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: Police Appeal for Help Locating 16-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 16-year-old boy who is reported missing from the Bedford Park section of The Bronx.

Health Check: Community Action Creates Healthier Lives

By LIZ SPURRELL-HUSS

National Public Health Week 2026 is a time to recognize the power of prevention, the importance of community, and the responsibility we all share in building healthier, more equitable communities. Celebrated each April, and led by the American Public Health Association, the week highlights important issues such as mental health, access to care, environmental health, and the social factors that shape well-being.

UPDATE Bedford Park: 73-Year-Old Woman Without Heat & Hot Water due to Boiler Issue that Caused Evacuation

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 73-year-old woman who lives at 18 East 198th Street in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx said she remains without any heat or hot water in her apartment as the super awaits a part for the boiler system. The woman, Candida Sierra, said she is not alone and that several other residents are also affected.

Bronxites Show Up for Three “No Kings” Rallies Held Across the Borough on 3rd Nationwide “No Kings” Day

By DAVID GREENE

On a cold and blustery day on Saturday, March 28, 2026, several hundred Bronxites packed Lou Gehrig Plaza in the Concourse section of The Bronx, across the street from Bronx Borough Hall at East 161st Street and the Grand Concourse, to be part of history. Organizers of the nationwide “No Kings” movement said at least 8 million people turned out across the country at more than 3,300 locations for a third national protest the same day.

UPDATE More Reaction from the “Tax the Rich” Rally as April 1st Budget Deadline Extended

By SÍLE MOLONEY

After Independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) was the keynote speaker at a recent Bronx “Tax the Rich” rally organized by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) at Bedford Park’s Lehman College on March 29, Norwood News caught up with some of the attendees to get their take on the “Tax the Rich” proposal.

Norwood: Police Appeal for Help Locating 25-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is appealing to the public for help locating a 25-year-old man reported missing from the Norwood section of The Bronx.

Bedford Park: Boiler Issue and Suspected Gas Leak Causes Evacuation at 18 East 198th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no injuries reported following a gas leak inside a residential building in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx on Tuesday, March 31, according to the FDNY.

Dominican Heritage Month Marked at Bronx Borough Hall

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted her annual Dominican Heritage Month celebration on Wednesday, March 18, at the Grand Slam Banquet Hall, located at 478 East Tremont Avenue in the Tremont section of the borough.