Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Socialism

By DAVID GREENE

This week, following the recent win in the Democratic mayoral primary of Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (A.D. 36), a Democratic Socialist, we asked readers for their opinions on socialism. The Merriam Webster definition of socialism is any of various egalitarian economic and political theories or movements advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods.

HPD Enhances Housing Connect System to Allow Applicants to Choose Preferred Unit Size

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD)’s Housing Connect platform has rolled out a new application update allowing applicants to indicate their preferred unit sizes directly under their profile. HPD officials said the change helps ensure callbacks are better aligned with New Yorkers’ household needs.

Fordham Manor: Man Sought for Bottle Assault on 60-Year-Old Second Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the person seen in the attached photo who they say is wanted in connection with an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor.

Vendor Crackdown Continues as Confiscated Fruit is Donated to Local Shelters

By DAVID GREENE

NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY)’s vending unit has apparently stepped up its patrols together with members of the NYPD in an effort to curb illegal vending across the city.

Belmont: Police Appeal for Help Locating 74-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 74-year-old man from the Belmont section of The Bronx who is reported missing.

Allerton: 14-Year-Old Teen Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 14-year-old boy who is reported missing from the Allerton section of The Bronx.

52nd Precinct Community Affairs Unit Hosts Several Community Events

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The 52nd Precinct has hosted a number of community events in recent months. An annual mass was celebrated on May 28 for local first responders, including members of the NYPD, FDNY and EMS at St. Philip Neri Church in Bedford Park.

UPDATE Norwood: Local Pediatric ER Nurse Jarrett Murphy Participates in Fast for Gaza, Urges End to Blockade

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Norwood resident, Jarrett Murphy, a pediatric ER nurse who is also the former editor of City Limits publication, is participating in the The Veterans for Peace / FOSNA, 40-day solidarity fast for Gaza, which ends Monday, June 30.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Loud Music and Partying in Van Cortlandt Park

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked residents living in the vicinity of Jerome Avenue and East Gun Hill Road in Norwood, Woodlawn Heights, Van Cortlandt Park South, and Broadway if they have been bothered recently by loud music and partying in Van Cortlandt Park, since it tends to get worse in summer. Only residents around Van Cortlandt Village were willing to speak on the record.