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.

Bedford Park: Lehman College Physics Professor Honored for Defense of Free Thinking with Andrei Sakhorov Prize

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The American Physical Society (APS) has awarded Lehman Distinguished Professor of Physics Eugene Chudnovsky its 2024 Andrei Sakharov Prize, which recognizes APS Fellows for their leadership and efforts to uphold human rights.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Redesign / Installation of Bus Traffic Island on East Gun Hill Road

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the redesign and installation by NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) of an island to accommodate bus traffic along the center of East Gun Hill Road.

UPDATE Neighborhood Notes: Turkey Giveaways, Free Smoke Alarms, Naloxone Training, Job Fairs & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Neighborhood Notes: Free Smoke Alarms, Naloxone Training, Job Fairs & More!

UPDATE Out & About: Non-Animal Circus, Handel’s Messiah, Veterans’ Month & More!

Out & About: Non-Animal Circus, Handel’s Messiah, Veterans’ Month & More!

The Bronx’s “Spicebush” Loses Out to Manhattan’s Butterfly Weed as NYC’s Official Wildflower

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Representatives from Vote WildflowerNYC, an initiative to establish an official wildflower of New York City, announced the winner of Vote WildflowerNYC, a campaign to establish an official wildflower of New York City on Friday, Nov. 10, with Manhattan coming out on top. The Bronx entry finished in fourth place.

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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

Bedford Park: Lehman College Physics Professor Honored for Defense of Free Thinking with Andrei Sakhorov Prize

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Redesign / Installation of Bus Traffic Island on East Gun Hill Road

UPDATE Neighborhood Notes: Turkey Giveaways, Free Smoke Alarms, Naloxone Training, Job Fairs & More!

UPDATE Out & About: Non-Animal Circus, Handel’s Messiah, Veterans’ Month & More!

The Bronx’s “Spicebush” Loses Out to Manhattan’s Butterfly Weed as NYC’s Official Wildflower