ADVERTORIAL: Synthetic Cleaners Beyond Survival Spotlight

By ARIEL PACHECO

Located at 3860 White Plains Road in the Wakefield section of The Bronx, Synthetic Cleaners is owned by John Morales, and is the go-to spot for all your dry cleaning needs. The minority-owned business, which has been serving the local community for 12 years, recently received a brand new awning through the Jerome Gun Hill Business Improvement District (BID)’s “Beyond Survival” program.

UPDATE After Much Speculation, Andrew Cuomo Announces Run for Mayor

By SÍLE MOLONEY

After months of speculation, former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday, March 1, via an online campaign video, that he is running for mayor of New York City.

Bronx Man Admits Role in Bank Fraud Conspiracy Targeting Banks in Ten States

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A Bronx man admitted to a federal judge in Rhode Island on Feb. 27 that he participated in a conspiracy intended to defraud banks in at least ten states of approximately $143,000, federal prosecutors said.

Bronx Man Sentenced to Over 13 Years in Prison for Robberies and Firearms Offense

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A Bronx man, James Kelly, was sentenced on Feb. 27 to over 13 years (160 months) in prison for robbing two delis in The Bronx, and pointing a gun at deli workers during one of the robberies, according to federal prosecutors.

UPDATE Former Bronx Attorney Gets Over 5 Years in Prison for Large-Scale Immigration Fraud

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A Bronx-based former immigration attorney was sentenced to 70 months (around 5 years and 8 months) in prison for immigration fraud in connection with his supervision of a multi-year scheme to file fraudulent immigration documents under the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”), according to federal prosecutors.

Best Buy Store at Fordham Plaza Set to Shutter on March 1

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Best Buy store located on Fordham Plaza, at Fordham Road and Webster Avenue on the border of Fordham and Belmont, is set to close, according to representatives of the electronics chainstore.

UPDATE Poultry Markets Reopen & Zoo Tackles Bird Flu

By DAVID GREENE

Live poultry markets in New York are back open after a five-day closure was implemented by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday, Feb. 7, after the avian flu/bird flu or H5N1 virus was discovered in bird flocks at seven live bird markets in The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. Officials said the ordered closures were mandated for testing, cleaning and disinfection of poultry markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island.

New Phone Area Code Selected for The Bronx Could Begin in Q4 2026

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) announced on Thursday, Feb. 13, that residential, business and wireless customers within the existing area codes that serve The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Marble Hill section of Manhattan should begin to prepare for the introduction of a new area code (465), once the supply of central office codes under the existing area codes exhausts.

UPDATE Bedford Park: “Dexter” Film Shoot Prohibits Parking, Frustrating Residents & Ruining Superbowl Sunday

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A number of Bedford Park residents are extremely frustrated that their Superbowl Sunday was disrupted due to having to move their cars amid heavy snow on Sunday night, Feb. 9, to facilitate filming in their neighborhood this week from Monday, Feb. 10, through Wednesday, Feb. 12 of the new Paramount+ “Dexter” show.