City Addresses Hazardous Conditions involving Lithium-Ion Batteries in E-Bike Stores following Fatal Fire

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, and NYC Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim announced a new action plan on Wednesday, June 21, to expedite investigations into complaints made via 311 about potentially hazardous conditions involving lithium-ion batteries at bike shops and bike repair shops within the five boroughs. As reported, another e-bike battery fire, this time inside Electric Transporters e-bike store in the Norwood section of The Bronx, broke out on June 7 and fortunately resulted in no injuries. However, a separate e-bike battery fire claimed the lives of four people at

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

A 58-year-old scooter driver is in critical condition in hospital and a second 60-year-old male scooter driver was also injured after a collision in the South Bronx involving two scooters and an MTA bus on the morning of Juneteenth, June 19. An NYPD spokeswoman said the collision occurred at 10.28 a.m. when 58-year-old male scooter driver and and a 60-year-old male scooter driver were both traveling southbound on Third Avenue [between E 149th Street and Westchester Avenue]. “Both of the scooters collided with each other, and as a result, one of the scooters wound up colliding with an MTA

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An affordable housing lottery is open for units in a newly constructed, 8-story building, Gun Hill Road Apartments, located at 739 East Gun Hill Road in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx. Designed by Marin Architects and developed by RYTY Home Builders, according to YIMBY, the structure yields 134 residential units and 69 parking spaces. Available on NYC Housing Connect, the online portal for New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) are 41 affordable housing units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible annual incomes from $73,886 to $227,630.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the person seen in the attached photo who department officials say is sought in connection with the theft of a vehicle in the Morris Heights section of The Bronx, and later an assault on two police officers in the Van Nest section. Police said that on Wednesday, June 7, at around 7.45 p.m., in front of 1854 Cedar Avenue, a 46-year-old male victim was inside his vehicle, a black Audi Q5, when he was approached by two women. Police said that as they approached, the man exited his car. They

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

A 33-year-old man has died following a fatal road accident in the Olinville section of The Bronx, police said. An NYPD spokesperson said that on Friday, June 16, at around 11.09 p.m., police responded to a 911 call of a vehicle collision at East 217th Street and White Plains Road, within the confines of the 47th Precinct. The spokesperson said that a preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was driving a 2017 Honda motorcycle traveling southbound on White Plains Road at East 217th Street when it collided with an elevated subway pillar and was ejected onto the roadway.

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

Four people were injured, one seriously, in a fire in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx, according to the FDNY. Fire department officials said they were alerted to reports of a fire/smoke at 3044 Wallace Avenue at 21.46 p.m. on Friday, June 16. An FDNY spokesperson said the fire broke out in the basement of the 6-story, occupied multiple dwelling and was brought under control at 10.26 p.m. The spokesperson said one civilian is in serious condition, two civilians incurred minor injuries, and one firefighter also incurred minor injuries. The spokesperson said all were transferred to Jacobi Medical Center

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Firefighters battled a 5-alarm fire that broke out on Sunday evening in a multiple-unit, high-rise dwelling for eight hours, well into Monday morning, in the Soundview section of The Bronx, managing to contain the blaze to the original building. Seven injuries were reported. According to the FDNY, the department was alerted to reports of a fire which they said broke out in an apartment on the top floor of a six-story building (200 x 100 sq. ft) at 1420 Noble Avenue, by East 174th Street and the Cross Bronx Expressway at around 7.09 p.m. All hands were asked

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 4-story, residential building at 3052 Hull Avenue in the Norwood section of The Bronx as reported by YIMBY. Located between East Mosholu Parkway North and East 204th Street, the lot is located close to the Norwood-205th Street subway station, serviced by the D train. Alfred Popaj is listed as the owner behind the applications, according to YIMBY. The proposed 50-foot-tall development will yield 5,119 square feet designated for residential space, and the building will comprise eight residential units, most likely rentals, based on the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were emotional scenes in Albany late Friday night as State elected officials who supported the passage of the Clean Slate Act saw the new bill move one step closer to becoming law as it passed the New York State legislature in both houses. It now awaits signature by New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul. The Clean Slate Act establishes the automatic sealing of certain conviction records after a specific period of time for individuals who have completed their sentences and meet eligibility requirements, according to State officials. They said the Act will help prevent discrimination against formerly incarcerated New

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City Addresses Hazardous Conditions involving Lithium-Ion Batteries in E-Bike Stores following Fatal Fire

UPDATE South Bronx: Two Injured, One Critical following Scooter / MTA Bus Crash

UPDATE Williamsbridge: Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for Units at 739 East Gun Hill Road

Youth of 19 Arrested & 2nd Female Sought following Car Theft & Crash into Police Vehicle

Olinville: 33-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies following Road Accident

Williamsbridge: Four Injured, One Seriously, in 6-Story Residential Blaze

UPDATE Soundview: 5-Alarm Fire in Residential High-rise Building Results in 7 Injuries

Norwood: Building Applications Filed with DOB for New Building at 3052 Hull Avenue

Clean Slate Act Awaits Signature by Governor to Become Law