Transportation

Police Appeal for Help Identifying Man Sought in Groping Incident Aboard BX12 Bus

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying and locating the person seen in the attached photo who they say is sought in connection with a groping incident aboard a moving MTA bus in the confines of the 52nd Precinct which covers some or all of Bedford Park, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Norwood, Bronx Park, and University Heights.

MTA: Reversal of Congestion Pricing Plan May Impact ADA Projects like Mosholu Parkway Elevator Installation

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The MTA announced on Friday, June 8, that the last-minute decision earlier this week by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to halt the June 30th planned implementation of congestion pricing in New York City may have serious implications for the MTA’s 2020-2024 Capital Program, which includes several ADA upgrades to subway stations in The Bronx, like the elevator planned for Mosholu Parkway subway station, as well as “likely other aspects of the agency’s financial condition.”

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.

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.