Thousands Line the Streets for 39th Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade Despite Rainy Day

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

The 39th edition of the Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade was proudly celebrated on Saturday, May 10, and not even the rain could dampen the spirits of the parade marchers and spectators from sharing in the joyous occasion.

UPDATE Mayor Announces $1 Million Investment in Animal Care Centers to Increase Capacity, Hire More Staff & More

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Saturday, July 26, a new $1 million investment in Animal Care Centers of New York City (ACC) to increase capacity to better care for the animal shelter populations in Manhattan and Queens and improve shelter conditions by supporting the hiring and training of 14 additional staff for those locations.

New Mexican Owner Keeps Greek Tradition Going at Nick’s Garden Coffee Shop

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Nick’s Garden Coffee Shop, a traditional Greek diner located at 2953 Webster Avenue and Bedford Park Boulevard, has been serving the local Norwood and Bedford Park communities for over 30 years. Founded by Greek immigrants, it was purchased last year by Carlos Jiminez, a native of Mexico.

Sanchez, NYC Parks Celebrate Upgrade of Fordham Landing Basketball Courts with New Backboards

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Parks Bronx Borough Commissioner Jessy Aponte joined District 14 City Council Member Pierina Sanchez on Friday, June 2, to celebrate the installation of brand-new backboards at the Fordham Landing Basketball Courts in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx.

Politicians Join M.S. 45 Principal & Students to Break Ground on $6.05 Million Playground Renovation

By ARIEL PACHECO

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and Councilman Oswald Feliz (C.D. 15) joined students and Doreen Kendall, principal of M.S. 45, the Thomas C. Giordano School, in Belmont on June 27 to break ground on a new $6.05 million renovation of the school’s playground.

Fordham Heights: Female Suspect Sought after 77-Year-Old Woman with Walker is Robbed

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo and video who they say is wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx.

Bronx Elected Officials Ask Charter Communications and Altice USA to Restore NY1 Service to The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81), who broadly represents the northwest Bronx, in collaboration with elected Bronx representatives, has written a letter dated July 15, 2025, to Charter Communications and Altice USA regarding the loss of service of the TV station, NY1, in The Bronx.

Williamsbridge: 17-Year-Old Girl Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of 16-Year-Old Girl

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 16-year-old girl has died following a fatal stabbing inside an apartment in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx, police said. It follows another, recent separate fatal stabbing of a 40-year-old woman also inside an apartment in the nearby Wakefield section of The Bronx on June 28.

Concourse: $1 Million Price Tag Puts the “Public” into “Public” Bathroom in Joyce Kilmer Park

By DAVID GREENE

NYC Parks recently announced the launch of a new pilot public bathroom program, opening five new public bathrooms across the city. The Bronx restroom, located in the Concourse section of the borough, opened to mixed reviews, especially after residents learned of the $1 million price tag which facilitates doing their business.

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Thousands Line the Streets for 39th Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade Despite Rainy Day

UPDATE Mayor Announces $1 Million Investment in Animal Care Centers to Increase Capacity, Hire More Staff & More

New Mexican Owner Keeps Greek Tradition Going at Nick’s Garden Coffee Shop

Sanchez, NYC Parks Celebrate Upgrade of Fordham Landing Basketball Courts with New Backboards

Politicians Join M.S. 45 Principal & Students to Break Ground on $6.05 Million Playground Renovation

Fordham Heights: Female Suspect Sought after 77-Year-Old Woman with Walker is Robbed

Bronx Elected Officials Ask Charter Communications and Altice USA to Restore NY1 Service to The Bronx

Williamsbridge: 17-Year-Old Girl Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of 16-Year-Old Girl

Concourse: $1 Million Price Tag Puts the “Public” into “Public” Bathroom in Joyce Kilmer Park