NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | NCB Appoints Dr. Sheba Thomas as NCB’s Deputy Chief Nursing Officer

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Christopher Mastromano, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals Jacobi/North Central Bronx announced Jan. 20 the appointment of Dr. Sheba Thomas as deputy chief nursing officer at the hospital’s North Central Bronx campus. With what he said was an impressive background and a commitment to excellence in patient care, Mastromano said Thomas is “poised to make a meaningful impact in her new role.”

UPDATE Fieldston: Person Found Dead on Train at 242nd Street Subway Station

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said a 40-year-old man was found deceased at the 242nd Street subway station on Wednesday, Jan. 28, in Fieldston. It follows news of a double shooting close to the same location in the early hours of Sunday morning, Jan. 25, as reported.

UPDATE Fordham Heights: Two Injured in Crash

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Two people incurred minor injuries after a car crash in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx on Tuesday night, Jan. 27, police said.

Throggs Neck: Two Firefighters & Two Civilians Injured in Early Morning Fire

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Two civilians incurred minor injuries and two firefighters were also injured but not seriously after a 2-alarm fire broke out in the Throggs Neck section of The Bronx in the early hours of Wednesday, Jan. 28, according to the fire department.

UPDATE Allerton: FDNY Tackling “All Hands” Early Morning Adee Ave Fire, No Injuries To Date

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An “all hands” fire broke out and spread to several floors in a building in the Allerton section of The Bronx, according to the FDNY, with no injuries reported. The building includes a deli, tire shop and other possibly residential floors.

UPDATE Kingsbridge Heights: Person Dies after Being Struck by Train, “No Criminality Suspected”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One person has died after being struck by a train in the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx, according to emergency services.

UPDATE AM Amanda Septimo Suspends Congressional Campaign against Torres in NY-15 amid Health Diagnosis

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Assemblymember Amanda Septimo (A.D. 84) has announced that she has suspended her congressional campaign for the Democratic primary in New York’s 15th congressional district in light of a recent health diagnosis. As reported, the assemblymember, who broadly represents the South Bronx neighborhoods of Concourse, Port Morris, Mott Haven and Hunts Point, Melrose and Longwood, announced on Dec. 11, 2025, that she was the sixth candidate to run for the seat currently held by Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15).

UPDATE Spuyten Duyvil: AG Opens Investigation into Civilian Death involving Off-Duty Port Authority Officer

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Officials from New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) announced Monday, Jan. 26, that OSI has opened an investigation into the deaths of a man and woman who died seemingly from gunshot wounds in the Spuyten Duyvil section of The Bronx last Thursday, Jan. 22.

UPDATE University Heights: One Person Deceased, One Hospitalized after Early Morning Grand Ave Fire

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One person has died and another has been hospitalized following a residential fire in the University Heights section of The Bronx on Sunday, Jan. 25, FDNY officials said. FDNY fire marshals have since confirmed the fire was caused by “electrical wiring.”

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NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | NCB Appoints Dr. Sheba Thomas as NCB’s Deputy Chief Nursing Officer

UPDATE Fieldston: Person Found Dead on Train at 242nd Street Subway Station

UPDATE Fordham Heights: Two Injured in Crash

Throggs Neck: Two Firefighters & Two Civilians Injured in Early Morning Fire

UPDATE Allerton: FDNY Tackling “All Hands” Early Morning Adee Ave Fire, No Injuries To Date

UPDATE Kingsbridge Heights: Person Dies after Being Struck by Train, “No Criminality Suspected”

UPDATE AM Amanda Septimo Suspends Congressional Campaign against Torres in NY-15 amid Health Diagnosis

UPDATE Spuyten Duyvil: AG Opens Investigation into Civilian Death involving Off-Duty Port Authority Officer

UPDATE University Heights: One Person Deceased, One Hospitalized after Early Morning Grand Ave Fire