Tenants and Elected Officials Gather To Protest Housing Conditions at Tracey Towers

By ARIEL PACHECO

Around 50 frustrated tenants joined local elected officials for a rally outside Bedford Park’s Tracey Towers on Saturday, June 15, to protest what they said are poor living conditions in the 871-unit housing complex. Residents say they have been grappling with a slew of problems like frequent water leaks, a significant rat infestation, and perpetually malfunctioning elevators for a number of years.

National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory from July 9 to July 10 at 8 p.m

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory warning New Yorkers of expected heat index values of up to 100 degrees in all five boroughs which will be in effect from July 9 to July 10 at 8 p.m.

Fordham Manor / University Heights: Man Sought for Armed Robbery Pattern

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the man seen in the attached photos who they say is wanted for questioning in connection to a robbery pattern that has been identified throughout the month of June across Fordham Manor and University Heights.

Wakefield: Man Arrested for Burglary & Sexual Assault of Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 30-year-old man has been arrested following a burglary and sexual assault of a woman in the Wakefield section of The Bronx, police said.

Bedford Park: Group Sought for Robbery of 62-Year-Old Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the three people seen in the attached video and photos who they say are wanted in connection to a robbery that occurred in Bedford Park in mid-June.

Williamsbridge: Man Sought for Stealing Car

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached media who they say are wanted in connection to a robbery that occurred in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx.

Olinville: One Senior Hospitalized as Two Sought for Assault & Robbery on East Gun Hill Road

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached photos who they say are sought in connection to a robbery that occurred in Olinville section of The Bronx in the early hours of Saturday morning, June 29.

Mayor, Council Speaker Strike Deal on $112.4 Billion Balanced FY 2025 Budget

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan, members of the City Council, and senior members of the Adams administration announced an agreement on Friday, June 28, for an on-time, balanced, and fiscally-responsible $112.4 billion adopted budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.

Petition Launched on Change.Org to Stop the Sale of Van Cortlandt Jewish Center

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An online petition was launched by a group called “Van Cortlandt” on June 9 on www.change.org to stop the proposed sale to a developer, as reported, of the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center (VCJC), located in the Van Cortlandt Village section of The Bronx. Though petitioners were asked to sign the petition by June 21, it appears to still be available.