I live very close to the Masjid. This is the largest ‘event’ I’ve seen in two years. The NYPD had four tow trucks going around this morning collecting cars that hadn’t moved. They had plenty of notice though. I saw the notices posted yesterday afternoon. I’ve never seen Clay Avenue completely empty. I’ve seen them clear 166th St. of cars before. The amount of tents is new as well. That’s because they’re having fifteen funerals here tomorrow. They are the victims of the tragic apartment building fire on 181st St. here in The Bronx. One funeral was already held yesterday separately two siblings. The Mayor’s fund is paying for all this. I have a very strong feeling that NYC Mayor Eric Adams will make an appearance. As well as New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Senator Chuck Schumer, & Representative Ritchie Torres. They have all been at previous press conferences this past week. It happened at the the Twin Parks Apartment Building 333 E. 181st St. where 17 African Muslim immigrants perished in the fire from smoke inhalation. May they all rest in peace 🕊. Sending prayers 🙏 to the families and their community.
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