Teen stabs Good Samaritan who tried to break up fi ght
By Dan Gesslein
Cops are looking for a teenager who stabbed a Good Samaritan who tried to break up a fight in the South Bronx. The NYPD just released surveillance video of the suspect from last month’s stabbing.
fight he was attacked. Cops said one of the teens in the group pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim on the right side of his rib cage. As the man fell back and tried to stem the bleeding, the attacker ran off.
When the Good Samaritan tried to break up the
At around 4:20 pm on September 28, a 51-year-old man was in front of 700 Exterior Street near Hostos College when he saw a group of youths fighting. Investigators said there were multiple teenagers involved in this fight.
EMS rushed the victim to Bronx Care Health System where he was treated and was listed in stable condition.
The NYPD released new
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The NYPD is searching for this teen in concection with the stabbing of a Good Samaritan.
surveillance video after the suspect had been identified. The suspect is described as a male between the ages of 12 and 14. He is 5 feet tall with a slim build. He has brown eyes and a long black ponytail. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black jogging pants and white sneakers.
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.
Police looking for Morris Park gunman
By David Greene
Police are currently looking for an assailant who fired a gunshot at another unknown individual along busy Morris Park Avenue. The bullet smashed through the front door of a phone store, thankfully no one was injured.
Police officials say the incident was reported at 2 p.m. on November 7, outside of the Green Olive Deli, located at 716 Morris Park Avenue, at the corner of Hunt Avenue.
Officials say the unknown gunman fired a single shot at a second individual and missed. The bullet flew across
the street and through the front door of Metro by T-Mobile, at 723 Morris Park Avenue. Both the gunman and victim fled the scene on foot. No description of the gunman was immediately available.
Police set up a crime scene after a bullet crashed through the window of Metro by T-Mobile at Morris Park Avenue and Hunt Avenue at 2 p.m. on November 7.
Photo by David Greene
Questions remain after machine gun arrest on Election Day
By David Greene
Many questions remain after police announced that two men were arrested in the New York City Transit System on Election Day—One carrying a machine gun with 25 rounds of ammunition.
According to police, the incident unfolded at the Kingsbridge Road Station along the Grand Concourse at 4:30 p.m. on November 5, when officers from the 52nd Precinct observed a trespasser inside an unauthorized area of the system.
A police source told the Bronx Voice, “Officers approached the male on the northbound platform and repeatedly requested his identification which the male refused to provide.”
The source continued, “During a brief struggle, a loaded and defaced Palmetto State Armory PA-15 firearm fell out of the male’s backpack.” During the arrest a second individual attempted to prevent the arrest and allegedly kicked an officer’s body worn camera onto the subway tracks.
Both officers suffered minor injuries and were both transported to area hospitals.
Police later charged Abraham Sosa, 20, of Fillmore Street in the Van Nest sec-
tion of the borough. He was charged with multiple counts of criminal possession of a machine gun, resisting arrest and obstruction of governmental administration, criminal trespass as well as an assault of a police officer.
Police also arrested Christopher Mayren, 21, of Rhinelander Avenue in Morris Park. Mayren was charged with obstruction of governmental administration, criminal mischief, aggravated harassment as well as criminal possession of stolen property and petit larceny after the man was found to be in possession of an officer’s cell phone that had fallen during the scuffle with Sosa.
Meanwhile FOX News called both men “suspected migrants” as they reported that both suspects have been released from Bronx Central Booking and are currently back home. The Bronx Voice has reached out to the Bronx District Attorney’s office and the New York State Unified Court System to confirm the
Police released this photo of a machine gun confiscated when two men were arrested at the Kingsbridge Road Station on Election Day November 5.
two suspects have been released, but they did not respond before the publication of this article.
One woman coming out of the Kingsbridge Road Station was asked if she heard about the arrest, she replied, “No, but this isn’t my usual stop.” Asked if the arrest surprised her, she respond-
ed, “No.” She added, “The MTA is what it is. I mean you win some and you lose some. I just pray for my safety every day.”
One neighbor of Mayren’s said he knew the previous owner of the home but does not see the new owners. The resident said he does see different motorcycles and
scooters parked in front of the house.
Asked if he was concerned for his safety, the neighbor replied, “I have my own way to protect myself, I have the right to bear arms, so it really doesn’t concern me.”
Attempts to reach both men were unsuccessful.
Photo courtesy of the NYPD
Star and Stripes stabber attacks man near Yankee Stadium
By Dan Gesslein
Cops are looking for a man who wore stars and stripes for allegedly stabbing a man near Yankee Stadium on Halloween.
At around 11:30 pm on October 31, a 31-yearold male was in front of 1169 River Avenue, three blocks away from Yankee Stadium. Cops said a man in a black jacket with white stars jacket and yellow and white striped
shirt began arguing with him.
Suddenly the man in the striped shirt pulled out a knife and plunged it in the man’s chest.
The attacker ran off on River Avenue.
EMS raced the victim
to Jacobi Medical Center where he was listed in stable condition.
The suspect is described as a male with medium complexion and medium build. He was last seen wearing a black and white suit, a black and yellow shirt, yellow sweatpants, and black and white Adidas slippers.
Anyone with information in regard to this in-
cident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800577-TIPS (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.
The NYPD is searching for a man in a star and stripes suit in connection with a stabbing near Yankee Stadium.
Community Op Ed How New Yorkers can help with drought management
By Mayor Eric Adams
New York City is not often associated with the kind of drought we see in other areas of the country, but this fall has been a stunning exception. This past October saw the second-longest rainless streak in city records, dating back 155 years, to 1869. With November continuing to be warmer and drier as well, we have issued a citywide drought watch and are urging New Yorkers to conserve water wherever possible.
Every New Yorker can help by taking shorter showers and doing fewer loads of laundry, but there are many other simple and effective ways to conserve water in our city.
• An open faucet uses two to three gallons of water per minute, so there’s no need to run the faucet while you’re shaving, washing your hands, or brushing your teeth.
• A leaky faucet that drips at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons per year, so fix those leaks, if possible. You can also save even more water by installing water-saving fixtures like low-flow toilets and shower
heads, as well as faucet aerators.
• Run the dishwasher and washing machine only when full. Use short cycles if available. Turn off the water while washing dishes.
• Don't flush the toilet unnecessarily. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, toilets are, by far, the main source of water use in a home, accounting for nearly 30 percent of an average home's indoor water consumption. Each flush can use 1.6 gallons, with older models using as much as 6 gallons.
• Sweep driveways and sidewalks clean rather than washing
How New Yorkers can help with drought management
them down with a hose.
• Report any open fire hydrants and street leaks to 311. An
open hydrant can release more than 1,000 gallons per minute, which wastes 1.4 million gallons of drinking water in a 24-hour cycle.
• For even more ideas, visit DEP's Water Savings Tips website.
New York City is justifiably proud of our water system, and we are determined to protect one of our most precious resources. All of us who rely on the
city’s water supply, including 8.3 million consumers in the city and another 1.5 million upstate, must make concerted efforts to conserve water, especially during these extended dry periods.
We’re going to do our part as a city as well, requiring our city agencies to update their water conservation plans and implement them as quickly as possible.
By pulling together and saving water, we can do even better by our city — slowing the depletion rate of city reservoirs and avoiding a more serious drought that would require further restrictions in the future.
Let’s work together to save water, and when the rain does return, try to remember where you left your umbrella.
The New York Fire Department responds to brushfires in Inwood Hill Park on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
Photo by Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office
Health Matters Antibiotics: Sometimes essential, sometimes unnecessary –Here’s what to ask your MD
By Dr. Priya Nori, Medical Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, Montefiore Health System
Today many people across the Bronx will see their dentist or seek quick treatment at an urgent care center. These visits can have a meaningful impact in New York City and even affect your health in ways you might not guess.
When used correctly, antibiotics are lifesaving treatments for potentially dangerous infections, but often people are not given information about the potential harms of antibiotic use. Each November, we remind our community about thoughtful ways to use these important treatments.
According to Centers for Disease Control data, dentist offices, urgent care centers, and
primary care offices are places where antibiotics are commonly overprescribed. Often these healthcare providers reported prescribing antibiotics because they believe patients expect them or because time constraints make it an easier choice versus taking the extra time to explain why they aren’t needed.
For dental procedures, antibiotics are rarely required as a preventive measure,
and antibiotics do not work against viral respiratory infections.
The harms of antibiotic use can outweigh the benefits in some circumstances, and the downsides come in many forms to you, your family, your community and even the world.
Antibiotics can kill off weaker bacteria, leaving resistant superbugs that multiply, making infections even harder to treat. Some bacteria are good for our health— especially gut microbiota, when good bacteria are killed off by antibiotics, it can lead to other problems
like C. difficile. Also known as C. diff, this infection can cause severe diarrhea, colon damage or death. These resistant bacteria and C. diff spread easily and could make people in the same household sick. Hard-to-treat infections could
By Amanda Torres
A pulmonary and critical care medicine expert offers tips on how to protect yourself amid unhealthy air caused by wildfire smoke.
This article originally appeared in NewYork-Presbyterian Health Matters
Recent wildfires that have broken out in the tri-state area — including a brush fire in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park — have led to an air quality advisory of unhealthy conditions in New York City.
Lingering smoke in the air can spread “fine particulate matter,” an air pollutant that is produced by fires and can cause short-term health effects.
Air Quality Indexes span from 0 to 500, and the higher the number, the greater the air pollution and potential health risks. New York City, where the air quality is generally good, according to the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, was placed on Code Orange on November 9, which means that sensitive populations, including the elderly, children, and people with heart and lung conditions, may experience health effects.
Dr. Michael S. Niederman, a physician specializing in pulmonary and critical care
NYC brush fi res How to stay safe when air quality is poor
medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and a professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, spoke with Health Matters about how to protect yourself amid unhealthy air conditions. How is air quality measured and what is a typical healthy average?
Air quality is a measure of the concentration of particulate matter and gases in the ambient air. Good air quality is typically an Air Quality Index below 50.
When levels rise above an Air Quality Index number of 100, people are more likely to develop symptoms.
AirNow, a source for air quality data, states that the six categories include
• Green (good, 0 to 50): Air is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
• Yellow (moderate, 51 to 100): Acceptable, but there may be a risk for some people, such as those who are sensitive to air pollution.
• Orange (unhealthy for vulnerable groups, 101 to 150): Sensitive groups may
experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
• Red (unhealthy, 151 to 200): Some members of the general public may experience health effects. Members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
• Purple (very unhealthy, 201 to 300): The risk of health effects is increased for everyone.
• Maroon (hazardous, 301 or higher): Health warning of emergency conditions: everyone is more likely to be affected.
What is fine particulate matter, the pollutant of concern?
Fine particulate matter is the product of combustion that can arise from fires and contains burnt material and sometimes other gases and noxious fumes. Inhaling fine particulate matter is like in-
haling cigarette smoke but without the nicotine. The smaller the particle, the more likely it is to reach deep into the lungs and potentially allow some contaminants to enter the bloodstream. How can the current air quality affect our health, and what are the symptoms?
Inhaling particulate matter from fires can irritate the bronchial tubes in the lungs and cause symptoms, such as chest tightness, cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath. In general, short-term exposures are bothersome, but do not have long-term effects.
Other health effects of exposure are that people may be prone to developing respiratory infections such as bronchitis or even pneumonia if the particulate matter interferes with the lungs’ ability to remove infectious organisms.
Some experts are concerned that there may be long-term effects to the heart and lungs, but we currently do not know if there will be any long-term effects of this current exposure. What kind of precautions should be taken?
People most at risk are those with underlying conditions, such as heart and lung diseases, the elderly, infants, and very young children. Lung disease patients who are most at risk, for example, are those with asthma, emphysema, and pulmonary fibrosis. They should follow precautions, such as limiting outdoor activities, postponing outdoor events, using air conditioning with filters, and masking.
What can people do to limit exposure inside their homes and cars?
Keep the windows closed.
Food security with Morris Heights Health
As our community faces the ongoing challenge of food insecurity, MHHC (Morris Heights Health Center) is stepping up with a powerful solution.
MHHC’s twice-monthly food pantry, held every first and third Tuesday at 11 a.m., has become a lifeline for over 250 families, providing essential groceries that significantly impact their lives. Thanks to our partnership with World of Life, the World of Life staff drives in with a truck full of high-quality staples, including fresh produce, canned goods, grains, and proteins, ensuring families have access to the nutritious foods they need to thrive.
MHHC and World of Life are united in their mission to support and uplift the community, working together to address food insecurity and ensure that families have access to the resources they need for a healthier life. Because of their united mission, the pantry is always a joyful place to be and both organizations are delighted to serve the community.
MHHC’s commitment goes beyond just distributing food; the center's dedicated staff and volunteers are on
hand to offer friendly smiles and nutritional advice. This approach empowers families not only to stretch their resources but also to understand the importance of nutrition for their overall health. By fostering healthy habits, MHHC helps community members improve their well-being throughout the year.
The MHHC WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program plays a crucial role in addressing food insecurity, especially among vulnerable populations. WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and access to healthy food for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age 5.
Through the WIC program, MHHC offers: Nutrition Education: Counseling on healthy eating and nutrition helps participants make informed food choices.
Tailored Food Packages: Participants receive electronic benefits to purchase
specific nutritious foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy products, eggs, pasta, bread, infant formula, baby food, and cereal. Food packages can be tailored based on participants' cultural needs. WIC also offers Farmers Market checks, Health Bucks, and Fresh Connect checks that can be used at local markets. Breastfeeding Support: WIC promotes breastfeeding and provides support, resources, and supplies to breastfeeding mothers.
Referrals: The program connects families with healthcare services and various community-based organizations for essential services.
WIC participation is associated with improved food security, better nutritional outcomes, and healthier weight status for children. Overall, WIC is a vital resource in combating food insecurity and promoting the health of mothers and children.
Signing up for SNAP and WIC is straightforward, and MHHC is here to help navigate the process. You can apply for WIC by calling the MHHC WIC office or completing an online request form, after which the WIC office will call you back.
For more information, email AskWIC@mhhc. org or visit https://www. mhhc.org/our-services/mh-
hc-wic-program. These initiatives exemplify MHHC’s holistic approach to health, emphasizing the importance of medical care, nutritious food access, and community support. Through strategic partnerships, advocacy, and regular outreach, MHHC is making a meaningful difference in nourishing the bodies and spirits of Bronx families. This Thanksgiving season, MHHC's work serves as a reminder of the power of community in bringing warmth and sustenance to all. Together, we embody the spirit of gratitude and giving, ensuring that every family can share in the blessings of a healthy, nourishing meal.
Antibiotics: Sometimes essential, sometimes unnecessary -ask your MD
spread in our communities locally and globally. Research published recently in the Lancet blamed misuse of antibiotics for growing antibiotic resistance bugs that could kill 39 million people over the next 25 years.
There are a few simple steps you can take to avoid unnecessary
antibiotics:
· Tell your dentist, urgent care provider, family doctor, or other health care provider that you don’t expect an antibiotic from them if it’s not needed. Let them know that you understand the benefits and risks of antibiotics, and you trust their judgement on these
medicines.
· Ask some basic questions, which can give you a better understanding of any medications prescribed for you, especially antibiotics. You should always feel informed before you start any medicines. Your healthcare provider should be open to answering the following questions:
o What are the benefits of this medication, and how will it help me?
o What will happen if I don't take this medication?
o What are the potential harms or negative effects of this medicine?
Antibiotics have extended many lives, and they are essential to modern
healthcare, from surgeries, to childbirth, to cancer treatment.
Patients, parents, and prescribers must all do our part to use antibiotics responsibly. We can protect ourselves, our families, our neighbors and the rest of the world, while also ensuring antibiotic availability for generations to come.
Howtostaysafewhenairqualityispoor
In cars, people should keep the windows closed and air conditioning on if it gets hot.
Will masks help protect people from poor air quality?
An N95 or particulate respirators can protect you more than surgical masks, and people should consider wearing them. The efficacy depends on wearing them properly. When commuting, people should determine if they should wear masks by analyzing
conditions in buses and subways, such as whether the windows are closed or opened.
When should someone consider going to the doctor?
If someone feels persistent symptoms, they should call their physician. There are several treatments that we can consider giving you, such as bronchodilators (which prevent bronchial spasm and open bronchial tubes, which can relieve chest tightness, wheezing, and
cough) and inhaled steroids that relieve bronchial inflammation and are often used for patients with asthma.
How long should people expect air alerts to last, and what should they keep in mind during this time?
At this moment, we want to follow state and city public health announcements and air quality measures, such as through AirNow.
Even healthy people may develop symptoms. And if you develop symp-
toms, take similar precautions, such as limiting outdoor activities, air conditioning, and masking.
And call your doctor if symptoms are persistent and bothersome.
Michael S. Niederman, M.D., is dedicated to the care of patients with complex lung diseases, with a particular focus on respiratory tract infections including pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sepsis, and respiratory failure. He is an expert in the
management of patients with pneumonia, has written national and international pneumonia guidelines, and done research on new therapies for pneumonia that can optimize treatment of patients infected with antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Dr. Niederman has published over 350 articles and book chapters related to these efforts and is active in national pulmonary and critical care organizations and journal editorial boards.
By Morris Gut
Ring in the holidays with sparkling dining and eats Culinary Road
The 4th annual New Rochelle Holiday Market 2024 at the New Rochelle Train Station will run Nov. 29 through Dec.22, 4-8 pm weekdays, and 12-8 pm weekends. There are 60 vendors, an ice-skating rink, live music, and food trucks. For info: www.newrochelleny.com/1842/
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The 11th glittering season of ‘Winter Wonderland’ will run from November 23rd through December 31st at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. This drive-thru event draws thousands for a big dose of Holiday Cheer. It is sponsored by Westchester Medical Center, and a partnership between the Westchester Parks Foundation and Westchester Parks Department. The 1.2-mile drive begins at 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and 4 p.m. on weekends and is chocked full of festive seasonal attractions. Tickets are $37 per car. For additional info and reservations: 914-231-4600, or visit www. wwinterwonderland.com
The White Plains Holiday Market brought to us by White Plains BID, returns
December 6th through the 17th with 40 regional craft and food vendors. It takes place on Court St. between Main & Martine St. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Wednesday; to 7 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. For info: https://wpbid. com/events/holiday-market/
If all this makes you hungry, here are some nearby dining suggestions for everyone in the family…
MULINO’S HOLIDAY FEST!
It is over-the-top at Mulino’s of Westchester in White Plains during the holidays, and it begins with the bright glittering lights at the entranceway. The annual Christmas Holiday Fest at Mulino’s has been extended through January 2025, and it’s a sight to behold
Veal Chop Parmigiana at Torcello.
for the whole family! The fountain garden is beautiful as is the lavish dining room and bar/lounge. General Manager Gimmy Cavagna and his staff are keeping the premises spiffy as ever: gesticulating Christmas decorations galore, life size toy soldiers, bursting
colorful floral displays, the handsome multilevel seating area. A special holiday menu is served. Open 7 days. Valet parking. Reservations advised. Mulino’s of Westchester, 99 Court Street, White Plains 914761-1818 www.mulinosny. com
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AT FREEBIRD KITCHEN & BAR!
Seasoned proprietor Nick Fusco serves tasty versions of Fried Calamari, meaty Baby Back Ribs, Cobb Salad, spicy Chicken Wings, crispy Brussels Sprouts. Shrimp &
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Grits and Braised Short Ribs. The cooking here is very satisfying, and all done with a friendly Southern theme. Portions are ample and shareable. The lighting and those artsy birds hanging from the ceiling in the dining room give it a magical atmosphere. There is a seasonal rooftop lounge for drinks and dining.
Sprawling bar. Craft beers. Happy hours: Tues.-Thurs. 4-6pm; Fri. 2-6 p.m. Weekend Brunch.
Closed Mondays. Freebird Kitchen, 161 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. 914-607-2476 www.freebirdkitchenandbar.com
IRISH AMERICAN PIZ-
ZAZZ AT JACK’S BAR!
Owner Shane Clifford and
his friendly crew serve delicious finger foods and generously plated specialties. Chef/ partner Brandan Donohoe’s modern Irish American kitchen come great burgers, decadent Short Rib Mac N’ Cheese, crusty pizzas out of their woodfired oven; freshly made salads; Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich;
Berkshire Pork Chops; Jack’s Lamb Shank. Their full Irish Breakfast at brunch is a winner.
Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert is a must! The same group own Jill’s in Mamaroneck. Jack’s Bar, 219 Main St., Eastchester. 914-652-7650 www. jackseastchester.com
MAMMA FRANCESCA ON THE
SOUND!
When Nick DiCostanzo was growing up on the Island of Ischia on the Coast of Naples in Italy, his earliest memories where of the simple seaside meals he would enjoy with his family, farm-to-table and of course sea-to-table. As proprietor of Mamma Francesca for nearly 40 years, located on the banks of Long Island Sound with 6-story views of the ‘Queen City’s’ seafaring boat clubs, this culinary philosophy still holds true, albeit with a sprinkling of contemporary taste. There are private and semi-private party facilities for up to 100 guests and catering packages to suit your needs. Robust Italian/American specialties include fresh made Manicotti, Calamari Fritti, Ischia Salad, Chicken Parmigiana, Misto Frutti di Mare. Rabbit Cacciatore, too. Daily Happy Hours. Off-premise catering. New woodburning pizza oven. Free parking. Mam-
ma Francesca, 414 Pelham Road, New Rochelle. 914636-1229 www.mammafrancesca.com
TORCELLO RISTORANTE, LARCHMONT
Imer Rraci and his veteran team reimagined the former La Riserva into a lovely setting for the Italian classics. Named after an island off the coast of Venice, this kitchen turns out such winning dishes as: colorful Mozzarella Caprice; Risotto Di Funghi with porcini; Veal Chop Parmigiana; classic Rack of Lamb; and delicious Pollo Torcello, topped with applewood bacon and melted fresh mozzarella in a light bourbon mushroom sauce. Rraci had spent years working for the former Giambelli in Manhattan, and Valbella in Old Greenwich, CT. Open 7 days for dinner starting at 3:30 p.m. Bar/cocktails. Happy hours Wed. through Fri. 3:30-6 pm. Outdoor patio. Free parking. Torcello, 2382 Boston Post Road, Larchmont. 914-833-1118 www.torcellolarchmont.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: 914-235-6591. Email: gutreactions@optonline.net)
Holiday decorations await at Mulino.
