Stephanie Bertini

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Stephanie Bertini

New traffic patterns around 31 Ave. and 35 St. in Astoria, Queens are "a headache." Two-ways turned one-way street What we know: New York City's Department of Transportation (DOT) converted 31st Avenue into a one-way street, going from 35th to Steinway Street, to benefit cyclists. The DOT cited a 94 percent growth in daily cycling from 2012 to 2022 – the Department also stated one of their most frequently heard safety concerns in the area is a lack of protected bike lanes.

1 month ago | fox5ny.com | Stephanie Bertini

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced $1.6 million in funding for bodegas to improve their security. SilentShields What we know: "SilentShields" buttons, which can immediately contact the NYPD when pressed, will be installed in an estimated 500 bodegas. The bodegas that experience higher levels of crime will take priority.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Stephanie Bertini

Stephanie BertiniSun, May 4, 2025 at 10:39 PM UTC2 min readThe BriefNYC Mayor Adams held a press conference to address increased crime in bodegas. Adams announced over $1 million in funding to install panic buttons. The United Bodega Association will distribute the "SilentShields" buttons. NEW YORK CITY - New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced $1.6 million in funding for bodegas to improve their security.

Mar 13, 2025 | fox5ny.com | Stephanie Bertini |Jacob Flanagan

A massive five-alarm fire broke out in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx on Thursday, destroying at least 10 businesses on Jerome Avenue. Hundreds of firefighters worked for hours to contain the flames, and officials are now investigating the cause. What we know: The fire started early Thursday morning at 2037 Jerome Avenue, inside a restaurant near Burnside Avenue. FDNY crews arrived shortly after 8:21 a.m. and initially found fire and smoke inside the restaurant.

Mar 13, 2025 | yahoo.com | Stephanie Bertini

NEW YORK - A massive five-alarm fire broke out in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx on Thursday, destroying at least 10 businesses on Jerome Avenue. Hundreds of firefighters worked for hours to contain the flames, and officials are now investigating the cause. What we knowThe fire started early Thursday morning at 2037 Jerome Avenue, inside a restaurant near Burnside Avenue. FDNY crews arrived shortly after 8:21 a.m. and initially found fire and smoke inside the restaurant.