Parkchester: One Hospitalized after Residential Fire at 1722 Purdy Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One person was hospitalized following a residential fire in the Parkchester section of The Bronx on Saturday, Sept. 20, FDNY officials said.

Bronx High School Guidance Counselor Charged with Having Sexual Affair with Student

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Aug. 15 that a Yonkers woman who worked as a guidance counselor at a Bronx high school has been indicted on third-degree rape and additional charges for repeatedly having sex with a teenage boy who was a student in her school.

Wife of Bronx NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam Gives Birth to Baby Boy

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Jamila Islam, the wife of NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam, who was fatally shot during a Midtown Manhattan mass shooting last month, gave birth to a new baby body at a Manhattan hospital on Sunday, Aug. 17, police officials said on Monday, Aug. 18.

Belmont: Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty after Allegedly Abusing & Malnourishing 9 Dogs

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said a 27-year-old man has been arrested on aggravated animal cruelty charges in the Belmont section of The Bronx.

UPDATE Mayor Announces $1 Million Investment in Animal Care Centers to Increase Capacity, Hire More Staff & More

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Saturday, July 26, a new $1 million investment in Animal Care Centers of New York City (ACC) to increase capacity to better care for the animal shelter populations in Manhattan and Queens and improve shelter conditions by supporting the hiring and training of 14 additional staff for those locations.

UPDATE Norwood: One Family Rehoused after Residential Fire in Wayne Ave 28-Story Building

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no reported injuries reported following a fire in a 28-story, residential building in the Norwood section of The Bronx on Sunday afternoon, FDNY officials said.

Injured Dog Seemingly Lost inside Bronx Zoo

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A resident reported that an injured and apparently lost dog was seen inside the grounds of Bronx Zoo on Friday morning, June 20.

Bronx Week 2025 Concludes in Bedford Park

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Week 2025 concluded on Sunday, May 18, on Mosholu Parkway in Bedford Park with the annual parade, street activities, and concert finale. Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted the lively musical celebration, which featured performances by TKA, Eddie Montalvo, Los Hermanos Morenos, and La Insuperable.

Old Fordham Library Debate Heats Up

By ARIEL PACHECO

District 15 City Council Member Oswald Feliz (C.D. 15) hosted a town hall Wednesday, April 23, for residents to gather ideas and explore possibilities for the future use of the old Fordham Library building, located at 2556 Bainbridge Avenue in Fordham Manor.

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Parkchester: One Hospitalized after Residential Fire at 1722 Purdy Street

Bronx High School Guidance Counselor Charged with Having Sexual Affair with Student

Wife of Bronx NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam Gives Birth to Baby Boy

Belmont: Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty after Allegedly Abusing & Malnourishing 9 Dogs

UPDATE Mayor Announces $1 Million Investment in Animal Care Centers to Increase Capacity, Hire More Staff & More

UPDATE Norwood: One Family Rehoused after Residential Fire in Wayne Ave 28-Story Building

Injured Dog Seemingly Lost inside Bronx Zoo

Bronx Week 2025 Concludes in Bedford Park

Old Fordham Library Debate Heats Up