UPDATE Norwood: Brush Fire Breaks Out in Williamsbridge Oval

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY said a brush fire broke out in the Williamsbridge Oval park in Norwood on Saturday night, Nov. 16.

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.

Norwood: P.S. / M.S. 20 Hosts High School Fair

By ARIEL PACHECO

Norwood’s P.S. / M.S. 20 – P.O. George J. Werdann, III hosted a high school fair on Friday, Nov. 8, in conjunction with the Office of the Bronx Brough President, providing prospective students with the opportunity to connect with representatives from over 50 schools.

Passage of City Council FARE Act Eliminates Broker Fees for Renters

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Renters received some positive news this week when it was annouonced that Brooklyn City Council Member Chi Ossé’s bill, Intro 360, The Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act, passed with a supermajority of 42 votes in the New York City Council, on Thursday, Nov. 14.

Bronx Man & Teen Charged in Murder of Man during Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Friday, Nov. 15, that a Bronx man and a 15-year-old boy have been indicted for second-degree murder and additional charges in a robbery that took a man’s life.

Norwood: Man Sought for Robbery & Assault of 16-Year-Old

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached photo who they say are sought in connection to a robbery and assault that occurred in Norwood.

Morris Park: Jacobi Medical Resident Wins Top Prize at PAGNY’s 9th Annual Research Day

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Maisha Maliha, MD, a medical resident at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in the Morris Park section of The Bronx, won the top prize at PAGNY’s 9th Annual Research Day on Wednesday, Nov. 13.