Bedford Park: Police Appeal for Help Locating 17-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating a 17-year-old girl who is reported missing from the Bedford Park section of The Bronx.

VA Says its on Track to Reduce Staff by Nearly 30,000 Eliminating Need for Other Cuts

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on July 7 that further to the announced DOGE cuts earlier this year, it’s on pace to reduce total VA staff (nationwide) by nearly 30,000 employees by the end of fiscal year 2025 “eliminating the need for a large-scale reduction-in-force.”

HPD Enhances Housing Connect System to Allow Applicants to Choose Preferred Unit Size

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD)’s Housing Connect platform has rolled out a new application update allowing applicants to indicate their preferred unit sizes directly under their profile. HPD officials said the change helps ensure callbacks are better aligned with New Yorkers’ household needs.

NYC Veterans Services Expand via New Weekly Veteran Resource Center at Bronx Borough Hall

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and NYC Department of Veterans’ Services announced the expansion on Tuesday, July 8, of the City’s Veterans’ Services through a new Veteran Resource Center (VRC) at Bronx Borough Hall. Located at 851 Grand Concourse in the Concourse section of the borough, officials said the VRC will be a dedicated office to connect veterans, service members, and their families with the benefits and services they’ve earned.

AG James Urges DoorDash Delivery Workers to File Claims to Receive Funds from $16M Settlement

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging current and former delivery workers who have received a notice of eligibility for proceeds arising from a DoorDash settlement reached by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to file their claims by Sept. 30.

Fordham Heights: 18 Displaced after Residential Fire on Morris Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no injuries reported but several residents were displaced following a residential fire in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Monday, July 7, officials said.

UPDATE Pelham Parkway: Man 73 Arrested after 77-Year-Old Woman Dies following Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 73-year-old man has been arrested after a 77-year-old woman died following an assault in Pelham Parkway, police said.

Hunts Point: Plans Announced for New “Blue Highways” Trans-Loading Facility

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Con Agg Global and the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) announced July 6 a plan to establish a new waterside trans-loading facility adjacent to the Fulton Fish Market in the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center in Hunts Point according to reporting by YIMBY.

NY Lottery: Top-Prize Winning TAKE-5 Ticket Sold in Eastchester

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Lottery officials announced July 7 that multiple top-prize winning tickets were sold for the July 6 TAKE 5 midday drawing, including one in the Eastchester section of The Bronx.

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Bedford Park: Police Appeal for Help Locating 17-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

VA Says its on Track to Reduce Staff by Nearly 30,000 Eliminating Need for Other Cuts

HPD Enhances Housing Connect System to Allow Applicants to Choose Preferred Unit Size

NYC Veterans Services Expand via New Weekly Veteran Resource Center at Bronx Borough Hall

AG James Urges DoorDash Delivery Workers to File Claims to Receive Funds from $16M Settlement

Fordham Heights: 18 Displaced after Residential Fire on Morris Avenue

UPDATE Pelham Parkway: Man 73 Arrested after 77-Year-Old Woman Dies following Assault

Hunts Point: Plans Announced for New “Blue Highways” Trans-Loading Facility

NY Lottery: Top-Prize Winning TAKE-5 Ticket Sold in Eastchester