Gas Station Operator Warns of Danger to Public Safety after Sign Damaged during Recent Storm

By DAVID GREENE

A gas station sign at Bedford Park’s Gastor Gas Station on Jerome Avenue, damaged during a recent storm, left the towering heavy sign precariously tilted to one side and in danger of falling on top of passersby.

Bedford Park: Residents Query Why Chopper was Hovering Over Jerome Reservoir

By SÍLE MOLONEY & MIRIAM QUIÑONES

Residents of Bedford Park queried why a helicopter was seen hovering over the vicinity of Lehman College and the Jerome Park Reservoir on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

DSNY Issues Second Snow Alert starting Friday, January 19 from 3 a.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has issued a second snow alert for Friday, Jan. 19, beginning at 3 a.m. The alert will remain in effect through 1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20.

Ahead of Heavy Rainfall, Free Flood Barriers Available from Office of City Councilman Eric Dinowitz

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Ahead of heavy rain forecast through Wednesday, Jan. 10, as reported, City Councilman Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11) is reminding the community that his office has free flood barriers available for residents.

UPDATE EMS Issues Travel Advisory Ahead of Winter Storm from Jan. 8 through Jan. 9

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Emergency Management Department (EMS) has issued a travel advisory for the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 9, into Wednesday morning, Jan. 10, as a strong storm is expected to impact the City and region. EMS officials said several National Weather Service (NWS) alerts have been issued for the storm.

Dense Fog Advisory Issued Dec. 26 at 9:57 p.m. until Dec. 27 at 11 a.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A dense fog advisory has been issued by the local National Weather Service (NWS) center in Upton, New York effective from Tuesday, Dec. 26 at 9:57 p.m. until Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m.

Santa Gets a Ride on the 52nd Precinct Holiday Float Around the Local Neighborhood

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

As is customary each year during the festive season, members of the 52nd Precinct joined Santa Claus as they traveled aboard their usual Holiday Float through some of the neighborhoods that fall within the boundaries of the precinct i.e. Bedford Park, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Norwood, Bronx Park, and University Heights on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

EMS Advises New Yorkers to Prepare for Strong Winds, Heavy Rain & Potential Coastal Flooding

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Emergency Management Department (EMS) issued a travel advisory for Sunday, Dec. 10, and Monday, Dec. 11, adding that the National Weather Service (NWS) had issued a Flood Watch citywide from 4 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday, with 2 to 3 inches of rain expected. EMS officials said a High Wind Watch is also in effect for Brooklyn and Queens from 4 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday for sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph.

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Three-Alarm Residential Fire Results in One Fatality

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One person has died following a residential fire impacting two buildings in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx, FDNY officials said.

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Gas Station Operator Warns of Danger to Public Safety after Sign Damaged during Recent Storm

Bedford Park: Residents Query Why Chopper was Hovering Over Jerome Reservoir

DSNY Issues Second Snow Alert starting Friday, January 19 from 3 a.m.

Ahead of Heavy Rainfall, Free Flood Barriers Available from Office of City Councilman Eric Dinowitz

UPDATE EMS Issues Travel Advisory Ahead of Winter Storm from Jan. 8 through Jan. 9

Dense Fog Advisory Issued Dec. 26 at 9:57 p.m. until Dec. 27 at 11 a.m.

Santa Gets a Ride on the 52nd Precinct Holiday Float Around the Local Neighborhood

EMS Advises New Yorkers to Prepare for Strong Winds, Heavy Rain & Potential Coastal Flooding

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Three-Alarm Residential Fire Results in One Fatality