Adams Touts Funding for Housing, Women in the Workforce, Lowering Medical Debt in State of the City Address

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered his third annual State of the City address on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Hostos Community College in the South Bronx. During his address, the mayor shared what he said was the progress made over the past two years, and laid out plans for what he called a “future-focused vision for working-class New Yorkers” during his address.

UPDATE Kingsbridge Heights: 26-Year-Old Man Dies Following Fatal Morning Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said they have arrested a 46-year-old man following the fatal, morning shooting of a 26-year-old man in the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx on Feb. 8.

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.

Fordham Manor: Male Sought after Shots Fired near Poe Park

By SÍLE MOLOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo who they said is wanted in connection with a reckless endangerment incident (shooting) that occurred in Fordham Manor in front of Poe Park.

Fordham Manor: Two Sought after Youth Robbed amid Dispute, Shot Fired

By SÍLE MOLOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached photo who they say are wanted in connection to a robbery that occurred in Fordham Manor.

Bronx Man Arrested for Sweepstakes Fraud Scheme

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 57-year-old Bronx man was arrested last week at John F. Kennedy International Airport in connection with a Sweepstakes fraud scheme, federal prosecutors announced on Tuesday, 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.

UPDATE-Yankees Acquire LHP Caleb Ferguson from LA Dodgers in Exchange for Gage and Zazueta

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Yankees announced on Monday, Feb. 5, that they have acquired left-handed pitcher (LHP), Caleb Ferguson, from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for LHP Matt Gage and right-handed pitcher (RHP) Christian Zazueta. Gage was acquired by the Yankees from the Houston Astros in January, as reported.

City Island: South Bronx Man Gets 25 Years to Life for Shooting Woman at Construction Site

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Friday, Feb. 2, that a Bronx man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for shooting a woman who was working at a City Island construction site, after finding out she had a boyfriend.

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Adams Touts Funding for Housing, Women in the Workforce, Lowering Medical Debt in State of the City Address

UPDATE Kingsbridge Heights: 26-Year-Old Man Dies Following Fatal Morning Shooting

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

Fordham Manor: Male Sought after Shots Fired near Poe Park

Fordham Manor: Two Sought after Youth Robbed amid Dispute, Shot Fired

Bronx Man Arrested for Sweepstakes Fraud Scheme

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

UPDATE-Yankees Acquire LHP Caleb Ferguson from LA Dodgers in Exchange for Gage and Zazueta

City Island: South Bronx Man Gets 25 Years to Life for Shooting Woman at Construction Site