UPDATE Human Leg Found on Elevated 4 Subway Tracks, Bronx Subway Riders Left Stranded & Frustrated

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

Following the discovery on Saturday of human remains on the elevated subway tracks between two Bronx subway stations serving the 4 line in the Concourse section of the borough, passengers were left feeling exasperated over the holiday weekend while the sole central north-south subway service was temporarily suspended.

Kingsbridge Library Reopens

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Kingsbridge Library has reopened following a temporary closure in late January which continued into February and which, according to the New York Public Library press office, was due to repairs to its HVAC unit, which library officials said was causing a lack of heat in the building, located at 291 West 231st Street in Kingsbridge.

UPDATE Belmont: No Injuries Reported following Fire at Auto Repair Shop

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Firefighters said no injuries were reported following a commercial fire that broke out at a wholesale car dealership in the Belmont section of The Bronx on Saturday evening.

MTA Weekend Service Updates for Feb. 16 to Feb. 20 During Presidents’ Day Weekend

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The MTA announced the following subway service changes in The Bronx for the holiday weekend to take account of Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb.19.

UnitedHealthcare and Montefiore Health System Reach Agreement on Healthcare Plan

By SÍLE MOLONEY

UnitedHealthcare and Montefiore Health System (Montefiore) have reached an agreement which UnitedHealthcare says ensures its members who are enrolled in New York UnitedHealthcare Community Plan (Medicaid), Medicare Advantage, and Group Retiree plans have access to Montefiore’s providers and hospitals in New York, effective Feb. 1, 2024.

Hostos Community College Women’s & Men’s Basketball Teams Make it Double Gold

By SÍLE MOLONEY

In a thrilling showcase of what was described by Hostos Community College representatives as skill and determination, the 14th nationally-ranked, college women’s basketball team solidified their reign over the CUNY Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) tournament, securing their 11th championship title at the weekend and achieving an unprecedented, seventh consecutive title defense.

UPDATE Belmont: Harlem Moped Rider Dies in Hit & Run Incident, Norwood Man Arrested

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 35-year-old man from Harlem has died following a hit and run in Belmont, according to the NYPD, and a Norwood man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Wakefield: Police Appeal to Public to Help Identify Hospitalized Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the man seen in the attached photo who was assisted at Wakefield subway station last December and later transported to a local hospital.

Fordham Heights: Group Sought for Gang Assault & Robbery of Teenage Girls

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached photos who they say are sought in connection with a gang assault and robbery of two teenage girls that occurred in Fordham Heights.