Elected officials consider ways to lighten Covid-19’s heavy load
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Ritchie Torres tests positive for Covid-19
City Councilman Ritchie Torres announced on March 17 that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Torres is considered a frontrunner by many in the race to replace Rep. Jose E. Serrano in the 15th congressional district, which includes the South Bronx.
Coronavirus takes toll on local restaurants
Delivery apps are urging customers to select “contact-free delivery” when making purchases to avoid the spread of the virus. After selecting the no contact option, deliveries will be left at the door instead of exchanging hands.
Virus hampers efforts at full census count
Isha Sumner was confronted with something she didn’t expect on Thursday: silence. As a local
Amid coronavirus fears, campaigns shift outreach strategies
Candidates in the race for Congress in the South Bronx are shifting the way they run for office, amid fears stoked by the coronavirus pandemic and after Mayor Bill de Blasio urged candidates on Thursday to suspend all door-to-door canvassing in a Queens race.
Mott Haven & Hunts Point brace for virus
One difference was evident, though – shoppers and storekeepers were taking a variety of precautions to keep the virus at bay.
Bronx Film 48 hopes to bring creators together
From aspiring filmmakers to ones that have been in the scene for years, networking can be a tedious task.
The 41st Precinct holds first community council meeting since police shootings
Community leaders tried to restore a feeling of normalcy as the 41st Precinct community council met Thursday for the first time since a pair of targeted police attacks last month.
Suspect indicted in 41st Precinct shooting
A Bronx man has been indicted for attempted murder and numerous other charges in a Feb. 8 shooting that wounded one officer from the 41st Precinct and set Longwood on edge.