NWS: “Strong/Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain Expected” Wednesday December 11

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Officials from the New York office of the National Weather Service (NWS) said on Tuesday, Dec. 10, that a strong frontal system will bring heavy rain and strong to damaging winds to much of New York throughout Wednesday, Dec. 11.

ADVERTORIAL: Hakim & Co Multiservices Offers a Range of Services from Home Care to Tax Preparation

By ARIEL PACHECO

Located at 3162 Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, Hakim & Co Multiservices offers the local community a variety of services, including home care, Green Card renewals, and tax preparation. Through Mosholu Preservation Corporation (MPC)’s Beyond Survival program, Hakim & Co. Multiservices’ awning was completely revamped.

UPDATE Torres and AOC Write to Governor Opposing NYS DOT’s Cross Bronx Expressway Connector Roads Plan

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Congressmembers Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) announced on Nov. 18 that they have written to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul opposing the New York State Department of Transportation’s latest plans for a connector road in the South Bronx.

UPDATE Fordham Manor: No Injuries Reported following Residential Fire at 2395 Grand Concourse

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no reported injuries following a residential fire in Fordham on Sunday night according to the FDNY.

UPDATE Norwood: Brush Fire Breaks Out in Williamsbridge Oval

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY said a brush fire broke out in the Williamsbridge Oval park in Norwood on Saturday night, Nov. 16.

UPDATE Mayor Bans Grilling / BBQs in Public Parks Amid Brush Fires, Drought & Fire in Van Cortlandt Park

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following several brush fires across the City, including in the Highbridge section of the Bronx on Friday, Nov. 8, as well as continued wildfires in New Jersey, New York City Mayor Eric Adams took additional measures on Saturday to mitigate an increased fire risk amid a historic streak of dry weather in the City and in the counties upstate that host New York City’s water reservoirs.

UPDATE National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Gust Warning as NJ Wildfires Seen from The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York office for the National Weather Service (NWS) has extended an earlier red flag warning issued on Thursday, Nov. 7, for New York City residents, initially warning of winds of 5 to 15 mph, with gusts of up to 30 mph for Friday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

New Yorkers Urged to Conserve Water Amid Drought Watch

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A drought watch in New York City was declared by City officials on Nov. 2. City agencies are taking action to reduce water usage and protect water supplies, they said, as they urged residents to limit water usage during this dry season.

Bronx Man Gets Life for Dec 2021 Murder & Attempted Robbery on Aqueduct Park Walkway

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A Bronx man, Ricardo Ferguson, a/k/a “Maybach,” has been sentenced to life in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Richard M. Berman for the Dec. 5, 2021 murder of Robert Brown, Sr. inside Aqueduct Park walkway in the University Heights neighborhood of The Bronx. The news was confirmed by Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

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NWS: “Strong/Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain Expected” Wednesday December 11

ADVERTORIAL: Hakim & Co Multiservices Offers a Range of Services from Home Care to Tax Preparation

UPDATE Torres and AOC Write to Governor Opposing NYS DOT’s Cross Bronx Expressway Connector Roads Plan

UPDATE Fordham Manor: No Injuries Reported following Residential Fire at 2395 Grand Concourse

UPDATE Norwood: Brush Fire Breaks Out in Williamsbridge Oval

UPDATE Mayor Bans Grilling / BBQs in Public Parks Amid Brush Fires, Drought & Fire in Van Cortlandt Park

UPDATE National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Gust Warning as NJ Wildfires Seen from The Bronx

New Yorkers Urged to Conserve Water Amid Drought Watch

Bronx Man Gets Life for Dec 2021 Murder & Attempted Robbery on Aqueduct Park Walkway