Norwood: No Injuries Reported following Report of Smoke at Residential Home

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY said no injuries were reported following a fire that broke out in Norwood on Sunday, May 5.

UPDATE South Bronx: Man Arrested for Disturbing Rape Where Victim Attacked from Behind with Belt

Police said a 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a disturbing rape of 45-year-old woman in the South Bronx earlier this month during which she was attacked from behind with a belt.

Baby Names, Olivia and Liam, Continue to Dominate the Most Popular Baby Names List

Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most popular baby names, with 2023 being the fifth consecutive year that parents have chosen the monikers for their little ones, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration. Also, for the fifth consecutive year, Noah took the second slot for boys, and Emma for girls. Meanwhile, only one new name appeared in the Top 10 lists this year, with Mateo joining the boys for the first time.

UPDATE Mayor Travels to Rome, Italy for World Meeting on Human Fraternity & Bilateral Meetings

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams boarded a flight to Rome, the Italian capital, on Friday, May 10, for the 2nd Edition of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, as well as conduct bilateral meetings with leaders and stakeholders.

Norwood: Woman Assaulted, Robbed inside Car on Hull Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A woman was assaulted and robbed of a very large amount of cash while she was seated inside her car with a friend in Norwood on Monday afternoon, May 6, police saild. A 41-year-old woman was later arrested in connection with the incident.

Crotona: Five Cars Damaged after Driver of Stolen Car Crashes into Four Others

By DAVID GREENE

Police are looking for the driver of a stolen car who crashed into four other vehicles on East Tremont Avenue in the Crotona section of the borough last month.

Hip Hop Fever Returns to Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on May 18

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following last year’s successful Hip Hop Fever concert at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, to mark the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, 50 years after the Hip Hop musical genre was born in the neighborhoods of the South Bronx in the early 1970s, “Hip Hop Fever” is back!

Former Resident of The Bronx Featured in New Documentary “The Blue Angels”

By RICK BURKE

For decades, the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration team has brought its daring aerobatics to airshows around the world. The upcoming documentary feature, “The Blue Angels,” goes behind the scenes and brings the show to IMAX theaters and home to fans worldwide.

Dinowitz Introduces Bill to Combat Concealment of Identity During Public Protests

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81) has introduced a new bill (A.10057A) to curb identity concealment in lawful assemblies, unlawful assemblies, or riots. According to Dinowitz, the bill addresses a concern that individuals hide their identities during public gatherings, evading accountability for their actions. He said the proposed legislation specifies exemptions for wearing personal protective equipment during declared public health emergencies, and attire worn for religious observance or customs.