Forbes Names Ridgewood Savings Bank to America’s Best-in-State Banks List for 3rd Consecutive Year

By SÍLE MOLONEY

For the third consecutive year, Ridgewood Savings Bank has been named to the prestigious Forbes annual list of America’s Best-in-State Banks 2022, Leonard Stekol, chairman, president and CEO of Ridgewood, announced on Tuesday, June 21. Additionally, Bankrate has named Ridgewood a top regional bank of 2022. In the context of the announcement, Stekol said that for over a hundred years, Ridgewood had served the people of New York as a true community bank, providing customers with the best possible service and banking experience. “What separates us from other banks is that, simply put, we treat our customers like family,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Jerome Gun Hill Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Bronx-based artist, Laura Alvarez, joined local elected officials representing Norwood on June 8 for a short, afternoon ceremony under the sunshine for the unveiling of the artist’s new asphalt street mural, located at the BID’s “Street Seat” area along Jerome Avenue’s shopping hub. The BID, in partnership with New York City Department of Transportation (DOT), created the Street Seat in 2021, as reported, to bring more open space, seating, and placemaking opportunities to Norwood. The Street Seat area is an engaging, accessible public space with free seating

By DAVID GREENE

A woman sitting in the front passenger seat of a vehicle was the first of five people to be shot during a string of non-fatal, daytime shootings that took place across the borough within a 12-hour duration. Police were first called to 3585 Jerome Avenue at East 215th Street in Norwood at 7:11 a.m. on Thursday, June 16. Officials say the unidentified 26-year-old female victim was shot in the leg as she sat in a parked vehicle near Van Cortlandt Park. She was rushed to Montefiore Hospital where she was listed in “stable” condition. Police reported no arrests in

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Districting Commission published the “NYC Districting Commission 101 Primer” on Tuesday, June 21. The commission is responsible for drawing new city council maps, and the 16-page primer explains this process, covering everything from the U.S. Constitution to the U.S. census, and the Charter of the City of New York. Commission officials said the primer also includes the “2022 Five Percent Deviation Guide” that commission mapmakers are using to draw the new 51 city council maps. The city’s population grew by 630,000 people based on the 2020 Census count, and now totals 8.8 million people. Under

By SÍLE MOLONEY & EMILY SAWAKED

Local People Reported Missing in Recent Weeks A 22-year-old woman was reported missing in the Norwood section of The Bronx. Click here for more details. A 29-year-old man was reported missing in the Wakefield section of The Bronx. Click here for more details. A 75-year-old man was reported missing from Van Cortlandt Village. Click here for more details. A 16-year-old girl was reported missing from Bedford Park. Click here for more details. A 68-year-old man was reported missing in the Wakefield section of The Bronx. Click here for more details. A 76-year-old woman was reported missing from Kingsbridge Heights. Click

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings for a new 6-story, residential building at 3991 Saxon Avenue in the Van Cortlandt Village section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between Sedgwick Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South, the lot is a 4-minute walk from Mosholu Parkway subway station, serviced by the 4 train. Leunard Vushaj is listed as the owner behind the applications. \ The proposed 55-foot tall development will yield 11,813 square feet designated for residential space. According to YIMBY, the building will have 17 residential units, most likely rentals based

Editor’s Pick District 11 Councilman Eric Dinowitz is hosting a Juneteenth celebration on June 19th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4545 Independence Avenue (Riverdale Temple). The event wil include a live DJ, arts & crafts, African drums, dance & zumba, storytelling, spoken word and hip hop. For more information, see below flier. Join Woodlawn Conservancy’s director of historical services on a Silent Partners – LGBTQ Tour in Celebration of Pride Month on Saturday, June 25, to pay tribute to some notable LGBT figures, including writers, artists, and vaudeville stars, buried at Woodlawn. For the 11

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said a 55-year-old woman was brought to hospital and one of her two dogs died after they were struck in a hit and run incident in Bedford Park. On Tuesday, June 14, at approximately 9.07 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a motor vehicle collision, involving a pedestrian who had been struck at the intersection of Mosholu Parkway and Paul Avenue, located in the 52nd precinct. “Upon arrival, officers observed a 55-year-old female pedestrian with a contusion to the forehead and complaint of pain to her left hand,” police said. “EMS responded to the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue announced a pilot on Friday, June 17, that will extend the High Bridge opening hours this summer, giving New Yorkers expanded access to the iconic landmark connecting The Bronx and Manhattan. The pilot will move the bridge’s current closure time of 8 p.m. to the new 10 p.m. time, starting June 17 through September 30, 2022. “Our green spaces and public parks were lifelines for so many New Yorkers over the past two years of the pandemic,” said Adams. “The High Bridge is an iconic place with some of

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Forbes Names Ridgewood Savings Bank to America’s Best-in-State Banks List for 3rd Consecutive Year

Jerome Gun Hill BID Hosts Unveiling Ceremony of Asphalt Art Mural by Laura Alvarez

Woman Shot in Norwood, First of 5 Victims Shot during 12-Hour Duration

UPDATE NYC Districting Commission Kicks Off Redistricting Schedule, Publishes Explanatory Guides on Process

UPDATE Neighborhood Notes: Early Voting, Bronx Bus Redesign Goes Live, City Redistricting & More!

Van Cortlandt Village: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 6-story, Residential Building at 3991 Saxon Avenue

UPDATE Out & About: Juneteenth Celebrations, Pride Month, Summer Fun Activities & More!

Bedford Park: Woman & Two Dogs Struck in Hit & Run

Adams & NYC Parks Announce Pilot Program Extending Summer Hours at the High Bridge