NYSNA Allege Montefiore Plans to Replace Some Nurses with AI Systems

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) alleged Wednesday, July 1, that Montefiore Health System, a private hospital system operating in The Bronx and Westchester Counties, is planning to lay off real nurses and replace them with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software. According to the union, the affected nurses are those who “use their decades of bedside experience and clinical judgement to review insurance denials and make sure patients get the care they need covered by insurance.”

Primaries 2026: Bronx Voters Reflect on Election Day

By SÍLE MOLONEY & MIRIAM QUIÑONES

Norwood News spoke to voters in and around Bronx Community District 7 in the North Bronx on Election Day to ask for their reflections and views on the primaries on June 23. We first spoke to some voters in the vicinity of Kingsbridge Road and Jerome Avenue in Kingsbridge Heights section close to P.S. 86 and P.S. 340 polling stations.

UPDATE Pelham Gardens: 60-Year-Old Man Reported Missing Now Found

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said a 60-year-old man who had been reported missing from the Pelham Gardens section of The Bronx has been located.

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

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is appealing to the public for help locating a 16-year-old boy reported missing from the Bedford Park section of The Bronx.

UPDATE Wakefield: 29-Year-Old Man Reported Missing Now Found

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said a 29-year-old man who had been reported missing from the Wakefield section of The Bronx is now found.

Van Cortlandt Village: Police Appeal for Help Locating 17-Year-Old Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 17-year-old girl reported missing from the Van Cortlandt Village section of The Bronx.

Op-Ed: Orange and Blue Sunset: The True Majesty from 1999 to 2026

By MICHAEL COLON

Just like the beginning of a Broadway play, the stage is bare and the curtains gently rise, causing the audience to lean forward in their seats with growing anticipation. Hands clap, voices cheer, and passion blends seamlessly with appreciation as the performers bring a story to life. The theater shines brightly as the actors showcase their art, creating an experience that captivates everyone watching.

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

By SILE MOLONEY

The NYPD is appealing to the public for help locating a 16-year-old girl reported missing from the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx.

UPDATE Primaries 2026: Will Working Families Party Wave Finally Upend Legacy Politics in the Northwest Bronx?

By JENNA POST & SÍLE MOLONEY

Local voters will no doubt be aware of a growing progressive Democratic movement in the Northwest Bronx, and in The Bronx generally, as in much of New York City over the past several years. Past notable wins have included State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33) in 2010, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) in 2018, along with former State Sen. Alessandria Biaggi, and former Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) in 2020.