Norwood: Building Applications Filed with DOB to Convert Building at 3196 Webster Ave Vertically

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) to convert a single-story structure located at 3196 Webster Avenue in the Norwood section of The Bronx into a 6-story, residential building, as reported by YIMBY.

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.

Norwood: Police Appeal for Help Locating a 16-Year-Old Girl Reporting Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a 16-year-old girl from Norwood who is reported missing.

UPDATE Williamsbridge: 11-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing Now Found

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said an 11-year-old boy from the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx who had been reported missing has since been located.

Salamanca Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Election as Bronx BP

By SÍLE MOLONEY

City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. (C.D. 17) announced on Wednesday, April 2, that he has submitted over 11,000 petition signatures to NYC Board of Elections to officially qualify for the ballot in the upcoming Democratic primary race for Bronx borough president which takes place in June 2025.

Fordham University Rowing Club Students Rescued from Eastchester Bay after Boat Capsizes

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Members of Fordham University’s rowing club were rescued while rowing in Eastchester Bay on Saturday afternoon, April 5, university officals have confirmed.

Regal Movie Theater Opens at Concourse Plaza

By ARIEL PACHECO

The Regal Concourse movie theater held its grand opening, as promised, on March 18 at the former site of Multiplex Cinema, which closed in May 2024, on Concourse Plaza in the Concourse section of The Bronx. The latest opening now brings the number of movie theaters in the borough to a grand total of two, the other being The Mall at Bay Plaza in the East Bronx.

UPDATE Gibson Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Reelection as Bronx BP, Gets Endorsed by 1199SEIU

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Democrat and incumbent Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson announced Monday, March 31, that her campaign collected and submitted more than 20,000 signatures to the NYC Board of Elections, securing her place on the Democratic primary ballot for the Bronx borough presidency primary election in June 2025.

UPDATE Kingsbridge: Police Appeal for Help Locating 15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is looking for the public’s help locating a 15-year-old girl who is reported missing from the Kingsbridge section of The Bronx.

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Norwood: Building Applications Filed with DOB to Convert Building at 3196 Webster Ave Vertically

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

Norwood: Police Appeal for Help Locating a 16-Year-Old Girl Reporting Missing

UPDATE Williamsbridge: 11-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing Now Found

Salamanca Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Election as Bronx BP

Fordham University Rowing Club Students Rescued from Eastchester Bay after Boat Capsizes

Regal Movie Theater Opens at Concourse Plaza

UPDATE Gibson Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Reelection as Bronx BP, Gets Endorsed by 1199SEIU

UPDATE Kingsbridge: Police Appeal for Help Locating 15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing