“Operation Padlock” Continues

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

The latest government crackdown of unauthorized smoke shops, “Operation Padlock to Protect,” continues across Norwood and Bedford Park as two smoke shops and a deli were recently shut down and untaxed cigarettes, vapes, and bags of cannabis were confiscated.

Tracey Towers Residents Mark 50th Anniversary of Housing Complex

By ARIEL PACHECO

Residents of Bedford Park’s Tracey Towers gathered to commemorate the building’s 50th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 3. Elected officials, local vendors, and community members also joined the celebration.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Listeria Outbreak linked to Boar’s Head Meat Products

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers for their thoughts on the Listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head meat products that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said has killed two people and caused 34 people to become ill, including 33 hospitalizations, across 13 states, including New York.

Boar’s Head Recalls Certain Meat Products following Listeria Outbreak

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Meat supplier, Boar’s Head announced a product recall of certain packaged meat products on Friday, July 25, in light of an ongoing investigation by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) into a Listeria outbreak across the country, impacting several states on the east side and amid the death of two people.

Van Cortlandt Village: Man Sought for Ridgewood Savings Bank Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo and video who they say is sought in connection with a bank robbery that occurred in Van Cortlandt Village.

Bronxwood: Building Applications Filed with DOB to Expand Building at 2400 Bronx Park East to 4-Story

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

]Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) to expand the 3-story structure located at 2400 Bronx Park East in the Bronxwood neighborhood of The Bronx into a into a four-story residential building, as reported by YIMBY.

Bedford Park: Woman Robs Gift Store, Assaults Employee

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video who they say is wanted in connection to a robbery that occurred in Bedford Park.

Attorney General James Secures 10-Year Ban on Wayne LaPierre, Former VP with the NRA

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a 10-year ban on former Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre from the National Rifle Association (NRA), and a court direction that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and the NRA propose reforms to be enacted at the NRA following years of mismanagement.

Norwood’s Nicky’s Coffee Shop to Reopen Sal’s Pizzeria in Sept

By DAVID GREENE

Longtime residents and visitors to Norwood were surprised to see the iron rolldown gate permanently shut at the popular Sal’s Pizzeria on Bainbridge Avenue, when the business quietly closed after more than 40 years in the community.