Free Flu Shot Vouchers for District 14 Residents

For those of you who want to avoid the flu this winter season (and don't we all?), Councilman Fernando Cabrera's office is providing vouchers for free flu shots to 100 residents in his district on a first come, first serve basis. To be eligible, you must be over 18 years of age, uninsured, and live in the 14th City Council District--i.e. Fordham, Kingsbridge, and Morris Heights. Here's a map of the district courtesy of Gotham Gazette.

Here's some information from the press release: "According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can result in death. People who are at high risk to develop flu conditions include; young children, older adults, and people with certain health conditions such as asthma. The best way to avoid catching the flu is to get vaccinated each year."

For more information, contact Community Liaison Anthony Springer at Cabrera's office: (347) 590-2878

Bronx News Roundup, Oct. 7

The body of a pregnant woman who had been missing for more than a week was found behind the wheel of a parked car, yards away from a Bronx police station. According to the preliminary autopsy, Gizela Andrade, a diabetic since childhood, died of an insulin overdose, although a possible suicide note was found in her home.

An angry judge dismissed an interpreter after a lawyer complained that the translations were too confusing. Defense lawyer Lynn Calvacca accused Sonia Ioannou of butchering the cross examination of a witness who speaks only Greek. The dispute began during the trial of Israel Feliciano, who stands accused of murdering Bedford Park pizza manager George Orfanos in 1992.

Bronx Science's girls volleyball team beat Kennedy for the first time since 2007.

A woman was found guilty in the murder of a 91-year old granny in the Bronx. Sparkle Daniel was found guilty of second degree murder and faces a maximum sentence of life in prison. Daniel will be sentenced on Oct. 25; the other woman involved in the murder is currently awaiting trial.

Lawyers are forced to look into special treatment accusations in Co-op City, where a board member was allegedly bumped to the top of a waiting list for a popular sought-after townhouse.

Council member Oliver Koppell recently acquired $5,000 for the Bronx Arts Ensemble and the Bronx Opera.

Progress report cards for several elementary schools were not looking good as schools were slammed with C's and D's. In the Bronx 56 schools received A's and 92 schools received B's. School principals say the grades are a wakeup call for new changes.