Norwood: Building Applications Filed with DOB to Expand Building at 3467 Knox Place to 3-Story Structure

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) to expand a two-story structure into a three-story residential building at 3467 Knox Place in the Norwood section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

Amid a Heatwave Forecast, EMS, DSS & Health Officials Advise New Yorkers How to Beat the Heat

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Emergency Management Department and the health department advised New Yorkers on Tuesday, July 25, to take precautions to beat the heat in the coming days. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for New York City, starting this Thursday, July 27.

Eastchester: Woman, 60, Dragged from Car & Assaulted, Car Robbed

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYPD officials are asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photo who they say is sought in connection with an assault and auto theft that occurred in Eastchester.

UPDATE Crotona: Ten Injured in Multiple Car Crash

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Ten people were injured following a multiple vehicle collision which involved an MTA bus and at least two other cars in the Crotona section of The Bronx on Sunday.

UPDATE Mt. Hope: Three Arrested following Fatal Shooting of One & Injury to Three Others

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said three people have now been arrested after a 34-year-old man died and three others were injured following a multiple shooting in the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx in 2023.

Rikers Closure Campaigners React to Death of Curtis Davis “7th Person to Die in NYC Jails in 2023”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Campaigners to close Rikers Island shared their reaction to news of the latest announced death at the jail. NYC Department of Correction officials said Curtis Davis, age 44, a detainee at Rikers Island jail, was found unresponsive in his cell in the George R. Vierno Center (GRVC) at approximately 5 a.m. on Sunday, July 23, as reported on Sunday by the NY Daily News.

Vigil to be held for Woodlawn Man who Died after Being Held in Police Custody

By DAVID GREENE

Officials have remained tight-lipped after a beloved Woodlawn Heights native died at Lincoln Hospital on July 14 after being held in police custody. Friends of Justin “Gusto” Gidora, 35, are expected to gather on Saturday night, July 22, in Van Cortlandt Park for a candlelight vigil in memory of the young man.

Norwood: Woman Injured following Apparent Hit & Run

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A person described as a pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle on Jerome Avenue by East Gun Hill Road in Norwood, FDNY officials said.

Crotona: HPD Launches Affordable Housing Lottery for Units at 1818 Prospect Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery, described as affordable, for five units at 1818 Prospect Avenue, a 7-story, residential building in the Crotona section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

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Norwood: Building Applications Filed with DOB to Expand Building at 3467 Knox Place to 3-Story Structure

Amid a Heatwave Forecast, EMS, DSS & Health Officials Advise New Yorkers How to Beat the Heat

Eastchester: Woman, 60, Dragged from Car & Assaulted, Car Robbed

UPDATE Crotona: Ten Injured in Multiple Car Crash

UPDATE Mt. Hope: Three Arrested following Fatal Shooting of One & Injury to Three Others

Rikers Closure Campaigners React to Death of Curtis Davis “7th Person to Die in NYC Jails in 2023”

Vigil to be held for Woodlawn Man who Died after Being Held in Police Custody

Norwood: Woman Injured following Apparent Hit & Run

Crotona: HPD Launches Affordable Housing Lottery for Units at 1818 Prospect Avenue