The Week in Rewind spotlights some of the editorial work of the Bronx Times for the week of Oct. 6-13.
Bronx pols overwhelmingly support Israel following Hamas’ terrorist attacks
Many Bronx politicians, from local to national representatives, have come together to declare their support for Israel in the wake of the terrorist attacks Saturday that have left more than 1,000 Israelis dead.
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, who represents the Bronx’s 15th Congressional District, which includes the Bronx’s largest Jewish population in Riverdale, has been one of the most outspoken in his support for Israel since the militant group Hamas launched its attack on Oct. 7. In a statement last week, the congress member said the Israeli government is doing what the U.S. would do under similar circumstances to defend itself.
“I unequivocally stand with Israel as it rightly defends itself and condemn in the strongest possible terms the actions of Hamas — a terrorist organization that has long sought the destruction of the Jewish state — and extend my deepest condolences for the innocent Israeli lives lost thus far,” Torres said.
New breast cancer center at Montefiore Einstein to provide all services under one roof
A newly opened breast cancer center within the Hutchinson Metro Center is equipped to provide numerous services for breast cancer patients — all in one place.
Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center’s (MECCC) new breast cancer center, which opened late last month, is a one-stop shop for breast health, providing a variety of services ranging from screening studies, advanced imaging, minimally invasive plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures, a high-risk breast cancer prevention and lymphedema prevention program, as well as genetic counseling.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Sept. 27. to officially open the new center, which is located on the seventh floor of tower one of 1250 Waters Place.
Fittingly, the ribbon-cutting of the center, which is fully funded by MECCC, occurred just a few days before the beginning of October, which marked the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
MECCC has been active for more than 50 years and is the fourth oldest National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the country.
City Council approves $500M development with nearly 1K units in Crotona Park East
A $500 million mixed-use development project along the Bronx River waterfront looks like it will now come to fruition after the City Council gave its blessing.
The proposal would create nearly 1,000 residential units on Sheridan Boulevard and along the Bronx River waterfront in Crotona Park East, after the project was approved by a 47-0 vote of the City Council on Sept. 28. Approval from the council marks the final phase of the seven-month public review process. In May, the project received support from Community Board 9.
The next step for the project is the rezoning process — which would include changing the lot’s existing zoning regulations from a M1-1 (manufacturing) to a R7-3 (residential) district with waterfront regulations.
The plan by Bronx-based developer Simone Development includes the construction of three residential buildings on two properties, located just south of Starlight Park.
The two waterfront properties, owned by Simone since the late 1970s, would be largely converted into a residential complex, known as 1460 and 1480 Sheridan Blvd.
The death of a 6-month-old baby girl more than a year ago at a Bronx public housing facility was deemed a homicide as the investigation into her death remains a mystery.
The NYPD reported that officers responded to a 911 call at 515 Calhoun Ave. in the East Bronx on Sunday, April 3, 2022. The address is an apartment at the New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) Throggs Neck Houses within the confines of the 45th Precinct.
After the incident last year, the police reported that the medical examiner would determine the cause of Crespo’s death and that no arrests had been made. But on Oct. 4, the NYPD ruled the case a homicide — although police didn’t report any more details on the death itself, or if any suspects have been arrested. The cops say the investigation remains ongoing.
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