Hochul Announces State Investment Win of $20 Million for Greater Morris Park Neighborhood

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday, Feb. 27, that the Bronx neighborhood of Greater Morris Park will receive an unprecedented $20 million in funding after the neighborhood was announced as the New York City winner of the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and the third round of the NY Forward program. Previous funding received by The Bronx under the program was capped at $10 million.

Two Residential Fires Displace More Bronx Residents

Two recent residential fires in the north Bronx have left more residents displaced, Red Cross officials said. An FDNY spokesperson said there were no injuries reported following a residential fire at 3065 Grand Concourse in Bedford Park on Wednesday night, Jan. 29. FDNY officials said they received a call at 9.53 p.m. for a reported fire at the 6-story, multiple dwelling located between East 203rd Street and East 204th Street.

Mayor Touts Potential for Bronx Manufacturing Jobs after Meeting with President-Elect Donald Trump

Amid criticism from some that his meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, held Friday, Jan. 17, was used to discuss his federal legal case of alleged bribery around election campaign financing to which he has pleaded not guilty, New York City Mayor Eric Adams refuted suggestions the meeting was used for this purpose and said the discussion, among other topics, focused on bringing manufacturing jobs to New York City, particularly in The Bronx.