Ghouls, Dragons, Angels & More Battle the Wind on Halloween

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The blustery weather didn’t stop Bronxites from embracing the spirit of ghoulish season nor did it stop kids from venturing out on their annual Trick or Treating on Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31.

MTA Announces Opening of New Modernized Elevators at Fordham Road Subway Station Serving 4 Train

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the opening of three modernized elevators at Fordham Road Subway Station serving the 4 train on Oct. 31, as part of larger accessibility and safety upgrades. Others were also opened at 74 Broadway/Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue in Queens.

Op-Ed: Creative Arts Therapy, A Lifeline for New Yorkers in Crisis

By MARIA PATUHAS

As a social worker working on an acute psychiatric unit in The Bronx, I see every day how creative arts therapists make a profound difference in the lives of some of our city’s most vulnerable residents. It’s time for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to make creative arts therapy accessible outside of the hospital, too, by signing S1001/A3391 into law [https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1001].

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Reduced Speed Limit for E-bikes and E-Scooters of 15 mph

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers for their opinion on the new law that decreases the speed limit for e-bikes and e-scooters to 15 miles per hour, as announced by New York City Mayor Eric Adams Sept. 24, with an effective date of Oct. 24.

UPDATE City Council Votes “Yes” on Latest Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment “The Kingsbridge Center”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

In the most hopeful sign yet for residents of Kingsbridge Heights, who have long awaited real momentum behind the redevelopment of the long-vacant, City-owned Kingsbridge Armory, the New York City Council voted “yes” on the latest redevelopment project, “The Kingsbridge Center (El Centro Kingsbridge),” on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The happy news follows dozens of envisioning meetings, surveys, outreach, workshops,, various hearings, set-backs, drama and more drama along the way.

AOC & Torres Spearhead Response to Amtrak on Third Delay to Metro-North Penn Access Project

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following reports on Monday, Oct. 27, that the Penn Station Access Project will be delayed from its original target completion year of 2027 until 2030, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) have spearheaded a response, by way of a letter, from members of the New York and Connecticut Democratic congressional delegations to Amtrak President Roger Harris.

UPDATE Watch the “Corpse Flower” Bloom During 48-Hour Window in Person or via NYBG’s Livestream

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Just in time for Halloween, New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) officials said the infamous Amorphophallus titanum, commonly known as “the corpse flower,” is starting to bloom at the garden, unleashing what they say is its legendary stench and stunning beauty.

Gibson Issues Statement on Delay of Metro-North Penn Access Project

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson issued a statement on Tuesday, Oct. 28, further to the announcement on Monday, Oct. 27, of another delay to the Metro-North Penn Access Project [which reportedly stems from disputes with Amtrak and the federal government over funding].

UPDATE Amid Shutdown Bronx SNAP Recipients Fear Existing Credit May Disappear from SNAP Card Nov. 1

By DAVID GREENE

As the federal government shutdown approaches a one-month duration, tens of millions of people across the country are at risk of losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Nov. 1. Some Bronx residents shared their fears about rumors circulating online that existing credit on their SNAP cards may also disappear on this date.

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Ghouls, Dragons, Angels & More Battle the Wind on Halloween

MTA Announces Opening of New Modernized Elevators at Fordham Road Subway Station Serving 4 Train

Op-Ed: Creative Arts Therapy, A Lifeline for New Yorkers in Crisis

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Reduced Speed Limit for E-bikes and E-Scooters of 15 mph

UPDATE City Council Votes “Yes” on Latest Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment “The Kingsbridge Center”

AOC & Torres Spearhead Response to Amtrak on Third Delay to Metro-North Penn Access Project

UPDATE Watch the “Corpse Flower” Bloom During 48-Hour Window in Person or via NYBG’s Livestream

Gibson Issues Statement on Delay of Metro-North Penn Access Project

UPDATE Amid Shutdown Bronx SNAP Recipients Fear Existing Credit May Disappear from SNAP Card Nov. 1