NYCHA Will Begin Accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Applications for 1st Time in 15 Years

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday, May 20, that after being closed for nearly 15 years, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) will begin accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, reopening a wait list that has been closed to general applications for nearly 15 years.

Neighborhood Notes: Annual Autism Walk, Housing Lotteries, Spend the People’s Money & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Neighborhood Notes: Annual Autism Walk, Housing Lotteries, Spend the People’s Money & More!

Spuyten Duyvil: Over 25 Pounds of Fentanyl and Cocaine and $100K Cash Seized in Apartment

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A cache of more than 12 kilograms (25 pounds) of suspected fentanyl and cocaine and $100,000 were recovered after members of the U.S. Marshals NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force executed an unrelated arrest warrant at a home in the Spuyten Duyvil section of The Bronx, federal prosecutors announced on Monday, May 13.

Baby Names, Olivia and Liam, Continue to Dominate the Most Popular Baby Names List

Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most popular baby names, with 2023 being the fifth consecutive year that parents have chosen the monikers for their little ones, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration. Also, for the fifth consecutive year, Noah took the second slot for boys, and Emma for girls. Meanwhile, only one new name appeared in the Top 10 lists this year, with Mateo joining the boys for the first time.

UPDATE Mayor Travels to Rome, Italy for World Meeting on Human Fraternity & Bilateral Meetings

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams boarded a flight to Rome, the Italian capital, on Friday, May 10, for the 2nd Edition of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, as well as conduct bilateral meetings with leaders and stakeholders.

Kingsbridge Heights: Two Sought for Assault & Robbery of Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the two people seen in the attached photos who they say are sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in Kingsbridge Heights.

Kingsbridge: HPD Launches Affordable Housing Lottery for Units at 3633 Kingsbridge Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery described as affordable for units at 3633 Kingsbridge Avenue, a 3-story, mixed-use building in the Kingsbridge section of The Bronx as recently reported by YIMBY.

Neighborhood Notes: Bronx Park Skatepark Reconstruction, OD Prevention Training, Recruitment Drives, Housing Lotteries & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Neighborhood Notes: Bronx Park Skatepark Reconstruction, OD Prevention Training, Recruitment Drives, Housing Lotteries & More!

Norwood Co-Op Awaits Audit Findings Amid Frustration over Recent Maintenance Fee Increases

By DAVID GREENE

A few dozen shareholders of a private cooperative located in Norwood await the results of a promised audit of the co-op’s finances, after they were hit at short notice with what they see as steep maintenance fee increases, and dispute certain decisions taken in relation to the finances. The move follows a recent ownership shake-up which has seen a replacement majority co-op shareholder in the mix.

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NYCHA Will Begin Accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Applications for 1st Time in 15 Years

Neighborhood Notes: Annual Autism Walk, Housing Lotteries, Spend the People’s Money & More!

Spuyten Duyvil: Over 25 Pounds of Fentanyl and Cocaine and $100K Cash Seized in Apartment

UPDATE Mayor Travels to Rome, Italy for World Meeting on Human Fraternity & Bilateral Meetings

Kingsbridge Heights: Two Sought for Assault & Robbery of Woman

Kingsbridge: HPD Launches Affordable Housing Lottery for Units at 3633 Kingsbridge Avenue

Neighborhood Notes: Bronx Park Skatepark Reconstruction, OD Prevention Training, Recruitment Drives, Housing Lotteries & More!

Norwood Co-Op Awaits Audit Findings Amid Frustration over Recent Maintenance Fee Increases