Williamsbridge: Group Sought for Opening Fire on Moving Vehicle

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached media who they say are sought in connection to an attempted assault that occurred in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx.

Manhattan Male Model Charged for Vicious Fatal Stabbing in South Bronx Apartment Building Lobby

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Dec. 4 that a Manhattan model has been charged with murder, manslaughter, and related charges in the fatal stabbing of a 35-year-old man in a Grand Concourse apartment building lobby in the South Bronx in November 2024.

Allerton: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as “Affordable” for Units at 790 Allerton Ave

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery described as “affordable” for units at 790 Allerton Avenue, a 7-story, mixed-use building in the Allerton section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

Bedford Park: “Deeply Affordable” Housing Development Opens at 2736 Creston Avenue

By ARIEL PACHECO

A new Affordable Housing Services (AHS) site has opened at 2736 Creston Avenue in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Officials say the new site has created nearly 400 “deeply affordable homes for New Yorkers in shelter” through the AHS initiative” in 2024.

Michael Blake Launches Candidacy for Mayor

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Hon. Rev. Michael Blake, a former Bronx assemblyman for Assembly District 79, announced his campaign for Mayor of New York City at Sankofa Haus in the South Bronx on Tuesday, Nov. 26, under the theme “Tomorrow Begins Today.”

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.

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.

New Labor Agreement Hopeful Sign for Kingsbridge Armory?

By SÍLE MOLONEY

When New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Nov. 21 that two Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) had been secured with the New York City Building & Construction Trades Council (BCTC) for various major City development projects, the news garnered positive feedback from Sandra Lobo, executive director of the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC). Lobo is a co-chair of the “Together for Kingsbridge” visioning process and coalition behind the redevelopment of the City-owned Kingsbridge Armory.

Funding for New Elevators & Free Turkeys Make for a Happy Thanksgiving at Tracey Towers

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Assemblymember John Zaccaro, Jr. (A.D. 80) has announced he secured $10 million in State funding that will be used to replace the elevators at Tracey Towers with new ones.