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.

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Receives $10,000 Donation from HOKA

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) was presented with what was described as a generous donation of $10,000 from HOKA, a running shoe and performance wear company at the 52nd Annual Manhattan College Cross Country (XC) Invitational.

Wakefield: Police Search for Seven Gunmen who Fired 18 Rounds at 15-Year-Old Boy

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached photos who the department says are sought in connection with an attempted murder that occurred in the Wakefield section of The Bronx.

Norwood: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 13-year-old girl reported missing from Norwood.

UPDATE Fordham Heights: 12-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing Now Located

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said a 12-year-old boy who was reported missing from Fordham Heights on Monday, Oct. 7, has been located.

UPDATE Fordham Manor: More Residents React to Residential Fire at 2552 University Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Additional residents have shared their experience of the residential fire that broke out on Tuesday evening, Oct. 8, in Fordham Manor which resulted in eight people being hospitalized due to smoke inhalation, including one elderly woman reported to be around 80 years of age who is in critical condition.

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Nine Injured, One Critical after Residential Fire at 2552 University Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY said eight people, including at least one woman believed to be around 80, have been hospitalized following a 2-alarm fire that broke out in Fordham Manor on Tuesday evening, Oct. 8.

Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas” Lights Up NYBG

By ARIEL PACHECO

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is currently home to an exciting light exhibit based on Tim Burton’s 1993 musical film, “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Fans of the movie can now visit the new “Light Trail” exhibit which opened to the public on Friday, Sept. 27.

Advocates Call for Action after Bronx Woman Held on Rikers Dies from Suspected Scarlet Fever

By ARIEL PACHECO & SÍLE MOLONEY

Community members, elected officials, and advocates held a rally in front of the federal courthouse building in Foley Square in Manhattan on Tuesday, Sept. 10, to demand action and decry the current state of jails across the city, including on Rikers Island.

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

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Receives $10,000 Donation from HOKA

Wakefield: Police Search for Seven Gunmen who Fired 18 Rounds at 15-Year-Old Boy

Norwood: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

UPDATE Fordham Heights: 12-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing Now Located

UPDATE Fordham Manor: More Residents React to Residential Fire at 2552 University Avenue

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Nine Injured, One Critical after Residential Fire at 2552 University Avenue

Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas” Lights Up NYBG

Advocates Call for Action after Bronx Woman Held on Rikers Dies from Suspected Scarlet Fever