Norwood: Two Sought for Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached video and photos who they say are wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred in Norwood.

Formerly Incarcerated Bronx Singer Releases Album

By ARIEL PACHECO

The Bronx R&B and Soul singer, who goes by the name, Ms. Seeley, whose legal name is Valerie Seeley, released a captivating and impactful, five-track EP called “SIGS On Seeley St.” on March 19. The album details the artist’s complex life journey, diving into various topics like surviving domestic violence, her 19-year prison sentence, the death of her 26-year-old son, and womanhood.

FOMP Holds Clean-Up Earth Day Event on Mosholu

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

Environmental conservation group Future of Mosholu Parkland (FOMP) hosted a three-day event to celebrate Earth Day, on Thursday, April 18, Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21, in and around Norwood and Bedford Park.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on College Protests over Israel–Hamas War

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers for their thoughts on the current protests taking place at colleges across the country regarding the Israel–Hamas war.

Van Nest: Police Search for Man Sought for Groping Woman on Train

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo who they say is wanted in connection with a groping incident that occurred at East 180th Street subway station in Van Nest.

Health Check: “Take a Moment” to Think about Your Mental Health

By LIZ SPURRELL-HUSS

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? According to the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), Mental Health Awareness Month, which started in 1949, is a time to learn about and address the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with poor mental health conditions.

Two More Catholic Schools, including one in Fordham, Will Not Reopen in September

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Office of the Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of New York announced on Wednesday, May 1, that two Catholic schools, including one in Fordham Heights, will cease operations at the end of the 2023-24 academic year.

MTA Approves Metro North Discounts for The Bronx & Queens

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Some good news for commuters was announced on Tuesday, April 30, with the MTA board approving some pilot programs to make public transit a more attractive option ahead of congestion pricing going live in June. Agency officials announced they will offer a 10% reduction on the price of monthly commuter rail tickets within New York City and will also increase service frequency on six popular express bus routes from Brooklyn and Staten Island to the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan.

UPDATE Bronx Elected Officials React to Alleged Sexual Abuse of Youth in Bronx Juvenile Detention Centers

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Various Bronx elected officials joined survivors of abuse that allegedly occurred in various youth detention centers across The Bronx, on Tuesday, April 30, to announce the filing of more than 150 civil lawsuits against The City of New York made possible by a law passed by the New York City Council in 2021, which extends the statute of limitations, granting survivors of gender-motivated violence an additional two years to pursue civil actions.