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• Man fatally shot in Norwood; police investigation underway

  02-10-2024 21:33 via bxtimes.com
  
  A 40-year-old man was shot and killed on Wednesday afternoon in the Norwood section of the Bronx, police said.
  The incident occurred at approximately 1:47 p.m. when officers responded to a 911 call about a male shot near East 198th Street and Bainbridge Avenue, within the 52nd Precinct. Upon arrival, police found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the chest and leg. He was unconscious and unresponsive.
  Emergency Medical Services (EMS) rushed the victim to Saint Barnabas Hospital in crit
  
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• Letter to the Editor: Minimum pay rule is negatively impacting delivery workers

  02-10-2024 21:25 via bxtimes.com
  
  Last month, when delivery workers spoke out against the city’s minimum pay rule, something that was overlooked was how these impacts spread to other essential workforces that keep our city running. I recently had an opportunity to meet with City Council members and make my case to them on what these rules mean for everyday Bronx families.
  For years I have wanted to join the New York Police Department, and admire how the NYPD reflects the values of my community in the Bronx. Delivery work
  
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• New York Yankees Foundation donates $1 million to American Red Cross for Hurricane Helene relief efforts

  02-10-2024 21:24 via bxtimes.com
  
  The New York Yankees Foundation announced a $1 million donation to the American Red Cross to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
  In addition to the $1 million donation, the New York Yankees Tampa Foundation has also donated $250,000 to the American Red Cross targeting relief efforts in Florida.
  “As the magnitude of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene continues to be revealed, the entire Yankees organization extends its deepest sympathies to all those impacted
  
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• Yankees reveal starting rotation for 2024 ALDS

  02-10-2024 20:17 via amny.com
  
  The Yankees do not know who they will be facing in the American League Division Series, but on Wednesday morning, they announced their starting rotation for the best-of-five series, which will begin on Saturday at Yankee Stadium against either the Baltimore Orioles or Kansas City Royals. 
  The Yankees will trot out Gerrit Cole for Game 1 on Saturday night at Yankee Stadium followed by Carlos Rodon for Game 2 on Sunday. As it stands, Game 3 will be either Luis Gil or Clarke Schmidt with the d
  
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• The Adams indictment: More charges could come against mayor and aides, feds say

  02-10-2024 20:14 via amny.com
  
  Mayor Eric Adams may possibly face additional criminal charges on top of his historic indictment on federal bribery, soliciting foreign campaign donations and wire fraud charges, prosecutors said at a Wednesday court hearing in Manhattan.
  Hagan Scotten, an assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), said during the Oct. 2 conference before Judge Dale Ho that other co-conspirators connected to the Adams indictment, who have yet to be named, are likely also to face criminal
  
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• Order free at-home COVID-19 test kits as USPS resumes nationwide distribution

  02-10-2024 19:01 via qns.com
  
  The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has resumed its distribution of millions of at-home COVID-19 test kits across the nation as part of a federal effort to enhance access to testing as cases continue to be monitored.
  The program, a partnership with the White House and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), allows U.S. residents to order rapid test kits at no cost through the site COVIDTests.gov.
  This latest round of distribution comes as New York City continues to track CO
  
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• Housing lottery launches for 9 units in 6-story residential building in Jerome Park, rent starts at $2,472

  02-10-2024 17:16 via bxtimes.com
  
  New York City has launched a housing lottery for nine units in a 6-story residential building in Jerome Park.
  The building, located at 3377 Sedgwick Ave., includes 30 units, 21 of which are market rate. The other nine units have been set aside for those earning 130% of the area median income.
  Two of the affordable units are studios, with a monthly rent of $2,472. Both units are meant for no more than two people, who must have a household income between $84,755-$161,590 annually.
  Another four of
  
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• Bronx Brewery to merge with Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. amid industry challenges

  02-10-2024 14:29 via bxtimes.com
  
  The Bronx Brewery — the borough’s only craft beer maker following the closure of Gun Hill Brewing Co. in May  — is merging with Westchester-based Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, which the owners say will help both companies thrive amid an industry downturn. 
  The Bronx Brewery has operated a production facility, tap room and event space in the South Bronx since 2013, plus newer, smaller locations in the East Village and Hudson Yards. The company also distributes thro
  
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