Biaggi wants answers from Cuomo
State lawmakers introduce bills to strip governor of his emergency pandemic powers
This time last year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo could seemingly do no wrong. A year later, however, major cracks in Cuomo’s shiny image are starting to show. In recent days, the governor has been hit with at least two allegations of sexual harassment from former members of his administration team. But even before those women stepped forward, Cuomo was under fire for allegedly hiding data on coronavirus deaths in nursing homes.
Sex work: Is it up next for the state agenda?
More of a state issue, but candidates for city council offer their two cents
When people talk sex work, many immediately think of the world’s oldest profession. Yet prostitution is just one part of a much larger industry that includes exotic dancers and adult film actors. Among the many differences between the two sides, the biggest is probably the most important: Prostitution remains illegal. It’s seemingly the final frontier in society’s full acceptance of sex work.
Special election then primary creates a ‘double-marathon’
City council candidates face both financial and logistical challenges in the coming weeks and months
Most would say running in just one election is tough. Even at the local level, candidates need to raise and spend tens of thousands of dollars to get their message out to voters. If it takes all of this to campaign in one election, then it’s not a stretch to say that running in another immediately after is an almost Herculean challenge.
Tired of mom, dad reading aloud? How about a doc?
Many parents know reading to their children is important. But ask Dr. Allison Taylor: The practice is right up there with eating dinner and brushing your teeth twice a day.
Novel sheds light on living with mental illness
Joshua Greenfield has seen the conversation about mental health shift dramatically over the course of his life.
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK
A year late, $400 short: Voice from the ‘forgotten’ class
It seems strange to claim you feel forgotten when a half-million people have died over the last year. But I think I’m still allowed to grieve what I lost — even if it isn’t necessarily a person.
Neighbors may seek ‘roundabout’ solution to traffic
It’s been two months since a working group from Community Board 8’s traffic and transportation committee proposed some potential changes to Independence Avenue, but the committee hasn’t given up on the point where Independence meets West 237th Street.
HELP IS ON THE WAY?
Businesses just trying to survive
It would be a gross understatement to say this past year has been tough for small businesses.
Lora says she's evolved from 'abolish the police'
Mino Lora was angry. And last summer, she was hardly alone. A non-profit theatre executive director pondering a run for city council, Lora turned to Twitter on Aug. 4, and just started typing. “Abolish the police now,” she said, putting the last word in all-caps.
Sisters of Charity offer priceless gift to remember saint
The list of what’s been named in honor of America’s first native-born saint is too extensive to list here, but even two centuries after her death, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s legacy endures. But on the College of Mount Saint Vincent campus, the Sisters of Charity of New York remember her in a much different way: Mother Seton.
Fasten your seatbelts for bumpy ride on Palisade Ave
Rollercoasters can be fun, so long as they’re within the confines of state fairs and amusement parks. But when they’re outside a nursing home, the adrenaline rush seems to suddenly disappear.
Taxpayers fund campaigns, but little remains in Bronx
It’s supposed to be a local city council special election race, but some might say it’s not feeling very local. That is, for everyone except Carlton Berkley.
Good news! Rosey’s shop is back
Roosevelt Spivey is a survivor. He’s cut hair in his Marble Hill barbershop on West 228th Street for nearly six decades. And so far, no challenge has stopped Spivey — known by his friends and customers as “Rosey” — from doing what he loves.
Getting older doesn’t mean slowing down
Aging is a fact of life. Whether we want to admit it or not, we’re all getting older. As we age, it’s important to start paying more attention to how we take care of ourselves, and put more work into staying healthy.
They’re too young to vote, but they’re old enough to care
Too young to vote, but certainly ready to ask the tough questions among a group of people looking to become the area’s next member of the city council.
Opinion
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The price of a cup of coffee
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No, the Earth is not flat
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Stop playing these games
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Don't waste this chance
Emotional? Just human
One could say John Boehner wears his heart on his sleeve. In other words, the one-time U.S. House Speaker had no issue expressing an emotion — even tears — publicly.
Obituaries
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Carl Grant lit every room, 38
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Family, friends say 'bye for now' to Glenn Leahey, 57
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Arnold Eisen, social worker and BJCC executive director, 92
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Ruth Bozzone, known for her Bronx wit out west, 97
James O’Connor, great friend to so many, 83
James Frances O’Connor — Jim, or Uncle Jimmy, to his family — passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.
Letters/Op-Ed
POLICE BEAT
Fill ‘er up, hand over cash drawer
Many stop by a gas station late at night to top off their gas tank or maybe buy a snack. But there are a select few who take advantage of those generous late-night hours to rob the joint.
POLITICAL ARENA
Bowman, Warren call for America to support care
U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman has joined forces with Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren on a new resolution they say will dramatically expand and strengthen the care economy while improving conditions and compensation for care workers.
PRESS POINTS
Homebound seniors targeted for vaccine
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday there will be enough vaccine produced in the country to inoculate every single American adult by the end of May.
SCHOOL DESK
Black History Month takes center stage at Lehman.
While it might take place during the shortest month of the year, many schools and cultural institutions ensure participation in Black History Month. But one college’s experience was particularly in-depth this year.
Coronavirus
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Seniors face roadblocks in efforts to vaccinate
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Biaggi takes offensive against Cuomo over nursing home deaths
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Saying a little prayer to end COVID
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Afya lets nothing go to waste during COVID times
On the computer? In the car? SAR here to help
SAR Academy and its nearby high school made national headlines becoming some of the first schools in the state — and perhaps the country — to close because of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, nearly a year later, they’re leading the charge to get their surrounding community vaccinated against the very virus that initially shut them down.