Fordham Heights: Construction Applications Filed with DOB for 7-Story Building at 2043 Webster Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Applications to obtain a construction permit have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, seven-story, mixed-use building at 2043 Webster Avenue in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between East 178th Street and East 180th Street, the lot is a 9 minute walk from the 182-183rd Street subway station and a 10-minute walk from Tremont Avenue subway station, according to Google Maps, both serviced by the B and D trains. Arjan Gjushi is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed 74-foot-tall development will yield 34,404 square

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

The Bronx has no shortage of musical performers looking for opportunities to showcase their talents on stage. On Saturday, Aug. 27, the inaugural “Da’ Block Music & Art Festival” will take place at The Bronx Brewery, located at 856 East 136th Street in the Port Morris section of the borough. Described in a press release as “the first major music festival in The Bronx,” organizers hope it will “empower local music in the borough, create a safe space for culture, and provide a platform for the local community to build a lasting creative legacy.” The festival is

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 which supporters say will help reduce inflation and invest in clean energy. “I doubt it will be a good thing, because they’re picking and choosing who they want to help with lowering prescription drugs; they want to only help the people on Medicaid or Medicare. What about the people who don’t have Medicaid? If they have no benefits, no health insurance, no nothing, what about them? Yes, absolutely, it will help the seniors. I’m not really into all the politics; it’s like they

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

A contentious community Harm Reduction Forum was recently held to address drug use in and around Poe Park. Some complaints were vehemently expressed in raised voices, and the level of frustration was palpable among Fordham Manor residents at the increasing levels of drug use and criminal activity observed in and around the park. A flyer announcing the Aug. 8th community meeting was billed as a forum “to discuss solutions and resources to address neighborhood concerns about syringe litter and people gathering near the Kingsbridge overpass and Poe Park.” Held inside Monroe College’s Mintz Auditorium, the well-attended event was

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 30-year-old woman reported missing on Wednesday, Aug. 24, in Morris Heights. Paris said Paris Burke of 1731 Harrison Avenue, Apt#4E, Bronx, NY, was last seen Monday, Aug. 15, at 8 a.m., leaving her home. She is described as female, around 5 feet, 6 inches tall, Black, weighs 140 pounds, has a medium build, dark complexion, brown eyes and short black hair. She was last seen wearing black and white shorts, a red and white tank top, and blue sneakers. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call

By SÍLE MOLONEY, JOSÉ A. GIRALT, EMILY SAWAKED, DAVID GREENE & MIRIAM QUIÑONES

After the polls closed on Tuesday, Aug. 23, on the second of two separate Primary Election Days held in 2022, due to redistricting, New York City Board of Elections released the initial, unofficial results in the congressional and State senate races, based on the majority of returned poll site scanners, which cover both early votes and election day votes. Below are some of the results of the various Bronx races, following a voter turnout described by one Norwood News reporter as “anemic.” Indeed, the situation raises questions not only about voter fatigue, but also about the overall cost to

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The video shows two suspects sought in connection with a Bronx robbery pattern during one of the incidents which took place on Sunday, Aug. 14, at around 2.58 p.m. at University Avenue and West 180th Street, in University Heights,. Video courtesy of the NYPD. The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating the two people seen in the attached photos and video who are sought for questioning in connection with a robbery pattern identified in The Bronx, in the boundaries of the 46th and 42nd Precincts. Police said the first incident took place on Sunday, Aug. 14, at around

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD has issued a new appeal seeking the public’s help in locating a 13-year-old girl, reported missing in University Heights. Police first reported on Monday, Aug. 22, that Luna Elias, 13, of 2337 Andrews Avenue in The Bronx was reported missing and had last been seen that same day, Aug. 22, at 2 p.m., leaving her home. She was described as female, around 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds, and has black eyes and red hair. She was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, black pants, and black/white sneakers. On Friday, Aug. 26, police issued

By SÍLE MOLONEY

This story was originally published on Aug. 22, 2022, before the August 2022 Democratic primary election in S.D. 33. State Sen. Gustavo Rivera has since won the S.D. 33 Democratic primary and is now the Democratic nominee in the S.D. 33 general election on Nov. 8. Your poll site may have changed. Check your voting card before you go to vote. State Sen. Gustovo Rivera (S.D. 33) and lawyer and former Board of Elections commissioner, Miguelina Camilo, went head to head once again in advance of the upcoming Democratic primary election for redrawn Senate District 33 on Tuesday, Aug.