Fordham Manor: “Bronx Fit Fest” Draws Large Crowds of Kids & Adults for Fun-Filled Day

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Adults and kids alike were drawn by the beautiful sunny weather, music, and good vibes at St. James Park in Fordham Manor on Saturday, Oct. 5, for the Annual Bronx Fit Fest.

UPDATE Out & About: Halloween Events, Cubism Painting Classes, Veterans Day Commemoration & More!

Out & About: Halloween Events, Cubism Painting Classes, Veterans Day Commemoration & More!

Norwood: Sun Shines for Mosholu Fall Festival

By SÍLE MOLONEY

After heavy rain dampened the atmosphere somewhat during last year’s Annual Mosholu Fall Festival, this year’s event could not have taken place on a more perfect day as the sun beamed down on Knox Gate Playground on Mosholu Parkway and Gates Place in Norwood, drawing families and neighbors together for a fun-filled day.

Gibson Allocates $395,000 for Various Public Safety Measures

By ARIEL PACHECO

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, alongside City leaders and advocates, announced the allocation of $395,000 for public safety initiatives on the steps of Bronx Borough Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Norwood: Water Supply Cut Off to Webster Ave Businesses

By DAVID GREENE

A contractor performing work for a local Norwood business accidentally struck a water pipe, causing the water supply to several local businesses along Webster Avenue to get shut off.

Bedford Park: Man Sought for Raping Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the person seen in the attached video and photo who they say is sought in connection with a rape that occurred in Bedford Park.

U.S. Small Business Administration Exhausts Funds for New Disaster Loans, Awaits More Funding from Congress

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), which helps power the American dream of business ownership, announced that it has exhausted funds for its disaster loan program after warnings that funding would soon run out following increased demand from Hurricane Helene.

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Receives $10,000 Donation from HOKA

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) was presented with what was described as a generous donation of $10,000 from HOKA, a running shoe and performance wear company at the 52nd Annual Manhattan College Cross Country (XC) Invitational.

No Trash, Curbside Compost or Recycling Collection on Monday, Oct. 14

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has announced that there will be no trash, curbside compost, or recycling collection on Italian Heritage Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Monday Oct. 14.