Norwood: Car Engine Seemingly Ignites in Flames on Webster Avenue Near Parkside Place

A car fire broke out on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in Norwood on Sunday afternoon, April 6, FDNY officials said. The car was seen opposite a gas station located at 3210 Webster Avenue in a coral-colored lane on a slight elevation adjacent to other cars parked in the inside lane next to the street edge, with smoke and flames emanating from the engine section.

UPDATE Deputy Bronx BP Janet Peguero Resigns to Focus on Family & Amid Kingsbridge Armory Lawsuit Drama

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson announced on Monday, April 7, that Deputy Bronx Borough President Janet Peguero has resigned to focus on her family. The news follows rumors of her apparent resignation in recent weeks following the filing of a lawsuit by a rival bidder, Agallas Equities, in which Peguero, Gibson, Andrew Kimball, CEO of New York City’s Econmic Development Corporation (EDC) were named, and challenged the integrity of the bidding / request for proposal process surrounding the redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory. The winning bidder / chosen developer, Madd Equities, was also named in the lawsuit.

Salamanca Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Election as Bronx BP

City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. (C.D. 17) announced on Wednesday, April 2, that he has submitted over 11,000 petition signatures to NYC Board of Elections to officially qualify for the ballot in the upcoming Democratic primary race for Bronx borough president which takes place in June 2025.

NY Lottery: One Top-Prize Winning Ticket Sold in The Bronx

The New York Lottery announced that one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the April 4 TAKE 5 midday drawing at Three Star Candy Store  located at 1673 Metropolitan Avenue in the Parkchester section of The Bronx, which sold one prize-winning ticket worth $20,703.