Bedford Park: Western Governors University Holds Impact Dinner at NYBG Honoring Education Partners

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Western Governors University (WGU), a nonprofit, online university serving many working adults, hosted an Impact Dinner at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) on Thursday, April 23, ahead of its upcoming New York commencement at UBS arena, convening local leaders focused on expanding access to education and workforce opportunity.

Kingsbridge Heights: Newly Renovated Athletic Field Unveiled at Walton High School

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Council Member Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11), alongside other elected and city-appointed officials, joined administrators, teachers, and students from Walton Campus in Kingsbridge Heights on Friday, April 17, to cut the ribbon on a brand new athletic field.

A.D. 81 Candidate Morgan Evers Endorsed by Rivera, Jackson & Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Morgan Evers, a teacher and disability activist who launched her campaign to challenge local, 16-term Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz on Dec. 7, 2025 for the 81st Assembly District seat in the upcoming June primaries, has received additional endorsements in recent weeks in the form of local State Senators Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33), Robert Jackson (S.D. 31), and the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club.

Bedford Park: Man Sought for Firing Gun at Home

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo who they say is wanted in connection with shots fired in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx, recklessly endangering those inside.

UPDATE Highbridge: Man Sought for Rape of 50-Year-Old Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD has released a photo of a man who is sought for questioning in connection to a rape that occurred in the Highbridge section of The Bronx and are appealing to the public for help identifying the man. They previously only had a sketch of the suspect.

South Bronx: Two Serious Injuries Incurred in Mosque Fire

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Several people were injured, some seriously, after a fire broke out in the South Bronx on Elton Avenue on Wednesday evening, April 22, according to the FDNY.

Kingsbridge Heights: Police Appeal for Help Locating 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 13-year-old girl who is reported missing from the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx.

Co-Op City: Grandmother Dies in Car Accident Stemming from Medical Emergency, Others Injured

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 72-year-old grandmother died on Tuesday, April 21, in the Co-Op City section of The Bronx following a car accident in which the older adult was hit while seated on a bench. Other people were also injured in the collision. The incident stemmed from a medical emergency, according to police.

UPDATE Belmont: Aftermath & Reaction, Fundraisers & Local Organizing after 5-Alarm Fatal Fire

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following the deadly 5-alarm fire in the Belmont section of The Bronx on Tuesday afternoon, April 21, as reported, that resulted in the deaths of two people and injury to 11 others, Norwood News spoke to some shocked bystanders and residents on the day of the fire to obtain their reaction.

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Bedford Park: Western Governors University Holds Impact Dinner at NYBG Honoring Education Partners

Kingsbridge Heights: Newly Renovated Athletic Field Unveiled at Walton High School

A.D. 81 Candidate Morgan Evers Endorsed by Rivera, Jackson & Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club

Bedford Park: Man Sought for Firing Gun at Home

UPDATE Highbridge: Man Sought for Rape of 50-Year-Old Woman

South Bronx: Two Serious Injuries Incurred in Mosque Fire

Kingsbridge Heights: Police Appeal for Help Locating 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

Co-Op City: Grandmother Dies in Car Accident Stemming from Medical Emergency, Others Injured

UPDATE Belmont: Aftermath & Reaction, Fundraisers & Local Organizing after 5-Alarm Fatal Fire