Education

Swimmers See No Danger in Bronx River Swims

By DAVID GREENE
Following our recent story on unsupervised swims in the Bronx River over the summer and despite some drowning incidents in New York City this summer, swimmers, mostly teens and young children, were once again observed having an unsupervised swim in the river last month. Two sources say the practice has been going on for years, if not decades.

New Protections Against Deed Theft Recently Became Law

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York Attorney General Letitia James reminded New Yorkers during the summer that a new law (S08306) establishing deed theft as a crime, and expanding the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) ability to prosecute deed theft, went into effect in mid-July.

South Bronx: Angellyh Yambo Foundation Partners for Back-to-School Giveaway

By ARIEL PACHECO & SÍLE MOLONEY
A back-to-school giveaway was held at La Central YMCA on Saturday, Sept. 7, in partnership with the Office of the Bronx Borough President, the Angellyh Yambo Foundation, Metroplus Health, RomoGIS, The Hub Third Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) and the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau. Families were invited to bring along their kids for a day of fun, games, and of course a backpack giveaway to coincide with the start of the school year. 

AG James Warns of AI Generated Fake Videos Showing Celebrities Touting Investment Scams

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James issued an investor alert on Aug. 29, warning New Yorkers about scams luring potential investors with fake videos created with artificial intelligence (AI) that apparently show celebrities or wealthy business leaders touting investment schemes, which are actually fraudulent. James said the videos, known as deepfakes, often appear in social media feeds, digital ads, and messaging apps and are expected to fuel billions of dollars in fraud every year.

Local Students Enjoy Trip to Bronx Zoo

By Dr. Joyce Bloom
Under the leadership of Principal Serge Marshall Davis, members of the Animals and Exercise Club at P.S. / M.S. 95 Sheila Mencher School enjoy special opportunities, and recently that included a trip to the Wildlife Conservation Society at the Bronx Zoo.

Norwood: Tenants at 3322 Decatur Avenue Launch Tenants Association

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO
Tenants at 3322 Decatur Avenue in Norwood gathered in the first-floor reception area of their building on June 19 to discuss forming a tenants’ association and possible avenues to tackle what they said were “poor conditions” in the 122-unit building.