UPDATE Fordham Manor: 17-Year-Old Male Reported Missing Has Been Located

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department said a 17-year-old male youth from Fordham Manor who was reported missing in January 2024 has been located.

NY Lottery: Winning Ticket Sold in Jerome Park

By SÍLE MOLONEY

It was a lucky weekend for one Jerome Park resident. The New York Lottery announced that one top-prize winning ticket was sold in the neighborhood for the Jan. 13 midday drawing. Lottery officials said the ticket was sold at JB Gas & Food, located at 2947 Jerome Avenue, and was worth $19,795.50.

School Children Plant 400 Donated Daffodil Bulbs Honoring 9/11 & COVID-19 Victims

By DAVID GREENE

In partnership with the nonprofit New Yorkers 4 Parks (NY4P) which each year organizes the cityside “Daffodil Project,” in honor of various New Yorkers who have died, students of two local public schools based in Norwood came together on Nov. 9 to plant 400 donated daffodil bulbs.

Wakefield: Memorial Held for 5-Year-Old Kashmir Marquis on One-Week Anniversary

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Family, neighbors, teachers, school friends and work colleagues gathered on Wednesday evening, Jan. 10, for a touching memorial tribute to mark the one-week anniversary of the tragic death of five-year-old Kashmir Marquis, following a basement fire in Wakefield.

Primaries 2024: Michael Heller Announces Candidacy for Re-Election as State Committee Member in A.D. 81

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Michael Heller announced Jan. 10 that he is running for re-election as a member of the New York State Democratic Committee, representing the 81st Assembly District, which covers much of the Northwest Bronx includes some or all of the neighborhoods of Norwood, Bedford Park, Wakefield, Woodlawn, Kingsbridge, Fieldston, Riverdale, North Riverdale and Spuyten Duyvil.

UPDATE Norwood: 39-Year-Old Man Reported Missing Now Found

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is appealing to the public for help locating a 39-year-old man from Norwood who is reported missing.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Hopes for the New Year

By DAVID GREENE

This week, as we commence another new year, we asked readers their thoughts on their hopes for 2024.

Creston Pharmacy Plays Santa in Bedford Park

By DAVID GREENE

The owners and staff of Creston Pharmacy in Bedford Park spent one of the days leading up to Christmas donating their time, wrapping hundreds of free gifts, and handing them out to the neighborhood’s children.

UPDATE Carpenters & Contractors Union Spread Holiday Cheer Toy Drives Across The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City & Vicinity District Council of Carpenters delivered over 2,000 toys to children throughout the Bronx and New York City this holiday season. They partnered with local elected officials and community organizations for 14 events throughout New York City, include 4 in the Bronx. The holiday season is joyful but can be difficult for so many New Yorkers, and union carpenters and contractors wanted to do their part to give back to those in need.