Bedford Park: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating Two Sought for Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached video and photo who they say are wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred in Bedford Park.

Norwood: Car Engine Seemingly Ignites in Flames on Webster Avenue Near Parkside Place

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A car fire broke out on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in Norwood on Sunday afternoon, April 6, FDNY officials said. The car was seen opposite a gas station located at 3210 Webster Avenue in a coral-colored lane on a slight elevation adjacent to other cars parked in the inside lane next to the street edge, with smoke and flames emanating from the engine section.

Salamanca Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Election as Bronx BP

By SÍLE MOLONEY

City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. (C.D. 17) announced on Wednesday, April 2, that he has submitted over 11,000 petition signatures to NYC Board of Elections to officially qualify for the ballot in the upcoming Democratic primary race for Bronx borough president which takes place in June 2025.

Bronx Buccaneers Start New Season Without “Coach D”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Bronx Buccaneers football team were back at the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood for the first training session of the new season on Saturday, March 15, this time without their beloved coach Dwight “Coach D” Downer, who, as reported, was tragically killed in a hit & run incident involving six vehicles in the East Bronx just after midnight on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

UPDATE Gibson Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Reelection as Bronx BP, Gets Endorsed by 1199SEIU

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Democrat and incumbent Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson announced Monday, March 31, that her campaign collected and submitted more than 20,000 signatures to the NYC Board of Elections, securing her place on the Democratic primary ballot for the Bronx borough presidency primary election in June 2025.

Fordham Manor: Police Appeal for Help Identifying Driver Wanted for Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person driving the vehicle seen in the attached photos who they say is wanted in connection with an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor.

University Heights: Male Driver Dies in Hit & Run Car Crash

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said a 39-year-old man has died following a hit & run road accident in the University Heights section of The Bronx.

UPDATE Danielle Guggenheim Petitions to Run in Council District 11

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Petitioning is underway for those seeking to get on the electoral ballot to become candidates in the upcoming June primaries in New York City, and Danielle Herbert Guggenheim, a self-described, single mother, Black and Caribbean American who has served 25 years with the City’s Board of Education, and has tutored children with special needs, is among them.

Neighborhood Notes: Fordham Plaza Vendors Sought, Apply for Capital Funding, Register for Elections & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Neighborhood Notes: Fordham Plaza Vendors Sought, Apply for Capital Funding, Register for Elections & More!Neighborhood Notes: Fordham Plaza Vendors Sought, Apply for Capital Funding, Register for Elections & More!