Op-Ed: The Great American Smoke Out & Lung Cancer Awareness Month

By ANGELA HANSON

The third Thursday in November is designated as the Great American Smoke Out (GASO), which is observed annually. GASO is a potent reminder to smokers to make the commitment to live a smoke-free life and encourages smokers to stop smoking as the first step towards living a healthier lifestyle.

BP Hosts Several Giveaways as Bronx Sees Long Lines for Turkeys Amid High Food Costs

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Almost four years on from the start of the pandemic, the long lines of Bronxites waiting at Bedford Park’s Tracey Towers for free turkeys at one of several giveaways held in the lead up to Thanksgiving, show food insecurity, amid the prevailing high cost of food, is still a concern for many Bronxites.

Mayor Hosts Round Table with Faith Leaders to Stem Uptick in Hate Crimes

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams convened a meeting on Monday, Nov. 13, with Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faith and community leaders in the wake of a recent spike in hate crimes across both the Jewish and Muslim communities since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched a terrorist attack on Israeli civilians, kidnapping around 240 others, and Israel launched a subsequent counteroffensive on Gaza.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Israel and Palestine

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the Israel-Hamas war.

Past & Current Pediatric Patients & Families Gather for Halloween Celebration at Montefiore

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Past patient graduates of Montefiore’s Jack D. Weiler Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) gathered for a “Spooktakular Costume Party” on Monday, Oct. 30, for the first time since the pandemic.

Claremont: Wakefield Man Dies following Fatal Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 28-year-old man from Wakefield has died following a fatal shooting in the Mt. Eden section of The Bronx.

Kingsbridge: Police Lieutenant Assaulted Amid Subway Dispute

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

A police lieutenant from the 50th Precinct was hospitalized after he was assaulted by a subway rider at the 238th Street subway station in Kingsbridge.

Norwood: Hundreds Celebrate Halloween in the Williamsbridge Oval

By DAVID GREENE

Hundreds of children and teens celebrated the fall holiday season with a pair of Halloween events held at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center and park in Norwood.

Van Cortlandt Village: Man charged in Hammer Attack of Woman, 77; Two Officers Injured in Police Pursuit

By DAVID GREENE

Police say a Bronx man is facing several charges after he allegedly struck a 77-year-old woman with a hammer before leading police on a wild car chase that also injured two police officers in the Van Cortlandt Village section of The Bronx last month.