Police have released a photo of the man, they say, pushed a straphanger onto the tracks at a Bronx subway station. The suspect is seen on surveillance video smiling, sticking his tongue out and waving his arms in what appears to be joy as he left the station.
At around 6 am on June 6, a 42-year-old man was on the platform to the southbound B/D Train at the 174-175 Street subway station in Mount Hope.
Cops say a man walked up behind the commuter waiting for the train and pushed the man. The shove caused the man to fly off the platform and fall onto the tracks below.
The victim was taken by EMS to Lincoln Hospital where he underwent an evaluation. No word on any serious injuries suffered during the attack.
Police released the surveillance video at the turnstile as the suspect was seen leaving the subway station.
The suspect is described as a man with a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a navy blue hoodie, grey sweatpants and a black backpack.
The suspect was seen on the video leaving the turnstile while smiling with his tongue out and waving his arms.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https:// crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @ NYPDTips.
All calls are strictly confidential.
An elderly woman was punched in the face and knocked to the ground in what cops are describing as a random attack near the Bronx County Courthouse.
At around 7:30 pm on June 4, a 79-year-old woman was in front of 958 Gerard Avenue, down the street from the Bronx County Courthouse and a few blocks away from Yankee Stadium. A man walked up to her and without word or warning punched her in the face, cops said.
The woman fell to the sidewalk and hit her head.
The attacker fled northbound on Gerard Avenue towards East
164th Street.
EMS arrived at the scene and rushed the elderly victim to Lincoln Hospital. She is listed in stable condition.
Investigators have not revealed a motive for the vicious attack on the elderly woman and are viewing it as a random attack.
Police released surveillance video of the suspect. He is described as a man with a medium
complexion who is 6 feet tall and has a heavy build. He is bald with a bushy beard. He was last seen wearing a blue tank top and white shorts. He was also seen wearing sandals and sunglasses.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers. nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @ NYPDTips.
All calls are strictly confidential.
Two teenagers have been arrested for a string of robberies, including a stolen car, in the Bronx and Manhattan, the NYPD announced.
Police arrested 18-year-old Arzu Rodney of Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. They also arrested a 16-yearold male whose name was not released due to the fact that he is a minor. Both have been charged with robbery.
The first robbery took place in the South Bronx at around 10 pm on May 3. A 40-year-old man left his 2011 black Mercedes parked in front of 749 East 133 Street with the engine running. Four men entered the car and drove off. The car’s license plate is KWX7341.
Cops said the same crew struck again in Manhattan two days later. At around midnight on May 5, a 66-yearold man was standing in front of a Chelsea laundromat at 302 West 21 Street. Four men walked up to him and started
The victim suffered cuts to his left hand but refused medical attention at the scene.
punching and kicking him throughout his body. As he lay on the sidewalk, the crew rumaged through his pockets and removed his iPhone and wallet containing credit cards.
Cops say the same crew struck a store three hours later in the Garment District. At around 3:30 am on May 5, three of the crew stepped into the store located at 584 8th Avenue. One of the members walked up to the counter and simu-
lated to the 23-year-old worker that he had a gun. Then the other two members went behind the counter and removed smoking paraphernalia.
Cops said three of the suspects fled but one was later arrested. Police released surveillance video of the three still at large who were caught on camera inside the smoke shop.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan came to the Bronx on Saturday to celebrate mass at St. Benedict’s Church.
Parishioners of all ages turned out to greet Dolan who held mass at St. Benedict’s Church which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary.
The ink had barely dried as the city agreed to a new contract with members of the NYPD, when unions for both the Department of Education (DOE) and the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) drivers and paramedics held citywide rallies-- demanding new contracts and higher pay.
Several hundred Bronx teachers gathered at Virginia Park along the Cross Bronx Expressway in Parkchester on May 24.
"Lisa" a special education instructor in School District 8, said at the start of the rally, "We're looking for better pay, we're looking for better maternity leave for mothers and parents, overall. We're just looking for more time to plan and to collaborate with our colleagues." She added that teachers also need more time to prepare documents.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson drew applause from the
crowd as she told them of a $20 million capital investment her office had secured for local schools in 2024.
Gibson told the cheering crowd, "I will go to the end of the earth for our children, if it means wearing our sneakers and fighting the good fight, walking with all of you and demanding a fair contract, I will be with you because you deserve that and more.”
Having been working under an expired contract since last September, "Tammy," a teacher at P.S. 30 in Mott Haven told the Bronx Voice, "We want a fair contract with inflation, we're trying to get paid
like everybody else. It's not right that the cops get paid, everyone else gets paid but we don't get paid and we're there every day since the pandemic."
As the NYPD just began a new pilot pro-
gram giving cops more work hours, but fewer days on the job, Tammy pointed out that for teachers, "It's a 5 day week and we work when we get home too.”
Teachers at the rally
also spoke of smaller class sizes as well as an end to the "bureaucracy" of the job and allowing more time to work on lesson plans and to collaborate with colleagues.
On May 21, a handful of
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Bronx EMS technicians and paramedics gathered at the parking lot at Orchard Beach as they held a caravan rally as EMS members gathered in the four outer boroughs that culminated outside Mayor Eric Adams' office as the 35 - 40 vehicles encircled City Hall.
According to a press re-
lease announcing the rally, issued by the Emergency Medical Services Public Advocacy Council (EMSPAC) stated, "There are daily injuries, assaults, and crashes that go unreported or are minimally noticed by the public or covered by news outlets. A wide range of EMS providers develop PTSD. At least one EMS provider commits suicide
or dies from acts of selfharm each month.”
After the rally, Michael Combs, the Vice President of EMSPAC stated, "The public largely thinks we make the same thing as firefighters and law enforcement, but that is far from the truth. There are 15,000 EMT's and paramedics in New York City who were awakened by the
2020 pandemic. We know our worth and we know how much money is being made on our backs in the name of 'saving lives.'"
Combs added EMT's are paid about $18 an hour on average and paramedics earn $30 - $35 per hour. One EMT driver based out of Station 20 in Norwood, explained, "The starting rate for most plac-
es is minimum wage or close to it. Many bases are run without unions and have high turnover due to the long hours. EMS also has extreme work conditions and (employees) do not get formal breaks for meals or even restroom use." The driver added that EMS does not have the classifi cation as an "essential service" like the NYPD or FDNY.
By Mayor Eric Adams
Summer weather is here, and there is no better time to be on the streets of New York—especially at our city’s bustling outdoor restaurants.
At the height of the pandemic, our temporary outdoor dining program served millions of
New Yorkers and saved 100,000 jobs. It allowed cooks, waiters, busboys, and all those who depend on the restaurant industry to get back to work – and New Yorkers to get back to socializing safely after
being cooped up indoors.
Outdoor dining transformed our cityscape for the better, making our sidewalks and neighborhoods livelier and more welcoming and helping our small businesses
thrive. While it may have been an improvised solution at first, outdoor dining helped us reimagine how we use our public spaces, and quickly became a beloved feature of New York City life. But outdoor dining brought challenges too. Abandoned and poorly maintained sheds became a haven for rats and an eyesore for residents. We’ve removed more than 300 of these problem sheds from our neighborhoods.
And now, our new permanent outdoor dining program will build on what we learned during the pandemic and in subsequent years, and make outdoor dining more streamlined, sanitary and sustainable. It will provide clear design guidelines that will help keep our streets clean and ratfree while giving restaurant owners the opportunity to exercise their creativity.
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from an option that was available almost exclusively in Manhattan to become a year-round feature in all five boroughs. Now, all New Yorkers will be able to enjoy the many benefits of outdoor dining. This equitable and inclusive approach will continue to bring vibrancy to our di-
verse neighborhoods and help our city’s economic recovery.
The new program will also make street dining possible for eight months out of the year. This will allow the city to clean and repair streets in the off-season, and ensure that unused structures are not left up indefinitely. This new
vision for outdoor dining addresses many different needs: it will deliver outdoor space for restaurants, clean streets, and a high quality of life in our communities. Finally, our new program will make life easier for all the small restaurant owners who are pillars of our communities. There will
be one process for all outdoor dining, housed under one city agency. From the Upper West Side to Far Rockaway, we want to partner with restaurants, not penalize them.
I’d like to thank Councilmember Marjorie Velasquez and the many others who have worked tirelessly to bring New York City a
permanent outdoor dining program that helps communities thrive and creates quality jobs for hardworking New Yorkers.
Our new permanent outdoor dining program allows us to expand the opportunities that were created during the pandemic and continues to build the New York City of tomorrow.
This article originally appeared on The City website.
By Rachel Holliday Smith, The CityIn less than two weeks, voters in The Bronx and Queens, among the most populous counties in the country, will get to decide who is responsible for prosecuting crime in their neighborhoods.
In each of those counties, two Democratic incumbents are running in the primary election to keep their jobs as the district attorney, with criminal justice reform very much on the ballot.
Early voting begins on June 17, and election day is June 27. Before you head to the polls, learn about the office and who’s running.
Keep in mind: Though Staten Island’s district attorney, Democrat Michael McMahon, technically has a re-election this year, he is uncontested for June’s primary and will automatically appear on November’s ballot. No candidates are yet opposing him in the general election.
And remember, because district attorneys serve within the state court system — not as elected officials for the
city — the races for that seat are chosen through traditional, one-vote ballots, not via ranked choice voting.
The Bronx Candidates:
For the first time in the office’s history, two women are vying for the job of Bronx District Attorney in June’s Democratic primary.
The incumbent, Darcel D. Clark, has served in the role since 2016. Her challenger, Tess Cohen, is an attorney who has worked both as a defense and civil rights lawyer, as well as a prosecutor for the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor for all five boroughs.
Cohen has positioned herself as the candidate to Clark’s left, taking progressive stands on decarceration, bail and staying the course on closing Rikers Island’s
jails. She told The Riverdale Press she wants to make the focus for many cases “providing services rather than them resulting in convictions and incarcerations.”
Clark has advocated for tougher prosecutions of more serious crimes like gun violence-related cases, while declining to prosecute some lower-level offenses. As Gotham Gazette reported, she has advocated to toughen rules around bail.
“My approach has always been that we can have public safety and reform at the same time. They’re not mutually exclusive,” she said.
Despite her tough-on-crime stance, Clark has repeatedly faced criticism from within
her own ranks, THE CITY has previously reported, with current and former prosecutors in her office complaining about how they have been treated by her administration.
Bronxites have much at stake in the race. The future district attorney will have a lot of sway over what kind of cases are investigated and prosecuted, how pretrial release programs are administered, and how the goal of closing Rikers — as well as the Vernon C. Bain jail barge off the coast of The Bronx — are handled.
Both candidates have raised considerable funds for the campaign, according to state Board of Elections records. Since launching her
run last spring, Cohen has raised more than $127,000, compared to more than $108,000 for Clark in the same time period.
Queens Candidates:
Two challengers to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz are running for the job in 2023’s Democratic primary: public defender Devian S. Daniels and George A. Grasso, a retired state Supreme Court judge and former first deputy police commissioner.
Grasso is likely to present the most competition for Katz in the primary, though she has out-fundraised him and secured the endorsements of much of the borough’s Dem
ocratic establishment.
The retired judge has raised nearly $480,000 since beginning his campaign last fall, state Board of Elections records show. Katz, however, collected more than double that figure in the same time period, with a total of $1.1 million in donations between last year and now.
Grasso has positioned himself to Katz’s right by railing against 2019 bail reforms and voicing concerns about the city’s crime rate. He told the Queens Daily Eagle in April that “Queens is out of control during the tenure of Melinda Katz.”
Daniels is running on the opposite side of the political spectrum, focusing on how the DA office could be further reformed. She told the Queens Chronicle it is her hope “to transform the Queens District Attorney’s office into one that is fairer, truly seeks to end mass incarceration, end the criminalization of poverty and to protect everyone’s civil rights.”
Refresher: What’s a district attorney anyway? What do they do?
A district attorney is the top prosecutor for a town, city, or county. In New York City, each borough – which is a separate county – has its own district attorney.
They oversee all local criminal prosecutions within the borough and appoint huge staffs, including assis-
tant district attorneys who conduct investigations and see trials through. DAs have wide latitude on what and how to prosecute, whether to seek bail and in what manner plea bargains are made. The DA can also seize property as part of prosecution; in Man-
hattan, for example, the DA controls a sizable forfeiture fund.
New York City’s district attorneys have been elected since the state constitution allowed New Yorkers to directly vote for the position in the mid-1800s. Across the
country, DAs are not always elected, however; three states and D.C. have DAs who are appointed. Have a question for THE CITY about elections, voting and local campaigns? Let us know at ask@thecity.nyc with the
THE CITY is an independent, nonprofit news outlet dedicated to hard-hitting reporting that serves the people of New York.
By Alanna M. Windsor, MD, Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Montefiore Health System
Hearing loss can affect people of all ages, but it requires special care and consideration when it affects babies and children.
Hearing problems in children can lead to delays in speech and language development as well as academic and social difficulties. Therefore, timely evaluation, diagnosis and treatment is especially important when a hearing impairment is suspected in a child of any age.
Most hearing impairment in children is caused by ear infections or fluid buildup in the middle ear after a cold (called otitis media). In fact, by the age of 3, most children will have had at least one ear infection—and often many more. In addition to hearing loss, symptoms of otitis media can include ear pain, fevers, fussiness, ear tugging/ ear pulling, or drainage of fluid from the ear. If your child experiences these symptoms, the first step is to speak with your pediatrician; depending on your child’s age and symptoms, treatment for otitis media could include antibiotics
or watchful waiting.
The hearing loss in these cases is usually mild and gets better after treatment or with time. Occasionally, otitis media does not resolve, in which case, your child may need to see an ear, nose and throat specialist.
Rarely, some children can be affected by more severe, or permanent types of hearing loss. This can be something that they were born with, or a condition that develops later in childhood. Certain children are at higher risk for these types of hearing loss, including children who were born prematurely or spent time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) as infants; children who have close relatives with hearing loss at a young age; children with a history of meningitis, a serious infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord; and children with a history of head trauma or exposure to
certain medications. Babies born in hospitals in the United States are screened for hearing loss at birth, but hearing should continue to be monitored throughout childhood. Infants and children may not be able to tell you when they can’t hear well, but they can show other signs. These can include:
• Not reacting to loud sounds in the environment (for example, not startling or turning their head toward noises)
• Delays in speech or speech that is difficult to understand
• Not repeating sounds made by others
• Not responding to being called by name
• Not following simple instructions or frequently asking for repetitions (“What?” “Huh?”)
• Turning the TV or radio volume up very high
• Falling behind in school or experiencing frustration in social situations (especially in noisy environments)
If you have concerns about your child’s hearing, discuss it with your pediatrician as soon as possible. Your child’s ears will need to be checked and a hearing test will be performed. Sometimes, hearing problems can be as simple as an earwax blockage—but it is important to be evaluated to make sure there’s not something more serious going on. The process of speech and language devel-
opment relies on our hearing abilities, and this is particularly critical during the early years of infancy and toddlerhood—so early diagnosis of hearing problems is crucial! At Montefiore, our team of pediatric ear, nose, and throat doctors and audiologists (hearing health professionals) specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of hearing issues of all causes in children. Our team of experts provides comprehensive and individualized care to each child and offers the full range of medical and surgical treatment options for hearing loss. Please reach out to our team if you are concerned about your child’s hearing, we are here to help.
New York
RegionIdentity theft affects millions of people each year and can cause serious harm. Protect yourself by securing your personal information, understanding the threat of identity theft, and exercising caution. Here are 10 things you can start doing now to protect yourself and your loved ones from identity theft:
1. Protect your Social Security number by keeping your Social Security card in a safe place at home. Don’t carry it with you or provide your number unnecessarily.
2. Be careful when you speak with unknown callers. Scammers may mislead you by using legitimate phone numbers or the real names of officials. If they threaten you or make you feel uneasy, hang up.
3. Create strong, unique passwords so others can’t easily access your accounts. Use different passwords for different accounts so if a hacker
compromises one account, they can’t access other accounts.
4. Never give your personal or financial information in response to an unsolicited call or message, and never post it on social media.
5. Shred paper documents that contain personal information, like your name, birth date, and Social Security number.
6. Protect your mobile device from unauthorized access by securing it with a PIN, adding a fingerprinting feature, or using facial recognition. You can also add a password and adjust the time before your screen automatically locks.
7.Regularly check your financial accounts for suspicious transactions.
8. Avoid internet threats by installing and maintaining strong anti-virus software on all your devices—including your mobile device and personal computer. Use a virtual private network (VPN) to stay safe on public WiFi. Do not perform certain activities that involve sensitive data, like online shopping and banking, on public Wi-Fi networks.
9. Protect yourself on
social media by customizing your security settings and deleting accounts you no longer use. Also, double-check suspicious messages from your contacts, as hackers may create fake accounts of people you know.
10. Never click on any link sent via unsolicited email or text message— type in the web address yourself. Only provide information on secure web-
sites.
We encourage you to create your own personal my Social Security account to track your earnings record. For more information, please read our publication, Protecting Personal Information, at oig.ssa.gov/ files/21-540_Protecting_ Personal_Information.pdf. Contact us if you see suspicious work activity on your record–you could be a victim of identity theft.
By David Greene Contractors
remodeling the former Alba Bar Cafe located at 2460 Williamsbridge Road continue working despite a sound rejection of the location regarding the opening of a legal marijuana dispensary across the street from the P.S. 89 schoolyard.
Workers were busy installing commercial size air-conditioners at the site of the proposed "Cannabis Emporium" on May 23, hours before the community board would vote against the site.
City Council candidate (D-13) Irene Estrada said of the proposal, "I don't know what was discussed when they made these laws. I don't know if the discussion was in certain areas or if it's a free-for-all when it comes to this particular issue.”
Estrada and the 12 members of the community board were against having the site open directly across the street from the schoolyard; however the Bronx Voice found an illegal weed shop on the block that is already open and conducting business.
One worker of the pot shop currently conducting illegal business told the Bronx Voice, "I don't want to speak for them because they have violations... they got caught up before.”
A woman behind the counter of the shop, believed to be the manager of the alleged illegal dispensary, was asked about the community's opposition to the other dispensary being across the street from the schoolyard, the woman replied, "No, I don't sell to children. There were mad little children that just came, and I was not selling to them.”
It is unknown how long the shop has been open, but the glass front door had already been shattered.
According to Taylor Randi Lee, the press co-
ordinator for the Office of Cannabis Management stated that there are currently 17 licensed shops in New York City and 18 licenses have been granted to businesses in the Bronx.
Illegal weed shops caught selling cannabis can have their marijuana confiscated as well as face fines of $10,000 per day.
Meanwhile, the city officials announced that marijuana can be sold at green markets and concert halls this summer.
Get ready for some delicious summer foraging… FARMERS MARKET
AT NEW YORK BOTANI-
CAL GARDEN in the Bronx is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will run every Wednesday thru Oct. 25th. Admission and parking are free. Enter the market at the Mosholu Gate. www.nybg.org/ event/farmers-market/
BRONXVILLE FARMERS MARKET
This bustling market runs every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. thru November. It is located at Stone Place at Paxton Ave., Bronxville. 914-337-6040 www. bronxvillefarmersmkt.org
THE PELHAM MARKET
Open Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Harmon Ave. & Fifth Ave. Go to Facebook, or www.pelhammarket.org
NEW ROCHELLE FARMERS MARKET
The market operates Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the green at Thomas Paine Cottage Museum on North Ave. www.downtoearthmarkets.com
LARCHMONT FARMERS MARKET
Metro North Station at Chatsworth Ave./Myrtle Blvd., Larchmont. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 pm. www. downtoearthmarkets.com
TUCKAHOE FARMERS MARKET
Runs Sundays 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. Depot Square at the Metro North Station, 65 Main Street.
SCARSDALE FARMERS MARKET
In the Dale. The tents go up every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. One Boniface Circle, near Metro-North station. www.villagegreenmarkets.wixsite.com/scarsdalemarket
RYE FARMERS MARKET
Operates Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rye parking lot, Theo Fremd Ave. www. downtoearthmarkets.com
WHITE PLAINS FARMERS MARKET
The popular outdoor White Plains Farmers Market is in full swing on Wednesdays. New hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.It takes place on Court Street between Martine and Main Streets. www.whiteplainsfarmersmarket.com
MUSCOOT FARMERS MARKET
Muscoot Farmers Market, part of Muscoot Farm on Rt. 100 in Katonah, has reopened for the season. The market operates every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. thru November. Free admission. For further info: 914-8647283, or www.muscootfarm. org
IRVINGTON FARMERS MARKET
Main Street School Lot, 110 Main St., Irvington. Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. www.theirvingtonfarmersmarket.org
It will continue to operate at 10 Memorial Place every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parking at the Metro-North parking lot. www. pleasantvillefarmersmarket. org
The popular Cold Spring Farmers Market has moved to the historic Boscobel Estate Museum in Garrison. A lovely setting. It takes place every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.www.csfarmmarket.org
This picturesque farmer’s market will run every Saturday thru October, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. First pick for members. John Jay Homestead is at 400 Jay Street (Rt. 22), Katonah. www. johnjayhomestead.org
OSSINING FARMERS MARKET
‘Down to Earth’ Farmers’ Market, corner of Main & Spring Streets, Ossining. Year round, Saturdays, 8:30 to 1 p.m.www.downtoearthmarkets.com
PEEKSKILL FARMERS MARKET
1 Bank Street, Peekskill. (914-737-2780) The 2023 season will kick off on Saturday, June 3rd, from 8 a.m. to
2 p.m., rain or shine. https:// discoverpeekskill.com
HUDSON VALLEY FARMERS MARKET
15 Mount Ebo Road South, Brewster. Year round: Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. www. hudsonvalleyfarmersmarket. org
CHAPPAQUA FARMERS MARKET
The Metro-North Station. Every Saturday, 8:30 am to 1 pm. Thru December. www. chappaquafarmersmarket.org
JULIA CHILD ROSE
BLOOMS AT NYBG!
If you are planning to visit the beautiful New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx hunt down the yellow ‘Julia Child Rose’ bed planted as part of the stunning Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden. It is now in full bloom, and it is
amazing! The New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx. 718817-8700www.nybg.org
LIEBMAN’S DELICATESSEN TO OPEN SECOND STORE IN ARDSLEY!
Liebman’s kosher Jewish delicatessen in Riverdale has been serving their traditional larder since 1953. They are the only kosher deli left in the Bronx where once there were many. For all you corned beef and pastrami mavens, owners Yuval Dekel and Craig Weitz have announced they are working on a new deli at Addyman Square in Ardsley. Stand by. Liebman’s original deli is located at 552 W. 235 Street, Riverdale, The Bronx. 718-5484534www.liebmansdeli.com
(Morris Gut is a restaurant marketing consultant and former restaurant trade magazine editor. He has been tracking and writing about the food and dining scene in the Bronx and Westchester for 30 years. He may be reached at: 914235-6591. E-mail: gutreactions@ optonline.net)
