Inquiring Photographer: Opinions on Housing Described as Affordable at 114 East 198th Street

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their opinion on a housing lottery, described as affordable, announced by NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development and developed by Joel Mandel under the 114 East 198 BSD, LLC, for units at 114 East 198th Street in Bedford Park. In order to be eligible to apply, applicants for a studio apartment are required to earn over $105,223 a year and pay a monthly rent of $3,069.

Soundview: Newborn Baby Found Deceased in Courtyard

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A newborn baby has been found deceased in the courtyard of a Bronx building in the Soundview section of the borough, police said.

Williamsbridge: Person Sought for Stabbing 14-Year-Old on Bus

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the person seen in the attached video who they say is sought in connection with an assault that occurred in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx.

Norwood: Man Sought for Armed Robbery of 15-Year-Old Girl

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached images who they say is sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in Norwood.

UPDATE Belmont: 11-Year-Old Boy Shot in the Leg

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said an 11-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot in the Belmont section of The Bronx on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Bronx Afterschool Programs Celebrate Lights On After School

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The nonprofit, Good Shepherd Services, announced on Thursday, Oct. 24, that the afterschool programs at three Fordham Heights schools, P.S. 386, the School for Environmental Citizenship at Creston Acdemy, M.S. 447, also at Creston Academy, and P.S. 279, Captain Manuel Rivera, Jr., recently celebrated the “Lights On Afterschool” initiative, a nationwide program launched in October 2000, to showcase the importance and impact of afterschool programs.

Fordham Road Fair Returns

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY

The Fordham Road Business Improvement District hosted the 18th Annual Fordham Road Fair on Saturday Oct. 28, with food, pony rides, roller skating, games, music, and a bouncing house.

Public Appeal for Help Locating 15-Year-Old Girl Possibly in New York City Area

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is seeking the public’s help locating a 15-year-old girl, Allison Brooks, who they say is missing.