Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz Hosts Annual Holiday Food Drive Throughout District 81

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81), who represents some or all of the northwest Bronx neighborhoods of Norwood, Bedford Park, Fieldston, Woodlawn, Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Spuyten Duyvil, and Van Cortlandt Village, and his team were busy over the recent lead-up to Thanksgiving organizing some food and turkey giveaways throughout the district.

Norwood: Heather Guerino of Crusaders for Children’s Rights Honored at Special Luncheon

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Heather Guerino of Crusaders for Children’s Rights was honored during a special surprise luncheon held Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Williamsbridge Oval Park Recreation Center in Williamsbridge Oval park in the Norwood section of The Bronx.

UPDATE Van Cortlandt Park: Open Call for Architects, Artists, and Designers to Reimagine African Burial Ground

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) and Design Trust for Public Space NYC are calling on architects, artists, and designers to reimagine the African Burial Ground located in Van Cortlandt Park through a Design Ideas Competition.

Annual Fordham Road Fair Held Amid Rain as Fordham Road NYC BID Marks 20th Anniversary

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Annual Fordham Road Fair went ahead despite what was a pretty rainy day on Saturday, Oct. 11. Held along East Fordham Road roughly between the Grand Concourse and Webster Avenue, it was hosted by the Fordham Road Business Improvement District (BID), which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

University Heights: Two Sought for Knifepoint Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the two people seen in the attached video who they said are wanted in connection with a knifepoint robbery that occurred in University Heights.

UPDATE Watch the “Corpse Flower” Bloom During 48-Hour Window in Person or via NYBG’s Livestream

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Just in time for Halloween, New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) officials said the infamous Amorphophallus titanum, commonly known as “the corpse flower,” is starting to bloom at the garden, unleashing what they say is its legendary stench and stunning beauty.

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Police Make Arrest after 35-Year-Old Woman is Fatally Stabbed on E Kingsbridge Rd

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said they have arrested a 28-year-old man following the fatal stabbing of a 35-year-old woman in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx.

Van Cortlandt Park: Man Sought for Nonfatal Shooting of two Female Teenagers

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 non-fatal shooting that occurred in Van Cortlandt Park.

Morris Park Hosts 48th Annual Bronx Columbus Day Parade

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

An nor’easter may have kept some spectators at home, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of attendees nor participants in the 48th Annual Bronx Columbus Day Parade which took place in Morris Park on Sunday, Oct. 12.

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Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz Hosts Annual Holiday Food Drive Throughout District 81

Norwood: Heather Guerino of Crusaders for Children’s Rights Honored at Special Luncheon

UPDATE Van Cortlandt Park: Open Call for Architects, Artists, and Designers to Reimagine African Burial Ground

Annual Fordham Road Fair Held Amid Rain as Fordham Road NYC BID Marks 20th Anniversary

University Heights: Two Sought for Knifepoint Robbery

UPDATE Watch the “Corpse Flower” Bloom During 48-Hour Window in Person or via NYBG’s Livestream

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Police Make Arrest after 35-Year-Old Woman is Fatally Stabbed on E Kingsbridge Rd

Van Cortlandt Park: Man Sought for Nonfatal Shooting of two Female Teenagers

Morris Park Hosts 48th Annual Bronx Columbus Day Parade