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.

Two Bronx Men Charged in Federal Court With Unlawful Gun Possession

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Nov. 6 that two brothers from The Bronx, Elijah Javier Rodriguez, 26, and Javier Justin Rodriguez, 29, were indicted by a grand jury on Nov. 5 on charges of illegal gun possession.

UPDATE Norwood: Two Children Reported Missing on Sunday Located

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said two children who had been reported missing in Norwood on Sunday have been located.

Lehman College Conference Spotlights Blockchain, AI, and the Bronx’s Growing Role in Digital Innovation

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Lehman College’s School of Business hosted its 2nd Annual Digital Assets Conference on Oct. 23 at the College, bringing together industry experts, local entrepreneurs, and students to explore blockchain, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, and the impact these technologies are having on society.

Bronx Puerto Rican Community Takes to Streets to Protest PR “Garbage” Insult at Trump MSG Rally

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Puerto Ricans took to the streets earlier this week to denounce recent disparaging remarks made about Puerto Rico by a Trump surrogate in the lead up to Election Day, Nov. 5.