Norwood: Water Main Burst Causes Major Flooding on Webster Avenue

By DAVID GREENE

An apparent burst to a water mains pipe caused major flooding and havoc to both residents and local businesses in the vicinity of Webster Avenue, East 201st Street, Mosholu Parkway South, and Bedford Park Boulevard in Norwood / Bedford Park on Monday night, Dec. 16, according to eyewitness accounts. Several cars in the area were seen semi-submerged in water amid the flooding.

Tremont: Group Sought for Robbery

By DAVID GREENE

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the vehicle and perpetrators seen in the attached video and photos in connection to a robbery that occurred in Tremont.

City and State Officials Celebrate Opening of St. James Terrace

By ARIEL PACHECO

State, City and local officials, including those from New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the newly constructed St. James Terrace, a mixed-income, affordable, and supportive housing development located at 2520 Jerome Avenue in Fordham Manor on Oct. 29.

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.

New Labor Agreement Hopeful Sign for Kingsbridge Armory?

By SÍLE MOLONEY

When New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Nov. 21 that two Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) had been secured with the New York City Building & Construction Trades Council (BCTC) for various major City development projects, the news garnered positive feedback from Sandra Lobo, executive director of the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC). Lobo is a co-chair of the “Together for Kingsbridge” visioning process and coalition behind the redevelopment of the City-owned Kingsbridge Armory.

Funding for New Elevators & Free Turkeys Make for a Happy Thanksgiving at Tracey Towers

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Assemblymember John Zaccaro, Jr. (A.D. 80) has announced he secured $10 million in State funding that will be used to replace the elevators at Tracey Towers with new ones.

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.

ADVERTORIAL: Hakim & Co Multiservices Offers a Range of Services from Home Care to Tax Preparation

By ARIEL PACHECO

Located at 3162 Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, Hakim & Co Multiservices offers the local community a variety of services, including home care, Green Card renewals, and tax preparation. Through Mosholu Preservation Corporation (MPC)’s Beyond Survival program, Hakim & Co. Multiservices’ awning was completely revamped.

Former Bronx NYCHA Super Convicted of Bribery and Extortion Offenses at Trial

By SÍLE MOLONEY

In the second trial following a 70-person takedown in February 2024 and the largest single day bribery/extortion case in federal history, Bronx man, Hector Colon, a former New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) superintendent, was convicted on Friday, Nov. 22, of bribery and extortion for accepting cash from NYCHA contractors in exchange for awarding contracts.