Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on How to Spend “The People’s Money”

By DAVID GREENE

As the Adams administration launches the “The People’s Money” initiative, as reported, whereby mayoral officials are seeking citywide input from all New Yorkers on how to spend funding of $5 million in funding made available by the Mayor’s office, we asked readers how these funds could best be spent on programs, events and services for the community. “Oh, well, I believe there should be more youth programs in the area, and also self-defense programs for the youth and for women, so they’re able to defend themselves, a community center, and you could have retired NYPD officers or FDNY

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A man has died following a road accident on Bronx River Parkway, police said. An NYPD spokesperson said the incident occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at around 10.24 p.m. when officers from the 52nd precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a motor vehicle collision. They said a pedestrian was struck on the Bronx River Parkway in the vicinity of Pelham Parkway (Exit 7E). “Upon arrival, officers observed an unidentified adult male pedestrian, unconscious and unresponsive, lying on the roadway, with sustained head and body trauma,” the spokesperson said. “EMS responded to the location and pronounced the aided

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

A fatal fire in the Unionport section of the southeast Bronx has claimed the lives of four people, including three children, police said. An NYPD spokesperson said the department was advised of the incident on Sunday, Oct. 30, at around 6.03 a.m. Officers from the 43rd Precinct responded to a call regarding a residential fire inside 2165 Quimby Avenue. They said FDNY personnel were at the scene, and extinguished the fire. They recovered a total of six aided individuals from inside the location. A 12-year-old boy and a 10-year-old boy were pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS. Make

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A fire which broke out on the top floor of a multiple dwelling at 3080 Hull Avenue in Norwood on Tuesday night, Oct. 25, was brought under control in under 40 minutes, according to the FDNY. Bronx All Hands Box 3532, 3080 HULL AVE, MULTIPLE DWELLING A — FDNYalerts (@FDNYAlerts) October 26, 2022 All hands comprising 12 units and 60 firefighters were called to the scene of the 6-story location by FDNY at 9.43 p.m. A department spokesperson later said the incident was brought under control at 10.21 p.m. Multiple fire trucks were seen lining the street outside

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A motor vehicle accident was reported on the southbound lanes of the Major Deegan Expressway, approaching Van Cortlandt Park South, on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at around 1:38 p.m. All lanes were cleared as of 2:23 p.m. according to New York State officials. Norwood News contacted the FDNY to obtain further details on any reported injuries. An FDNY spokesperson said the department was alerted to a two-vehicle road accident at 13.28 on Tuesday, which involved one vehicle which had overturned at Exit 11 of the expressway. The spokesperson said the occupants self-extricated themselves from the vehicle and there were no

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An apparent, outdoor electrical fire broke out on Monday evening, Oct. 24, in the Woodlawn Heights section of The Bronx. The FDNY said the incident has since been closed out and the cause is being investigated. According to the FDNY, the incident was reported at 6:26 p.m. on Monday at 4213 Peters Place and originated on a transformer atop an electrical pole. An FDNY spokesperson said the scene was secured, handed over to Con Edison and closed out at 8.01 p.m. on Monday evening. Asked if any injuries had been reported, the FDNY spokesperson said there were none. According

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 60-year-old male pedestrian remains hospitalized and in critical condition following a road accident in Olinville, just northwest of Gun Hill Houses, police said. On Friday, Oct. 21, at approximately 11.27 p.m., officers from the 47th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian who was struck at the intersection of East Gun Hill Road and White Plains Road. A police spokesperson said, “Upon arrival, officers observed a 60-year-old male unconscious and unresponsive, lying on the roadway with severe body trauma.” The spokesperson continued, “EMS responded to the location and the victim

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Buildings After Hours Do you have questions about a building project? Drop by NYC Department of Buildings After Hours event to chat one-on-one with DOB experts for solutions and guidance on your project every Tuesday night! When you need straight answers to your buildings-related questions, sometimes it is better to talk with the experts face to face. That’s why DOB introduced “Buildings After Hours,” a weekly event offering in-person advice and services to New Yorkers every Tuesday at each of its borough offices. Learn more at https://on.nyc.gov/3tm0BAB. A Kingsbridge Armory Visioning Workshop will be held on Nov.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 65-year-old male pedestrian has died followed a road accident on the Bronx River Parkway, police said. A police spokesperson said that on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at around 5.29 a.m., officers from the 49th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle on the northbound Bronx River Parkway at Allerton Road. “A preliminary investigation determined that a 65-year-old male pedestrian attempted to cross the northbound Bronx River Parkway and was struck by a vehicle traveling in the northbound lane,” the spokesperson said. “The pedestrian was pronounced deceased by EMS on