University Heights: 5-Year-Old Boy Falls from Multi-Story Building

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 5-year-old boy is in critical but stable condition after he fell from a building in the University Heights section of the Bronx on Sunday, Aug. 9.

Norwood: DOB Updates Residents Seeking Access to Fatal Fire Building as St. Brendan’s Hosts Clothing Drive

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

Following the devastating 5-alarm, fatal fire on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 374 East 209th Street in the Norwood section of The Bronx which killed three people, injured 14 and displaced the entire building, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has provided an update on the structural stability of the building as surviving residents wait to access whatever remains of their belongings.

Smiles & Fun at New York Botanical Garden’s “Flower Power” Exhibit & Dress-Up Day

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)’s “Flower Power” Exhibit is currently on display at NYBG and on Saturday, July 25, the associated “Flower Power” Dress Up Day drew fashionistas and hippy chicks from around the city to get their groove on.

NYC Parks Provides Update on Security on Broadway & West 262nd Street following Rape

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Parks & Recreation have provided an update on what actions have been taken to improve safety in the vicinity of Broadway and West 262nd Street in the North Riverdale section of The Bronx, following the rape of a 13-year-old girl on Election Night, June 23.

Former Sanitation Superintendent Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

Federal officials announced Wednesday, Aug. 5, that a 61-year-old Bronx man and former superintendent with NYC Department of Sanitation (‘DSNY’), Victor Alvelo, has been charged with possessing thousands (estimated) of images and videos depicting child pornography, including images that depict pre-pubescent children engaging in sexually explicit conduct.

UPDATE Norwood: Three Deceased, 14 Injured after Explosion at E 209th Street Building: GoFundMe Launched

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

Three people have died and 14 people are reported injured, some with life-threatening injuries after a 5-alarm, residential fire broke out in Norwood following a reported explosion at 374 East 209th Street between Decatur Avenue and Parkside Place on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 5. A major, multi-departmental response was launched following the blast.

Bronx Students Get Hands-On Technology Training Through Partnership with City, LinkNYC & Partners

By SÍLE MOLONEY

LinkNYC teamed up with Digital Girl, Inc. and Fix It With Piggy to bring over a dozen high school students from The Bronx and Brooklyn together at the Brooklyn’s Gigabit Center in Crown Heights, which provides for hands-on training in fiber optic cable splicing, smartphone repair, and other in-demand technical skills. The Center is managed in partnership with NYC Office of Technology & Innovation.

Bronx Small Businesses Can Apply for $145K in Grants Aug. 10–Sept. 1 through New Initiative

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Optimum Business, is putting $145,000 directly into Bronx small businesses through a new grant program announced Tuesday, Aug. 4. Bronx Chamber of Commerce officials said 25 grants of $5,000 each are available, plus one $20,000 grand prize, funding 26 businesses in total.

DOT Launches Citywide Curbside Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion, Solicits Location Feedback

By DAVID GREENE

NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn announced Tuesday, Aug. 4, the launch of a new public online portal for New Yorkers to provide feedback on a major expansion of curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging.

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University Heights: 5-Year-Old Boy Falls from Multi-Story Building

Norwood: DOB Updates Residents Seeking Access to Fatal Fire Building as St. Brendan’s Hosts Clothing Drive

Smiles & Fun at New York Botanical Garden’s “Flower Power” Exhibit & Dress-Up Day

NYC Parks Provides Update on Security on Broadway & West 262nd Street following Rape

Former Sanitation Superintendent Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

UPDATE Norwood: Three Deceased, 14 Injured after Explosion at E 209th Street Building: GoFundMe Launched

Bronx Students Get Hands-On Technology Training Through Partnership with City, LinkNYC & Partners

Bronx Small Businesses Can Apply for $145K in Grants Aug. 10–Sept. 1 through New Initiative

DOT Launches Citywide Curbside Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion, Solicits Location Feedback