Norwood: Kings College School Gets $1M for New Cafeteria

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Students at Norwood’s P.S. 94 Kings College School got a special visit by City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams (C.D. 28) on Thursday, March 27, along with the Schools Superintendent for School District 10, Roberto Hernandez, as they joined local, Democratic, City Council Member Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11) for the presentation of a check for $1 million to renovate the school’s cafeteria.

Salamanca Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Election as Bronx BP

By SÍLE MOLONEY

City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. (C.D. 17) announced on Wednesday, April 2, that he has submitted over 11,000 petition signatures to NYC Board of Elections to officially qualify for the ballot in the upcoming Democratic primary race for Bronx borough president which takes place in June 2025.

Fordham University Rowing Club Students Rescued from Eastchester Bay after Boat Capsizes

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Members of Fordham University’s rowing club were rescued while rowing in Eastchester Bay on Saturday afternoon, April 5, university officals have confirmed.

NY Lottery: One Top-Prize Winning Ticket Sold in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Lottery announced that one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the April 4 TAKE 5 midday drawing at Three Star Candy Store located at 1673 Metropolitan Avenue in the Parkchester section of The Bronx, which sold one prize-winning ticket worth $20,703.

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Kingsbridge Road Animal Hospital Destroyed in Blaze

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

A popular animal hospital in Kingsbridge that has served the community for 90 years was seriously damaged when an after-hours fire broke out inside the hospital on March 28.

UPDATE The Return of the Rollin’ Colon

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Rollin’ Colon, a 10-foot-high inflatable colon, returned to Montefiore Einstein on Friday, March 28, to educate the community about colorectal cancer. Montefiore Einstein officials said the event, highlighting Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which takes place each March, was interactive and the goal was to educate Bronx residents on how to prevent and treat the disease.

Bronx Buccaneers Start New Season Without “Coach D”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Bronx Buccaneers football team were back at the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood for the first training session of the new season on Saturday, March 15, this time without their beloved coach Dwight “Coach D” Downer, who, as reported, was tragically killed in a hit & run incident involving six vehicles in the East Bronx just after midnight on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

Williamsbridge: 17-Year-Old Stabbed on East Gun Hill Road

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 17-year-old male has been stabbed in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx, police said.

UPDATE Gibson Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Reelection as Bronx BP, Gets Endorsed by 1199SEIU

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Democrat and incumbent Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson announced Monday, March 31, that her campaign collected and submitted more than 20,000 signatures to the NYC Board of Elections, securing her place on the Democratic primary ballot for the Bronx borough presidency primary election in June 2025.