 26 towns and is home to an endangered bat. Known as “the University in the Forest,” the woodlands are a refuge for students and staff at Drew University. Now, its supporters...
Morning Bites: Lucy Sante on James Chance, Dennis Cooper Interviewed, Ismail Kadare Remembered, and More
At The Baffler, Lucy Sante on James Chance. The NYPL shared a list of events for Disability Pride Month. minor literature[s] chatted with Graham Irvin. At Amphetamine Sulphate, an interview with Dennis Cooper. Debutiful featured a reading from Manuel Betancourt. The New York Times published an Ismail Kadare reading list.
22-year-old man shot and killed outside deli in Flatbush, Brooklyn apparently following dispute
A man was shot and killed outside a deli in Brooklyn Thursday afternoon.According to police, officers responded to the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Dorchester Road just before 2 p.m. for reports of a shooting.They found a 22-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the groin.The victim was taken to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced dead.It appears that the male victim was involved in a verbal dispute with an unknown person, outside the deli, prior to the shooting.There are no arrests, and the investigation is ongoing.----------* More Brooklyn news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Should you take the ‘B’ or the ‘L’? SEPTA plan to rename subway lines looks similar to NYC signage
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Big changes are coming to some familiar SEPTA train lines, with new names and signs that appear similar to those associated with New York City’s subway system.
Book Review: The Secret of Redemption
A bold narrative that confronts readers with uncomfortable truths and the intricacies of identity and religious conviction. Jeffrey Gale’s provocative historical novel, The Secret of Redemption, takes readers to November 2013. Set against the backdrop of Rabbi Levin’s service in a northern Manhattan synagogue, which provides sanctuary to a significant number of Holocaust survivors, the narrative unfurls amidst societal upheaval and haunting echoes of past horrors.
New Yorkers can now get into the 9/11 Museum for free on select days
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is now opening its doors for free to New Yorkers during select hours. The newly launched program, called New York First Mondays, will provide free admission exclusively to New Yorkers on the first Monday of each month beginning at 5:30pm. The museum closes at 7pm, so you’ll have an hour and a half to explore when taking advantage of the ticket offer.
Good Day New York Pool Party
Join Good Day New York at the Somewhere Nowhere rooftop pool in Chelsea for some summer fun. We've got a fashion show with a perfect poolside style, products to help protect your skin, plus delicious food and drinks and our picks for song of the summer. But it's not Good Day New York without a little competition -- see who wins our pool pickleball match!
Enjoy Live Music This Holiday Weekend in the NYC Area
Everynight Charley recommends the following concerts. Contact the venue or the artists’ social media to confirm ticket availability, show times, age restrictions, COVID compliance, and other updates. Friday, July 5. Anthony Green at Rough Trade NYC. Grace Pettis, Robby Hecht at Cafe Wha?. Sidiki Diabate at Palladium Times Square.
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