By SÍLE MOLONEY
Photos by Miriam Quiñones
Domestic Violence Awareness Event
State Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and partners will host a domestic violence awareness event on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Bronx Community Board 12’s office at 4101 White Plains Road in Wakefield. See attached flier below for more details.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
Riders Alliance Bronx Community Meeting
Riders Alliance is holding a Bronx Community Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m. at the New Settlement Community Center, 1501 Jerome Avenue. Riders win better transit by coming together and organizing around shared needs for improved service on buses and subways. Join neighbors and fellow riders at the Bronx Community Meeting and have a seat at the table as Bronxites discuss the issues affecting access to fast, reliable, affordable transit and what can be done about it together.
Hurricane Fiona Relief Fundraiser
Join Father & Son’s Kitchen & BBQ at the Gun Hill Brewing Company, with friends from The Bronx Beer Hall on Saturday, Oct. 29, for a Hurricane Fiona Relief Fundraiser. Help reach the goal of selling 100 plates of food. A special limited release of “Puerto Rockin’ Noggin” will be available on tap. A portion of the collected proceeds will be donated to Friends of Puerto Rico. The event starts at 1 p.m. and will continue until every plate of food is sold! See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of Father & Son’s Kitchen & BBQ
Free Mammogram Screenings
Free mammogram screenings will be organized by The Office of the Bronx Borough President in conjunction with various partners, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Lou Gehring Plaza. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
Diverse Future Surgeon Webinar
Weill Cornell Medicine Surgery / New York Presbyterian are holding a Diverse Future Surgeon Webinar on Monday, Nov. 14. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of Weill Cornell Medicine Surgery / New York Presbyterian
GoFundMe Page for Bedford Congregational Church
Residents are being kindly asked to donate to support the upgrading of the heating system at Bedford Congregational Church, located at 309 East 201st Street in Bedford Park. Founded in 1889 and a designated landmark since 2000, the church is a 501c3 charity and provides space for local support groups battling addictions, as well as other congregations. A replacement oil tank is needed before the water pipes freeze and burst. To donate, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/warm-hearts-cold-church.
Alternate Side Parking
Alternate Side Parking regulations will be suspended Monday, Oct. 24, in observance of Diwali.
Transportation Updates
For updates on Bronx Street and Bridge closures, subway changes, and other transportation-related updates, click here.
Domestic Violence Awareness Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or gender-based violence, help is available. Call 311 and ask to be connected to a NYC Family Justice Center or walk-in Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the NYC 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline on 1-800-621-4673
Flier courtesy of the Government of the City of New York
English Classes
Practice your English while getting to know your community, regardless of immigration status, with free English classes offered by the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. See below tweet for more information.
Practice your English while getting to know your community! MOIA’s We Speak NYC program offers FREE English classes, regardless of immigration status, to help all New Yorkers thrive in NYC. Fall classes begin Sunday, October 16.
🍂📚Sign up here: https://t.co/95wJPveYZs pic.twitter.com/WcR0MtXacA
— NYC Immigrant Affairs (@NYCImmigrants) October 14, 2022
Protect Yourself against Fraudsters
NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) is warning New Yorkers that scammers seek out homeowners who are in foreclosure, behind on their mortgage or bills, and often target seniors, who are especially vulnerable to fraud. While scammers are often clever, here’s how you can protect yourself:
NEVER transfer ownership of your property DON’T send your mortgage payment to anyone other than the company that sends you your mortgage payments DON’T agree to sell any part of your home without first seeking advice from a lawyer you trust
Farmers Market
NYC Health + Hospitals/NCB provides the community with fresh fruits and vegetables, along with cooking demonstrations and more from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Wednesday at Jerome Avenue and Mosholu Parkway North. More #BackToSchoolNYC healthy eating tips can be found at .
Local People Reported Missing in Recent Weeks
A 75-year-old man was reported missing in Fordham Manor. Click here for more details.
A 14-year-old girl was reported missing in Fordham Manor. Click here for more details.
A 58-year-old man was reported missing in Norwood. Click here for more details.
A 73-year-old woman was reported missing in Wakefield. Click here for more details.
A 13-year-old boy was reported missing in Wakefield. Click here for more details.
A 76-year-old woman was reported missing in Mt. Hope. Click here for more details.
A 13-year-old boy was reported missing in the East Bronx. Click here for more details.
A 28-year-old man was reported missing in Baychester. Click here for more details.
A 30-year-old woman was reported missing in Morris Heights. Click here for more details.
A 13-year-old girl was reported missing in University Heights. Click here for more details.
Redress for Tenants regarding Construction Noise
Construction can be noisy, dusty and disruptive. Living in a building that is undergoing renovation or construction can be difficult, but conditions should never be dangerous or present hazards to occupants. NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) works to help minimize the impact of construction on existing tenants through the Office of the Tenant Advocate (OTA). Learn more: https://on.nyc.gov/3NtnCsQ
Flier courtesy of DOB
The calendar for the November general election is below, as per NYC Board of Elections website. The poll sites typically used by many voters changed in recent months “due to redistricting” according to the Board of Elections. This had prevented many voters from casting their ballot before the polls closed in the June primaries. Voters are therefore encouraged to check their designated polling site well in advance of voting in the November election.
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| Last day to postmark application for general registration form to vote in the November 8 General. | Friday, October 14, 2022
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| Last day a mailed application for general must be received by the board of elections. | Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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| In person registration for General: Last day application must be received by board of elections to be eligible to vote in general election. | Friday, October 14, 2022
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| Changes of address for General received by this date must be processed. | Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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| Absentee Ballot Application Deadlines | Dates
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| Last day for board of elections to RECEIVE application, letter, telefax, other written instrument or absentee portal request for ballot. | Monday, October 24, 2022
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| Last day to apply in person for an absentee ballot for the November 8, 2022 General. | Monday, November 7, 2022
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| Last day to postmark General Election ballot. | Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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| General Election ballot Must be received by the county board no later than. | Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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| Last day to deliver General ballot in person to your county board or any poll site in your county, by close of polls. | Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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| Election Dates | Dates
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| Election Day | Tuesday, November 8, 2022 |
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Days of Early Voting for the General Election (Details) |
Saturday, October 29, 2022 – Sunday, November… |
