UPDATE Fordham Manor: Attorney General Opens Investigation into Civilian Death of Eric Duprey

The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) opened an investigation into the death of Eric Duprey, who died on Wednesday, Aug. 23, following what was described as "an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD)" in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx. The announcement was made regarding the investigation on Thursday, Aug. 24. 

UPDATE City Reaches Settlement with 2020 BLM Protesters, Announces New Approach to Handling of Protests

New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia Hinds-Radix, and Police Commissioner Edward Caban on Tuesday, Sept. 5, to announce that the City had reached a settlement relating to the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and that the NYPD has implemented new practices to keep New Yorkers safe, and to respect every person’s first amendment rights to free speech, to better address what were described as the unique challenges they say arise during spontaneous protests.

CM Dinowitz Breaks Down Highlights of $107 Billion City Budget & $30 Million for C.D. 11

City Councilman Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11) gave a budget presentation to district residents on Wednesday, Aug. 2, highlighting some of the local initiatives that will benefit from funding, following the adoption of the City’s $107 billion budget for the 2024 fiscal year. The councilman went over the city budget process, discussed the major highlights from the latest adopted city budget, and broke down some of the $30 million plus in discretionary funding for capital projects and other funding secured for C.D. 11, in conjunction with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Tolerance of Others in Wake of O’Shae Sibley Killing

Following the recent apparent hate crime and murder of O’Shae Sibley, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, targeted as he was vogue dancing outside a Brooklyn gas station, we asked readers their thoughts on our tolerance of others as a society.

Cure Violence Interrupter, Michael Rodriguez, Arrested on Drug & Gun Charges in Orange County

Michael Rodriguez of local cure violence group, Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.), has been arrested for alleged drug and gun offenses during a recent drug takedown operation in Orange County, according to the Office of the Orange County District Attorney [NY], as reported earlier this week by the NY Post.

Cricket: On the Van Cortlandt Park Cricket Stadium Proposal, the Bats are Out

News of a planned, 34,000-seat, temporary cricket stadium in Van Cortlandt Park ahead of the Cricket Men's World Cup in June 2024 shook the Kingsbridge community to its core when The City media outlet published details on July 15 of the as-yet, tentative plan for the venue. However, with New York City Mayor Eric Adams struggling to cope with the ever-increasing costs of handling the influx of migrants to the city, private funding from entities such as the International Cricket Council (ICC) for such an event would, no doubt, be considered a welcome investment in New York City's local economy.