Ese Olumhense, Author at THE CITY - NYC News

Bronx Logs Most Heat and Hot Water Complaints of Any Borough

Oct. 4, 2019, 4:05 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

With cold weather approaching, some tenants in the borough say they’re bracing for another chilly season of calls to 311.

Health

In Hospital for Routine Biopsy, Bronx Woman Left With Broken Jaw and $14K Medicare Bill

Sept. 30, 2019, 4:05 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

Lorraine Evans has been fighting for four years over a procedure that went horribly wrong. She plans an appeal after a court dismissed her suit.

People

New Yorkers Give de Blasio His Marching Orders

Sept. 20, 2019, 4:51 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:27 a.m.

We spoke city residents with strong ideas on where the mayor should focus his energy, post-campaign. Here’s a sampling of responses.

People

Ex-Bronx Lawmaker Convicted of Taking Bribes Eyes Two Seats

Sept. 3, 2019, 3:55 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

Disgraced pol Eric Stevenson, who has said he plans a Congress run, told THE CITY he’s also considering a bid to reclaim his old Assembly post.

Social Services

Shelter Settlement Spawns New Policies to Transgender Homeless

Aug. 29, 2019, 4:00 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

A Commission on Human Rights complaint prompted the Department of Homeless Services to rethink how it deals with transgender people.

People

Ruben Diaz Jr.’s House Divided: Endorse Dad or Pal in Bronx Congress Race?

Aug. 14, 2019, 4:05 a.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:26 a.m.

The Bronx borough president punts on backing his father as buddy Marlene Cintron enters the packed contest to replace retiring Rep. José Serrano.

People

Bronx Congressional Rivals Tell Mark-Viverito: Stay Home

Aug. 8, 2019, 4:00 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

The ex-Council speaker, who lives in East Harlem, once served part of the South Bronx district she wants to represent. But she didn’t always want to.

People

Melissa Mark-Viverito Runs for Congress, Touting Progressive Cred

Aug. 6, 2019, 9:53 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

The ex-Council speaker tells THE CITY she’s ready to a crowded field vying to replace retiring Bronx Rep. José Serrano at a “critical moment.”

People

Radio Diaz: Bronx Pol Hired Alleged Pirate Broadcaster

Aug. 6, 2019, 4:00 a.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:26 a.m.

Council member and congress hopeful Ruben Diaz Sr. gave campaign cash to a disc jockey flagged by the FCC, election filings show.

People

AOC Makes a Bronx Census Push Amid Fears of Lost House Seats

Aug. 1, 2019, 4:10 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

More than a quarter of the residents in freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ district are non-citizens — the highest percentage in the state.

Ese Olumhense

Bronx Logs Most Heat and Hot Water Complaints of Any Borough

In Hospital for Routine Biopsy, Bronx Woman Left With Broken Jaw and $14K Medicare Bill

New Yorkers Give de Blasio His Marching Orders

Ex-Bronx Lawmaker Convicted of Taking Bribes Eyes Two Seats

Ruben Diaz Jr.’s House Divided: Endorse Dad or Pal in Bronx Congress Race?

Bronx Congressional Rivals Tell Mark-Viverito: Stay Home

Melissa Mark-Viverito Runs for Congress, Touting Progressive Cred

Radio Diaz: Bronx Pol Hired Alleged Pirate Broadcaster

AOC Makes a Bronx Census Push Amid Fears of Lost House Seats

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