Bronx Man Gets 13 Years for Romance Scam & Trump Replaces Prosecutor Overseeing Mayor’s Campaign Finance Probe

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A Bronx man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for his role in a criminal enterprise that defrauded individuals and businesses across the U.S. out of millions of dollars, federal prosecutors announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19. They said Bashiru Ganiyu was convicted of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, conspiracy to receive stolen money, and receipt of stolen money in April following a jury trial.

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.

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.

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.

NYPD Hunting Scooter & Motorcycle Bandits Wanted in at least 8 Bronx Robberies

By DAVID GREENE

Police are looking for several suspects wanted in connection with a string of robberies which took place across The Bronx where scooters or motorcycles were used as getaway vehicles. Police said the suspects have been robbing people on the street of jewelry and cell phones.

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.

UPDATE Elections 2024: Gonzalo Duran on Transparency, Accountability & Leadership

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Former Iraq combat veteran, U.S. Marine sergeant, chaplain, and CEO of the nonprofit Devil Dog USA, Gonzalo Duran is running for Congress in New York’s 15th Congressional District on the Republican and Conservative Party ticket. The district, which stretches from the northwest to the South Bronx is one of the country’s poorest congressional districts and is represented by Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres profiled by Norwood News before his election win in 2020, and before taking up his seat in 2021.

Bronx Music Hall Holds Grand Opening

By ARIEL PACHECO

The Bronx Music Hall (BMH) hosted its grand opening on Oct. 18, marking the first newly constructed independent music performance venue in The Bronx in over 50 years, according to officials.