The Bronx Stands with the Dominican Republic after Jet Set Niteclub Collapse

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronxites are standing in solidarity with a grieving Dominican community ever since hearing news of the tragic roof collapse at the Jet Set niteclub in the country’s capital, Santo Domingo, on Tuesday, April 8. The death toll has risen to at least 231 people according to several media reports, and more than 180 have been injured. At least two victims of the collapse were from The Bronx, retired NYPD Det. Enmanuel Gomez of Home Street in the South Bronx and Manny Diaz of University Heights.

Williamsbridge: Police Appeal for Help Locating 46-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

By ARIEL PACHECO

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 46-year-old man from Williamsbridge who is reported missing.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacob & North Central Bronx Celebrate Eid

By ARIEL PACHECO

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi & North Central Bronx leadership, staff, and community members came together to mark the celebration of Eid on April 10.

UPDATE Four International Students at Fordham University Have Visas Revoked, Officials Say

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Four international students at Fordham University have had their visas revoked, university officials have said. “None have any connection to protests that we can find, and we received no notice nor explanation from DHS,” they added.

Bedford Park: Police Appeal for Help Locating 69-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 69-year-old man reported missing from the Bedford Park sectiono of the Bronx.

Kingsbridge Heights: Male Suspect Sought after Slashing 29-Year-Old Man in Face

By SÍLE MOLONEY

THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photos who they said is sought in connection to an assault that occurred in the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx.

Rivera Reacts to CDPAP Injunction Ruling for Recipients & Caregivers

By SÍLE MOLONEY

State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33) shared his reaction on Friday, April 11, to news announced April 10 of a preliminary injunction agreement which delays a controversial transition deadline for the CDPAP homecare program by NYS Department of Health (DOH) to May 15 for consumers, and to June 6 for caregivers.

UPDATE Bedford Park: No Injuries but Two Families Displaced after Residential Fire on Grand Concourse

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no injuries reported after a fire broke out in a residential building in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx on Saturday morning, April 12, according to the City’s fire department.