Bronx BP Hosts Annual Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony at Borough Hall, Honors Various Residents

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted the annual Juneteenth flag-raising celebration outside Borough Hall located at 851 Grand Concourse on Tuesday, June 18. Signed into law on May 17, 2021, by U.S. President Joe Biden, Juneteenth is celebrating its 3rd year as an official U.S. holiday commemorating the end of slavery in Texas and the United States.

Fieldston: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 40-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 40-year-old woman from who has been reported missing from the Fieldston section of The Bronx.

Violent Start to Gun Violence Awareness Month

By DAVID GREENE

At least seven people have been murdered in The Bronx, according to the NYPD, in the first 14 days of June, which marks “Gun Violence Awareness Month.” Five of those victims were stabbed, while two victims were shot, police said.

52nd Precinct Hosts 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Walk

By ARIEL PACHECO

Over 100 students, police officers, teachers, and community members gathered at the NYPD’s 52nd Precinct in Norwood for the Precinct’s 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Walk on May 29.

Van Cortlandt Jewish Center Board President & Chair Respond to Allegations of Disinformation re Sale of Center

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Van Cortlandt Jewish Center (VCJC) President Stu Harris and Board Chair Jack Kleinfeld have responded to a recent op-ed published in the Norwood News in relation to the proposed sale of the center.

Op-Ed: The VCJC Disinformation and Distortion Campaign

By GARY AXELBANK

Van Cortlandt Jewish Center (VCJC) President Stu Harris and Board Chair Jack Kleinfeld have succeeded in boasting about their disinformation and distortion campaign that has resulted in the worst possible real estate deal available, not only for the VCJC congregation, but for the community at large as well.

Health Check: Collaborating with the Community on Health & Wellness Education

By CARLOS TEJADA

On a typical month, I get to connect with hundreds of people at churches, community centers, colleges, shelters and more as a community health specialist within Montefiore Hospital’s Office of Community and Population Health. One person I met at a community education event is Matthew Greco, events manager for Presbyterian Senior Services (PSS) Life! University.

Bedford Park: No Injuries Reported after Stove Fire on East 205th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

FDNY units were called to respond to a fire that broke out in a residential building in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx on Saturday afternoon, June 15.

VCJC Votes to Sell Center & Return as Partial Tenants

By SÍLE MOLONEY

After news broke earlier this year that the Board of Trustees of Van Cortlandt Jewish Center (VCJC) were in discussions with a developer to sell the building, despite some pushback from the local community, on Sunday, May 19, VCJC members called for a special membership meeting to be held to discuss the situation.