Ben Franklin Reform Democratic Club Hail “Grassroots Support” in Petition Drive

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club members said the club demonstrated its organizing strength during petition season, submitting more than 3,400 Democratic signatures last month on behalf of its endorsed candidates in the upcoming June 24 Democratic Primary.

USPS Reminds Customers to Check and Maintain Their Mailboxes During National Mailbox Awareness Week

By SÍLE MOLONEY

With National Mailbox Improvement Week taking place from May 18 to 24, the U.S. Postal Service is encouraging customers to inspect, maintain, and upgrade their mailboxes to help ensure safe, secure, and efficient mail delivery.

Mayor Visits Norwood’s North Bronx Islamic Center as he Plays the Electoral Long Game

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A day after New York City Mayor Eric Adams released what he described as the “Best Budget Ever” on May 1, saying the balanced $115.1 billion budget focuses, among other areas, on safety, affordability and quality of life, he paid a visit to Norwood’s North Bronx Islamic Center & Jam-E-Masjid on East 205th Street and Bainbridge Avenue for a closed press event in front of a male audience to deliver remarks at the center’s Jummah prayer.

Mayor Unveils $115.1 Billion “Best Budget Ever” with $28.3M for Hunts Point Market & $30M for CUNY

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams released what he described as the “Best Budget Ever” on Thursday, May 1, saying the balanced $115.1 billion, 2026 fiscal year (FY) executive budget focuses, among other areas, on safety, affordability and quality of life. It includes funding of $28.3 million for the Hunts Point Market, and $30M for CUNY, among other investments.

UPDATE Melrose: Police Investigation Ongoing After Toddler Found Unattended

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is appealing to the public for help locating the parents or guardian of an unidentified child found in the Melrose section of Bronx.

Allerton: Police Appeal for Help Locating 14-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a a 14-year-old boy who is reporting missing from the Allerton section of The Bronx.

Allerton: NYPD Appeal for Help Locating 24-Year-old Man Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating a 24-year-old man reported missing from the Allerton section of The Bronx.

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

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating a 16-year-old girl reported missing from the Baychester section of The Bronx.

Op-Ed: Our Moral Moment

By SILVIA BLUMENFELD

These days, friends here in The Bronx, and all across the country, are telling me that they have stopped listening to the news. I can’t say the same, but in a way, I really do get the reason for that phenomenon.