“Operation Padlock” Continues

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

The latest government crackdown of unauthorized smoke shops, “Operation Padlock to Protect,” continues across Norwood and Bedford Park as two smoke shops and a deli were recently shut down and untaxed cigarettes, vapes, and bags of cannabis were confiscated.

Tracey Towers Residents Mark 50th Anniversary of Housing Complex

By ARIEL PACHECO

Residents of Bedford Park’s Tracey Towers gathered to commemorate the building’s 50th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 3. Elected officials, local vendors, and community members also joined the celebration.

52nd Precinct Community Council Bestows Honors on Members of the Community

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

The 52nd Precinct Community Council held their last monthly meeting before their annual summer break, on June 20 at Monroe College in Fordham Manor, where several community members were recognized for their outstanding service and dedication to the community.

UPDATE Flood Advisory Issued until Aug 7 at 1 A.M. for The Bronx, FDNY Respond to Car Stuck in Water

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory effective Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 10 p.m. until Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 1 a.m. for Bronx County. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Tributes Paid to the Late Phyllis Gibson, Mother of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Tributes are being paid to Ms. Phyllis Gibson, mother of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, who announced her death on Monday, Aug. 5.

Elections 2024: Will Immigration Decide the Upcoming Presidential Election? Bronx Voters Weigh In

By SHERICA DALEY

“I will not demonize immigrants!” said U.S. President Joe Biden as part of his March 8th State of the Union speech during which he addressed the global migrant crisis, exacerbated by both the wars in Ukraine and in the Middle East. Biden made immigration one of the central issues of his presidential re-election campaign as had his opponent, former U.S. President Donold Trump.

Queens Woman Charged with Immigration Scam Stealing $73K from Bronxites of Caribbean Descent

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Wednesday, July 31, that a Queens woman has been charged with defrauding ten Bronxites of Carribbean descent out of $73,000 by promising to improve their immigration status.

City Marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30

By SÍLE MOLONEY

“World Day Against Trafficking in Persons” is marked on July 30. According to the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (MOEDGBV), human trafficking is the use of power and control to force, trick, or coerce someone into engaging in providing labor or services, which can include commercial sex.

Attorney General James Secures 10-Year Ban on Wayne LaPierre, Former VP with the NRA

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a 10-year ban on former Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre from the National Rifle Association (NRA), and a court direction that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and the NRA propose reforms to be enacted at the NRA following years of mismanagement.

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“Operation Padlock” Continues

Tracey Towers Residents Mark 50th Anniversary of Housing Complex

52nd Precinct Community Council Bestows Honors on Members of the Community

UPDATE Flood Advisory Issued until Aug 7 at 1 A.M. for The Bronx, FDNY Respond to Car Stuck in Water

Tributes Paid to the Late Phyllis Gibson, Mother of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson

Elections 2024: Will Immigration Decide the Upcoming Presidential Election? Bronx Voters Weigh In

Queens Woman Charged with Immigration Scam Stealing $73K from Bronxites of Caribbean Descent

City Marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30