Kingsbridge: Greek Heritage Month Celebrated

By FAHIMA DEGIA
The sound of clapping echoed through St. Peter the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church in Kingsbridge on Thursday, April 16, as rows of Greek American families turned their attention to a troupe of young dancers. A large blue and white Greek flag hung at the front of the room, while families waved similar smaller flags from their seats.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Mayor’s Veto of Buffer Zone Bill re Protests at Educational Facilities

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY
This week, we asked readers their opinions on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s veto, on First Amendment grounds, as reported, of City Council Bill Intro 0175B, sponsored by City Councilman Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11), that would require the NYPD to establish a plan containing considerations on whether, when, and to what extent security perimeters (buffer zones) could be established outside educational facilities.

Norwood: Discarded Batteries Cause Garbage Truck Fire

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A fire broke out in a garbage truck in the Norwood section of The Bronx on Monday morning, April 27. Resident Marcos Sierra who, as reported, previously ran for City Council in District 11, shared the attached photo of the fire which ignited inside an NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) truck. “Be careful what you throw out!!” Sierra wrote.

Two Bronx Men & Brooklyn Man Charged with Assault on NYPD Officer using Stolen Car

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Thursday, April 30, that three men were charged with attempted aggravated assault upon a police or peace officer, attempted assault in the first-degree, criminal possession of stolen property, first-degree reckless endangerment, and other related charges for allegedly striking an NYPD officer while driving a stolen car.

CM Oswald Feliz Holds Joint Hearing on School Safety & Crossing Guards

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx Councilman Oswald Feliz (C.D. 15), chair of the city council committee on public safety, held a joint hearing with the city council committee on education on Wednesday, April 29, to evaluate the operations of school safety agents (SSAs) and crossing guards.        

UPDATE Bronx DA & Police Commissioner: 16 Charged with 252 Thefts of Cars, Tires, Rims & Catalytic Converters

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and NYC Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced Thursday, April 30, that they had “put the breaks” on 11 of 16 people with alleged links to the Trinitarios gang who have been charged with various crimes in a 971-count indictment relating to a widespread theft operation of cars and valuable auto parts throughout The Bronx and the rest of New York City.