Health Check: ‘Tis the Season to Eat Healthily

By RAISHA HERNANDEZ

Is it possible to eat and drink healthier during the fall and winter holidays, and still indulge in the family’s favorite recipes? Think steaming Mac ‘n Cheese, juicy pork shoulder, sweet potato casserole, collard greens, or piping hot chocolate. Eating and drinking healthier during the holidays can be challenging, but manageable with thoughtful planning and a balanced approach. Thankfully, you can still enjoy your beloved dishes and drinks while minding your health. Here are some tips to help you enjoy the festive season:

City and State Officials Celebrate Opening of St. James Terrace

By ARIEL PACHECO

State, City and local officials, including those from New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the newly constructed St. James Terrace, a mixed-income, affordable, and supportive housing development located at 2520 Jerome Avenue in Fordham Manor on Oct. 29.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Bronx Teachers’ Capacity to Teach Multilingual Students

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Lehman College announced in November it received federal funding of $8.4 million to train multilingual teachers for Bronx schools. This week, we asked readers if, in their opinion, public school teachers are equipped to handle the high percentage of Bronx students in their classrooms for whom English is not the first language spoken at home.

Bedford Park: Man Sought for Robbery and Dog Attack

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is requesting the public’s help identifying and locating the person seen in the attached photo, who they say is wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx.

Bronx Man Gets 12 Years for Beating & Starving Two Teens Left in His Care

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11, that a Bronx man was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree assault in the beating and starving of a teenage brother and sister for weeks, as previously reported.

Fordham Heights: Man Sought in Nonfatal Shooting of 30-Year-Old Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the person seen in the attached photos who they say is sought in connection to a non-fatal shooting that occurred in Fordham Heights.

NWS: “Strong/Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain Expected” Wednesday December 11

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Officials from the New York office of the National Weather Service (NWS) said on Tuesday, Dec. 10, that a strong frontal system will bring heavy rain and strong to damaging winds to much of New York throughout Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Fordham Manor: Man Charged for Bringing Loaded Machine Gun into Subway Released on Bail

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Tuesday, Dec. 10, that the Bronx man who was arrested for bringing a loaded machine gun into Kingsbridge Road subway station on Election Day, Nov. 5, has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon and additional charges. As reported, the man was caught by police with an assault-style rifle and a large-capacity magazine in his backpack inside the station.

Council Member Oswald Feliz Hosts Annual Turkey Giveaway for Thanksgiving

By ARIEL PACHECO

District 15 City Councilmember Oswald Feliz hosted his Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Monday, Nov. 25, where hundreds of local community members lined up to receive free turkeys and fresh produce at Rose Hill Park at the intersection of Webster Avenue and East Fordham Road in Fordham Manor.