Excelsior University to Provide Free Tuition for Eligible New York State Students

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Excelsior University is offering free tuition to eligible students in its home state of New York. After applying federal and state grants, Excelsior will cover the full balance of undergraduate tuition costs and course-related fees for qualifying learners starting in the Fall 2026 trimester. Interested students can check their eligibility and learn more on Excelsior’s New York Free website.

Bronx Chamber Convenes First Real Estate and Housing Agency Forum 

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce convened the first Bronx Real Estate & Housing Agency Forum on Thursday, August 13, drawing 91 registrants, including Bronx property owners, managers and housing professionals, for a direct, practical exchange with the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) on the rules that shape their work. 

Williamsbridge: Woman Killed in Scooter Hit & Run

By DAVID GREENE
A woman was killed crossing a busy intersection in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx when she was hit by a scooter rider who then fled the scene. Police are now searching for that scooter rider.

Norwood: DOB Updates Residents Seeking Access to Fatal Fire Building as St. Brendan’s Hosts Clothing Drive

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE
Following the devastating 5-alarm, fatal fire on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 374 East 209th Street in the Norwood section of The Bronx which killed three people, injured 14 and displaced the entire building, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has provided an update on the structural stability of the building as surviving residents wait to access whatever remains of their belongings.