UPDATE Bedford Park: No Injuries Reported after Residential Fire Breaks out at 398 Oliver Place

By SÍLE MOLONEY

FDNY officials said there were no injuries after a residential fire broke out in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx on Tuesday night, Sept. 10.

AG James Warns of AI Generated Fake Videos Showing Celebrities Touting Investment Scams

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James issued an investor alert on Aug. 29, warning New Yorkers about scams luring potential investors with fake videos created with artificial intelligence (AI) that apparently show celebrities or wealthy business leaders touting investment schemes, which are actually fraudulent. James said the videos, known as deepfakes, often appear in social media feeds, digital ads, and messaging apps and are expected to fuel billions of dollars in fraud every year.

Norwood: Tenants at 3322 Decatur Avenue Launch Tenants Association

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Tenants at 3322 Decatur Avenue in Norwood gathered in the first-floor reception area of their building on June 19 to discuss forming a tenants’ association and possible avenues to tackle what they said were “poor conditions” in the 122-unit building.

DOT Launches New “Daylighting” Pedestrian Safety Program at 33 Bronx Locations

By ARIEL PACHECO

New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced on Sept. 3, that the NYC Department of Transportation has improved pedestrian visibility at 33 locations in The Bronx, using a technique called “daylighting” which removes obstructions, like parked cars, from intersections in an effort to enhance safety.

Wakefield: Police Appeal for Help Locating 71-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 71-year-old woman who is reported missing from Wakefield.

Tracey Towers Residents Mark 50th Anniversary of Housing Complex

By ARIEL PACHECO

Residents of Bedford Park’s Tracey Towers gathered to commemorate the building’s 50th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 3. Elected officials, local vendors, and community members also joined the celebration.

Fordham Manor: Police Appeal for Help Locating 86-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating an 86-year-old man reported missing from Fordham Manor.

Tributes Paid to the Late Phyllis Gibson, Mother of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Tributes are being paid to Ms. Phyllis Gibson, mother of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, who announced her death on Monday, Aug. 5.

“Operation Padlock” in Action in Norwood

By DAVID GREENE

Two businesses with shady pasts located on East 204th Street in Norwood reopened to cash in on the legalization of marijuana. However, both stores appear to have been targeted by law enforcement as part of the new “Operation Padlock to Protect” mission.