Tributes Paid to Bronx Legend Edde Palmieri after Death at 88

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Tributes have been paid to legendary Bronx musician, Eddie Palmieri, an NEA Jazz Master and ten-time Grammy Award winner, following his death on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 88. Palmieri was a bandleader, arranger and composer of salsa and Latin jazz.

Attorney General James Urges New Yorkers to Be Cautious of Fake Bad Bunny Concert Tickets

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert on Tuesday, Aug. 12, warning New Yorkers of fake or invalid tickets to concerts by Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, otherwise known as the artist “Bad Bunny.” A popular Puerto Rican rap artist, Bad Bunny has a huge fan base in New York and around the world and is performing concerts in San Juan, Puerto Rico through Sept. 14.

Police Athletic League Kids Celebrate Summer Fun & Games at Bronx Regional Day

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Police Athletic League (PAL)’s New South Bronx Center, located at 991 Longwood Avenue, was the venue for the League’s Bronx Regional Day on July 25. Described as an exciting day of games, music and community, it catered to young people in grades K-5 and their families.

Yonkers: Annual ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Takes Place at Empire City Casino

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The family of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge co-founder, the late Yonkers native Pat Quinn, will join City of Yonkers and Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m. to host the Annual ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Thousands Line the Streets for 39th Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade Despite Rainy Day

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

The 39th edition of the Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade was proudly celebrated on Saturday, May 10, and not even the rain could dampen the spirits of the parade marchers and spectators from sharing in the joyous occasion.

Sanchez, NYC Parks Celebrate Upgrade of Fordham Landing Basketball Courts with New Backboards

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Parks Bronx Borough Commissioner Jessy Aponte joined District 14 City Council Member Pierina Sanchez on Friday, June 2, to celebrate the installation of brand-new backboards at the Fordham Landing Basketball Courts in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx.

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.

Williamsbridge: 17-Year-Old Girl Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of 16-Year-Old Girl

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 16-year-old girl has died following a fatal stabbing inside an apartment in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx, police said. It follows another, recent separate fatal stabbing of a 40-year-old woman also inside an apartment in the nearby Wakefield section of The Bronx on June 28.

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Tributes Paid to Bronx Legend Edde Palmieri after Death at 88

Attorney General James Urges New Yorkers to Be Cautious of Fake Bad Bunny Concert Tickets

Police Athletic League Kids Celebrate Summer Fun & Games at Bronx Regional Day

Yonkers: Annual ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Takes Place at Empire City Casino

Thousands Line the Streets for 39th Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade Despite Rainy Day

Sanchez, NYC Parks Celebrate Upgrade of Fordham Landing Basketball Courts with New Backboards

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

Williamsbridge: 17-Year-Old Girl Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of 16-Year-Old Girl