UPDATE After Much Speculation, Andrew Cuomo Announces Run for Mayor

By SÍLE MOLONEY

After months of speculation, former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday, March 1, via an online campaign video, that he is running for mayor of New York City.

Marble Hill: Two Sought for Opening Fire in Broad Daylight on Broadway

By DAVID GREENE

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the people seen in the attached photos and videos who they say are sought in connection with a reckless endangerment incident that occurred on Friday, Dec. 27, in Marble Hill.

Norwood: Man Assaulted by Two Others Near French Charley’s Playground

By DAVID GREENE

A 30-year-old man was assaulted in Norwood on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, police said.

Olinville: Marcus Garvey Square Unveiled

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Huddled under raingear, tents, and umbrellas, a proud group of Bronx residents gathered in Olinville under the East Gun Hill Road elevated subway tracks and the day’s drizzle on Friday, Nov. 22, to see a long campaign by community activists come to fruition with the renaming of Williamsbridge Square as Marcus Garvey Square.

UPDATE Torres and AOC Write to Governor Opposing NYS DOT’s Cross Bronx Expressway Connector Roads Plan

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Congressmembers Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) announced on Nov. 18 that they have written to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul opposing the New York State Department of Transportation’s latest plans for a connector road in the South Bronx.

UPDATE Fordham Manor: No Injuries Reported following Residential Fire at 2395 Grand Concourse

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no reported injuries following a residential fire in Fordham on Sunday night according to the FDNY.

UPDATE Norwood: Brush Fire Breaks Out in Williamsbridge Oval

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY said a brush fire broke out in the Williamsbridge Oval park in Norwood on Saturday night, Nov. 16.

Fordham Manor: 56-Year-Old Man Shot in Devoe Park in Suspected Domestic Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 56-year-old man is stable in hospital after he was shot in Fordham Manor on Thursday, police said.

Fordham Manor: “Bronx Fit Fest” Draws Large Crowds of Kids & Adults for Fun-Filled Day

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Adults and kids alike were drawn by the beautiful sunny weather, music, and good vibes at St. James Park in Fordham Manor on Saturday, Oct. 5, for the Annual Bronx Fit Fest.

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UPDATE After Much Speculation, Andrew Cuomo Announces Run for Mayor

Marble Hill: Two Sought for Opening Fire in Broad Daylight on Broadway

Norwood: Man Assaulted by Two Others Near French Charley’s Playground

Olinville: Marcus Garvey Square Unveiled

UPDATE Torres and AOC Write to Governor Opposing NYS DOT’s Cross Bronx Expressway Connector Roads Plan

UPDATE Fordham Manor: No Injuries Reported following Residential Fire at 2395 Grand Concourse

UPDATE Norwood: Brush Fire Breaks Out in Williamsbridge Oval

Fordham Manor: 56-Year-Old Man Shot in Devoe Park in Suspected Domestic Incident

Fordham Manor: “Bronx Fit Fest” Draws Large Crowds of Kids & Adults for Fun-Filled Day