Education

Hostos Community College Men’s Basketball Team Wins 2024 NJCAA Region XV Championship

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Hostos Community College Men’s Basketball team emerged victorious in the 2024 NJCAA Region XV Championship on Sunday, March 3. The Caimans defeated top seed and defending champion, the Falcons, from Dutchess Community College. The triumph marks a historic achievement for the South Bronx college team, securing their first region title since 2020.

City Council Votes to Pass More E-Bike Safety Rules to Address Dangers of Fires Caused by Lithium-Ion Batteries  

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Council voted on Wednesday, Feb. 29, to pass new legislation that will increase e-bike regulations in the interest of improved safety. The new laws come after one person died and 22 were injured in a Harlem fire caused by an e-bike on Friday, Feb. 23. Council members said that over the past few years, as e-bikes, e-scooters, and powered mobility devices have become more prevalent, the City has experienced a rapid increase in lithium-ion battery-related fires in both residential and commercial properties that not only destroyed property but resulted in injuries and fatalities.

NY Lottery: 2nd Top-Prize Winning Ticket Sold in Allerton in 10 Days

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York Lottery announced on Saturday, Feb. 24, a top-prize winning ticket was sold in The Bronx for the Feb. 23 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The ticket was sold at RANCH MINI MARKET & DELI INC., located at 2739 White Plains Road in Allerton just southeast of the Parkside Housing Project and was worth $38,846.50.

Love in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Love is in the air and on Feb. 14, across the globe, millions celebrated Valentine’s Day. At one Norwood store, we were told flower sales were up by a whopping 70 percent. So, is it just another opportunity to make a quick buck or is there merit in reminding people of love? To find out, we are grateful to those Bronxites who were brave enough to talk to us about their own love stories.