Bedford Park: Building Applications Filed for New 8-Story Building at 3180 Villa Avenue

By ARIEL PACHECO

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 8-story residential building at 3180 Villa Avenue in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

UPDATE Norwood: Water Main Burst Causes Major Flooding on Webster Avenue

By DAVID GREENE

An apparent burst to a water mains pipe caused major flooding and havoc to both residents and local businesses in the vicinity of Webster Avenue, East 201st Street, Mosholu Parkway South, and Bedford Park Boulevard in Norwood / Bedford Park on Monday night, Dec. 16, according to eyewitness accounts. Several cars in the area were seen semi-submerged in water amid the flooding.

Tremont: Group Sought for Robbery

By DAVID GREENE

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the vehicle and perpetrators seen in the attached video and photos in connection to a robbery that occurred in Tremont.

Fordham Manor: Minivan Combusts on Street Damaging Two Other Parked Vehicles

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A minivan seemingly burst into flames on a residential street on Saturday evening in the University Heights section of The Bronx, damaging two other vehicles, as at least one young child was playing nearby.

Fordham Manor: Bleeding Man Runs into Burlington Store after Assault on Older Man at TD Bank

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A man was hospitalized after emergency services were called to the Burlington department store located on the Grand Concourse and East Fordham Road in Fordham Manor on Saturday evening, Dec. 7. The man, who was bleeding from the face, entered the store and was helped, store security said.

Manhattan University Announces the Launch of the James Patterson Honors Program

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Representatives from Manhattan University, formerly Manhattan College, announced the launch on Nov. 13 of the James Patterson Honors Program, an institution-wide initiative that will involve faculty from the University’s three schools and high-performing students pursuing a wide-range of academic disciplines.

New Labor Agreement Hopeful Sign for Kingsbridge Armory?

By SÍLE MOLONEY

When New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Nov. 21 that two Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) had been secured with the New York City Building & Construction Trades Council (BCTC) for various major City development projects, the news garnered positive feedback from Sandra Lobo, executive director of the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC). Lobo is a co-chair of the “Together for Kingsbridge” visioning process and coalition behind the redevelopment of the City-owned Kingsbridge Armory.

Fordham Manor: No Injuries Reported following Fire at Fordham Manor Gap Store

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no injuries reported following a fire at the Fordham Road GAP Store on Wednesday evening, Nov. 27, according to the FDNY.

UPDATE Bronx CB7 Neighborhood Planning Study to Begin in 2025 as Deal Struck on “City of Yes” for Housing Opportunity

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Neighborhood planning studies will begin in 2025 for Bronx Community District 7 after the Adams administration, the governor, and the New York City Council struck a $5 billion deal on Thursday, Nov. 21, to move ahead with a revised housing plan that aims to address the citywide housing shortage and affordability crisis by building a little more housing in every City neighborhood. Similar neighborhood planning studies are also due to take place in 2025 for Bronx Community District 12 and Brooklyn Community Districts 12, 14, and 17.