Yonkers Teacher Arrested for Harassing Student including Holding Up Dog Collar & Calling her a “B*tch”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced Wednesday, July 16, that a physical education teacher at Yonkers Middle High School has been arrested for allegedly harassing one of his female students over a period of several months, both over text message and in person.

Fordham Heights: Female Suspect Sought after 77-Year-Old Woman with Walker is Robbed

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo and video who they say is wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx.

Bronx Elected Officials Ask Charter Communications and Altice USA to Restore NY1 Service to The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81), who broadly represents the northwest Bronx, in collaboration with elected Bronx representatives, has written a letter dated July 15, 2025, to Charter Communications and Altice USA regarding the loss of service of the TV station, NY1, in The Bronx.

Bedford Park: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 15-story Building at 266 East 202nd Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed for a new, 15-story, residential building at 266 East 202nd Street in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx as reported by YIMBY.

AOC, Neguse Introduce Law to Impose Lifetime Ban on Members of Congress from Lobbying

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Congressman Joe Neguse of Colorado (CO-02) introduced the “Close the Revolving Door Act of 2025,” legislation on Friday, July 11 that, if passed, would impose a lifetime ban on former members of congress from becoming lobbyists.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Socialism

By DAVID GREENE

This week, following the recent win in the Democratic mayoral primary of Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (A.D. 36), a Democratic Socialist, we asked readers for their opinions on socialism. The Merriam Webster definition of socialism is any of various egalitarian economic and political theories or movements advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods.

Norwood: Two Sought for Armed Robbery of Phone Store

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached photos who they say are sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in Norwood.

Fordham Manor: Man Sought for Bottle Assault on 60-Year-Old Second Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the person seen in the attached photo who they say is wanted in connection with an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor.

Vendor Crackdown Continues as Confiscated Fruit is Donated to Local Shelters

By DAVID GREENE

NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY)’s vending unit has apparently stepped up its patrols together with members of the NYPD in an effort to curb illegal vending across the city.

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Yonkers Teacher Arrested for Harassing Student including Holding Up Dog Collar & Calling her a “B*tch”

Fordham Heights: Female Suspect Sought after 77-Year-Old Woman with Walker is Robbed

Bronx Elected Officials Ask Charter Communications and Altice USA to Restore NY1 Service to The Bronx

Bedford Park: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 15-story Building at 266 East 202nd Street

AOC, Neguse Introduce Law to Impose Lifetime Ban on Members of Congress from Lobbying

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Socialism

Norwood: Two Sought for Armed Robbery of Phone Store

Fordham Manor: Man Sought for Bottle Assault on 60-Year-Old Second Man

Vendor Crackdown Continues as Confiscated Fruit is Donated to Local Shelters