Bedford Park: Boiler Issue and Suspected Gas Leak Causes Evacuation at 18 East 198th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no injuries reported following a gas leak inside a residential building in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx on Tuesday, March 31, according to the FDNY.

Dominican Heritage Month Marked at Bronx Borough Hall

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted her annual Dominican Heritage Month celebration on Wednesday, March 18, at the Grand Slam Banquet Hall, located at 478 East Tremont Avenue in the Tremont section of the borough.

UPDATE Bernie to Boomers: “Tax the Rich” as April 1st Budget Deadline Extended

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), the keynote speaker at a recent Bronx “Tax the Rich” rally organized by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), brought his usual passion, this time, to Bedford Park’s Lehman College, as he appealed to both Gen X and Boomer legislators alike to help the next generation live an affordable life of dignity.

UPDATE Bedford Park: Minor Injuries Reported after Two-Vehicle Crash on Grand Concourse

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said there were minor injuries reported following a two-vehicle car crash in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx on Monday evening, March 30.

UPDATE Morris Heights: 21-Year-Old Man Shot in the Head on Harrison Ave Dies, Murder Investigation Underway

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A crowd of about 100 people, including faith-based leaders, community activists, cure violence advocates, and several family members who have lost loved ones to violence gathered for a “Safer Streets Community Rally” outside the Kingsbridge Armory at West Kingsbridge Road and Reservoir Avenue in Kingsbridge Heights on Tuesday, March 10.

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.

UPDATE Norwood: 35-Year-Old Man Dies following Stabbing on Webster Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 35-year-old man has died in the Norwood section of The Bronx following a night-time stabbing on Webster Avenue, police said.

UPDATE Norwood: No Injuries Reported after Car Bursts into Flames in Jerome Ave Parking Lot

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A male driver is safe after his car ignited when he turned the key in the engine as it was parked inside an elevated parking lot in the Norwood section of the Bronx on Saturday morning, March 28.

Three Teens Indicted for Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Christopher Redding & Wounding of Two Teens

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Friday, March 27, that three youths have been indicted for murder, manslaughter, assault, and other related charges in the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Christopher Redding in the Kingsbridge section of The Bronx last month, and the wounding of two other teens during the same incident.

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Bedford Park: Boiler Issue and Suspected Gas Leak Causes Evacuation at 18 East 198th Street

Dominican Heritage Month Marked at Bronx Borough Hall

UPDATE Bernie to Boomers: “Tax the Rich” as April 1st Budget Deadline Extended

UPDATE Bedford Park: Minor Injuries Reported after Two-Vehicle Crash on Grand Concourse

UPDATE Morris Heights: 21-Year-Old Man Shot in the Head on Harrison Ave Dies, Murder Investigation Underway

TAKE 5 Top-Prize Ticket Sold in The Bronx

UPDATE Norwood: 35-Year-Old Man Dies following Stabbing on Webster Avenue

UPDATE Norwood: No Injuries Reported after Car Bursts into Flames in Jerome Ave Parking Lot

Three Teens Indicted for Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Christopher Redding & Wounding of Two Teens