Health

Bedford Park: Four Sought in Gang Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the four people seen in the attached video and photos who they say are wanted in connection with an assault that occurred in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx. 

Health Check: Beating the Heat: A Guide to Staying Safe and Hydrated in New York City 

By CARLOS TEJEDA
Summer in New York City is iconic. Picture movies like “Do the Right Thing,” “In the Heights,” or the beautiful children’s book “Tar Beach” about the author’s childhood in Harlem, escaping the heat on the family’s roof.  While a New York summer is iconic, unfortunately, the combination of soaring temperatures and the urban environment can also create unique health risks. When a heat wave strikes, it’s important to protect yourself and vulnerable groups like children and the elderly from harm. 

Eastchester: Man Sought in Rape Pattern

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating a person wanted in connection with a rape pattern that has been traced across the confines of the 47th Precinct in the Eastchester section of the Northeast Bronx. 

Edenwald: Bridgefield Civic League Health Fair Encourages Healthy Living

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY
Residents, health professionals, sponsors, and community organizations gathered at the Northeast Bronx YMCA in the Edenwald section of The Bronx on Saturday, June 27, for the 2026 Annual Health Fair. This year’s theme was “Health is Wealth” and the event was described by those involved in its planning as a well-organized celebration of wellness, [poor health] prevention, community and support. Nutritionist and dietitian Gloria Bent of “Bent on Wellness” served as hostess.