Bedford Park: Dunkin’ Donuts Opens on Bedford Park Boulevard at Former Site of Maddens Pub

By DAVID GREENE

Music was heard once again at 27 East Bedford Park Boulevard in Bedford Park as the newest branch of the City’s Dunkin’ Donuts franchise opened to the beats of a live dee-jay, free food, and merchandise giveaways.

UPDATE City Council Votes “Yes” on Latest Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment “The Kingsbridge Center”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

In the most hopeful sign yet for residents of Kingsbridge Heights, who have long awaited real momentum behind the redevelopment of the long-vacant, City-owned Kingsbridge Armory, the New York City Council voted “yes” on the latest redevelopment project, “The Kingsbridge Center (El Centro Kingsbridge),” on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The happy news follows dozens of envisioning meetings, surveys, outreach, workshops,, various hearings, set-backs, drama and more drama along the way.

AOC & Torres Spearhead Response to Amtrak on Third Delay to Metro-North Penn Access Project

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following reports on Monday, Oct. 27, that the Penn Station Access Project will be delayed from its original target completion year of 2027 until 2030, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) have spearheaded a response, by way of a letter, from members of the New York and Connecticut Democratic congressional delegations to Amtrak President Roger Harris.

Norwood: Newly Installed Mosholu Parkway Subway Station Elevators Break Down

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no reported injuries, according to the FDNY, after the newly installed elevators at Mosholu Parkway subway station in Norwood got stuck on Tuesday evening, Oct. 28.

UPDATE Belmont: No Reported Injuries after Residential Fire on East 187th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Firefighters are responding to a residential fire in the Belmont section of The Bronx.

Gibson Issues Statement on Delay of Metro-North Penn Access Project

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson issued a statement on Tuesday, Oct. 28, further to the announcement on Monday, Oct. 27, of another delay to the Metro-North Penn Access Project [which reportedly stems from disputes with Amtrak and the federal government over funding].

Stakeholders Seek Assurances During Kingsbridge Armory Hearing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

During the City Council hearing held Sept. 30 by the Landmarks, Public Sitings, and Dispositions subcommittee, which covered the latest Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment project, elected representatives, City officials, advocates, and various stakeholders voiced their support for the latest “Kingsbridge Center” project, while seeking assurances of City investments, anti-displacement measures, and more affordable housing units for larger families.

Fordham Heights: No Injuries Reported after Fire Breaks out in Morris Ave Building Pending Demolition

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no injuries reported after a residential fire broke out in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Saturday morning, Oct. 11, just a few hours before the Fordham Road Fair kicked off a few blocks away.

UPDATE Mott Haven NYCHA Partial Building Collapse Raises Construction Safety Concerns Again Though No Injuries

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A partial building collapse of a New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) building in the Mott Haven section of The Bronx on Wednesday morning, Oct. 1, has raised concerns once again around construction and housing safety.

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Bedford Park: Dunkin’ Donuts Opens on Bedford Park Boulevard at Former Site of Maddens Pub

UPDATE City Council Votes “Yes” on Latest Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment “The Kingsbridge Center”

AOC & Torres Spearhead Response to Amtrak on Third Delay to Metro-North Penn Access Project

Norwood: Newly Installed Mosholu Parkway Subway Station Elevators Break Down

UPDATE Belmont: No Reported Injuries after Residential Fire on East 187th Street

Gibson Issues Statement on Delay of Metro-North Penn Access Project

Stakeholders Seek Assurances During Kingsbridge Armory Hearing

Fordham Heights: No Injuries Reported after Fire Breaks out in Morris Ave Building Pending Demolition

UPDATE Mott Haven NYCHA Partial Building Collapse Raises Construction Safety Concerns Again Though No Injuries