Feds Drop Bribery Charges Against Former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin after Bronx-born Witness Dies

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Federal prosecutors announced on Friday, Jan. 17, that bribery and related charges brought against former Democratic New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin in April 2022, as reported, have been dropped following a review of the case and in light of the death of a Bronx-born cooperating witness, who was also a co-defendant.

Mayor Touts Potential for Bronx Manufacturing Jobs after Meeting with President-Elect Donald Trump

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Amid criticism from some that his meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, held Friday, Jan. 17, was used to discuss his federal legal case of alleged bribery around election campaign financing to which he has pleaded not guilty, New York City Mayor Eric Adams refuted suggestions the meeting was used for this purpose and said the discussion, among other topics, focused on bringing manufacturing jobs to New York City, particularly in The Bronx.

Neighborhood Notes: Congestion Pricing Live, Reduced MetroNorth Fares, Student Financial Aid Events & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Neighborhood Notes: Mobile Mammograms, Domestic Violence Awareness Month & More!

UPDATE Allerton: Residents’ Fate Awaits Them after Devastating Fire at 2910 Wallace Ave

By SÍLE MOLONEY

As FDNY investigation operations continued on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 2910 Wallace in the Allerton section of The Bronx following a devastating fire in the early hours of Friday, Jan. 10, the cause of which is still unknown, displaced residents whose homes were obliterated in the blaze face an uncertain future.

Op-Ed: Puerto Rico Status Imposters

By GENE ROMAN

It is nothing new for a member of Congress to travel to Puerto Rico. In the early 20th century, the Island’s business and political elites conferred the title of “Cangrimanes” on their visitors, a Spanish slang term describing a person of influence.

UPDATE Allerton: Eight Injuries Reported after Massive Fire Rips Through Several Residential Buildings at 2910 Wallace Ave

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Eight people were reported injured following a massive fire that ripped through several buildings at 2910 Wallace Avenue in the Allerton section of the Bronx on Friday night, Jan. 9, leaving hundreds displaced. The fire occurred a day after the third anniversary of the tragic Twin Parks blaze killed 17 people, including 8 children in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx in January 2022.

Williamsbridge: Group Sought for Opening Fire on Moving Vehicle

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached media who they say are sought in connection to an attempted assault that occurred in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx.

Manhattan Male Model Charged for Vicious Fatal Stabbing in South Bronx Apartment Building Lobby

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Dec. 4 that a Manhattan model has been charged with murder, manslaughter, and related charges in the fatal stabbing of a 35-year-old man in a Grand Concourse apartment building lobby in the South Bronx in November 2024.

Allerton: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as “Affordable” for Units at 790 Allerton Ave

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery described as “affordable” for units at 790 Allerton Avenue, a 7-story, mixed-use building in the Allerton section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

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Feds Drop Bribery Charges Against Former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin after Bronx-born Witness Dies

Mayor Touts Potential for Bronx Manufacturing Jobs after Meeting with President-Elect Donald Trump

Neighborhood Notes: Congestion Pricing Live, Reduced MetroNorth Fares, Student Financial Aid Events & More!

UPDATE Allerton: Residents’ Fate Awaits Them after Devastating Fire at 2910 Wallace Ave

UPDATE Allerton: Eight Injuries Reported after Massive Fire Rips Through Several Residential Buildings at 2910 Wallace Ave

Manhattan Male Model Charged for Vicious Fatal Stabbing in South Bronx Apartment Building Lobby

Allerton: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as “Affordable” for Units at 790 Allerton Ave