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By SÍLE MOLONEY $118 million in aid to students will be al- During last year’s July 15th pro- DiRaimos told the us that following Montefiore Receives New Grant located shortly, using federal Coronavi- test, outside the BCC campus, dozens the latest negotiations with the CUNY for Autism Therapy rus Response and Relief Supplemental of empty shoes were placed on the PSC union, the most recent three- The Rose F. Kennedy Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation unit Appropriations Act Fund.” steps of the college to represent ab- year contract agreed with CUNY for at Montefiore has been awarded The statement continued, “This sent faculty members who had been adjuncts has been applied retrospec- $150,000 from the Mother Cabrini aid to students is being supplemented let go. One such adjunct professor, tively but is due to expire next year. Health Foundation to support their by $9 million the Chancellor’s Emer- Walter Ostrowski, recalled the impact Yudi Ventura is studying criminal work providing advanced therapies gency Relief Fund raised through pri- of getting such difficult news. “It was justice at BCC. Referring to her tuition to pre-school and school-aged chil- vate and corporate philanthropy. The a shock... it came out of the blue,” he fees, she told the Norwood News at last dren with autism. Chancellor’s Emergency Relief Fund said. “I didn’t get the reappointment. I year’s July protest, “I’m a student, The funding will support pro- grams/interventions that enhance was established in April 2020 to help was thinking - was it something I had but at the same time I work to pay for children’s ability to function in so- students who have experienced job done?” Asked if any warning or rea- school, because I don’t get any finan- cial situations, improve their social losses, and other financial setbacks son was given by CUNY, he said, “No cial aid, so I pay out of pocket. So, if communication, support an inter- during the pandemic. The fund has, so explanation - I just got a letter.” there are not enough jobs for the stu- vention targeting behavioral chal- far, awarded $500 grants to more than DiRaimo told the Norwood News dents, then how can we work, and get lenges, support a parent training 9,000 students, prioritizing undocu- that CUNY originally let go about experience as professionals?” and support group that helps par- mented students and international 2,700 adjunct professors in April 2020 CUNY serves approximately ents cope with their child’s disabil- ity, and enables the creation of a new students who were precluded, under but rehired 900 in the fall, includ- 275,000 students, across 25 New York feeding program that helps children the Cares Act, from receiving aid.” ing Ostrowski. At BCC, 36 educators City campuses. Ventura added, “If feel more comfortable with different The CUNY statement concluded, were let go, and nine were eventually there’s not enough professors, then a foods, through play. “The university has also utilized brought back. lot of classes won’t be available, and CARES funding to purchase 33,000 Another adjunct professor, who de- many students have to be full-time Biaggi: Cuomo’s Behavior an laptops and ipads for students’ usage clined to be identified, said that before in order to keep that [visa] status as a “Open Secret” for distance learning, as well as for the coronavirus pandemic struck, the student. I’m one of those international In a March 15th New York Times opinion piece by Michelle Goldberg, personal hotspots for those students union had fought for, and won, three- students, and in order to be an inter- entitled “How the Left Made Cuomo who require WiFi capability. The bal- year appointments for adjuncts that national student, I have to be a full- Vulnerable,” in the context of alle- ance of CARES ACT and CRRSSA provided “job security and healthcare time student.” gations of bullying, New York State funding will be allocated directly to benefits.” He added that of the 36 edu- The PCS union representatives at Sen. Alessandra Biaggi, who once the campuses for student support and cators who had been let go, most were the rally told us that they are bracing worked for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, said mental health services, and to reim- seasoned professors who had been for the possibility of further lay-offs, his abusive behavior, “has definitely burse colleges for COVID-19-related with the college over many years. come June. been an open secret.” She added that it was one that “people were afraid costs, such as refunds, among other The adjunct professor continued, Norwood News attempted to reach to share because they were afraid of priorities identified by the univer- “So these 3-year adjuncts are the most the presidents of both Hostos and BBC retribution, which is exactly why it’s sity’s community and senior colleges experienced of our adjuncts.” He said for comment, anddid not receive an been kept below the radar of most and professional schools and pro- many had a decade or more of expe- immediate response. people in the state and country.” The grams.” rience. “The cost savings that they Editor’s Note: Síle Moloney, editor of governor denies accusations that he The statement did not answer our make, laying off these adjuncts, it the Norwood News, is a CUNY gradu- is a bully. requests for comment regarding the barely puts a dent in the budget gap ate. 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Man Shot on Perry Avenue An arrest is not proof that a fled the location, along with the tim were no longer at the location. Attempted Murder Charge Police are looking for an in- person has committed a crime. fourth vehicle. Police said the second victim was for Subway Push dividual who shot a man in the At least two of the vehicles eventually located and the thieves A woman has been charged with knee while he was walking home Fordham Manor: Armed were observed driving over the escaped with a cellphone and attempted murder and assault for in Norwood. The alert was raised Auto Theft Broadway Bridge into Manhattan. $2,000 in cash. allegedly pushing another woman at Perry Avenue and East 206th The NYPD is seeking the The four suspects were described Both suspects wore matching onto the subway tracks in Crotona Street at 3:09 p.m. on Saturday, public’s assistance locating four as Hispanic men in their 20s. black slacks and shoes and match- Park East in the Bronx. Officials March 11. Police said a 21-year-old men wanted in connection with There are no arrests, and the ing, official-looking, high-visibil- said that at around 7.50 a.m. on Feb. man ran to a nearby building to the theft of three vehicles, and investigation remains ongoing. ity, yellow vests, face masks, and 9, 2021, on the platform of the 2/5 call for help after being shot. EMS the assault of an employee at G There was no assault complaint black hooded jackets. subway line at the Southern Boule- responded and transported the & S Sons Parking Lot, located at report on file based on the incident vard and East 174th Street station, victim to St. Barnabas Hospital in 2740 Webster Avenue in Fordham details, and the parking attendant Luz Sanchez, 29, of Lexington Av- a stable condition. No description Manor. The investigation is part refused medical attention at the enue, Manhattan approached Rosa of the shooter is available, and po- of a search for several individuals scene. Elizabeth Galeas Florencio, 54, and lice continue to investigate. wanted in connection to a spate of using her body, pushed the victim, similar robberies in the 43rd and Phony Plumbers causing her to stumble backwards. Another Man Arrested 49th precincts in recent weeks. Torture Two Men Sanchez then allegedly put both for 2018 Murder Police were called to G & S Police are looking for two men her hands on the victim’s shoulder Pursuant to an ongoing inves- Sons Parking Lot at 2.55 a.m. on who posed as plumbers during a area and pushed her, causing her to tigation into the murder of Chris- Tuesday, March 9, following a home invasion robbery, during fall backwards onto the tracks as a topher Pierce, 34, of Webb Avenue, gunpoint robbery in which a 58- which they tortured and assaulted train pulled into the station The Bronx, Nazeem Francis, 21, of year-old male parking attendant two Wakefield residents on Mon- The oncoming train was alerted Mayda Road, was arrested suffered bruises and abrasions. day, Feb. 22, in the vicinity of East that the victim was on the tracks and charged with murder in the Further investigation revealed 227th Street and Barnes Avenue. and braked before striking her. She 2nd degree on Wednesday, March four suspects had arrived at the Police said the suspects knocked was pulled to safety, treated for in- 10, 2021 at 3 p.m. location in a vehicle, while the on the door of the home of a 28- 52nd Precinct: Search juries at Saint Barnabas Hospital, On Sept. 3, 2018 at around victim had been starting up three year-old man and a 35-year-old for Missing Girl and was later released. The defen- 9.24 p.m., police found Pierce, separate vehicles, which he had man at around 3 p.m. saying they The NYPD is seeking the dant fled to Georgia and was later shot in the upper torso, opposite left running while waiting for were there to “fix the plumbing.” public’s assistance in locating arrested on Feb. 25, 2021. Sanchez’s 124 Eames Place in Kingsbridge their respective owners to arrive. They allegedly entered the Delilah Justiniano (pictured attorney declined to say if she had Heights. EMS transported him to The four suspects inquired apartment, displayed a firearm, above) of East 198th Street, in undergone psychological evalua- Saint Barnabas Hospital, where about parking at the location. tied up both victims and demanded The Bronx, who has been re- tion at the time of her arrest. The he was pronounced deceased. When told the lot was full, three of money. The suspects remained in ported missing. Justiniano was case is ongoing. Jonathan Colon, 20, of Wheeler them exited the vehicle, one bran- the home overnight and assaulted last seen leaving her home and Avenue, The Bronx and Julio dishing a firearm. They forced both victims. The 28-year-old man heading eastbound on Grand Anyone with information with Ozuna, 19, of Morrison Avenue, the victim into a service booth, suffered a head injury as well as Concourse on Tuesday, March regard to these incidents is asked The Bronx were later arrested on tied him up with cable wire taken burns to his back after the pair 16, 2021 at approximately 11.30 to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Wednesday, March 25, 2020 and from the location, and kicked him tortured him with a hot clothing a.m. She is described as female, Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) charged with 2nd degree murder. about the head and body. They iron. 31 years old, Hispanic, approxi- or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA Norwood News reached out to the took $180 from the victim, as well The suspects later fell asleep, mately 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs (74782). The public can also sub- Bronx District Attorney’s office as his wallet, before entering each and the 28-year-old victim was approximately 250 pounds, has mit their tips by logging onto the for an update on the status of Co- of the three parked, idling and un- able to free himself, escape the brown eyes, black hair and was CrimeStoppers website at WWW. lon’s and Ozuna’s legal cases. We attended vehicles, a dark colored home and call police. Officers last seen wearing a black jacket, NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, did not receive an immediate re- Honda CRV, a black Toyota Camry quickly responded and found the multicolored spandex pants, and or on Twitter @ NYPDTips. sponse. and a black Porsche. They then two suspects and the second vic- camouflage shoes. All calls are strictly confidential. March 18-31, 2021 • Norwood News • 11

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for a long time. “That should courages participation in erties and would potentially By SÍLE MOLONEY have been dealt with before the “Build the Block” meet- have to leave the Bronx. A lifelong resident of Van our mayor decided to do all ings, and has implemented a Ferrara told News 12 New Nest, founder of the Van Nest the allocations for affordable hotline to the police with text York small businesses also Neighborhood Alliance, and housings,” she said. “This chats. needed relief from pandemic- a Bronx Community Board 11 mayor wanted to have a one “I don’t know who’s on related violations. “Why is (CB 11) board member since size fits all with affordable duty, but we came up with a there no leniency? Why has 2011, Bernadette Ferrara is housing.” solution that seemed to be that not been looked into? To one of ten candidates in the Referring to an unspeci- working,” she said. “We send me, it’s like a no-brainer,” she District 15 City Council Dis- fied affordable housing proj- out a blast to everyone. Who- said. trict race, aiming to fill the ect that came before CB 11 ever is on duty, responds, Ferrara sits on the board seat vacated by former coun- and other Bronx CBs, Ferrara and it makes people feel that of the Morris Park Business cilman and now Congress- said all 12 Bronx CBs rejected there’s a response.” Improvement District (BID) man . the proposal at the time be- Ferrara said crime was a and said she hears what busi- Though Norwood News cause the project was not a Photo courtesy of Bernadette Ferrara major issue affecting many nesses say. “I’m a non-voter requested an interview with “one-size fits all” solution. Bernadette Ferrara seniors, like her father because I don’t own a busi- Ferrara, time did not allow “Each fabric of each commu- who lives in the Monsignor ness, but I represent my com- for this finally, and so, here, nity holds its own character- She said she wanted assur- Fiorentino apartments, as munity. I want to hear what’s we present a profile of Fer- istic,” she said. ances that if her brother had well as disabled veterans. going on. I want to know what rara’s candidacy based on “Zoning is a big issue. The an altercation with police, “They don’t come out of their resources come to their res- her campaign platform, and median income [per district] they would have the training houses,” she said. “I’m sorry. cue, and are those resources on her public comments dur- needs to be looked at,” she to recognize his cognitive is- I’ve done a lot of door knock- enough? I’m seeing that it’s ing recent interviews and de- said, adding that it is docu- sues. “He will shut down,” ing, and I listen. You get me in not,” she said. bates on three areas: housing, mented that the mayor al- she said. “He will not be re- there [to elected office], I will In terms of empty store policing, and helping small legedly ignored such consid- sponsive to immediate ques- focus on this,” she added. fronts and struggling busi- businesses. erations, and forged ahead tions that say, ‘Hey, what’s “They’re not going to go ness trying to re-open, she The self-described work- anyway. “People should live your name? Stop doing this! out if it’s three o’clock in the said more advocacy was ing-class, single mother who, there for a month, basically, What’s going on?’ He can’t, afternoon, and they feel a lit- needed at City Council level. is also an animal rights activ- and from their experience cognitively, respond.” tle unsafe,” she said. “They “You have to bring it up at ist, has called for oversight say, ‘Uh uh - No Can Do,’ and Though she didn’t men- have to find someone to help every City Council meet- and accountability from ab- they’re not,” she said. tion the person’s name, Fer- them and it’s a very sad day ing, and say, ‘What about the sentee landlords who, she Ferrara said Torres rara said another candidate when that is at the forefront small businesses?’” she said. said, don’t maintain their brought the matter to light had called for the “demilitar- of their minds. I’m a senior “I know a lot of these busi- properties. Ferrara said this when representing City ization” of the police. “First myself,” she added, before re- nesses. They know Van Nest. destabilizes neighborhoods. Council District 15, which in- of all, yes, they get their fire- counting a story of an elderly They know Morris Park, and During a recent interview cludes the neighborhoods of arms from the Department of women who was slashed in they just can’t do it,” she with News 12 New York, Ferr- Belmont, Fordham, Tremont, Defense, but on the local, pre- the face while walking home. said. “Their life savings are ara said, “There’s a lot of [ten- Mount Hope, Allerton, Olin- cinct level, they do not have “They need to have more drained. These [government ant] screening processes and ville, Van Nest, West Farms, the high-end militia.” police on the beat,” she said, program] loans are maybe they do not do that, for what- and parts of Bedford Park. Ferrara is in favor of cur- adding that even with NYPD small percentage loans, but ever reason.” “I’m so grateful to him for tailing police spending in one cameras in certain hotspots, they’re not money that’s given During a District 15 Bronx- that,” she said, adding that, if area. “They do not need to people still feel safer when to them. They have to pay that Net debate earlier this month, elected, she hoped to pick up get extra insurance to cover there are actual cops on the back. What happens if they in terms of tackling the hous- on his work on the oversight them personally,” she said. street. “People ask me, ‘What can’t pay that back? They’re ing crisis, Ferrara touted her and investigations commit- She is also in favor of real- happened to the beat cops? making decisions based on 12 years of experience partici- tee. “I would like to really dig locating funding within the Where are they? We feel so that, and that is very sad.” pating in CB 11 land use meet- in and see what’s going on, police budget. “Where is our unsafe.’” Asked by News 12 New ings. “Zoning is a very spe- especially with housing,” she funding for our youth, our Meanwhile, when it comes York what makes her stand cific thing,” she said, adding said, adding that they’ve had youth explorers? That needs to helping small businesses, out as a candidate among the that people needed to listen first-hand experience of deal- to be expanded,” she said. Ferrara said all across the others, Ferrara said experi- acutely to community leaders ing with the consequences “We have youth officers. They country, states are open- ence was priceless. “I’ve sat and housing activists, espe- of poor housing planning in need to be out in the commu- ing up, and taking away the on the housing committee, cially those living in NYCHA Van Nest. nity more. We’re not getting mask mandates, and focusing the economic development developments. She said some When it comes to policing, that. We need to come back to on getting the economy back. committee. Land use is a ma- areas needed down-zoning Ferrara told BronxNet that that, and a lot of it is because She said New York should jor, major issue, zoning, etc. rather than more develop- the City needed to add more, there needs to be more police be opening up “100 percent,” It can change the landscape ment. not less, funds to the NYPD doing it. But, taking money but added that safety guards of a community in a heart- During the News 12 New budget. “There’s a lot of train- away from the police, I do not need to be maintained. beat. We all know that,” she York interview, Ferrara said ing that needs to be done, support at all.” “We need to be practical said, before adding that one that there were 2,150 NYCHA whether it’s mental health, Ferrara, who comes from and common sense about it, of her priorities during her developments in District dealing with EDPs [emotion- a military family, also advo- but these small businesses 12 years on CB11 was youth 15. “That’s a systemic chal- ally disturbed persons] or cates for more engagement, need help,” she told Bronx- and education. “That’s our fu- lenge that should’ve been ad- just dealing with difficult generally, between the com- Net, adding that there needed ture. That’s the product, and dressed, especially with the situations,” she said. Fer- munity and the NYPD, say- to be mentorship programs we’re going to reap what we falsified lead paint inspec- rara shared that her brother ing in her local 49th precinct, and vocational schools to help sow there, so that is founda- tions that were brought to has severe autism, telling the community regularly at- people get jobs. She added tional.” light,” she said, adding that News 12 New York, “He’s my tends precinct meetings, has that property owners had not The District 15 special NYCHA housing problems baby brother. He’s in a group one-on-one meetings with gotten any breaks either and election takes place on March had been on the City’s agenda home.” the captains and NCOs, en- some were losing their prop- 23. March 18-31, 2021 • Norwood News • 13

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Asked brera’s” efforts on public safety, for Oliver Koppel in 2009, who favor of “unnecessary wars.” if the NWBx Dems denounced NWBx Dems where “the good doctor” spon- recently endorsed environmen- DeFrancis has been an open the Proud Boys and white su- sored the “cure violence” initia- talist and tech entrepreneur, critic of business closures amid premacy, he said they did, add- Endorse Fernando tive, with over 27 million dollars Jessica Haller, in the District the pandemic and did not appear ing, “Do we denounce the 39 allocated to 21 districts which, 11 City Council race, aiming to to support mask-wearing either, other hate groups in the Bronx? Cabrera according to the group, resulted fill the seat vacated by former having been seen in group set- Absolutely!” in the most effective reduction Councilman Andrew Cohen, tings, without a mask, in videos Rivieccio said DeFrancis By SÍLE MOLONEY of gun violence in the nation. who was elected to be a judge on posted to social media. was an ex-Democrat, and the Local political organization, The executive board said the Bronx Supreme Court in No- DeFrancis confirmed he at- only Republican the group has the Northwest Bronx Democrats the councilman also honored vember 2020. tended an event in early Decem- supported in its history, even (NWBx Dems), announced on, the empowerment of women by Since then, the group said ber 2020 in Washington D.C. though it does have a smatter- March 16, that they have chosen passing Resolution 104, which it has been actively involved in This event was also attended by ing of Republicans, as well as their candidate for the position will serve to increase account- supporting over 30 council, state numerous Proud Boys, who are “Blue Dog Democrats” among of Bronx borough president, ability in domestic violence in- assembly, senate and congres- categorized in Canada as a ter- its members. Rivieccio added and have thrown their support tervention programs, by requir- sional candidates, including two rorist group and in the U.S. as an that he commended DeFrancis behind City Councilman for ing that the effectiveness of the who they described as rookie extremist group who have been for arranging rallies in support the 14th District, Fernando Ca- programs be measured. insurgents at one point, State known to post white nationalist of small businesses. brera. Meanwhile, the organiza- Sen. Gustavo Rivera in 2010, and memes and hold alt-right views. Most recently, in terms of the Anthony Rivieccio is the tion said Assemblyman José City Councilman representing DeFrancis said he gave a 2021 upcoming special elections, founder of the organization Rivera, who represents the 78th the 13th District, friend a ride to the D.C. event, the NWBx Dems have ranked which has approximately 1,600 A.D., and who is also a member in 2012. The latter recently an- but had also been curious to equally their chosen candi- followers on social media. He of the NWBx Dems, was, among nounced that he will not be seek- see it for himself, because he dates in both the District 11 and said since the inception of Ca- others, a major player in mov- ing re-election at the end of his was suspicious of how the me- District 15 City Council races. brera’s political career, when ing the pieces forward for the term. dia portrayed the group, which These are Dan Padernacht in the NWBx Dems were on the group’s formal endorsement of As reported by the Norwood he described as very diverse. He District 11, and Ischia Bravo, losing side, having supported Cabrera. Rivera has also per- News, the organization threw said the event, for the most part, Elisa Crespo and Yudelka Tapia over Cabrera in sonally endorsed the council- their weight behind Republican was “fun,” though he witnessed in District 15. The group said a 2009 race, the organization has man for the position of borough candidate, Gene DeFrancis, in some internal conflict, while they are currently studying the kept a “tremendous eye” on the president. the 80th A.D. general election there. “I do see the threats and 14th City Council District can- councilman. “We supported his The NWBx Dems have been on Nov. 3, 2020, a race ultimately the dangers of this organization didates, and their viability, and election in 2013, and then on, for involved in the local commu- won by Assemblywoman Natha- getting too big and too out of will make campaign announce- one simple reason,” said Riviec- nity, and in political work in lia Fernández. DeFrancis, a vet- control,” he added. ments shortly. cio. “He’s a district listener and the Northwest Bronx neighbor- eran and founder of the Aller- When asked about DeFran- As for Cabrera, Sheila San- exactly what we believe the bor- hood since 2003. Since the pan- ton Merchants Association, is cis’ attendance at the Proud chez, the president of the NWBx ough of The Bronx needs, espe- demic hit, their members have a supporter of former President Boys event, Rivieccio said it hap- Dems said, “He wants to build cially right now.” volunteered their time and ser- Donald Trump, and told the Nor- pened after their endorsement up The Bronx, one community According to the press re- vices at different food drives wood News, this was mainly be- of his candidacy, and added that at a time.”

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The candidate more to 34 households. A sec- gible app. Prior to receiving ing Vaccine Appointments Sunday, March 14, 2021 with the most votes wins. ond food pantry is scheduled your scheduled vaccination, Epicenter-NYC is a vetted, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for April 8, also at Dhaka Dis- you must complete the New volunteer group, assisting Monday, March 15, 2021 LAAL Mental Health count Grocery. As Ramadan York State COVID-19 Vaccine New Yorkers to find and sched- 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Initiative begins on April 12, the food Form. Please be patient and ule vaccine appointments, Tuesday, March 16, 2021 LAAL, the Norwood- pantry will focus on provid- continue to monitor these particularly the elderly, and 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM based, nonprofit dedicated to ing staple food items during links frequently for available anyone not adept at using the Wednesday, March 17, 2021 supporting women in the Ben- the holy month. It will also vaccine appointments: internet. 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Sign-up here: https:// Saturday , March 20, 2021 fully designed assessment Indoor Dining in New health.ny.gov/ or call 1-833- docs.google.com/forms/d/ 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM surveys of 300 womxn, using York City will expand ca- NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829) e/1FAIpQLSczOilgEn1U-4- Sunday, March 21, 2021 materials accessible in both pacity to 50 percent begin- VaccineTogetherNY: RavkHdrSadTgd6_VSM- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Bangla and Sylheti. The sur- ning March 19. Currently, https://vaccinetogetherny. Dl-Ueqhs4jwpxyH6NQ/ The Bronx Board of Elec- veys will be followed up with New York City (and New org/Pages/default.aspx or viewform tions is accepting applica- in-depth, hour-long, qualita- Jersey) restaurants are op- call 646-697-VACC Separately, and addi- tions for absentee ballots tive interviews, with the aim erating at 35 percent capac- To schedule an appoint- tionally, the turbovax site, from voters who wish to vote of producing data that can be ity, and the rest of New York ment, go to: https://vax4nyc. https://www.turbovax.info/, by mail. Further information used in future health policy State is operating at 50 per- nyc.gov/patient/s/. scans the websites of all pro- can be found on: initiatives, prioritizing men- cent capacity. This follows To find a vaccination site, viders offering the vaccine https://vote.nyc/page/ab- tal health issues among such Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s an- go to: https://vaccinefinder. throughout the city and lists sentee-voting-0 or by calling marginalized communities. nouncement that restaurants nyc.gov/locations. their available appointments. the Bronx Board of Elections outside of New York City will Your physician or local at (718) 299-9017 and selecting LAAL Womxn’s expand to 75 percent capac- pharmacy may also have in- Latest Updates on Ext. 1875. Support Group ity beginning March 19. formation on scheduling vac- Vaccine Eligibility Whoever wins the March LAAL is launching its All restaurants and bars cine appointments. Who is now also eligible? 23 special, nonpartisan elec- newest program, Laal Mohila licensed by the SLA must If you need transportation As of March 10, New York tion will serve until Dec. 31, Shomitim, a womxn’s support cease all indoor and outdoor to get your vaccine appoint- residents ages 60 and older 2021. Future representation group. Laal’s needs-based as- dining activities by 11 pm ment, click this link for a are eligible. in the District beyond that sessment in 2019 found that daily. list of options: https://forms. As of March 17, the follow- point will likely be deter- 62 percent of Bangladeshi Bars Inside Establish- ny.gov/s3/vaccine. ing groups are eligible: mined via a June 2021 pri- womxn surveyed in Norwood ments: All physical patron To schedule an appoint- - public-facing government mary and a November 2021 spent more than eight hours bars must be converted ment at Yankee Stadium, you and public employees; general election. a day alone. Since the start of to service bars only. That can also call 1-833-SomosNY. - nonprofit workers pro- the COVID-19 pandemic, so- means no seats at bars, and Another new mass vaccina- viding public-facing services Ranked Choice Voting cial isolation has had an even patrons cannot directly or- tion site opened at Co-Op City to New Yorkers in need; The District 15 and Dis- greater effect on the mental der a drink at the bar or be on Thursday, March 4, which - essential, in-person, pub- trict 11 special elections are health of womxn. The aim served a drink at the bar. All is open to all eligible appli- lic-facing, building service the first two elections in the of the womxn-only, support service is at seated tables. cants. workers (does not include Bronx which will incorpo- group is to allow womxn to Outdoor Dining Struc- For trustworthy infor- workers at construction rate the new voting method of come together and address tures: If more than two sides mation on the vaccines and sites). Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). the problems they are facing, of an outdoor dining struc- the research behind them, RCV is a voting method and work through possible ture are enclosed, it is con- go to: https://www1.nyc.gov/ COVID-19 Testing Sites whereby voters can, but are solutions, all in a safe space. sidered “indoor dining” and site/doh/covid/covid-19-vac- For a full list of COVID-19 not obliged to, rank up to five Laal wants to reassure all the 50% occupancy and re- cine-facts.page. testing sites, text “COVID candidates in order of prefer- women that they are never lated requirements apply. The MTA announced that TEST” to 855-48 or go to: ence, instead of choosing just alone in their struggles, when Table Spacing: Tables it has launched a new vacci- https://www1.nyc.gov/ one. Note that there can be shared with another person. are to be spaced 6 feet apart. nation site locator on its live site/coronavirus/get-tested/ more than five candidates on The group meets monthly, However, when that is not subway map. See the map covid-19-testing.page. the ballot in a race, but only the discussion topics are led feasible, they can be closer if here: map.mta.info. five rankings are possible. by womxn and vary from approved barriers are placed Bronx District 11 and If a candidate receives overall health, education and between the tables. Bronx CB7 Vaccine District 15 Council City more than 50 percent of first- housing, to gardening and No Face Mask, No Entry: Site Update Special Elections choice votes, that candidate growing food. The goal is for Businesses cannot allow The Walton High School The District 11 and Dis- is the winner. If no candidate the group to be a place where patrons to enter the estab- Campus vaccination site, one trict 15 special elections will earns more than 50 percent of womxn can forge stronger lishment, go to or from the of the local vaccination sites be held on March 23. Polls are first-choice votes, then count- relationships, and have their bathroom, or stand inside for for Bronx Community Board open on election day from 6 ing will continue in rounds. voices heard, regularly. takeout, if they are not wear- 7 residents, has moved to the a.m. to 9 p.m. Find your poll At the end of each round, the ing a face covering. Bronx High School of Sci- site and view a sample ballot candidate with the fewest LAAL Food Pantry HVAC: Businesses must ence, located at 75 West 205th here: https://findmypollsite. votes will be eliminated. In Feburary, Laal part- closely review air circulation Street, in Jerome Park. NYC vote.nyc/. If a voter ranked an elimi- nered with NYC’s Test & and filtration requirements. March 18-31, 2021 • Norwood News • 17

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the 52nd PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL meetings have been held via ZOOM. Meetings are usually held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Call the 52nd Precinct Community Affairs office at 718-220-5824 for further details.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, meetings have been held via ZOOM. The next full Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 24, at 6.30 p.m. Zoom details will be circulated ahead of the meeting. Contact mirosario@ cb.nyc.gov to be added to the distribution list.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, BEDFORD MOSHOLU COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION meetings have been held via ZOOM. The meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m. For further details, contact [email protected].

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By MARGARET GROARKE term-limited and cannot run again or Presidential elections are impor- they have taken up other positions, so tant. But your vote also matters, prob- the elections will be competitive, one ably even MORE so, in local elections. in which we, the voters, have a better In New York City elections, we choose than usual opportunity to choose a the people who will be in charge of new council member, with new ideas, many of the things that affect our to represent us. daily lives. If you care about the qual- That’s why I’m proud to be part ity of local schools, the way NYPD po- of the Voter Power Committee of the lices your community, the state of the Northwest Bronx Community and parks, how safe it is to walk, drive or Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC). The bike on our streets, those are all issues NWBCCC engages in community orga- that are dealt with by the mayor and nizing to work for racial and economic the City Council. justice in the Bronx. The Voter Power So, why did five times as many Committee focuses on how we can use people vote in the presidential elec- elections toward the same goals – mak- tion in 2020, as vote for mayor in 2019? ing sure Bronxites can cast a vote – Turnout was certainly up in 2020 all and knowing where the candidates across the country, and I’m proud that stand, so that elected officials know the Bronx was part of that trend. More they have to pay attention to our con- than 420,000 Bronxites voted in the cerns. 2020 presidential election, 27,000 more This year’s City elections will be than in 2016. our opportunity to choose the people Yet, only one in five of those Bronx- who will lead New York City for the ites – a little more than 78,000 – partici- next four years. So, this year, I chal- pated in the 2019 elections for mayor lenge all of you who voted in the presi- and City Council. Part of the reason dential election to make your voice for this was that 2019 wasn’t a particu- heard in this year’s NYC elections. larly exciting New York City election. Like the presidential race, there Mayor was running for will be three ways to cast your vote: (1) re-election, and many City Council by absentee ballot, (2) by voting early, members were also running for re- two weeks before Election Day, and (3) election with little opposition. by voting in person on Election Day it- In fact, turnout in our local elec- self. tions is always low, despite the big im- First up for the Bronx are the Spe- pact of City government on our lives. cial Elections scheduled for March Some people think that local elections 23rd in both District 11 and District Photo by José A. Giralt AFTER VOTING IN the primary elections at PS 8 on Briggs Avenue in the Bedford are not as important as national elec- 15, to fill two Bronx City Council seats Park section of The Bronx, Maisha Smith wears an “I voted” sticker on her forehead tions, but I disagree. Local elections that became vacant when Congress- on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. have an impact on many everyday is- man Ritchie Torres was elected to rep- sues that we care about, and if any- resent the 15th congressional district thing, your vote matters MORE in lo- in the Bronx in November 2020, and ber 2nd. debates. If you want to be invited, cal elections, where fewer votes are former Councilman Andrew Cohen Remember, your vote is your email [email protected]. cast. Elected officials know which was elected to become a judge on the chance to say who you want to rep- So don’t just use your voter power neighborhoods vote, and as a result, Bronx Supreme Court in November resent your interests in City govern- in the presidential election – vote in they are more likely to pay more atten- 2020. ment. It’s also your chance to say that the 2021 NYC elections, starting with tion to those neighborhood’s needs. Most readers of the Norwood your neighborhood can’t be ignored. the March 23rd City Council elec- This year, 2021 promises to be an News live in one of these two districts. There are many ways to learn about tions. especially meaningful New York City If you want to know which district the candidates. This newspaper, and Margaret Groarke is a resident election year. Because many City offi- you live in, go to https://www.my- many other media outlets, have been of Kingsbridge Heights, a member of cials are limited to two terms, de Bla- govnyc.org/. Later this year, on June writing about them and continue to do the Northwest Bronx Community and sio can’t run for office again, so we’ll 23rd, the primary elections will be so. There have also been a number of Clergy Coalition Voter Power Commit- be electing a new mayor. So far, 40+ held for these seats, and also for the debates held – on TV, on the radio and tee, and a professor of political science people have thrown their hats in the positions of mayor and all citywide on Zoom, with more to come. The Voter at Manhattan College. If you want to get ring in the mayoral race. Many of our races. The general elections for these Power Committee, as part of a broader, involved in the Voter Power Committee, Bronx City Council members are also races will take place later, on Novem- Bronx-wide coalition, is sponsoring email [email protected]. 20 • March 18-31, 2021 • Norwood News from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help remove Want to see a live entertainment trash from the river that runs through show? Join the Lehman Center for Van Cortlandt Park. Volunteers must the Performing Arts for a series of arrive by 10 a.m. at the Van Cortlandt “Rhythm of Dance” live shows from Golf Course Clubhouse, wear a March 16 to March 21. This incredible mask and practice social distancing. show creates a new era in Irish VCPA will provide all work tools and entertainment, showcasing a wealth supplies. To register, visit https:// of Irish talent, and featuring World and www.eventbrite.com, and search for Compiled by RACHEL DALLOO Irish champion dancers, and some “Community Volunteer Day: Tibbetts of the fi nest traditional musicians Brook Trash Removal.” and singers. Combining traditional conversations about what’s currently Events dance and music with the most up- Join NYC Parks on March 28, from 10 going on in the sport’s world. To to-date stage technology, this two- a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Van Cortlandt register, visit https://www.nypl.org/ From December 2020 to June 2021, hour dance and music extravaganza Nature Center in Van Cortlandt Park, events, and type in “Sports Book the Norwood Farmstand will be takes the audience on an exhilarating, for a Birding 101 event and learn Discussion.” open to the community on Thursdays energy-packed time trip through about the amazing abundance of from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at E. Gun Hill the ages. To register for tickets, visit park wildlife. Urban Park Rangers will Road and Dekalb Avenue with fresh, Art https://www.lehmancenter.org/events. guide you to the best wildlife viewing affordable fruits and vegetables spots in the urban jungle. NYC Parks grown by regional farmers, year- Join the Bronx Museum of the Arts Movement asks participants to follow prevailing round. Be a part of GrowNYC’s on March 25 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. COVID-19 safety guidelines. For more Wholesale program, designed to for their event, “Representing vs. Every Monday night, the Bronx information, call (718) 548-0912. bring the freshest, highest quality, Re-Presenting: Unpacking Methods Nomads host an hour-long run regionally grown farm products to the of Visibility,” as speakers explore / walk for anyone interested in Want to participate in a virtual yoga New York City community. To learn the various ways, we represent joining the group. The event starts class? Join the Williamsbridge Oval more, visit https://www.grownyc.org/ communities within two-dimensional at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Recreation Center on Mondays farmstand/Norwood. media (drawing, painting, and Center at 6 p.m. More information for a free, 4-week, gentle yoga photography). The panelists include can be found on the group’s experience, “Stop the March Do you like Sports? Do you like to talk artists, Shaun Leonardo, Steve Locke Instagram here: https://www. Madness” from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. about Sports? Join the Van Cortlandt and Jamel, who will discuss their instagram.com/bronxnomads/. Kripalu Yoga is inspired by ancient Library on March 20 from 2 p.m. to positions as artists, having their feet tradition, encouraging a practice 3 p.m. for discussions about sports. in both worlds as both artists/makers Join Bronx Council for rooted in self-awareness and self- This will be a casual session focusing and as community members. To Environmental Quality (VCPA) for care. To register, contact sarah. on sports book recommendations, register for this event, visit http://m. “Community Volunteer Day: Tibbetts [email protected] or call what you are currently reading and bronxmuseum.org. Brook Trash Removal” on March 20, (718)-543-8672.

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previous CARE COVID-19 bailouts. This it. He is too busy with plans to run for ,ETTERS4O4HE%DITOR is all on top of $1.4 billion in 2020 and another term in 2022! Foye has no prob- $1.5 billion in other formula, and discre- lems blaming Washington for his multi- tionary funding provided by the Federal billion-dollar shortfalls. He will never Transit Administration to the MTA. publicly disagree with his benefactor, Editor’s Note: We reserve the right to struction of the family and the patriar- The receipt of federal funding was Cuomo, who appointed him to his po- edit letters for space, clarity, civility and chal structure necessary to maintain it. never meant to be used by Gov. Cuomo sition. Reduction in previously prom- accuracy. When there are fathers at home, the to back out previous committed state ised financial support from Albany school drop-out rate is cut in half, the funding to the MTA, as a means to bal- by Cuomo is a box of Valentine’s Day Holding Gov. Cuomo Accountable teenage pregnancy rate is cut in half, ance his own budget. Will Schumer hold candy already partially eaten by riders. We are writing to express our sup- truancy decreases, academic perfor- one of his Sunday news conferences to Larry Penner port for our elected representatives in mance increases, on time graduation hold Cuomo accountable? Don’t bet on Great Neck Albany, including State Sen. Alessandra increases, and juvenile delinquency de- Biaggi and Senate Majority Leader An- creases. These statistics hold true re- drea Stewart-Cousins, for their ongoing gardless of class-sizes, teacher salaries, push for accountability and more civil and educational facilities. behavior from the governor’s office re- George J. Silos Bronx BP Race: Candidates garding the handling of the COVID-19 Fieldston crisis. Gov. Cuomo’s attack on Assembly- Editor’s Note: If a child is in immediate Cross-Endorse Each Other man , who is raising appropri- danger of abuse, call 911. If you suspect (continued from page 8) son, pressed Fernández on the issue of ate questions about how nursing homes child abuse or neglect, call 311 or the NY corridor on East Fordham Road speak- getting more people from the neighbor- managed COVID-19, is very troubling State Central Register (SCR) Child Abuse ing with merchants and pedestrians as hood employed on the many construc- and unacceptable. While emergency & Maltreatment Hotline (24/7) on 1(800) they did so. tion sites she sees in the . powers may have been necessary at the 342-3720. A day later, Benjamin, who repre- “I’ve been in the construction busi- beginning of the crisis, we stand with sents the 30th senatorial district in ness 30-something years,” Etta said. the 14 state senators, including Sen. The MTA Manhattan, which encompasses Har- Referencing some of the safety training Biaggi and our neighbor, Sen. Gustavo It is sure that Gov. Andrew Cuomo lem, East Harlem, and the Upper West that is required by the Occupational Rivera, who recently called for rescind- will not hold a press conference to an- Side, showed up at Soundview Park in Safety and Health Administration ing those powers given to the governor nounce that as part of his proposed the South Bronx to endorse Fernández (OSHA), before construction workers last spring. state budget, he will be reallocating $160 for borough president. can enter a site, she asked what the can- It is time for the governor to recog- million dedicated for our public mass He spoke to the Norwood News about didates would do to help more Bronxites nize that the legislature is a co-equal transit agencies into the state’s general the position of borough president in the become qualified for jobs in construc- branch of government, and to treat each fund. This includes the MTA receiv- context of widely reported friction be- tion. member of the legislature with respect. ing $145 million less than anticipated tween Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Fernández thanked Etta for the ques- The Steering Committee of from Albany as part of the next April Bill de Blasio, and how, ultimately, the tion, saying it was absolutely her number NYCD16 Indivisible 1, 2021 - March 30, 2022 state budget. people of the Bronx get hurt when the one priority to ensure that the jobs be- New York City (Source: “Cuomo pushes $145M raid on two disagree on policy solutions. He ing brought to the borough would go to funds dedicated to cash-strapped MTA,” said he felt that someone with experi- Bronxites first. “As borough president, I will mandate that any project or develop- Child Abuse, A Public Health Crisis NY Daily News by Clayton Guse, Febru- ence in Albany politics, like Fernández, th ment that is confirmed here [will] make [Op-Ed, Norwood News, March 4] ary 12). who represents the 80 Assembly Dis- trict, would be an effective leader in the sure that Bronxites get the proper educa- Instead of a writer whose creden- At the same time, MTA chairman, borough president’s office. tion, the proper training so they can be a tials include having a Master’s degree Pat Foye, Sen. Charles Schumer, Mayor “The issues between the governor part of the growth of this borough,” she in childhood education, you might select Bill de Blasio, and other elected offi- and the mayor, and how they go back told Etta. a writer who was married, and stayed cials have been successful in lobbying and forth - we can solve that because we She went on to propose the idea that home to raise her children. From her, Washington for a third CARE COVID-19 understand how important Albany is, community board offices could also serve you might have learned that child abuse bailout of $6.5 billion. The Federal Tran- but we also know the City,” Benjamin as training centers for such jobs. is not a public health crisis but a govern- sit Administration already provided the said. “We [the state legislature] provide In addition to Gibson and Fernández, ment-created crisis, caused by the de- MTA with a total of $8 billion under two a lot of the revenue that the City needs the race for Bronx borough president in- in order to function and we live in these cludes Councilman Fernando Cabrera neighborhoods.” who represents the 14th City Council Dis- Benjamin described Fernández, 32, trict and who is serving his final term, Madame P 's Beauty World as part of a new generation of political former NYPD detective, Sammy Ravelo, leaders focused on the most pressing State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda, who represents Specializing in Basic Haircare, Press n Curl, issues for the average Bronxite, like the 32nd senatorial district, and commu- Relaxer and Silk Press affordable housing. “As a senator, I’ve nity activist, Victor Gutierrez. been fighting for affordable housing.” A win by either Gibson or Fernández s(AIRCUTTING he said. “For me, that’s the kind of part- would shatter at least one glass ceiling, /&& with the election of the first, female Bronx s7AVE.OUVEAU ner I need, because there’s no more im- &/23%.)/23 portant issue that we have to deal with borough president and possibly more. If s#AREFREE#URL 4UESDAY 7EDNESDAY4HURSDAY in the City of New York than affordable Gibson wins, she could also be the first s(AIR#OLORING /&& housing. She and I can get that done to- African American to become elected to #/,,%'%345$%.43 gether.” the position, while a win by Fernández s!FROS7ELCOME -USTBRINGAD During the event, a local resident would see her as the first Latina (woman who went by the name, Mrs. Etta, and of Hispanic heritage) to take on the cov- %AST&ORDHAM2D described herself as a community liai- eted role. "RONX .9s March 18-31, 2021 • Norwood News • 23 Home Care Workers Demand Fair Pay

(continued from page 1) and people with disabilities safe, we collaboration to meet the needs of all ages Co-op City, who also spoke at above the minimum, and give the av- need to make sure that everyone has people, particularly the most vulner- the event, said that Co-op City is a erage home care worker an annual the home care they need to live in able. Mitchell Lama co-operative com- salary of $35,000. their own homes,” she said. “I’m tired of living in a country munity of over 45,000 people. “We The rally was held at the Fordham Citing figures from the CUNY where we invest in Wall Street and do have a lot of seniors and a lot of Bus Plaza, between Park Avenue and study, Clark concluded, “New York allow stock buybacks, while our se- people dependent,” she said, noting Third Avenue, with many workers is the epicenter of a national home niors are struggling to pay for pre- that there are 35 buildings, that eight holding signs and chanting, “What care workers shortage, with a pro- scription drugs,” he said, before ask- lost power, and that Building 8 has a do we want? Fair Pay! When do we jected shortage of 50,000 workers by ing the crowd, “If we are a nation that generator that provided full power to want it? Now!” 2023, and over 83,000 by 2025. This doesn’t take care of our seniors, what that building. She added, “We will be Denise Clark of Cooperative Home shortage comes as tens of thousands does that say about us as a country?” providing back-up generators to all Care Associates, the largest work- of New Yorkers are currently at risk He added, “Where is our moral stand- the buildings until we can figure out er-owned cooperative in the nation of being forced into nursing homes ing as a world leader if we don’t take what the problem is. All the electric- which trains over 600 low-income because they cannot receive the ser- care of our seniors?” ity is hard to determine, so all those women every year to provide home vices they need.” At the same event, Bowman ac- things, we will be working on.” care services to New Yorkers who are The importance of addressing ev- knowledged the tragic passing of lo- In response to a reporter’s ques- elderly, chronically ill, or living with eryday problems that affect seniors cal, Co-op City resident, Ada Long- tion about Co-op City generating its disabilities in their communities, ad- living at home was further high- more, 73, who reportedly died after own power, and whether there was dressed the crowd. “We are here today lighted last month, on Feb. 28, when climbing several floors to her apart- something bigger or structural hap- to tell the leadership of the state legis- local elected officials stood, in Co-op ment in the De Kruif Place building pening that caused the black-out, lature, , who represents City, with Congressman Jamaal Bow- during the recent black-out. Burke said, “What happened this many of us in the Bronx, and Andrea man and a number of health care pro- According to the New York weekend is extraordinary. This has Stewart-Cousins that they must sup- fessionals, as the congressman for Post, the elderly Jamaican immi- not happened before. We’ve had a port our work to raise health care New York’s 16th congressional district grant climbed the stairs after the black out in a building, and have had pay and make sure that “Fair Pay for announced the introduction of his power outage shut down the eleva- it back up in an hour, an hour and Home Care” is in the house budget,” new “Care Economy Resolution.” tors. When her oxygen tank appar- a half. The city has had black outs; she said. It calls for higher pay for home ently gave out, she collapsed, her we’ve always had electricity.” As if addressing the state elected care and childcare workers, medical husband Algon Longmore, 77, told Noel Ellison of Riverbay Corpo- leadership directly, she added, “Ev- coverage for those workers, and paid The Post. ration later confirmed, by phone, ery legislator in New York State has a medical leave. Assemblywoman Na- Bowman said the investigation to the Norwood News that the Co-op choice right now. After 15,000 deaths thalia Fernández was also present at into her death was still pending but City housing development harnesses of nursing home residents, one mil- the same Dreiser Loop press confer- there seemed to be a link with the and generates its own power from a lion jobs lost, and economic devasta- ence, which was organized, in part, black-out and her ultimate passing. nearby power plant. tion, what will you do now to prevent in response to the recent black-out He said it raised an excellent ques- A Con Ed representative also af- this from ever happening again, to that occurred there. tion. “Often times, when we think firmed that this was the case and fight for older and disabled people, “I want to thank the congressman about care, we don’t think about the added that whatever power was not to create jobs and restore our econ- for introducing this resolution and overlap between something like a used onsite by Co-op City, was sold omy?” bringing the much-needed attention black-out and what happens with back to a central power grid. A recent study conducted by CU- to a decades-long problem,” Fernán- care,” he said. He also said that Co-op City has NY’s School for Labor and Urban dez said. “We need the investment, “There are so many people who stand-by service feeders to Con Ed, Studies found that passage of the leg- we need the attention, we need the require electricity for the devices should the Co-op City on-site system islation would generate $5.4 billion funding to our community.” that they need to keep themselves and back-up generators fail. He said for the state economy through new in- Meanwhile, referring to the legis- safe and alive, and when the power that in the case where Con Ed would come and sales tax revenue and would lation, State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi goes out and the electricity goes out, activate such feeders, Co-op City bring an estimated 200,000 new home said, “I want New York care workers those people are left vulnerable and would still have to have a functioning care workers into the industry over to know that your representatives at that seems to be what happened with power distribution system to trans- the next decade. It would also create every single level of government are Ada Longmore,” he said. mit the electricity to its residents. 180,000 jobs in other sectors and re- working, and they’re advocating on Bowman added that he was work- Burke said, “This is some type of lated industries. your behalf, and I’m very grateful ing with colleagues in government, unusual fluke, and we will have to Norwood News reached out to to be here today, and look forward to State Sen. Jamaal Bailey, City Coun- decide and determine what caused Penny Lewis at the CUNY School making sure that this is a reality.” cilman and others, to im- it, but it is extremely unusual to have of Labor and Urban Studies to ask For his part, State Sen. Jamaal plement safety measures to ensure happened as it did.” what type of other jobs would make Bailey said, “When you provide your that if another black-out occurs, the Meanwhile, Bowman said, “The up these additional 180,000 positions. professional life to the service of oth- City will be better prepared for it. He ‘Care for All’ agenda is about center- We did not receive an immediate re- ers, you should be taken care of.” He also acknowledged the technicians ing care in a holistic way, centering sponse. added, “Whether that’s economically who worked quickly to restore the care at the rebirth of our nation and Meanwhile, Clark said the deaths or that’s in terms of health care, or power. “They’ve done a remarkable at the rebirth of our economy... and of the nearly 15,000 nursing home res- that’s in terms of just simple respect, job to get the power back on, quickly,” centering those who are most vul- idents in New York from COVID-19 caregivers deserve to be taken care he said, adding that the long-term nerable, from our seniors to our chil- has exposed the dangerous condi- of.” causes of the outage had also to be in- dren, to our babies, to people with tions in overburdened nursing homes Meanwhile, Bowman said the vestigated. special needs.” that existed before the pandemic. “If gathering was an example of govern- Linda Burke, the president of *Síle Moloney contributed report- we are serious about keeping seniors ment coming together, working in Riverbay Corporation, which man- ing to this story. 888"/48&34$0.Visit Our Website "OE8BUDI0VS$MJFOU5FTUJNPOJBMT

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