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.

Teens Work to End Gun Violence

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

La Central YMCA in the South Bronx was filled with energy, purpose, and hope on June 6 during Gun Violence Awareness Month as students from University Prep Charter High School (UPREP) took center stage to present powerful research on how gun violence is affecting their lives, along with community-driven solutions for a safer Bronx.

UPDATE Second Annual Norwood Pride Festival Held

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY

After the success of the inaugural Norwood Pride Festival last year, Mosholu Preservation Corporation (MPC) and the Jerome Gun Hill Business Improvement District (BID) hosted the second edition of the festival on Sunday, June 15, held once again in the Williamsbridge Oval.

Op-Ed: Honoring Kehilla: Jewish Celebration of Zohran Mamdani’s Primary Win

By JANET CLARKE

For me, Zohran Mamdani’s win on June 24 is great cause for celebration, celebration as a longtime resident of The Bronx who, on a daily basis, sees the devastation wrought by the corporate-first policies Mamdani seeks to overturn.

AOC, Neguse Introduce Law to Impose Lifetime Ban on Members of Congress from Lobbying

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Congressman Joe Neguse of Colorado (CO-02) introduced the “Close the Revolving Door Act of 2025,” legislation on Friday, July 11 that, if passed, would impose a lifetime ban on former members of congress from becoming lobbyists.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Socialism

By DAVID GREENE

This week, following the recent win in the Democratic mayoral primary of Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (A.D. 36), a Democratic Socialist, we asked readers for their opinions on socialism. The Merriam Webster definition of socialism is any of various egalitarian economic and political theories or movements advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods.

Vendor Crackdown Continues as Confiscated Fruit is Donated to Local Shelters

By DAVID GREENE

NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY)’s vending unit has apparently stepped up its patrols together with members of the NYPD in an effort to curb illegal vending across the city.

UPDATE More Primary Reaction as Mamdani Extends Lead in Democratic Mayoral Primary with 56% of Vote

By SÍLE MOLONEY & MIRIAM QUINONES

NYC Board of Elections officials announced on Tuesday, July 1, that Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (A.D. 36), a Democratic socialist who attended the Bronx High School of Science, has expanded his lead (56% to 44%) in the Democratic mayoral primary after Round 3 of ranked choice voting reallocations, over Democratic top contender, Andrew Cuomo.

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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

Teens Work to End Gun Violence

UPDATE Second Annual Norwood Pride Festival Held

Op-Ed: Honoring Kehilla: Jewish Celebration of Zohran Mamdani’s Primary Win

AOC, Neguse Introduce Law to Impose Lifetime Ban on Members of Congress from Lobbying

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Socialism

Vendor Crackdown Continues as Confiscated Fruit is Donated to Local Shelters

UPDATE More Primary Reaction as Mamdani Extends Lead in Democratic Mayoral Primary with 56% of Vote