Wakefield: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 16-Year-Old Mom and Baby Daughter

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a mother and her baby who are reported missing from the Wakefield section of The Bronx.

Fordham Heights: Police Launch Murder Investigation following Multiple Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 28-year-old man has died following a multiple shooting that took place in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx, police said.

UPDATE Reaction to Assassination Attempt on Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump at Pennsylvania Rally

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Elected officials are reacting to an assassination attempt of former Republican U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Saturday evening, July 13, during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. CBS News footage showed the former president hold his hand up to his ear before he dropped to the stage floor and U.S. Secret Service rushed to the stage and immediately surrounded him.

Bronx River Swims Expose Potential Danger to Kids

By DAVID GREENE

Having been informed of apparently unsupervised swims by children and teens in the Bronx River over the last several years, Norwood News can confirm that groups are indeed swimming in the river.

UPDATE Norwood: Police Said 33-Year-Old Man Reported Missing Has Been Located

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department said a 33-year-old man from Norwood who had been reported missing has been located.

Tenants and Elected Officials Gather To Protest Housing Conditions at Tracey Towers

By ARIEL PACHECO

Around 50 frustrated tenants joined local elected officials for a rally outside Bedford Park’s Tracey Towers on Saturday, June 15, to protest what they said are poor living conditions in the 871-unit housing complex. Residents say they have been grappling with a slew of problems like frequent water leaks, a significant rat infestation, and perpetually malfunctioning elevators for a number of years.

Belmont: Two Moped Riders Sought for Firing Shots in the Vicinity of a Schoolyard

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Two people fired shots in the vicinity of a schoolyard at East 180th Street and Prospect Avenue in the Belmont section of the Bronx on Friday, July 12, police said.

Health Check: Don’t Let Summer Heat Slow Down Your Exercise Routine!

By CLAIRE GARON

Summer means pools, beaches, and cookouts, and too often, boredom and TV. However, summer can be an amazing time to get fit, without the stressors of school and homework. Why not take the opportunity now to explore the options for gym membership and start a healthy summer routine. One option is Planet Fitness, which is offering teens aged 14-18 the use of the gym for free until Aug. 31.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Opening Fire Hydrants to Cool off in Summer and to Wash Cars

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the common practice of opening fire hydrants to cool off in summer and to wash cars.