Who Runs the World? Part 1: Amity Lui

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Among the 51,402 finishers in the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 5, were two local runners and members of Norwood-based running group, Bronx Nomads. We spoke to both women ahead of, and on, race day as they joined what New York Road Runners said was the world’s largest marathon of 2023, and the third-largest edition of the race in the event’s history.

NYC Reckons with Darkness of COVID-19 Pandemic as Brighter Future for Hart Island Unveiled

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Parks & Recreation announced on Nov. 15 the launch of free public tours to Hart Island, the City’s public cemetery and final resting place of over one million individuals. Seemingly shrouded in mystery, it is the largest public cemetery in the country and has served New York City since 1869.

Op-Ed: The Great American Smoke Out & Lung Cancer Awareness Month

By ANGELA HANSON

The third Thursday in November is designated as the Great American Smoke Out (GASO), which is observed annually. GASO is a potent reminder to smokers to make the commitment to live a smoke-free life and encourages smokers to stop smoking as the first step towards living a healthier lifestyle.

BP Hosts Several Giveaways as Bronx Sees Long Lines for Turkeys Amid High Food Costs

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Almost four years on from the start of the pandemic, the long lines of Bronxites waiting at Bedford Park’s Tracey Towers for free turkeys at one of several giveaways held in the lead up to Thanksgiving, show food insecurity, amid the prevailing high cost of food, is still a concern for many Bronxites.

Mayor Hosts Round Table with Faith Leaders to Stem Uptick in Hate Crimes

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams convened a meeting on Monday, Nov. 13, with Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faith and community leaders in the wake of a recent spike in hate crimes across both the Jewish and Muslim communities since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched a terrorist attack on Israeli civilians, kidnapping around 240 others, and Israel launched a subsequent counteroffensive on Gaza.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Israel and Palestine

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the Israel-Hamas war.

Past & Current Pediatric Patients & Families Gather for Halloween Celebration at Montefiore

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Past patient graduates of Montefiore’s Jack D. Weiler Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) gathered for a “Spooktakular Costume Party” on Monday, Oct. 30, for the first time since the pandemic.

Claremont: Wakefield Man Dies following Fatal Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 28-year-old man from Wakefield has died following a fatal shooting in the Mt. Eden section of The Bronx.

Kingsbridge: Police Lieutenant Assaulted Amid Subway Dispute

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

A police lieutenant from the 50th Precinct was hospitalized after he was assaulted by a subway rider at the 238th Street subway station in Kingsbridge.