Op-Ed: Salute Those Who Advocated to End Medical Debt and Support Health Justice

By HELEN MELTZER-KRIM & ROBERTA TODD

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the legislature took significant steps in the 2024-25 budget to end medical debt and enable more patients living in New York to secure the healthcare they need, without fear of facing financial ruin.

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.

Ohio Man Charged in 2005 Bronx Murder after Advanced DNA Technology Links Defendant to Killing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Thursday, June 6, that an Ohio man was charged with the 2005 fatal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, a Bronx resident, after advancements in DNA technology linked him to her murder.

Fordham Manor: Witnesses, School Friends React to Death of 15-Year-Old Girl in Scooter Collision

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

Witnesses to the Fordham Manor scooter accident on May 28 in which 15-year-old Dafney Juan have shared their reaction to the tragedy, along with some school friends.

Fordham Heights: Police Appeal for Help Identifying Man Sought in Subway Phone Robbery Pattern

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the person seen in the attached photos and video who they say is wanted in connection with a robbery pattern identified at the 182nd-183rd Street subway station in Fordham Heights.

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.

Bronx Man Gets 20 Years for 2021 Mott Haven Fatal Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Thursday, June 6, that a Bronx man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting a man in Mott Haven in 2021, when the defendant was still a teen.

Morris Heights: Two Sought for Armed Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached photo who they say are wanted in connection to an armed robbery that occurred in Morris Heights.

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Op-Ed: Salute Those Who Advocated to End Medical Debt and Support Health Justice

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

Ohio Man Charged in 2005 Bronx Murder after Advanced DNA Technology Links Defendant to Killing

Fordham Manor: Witnesses, School Friends React to Death of 15-Year-Old Girl in Scooter Collision

Fordham Heights: Police Appeal for Help Identifying Man Sought in Subway Phone Robbery Pattern

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

Bronx Man Gets 20 Years for 2021 Mott Haven Fatal Shooting

Morris Heights: Two Sought for Armed Robbery