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UPDATE Swimming Pool Access Debate Resurfaces as Summer Beckons

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Debate over the lack of swimming pools in The Bronx has been raging in recent years, a situation further exacerbated during the pandemic. Frustration was evident during recent summers when, on hot days, long lines were witnessed outside Van Cortlandt Park’s renovated public swimming pool, while inside, only half the pool was open for safety reasons amid an ongoing lifeguard shortage.

Fordham Manor: Group of 7 Sought for Gang Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the people seen in the attached photos who they say are wanted in connection with an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor. 

Norwood: Four Sought for Gang Assault and Stabbing

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached video and photos who they say are sought in connection with a gang assault and stabbing that occurred in Norwood.

South Bronx: Gibson Delivers 2nd State of the Borough Address at Cardinal Hayes High School

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson delivered her 2nd Annual State of the Borough Address at Cardinal Hayes High School in the auditorium named after Bronx legend and Bronx Walk of Fame inductee Regis Philbin, on April 18, 2024. The borough president outlined major accomplishments that include an investment of over $35 million in education and over $8.9 million in capital allocations to public and private health facilities. 

Legendary Yankees Radio Voice John Sterling to Retire & Be Recognized on April 20 at Yankee Stadium

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York Yankees announced on Monday, April 15, that legendary Yankees play-by-play radio voice John Sterling, who has called 5,420 regular season Yankees games, and 211 postseason Yankees games, is retiring effective immediately. The team said Sterling will be recognized in a pregame ceremony on Saturday, April 20, and will visit the WFAN booth during the game. Additionally, they said he will be made available to media in the Yankee Stadium press conference room prior to the 1:05 p.m. match-up against Tampa Bay.