Wakefield: Police Appeal for Help Locating 71-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 71-year-old woman who is reported missing from Wakefield.

Health Check: Breastfeeding for Latinx Women in America: Beyond the First Feeds

By NEREYDA FRANCO

August is National Breastfeeding Month. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that mothers exclusively breastfeed their babies for the first six months of life. This means feeding only breastmilk, instead of formula, water, or any type of food.

Bedford Park Resident Receives B.S. in International Transport & Trade

By ARIEL PACHECO

Keri Ann Campbell, a former resident of Bedford Park, received her B.S. in International Transport and Trade from SUNY Maritime on May 24.

“Operation Padlock” Continues

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

The latest government crackdown of unauthorized smoke shops, “Operation Padlock to Protect,” continues across Norwood and Bedford Park as two smoke shops and a deli were recently shut down and untaxed cigarettes, vapes, and bags of cannabis were confiscated.

Tracey Towers Residents Mark 50th Anniversary of Housing Complex

By ARIEL PACHECO

Residents of Bedford Park’s Tracey Towers gathered to commemorate the building’s 50th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 3. Elected officials, local vendors, and community members also joined the celebration.

Fordham Manor: Police Appeal for Help Locating 86-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating an 86-year-old man reported missing from Fordham Manor.

Tributes Paid to the Late Phyllis Gibson, Mother of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Tributes are being paid to Ms. Phyllis Gibson, mother of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, who announced her death on Monday, Aug. 5.

Elections 2024: Will Immigration Decide the Upcoming Presidential Election? Bronx Voters Weigh In

By SHERICA DALEY

“I will not demonize immigrants!” said U.S. President Joe Biden as part of his March 8th State of the Union speech during which he addressed the global migrant crisis, exacerbated by both the wars in Ukraine and in the Middle East. Biden made immigration one of the central issues of his presidential re-election campaign as had his opponent, former U.S. President Donold Trump.

Queens Woman Charged with Immigration Scam Stealing $73K from Bronxites of Caribbean Descent

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Wednesday, July 31, that a Queens woman has been charged with defrauding ten Bronxites of Carribbean descent out of $73,000 by promising to improve their immigration status.