Fordham Manor: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 76-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a 76-year-old woman reported missing from Fordham Manor.

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Man Arrested in Murder Investigation following Fatal Stabbing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 35-year-old man has been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a second 48-year-old man on Monday morning in a well known hot spot for crime in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx.

UPDATE Torres and AOC Write to Governor Opposing NYS DOT’s Cross Bronx Expressway Connector Roads Plan

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Congressmembers Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) announced on Nov. 18 that they have written to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul opposing the New York State Department of Transportation’s latest plans for a connector road in the South Bronx.

Bronx H.S. of Science Student Honored by Girl Scouts for Advocacy of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Sarah Lin, a senior at Bedford Park’s Bronx High School of Science, has been chosen as Girl Scouts of Greater New York’s (GSGNY) 2024 Future Woman of Distinction, and was honored for her exemplary leadership and advocacy according to the organization. GSGNY presented Lin with the prestigious award at its 32nd Annual Women of Distinction breakfast on October 30.

Health Check: Do You Mind? How to Think Like a Teen

By OLIVIA DERELLA

While I work with teens, parents often come to me with questions like: What is my kid watching on their phone all day? Why do they ask for independence but avoid responsibilities? When I try to give advice, why do they get angry with me?

UPDATE ATF Raids Decatur Avenue Home after Years of Complaints

By By DAVID GREENE

After years of complaints about a Norwood home allegedly taken over by a local gang, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was joined by members of the NYPD in executing a search warrant and raid of the dilapidated building located at 3267 Decatur Avenue at 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 4.

Kingsbridge Heights: Shots Fired on Kingsbridge Terrace, No Reported Injuries

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no injuries reported, according to the NYPD, following reports of shots fired in the Kingsbridge Heights section of the Bronx on Wednesday.

Op-Ed: A Flavorful Enemy in Fight Against Health Disparities in Black Communities

By JEWEL HARRIS

Although it has long been known that smoking cigarettes poses a serious risk to public health, flavored cigarettes have become prevalent in our communities and have begun to target vulnerable groups with marketing that aims for accessibility and appeal.

Highbridge: HPD Launches Affordable Housing Lottery for Units at 1182 Woodycrest Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched an affordable housing lottery for housing units at 1182 Woodycrest Avenue, a 9-story, mixed-use building in the Highbridge section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

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Fordham Manor: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 76-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Man Arrested in Murder Investigation following Fatal Stabbing

UPDATE Torres and AOC Write to Governor Opposing NYS DOT’s Cross Bronx Expressway Connector Roads Plan

Health Check: Do You Mind? How to Think Like a Teen

UPDATE ATF Raids Decatur Avenue Home after Years of Complaints

Kingsbridge Heights: Shots Fired on Kingsbridge Terrace, No Reported Injuries

Highbridge: HPD Launches Affordable Housing Lottery for Units at 1182 Woodycrest Avenue