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 Fordham Heights: Two Killed in Fire at Buddhist Temple; Fire Hydrant Blocked by Vehicle

By DAVID GREENE

Two people were killed after a fire engulfed a Buddhist temple in Fordham Heights on Wednesday and fire officials said their rescue efforts were hampered by a car parked in front of a fire hydrant across the street from the blaze. Fire marshals said the fire was caused by a space heater.

UPDATE Kingsbridge Heights: 16-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing Now Located

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating a 16-year-old girl who is reported missing from Kingsbridge.

UPDATE Allerton: One Person Hospitalized after Car Accident

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One person has been hospitalized following a car accident in the Allerton section of The Bronx, according to the City’s fire department.

Woodlawn: No Injuries Reported after Track Fire at Woodlawn Subway Station

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no injuries reported following a reported fire at Woodlawn subway station on the Norwood/Woodlawn border on Jan. 29, 2025 according to the City’s fire department.

UPDATE Mayor Addresses New Yorkers after DOJ Dismisses Bribery Charges, for Now

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued an address to New Yorkers on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in response to a memo by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) dated Monday, Feb. 10, in which department officials directed “Acting U.S. Attorneys and the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of New York” to drop, for now, the federal bribery and corruption charges brought against the mayor last year. Adams reduced the federal case to “a months-long saga” and an “unnecessary ordeal” for him, his family, and the City of New York.

Fordham Manor: Group Sought for Stealing 15-Year-Old’s Bicycle

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached photos who they say are sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in Fordham Manor.

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.

Freedom Youth Family Justice Center Continues to Fight Human Trafficking

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Freedom Youth Family Justice Center (FYFJC), which seeks to empower, strengthen, and stabilize victims and survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence, held a “Stars of Freedom” annual gala on Friday, Jan. 24, at Eastwood Manor in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx. Founded by Monique Riley, CEO, in conjunction with her husband, Joseph Riley, executive director, the Freedom Youth team took some well-deserved time out to celebrate their hard work and honor survivors, friends and allies.