FIres & Accidents
DOT Pushes Road Safety after Several Incidents Cause Traffic Chaos Across The Bronx
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the launch of a new, e-bike safety campaign on March 19. The following day, March 20, Rodriguez joined some of the families of loved ones killed or injured on New York City streets at a separate event to call for the renewal and expansion of the City’s red-light camera program. The announcements came following a week of moped/dirt bike chaos across The Bronx.
Garifuna Heritage Celebrated at Bronx Borough Hall
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined author José Francisco Aviles and The Garifuna Coalition, USA, Inc. for an evening celebrating Garifuna culture, tradition, and music in the Rotunda of Bronx Borough Hall on Thursday, March 7. The colorful celebration included performances of traditional folk dances and songs.
UPDATE Fordham Manor: No Injuries Reported after Fire Breaks Out at 2460 Grand Avenue
Neighborhood Notes: Prom Dress & Suit Drive, Yankees Youth Leadership Award, Early Voting & More!
Norwood: No Injuries Reported following Brush Fire at Reservoir Oval East
Torres Announces $18,171,279 in Federal Funds for Community Projects
Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced $18,171,279 in federal funding for community projects across New York’s 15th Congressional District on Thursday, March 21. The funding, which his office said was secured through the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process, will support a range of initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, expanding access to healthcare, and enhancing educational opportunities for constituents.
Norwood: Motorcycle Rider Sought for Throwing Brick at Cops, 2nd Motorcycle Rider Dead after Morris Park Collision
UPDATE Bedford Park: One Hospitalized & in Custody following Accident at Grand Concourse & Van Cortlandt Ave
One person has been hospitalized and is also in custody following a collision on Thursday evening, March 14, some time after 6.13 p.m. in Bedford Park, police said. A section of the Grand Concourse at Van Cortlandt Avenue was cordoned off by police following the accident which involved a car and an ATV.