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Courtesy of Community Board 8 Laura Spalter’s time as chair of Community Board 8 may be known as the pandemic period, since her tenure coincided with the coronavirus pandemic, and the age of virtual meetings. But groups like CB8 are trying to get back to normal, while still keeping the door open for those who would like to watch remotely — something expected to continue as new chair Julie Reyes steps in.
Julie Reyes takes reins at Community Board 8
There is new leadership at the top of Community Board 8, and it’s coming from Julie Reyes. more
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Coverage For All fails to pass state Assembly
State Sen. Gustavo Rivera’s “Coverage For All” bill, which sought to extend the essential plan to undocumented New York residents, has failed to pass the Assembly. The bill was previously excluded from Governor Hochul’s state budget in May, but there was still hope for it when it passed the state Senate on June 8 up until now. more
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Bronx Country district attorney Darcel Clark had nothing but gratitude about how members of the Benjamin Franklin Democratic Reform Club supported her in her primary victory over challenger Tess Cohen. The win pretty much guarantees another term as the borough’s top prosecutor.
In primary aftermath, it’s still a tale of two competing clubs
It was just a day after Darcel Clark won her contested primary to remain the Bronx district attorney. The event was an evening meant to express appreciation for members of the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club. But instead, Clark had nothing but appreciation for her voters and supporters. more
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Aneury Rodriguez uses a megaphone to get his fellow union workers going with some words of inspiration in front of Skyview Riverdale last month. The union representing workers like him chose not to go on strike after the Bronx Realty Advisory Board opted not to re-open an already completed contract.
Put signs down, four-year contract won’t be reopened
Union victory as Bronx building service workers secure four-year contract, averting strike threat. Read more for details. more
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General election early voting is here
If you haven’t registered to vote you still have until Saturday to do so before the upcoming general election on Nov. 7. more
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West 254th Street running from Riverdale Avenue to Palisade Avenue is disastrous, which wouldn’t be as much of a problem if it wasn’t the primary walkway for both students attending SAR Academy and commuters traveling to and from the Metro North.
It’s a sidewalk that was 10 years in the making
City proposes massive renovation for West 254th Street from Riverdale Ave to Metro-North station, addressing long-standing safety concerns and infrastructure issues. SAR Academy supports the plan for safer pedestrian access. Land acquisition challenges lie ahead. Construction expected to start in autumn next year. more
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This poster shows Elma Avraham, an 84-year-old Israeli woman who was said to be kidnapped from her home by Hamas. She is one of the estimated 200 plus civilians to be abducted. At least 32 Americans have been killed since Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, with many more feared to have been held hostage.
Rivera bill would pay back New York residents fleeing war
Gov. Kathy Hochul was not the only New York resident in Israel during her visit last week. Hundreds of Americans and New York residents visiting Israel and Palestine have been struggling to evacuate with airlines like American Airlines and Delta Airlines canceling flights in the region indefinitely. more
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Courtesy of New York Communities for Change Communities across New York City are at risk of being displaced from flooding. Olivia Leirer, deputy director at the New York Communities for Change, said those communities are also at risk from gentrification when high-income communities are flooded, and the wealthier who people who once lived there, target lower-income areas.
Rivera introduces bill to fight affordable housing crisis
It’s expensive to live in New York, and the outlook on the climate isn’t so good. That opens the door for new legislation from state Sen. Gustavo Rivera that he’s calling the “Livable New York Act,” which aims to fight back against the climate crisis, provide additional affordable housing and employment opportunities — all for those who have spent time behind bars. more
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Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman with his wife Hadassah at an event at the Riverdale Jewish Center last January that included former Israeli president Reuven Rivlin.
Lieberman remembered for devotion to service
Remembering Joe Lieberman: A tribute to the former senator's deep ties to Riverdale, his legacy, and the impact he made in the community. more
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Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Councilman Eric Dinowitz joined Jewish leaders and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer from Brooklyn last Thursday to support families with loved ones held hostage by Hamas attackers following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. They joined thousands of people in Times Square to demand the release of all hostages being held in the Gaza strip immediately. There are 212 people held hostage in Gaza, said Israel
Dinowitzes: Release hostages
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Councilman Eric Dinowitz joined Jewish leaders and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer from Brooklyn last Thursday to support families with loved ones held hostage by Hamas attackers following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. They joined thousands of people in Times Square to demand the release of all hostages being held in the Gaza strip immediately. There are 212 people held hostage in Gaza, said Israel’s military spokespersons on Sunday. At right, Pro-Israeli leaders spoke in front of an electronic ad in Times Square that showed the faces of the hostages. more
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