Montefiore Children’s Hospital Emergency Department Wins Award for Exceptional Care

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Emergency Department (CHAM ED) was named a recipient of the prestigious Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award, which recognizes an emergency department that demonstrates exceptional performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research. The news was announced by the hospital on July 11.

Bronx DA, NYPD Appeal to Public for Info on Remains of Newborn Baby Found in DEP Water Plant

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office and the NYPD are appealing to the public for help identifying an infant’s remains found in a water plant in the Hunts Point neighborhood two years ago.

Morris Heights: Arrest Made in Murder of 47-Year-Old Miguel Cruz

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 17-year-old male teen has been arrested following the murder of a 47-year-old man in Morris Heights last month.

Mt. Hope: 23-Year-Old Man Dies following Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 23-year-old man has died in the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx following a shooting on Sunday, Aug. 25.

Norwood: 22 People Displaced and Rehoused following 2-Alarm Residential Fire

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Fire department officials said there were no injuries reported after a 2-alarm, residential fire broke out in Norwood on Wednesday morning.

Neighborhood Notes: Back-to-School Giveaways, Curbside Composting, Road Closures & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Neighborhood Notes: Back-to-School Giveaways, Curbside Composting, Road Closures & More!

Wakefield: Police Appeal for Help Locating 71-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 71-year-old woman who is reported missing from Wakefield.

Health Check: Breastfeeding for Latinx Women in America: Beyond the First Feeds

By NEREYDA FRANCO

August is National Breastfeeding Month. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that mothers exclusively breastfeed their babies for the first six months of life. This means feeding only breastmilk, instead of formula, water, or any type of food.

Mess of the Month

By DAVID GREENE

A recent visit to the Bronx River Forest between Webster Avenue and Bronx Park East found several piles of garbage containing beer bottles, food containers, discarded e-bikes and scooters, and even a part of a porcelain urinal.