City Marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30

By SÍLE MOLONEY

“World Day Against Trafficking in Persons” is marked on July 30. According to the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (MOEDGBV), human trafficking is the use of power and control to force, trick, or coerce someone into engaging in providing labor or services, which can include commercial sex.

Op-Ed: Prioritizing Minority Mental Health

By ANGELA HANSON

Throughout July, during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important to acknowledge the health disparities that exist within communities as it relates to the use of tobacco products. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), smoking is more highly prevalent in adults with mental health conditions than those without.

Neighborhood Notes: Air Quality Advisory, Dining Out NYC Deadline, Blood Drive & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Neighborhood Notes: Missing People, Dining Out NYC Deadline, Blood Drive & More!

Tenants and Elected Officials Gather To Protest Housing Conditions at Tracey Towers

By ARIEL PACHECO

Around 50 frustrated tenants joined local elected officials for a rally outside Bedford Park’s Tracey Towers on Saturday, June 15, to protest what they said are poor living conditions in the 871-unit housing complex. Residents say they have been grappling with a slew of problems like frequent water leaks, a significant rat infestation, and perpetually malfunctioning elevators for a number of years.

Wakefield: Two People Injured following Residential Fire, Five Households Assisted by Red Cross

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Two people suffered minor injuries after a residential fire broke out in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, FDNY officials said.

UPDATE Fordham Manor: 8 Injured, including 2 FFs, in Early Morning Fire on Bainbridge Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Eight people were injured following an early morning residential fire in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx, FDNY officials said.

Mayor, Council Speaker Strike Deal on $112.4 Billion Balanced FY 2025 Budget

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan, members of the City Council, and senior members of the Adams administration announced an agreement on Friday, June 28, for an on-time, balanced, and fiscally-responsible $112.4 billion adopted budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.

NYC Department of City Planning Approves Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of City Planning recently voted in favor of the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan which, as previously reported by Norwood News, aims to bring nearly 7,500 new homes, including 1,900 permanently income-restricted units, and 10,000 jobs to areas around four new Metro-North stations planned for the East Bronx neighborhoods of Parkchester/Van Nest, Morris Park, Hunts Point, and Co-op City.

Belmont: Building Application Filed with DOB for New 8-Story Building at 2324 Webster Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 8-story, mixed-use building at 2324 Webster Avenue in the Belmont section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.