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.

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.

UPDATE Torres Joins Congressional Colleagues to Introduce the Health Affordable Housing Act

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced new legislation, the Health Affordable Housing Act, alongside Reps. Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR) on Tuesday, April 30.

Kingsbridge Vicinity: Police Appeal to Public for Help Identifying Two in Bronx Robbery Pattern

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the person seen in the attached photos who they say is sought in connection to a robbery pattern identified across the 50th Precinct, which covers the neighborhoods of Riverdale, Fieldston, Kingsbridge, Marble Hill, and Spuyten Duyvil.

Bronx River Parkway: 30-Year-Old Woman Dies following Car Accident

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 30-year-old woman has died following a motor vehicle collision on the Bronx River Parkway, police said.

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

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

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

MTA Approves Metro North Discounts for The Bronx & Queens

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

UPDATE Torres Joins Congressional Colleagues to Introduce the Health Affordable Housing Act

Kingsbridge Vicinity: Police Appeal to Public for Help Identifying Two in Bronx Robbery Pattern

Bronx River Parkway: 30-Year-Old Woman Dies following Car Accident

Out & About: Soccer Tournament, Spring Block Party, Earth Day Events & More!