UPDATE Norwood: 70-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies after Being Hit While Crossing Bainbridge Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 70-year-old male pedestrian from Norwood has died after he was hit by a car while crossing a Norwood street on Thursday evening.

University Heights: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable for Units at 2621 Grand Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery, described as affordable, for units at 2621 Grand Avenue, a 4-story, residential building in the University Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Celebrates 50 Years of Service to the Bronx Community

By SÍLE MOLONEY

“Inspiring Generations and Transforming Lives” was the theme of Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC)’s 50th anniversary celebration and fundraising gala on Friday, May 17. Held at the fancy Tribeca Rooftop, located at 2 Desbrosses Street in Lower Manhattan, donors were invited to honor the past and embrace the future as they joined the non-profit’s representatives in celebrating five decades of service to the Bronx community.

UPDATE Former B.R.A.G. Member Charged with Carrying Loaded Ghost Gun, Cocaine, & Scale on Fordham Road Subway Platform

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 42-year-old Bronx man, Jermaine Greene, was charged with carrying a loaded ghost gun, cocaine and a scale at Fordham Road subway station in March of this year, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday, June 5.

Bedford Park: No Injuries Reported after Fire Breaks Out at MTA Jerome Maintenance Facility

By SÍLE MOLONEY

No injuries were reported, according to the FDNY, after a fire broke out at the MTA Mosholu Yard/Jerome Maintenance Facility on Saturday afternoon.

Fordham Heights: Woman Sought for Assault and Robbery of Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video who they say is sought in connection to a robbery and assault that occurred in Fordham Heights.

New BronxNet Series Highlighting the Immigrant Experience Premieres on Juneteenth

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The world premiere of the first episode of a new series focusing on the immigrant experience called “#Stressed” will air on BronxNet on June 19. Drawing on themes like the immigrant experience and body positivity, with an aspirational-themed narrative, the series highlights the diversity and commonality of immigrant experiences, beauty standards, and desires for success and acceptance through the lens of director Kobina de Graft-Johnson and creator and screenwriter Jasmine Patrice White.

Williamsbridge: Police Launch Murder Investigation after Woman Found with Throat Slashed

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police launched a homicide investigation after a 37-year-old woman was found with her throat slashed in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Wakefield: Two Sought for Armed Robbery of 14-Year-Old Teen

By SÍLE MOLONEY

THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s assistance identifying the people seen in the attached photo who police say are wanted in connection to a robbery that occurred in Wakefield.

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UPDATE Norwood: 70-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies after Being Hit While Crossing Bainbridge Avenue

University Heights: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable for Units at 2621 Grand Avenue

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Celebrates 50 Years of Service to the Bronx Community

UPDATE Former B.R.A.G. Member Charged with Carrying Loaded Ghost Gun, Cocaine, & Scale on Fordham Road Subway Platform

Bedford Park: No Injuries Reported after Fire Breaks Out at MTA Jerome Maintenance Facility

Fordham Heights: Woman Sought for Assault and Robbery of Man

New BronxNet Series Highlighting the Immigrant Experience Premieres on Juneteenth

Williamsbridge: Police Launch Murder Investigation after Woman Found with Throat Slashed

Wakefield: Two Sought for Armed Robbery of 14-Year-Old Teen