UPDATE Bedford Park: No Injuries but Two Families Displaced after Residential Fire on Grand Concourse

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no injuries reported after a fire broke out in a residential building in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx on Saturday morning, April 12, according to the City’s fire department.

Kingsbridge: Building Applications Filed with DOB for Two Buildings on Broadway and W 230th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for the construction of a new, 11-story, mixed-use building at 5517 Broadway, and a new, 12-story building at 205 West 230th Street both in the Kingsbridge section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

Reps. Ritchie Torres & Adriano Espaillat React to Airplane Wing Clip Incident at Ronald Reagan National Airport

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15), who was aboard a plane which had its wing clipped by another plane while taxi-ing on the runway of Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C. on Thursday, April 10, has given his reaction to the incident.

Norwood: Car Engine Seemingly Ignites in Flames on Webster Avenue Near Parkside Place

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A car fire broke out on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in Norwood on Sunday afternoon, April 6, FDNY officials said. The car was seen opposite a gas station located at 3210 Webster Avenue in a coral-colored lane on a slight elevation adjacent to other cars parked in the inside lane next to the street edge, with smoke and flames emanating from the engine section.

Salamanca Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Election as Bronx BP

By SÍLE MOLONEY

City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. (C.D. 17) announced on Wednesday, April 2, that he has submitted over 11,000 petition signatures to NYC Board of Elections to officially qualify for the ballot in the upcoming Democratic primary race for Bronx borough president which takes place in June 2025.

Fordham University Rowing Club Students Rescued from Eastchester Bay after Boat Capsizes

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Members of Fordham University’s rowing club were rescued while rowing in Eastchester Bay on Saturday afternoon, April 5, university officals have confirmed.

UPDATE Gibson Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Reelection as Bronx BP, Gets Endorsed by 1199SEIU

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Democrat and incumbent Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson announced Monday, March 31, that her campaign collected and submitted more than 20,000 signatures to the NYC Board of Elections, securing her place on the Democratic primary ballot for the Bronx borough presidency primary election in June 2025.

Fordham Manor: Police Appeal for Help Identifying Driver Wanted for Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person driving the vehicle seen in the attached photos who they say is wanted in connection with an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor.

University Heights: Male Driver Dies in Hit & Run Car Crash

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said a 39-year-old man has died following a hit & run road accident in the University Heights section of The Bronx.

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UPDATE Bedford Park: No Injuries but Two Families Displaced after Residential Fire on Grand Concourse

Kingsbridge: Building Applications Filed with DOB for Two Buildings on Broadway and W 230th Street

Reps. Ritchie Torres & Adriano Espaillat React to Airplane Wing Clip Incident at Ronald Reagan National Airport

Norwood: Car Engine Seemingly Ignites in Flames on Webster Avenue Near Parkside Place

Salamanca Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Election as Bronx BP

Fordham University Rowing Club Students Rescued from Eastchester Bay after Boat Capsizes

UPDATE Gibson Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Reelection as Bronx BP, Gets Endorsed by 1199SEIU

Fordham Manor: Police Appeal for Help Identifying Driver Wanted for Assault

University Heights: Male Driver Dies in Hit & Run Car Crash