Bedford Park: Illegal Scooter Crackdown Continues

By DAVID GREENE

Police officers from the 52nd Precinct are continuing to remove illegal scooters from local roads. Uniformed officers driving in an unmarked, black SUV were seen apparently stopping a scooter rider on Thursday, May 8, in Bedford Park.

UPDATE Lt. Gov. Anthony Delgado Launches Run for Governor in 2026

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Lt. Gov. Anthony Delgado has launched a campaign to run for governor in 2026 and unseat incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. Delgado, who announced in February that he would not seek another term as lieutenant governor, shared his gubernatorial campaign announcement on Monday, June 2, after speaking at Mt. Ollie Baptist Church in Brooklyn on Sunday, June 1, about “a better future for our kids and communities.”

NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy Hosts Meeting in Bronx

By ARIEL PACHECO

The NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy hosted a public hearing on Bronx land use issues at the Bronx Museum of the Arts on May 12. The Commission says its goal is to improve and restore public confidence in City government by enhancing accountability and transparency.

Bronx Week 2025 Concludes in Bedford Park

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Week 2025 concluded on Sunday, May 18, on Mosholu Parkway in Bedford Park with the annual parade, street activities, and concert finale. Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted the lively musical celebration, which featured performances by TKA, Eddie Montalvo, Los Hermanos Morenos, and La Insuperable.

Female Straphanger Hit by MetroNorth Train at Fordham Road Station

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

A female MetroNorth passenger was transported to hospital after being hit by a Metro-North train at Fordham Road station on Friday, May 30, MTA PD officials said.

Norwood: MTA Female Employee Assaulted on BX-10 Bus

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a person who they say is wanted in connection to an assault that occurred in Norwood.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Impact of Trump Policies on People’s Day-to-Day Lives

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

This week, we asked readers if they have felt the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies in their day-to-day lives.

Olinville: 78-Year-Old Female Pedestrian Dies after Being Struck by Toyota

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 78-year-old woman has died following a motor vehicle accident in the Olinville section of The Bronx, police said.

UPDATE Kingsbridge Armory ULURP Process & Public Hearings Advance Amid Lawsuit

By SÍLE MOLONEY

News shared May 19 that the required Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) and public hearings for the latest Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment plan are about to kick off appear to signal that it’s full steam ahead for the beleaguered site. This is despite a pending lawsuit filed at the end of March against the City, 8th Regiment Partners, the winning bidder, and NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) by losing bidder, Agallas Equities.