UPDATE Fordham Manor: No Injuries Reported following Residential Fire at 2395 Grand Concourse

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no reported injuries following a residential fire in Fordham on Sunday night according to the FDNY.

UPDATE Norwood: Brush Fire Breaks Out in Williamsbridge Oval

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY said a brush fire broke out in the Williamsbridge Oval park in Norwood on Saturday night, Nov. 16.

Norwood: Man Sought for Robbery & Assault of 16-Year-Old

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached photo who they say are sought in connection to a robbery and assault that occurred in Norwood.

Morris Park: Jacobi Medical Resident Wins Top Prize at PAGNY’s 9th Annual Research Day

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Maisha Maliha, MD, a medical resident at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in the Morris Park section of The Bronx, won the top prize at PAGNY’s 9th Annual Research Day on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Kingsbridge: Man Arrested for Fatal Hit & Run in December 2022

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said a 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal road accident in Kingsbridge in December 2022.

UPDATE Van Nest: Brush Fire on Amtrak Line Eyed as Possible Cause of Two Fires

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY responded to two separate fires, one a 3-alarm fire involving three cars, in the Van Nest section of The Bronx, just north of Parkchester, on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 12, with no injuries reported.

Edenwald: 27-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies in Collision with Another Vehicle

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 27-year-old motorcyclist has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Edenwald section of The Bronx.

UPDATE Mayor Bans Grilling / BBQs in Public Parks Amid Brush Fires, Drought & Fire in Van Cortlandt Park

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following several brush fires across the City, including in the Highbridge section of the Bronx on Friday, Nov. 8, as well as continued wildfires in New Jersey, New York City Mayor Eric Adams took additional measures on Saturday to mitigate an increased fire risk amid a historic streak of dry weather in the City and in the counties upstate that host New York City’s water reservoirs.

AG James Announces No Charges for Police Officer Involved in Crash that Killed Sofia Gomez Aguilon

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) announced on Friday, Nov. 8, that no charges will be brought against the police officer involved in a vehicle collision which resulted in the death of a pedestrian, Sofia Gomez, who died on Oct. 8, 2020, after being hit by a police vehicle on Oct. 5, 2020.

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FIres & Accidents

UPDATE Fordham Manor: No Injuries Reported following Residential Fire at 2395 Grand Concourse

UPDATE Norwood: Brush Fire Breaks Out in Williamsbridge Oval

Norwood: Man Sought for Robbery & Assault of 16-Year-Old

Morris Park: Jacobi Medical Resident Wins Top Prize at PAGNY’s 9th Annual Research Day

Kingsbridge: Man Arrested for Fatal Hit & Run in December 2022

UPDATE Van Nest: Brush Fire on Amtrak Line Eyed as Possible Cause of Two Fires

Edenwald: 27-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies in Collision with Another Vehicle

UPDATE Mayor Bans Grilling / BBQs in Public Parks Amid Brush Fires, Drought & Fire in Van Cortlandt Park

AG James Announces No Charges for Police Officer Involved in Crash that Killed Sofia Gomez Aguilon