BP Hosts Several Giveaways as Bronx Sees Long Lines for Turkeys Amid High Food Costs

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Almost four years on from the start of the pandemic, the long lines of Bronxites waiting at Bedford Park’s Tracey Towers for free turkeys at one of several giveaways held in the lead up to Thanksgiving, show food insecurity, amid the prevailing high cost of food, is still a concern for many Bronxites.

Mayor Hosts Round Table with Faith Leaders to Stem Uptick in Hate Crimes

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams convened a meeting on Monday, Nov. 13, with Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faith and community leaders in the wake of a recent spike in hate crimes across both the Jewish and Muslim communities since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched a terrorist attack on Israeli civilians, kidnapping around 240 others, and Israel launched a subsequent counteroffensive on Gaza.

Past & Current Pediatric Patients & Families Gather for Halloween Celebration at Montefiore

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Past patient graduates of Montefiore’s Jack D. Weiler Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) gathered for a “Spooktakular Costume Party” on Monday, Oct. 30, for the first time since the pandemic.

UPDATE: 2nd Annual Fall Festival in St. James Park Brings Joy & Resources to Around 600 Bronx Families

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY

It was a beautiful, sunshine-filled day for the Second Annual Fall Festival held on Saturday, Oct. 28, in St. James Park in Fordham Manor where around 600 Bronx families enjoyed food, games, and were also able to avail of community resources and information services on a variety of topics.

Norwood: Hundreds Celebrate Halloween in the Williamsbridge Oval

By DAVID GREENE

Hundreds of children and teens celebrated the fall holiday season with a pair of Halloween events held at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center and park in Norwood.

Norwood: Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Hosts Halloween Candy Exchange for Kids with Diabetes

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, located at 3415 Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, hosted a Halloween Candy Exchange event on Wednesday, Nov. 1, to enable children with diabetes to participate in the fun of Halloween.

Annual Halloween “Trunk or Treat” Celebration Held at the 52nd Precinct

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

An estimated crowd of over 1,000 trick-or-treaters and their parents joined local police officers and members of the NYPD’s Explorers Program as the 52nd Precinct hosted their Annual “Trunk or Treat” Halloween event in Norwood on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Baychester: The No Animals Circus is in Town for Just a Few More Days!

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

Fl!p Circus, a high-energy intimate circus experience in which no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring, is back in The Bronx and for the first time, their shows are taking place at The Mall at Bay Plaza in Baychester through Nov. 19.

Fordham Manor: Six Sought for Armed Gang Assault on 60-Year-Old Man in Devoe Park

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the group seen in the attached photo who they say are sought in connection to an armed assault that occurred in Fordham Manor.

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BP Hosts Several Giveaways as Bronx Sees Long Lines for Turkeys Amid High Food Costs

Mayor Hosts Round Table with Faith Leaders to Stem Uptick in Hate Crimes

Past & Current Pediatric Patients & Families Gather for Halloween Celebration at Montefiore

UPDATE: 2nd Annual Fall Festival in St. James Park Brings Joy & Resources to Around 600 Bronx Families

Norwood: Hundreds Celebrate Halloween in the Williamsbridge Oval

Norwood: Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Hosts Halloween Candy Exchange for Kids with Diabetes

Annual Halloween “Trunk or Treat” Celebration Held at the 52nd Precinct

Baychester: The No Animals Circus is in Town for Just a Few More Days!

Fordham Manor: Six Sought for Armed Gang Assault on 60-Year-Old Man in Devoe Park