Ritchie Torres Endorses Kathy Hochul in her Gubernatorial Reelection Bid

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced his endorsement of Kathy Hochul for reelection as governor of New York on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

UPDATE Palestinian Advocate Seemingly Arrested at Memorial for NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

A Bronx Palestinian advocate appears to have been arrested after he heckled Democratic U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15), a staunch defender of Israel, while the congressman spoke at a memorial service in the Wakefield section of The Bronx on Friday, Aug. 1, for fallen NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam of the 47th Precinct, a Bangladeshi American Muslim.

Kingsbridge: Six Sought for Gang Assault & Robbery of 18-Year-Old inside McDonalds

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 sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in Kingsbridge.

Norwood: Financial Literacy & Homeownership Day held at Ridgewood Savings Bank

By SÍLE MOLONEY

In recognition of June as Homeownership Month, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined University Neighborhood Housing Program at Ridgewood Savings Bank’s Norwood branch for a Financial Literacy & Homeownership Day on June 26.

Woman Robbed inside Van Cortlandt Village Bank

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police have released two photos of a man they say robbed a 20-year-old woman inside a bank in Van Cortlandt Village. Police said officers from the 50th Precinct were called to the Ridgewood Savings Bank, located at 3899 Sedgwick Avenue at Gouverneur Avenue at 2.47 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Ongoing Israel-Hamas War & the Hunger Situation

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

This week, as several New York elected officials recently commented publicly on the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, including their thoughts on the hunger situation in the region, we asked readers for their opinions on the matter.

UPDATE Unionport: One-Year-Old Baby Girl Dies in Apparent Accident at Daycare

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said a one-year-old infant died in the Unionport section of The Bronx on Friday, Aug. 1.

New Mexican Owner Keeps Greek Tradition Going at Nick’s Garden Coffee Shop

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Nick’s Garden Coffee Shop, a traditional Greek diner located at 2953 Webster Avenue and Bedford Park Boulevard, has been serving the local Norwood and Bedford Park communities for over 30 years. Founded by Greek immigrants, it was purchased last year by Carlos Jiminez, a native of Mexico.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Reliable Internet Access in The Bronx in Wake of Recent CUF Report

By DAVID GREENE

After a recent study found that 184,000 Bronxites do not own a computer, and 131,000 others said they were without reliable broadband service, this week, we asked readers for their views on internet accessibility.

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Ritchie Torres Endorses Kathy Hochul in her Gubernatorial Reelection Bid

UPDATE Palestinian Advocate Seemingly Arrested at Memorial for NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam

Kingsbridge: Six Sought for Gang Assault & Robbery of 18-Year-Old inside McDonalds

Norwood: Financial Literacy & Homeownership Day held at Ridgewood Savings Bank

Woman Robbed inside Van Cortlandt Village Bank

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Ongoing Israel-Hamas War & the Hunger Situation

UPDATE Unionport: One-Year-Old Baby Girl Dies in Apparent Accident at Daycare

New Mexican Owner Keeps Greek Tradition Going at Nick’s Garden Coffee Shop

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Reliable Internet Access in The Bronx in Wake of Recent CUF Report