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Bus Driver Beaten by Crazed Attacker

Female Driver Assaulted in Her Bus The NYPD is searching for this man in connection with an attack on a female bus driver in the Bronx. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein  Bronx Voice September 18, 2024 Follow @Bronxvoice1 BRONX - A crazed attacker bashed a female bus driver’s head against a partition, cops said. At around 11:20 am on November 17, a 34-year-old driver was sitting in her bus parked at East 226 Street and White Plains Road. A man in a blue hoodie entered the parked bus and approached the driver. Cops said the man grabbed the driver and repeatedly slammed her head against the bus partition. The attacker then jumped off the bus and ran off on East 226th Street.  The victim was rushed to Jacobi Medical Center where she was treated and listed in stable condition. The NYPD released surveillance video of the suspect. He is described as a male who is 6 feet tall, and has a medium complexion. Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call th

Health Care Innovator Honored

Dr. Mark Levy, President and CEO of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Honored with Morris Heights Health Center Community Innovator Award 

Dr. Mark Levy, President and CEO of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Dr. Mark Levy, President and CEO of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield


Bronx Voice 

July 8, 2024


NEW YORK - Dr. Mark Levy, President & CEO of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP, was honored with the 2024 Community Innovator Award by MHHC Foundation (Morris Heights Health Center Foundation) at its 22nd Annual IMPACT Awards Gala. 


Dr. Levy was recognized for his unwavering commitment to building health systems that deliver excellent care to vulnerable populations.


The 2024 IMPACT Awards Gala, themed "It Takes a Village," also recognized outstanding contributions in four additional categories: Community Builder, Civic Leadership, Heart of the Community, and Local Hero. The event highlights the collective efforts required to create thriving communities and the importance of collaborative action.


"The Community Innovator Award spotlights the dedication of our entire Anthem team in providing quality healthcare to New Yorkers for over eight decades," said Dr. Levy. "We are extremely honored to be recognized and remain committed to serving our communities and ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all."


Throughout his career, Dr. Levy dedicated efforts to improving the health of New Yorkers by fostering coalitions, engaging with communities, and building high-performing teams. Under his visionary leadership, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's Health Plan recently received the Health Equity Accreditation Plus for its Medicaid Plan from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This accolade underscores Anthem's industry leadership in creating solutions that ensure equitable access to high-quality healthcare.


The MHHC Foundation, founded in 1981, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of healthcare services and ensuring access to comprehensive, affordable care for underserved communities. The Foundation supports many initiatives, including health education programs, wellness services, and community outreach, all aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing disparities.

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