Friends of Animals to Spay/Neuter 100 Pets Belonging to NYC Residents in Need for Free

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Representatives of Friends of Animals (FoA), an animal protection organization, are taking action to address what they say is a euthanasia crisis in animal shelters across the U.S., with those in New York City being no exception. They said the NYC Animal Care Center euthanized more than 1,400 cats and dogs in the first half of 2024.

East Bronx: 60-Year-Old Pedestrian & Beloved Football Coach Killed in Motor Vehicle Pile-Up

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 60-year-old male pedestrian who was a beloved Norwood-based football coach, Dwight Downer, has died following a motor vehicle accident involving six vehicles in the East Bronx, according to the NYPD.

Norwood: Water Leak Resolved without Incident on Reservoir Oval

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A water leak in a residential building in Norwood was resolved without incident on Sunday night, Dec. 1, FDNY officials said.

Manhattan University Announces the Launch of the James Patterson Honors Program

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Representatives from Manhattan University, formerly Manhattan College, announced the launch on Nov. 13 of the James Patterson Honors Program, an institution-wide initiative that will involve faculty from the University’s three schools and high-performing students pursuing a wide-range of academic disciplines.

New Labor Agreement Hopeful Sign for Kingsbridge Armory?

By SÍLE MOLONEY

When New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Nov. 21 that two Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) had been secured with the New York City Building & Construction Trades Council (BCTC) for various major City development projects, the news garnered positive feedback from Sandra Lobo, executive director of the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC). Lobo is a co-chair of the “Together for Kingsbridge” visioning process and coalition behind the redevelopment of the City-owned Kingsbridge Armory.

Williamsbridge: 3-Year-Old Child Hit by Scooter, Driver Flees the Scene

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the person (and vehicle) wanted in connection with leaving the scene of a collision that occurred in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx in which a 3-year-old child was injured.

Funding for New Elevators & Free Turkeys Make for a Happy Thanksgiving at Tracey Towers

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Assemblymember John Zaccaro, Jr. (A.D. 80) has announced he secured $10 million in State funding that will be used to replace the elevators at Tracey Towers with new ones.

MLB & Yankees Build New Sensory Room at One World Middle School

By ARIEL PACHECO

Major League Baseball (MLB) and the New York Yankees hosted an event on Oct. 28 to unveil plans to build a new sensory room at One World Middle School in the Edenwald section. Sensory rooms provide a calm and safe environment for kids with autism.