UPDATE Morris Heights: Neighbors Describe Partial Collapse of Residential Building, Open Violations with DOB at Site

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Neighbors of the Morris Heights residential building that partially collapsed in broad daylight on Monday afternoon, Dec. 11, have described what they heard and saw, as emergency services continue to search for survivors.

UPDATE Morris Heights: Building Partially Collapses in Broad Daylight

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY responded to a major emergency at a 6-story, residential building located just south of University Heights in the Morris Heights section of The Bronx, after the corner of the building partially collapsed on Monday afternoon, Dec. 11.

UPDATE Neighborhood Notes: Mayoral Control Hearings, Missing People, Coyote Awareness & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Neighborhood Notes: Mayoral Control Hearings, Missing People, Coyote Awareness & More!

EMS Advises New Yorkers to Prepare for Strong Winds, Heavy Rain & Potential Coastal Flooding

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Emergency Management Department (EMS) issued a travel advisory for Sunday, Dec. 10, and Monday, Dec. 11, adding that the National Weather Service (NWS) had issued a Flood Watch citywide from 4 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday, with 2 to 3 inches of rain expected. EMS officials said a High Wind Watch is also in effect for Brooklyn and Queens from 4 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday for sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph.

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.

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UPDATE Morris Heights: Neighbors Describe Partial Collapse of Residential Building, Open Violations with DOB at Site

UPDATE Morris Heights: Building Partially Collapses in Broad Daylight

UPDATE Neighborhood Notes: Mayoral Control Hearings, Missing People, Coyote Awareness & More!

EMS Advises New Yorkers to Prepare for Strong Winds, Heavy Rain & Potential Coastal Flooding

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