Belmont: Building Applications Filed with DOB for New 4-Story Building at 2308 Prospect Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 4-story, residential building at 2308 Prospect Avenue in the Belmont section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

Bedford Park: “Deeply Affordable” Housing Development Opens at 2736 Creston Avenue

By ARIEL PACHECO

A new Affordable Housing Services (AHS) site has opened at 2736 Creston Avenue in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Officials say the new site has created nearly 400 “deeply affordable homes for New Yorkers in shelter” through the AHS initiative” in 2024.

Allerton: Three Charged in Fentanyl/Heroin Packaging Operation in The Bronx

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

Federal prosecutors announced on Dec. 4, that three people were charged in a fentanyl/heroin packaging operation in the Allerton section of The Bronx. They said the bust was part of an ongoing investigation into fentanyl/heroin trafficking in New York City, and that federal, state, and local law enforcement officers recovered over 13 pounds of drug mixtures, including fentanyl, heroin, xylazine, methamphetamine, and cocaine, from inside the packaging mill.

Health Check: ‘Tis the Season to Eat Healthily

By RAISHA HERNANDEZ

Is it possible to eat and drink healthier during the fall and winter holidays, and still indulge in the family’s favorite recipes? Think steaming Mac ‘n Cheese, juicy pork shoulder, sweet potato casserole, collard greens, or piping hot chocolate. Eating and drinking healthier during the holidays can be challenging, but manageable with thoughtful planning and a balanced approach. Thankfully, you can still enjoy your beloved dishes and drinks while minding your health. Here are some tips to help you enjoy the festive season:

Bedford Park: Man Sought for Robbery and Dog Attack

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is requesting the public’s help identifying and locating the person seen in the attached photo, who they say is wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx.

Bronx Man Gets 12 Years for Beating & Starving Two Teens Left in His Care

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11, that a Bronx man was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree assault in the beating and starving of a teenage brother and sister for weeks, as previously reported.

Manhattan University Announces the Launch of the James Patterson Honors Program

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Representatives from Manhattan University, formerly Manhattan College, announced the launch on Nov. 13 of the James Patterson Honors Program, an institution-wide initiative that will involve faculty from the University’s three schools and high-performing students pursuing a wide-range of academic disciplines.

MLB & Yankees Build New Sensory Room at One World Middle School

By ARIEL PACHECO

Major League Baseball (MLB) and the New York Yankees hosted an event on Oct. 28 to unveil plans to build a new sensory room at One World Middle School in the Edenwald section. Sensory rooms provide a calm and safe environment for kids with autism.

Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition Goes Bronxwide on 50th Anniversary

By ARIEL PACHECO & SÍLE MOLONEY

At its 50th anniversary gala held at Manhattan College in Fieldston on Friday, Oct. 18, the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC) marked the end of an era, announcing its merger with the Bronx Cooperative Development Initiative (BCDI), a partnership that will expand the two group’s collective reach across the entire borough.