Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Impact on City Agency Services of Latest City Budget Cuts

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their opinion on the impact on City agencies of the latest budget cuts announced by Mayor Eric Adams in mid-November to address the gap in the City budget which he said is caused by increased spending on services for migrants and asylum seekers.

University Heights: Applications Filed with DOB for Expansion of 2-Story Building at 2316 Grand Ave

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) to expand a 2-story structure into a 4-story residential building at 2316 Grand Avenue in the University Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

UPDATE Out & About: Made in The Bronx & Hip Hop Photo Exhibits, Holiday Tree Lighting, Local Book Launch & More!

Out & About: Made in The Bronx & Hip Hop Photo Exhibits, Holiday Tree Lighting, Local Book Launch & More!

Neighborhood Notes: Free Lawn Leaf Bags, Toy & Coat Drives, Unused Commissary Funds & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Neighborhood Notes: Free Lawn Leaf Bags, Toy & Coat Drives, Unused Commissary Funds & More!

NYC Reckons with Darkness of COVID-19 Pandemic as Brighter Future for Hart Island Unveiled

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Parks & Recreation announced on Nov. 15 the launch of free public tours to Hart Island, the City’s public cemetery and final resting place of over one million individuals. Seemingly shrouded in mystery, it is the largest public cemetery in the country and has served New York City since 1869.

Norwood: Building Applications Filed with DOB for Expansion of 2-Story Building at 3336 Hull Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) to expand an existing 2-story building to a 4-story, residential building at 3336 Hull Avenue in the Norwood section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

Fordham Heights: Torres Awards $800K for Urban Farming Program in 20 Schools

By SÍLE MOLONEY

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) has awarded $800,000 in community project funding to New York Sun Works, a local nonprofit dedicated to integrating the science of sustainability and climate education into K-12 urban schools. Torres visited X225 Theatre Arts Production Company School in Fordham Heights on Monday, Oct. 30, to see their hydroponic program in action and to formally make the check presentation in a classroom dedicated to the program.

UPDATE Freeze Warning & Travel Advisory in Effect

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning on Monday afternoon, Nov. 20, which is in effect until Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 8 a.m. with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees expected in The Bronx, New Jersey, Hudson County, Manhattan, Staten Island and southern Nassau counties.

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.

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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Impact on City Agency Services of Latest City Budget Cuts

University Heights: Applications Filed with DOB for Expansion of 2-Story Building at 2316 Grand Ave

UPDATE Out & About: Made in The Bronx & Hip Hop Photo Exhibits, Holiday Tree Lighting, Local Book Launch & More!

Neighborhood Notes: Free Lawn Leaf Bags, Toy & Coat Drives, Unused Commissary Funds & More!

NYC Reckons with Darkness of COVID-19 Pandemic as Brighter Future for Hart Island Unveiled

Norwood: Building Applications Filed with DOB for Expansion of 2-Story Building at 3336 Hull Avenue

Fordham Heights: Torres Awards $800K for Urban Farming Program in 20 Schools

UPDATE Freeze Warning & Travel Advisory in Effect

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