Neighborhood Notes: Back-to-School Giveaways, Curbside Composting, Road Closures & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Wakefield: Police Appeal for Help Locating 71-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 71-year-old woman who is reported missing from Wakefield.

Health Check: Breastfeeding for Latinx Women in America: Beyond the First Feeds

By NEREYDA FRANCO

August is National Breastfeeding Month. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that mothers exclusively breastfeed their babies for the first six months of life. This means feeding only breastmilk, instead of formula, water, or any type of food.

Mess of the Month

By DAVID GREENE

A recent visit to the Bronx River Forest between Webster Avenue and Bronx Park East found several piles of garbage containing beer bottles, food containers, discarded e-bikes and scooters, and even a part of a porcelain urinal.

Bedford Park Resident Receives B.S. in International Transport & Trade

By ARIEL PACHECO

Keri Ann Campbell, a former resident of Bedford Park, received her B.S. in International Transport and Trade from SUNY Maritime on May 24.

“Operation Padlock” Continues

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

The latest government crackdown of unauthorized smoke shops, “Operation Padlock to Protect,” continues across Norwood and Bedford Park as two smoke shops and a deli were recently shut down and untaxed cigarettes, vapes, and bags of cannabis were confiscated.

Tracey Towers Residents Mark 50th Anniversary of Housing Complex

By ARIEL PACHECO

Residents of Bedford Park’s Tracey Towers gathered to commemorate the building’s 50th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 3. Elected officials, local vendors, and community members also joined the celebration.

52nd Precinct Community Council Bestows Honors on Members of the Community

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

The 52nd Precinct Community Council held their last monthly meeting before their annual summer break, on June 20 at Monroe College in Fordham Manor, where several community members were recognized for their outstanding service and dedication to the community.

UPDATE NYPD Officer Charged with Use of Illegal Chokehold During Arrest, Suspect Lost Consciousness

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Thursday, Aug. 8, that an NYPD officer has been charged with allegedly using an illegal chokehold while attempting to place a man under arrest. The chokehold allegedly caused the suspect to lose consciousness.