Two Bronxites Among 14 Charged in Multimillion Dollar Bank Fraud Conspiracy Across the U.S.

Two Bronxites, a man and a woman, are among 14 defendants charged in connection with a multi-million dollar, nationwide conspiracy to use stolen identities to fraudulently obtain money, checks, and credit from banks and credit unions located in the Northern District of New York and all over the country, federal prosecutors said on Wednesday, Oct. 16. U.S. attorney Carla B. Freedman and Craig L. Tremaroli, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Albany field office, made the announcement.

Over 4,000 Cyclists Participate in the 30th Annual Tour de Bronx

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, in partnership with The Bronx Tourism Council, New York Yankees, Montefiore Einstein, Cricket Wireless, MetroPlus Health, Tronex Health, The New York Botanical Garden, and other event sponsors, joined over 4,000 cyclists for the 30th Annual Tour de Bronx, which kicked off at 161st Street and the Grand Concourse next to Joyce Kilmer Park on Sunday, Oct. 6.

Manhattan College Announces Name Change To Manhattan University

Manhattan College announced on Aug. 21 that it has changed its name to Manhattan University. University officials said this was in order to better recognize its more than 100 majors, minors, graduate programs, and advanced certificates and degrees, and to attract a more globally diverse student body. The New York State Board of Regents approved the name change on Aug. 1.

Bronx Democrats Hold Get-Out-the-Vote Rally for Harris Walz Campaign

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made a surprise guest appearance at The Bronx Democratic Party’s get-out-the-vote rally for the Harris Walz presidential campaign held at the Party’s headquarters on Williamsbridge Road in Morris Park on a sunny Sunday, Sept. 8.