UPDATE Mayor Signs Executive Order to Codify Working Definition of Antisemitism into Law

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order on Sunday, June 8, to legally recognize the working definition of antisemitism as defined by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). According to the mayor’s office, the order was signed “to facilitate constructive discourse, further understanding, and enable a thoughtful response to antisemitic hate in New York City.”

UPDATED Drivers Targeted for Robbery in Spuyten Duyvil & Norwood

By DAVID GREENE

Police are asking the public’s help in identifying two people sought in connection with some seemingly unrelated, car-related crimes in which the drivers were targeted in both Spuyten Duyvil and Norwood.

Williamsbridge: Two Sought for Stabbing of Customer inside Deli

By DAVID GREENE

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the two people seen in the attached video who police say are wanted in connection to an assault that occurred in Williamsbridge.

First Public Hearing Held on Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Project, “The Kingsbridge Center”

By ARIEL PACHECO

The first public hearing was held on the latest redevelopment project for the Kingsbridge Armory, “The Kingsbridge Center (El Centro Kingsbridge),” on May 28 as part of the required steps in the ULURP (Uniform Land Use Review Procedure) process, as reported, and 60-day community board review led by Bronx Community Board 7.

Bronx DA Announces 2025 Summer Internship Program for Law School and Undergrad Students

By DAVID GREENE

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Tuesday, June 3, that 109 law school and college students have joined her office this summer as interns.

Bedford Park: Illegal Scooter Crackdown Continues

By DAVID GREENE

Police officers from the 52nd Precinct are continuing to remove illegal scooters from local roads. Uniformed officers driving in an unmarked, black SUV were seen apparently stopping a scooter rider on Thursday, May 8, in Bedford Park.

NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy Hosts Meeting in Bronx

By ARIEL PACHECO

The NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy hosted a public hearing on Bronx land use issues at the Bronx Museum of the Arts on May 12. The Commission says its goal is to improve and restore public confidence in City government by enhancing accountability and transparency.

Norwood: MTA Female Employee Assaulted on BX-10 Bus

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a person who they say is wanted in connection to an assault that occurred in Norwood.

Norwood: Three Hospitalized after Three-Vehicle Collision on Bainbridge Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Three people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle collision in Norwood on Friday morning, May 30, accordiing to the emergency services.

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UPDATE Mayor Signs Executive Order to Codify Working Definition of Antisemitism into Law

UPDATED Drivers Targeted for Robbery in Spuyten Duyvil & Norwood

Williamsbridge: Two Sought for Stabbing of Customer inside Deli

First Public Hearing Held on Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Project, “The Kingsbridge Center”

Bronx DA Announces 2025 Summer Internship Program for Law School and Undergrad Students

Bedford Park: Illegal Scooter Crackdown Continues

Norwood: MTA Female Employee Assaulted on BX-10 Bus

Norwood: Three Hospitalized after Three-Vehicle Collision on Bainbridge Avenue