Belmont: Building Application Filed with DOB for New 8-Story Building at 2324 Webster Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 8-story, mixed-use building at 2324 Webster Avenue in the Belmont section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

Fordham Manor: Two Injured in Jerome Avenue Crash

By DAVID GREENE

Two people were injured in the Fordham Manor neighborhood in an early morning crash when a vehicle struck a pillar of the elevated subway line along Jerome Avenue, City officials said.

University Heights: Popular Deli, Discount Store Destroyed in Fire

By DAVID GREENE

A fire that broke out inside a popular University Heights deli and that spread to an adjacent 99 Cents store took firefighters more than 90 minutes to extinguish, FDNY officials said. The fire caused a lot of damage to the two businesses, leaving a shell of the one-story structure remaining.

Mt. Hope: Police Appeal to Public for Help in Murder Investigation of 50-Year-old Man from Hunts Point

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help gathering information following a fatal stabbing in the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on whether the City Prepares Adequately for Heatwaves

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers if in their opinion, the City of New York adequately prepares residents for heatwaves.

UPDATE Bedford Park: Two Firefighters Injured in Fire at 3071 Villa Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Two firefighters were injured responding to a fire in Bedford Park on Wednesday afternoon, FDNY officials said.

Williamsbridge: Police Appeal to Public for Help Identifying Man & Vehicle after Three Men are Shot

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the person and vehicle seen in the attached photos, adding that the person is sought in connection with an assault that occurred last week in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx in which three people were shot.

UPDATE Bedford Park: Two Households Assisted by Red Cross after Fire at 3050 Grand Concourse

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY said there were no reported injuries following an afternoon residential fire in Bedford Park on Monday, June 24. However, a resident of the affected building later disputed this.

Norwood Residents Hold Art Event in Support of Gaza in the Williamsbridge Oval

By SÍLE MOLONEY & MIRIAM QUIÑONES

Bronx Neighbors for Palestine held a “Make Art to Let Gaza Live” event in the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood, by the Reservoir Oval West entrance, on Sunday afternoon, June 9. The event was organized in efforts to raise awareness about the plight of everyday Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank amid the ongoing war with Israel.

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Belmont: Building Application Filed with DOB for New 8-Story Building at 2324 Webster Avenue

Fordham Manor: Two Injured in Jerome Avenue Crash

University Heights: Popular Deli, Discount Store Destroyed in Fire

Mt. Hope: Police Appeal to Public for Help in Murder Investigation of 50-Year-old Man from Hunts Point

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on whether the City Prepares Adequately for Heatwaves

UPDATE Bedford Park: Two Firefighters Injured in Fire at 3071 Villa Avenue

Williamsbridge: Police Appeal to Public for Help Identifying Man & Vehicle after Three Men are Shot

UPDATE Bedford Park: Two Households Assisted by Red Cross after Fire at 3050 Grand Concourse

Norwood Residents Hold Art Event in Support of Gaza in the Williamsbridge Oval