Fordham Heights: Group Sought for Gang Assault & Robbery of Teenage Girls

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached photos who they say are sought in connection with a gang assault and robbery of two teenage girls that occurred in Fordham Heights.

Bedford Park: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 5-Story Residential Building at 2710 Decatur Ave

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 5-story, residential building at 2710 Decatur Avenue in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

Norwood: One Sought in Norwood Gang Robbery, Police Step Up Night Patrols Around Oval

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached image who they say are sought in connection to a robbery that occurred in Norwood.

Neighborhood Notes: Poe Park Playground Renovation, Open Street Applications & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Neighborhood Notes: Poe Park Playground Renovation, Open Street Applications & More!

UPDATE 70 Current & Former NYCHA Employees Charged in Largest Single Day Bribery/Extortion Case in Federal History

By SÍLE MOLONEY

In the largest number of federal bribery charges on a single day in the U.S. Department of Justice history, 70 current and former employees of the New York City Housing Authority have been charged with allegedly accepting cash payments from contractors in exchange for awarding NYCHA contracts at various NYCHA locations across the City.

UPDATE HPD Affordable Housing Lottery First Dibs to Reduce for Local Residents following Lawsuit Settlement

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The City of New York has settled a lawsuit with a group after nearly 10 years of legal fighting and will reportedly change its existing practice of giving local residents first dibs on new affordable apartments via NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development’s lottery system.

UPDATE Bedford Park: Stop Work Order Rescinded at 383 East 201st Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A Stop Work Order which had briefly been put in place at 383 East 201st Street in Bedford Park in December has since been rescinded, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) officials said.

UPDATE Eight Bronx Building Owners Fined for Non-Compliance with Lead Paint Regulations

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Eight Bronx building owners, including two in Norwood, one in Bedford Park, one in Kingsbridge, and one in Fordham Manor, are among ten owners who were collectively fined over $150,000 by NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) for failing to comply with lead-based paint regulations, HPD officials said on Jan. 16.

Fordham Manor: HPD Launches Affordable Housing Lottery for Units at 115 West 190th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched an affordable housing lottery for units at 115 West 190th Street, a 4-story, mixed-use building in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx as reported by YIMBY.

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Fordham Heights: Group Sought for Gang Assault & Robbery of Teenage Girls

Bedford Park: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 5-Story Residential Building at 2710 Decatur Ave

Norwood: One Sought in Norwood Gang Robbery, Police Step Up Night Patrols Around Oval

Neighborhood Notes: Poe Park Playground Renovation, Open Street Applications & More!

UPDATE 70 Current & Former NYCHA Employees Charged in Largest Single Day Bribery/Extortion Case in Federal History

UPDATE Bedford Park: Stop Work Order Rescinded at 383 East 201st Street

UPDATE Eight Bronx Building Owners Fined for Non-Compliance with Lead Paint Regulations

Fordham Manor: HPD Launches Affordable Housing Lottery for Units at 115 West 190th Street