Quality of Life

UPDATE Norwood: Teen Stomped on in Oval Park Reportedly Missing Since February Mom Says

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A video circulating online showing a young female teen being assaulted and stomped on in the face by a group of other teens on Wednesday, April 1, in the Williamsbridge Oval park in the Norwood section of The Bronx, has been reported missing, according to the teen’s mom. The brutal incident took place where 14-year-old of Ángel Miguel Mendoza Hernández was fatally stabbed during a group assault on Aug. 5, 2025.

Injured Firefighter in Bedford Park Firehouse Blaze Released from Jacobi Medical Center

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Following the fire that broke out at the Bedford Park firehouse for Engine 79/Latter 37 on Briggs Avenue on Thursday, March 26, in which 14 firefighters were injured, on Thursday, April 2, one of the injured firefighters, Laurie Galioto, from Ladder Company 37 was discharged from Jacobi Medical Center in Morris Park and was greeted on his release by his co-workers and fire unit. 

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the “No Kings” Movement

By DAVID GREENE
This week, we asked readers their opinions on the growing “No Kings” movement after three Bronx rallies were held in the borough on Saturday, March 28, including one at East 161st Street in front of Bronx Borough Hall, one in the northwest Bronx and one in the East Bronx.

Tremont: Three Sought for Attempted Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the three people seen in the attached media who they say are wanted in connection with an attempted assault that occurred in the Tremont section of The Bronx.

TAKE 5 Top-Prize Ticket Sold in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York Lottery announced Sunday, March 29, one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the March 28 Take 5 Evening drawing. The ticket worth $32,438 was sold at Unionport Candy LLC, located at 1541 Unionport Road.