Bronx-Based Citywide Scooter Bandit Network Busted!

By DAVID GREENE

Hours after an early morning raid took place on Monday, Feb. 5, on an apartment at the NYCHA Parkside Housing Project in Allerton, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Edward Caban joined other members of the NYPD at a joint press conference held at NYPD headquarters at One Police Plaza to announce that nine people had been charged in the context of an elaborate cellphone robbery pattern with international criminal links.

Love Your Heart During American Heart Month & Forever!

By ARIEL PACHECO & SÍLE MOLONEY

Heart disease is preventable, yet it is the leading cause of death in the United States according to the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (NHLBI) with more than 800,000 people dying of cardiovascular disease every year. Despite this, a recent poll conducted by Harris and the American Heart Association found that more than half of U.S. residents are unaware of these facts.

UPDATE Family & Friends Remember Cecilia “Ceci” Greene

By DAVID GREENE

The Amalgamated Houses and the larger Jerome Park community is mourning the recent death of Cecilia “Ceci” Greene at the age of 91. Friends have offered an outpouring of tributes to the German immigrant who grew up during and survived the Nazi occupation only to seek and find lifelong friends and a better life in America. Greene died on Jan. 23.

Eastchester: BP Gibson Hosts 3rd Annual Black History Month Celebration

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted her 3rd Annual Black History Month celebration at Eastwood Manor, located at 3371 Eastchester Road in the Eastchester section of the Bronx, on Wednesday, Feb. 7. The evening, recognized what was described as the richness of African American culture and history in the borough, and featured special performances by The Harlem Group Ensemble, and Renaissance H.S. Varsity Voices.

Protesters Demonstrate as NYC Mayor Eric Adams Delivers “State of the City” Address at Hostos

By DAVID GREENE

Around 300 protesters showed up to demonstrate on various grievances as New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered his “State of the City” address inside Hostos Community College, in the Mott Haven section of The Bronx on Jan. 24.

UPDATE Fordham Heights: 65-Year-Old Man Reported Missing Now Found

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said a 65-year-old man from Fordham Heights who had been reported missing has been found.

Mt. Hope: Police Appeal to Public for Help Finding 33-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is appealing to the public for help in locating a 33-year-old woman from Mt. Hope reported missing on Friday, Feb. 2.

UPDATE 70 Current & Former NYCHA Employees Charged in Largest Single Day Bribery/Extortion Case in Federal History

By SÍLE MOLONEY

In the largest number of federal bribery charges on a single day in the U.S. Department of Justice history, 70 current and former employees of the New York City Housing Authority have been charged with allegedly accepting cash payments from contractors in exchange for awarding NYCHA contracts at various NYCHA locations across the City.

City of Yes Program Met with Concern at Bronx CB8 Meeting

By ARIEL PACHECO

Mayor Eric Adams’ “City of Yes for Economic Opportunity” program faced major opposition and concerns from community members during last month’s Bronx Community Board 8 (CB8)’s Land Use & Economic Development committee meeting.