Inquiring Photographer: Opinions on the Impact of a Second Trump Administration on Immigrants

By SÍLE MOLONEY

This week, we asked readers what effect, in their opinion, a second Trump presidency will have on the immigrant community.

AG James Announces No Charges for Police Officer Involved in Crash that Killed Sofia Gomez Aguilon

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) announced on Friday, Nov. 8, that no charges will be brought against the police officer involved in a vehicle collision which resulted in the death of a pedestrian, Sofia Gomez, who died on Oct. 8, 2020, after being hit by a police vehicle on Oct. 5, 2020.

UPDATE Elections 2024: Gonzalo Duran on Transparency, Accountability & Leadership

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Former Iraq combat veteran, U.S. Marine sergeant, chaplain, and CEO of the nonprofit Devil Dog USA, Gonzalo Duran is running for Congress in New York’s 15th Congressional District on the Republican and Conservative Party ticket. The district, which stretches from the northwest to the South Bronx is one of the country’s poorest congressional districts and is represented by Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres profiled by Norwood News before his election win in 2020, and before taking up his seat in 2021.

Bronx Puerto Rican Community Takes to Streets to Protest PR “Garbage” Insult at Trump MSG Rally

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Puerto Ricans took to the streets earlier this week to denounce recent disparaging remarks made about Puerto Rico by a Trump surrogate in the lead up to Election Day, Nov. 5.

Neighborhood Notes: Early Voting, Mobile Mammograms, DV Awareness Month & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Neighborhood Notes: Mobile Mammograms, Domestic Violence Awareness Month & More!

Puerto Rico’s Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Lajas, PR; Faces up to Life in Prison

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Federal prosecutors announced that Puerto Rico’s most wanted fugitive, Nelson Torres-Delgado, a.k.a. “El Burro,” was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 17, in the municipality of Lajas, Puerto Rico, on criminal charges related to alleged drug trafficking and violent crimes as part of three different indictments.

Queen and Princesses Get Crowned at Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade Pageant

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

In preparation for The Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade, which returns for its 38th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 19, the various “Señora” winners were crowned at The Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade Pageant held on Sept. 7 at 345 Brook Ave in Mott Haven.

Bronx Democrats Hold Get-Out-the-Vote Rally for Harris Walz Campaign

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made a surprise guest appearance at The Bronx Democratic Party’s get-out-the-vote rally for the Harris Walz presidential campaign held at the Party’s headquarters on Williamsbridge Road in Morris Park on a sunny Sunday, Sept. 8.

Bronx Native Melissa Aviles-Ramos Announced as Next NYC Public Schools Chancellor

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Sept. 25 that Melissa Aviles-Ramos, described as a veteran of New York City public schools and a lifelong educator, as the new public schools’ chancellor, effective Jan. 1, 2025, when Chancellor David A. Banks retires.

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Inquiring Photographer: Opinions on the Impact of a Second Trump Administration on Immigrants

AG James Announces No Charges for Police Officer Involved in Crash that Killed Sofia Gomez Aguilon

UPDATE Elections 2024: Gonzalo Duran on Transparency, Accountability & Leadership

Bronx Puerto Rican Community Takes to Streets to Protest PR “Garbage” Insult at Trump MSG Rally

Neighborhood Notes: Early Voting, Mobile Mammograms, DV Awareness Month & More!

Queen and Princesses Get Crowned at Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade Pageant

Bronx Democrats Hold Get-Out-the-Vote Rally for Harris Walz Campaign

Bronx Native Melissa Aviles-Ramos Announced as Next NYC Public Schools Chancellor