MPC Aims to See Small Businesses Thrive “Beyond Survival”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Around 130 people gathered at the New York Botanical Garden on Wednesday, Dec. 6, for a small business celebratory event hosted by Mosholu Preservation Corporation (MPC) called “Beyond Survival.”

Lithium-Ion Batteries Cause Three-Alarm Fire in Kingsbridge Heights

By DAVID GREENE

A day after a 3-alarm fire gutted a deli in Kingsbridge Heights, fire officials determined that the blaze was caused by lithium-ion batteries.

Norwood: Fire in Hull Avenue Apartment Building Results in One Minor Injury

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A fire which broke out in a residential building at 3060 Hull Avenue, located between East 204th Street and East Mosholu Parkway in Norwood, resulted in one injury FDNY officials said.

Fordham Manor: Three Sought following Shooting of 24-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the people seen in the attached photos who they say are sought in connection to a non-fatal shooting that occurred in Fordham Manor.

Wakefield: Five Sought following Robbery of 14-Year-Old Male Youth

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the people seen in the attached photo who they say are wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred in Wakefield.

Dense Fog Advisory Issued Dec. 26 at 9:57 p.m. until Dec. 27 at 11 a.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A dense fog advisory has been issued by the local National Weather Service (NWS) center in Upton, New York effective from Tuesday, Dec. 26 at 9:57 p.m. until Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m.

Kingsbridge: Christmas Day Residential Fire Results in No Injuries

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A residential fire which broke out in Kingsbridge on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, resulted in no injuries, FDNY officials said.

Morris Heights: Police Appeal for Help Locating 64-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 64-year-old woman reported missing from Morris Heights on Sunday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve.