FIres & Accidents

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.

Elections 2024: Ritchie Torres on Fighting for The Bronx, Challenges in D.C. & Gaza

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Having profiled Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and followed his candidacy when he first ran for Congress in 2020, we caught up with the congressman to discuss some of his accomplishments in D.C., challenges he faces to enacting more legislation, and the topic on which he has seemingly received the most vocal pushback – Gaza.

Yankees React to Two Fans Being Ejected from World Series Game 4

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York Yankees have issued a statement giving their reaction to reports that two fans were ejected from World Series Game 4 on Tuesday, Oct. 29, against the Los Angeles Dodgers for violating the fan code of conduct, and interfering with Dodgers star Mookie Betts during play.