UPDATE Gibson Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Reelection as Bronx BP, Gets Endorsed by 1199SEIU

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Democrat and incumbent Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson announced Monday, March 31, that her campaign collected and submitted more than 20,000 signatures to the NYC Board of Elections, securing her place on the Democratic primary ballot for the Bronx borough presidency primary election in June 2025.

Fordham Manor: Police Appeal for Help Identifying Driver Wanted for Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY

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

University Heights: Male Driver Dies in Hit & Run Car Crash

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said a 39-year-old man has died following a hit & run road accident in the University Heights section of The Bronx.

Wayne Center Honors Former Navy Member & EMT

By ARIEL PACHECO

The Wayne Center for Nursing and Rehab, located in Norwood, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, March 12, dedicating its Rehabilitation ADL Suite in honor of the late Marc Jansen Bolanos, a former U.S. Navy member and EMT.

UPDATE Norwood: Second Ceiling Collapse reported on Dekalb Avenue

By DAVID GREENE

For the second time in two months, firefighters were called to a second Dekalb Avenue building in Norwood for a report of a ceiling collapse. In the latest incident, Jumratan Inshanali, a 33-year resident of 3561 Dekalb Avenue, said she was sitting in her bedroom with her home health aide on Monday, March 10, when water started to pour out of her ceiling and into her first-floor apartment.

BP Gibson & Friends of Firefighters: Firefighters in Critical Need of Mental Health Counseling

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and Nancy Carbone, executive director of Friends of Firefighters, “an organization that provides counseling to New York’s Bravest,” recently wrote an op-ed in The Bronx Times in which they talked about a critical need for available mental health counseling for NYC firefighters.

UPDATE Hazmat Response Needed on Bainbridge Ave as 2025 Declared Fire Prevention Year

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no reported injuries after a fire broke out in a 4-story, residential building in Fordham Manor on Wednesday afternoon, March 12, fire department officials said, adding that a hazmat unit was needed due to the discovery of a burning lithium-ion battery on site.

Allerton: School Bus Fire Results in No Injuries

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A school bus fire in the Allerton section of The Bronx on Monday morning has resulted in no injuries according to the FDNY.

Neighborhood Notes: Fordham Plaza Vendors Sought, Apply for Capital Funding, Register for Elections & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Neighborhood Notes: Fordham Plaza Vendors Sought, Apply for Capital Funding, Register for Elections & More!Neighborhood Notes: Fordham Plaza Vendors Sought, Apply for Capital Funding, Register for Elections & More!

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UPDATE Gibson Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Reelection as Bronx BP, Gets Endorsed by 1199SEIU

Fordham Manor: Police Appeal for Help Identifying Driver Wanted for Assault

University Heights: Male Driver Dies in Hit & Run Car Crash

Wayne Center Honors Former Navy Member & EMT

UPDATE Norwood: Second Ceiling Collapse reported on Dekalb Avenue

BP Gibson & Friends of Firefighters: Firefighters in Critical Need of Mental Health Counseling

UPDATE Hazmat Response Needed on Bainbridge Ave as 2025 Declared Fire Prevention Year

Allerton: School Bus Fire Results in No Injuries

Neighborhood Notes: Fordham Plaza Vendors Sought, Apply for Capital Funding, Register for Elections & More!