Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Heat and Hot Water Availability during the Cold Snap

By DAVID GREENE & FAHIMA DEGIA

This week, we asked readers their opinions on the heat and hot water situations where they live during the recent cold snap.

Botanical Square Residents Without Gas Since 2024

By DAVID GREENE

Bronx residents of four apartment buildings at Botanical Square in Bedford Park have been without a gas service for over a year since a Webster Avenue water main on Dec. 16, 2024, caused havoc in the local area, as reported at the time.

Williamsbridge: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable for Units at 727 East 215th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery described as affordable for housing units at 727 East 215th Street, a 4-story, residential building located in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

Belmont: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable at 2305 Belmont Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery described as affordable for units at 2305 Belmont Avenue, a 6-story, residential building in the Belmont section of the Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

UPDATE Kingsbridge Heights: Person Dies after Being Struck by Train, “No Criminality Suspected”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One person has died after being struck by a train in the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx, according to emergency services.

NYC Department of Transportation Calls for Artist Submissions for Community Art & Mural Projects

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) is inviting artists to submit applications for consideration as part of a Request for Proposal for various signature event art installations across new York City.

Second ‘No Kings’ Rally Held in Northwest Bronx

By DAVID GREENE

For the second time in less than three months, a large crowd gathered in the Riverdale section of The Bronx to protest the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration after American military forces attacked Venezuela on Saturday, Jan. 3, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot and killed Minneapolis protester Renee Nicole Good on Wednesday, Jan. 7.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Death of Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia

By DAVID GREENE

This week, given Norwood and Parkchester are home to large Bengali communities, we asked residents for their thoughts on the life and recent death of Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, who, according to various sources cited by Wikipedia, served from 1991-1996, and from 2001-2006. Zia died on Dec. 30, 2025, at the age of 80.

Pelham Gardens: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 16-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is appealing to the public for help locating a 16-year-old girl reported missing from the Pelham Gardens section of The Bronx.

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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Heat and Hot Water Availability during the Cold Snap

Botanical Square Residents Without Gas Since 2024

Williamsbridge: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable for Units at 727 East 215th Street

Belmont: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable at 2305 Belmont Avenue

UPDATE Kingsbridge Heights: Person Dies after Being Struck by Train, “No Criminality Suspected”

NYC Department of Transportation Calls for Artist Submissions for Community Art & Mural Projects

Second ‘No Kings’ Rally Held in Northwest Bronx

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Death of Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia

Pelham Gardens: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 16-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing