UPDATE Kingsbridge Heights: Infant Suffers Cardiac Arrest Seemingly During Church Service

By DAVID GREENE

A female infant reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest in the vicinity of Kingsbridge Heights church on Sunday and was later transferred to hospital, emergency services offiicials said. Her condition is unknown.

Neighborhood Notes: Air Quality Advisory, Dining Out NYC Deadline, Blood Drive & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Neighborhood Notes: Missing People, Dining Out NYC Deadline, Blood Drive & More!

UPDATE Reaction to Assassination Attempt on Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump at Pennsylvania Rally

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Elected officials are reacting to an assassination attempt of former Republican U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Saturday evening, July 13, during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. CBS News footage showed the former president hold his hand up to his ear before he dropped to the stage floor and U.S. Secret Service rushed to the stage and immediately surrounded him.

UPDATE Norwood: Police Said 33-Year-Old Man Reported Missing Has Been Located

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department said a 33-year-old man from Norwood who had been reported missing has been located.

Health Check: Don’t Let Summer Heat Slow Down Your Exercise Routine!

By CLAIRE GARON

Summer means pools, beaches, and cookouts, and too often, boredom and TV. However, summer can be an amazing time to get fit, without the stressors of school and homework. Why not take the opportunity now to explore the options for gym membership and start a healthy summer routine. One option is Planet Fitness, which is offering teens aged 14-18 the use of the gym for free until Aug. 31.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Opening Fire Hydrants to Cool off in Summer and to Wash Cars

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the common practice of opening fire hydrants to cool off in summer and to wash cars.

National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory from July 9 to July 10 at 8 p.m

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory warning New Yorkers of expected heat index values of up to 100 degrees in all five boroughs which will be in effect from July 9 to July 10 at 8 p.m.

Abandoned Pitbull Rescued by Allerton Residents & Placed for Adoption Later Euthanized by ACC

By SÍLE MOLONEY

After an “extremely hungry” and “dehydrated” pitbull was found abandoned in the Allerton section of The Bronx on Saturday, May 4, and was later placed in the care of Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC), the pitbull in question was later euthanized by the center, much to the devastation of the local residents who helped rescue him.

Ocasio-Cortez Campaign Workers Ratify Strongest Union Contract Yet

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Workers for “Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress” announced on June 10 the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement. They said the wall-to-wall bargaining unit, represented by the Campaign Workers Guild (CWG), includes all non-managerial staff, including employees in part-time, hourly, and full-time roles.

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UPDATE Kingsbridge Heights: Infant Suffers Cardiac Arrest Seemingly During Church Service

Neighborhood Notes: Air Quality Advisory, Dining Out NYC Deadline, Blood Drive & More!

UPDATE Reaction to Assassination Attempt on Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump at Pennsylvania Rally

UPDATE Norwood: Police Said 33-Year-Old Man Reported Missing Has Been Located

Health Check: Don’t Let Summer Heat Slow Down Your Exercise Routine!

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Opening Fire Hydrants to Cool off in Summer and to Wash Cars

National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory from July 9 to July 10 at 8 p.m

Abandoned Pitbull Rescued by Allerton Residents & Placed for Adoption Later Euthanized by ACC

Ocasio-Cortez Campaign Workers Ratify Strongest Union Contract Yet