UPDATE Norwood: Car Fire in Parking Lot Results in No Injuries

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A car fire which broke out in a parking lot on Rochambeau Avenue in Norwood close to Montefiore Medical Center’s Moses campus on Thursday, Feb. 13, resulted in no injuries, FDNY officials said.

UPDATE Fordham Heights: Two Killed in Fire at Buddhist Temple; Fire Hydrant Blocked by Vehicle

By DAVID GREENE

Two people were killed after a fire engulfed a Buddhist temple in Fordham Heights on Wednesday and fire officials said their rescue efforts were hampered by a car parked in front of a fire hydrant across the street from the blaze. Fire marshals said the fire was caused by a space heater.

UPDATE Allerton: One Person Hospitalized after Car Accident

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One person has been hospitalized following a car accident in the Allerton section of The Bronx, according to the City’s fire department.

Woodlawn: No Injuries Reported after Track Fire at Woodlawn Subway Station

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no injuries reported following a reported fire at Woodlawn subway station on the Norwood/Woodlawn border on Jan. 29, 2025 according to the City’s fire department.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Whether Homes are Sufficiently Heated this Winter

By DAVID GREENE

This week, in the context of the 2,193 “heat/hot water complaints” logged in Bronx Community District 7 since Jan. 1, we asked readers if they feel their apartments are sufficiently heated this winter.

Norwood: No Reported Injuries after Electrical Fire Breaks Out at 3319 Decatur Ave

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no reported injuries following a fire in the Norwood section of The Bronx on Friday night, according to the City’s fire department.

Allerton: Department of Buildings Works with ACC NYC to Rescue Pets after Wallace Ave Fire

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following the horrific fire at 2910 Wallace Avenue in the Allerton section of The Bronx on Friday, Jan. 9, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) workers have been carrying out some ad hoc pet rescue at the now vacated building.

UPDATE Spuyten Duyvil: MTA Bus Crashes into High Wall by Independence Ave after Seemingly Failing to Navigate Turn

There were no injuries reported after a BxM1 bus crashed into a high wall by 2601 Henry Hudson Parkway and Kappock Street / Independence Avenue in the Spuyten Duyvll section of The Bronx on Friday morning, Jan. 17, according to City officials. The FDNY said they received a call at 8.40 a.m. for a report of a bus hanging from an overpass. They said there were no reported injuries but emergency units are continuing to operate at the scene. The MTA later confirmed that the FDNY helped the driver off the bus. When contacted, an NYPD spokesperson said at

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A residential fire which broke out in the NYCHA Parkside Housing Project, located south of the Olinville section of The Bronx on Thursday, Jan. 16, amid snowy conditions, has been extinguished according to the FDNY.

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UPDATE Norwood: Car Fire in Parking Lot Results in No Injuries

UPDATE Fordham Heights: Two Killed in Fire at Buddhist Temple; Fire Hydrant Blocked by Vehicle

UPDATE Allerton: One Person Hospitalized after Car Accident

Woodlawn: No Injuries Reported after Track Fire at Woodlawn Subway Station

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Whether Homes are Sufficiently Heated this Winter

Norwood: No Reported Injuries after Electrical Fire Breaks Out at 3319 Decatur Ave

Allerton: Department of Buildings Works with ACC NYC to Rescue Pets after Wallace Ave Fire

UPDATE Spuyten Duyvil: MTA Bus Crashes into High Wall by Independence Ave after Seemingly Failing to Navigate Turn

UPDATE Parkside Housing Project: No Injuries Reported after Fire Breaks Out on 7th Floor at 669 Arnow Ave