Smiles & Fun at New York Botanical Garden’s “Flower Power” Exhibit & Dress-Up Day

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)’s “Flower Power” Exhibit is currently on display at NYBG and on Saturday, July 25, the associated “Flower Power” Dress Up Day drew fashionistas and hippy chicks from around the city to get their groove on.

DOT Launches Citywide Curbside Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion, Solicits Location Feedback

By DAVID GREENE

NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn announced Tuesday, Aug. 4, the launch of a new public online portal for New Yorkers to provide feedback on a major expansion of curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging.

UPDATE Norwood: Mosholu Pkwy Residents left without Power after Electrical Issue in Smoking Manholes

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Con Edison said an electrical issue caused a power outage in the Norwood section of The Bronx on Thursday, July 31, leaving some residents without power for a duration.

UPDATE Woman Reported ‘Unconscious’ at Jerome Park Reservoir as FBI Probes Cyber Threats to Water Systems

By DAVID GREENE

First responders from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Police division, DEP detectives, and two FDNY ambulances were called to the Jerome Park Reservoir for a report of an unconscious woman on Thursday, July 30.

UPDATE Woodlawn Dog Run Renamed in Honor & Memory of Kathleen Duffy Corrigan

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Formerly known as the Oneida Dog Run, the Van Cortlandt Park dog run in the Woodlawn section of The Bronx was formerly renamed in honor of the late community advocate who championed its creation, Kathleen Duffy Corrigan on Monday, July 13.

Neighborhood Notes: National Night Out, Backpack Giveaways, 4 Train Changes & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Neighborhood Notes: National Night Out, Backpack Giveaways & More

Out & About: Friday Night Vibes, Bronx Summer Concert Series & More

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Out & About: Friday Night Vibes, Bronx Summer Concert Series & More

UPDATE Norwood: Foodtown LLC Plans to Build Multi-Story Apartments at 2023 Bainbridge Avenue Fire Site

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Ever since arson was confirmed by the NYPD as being the cause of the 4-alarm, devastating, nonfatal, commercial fire that ripped through seven one-story, small businesses at 3109-3123 Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood in October 2023, residents had long been waiting to find out what would become of the demolished and long abandoned site.

UPDATE Gloria Thomas Honored with Street Co-Naming

By DAVID GREENE

A few dozen friends and family members of community activist Gloria Thomas joined residents of University Heights for a street co-naming ceremony in her honor at the northeast corner of West 190th Street and Aqueduct Avenue on Monday, July 13. The street was co-named Ms. Gloria Thomas Way.

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Smiles & Fun at New York Botanical Garden’s “Flower Power” Exhibit & Dress-Up Day

DOT Launches Citywide Curbside Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion, Solicits Location Feedback

UPDATE Norwood: Mosholu Pkwy Residents left without Power after Electrical Issue in Smoking Manholes

UPDATE Woman Reported ‘Unconscious’ at Jerome Park Reservoir as FBI Probes Cyber Threats to Water Systems

UPDATE Woodlawn Dog Run Renamed in Honor & Memory of Kathleen Duffy Corrigan

Neighborhood Notes: National Night Out, Backpack Giveaways, 4 Train Changes & More!

Out & About: Friday Night Vibes, Bronx Summer Concert Series & More

UPDATE Norwood: Foodtown LLC Plans to Build Multi-Story Apartments at 2023 Bainbridge Avenue Fire Site