After receiving reports of unhealthy and unsanitary living conditions at the Van Cortlandt Motel migrant shelter, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Councilman Eric Dinowitz reached out to the city agency in charge of shelters and the operator to schedule a visit there.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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9/22/23
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Following the Hamas attack on Israel, many feared last week whether they should send their children to school or not. At SAR Academy, however, more than 900 students, faculty, and staff joined in a Tefilot “On The Steps” prayer service for the people of Israel.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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10/20/23
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Nearly three months after a 1-year-old Kingsbridge Heights boy tragically died from fentanyl exposure at a Fordham day care, elected officials introduced legislation that would require inspectors to thoroughly inspect the full premises of childcare facilities.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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12/22/23
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Despite 14 'no' votes, the City Council passed Mayor Eric Adams' City of Yes for Economic Opportunity plan, aiming to modernize zoning laws and boost small businesses, affordable housing, and sustainability.
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by Izania Gonzalez
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6/28/24
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This Monday marked 100 days since more than 1,000 people in Israel were killed by Hamas terrorist attacks Oct. 7, 2023 leading to a declaration of war and the Israel Defense Forces killing thousands more in Gaza.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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1/19/24
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In Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address Tuesday she announced next steps to plan and engineer expanded transit access across New York City, introduced a new infrastructure hub, and proposed new measures to improve roadway safety and fight toll and fare evasion.
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STAFF REPORT
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1/12/24
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Amalgamated Housing Cooperative received $10 million in capital funding after Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz's persistent efforts, aiding crucial repairs amid rising charges.
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by Izania Gonzalez
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6/28/24
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In a bit of an ironic twist, Riverdale — the part of the Bronx that welcomes drivers coming off the Henry Hudson Bridge — was left off the MTA’s list of ZIP codes of drivers with E-ZPasses who are supposed to receive a long sought-after toll rebate.
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By IZANIA GONZALEZ & GARY LARKIN
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1/12/24
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Johanna Brujan Edmondson, fitness instructor and founder of The Female Fight Club NYC, has announced her candidacy for female Democratic State Committee member for Assembly District 81. She is a long-time Riverdale resident, a community leader, a children’s book author and successful business owner.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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1/12/24
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An end to the Israel-Gaza conflict is not yet in sight. As war rages on and hundreds of innocents are being killed every week, elected figures and activists have continued to propose solutions to help victims of the war and put an end to the bloodshed that began on Oct. 7.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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1/19/24
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