Two Dead, Two Injured after Various Bronx Subway Accidents Over Two Days

By DAVID GREENE

The NYPD said two people are dead and two were injured in various subway incidents which took place across The Bronx last weekend.

Fordham Manor: Minivan Combusts on Street Damaging Two Other Parked Vehicles

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A minivan seemingly burst into flames on a residential street on Saturday evening in the University Heights section of The Bronx, damaging two other vehicles, as at least one young child was playing nearby.

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Man Dies After Apparently Being Struck by D Train at Kingsbridge Road Subway Station

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An unidentified man has died after he was transported to hospital in critical condition following a subway accident during which he was seemingly struck by a D train at Kingsbridge Road subway station in Fordham Manor last weekend, police said.

Norwood: Bronx Buccaneers & Others Pay Tribute to Late Volunteer Coach Dwight Downer

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following the death amid a road collision on Saturday, Nov. 30, of 60-year-old local, volunteer football coach Dwight Downer, players, friends and colleagues have been paying tribute to their friend and mentor. Downer coached local football team the Bronx Buccaneers, who regularly practice in the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood, as well as Bedford Park’s DeWitt Clinton football team.

East Bronx: 60-Year-Old Pedestrian & Beloved Football Coach Killed in Motor Vehicle Pile-Up

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 60-year-old male pedestrian who was a beloved Norwood-based football coach, Dwight Downer, has died following a motor vehicle accident involving six vehicles in the East Bronx, according to the NYPD.

Norwood: Water Leak Resolved without Incident on Reservoir Oval

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A water leak in a residential building in Norwood was resolved without incident on Sunday night, Dec. 1, FDNY officials said.

Williamsbridge: 3-Year-Old Child Hit by Scooter, Driver Flees the Scene

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the person (and vehicle) wanted in connection with leaving the scene of a collision that occurred in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx in which a 3-year-old child was injured.

UPDATE Morris Heights: DOB Releases Investigation Findings Report into Partial Building Collapse at 1915 Billingsley Terrace

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Commissioner Jimmy Oddo announced on Tuesday, Nov. 26, the release of the city’s investigation report into a major structural partial building collapse that occurred at 1915 Billingsley Terrace, in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx on December 11, 2023, forcing over 150 tenants to lose their homes.

Fordham Manor: No Injuries Reported following Fire at Fordham Manor Gap Store

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no injuries reported following a fire at the Fordham Road GAP Store on Wednesday evening, Nov. 27, according to the FDNY.

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Two Dead, Two Injured after Various Bronx Subway Accidents Over Two Days

Fordham Manor: Minivan Combusts on Street Damaging Two Other Parked Vehicles

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Man Dies After Apparently Being Struck by D Train at Kingsbridge Road Subway Station

Norwood: Bronx Buccaneers & Others Pay Tribute to Late Volunteer Coach Dwight Downer

East Bronx: 60-Year-Old Pedestrian & Beloved Football Coach Killed in Motor Vehicle Pile-Up

Norwood: Water Leak Resolved without Incident on Reservoir Oval

Williamsbridge: 3-Year-Old Child Hit by Scooter, Driver Flees the Scene

UPDATE Morris Heights: DOB Releases Investigation Findings Report into Partial Building Collapse at 1915 Billingsley Terrace

Fordham Manor: No Injuries Reported following Fire at Fordham Manor Gap Store