Fordham Manor: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 30-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

By DAVID GREENE

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 30-year-old man reported missing from Fordham Manor.

Edenwald: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 14-Year-Old Girl

By DAVID GREENE

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 14-year-old girl reported missing from Edenwald.

Allerton: Three Charged in Fentanyl/Heroin Packaging Operation in The Bronx

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

Federal prosecutors announced on Dec. 4, that three people were charged in a fentanyl/heroin packaging operation in the Allerton section of The Bronx. They said the bust was part of an ongoing investigation into fentanyl/heroin trafficking in New York City, and that federal, state, and local law enforcement officers recovered over 13 pounds of drug mixtures, including fentanyl, heroin, xylazine, methamphetamine, and cocaine, from inside the packaging mill.

Health Check: ‘Tis the Season to Eat Healthily

By RAISHA HERNANDEZ

Is it possible to eat and drink healthier during the fall and winter holidays, and still indulge in the family’s favorite recipes? Think steaming Mac ‘n Cheese, juicy pork shoulder, sweet potato casserole, collard greens, or piping hot chocolate. Eating and drinking healthier during the holidays can be challenging, but manageable with thoughtful planning and a balanced approach. Thankfully, you can still enjoy your beloved dishes and drinks while minding your health. Here are some tips to help you enjoy the festive season:

Bronx Man Gets 12 Years for Beating & Starving Two Teens Left in His Care

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11, that a Bronx man was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree assault in the beating and starving of a teenage brother and sister for weeks, as previously reported.

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.

Police Search for Westchester Teen with Autism Who May Be in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Yonkers Police Department is appealing to the public for help locating a 17-year-old teen with autism who they believe may be in The Bronx area.

MLB & Yankees Build New Sensory Room at One World Middle School

By ARIEL PACHECO

Major League Baseball (MLB) and the New York Yankees hosted an event on Oct. 28 to unveil plans to build a new sensory room at One World Middle School in the Edenwald section. Sensory rooms provide a calm and safe environment for kids with autism.

Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition Goes Bronxwide on 50th Anniversary

By ARIEL PACHECO & SÍLE MOLONEY

At its 50th anniversary gala held at Manhattan College in Fieldston on Friday, Oct. 18, the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC) marked the end of an era, announcing its merger with the Bronx Cooperative Development Initiative (BCDI), a partnership that will expand the two group’s collective reach across the entire borough.