NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy Hosts Meeting in Bronx

By ARIEL PACHECO

The NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy hosted a public hearing on Bronx land use issues at the Bronx Museum of the Arts on May 12. The Commission says its goal is to improve and restore public confidence in City government by enhancing accountability and transparency.

Bronx Week 2025 Concludes in Bedford Park

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Week 2025 concluded on Sunday, May 18, on Mosholu Parkway in Bedford Park with the annual parade, street activities, and concert finale. Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted the lively musical celebration, which featured performances by TKA, Eddie Montalvo, Los Hermanos Morenos, and La Insuperable.

A Sad Day in the Life of an “Inquiring Photographer”

By DAVID GREENE

Looking to interview residents about how President Donald Trump’s policies are impacting their lives, the reporter was standing outside of the Big G Deli at the corner of Jerome Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway North on Sunday, May 25, when approached by a child who was not more than 14 years’ old.

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Pedestrian Hospitalized after Getting Hit on West Fordham Road

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One person was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx on Friday, May 30, FDNY officials said.

National Restaurant & Coffee Shop Closes after 43 Years

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The National Restaurant & Coffee Shop, located at 8 Bedford Park Blvd in Bedford Park has shuttered according to a notice seen by Norwood News in its window on May 27, and as previously advised by Norwood resident and nearby Lehman College Professor Eileen Markey.

Bedford Park: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 15-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 15-year-old boy from Bedford Park who is reported missing.

Norwood: Three Hospitalized after Three-Vehicle Collision on Bainbridge Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Three people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle collision in Norwood on Friday morning, May 30, accordiing to the emergency services.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Impact of Trump Policies on People’s Day-to-Day Lives

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

This week, we asked readers if they have felt the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies in their day-to-day lives.

UPDATE ICE Responds on Detention of Marble Hill High School Student

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following news that a New York City high-school student attending English Language Learners and International Support Preparatory Academy (ELLIS) in Marble Hill, was detained by U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials when he, reportedly, appeared at a Manhattan courthouse for a routine hearing on May 20, we reached out to ICE and asked what offense, if any, the student had been charged with, and where he was currently being held.