DC9 Painters & Allied Trades to Hold Painter, Decorator & Paperhanger Recruitment Drive in June

By SÍLE MOLONEY

District Council 9 will be conducting a formal Painter, Decorator & Paperhanger apprentice recruitment drive beginning June 13 at the union’s training center in Long Island City, and will cover the New York City and Long Island regions. The drive will last from June 13 through June 26.

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.

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.

Bronx Week 2025 Concludes in Bedford Park

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Week 2025 concluded on Sunday, May 18, on Mosholu Parkway in Bedford Park with the annual parade, street activities, and concert finale. Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted the lively musical celebration, which featured performances by TKA, Eddie Montalvo, Los Hermanos Morenos, and La Insuperable.

Dinowitz Bill Aims to Enhance 311 Complaints System but Negligent Property Owners Still a Major Issue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A bill designed to enhance the 311 complaint management system cosponsored by Councilman Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11) was adoped into law on Feb. 22, and though residents of Council District 11 welcome the news, getting property owners to act on 311 complaints and clean up their properties is still a major challenge according to residents.

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.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Impact of Trump Policies on People’s Day-to-Day Lives

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

This week, we asked readers if they have felt the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies in their day-to-day lives.

UPDATE ICE Responds on Detention of Marble Hill High School Student

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following news that a New York City high-school student attending English Language Learners and International Support Preparatory Academy (ELLIS) in Marble Hill, was detained by U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials when he, reportedly, appeared at a Manhattan courthouse for a routine hearing on May 20, we reached out to ICE and asked what offense, if any, the student had been charged with, and where he was currently being held.

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DC9 Painters & Allied Trades to Hold Painter, Decorator & Paperhanger Recruitment Drive in June

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

Bronx Week 2025 Concludes in Bedford Park

Dinowitz Bill Aims to Enhance 311 Complaints System but Negligent Property Owners Still a Major Issue

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

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Impact of Trump Policies on People’s Day-to-Day Lives

UPDATE ICE Responds on Detention of Marble Hill High School Student