NYC Culture Commissioner Seeks Bronx Creatives for Paid Role to Review Arts Grant Applications

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Laurie E. Cumbo is appealing to the NYC creative community for help finding Bronx creatives to fill a panel who will review funding applications for cultural projects.

Coalition of Bronx Democratic Leaders Propose Improvements to Election Process

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A coalition of Bronx Democratic and Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club (BFRDC) leaders, including Council Member Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11), Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81), District Leader Ben Jackson (A.D. 81), State Committee Members Michael Heller and Johanna Edmondson (A.D. 81), Emily Hausman, BFRDC member, and BFRDC President Virgina Krompinger, submitted recommendations to the New York City Board of Elections (BOE) in July, which the coalition says were aimed at enhancing future electoral processes.

Health Check: Healthy Snacks and Meals for a Successful School Year

By NAOMI PEMBERTON

As the new school year begins, parents and caregivers seek ways to nourish kids’ bodies. Healthy snacks and meals are a must for the health, comfort, energy levels, and brain development of growing kids.

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Bedford Park: Two Sought for Commercial Burglary

By SÍLE MOLONEY

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

MTA Weekend Subway Service Updates for The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The MTA has advised of upcoming citywide weekend subway service updates, also viewable as a map.

Fall Events for Disposal of Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics Start Soon!

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has announced its SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal fall 2024 events schedule. The events provide city residents an easy way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household and chemical products.

Norwood: Work Order in Place to Fix Lights in Oval while Late Night Noise Complaints Continue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Parks & Recreation said a work order is in place to fix the lights that have been out in Norwood’s Williamsbridge Oval, while elsewhere in the neighborhood, noise complaints continue to be a headache for some residents.

DOT Launches New “Daylighting” Pedestrian Safety Program at 33 Bronx Locations

By ARIEL PACHECO

New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced on Sept. 3, that the NYC Department of Transportation has improved pedestrian visibility at 33 locations in The Bronx, using a technique called “daylighting” which removes obstructions, like parked cars, from intersections in an effort to enhance safety.