Belmont: Two Moped Riders Sought for Firing Shots in the Vicinity of a Schoolyard

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Two people fired shots in the vicinity of a schoolyard at East 180th Street and Prospect Avenue in the Belmont section of the Bronx on Friday, July 12, police said.

Health Check: Don’t Let Summer Heat Slow Down Your Exercise Routine!

By CLAIRE GARON

Summer means pools, beaches, and cookouts, and too often, boredom and TV. However, summer can be an amazing time to get fit, without the stressors of school and homework. Why not take the opportunity now to explore the options for gym membership and start a healthy summer routine. One option is Planet Fitness, which is offering teens aged 14-18 the use of the gym for free until Aug. 31.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Opening Fire Hydrants to Cool off in Summer and to Wash Cars

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the common practice of opening fire hydrants to cool off in summer and to wash cars.

Norwood Pride Festival Makes its Debut in Williamsbridge Oval

By EMILY SAWAKED

The inaugural “Norwood Pride” festival took place on Sunday, June 23, in the Williamsbridge Oval park in Norwood. Its launch was rather ceremonious in that not only did local elected officials, State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33), and City Council Member Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11), show up to celebrate with the local community, but so too did Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.

National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory from July 9 to July 10 at 8 p.m

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory warning New Yorkers of expected heat index values of up to 100 degrees in all five boroughs which will be in effect from July 9 to July 10 at 8 p.m.

Fordham Manor / University Heights: Man Sought for Armed Robbery Pattern

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the man seen in the attached photos who they say is wanted for questioning in connection to a robbery pattern that has been identified throughout the month of June across Fordham Manor and University Heights.

Wakefield: Man Arrested for Burglary & Sexual Assault of Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 30-year-old man has been arrested following a burglary and sexual assault of a woman in the Wakefield section of The Bronx, police said.

Bedford Park: Group Sought for Robbery of 62-Year-Old Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the three people seen in the attached video and photos who they say are wanted in connection to a robbery that occurred in Bedford Park in mid-June.

Woodlawn Heights: Man Sought for Assault & Robbery on 18-Year-Old Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the individual seen in the attached video and photo who they say is wanted in connection to a robbery that occurred in Woodlawn Heights.