Norwood: Work Order in Place to Fix Lights in Oval while Late Night Noise Complaints Continue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Parks & Recreation said a work order is in place to fix the lights that have been out in Norwood’s Williamsbridge Oval, while elsewhere in the neighborhood, noise complaints continue to be a headache for some residents.

Montefiore Children’s Hospital Emergency Department Wins Award for Exceptional Care

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Emergency Department (CHAM ED) was named a recipient of the prestigious Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award, which recognizes an emergency department that demonstrates exceptional performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research. The news was announced by the hospital on July 11.

Mt. Hope: 23-Year-Old Man Dies following Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 23-year-old man has died in the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx following a shooting on Sunday, Aug. 25.

Norwood: 22 People Displaced and Rehoused following 2-Alarm Residential Fire

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Fire department officials said there were no injuries reported after a 2-alarm, residential fire broke out in Norwood on Wednesday morning.

“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.

Elections 2024: Will Immigration Decide the Upcoming Presidential Election? Bronx Voters Weigh In

By SHERICA DALEY

“I will not demonize immigrants!” said U.S. President Joe Biden as part of his March 8th State of the Union speech during which he addressed the global migrant crisis, exacerbated by both the wars in Ukraine and in the Middle East. Biden made immigration one of the central issues of his presidential re-election campaign as had his opponent, former U.S. President Donold Trump.

Petition Launched to Save St. Barnabas High School

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A petition was launched in mid-July to save the private, Catholic high school for girls, St. Barnabas High School (SBHS), located at 25 E 240th Street in Woodlawn Heights, which the Board of Trustees announced on June 28 had closed with immediate effect due to declining enrollment, a decrease in donations, and rising costs.