UPDATE Suave Drilly, Drill Rap Artist from Norwood Area, Shot Dead in the South Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A Norwood/Bedford Park-based rapper whose real name is John Martinez was shot and killed in the Mott Haven section of The Bronx on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 15, police said. According to various sources, Martinez is known as drill rap artist, Suave Drilly.

Bedford Park: Police Appeal for Help Locating 30-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 30-year-old woman reported missing from Bedford Park.

UPDATE Bronx Democrats Endorse Mamdani for Mayor

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Democratic mayoral nominee and Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (A.D. 36) was back in The Bronx on Sept. 2 when he was joined by a majority of Bronx elected officials from the Bronx Democratic Party, alongside New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Public Advocate Jumanne Williams as they gave the candidate their formal endorsement in his upcoming bid to win the mayoral general election on Nov. 4.

Bronxites Invited to Nominate Teachers for Teaching Award with $400,000 in Prizes Up for Grabs

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Now entering its 7th year, The FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence, has announced the opening of nominations for its annual awards program, which recognizes and rewards extraordinary public school teachers who inspire learning through passion, creativity, and commitment.

Montefiore Hosting Free Flu Vaccination Clinics Throughout The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Montefiore’s Office of Community and Population Health is hosting free flu vaccination clinics at locations throughout The Bronx in the coming weeks.

University Heights: Four Sought for Gunpoint Robbery on Jerome Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the four people seen in the attached video and photos who they say are wanted in connection with a gunpoint robbery that occurred in the University Heights section of The Bronx.

Optimum Honors Hispanic Heritage Month by Launching its Annual Student Essay Contest

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Optimum, provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, has announced the launch of its annual Hispanic Heritage essay contest across its service area. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the essay contest recognizes and celebrates the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of generations of Hispanic Americans across the country.

Norwood: Woman Sought for Knifepoint Robbery on 210th Street

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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 a knifepoint robbery that occurred in Norwood.

Fordham Heights: No Injuries Reported after Fire Breaks out in Morris Ave Building Pending Demolition

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no injuries reported after a residential fire broke out in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Saturday morning, Oct. 11, just a few hours before the Fordham Road Fair kicked off a few blocks away.

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UPDATE Suave Drilly, Drill Rap Artist from Norwood Area, Shot Dead in the South Bronx

Bedford Park: Police Appeal for Help Locating 30-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing

UPDATE Bronx Democrats Endorse Mamdani for Mayor

Bronxites Invited to Nominate Teachers for Teaching Award with $400,000 in Prizes Up for Grabs

Montefiore Hosting Free Flu Vaccination Clinics Throughout The Bronx

University Heights: Four Sought for Gunpoint Robbery on Jerome Avenue

Optimum Honors Hispanic Heritage Month by Launching its Annual Student Essay Contest

Norwood: Woman Sought for Knifepoint Robbery on 210th Street

Fordham Heights: No Injuries Reported after Fire Breaks out in Morris Ave Building Pending Demolition