UPDATE South Bronx: Woman Arrested after Newborn Baby Left in Tote Bag Next to Nonprofit

By DAVID GREENE

The NYPD said a 26-year-old woman has been arrested and charged following an investigation into the abandonment of a baby in the Longwood area of the South Bronx.

Norwood: Community Remembers Kyle Lockett on Second Anniversary of Death

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

A memorial tribute to 21-year-old Kyle Lockett, who was fatally shot by police in Norwood in November 2022, was seen outside 3315 Hull Avenue, between East 209th Street and East Gun Hill Road in Norwood on the second anniversary of his death.

Kingsbridge: Theory 9 Hosts “Holiday Joy Fest: An Evening of Celebration and Giving”

By ARIEL PACHECO

Theory 9 Inc. held its annual Holiday Joy Fest, a festive evening designed to bring joy and holiday cheer to the community on Dec. 20, at the Marie Curie High School, located at 120 West 231st Street in Kingsbridge.

Bedford Park: “Deeply Affordable” Housing Development Opens at 2736 Creston Avenue

By ARIEL PACHECO

A new Affordable Housing Services (AHS) site has opened at 2736 Creston Avenue in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Officials say the new site has created nearly 400 “deeply affordable homes for New Yorkers in shelter” through the AHS initiative” in 2024.

UPDATE Mt. Hope: Police Launch Murder Investigation following Fatal Stabbing of 36-Year-Old Man

By DAVID GREENE

Police have launched a murder investigation following the fatal stabbing of a 36-year-old man in the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx. An NYPD spokesperson said that on Tuesday, Dec. 24, (Christmas Eve) at around 11.43 a.m., police from the 46th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a person who had been stabbed in the vicinity of East Tremont Avenue and Morris Avenue.

Fordham Manor: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 30-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

By DAVID GREENE

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 30-year-old man reported missing from Fordham Manor.

Michael Blake Launches Candidacy for Mayor

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Hon. Rev. Michael Blake, a former Bronx assemblyman for Assembly District 79, announced his campaign for Mayor of New York City at Sankofa Haus in the South Bronx on Tuesday, Nov. 26, under the theme “Tomorrow Begins Today.”

UPDATE West Farms: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating Man Sought after Fatal Shooting

By DAVID GREENE

Police are seeking the public’s help locating the man seen in the attached photo who they say is wanted in connection to an investigation into the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man in the West Farms section of The Bronx last year.

Edenwald: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 14-Year-Old Girl

By DAVID GREENE

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 14-year-old girl reported missing from Edenwald.

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UPDATE South Bronx: Woman Arrested after Newborn Baby Left in Tote Bag Next to Nonprofit

Norwood: Community Remembers Kyle Lockett on Second Anniversary of Death

Kingsbridge: Theory 9 Hosts “Holiday Joy Fest: An Evening of Celebration and Giving”

UPDATE Mt. Hope: Police Launch Murder Investigation following Fatal Stabbing of 36-Year-Old Man

Fordham Manor: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 30-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

Michael Blake Launches Candidacy for Mayor

UPDATE West Farms: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating Man Sought after Fatal Shooting

Edenwald: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 14-Year-Old Girl