UPDATE Arrest Made after Two Women Shot in Mott Haven, 71-Year-Old Dies, 2nd Woman Injured

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said they have arrested a 21-year-old man following the fatal shooting of a 71-year-old woman and injury to a second woman in Mott Haven on Sept. 14.

Norwood: Charter Middle School Opens at former St. Ann Site

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The International Leadership Charter Middle School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3515 Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood on Monday, Sept. 11, and officially opened its doors on Wednesday, Sept. 13, for the 2023/24 school session.

Montefiore Wakefield Hospital Celebrates 15 Years

By DAVID GREENE

Continuing with its “back-to-school initiative” over the course of the last month or so, Montefiore Wakefield Hospital celebrated 15 years of serving the community on Saturday, Aug. 12, with its annual health fair and back-to-school event.

Bedford Park: Building Applications Filed with DOB for New 8-Story Residential Building at 233 East 202nd St.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 8-story, residential building at 233 East 202nd Street in the Jerome Park section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

Health Check: Top Tips for Healthy Back-to-School Snacking

By CLAIRE GARON

“But I’m hungry!” If you’ve ever cared for a young person, you’ve heard this before! Being hungry between meals is no fun and can be easily fixed with a quick, healthy snack. With back-to-school season in full swing, learn how to keep your student nourished and ready to learn with healthy snack options.

Op-Ed: Support Needed for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Efforts

By DALMA RIQUELME

There are presently 426,000 New Yorkers diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. That number may be higher as there may be others who have yet to be diagnosed or experiencing early-stage symptoms that may yet to be realized.

New Yorkers for Parks Kicks off 22nd Annual Daffodil Project Distribution Honoring Lives Lost to 9/11 and COVID-19

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New Yorkers for Parks announced on Wednesday, Sept. 13, the distribution points and times for this year’s Daffodil Project which, as New York’s largest annual volunteer program, gives people across New York City daffodils to plant as a living memorial to honor New Yorkers lost to 9/11 and COVID-19. Since the Daffodil Project’s inception in 2001, over 400,000 volunteers have planted more than 9 million daffodil bulbs.

Kingsbridge Heights: Man Sought in Early Morning Non-Fatal Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person seen in the attached photo who they say is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred in Kingsbridge Heights.