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Unsupervised Children & Teens Continue Dangerous Swim in Bronx River
Unsupervised teens and pre-teens continue to head down a footpath beyond the Burke Avenue Bridge that connects the neighborhoods of Norwood and Allerton, where they continue to cool off in the murky water despite the potentially unseen dangers of glass and submerged debris, as well as possible toxins in the water. The post Unsupervised Children & Teens Continue Dangerous Swim in Bronx River first appeared on Norwood News.
<img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-135783 size-full" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-3.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-3.jpg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-3-712x401.jpg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-3-964x543.jpg 964w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> A DANGEROUS AREA for swimming cannot be easily seen with the naked eye as trees block the view from the Burke Avenue footbridge on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Photo by David Greene Unsupervised teens and pre-teens continue to head down a footpath beyond the Burke Avenue Bridge that connects the neighborhoods of Norwood and Allerton, where they continue to cool off in the murky water despite the potentially unseen dangers of glass and submerged debris, as well as possible toxins in the water. Little in the way of safety has seemingly changed since a pair of 2024 Norwood News stories on teens swimming in the area were last published. A visit to the river on Thursday, July 2, found four teens, two girls and two boys estimated to be between 13 and 15, walking down the footpath known as the Bronx River Forest, towards the river. The two girls were observed carrying towels as the temperature peaked at nearly 100 degrees. They carefully made their way onto the rocks at the water’s edge and were soon seen splashing and playing with a floatation device. Norwood News asked one of the girls if the water was cold. “It’s hot,” she replied. Asked if she was concerned for her safety given there were no lifeguards at the river, the girl simply said, “No.” Another girl was seen using another floatation device as two younger boys, who looked no older than 10 or 11, were observed a short distance away by themselves playing in the water with a soccer ball. <img decoding="async" class="wp-image-135784 size-full" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-5.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-5.jpg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-5-712x401.jpg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-5-964x543.jpg 964w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> A CHILD’S SCOOTER and an e-bike are seen sitting in the Bronx River as teenagers swim nearby on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by David Greene A second girl was asked if she was a good swimmer. “Yes,” she said. Norwood News asked if she knew that the water was not clean. She responded, “I know.” The young girl said it was her second time this year swimming in the Bronx River, adding that she had visited another point on the river north of her latest swim spot. After learning of the teens swimming in the area but unable to see them frolicking in the water 100 yards from the footbridge, due to overgrown trees, “Zhane,” a young woman and longtime resident of Allerton, told Norwood News, “First of all, they shouldn’t even be swimming in this. That’s nasty.” She continued, “Yes, it’s disgusting; this isn’t for public swimming.” Zhane said she believed the isolated area could have more Parks and NYPD patrols. “Back here is bad,” she said. “I’m not going to lie.” She said given it’s a short cut but also secluded, people should be pay attention for their own safety if walking in the area. She added in relation to the youngsters swimming in the river, “What they’re doing is not safe at all; you never know what’s going to happen.” <img decoding="async" class="wp-image-135851 size-full" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blur-Swim-4.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blur-Swim-4.jpg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blur-Swim-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blur-Swim-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blur-Swim-4-712x401.jpg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blur-Swim-4-964x543.jpg 964w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> AN UNSUPERVISED TEENAGE swimmer jumps from the water’s edge into the Bronx River on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by David Greene A visit to the river on Saturday, July 4, found a half dozen older teens swimming and jumping into the river, all while the water’s edge was littered with at least one wine bottle and some empty beer containers. An e-bike was also seen partially submerged in the water. Norwood News made two requests for comment on the unsupervised swim with the NYPD. We did not receive a response. In 2024, an unnamed NYPD official had told Norwood News, “There are no designated patrols for swimming in those areas of the 52nd Precinct.” New York City Parks’ department did respond to our requests for comment, insisting that Parks’ enforcement officers routinely patrol the area. As of July 22, they said they had not received any complaints about swimmers in the Bronx River. Parks did concede that on two occasions in early July, swimmers were discovered at the location and were removed from the water by Parks Enforcement Police officers (PEPs). <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-135852 size-full" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blurred-Swim-2.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blurred-Swim-2.jpg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blurred-Swim-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blurred-Swim-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blurred-Swim-2-712x401.jpg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blurred-Swim-2-964x543.jpg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> A HALF A dozen teens cool off during an unsupervised swim in the Bronx River north of the Burke Avenue footbridge on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Photo by David Greene The Parks Department also said that PEP officers’ first course of action is to educate but that they can also issue summonses, as necessary. As of July 22, they said PEP officers had not issued any summonses for unauthorized swimming so far this year in The Bronx. Parks officials also said that “no swimming” signs are posted at the Burke Avenue Bridge as well as other locations along the river. In order to seek comment on the possible health dangers of swimming in the Bronx River, Norwood News also reached out to the New York City Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and was informed by DEP / NYC Water? official, Deja Stewart, that this particular section of the Bronx River falls under the jurisdiction of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and directed questions on the water quality to them. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135859" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Google-Maps-Burke-Bridge.png" alt="" width="812" height="664" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Google-Maps-Burke-Bridge.png 812w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Google-Maps-Burke-Bridge-300x245.png 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Google-Maps-Burke-Bridge-768x628.png 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Google-Maps-Burke-Bridge-712x582.png 712w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px" /> MAP OF BURKE Bridge by the Bronx River between Norwood and Olinville. Image courtesy of Google Maps On Tuesday, July 21, Adanna Roberts at the NYS DEC replied, “I’m working on this inquiry for you.” We did not receive a response as of press date. Meanwhile, Javier Lopez, interim executive director of the Bronx River Alliance, said of the swim, “To be unequivocal, the Bronx River is not safe for swimming under any circumstances.” He continued, “Beyond physical dangers like hidden submerged debris and unpredictable currents, the river poses significant health risks due to water quality.” <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-135787 size-full" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-1.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-1.jpg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-1-712x401.jpg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Swim-1-964x543.jpg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> FOUR TEENAGERS, AT least one carrying a towel, walk along a footpath, apparently headed for a swim in the Bronx River north of the Burke Avenue footbridge on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Photo by David Greene Explaining the potential dangers, Lopez added, “During rain events, Combined Sewer Overflow systems and aging sewer infrastructure release untreated sewage and contaminated runoff into the river. This is compounded by periodic upstream industrial contamination, such as dielectric fluid spill in Yonkers this past April.” He added that contact or ingestion of the water can cause skin irritation, gastrointestinal illness and other infections. “We urge everyone, even experienced swimmers, to stay out of the water,” Lopez said, concluding, “For decades, the Bronx River Alliance, alongside community partners, local advocates, and federal supporters, has worked tirelessly to transform the river from an industrial dumping ground into a thriving, living waterway. While we have made tremendous progress reviving ecosystems and expanding safe public access like guided paddling, repeated pollution events threaten to undo years of hard work and recovery.” <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135857" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/swimming-safety-tips.png" alt="" width="612" height="794" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/swimming-safety-tips.png 612w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/swimming-safety-tips-231x300.png 231w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px" /> SWIMMING SAFETY TIPS Flier coutesy of NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene According to the latest statistics from the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) in 2024, there were 234 drownings at “regulated” facilities in New York City between 1987 and 2024. Of those drowning incidents, 123 people died by drowning at a pool, and 111 drowned at area beaches. New York City reported six drownings in 2024, three at pools and three at area beaches. In 2023, there were three drownings, all at regulated pools. New York City currently averages 6.16 drownings per year. According to NYS DOH, there are over 7,400 public swimming pools and 1,300 public bathing beaches in New York State. As shared by Norwood News previously, NYC Parks has a free “learn to swim” program where swimmers are selected by lottery. For more information visit https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/learn-to-swim. Flier courtesy of NYC Parks REGULATED SWIMMING POOLS: NYC Parks Van Cortlandt Park Pool, West 242nd Street and Broadway, Bronx open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, with pool cleaning between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Phone: (718) 548-2415. NYC Parks Mapes Pool, East 180th Street between Prospect Avenue and Mapes Avenue, Bronx open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily with pool cleaning between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Phone: (646) 823-5185. NYC Parks Crotona Park Pool, East 173rd Street and Fulton Avenue, Bronx 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, with pool cleaning between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Phone: (646) 581-7535 or (718) 299-0791. The Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center (indoor) Pool at BronxWorks, 1130 Grand Concourse, Bronx between East 167th Street and McClellan Street. Phone: (212) 725-0939. For additional pool listings visit: https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/outdoor-pools. The post Unsupervised Children & Teens Continue Dangerous Swim in Bronx River first appeared on Norwood News.
Norwood: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable for Units at 3312-3314 Decatur Ave
NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched an affordable housing lottery for units at 3312-3314 Decatur Avenue, two adjacent four-story residential buildings, in the Norwood section of The Bronx as reported by YIMBY. The post Norwood: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable for Units at 3312-3314 Decatur Ave first appeared on Norwood News.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-135834 size-full" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0513.jpeg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0513.jpeg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0513-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0513-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0513-712x534.jpeg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0513-964x723.jpeg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> NYC DEPARTMENT OF Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery described as affordable for units at 3312-3314 Decatur Avenue in the Norwood section of The Bronx, as seen on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Photo by Síle Moloney NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched an affordable housing lottery for units at 3312-3314 Decatur Avenue, two adjacent four-story residential buildings, in the Norwood section of The Bronx as reported by YIMBY. Designed by Badaly Architect and developed by Cherryann Sankar of 3312 Decatur CS LLC, the two buildings yield seven residential units each. Available on NYC Housing Connect, HPD’s online platform are six units for residents earning 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $96,755 to $238,160. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135622" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223837.png" alt="" width="967" height="770" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223837.png 967w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223837-300x239.png 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223837-768x612.png 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223837-712x567.png 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223837-964x768.png 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px" /> NYC DEPARTMENT OF Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery described as affordable for units at 3312-3314 Decatur Avenue in the Norwood section of The Bronx. Photo courtesy of NYC Housing Connect At 130 percent of the AMI, there are four one-bedroom units available with a monthly rent of $2,696 for those with incomes ranging from $96,755 to $198,510; and two two-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $3,027 for residents on incomes ranging from $109,509 to $238,160. One pet is allowed according to HPD, and tenants are responsible for electricity. Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments. Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than Aug. 13. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135623" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223815.png" alt="" width="967" height="837" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223815.png 967w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223815-300x260.png 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223815-768x665.png 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223815-712x616.png 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223815-964x834.png 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px" /> NYC DEPARTMENT OF Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery described as affordable for units at 3312-3314 Decatur Avenue in the Norwood section of The Bronx. Photo courtesy of NYC Housing Connect A visit to the premises on Sunday, July 26, found the seemingly as yet, unoccupied buildings kitted out with intercom and a sprinkler system, security cameras, and security bars covering the first floor windows. The buildings are located within the boundaries of Bronx Community District 7 (Bronx CD7), which covers some or all of the Bronx neighborhoods of Norwood, Bedford Park, Kingsbridge Heights, Fordham, and University Heights. According to Data USA, the average individual income in Bronx CD7 is $53,785 . Specifically, male residents average $53,785, while female residents earn about $55,599 on average. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135624" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223754.png" alt="" width="972" height="863" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223754.png 972w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223754-300x266.png 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223754-768x682.png 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223754-712x632.png 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223754-964x856.png 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px" /> NYC DEPARTMENT OF Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery described as affordable for units at 3312-3314 Decatur Avenue in the Norwood section of The Bronx. Photo courtesy of NYC Housing Connect For comparison, the broader Bronx County has a median household income of roughly $48,700 and a per capita income of $27,421 according to Census.gov. HPD officials say affordable housing is based on a household’s percentage of Area Median Income (AMI), which is set by the federal government on a yearly basis. They said housing is considered affordable if it costs about one-third or less of household income, and is regulated so the rent can’t go up dramatically over time. HPD officials said in order to be eligible for affordable housing, residents must be 18 years old, and their household income needs to be in a specific range for each affordable housing opportunity. Applicants are required to meet additional guidelines, including asset limits, and tenant selection criteria to qualify. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135625" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223719.png" alt="" width="962" height="826" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223719.png 962w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223719-300x258.png 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223719-768x659.png 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-25-223719-712x611.png 712w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px" /> NYC DEPARTMENT OF Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery described as affordable for units at 3312-3314 Decatur Avenue in the Norwood section of The Bronx. Photo courtesy of NYC Housing Connect The AMI for all cities across the country is defined each year by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The 2025 AMI for the New York City region is $145,800 for a three-person family (100% AMI). Norwood News previously asked HUD to provide the AMI for the New York City region for a single person and has not received a clear response. We’re following up with HUD and will share any further feedback we receive. For more background on this, click here. Various graphs which show Bronx demographics in terms of income and more are attached, courtesy of New York City University (NYU)’s Furman Center. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-135110 size-full" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/racial-breakdown-bronx-.png" alt="" width="1502" height="702" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/racial-breakdown-bronx-.png 1502w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/racial-breakdown-bronx--300x140.png 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/racial-breakdown-bronx--1024x479.png 1024w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/racial-breakdown-bronx--768x359.png 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/racial-breakdown-bronx--712x333.png 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/racial-breakdown-bronx--964x451.png 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1502px) 100vw, 1502px" /> RACIAL AND ETHNIC composition of The Bronx 2000 versus 2019-2023 Source: NYU Furman Center According to the Furman Center, between 2019-2023, the largest share of studios in The Bronx had gross rents of between $1,000 and $1,500 (32%), the largest share of one-bedroom units had rents between $1,000 and $1,500 (33%), the largest share of two-bedroom units had rents between $1,500 and $2,000 (29%), and the largest share of three-bedroom units had rents between $1,500 and $2,000 (21%). In Bronx CD7, 53.8% of households spend 35% or more of their income on rent, according to the latest available data by NYC Department of City Planning (DCP), and it has a density of 72,836 people per square mile. Forty-four per cent of residents are foreign-born, 52.4% are female, 70% are Hispanic, 17% of residents of 25 years or older have a bachelor’s degree or higher, 7.2% of the estimated 169,400 residents are unemployed, and 30.8% (almost a third) of residents have incomes below the New York City poverty threshold. Norwood News had asked different elected representatives and congressional candidates running for office in the past if they would be willing to look into amending the AMI, as defined by HUD, given the cost of living in New York City is higher than in other parts of the country. Most said they would be open to it. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-135108 size-full" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Poverty-rate-Bronx-.png" alt="" width="1475" height="692" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Poverty-rate-Bronx-.png 1475w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Poverty-rate-Bronx--300x141.png 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Poverty-rate-Bronx--1024x480.png 1024w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Poverty-rate-Bronx--768x360.png 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Poverty-rate-Bronx--712x334.png 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Poverty-rate-Bronx--964x452.png 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1475px) 100vw, 1475px" /> POVERTY RATE IN The Bronx, 2023 Source: NYU Furman Center Norwood News spoke to a local resident of the neighborhood, Onell, on Sunday, July 26, at the site of a nearby car accident at Decatur Avenue and East 207th Street. He said the neighborhood was generally quiet. “Things like this don’t happen often here, especially at this intersection because, you know, not only do we have lights now but it’s a school setting. We barely see people going past 10 [p.m.] around here. People are very respectful.” he said. “It’s a small neighborhood. Anyone that comes around here probably lives around here so this is really shocking.” As reported, a new building offering 166 new homes at East 198th Street in Bedford Park, 34 of which are described as affordable, recently opened. Separately, another housing lottery described as affordable was recently launched for units at 3547 Webster Avenue in Norwood. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-135109 size-full" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Household-income-Bronx-.png" alt="" width="1526" height="712" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Household-income-Bronx-.png 1526w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Household-income-Bronx--300x140.png 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Household-income-Bronx--1024x478.png 1024w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Household-income-Bronx--768x358.png 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Household-income-Bronx--712x332.png 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Household-income-Bronx--964x450.png 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1526px) 100vw, 1526px" /> HOUSEHOLD INCOME DISTRIBUTION in The Bronx (2024 $) Source: NYU Furman Center To request an application by mail, send a self-addressed envelope to: 3312-3314 Decatur Avenue Apartments, c/o Your Neighborhood Housing LLC, 2565 Bronxwood Ave., Bronx, NY 10469. The building is anticipated to receive a tax exemption through HPD’s 421-a tax incentive program. No deposits or application fees apply according to HPD. Click here for more information. To contact HPD’s Affordable Housing Lottery Helpline, call (212) 863-7990 or email nychousingconnect@hpd.nyc.gov. For information on applying for affordable housing for people with disabilities, please submit accessibility inquiries to: Phone: (212) 863-6486 Email: accessibility@hpd.nyc.gov HPD Housing Ambassadors Email: ambassadors@hpd.nyc.gov The post Norwood: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable for Units at 3312-3314 Decatur Ave first appeared on Norwood News.
Fordham Heights: Elected Officials Applaud M Lounge Liquor License Suspension after Fatal Shooting
A group of elected officials applauded news that M Lounge & Restaurant in Fordham Heights had its liquor license suspended on Friday, July 24, and are advocating that the management of the bar not be allowed reopen anywhere in the City again. The bar, located at 2362 Jerome Avenue close to East 184th Street, was seen shuttered on Tuesday, July 28. It follows the fatal shooting inside the establishment in the early hours of July 16, a shooting which resulted in the death of 29-year-old Yeimy Reyes. A 24-year-old man is being sought in connection with the shooting. The post Fordham Heights: Elected Officials Applaud M Lounge Liquor License Suspension after Fatal Shooting first appeared on Norwood News.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-135810 size-full" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0803.jpeg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0803.jpeg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0803-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0803-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0803-712x534.jpeg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0803-964x723.jpeg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> M LOUNGE & RESTAURANT ay 2362 Jerome Avenue at East 184th Street in Fordham Heights is seen shuttered July 28, 2026. Photo by Síle Moloney A group of elected officials applauded news that M Lounge & Restaurant in Fordham Heights had its liquor license suspended on Friday, July 24, and are advocating that the management of the bar not be allowed reopen anywhere in the City again. The bar, located at 2362 Jerome Avenue close to East 184th Street, was seen shuttered on Tuesday, July 28. It follows the fatal shooting inside the establishment in the early hours of July 16, a shooting which resulted in the death of 29-year-old Yeimy Reyes. A 24-year-old man is being sought in connection with the incident. As reported, police are appealing to the public for help identifying and locating the 24-year-old man seen in the attached photo further below who they say is sought for questioning following the incident. An NYPD spokesperson said that on July 16 at around 4.26 a.m., police from the 46th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding an assault in front of 2362 Jerome Avenue. “Upon arrival, officers observed a 29-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the head,” the spokesperson said. “EMS responded and pronounced the victim deceased on scene. There are no arrests at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.” <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-135812 size-full" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0813.jpeg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0813.jpeg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0813-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0813-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0813-712x534.jpeg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0813-964x723.jpeg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> TWO POLICE OFFICERS are seen outside M Lounge at 2362 Jerome Avenue in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Photo by Síle Moloney On Tuesday, July 21, detectives said that pursuant to an ongoing investigation, Luis Aguero is being sought for questioning in connection with the incident. They shared the attached photo of Aguero and are appealing to the public for help locating him. The NYPD later said a dispute had arisen earlier inside the bar and the shooting appears to have stemmed from that dispute, though, as above, the investigation remains ongoing. A visit to the bar on Tuesday, July 28, found two police officers guarding the shuttered venue and various notices on the door, including a suspension notice, as attached. The same day, City Council Member Pierina Sanchez (C.D. 14), Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33), and State Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia (A.D. 86) released a joint statement, describing M Lounge as “a local business with a history of violence and noncompliance.” “Violence is not normal, and we will never accept it as inevitable in the West Bronx,” they said. “Every resident deserves to feel safe at home, on their block, and in establishments serving their community. Businesses must protect their patrons, operate lawfully, and safeguard their neighbors. When they repeatedly fail, government must act decisively, lawfully, and with full respect for due process.” <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-135809 size-full" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0805.jpeg" alt="" width="1000" height="1333" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0805.jpeg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0805-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0805-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0805-712x949.jpeg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0805-964x1285.jpeg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> SUSPENSION NOTICE FOR M Lounge & Restaurant at 2362 Jerome Avenue in Fordham Heights Photo by Síle Moloney The group of elected officials continued, “The suspension of M Lounge’s liquor license is an important step toward addressing the dangerous conditions surrounding its operations. The establishment has demonstrated a persistent disregard for public safety, with chronic disorder, late-night disturbances, fights, violence, repeated complaints, agency interventions, and unsuccessful attempts to secure compliance. Then, on July 16, a man was brutally killed, leaving a family in mourning and a community shaken.” The statement continued, “We commend the New York State Liquor Authority for expediting its existing investigation and suspending M Lounge’s license following this horrific homicide and the urgent advocacy of local elected officials. We also thank the Governor’s Office, City Hall, the NYPD, and other agencies for coordinating this response.” The statement continued, “But this suspension is only the first step. We continue to call upon all relevant agencies to pursue every legal and administrative remedy supported by the evidence, including permanent license revocation and court-authorized closure. Following all required proceedings, M Lounge should not be permitted to continue operating under another address or business name.” <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-135808 size-full" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0799.jpeg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0799.jpeg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0799-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0799-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0799-712x534.jpeg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0799-964x723.jpeg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> A BURNED OUT car is seen opposite M Lounge at 2362 Jerome Avenue in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on July 28, 2026. It spontaneously combusted on Sunday afternoon, July 26, 2026. Photo by Síle Moloney It concluded, “Our prayers remain with the victim’s loved ones. Violence has surged across our community in recent weeks, and the West Bronx urgently needs greater support, investment, and sustained action to keep our people safe.” The elected officials said the fatal shooting of Reyes at the bar followed “a history of complaints and interventions” in respect of the premises. City records show the building is owned by 421 US I Realty with LLC and is managed by Atlantis Management with an address in Mt. Vernon, NY. Norwood News has reached out to Atlantis Management for comment. In relation to some dismissed violations in respect of the premises, Norwood News has also reached out to NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) to ask for the reason for the dismissal. We will share any feedback we receive. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135814" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-214128.png" alt="" width="1142" height="820" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-214128.png 1142w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-214128-300x215.png 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-214128-1024x735.png 1024w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-214128-768x551.png 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-214128-712x511.png 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-214128-964x692.png 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1142px) 100vw, 1142px" /> 311 COMPLAINTS IN RESPECT of 2362 Jerome Avenue since Jan. 1, 2026. Source: 311 Norwood News spoke to a few local business employees / owners in the area on July 28 and asked if they knew anything further about the shooting. One man said it happened when his business was closed and that he did not know anything further except that a person had been shot. Asked if there was ever any trouble outside the bar, he said no, adding that it was very quiet inside, and that the windows were dark. Another local business owner said, similarly, the bar tended to be busiest throughout the early hours when his businesses was shut. Asked if there was every any fighting around the bar, he said not to his knowledge. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135394" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1836-26-Homicide-46-Pct-07-16-26-Photo-1.png" alt="" width="418" height="518" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1836-26-Homicide-46-Pct-07-16-26-Photo-1.png 418w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1836-26-Homicide-46-Pct-07-16-26-Photo-1-242x300.png 242w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px" /> LUIS AGUERO, 24, IS sought for questioning by police following a fatal shooting in front of 2362 Jerome Avenue in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Thursday, July 16, 2026, police said. Photo courtesy of the NYPD Two young men were passing the bar on Tuesday while Norwood News was there. We asked one of the two if they had ever frequented it. Speaking in Spanish, one of the young men replied that he didn’t but that the victim had been a friend of his. After offering our condolences, Norwood News asked the young man if he wanted to say anything about his late friend. He declined and seemed anxious not to delay in the area. Major crime statistics for the 46th Precinct, where the shooting took place, are attached. As reported, in a separate incident, a woman was shot in the leg at East 187th Street and Webster Avenue in Fordham Heights on Saturday night, July 25. Meanwhile, across the street from M Lounge, as reported, a car awaiting repairs ignited in flames on Sunday, July 26. The car was still there on Tuesday and the engine section was covered over with a plastic cover. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135722" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/46-Crime-Stats-July-23-1-1.png" alt="" width="587" height="708" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/46-Crime-Stats-July-23-1-1.png 587w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/46-Crime-Stats-July-23-1-1-249x300.png 249w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /> MAJOR CRIME STATISTICS for the 46th Precinct for the 28-day period ending July 12, 2026, compared to last year (left), and year-to-date major crime statistics for the 46th Precinct as of July 12, 2026, compared to last year (right). This precinct covers some or all of Fordham, University Heights, Morris Heights and Mt. Hope. Source: NYPD / Compstat Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of this individual is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers. nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential. The post Fordham Heights: Elected Officials Applaud M Lounge Liquor License Suspension after Fatal Shooting first appeared on Norwood News.
Woodlawn Dog Run Renamed in Honor & Memory of Kathleen Duffy Corrigan
Formerly known as the Oneida Dog Run, the Van Cortlandt Park dog run in the Woodlawn section of The Bronx was formerly renamed in honor of the late community advocate who championed its creation, Kathleen Duffy Corrigan on Monday, July 13. The post Woodlawn Dog Run Renamed in Honor & Memory of Kathleen Duffy Corrigan first appeared on Norwood News.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135799" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8cXYAAqo1k.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8cXYAAqo1k.jpg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8cXYAAqo1k-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8cXYAAqo1k-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8cXYAAqo1k-712x534.jpg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8cXYAAqo1k-964x723.jpg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> FORMERLY KNOWN AS the Oneida Dog Run, the Van Cortlandt Park dog run in the Woodlawn section of The Bronx was formerly renamed in honor of the late community advocate who championed its creation, Kathleen Duffy Corrigan on Monday, July 13, 2026 in the presence of local elected officials, friends, family and neighbors of Duffy Corrigan, members of Bronx Community Board 12, and members of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance. Photo courtesy of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (C.D. 81) Formerly known as the Oneida Dog Run, the Van Cortlandt Park dog run in the Woodlawn section of The Bronx was formerly renamed in honor of the late community advocate who championed its creation, Kathleen Duffy Corrigan on Monday, July 13. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135800" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8bXcAAAO_F.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="882" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8bXcAAAO_F.jpg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8bXcAAAO_F-300x265.jpg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8bXcAAAO_F-768x677.jpg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8bXcAAAO_F-712x628.jpg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8bXcAAAO_F-964x850.jpg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> FORMERLY KNOWN AS the Oneida Dog Run, the Van Cortlandt Park dog run in the Woodlawn section of The Bronx was formerly renamed in honor of the late community advocate who championed its creation, Kathleen Duffy Corrigan on Monday, July 13, 2026 in the presence of local elected officials, members of Bronx Community Board 12, and members of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, friends, family and neighbors of Duffy Corrigan. Photo courtesy of the Office of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81) Gathered for the occasion were friends, family and neighbors of Duffy Corrigan, elected officials including Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81), Councilman Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11), Bronx Parks Commissioner Jessenia Aponte, members of Bronx Community Board 12, members of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, and former Bronx Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez. Meanwhile, Gibson later said in part, “A new space for our four-legged Bronxites is officially open! We were proud to join NYC Parks, community leaders, and local residents for the ribbon cutting of the Kathleen Duffy Corrigan Dog Run at Van Cortlandt Park. This beautiful new dog run provides a safe, welcoming place for dogs to play, exercise, and socialize and is named after a beloved Woodlawn advocate who was a driving force behind the dog run’s creation. Thank you to everyone whose dedication and advocacy helped make this project a reality.” <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135801" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8aWsAIZM7q.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8aWsAIZM7q.jpg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8aWsAIZM7q-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8aWsAIZM7q-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8aWsAIZM7q-712x534.jpg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNIOY8aWsAIZM7q-964x723.jpg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> FORMERLY KNOWN AS the Oneida Dog Run, the Van Cortlandt Park dog run in the Woodlawn section of The Bronx was formerly renamed in honor of the late community advocate who championed its creation, Kathleen Duffy Corrigan on Monday, July 13, 2026 in the presence of local elected officials, including Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81), Councilman Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11), Bronx Parks Commissioner Jessenia Aponte, friends, family and neighbors of Duffy Corrigan and former Bronx Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez. Photo courtesy of the Office of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81) “Kathleen Corrigan was one of Woodlawn’s fiercest community leaders, especially when it came to the Oneida Dog Run,” said the assemblyman in part. “It seems fitting now that @NYCParks has renamed the park in recognition of her tireless efforts. Thank you CB12 @vcpalliance & Parks for such a wonderful dedication!” <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135843" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-235522.png" alt="" width="485" height="641" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-235522.png 485w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-235522-227x300.png 227w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px" /> PAWS & WELLNESS RESOURCE Fair flier Flier courtesy of NYC Parks According to NYC Parks, the unveiling honored “the longtime Woodlawn community member and advocate whose efforts were instrumental in bringing the dog run to fruition.” Dog lovers are invited to take part in a Paws & Wellness Resource Fair in the Williamsbridge Oval park in Norwood on Thursday, July 30, at noon. Details attached above. The post Woodlawn Dog Run Renamed in Honor & Memory of Kathleen Duffy Corrigan first appeared on Norwood News.
Kingsbridge Heights Knicks Fan Among Lucky Five to Receive Commemorative Knicks-Themed Litter Basket
NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) officials recently announced that there is no need to commit an "offensive foul" to own a piece of NYC history. The post Kingsbridge Heights Knicks Fan Among Lucky Five to Receive Commemorative Knicks-Themed Litter Basket first appeared on Norwood News.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135753" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0656-1.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="1298" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0656-1.jpg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0656-1-231x300.jpg 231w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0656-1-789x1024.jpg 789w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0656-1-768x997.jpg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0656-1-712x924.jpg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0656-1-964x1251.jpg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> ONE OF THE winners of a Knicks-themed litter basket celebrates after receiving the prize from NYC Department of Sanitation Photo courtesy of NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) officials recently announced that there is no need to commit an “offensive foul” to own a piece of NYC history. To celebrate the New York Knicks recent championship victory, and to remind New Yorkers to put trash in its proper place, on Friday, July 24, DSNY presented commemorative blue-and-orange, Knicks-themed litter baskets to five lucky winners selected at random, and a Kingsbridge Heights Knicks fan was among them. “The celebration of our championship team continues,” said DSNY Commissioner Gregory Anderson. “We saw during last month’s ticker tape parade some strong enthusiasm for these commemorative baskets. Today, we remind New Yorkers that you don’t have to make a mess on our sidewalks or steal public property to own a piece of history. And we remind all New Yorkers that littering is an offensive foul, and putting trash in a litter basket is a slam dunk.” Alfonso Bravo of Kingsbridge Heights, a Bronx native and longtime Knicks fan, said he was at the edge of his seat for the entire series, every single game. “It’s been a crazy journey!” Bravo said. “A lot of people came together even if they weren’t Knicks fans. My neighbor roots for [the] Golden State. All of New York City was rooting for the Knicks during the finals.” Bravo went on to say that winning a 30-pound litter basket carries a lot of meaning. “The basket is a symbol of what this run meant to me,” he said. “I work for CUNY BMCC [The City University of New York Borough of Manhattan Community College], and it’s something I can definitely share with my students. Anything is possible as long as you have hope and perseverance, as long as you work hard. I’m definitely not going to use it to put garbage in. It’s going to be something to remember this victory. It could be something I use in my job, something that has more meaning.” As a father of three young boys, Bravo said he encourages them to keep their city clean. “I take my kids to soccer games at Riverbank,” he said. “I see people picking up garbage, and I’m planting that seed early with the little ones. If you see something you can easily pick up, and there’s a garbage can close by, pick it up rather than letting it fly away and become part of the clutter that’s impacting the drainage. Parts of the city get flooded because of that. Something as simple as picking up garbage goes a long way.” <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135754" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0657-1.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="1028" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0657-1.jpg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0657-1-292x300.jpg 292w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0657-1-996x1024.jpg 996w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0657-1-768x790.jpg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0657-1-712x732.jpg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0657-1-964x991.jpg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> TWO OF THE winners of Knicks-themed litter baskets celebrate after receiving their prizes from NYC Department of Sanitation Photo courtesy of NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) The other four lucky winners represent neighborhoods across the remaining boroughs: Originally from Chicago, Daniel LeVert of Bedford Stuyvesant in Brooklyn has lived in New York City for four years and says the Knicks championship run made it an especially exciting time to be in New York City. “Being in the city at this time is awesome,” he said. “It was cool to be out with the crowds during the finals.” A fan of iconic NYC memorabilia, LeVert had his eye on a miniature DSNY trash can for sale online. “When this came along, I thought I might as well give it a shot,” he said. “It’s a cool collectible. I’ve been needing an addition to hold my recycling in my apartment, potentially I’ll use it for that. I love eclectic items and interior design, and this is a really unique piece.” In his years living in Brooklyn, LeVert said he has come to appreciate the employees of the City’s Sanitation department, saying he thinks they are doing great work. “It’s such a critically important job,” he said adding that it’s underappreciated and that workers work all hours of the day. “Recently, I was out going somewhere at 2 a.m., and there were guys out picking up the trash,” he said. “Those are the New Yorkers you have to thank the most.” Originally from Los Angeles, Mia Manantan of East Harlem moved to the New York City area when the ’99 Knicks were in the playoffs. “I’m a big fan of the Patrick Ewing, Allan Houston, Larry Johnson era,” she said. “To see them make a run toward the championship again; they really united the city this year. It was electric! Everywhere I went since April, it was all about the Knicks. People from all walks of life. It was great to be a part of it.” Regarding her new litter basket, Manantan said, “I’m just going to keep it in my home as a conversation piece for people to ask about. Should I put basketballs in it? Should I make art from it? I’m very excited to have it. It’s iconic; something I never would have thought about owning. It’s a nice piece for the house to tell a story years from now, to talk about this time in New York when all of this was happening.” She also counts herself a fan of DSNY. “There’s a lot of respect for the folks who go into making this a cleaner place, a more livable place, Manantan said. “There’s always something going on in the city, and it’s reassuring to know we have a good agency to clean it all up.” Originally from The Bronx, Gabriela Manzanares of Long Island City in Queens grew up watching Knicks games with her family. She now lives in Long Island City, and looks forward to welcoming her new litter basket into her home there. “I’ve already picked out the spot: front and center in my living room,” she said. “It’s going to be there when you open the door, for everyone to see and be jealous of.” For Manzanares, owning a litter basket is also a reminder of the importance of maintaining a clean city. “I have thought recently about how the city has changed in terms of cleanliness,” she said. “Growing up in The Bronx, there was a lot of litter back then. I think the Department of Sanitation has done a great job in recent years; there is a lot less litter than there used to be.” Manzanares said her brother Kevin accepted the basket on his sister’s behalf. When he learned she had won, she said Kevin kept refreshing his email to see if he had won too. She said Kevin is jealous and hopes perhaps his sister will let him have the basket on weekends. Gina Simas of Dongan Hills on Staten Island entered the drawing on behalf of her husband, Scott, who joined DSNY on Friday to accept the basket. According to DSNY, Scott is a lifelong Staten Islander whose father used to take him to Knicks games during the era of Marvin Webster, Bill Cartwright, and Scott’s favorite, Campy Russell. “She thought it would be cool for me to have a Knicks-themed basket around,” Scott said of his wife’s entry into the drawing. “I think I’ll put it out in the backyard when we have parties.” A retired mail carrier, Scott said he appreciates the work of those who keep New York City clean. “I understand the tough job Sanitation workers have working in every type of weather,” he said. “I always try to get out there and give them a bottle of water. I understand what you guys go through with the heat and cold, it’s nothing new to me. I do appreciate it.” Angie Baez lost her job after she was recorded allegedly stealing one of the commemorative bins off a Manhattan street following the recent Knicks tickertape parade, dumping its contents on the street as she did so. She is presumed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law. Baez later returned the bin. DSNY said the baskets presented on Friday are full-sized baskets the department uses on the streets: roughly 28 inches tall with a diameter at the top of 21.5 inches. They said they weigh around 30 pounds. They said for the more than 125,000 entrants who were not selected, Only NY sells the 15-inch-tall kitchen wastebaskets, painted in the same color scheme, as well as 4.25-inch-tall commemorative pen holders. Read more of our recent Knicks coverage here, here, here and here. The post Kingsbridge Heights Knicks Fan Among Lucky Five to Receive Commemorative Knicks-Themed Litter Basket first appeared on Norwood News.
Norwood: 20-Year-Old Man Stabbed in Back & Shoulder on Jerome Avenue
A 20-year-old man was stabbed in the Norwood section of The Bronx in the early hours of Sunday, July 26, 2026, police said. The post Norwood: 20-Year-Old Man Stabbed in Back & Shoulder on Jerome Avenue first appeared on Norwood News.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-135727 size-full" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0625.jpeg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0625.jpeg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0625-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0625-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0625-712x534.jpeg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0625-964x723.jpeg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> A 20-YEAR-OLD MAN was stabbed in the early hours of Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 3700 Jerome Avenue in the Norwood section of the Bronx, the address of the bar / club, Made in The Bronx. Photo by Síle Moloney A 20-year-old man was stabbed in the Norwood section of the Bronx in the early hours of Sunday, July 26, police said. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-135748 size-full" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blurred-Image-IMG_0628.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blurred-Image-IMG_0628.jpg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blurred-Image-IMG_0628-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blurred-Image-IMG_0628-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blurred-Image-IMG_0628-712x534.jpg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blurred-Image-IMG_0628-964x723.jpg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> A 20-YEAR-OLD MAN was stabbed in the early hours of Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 3700 Jerome Avenue in the Norwood section of the Bronx, the address of the bar / club, Made in The Bronx. Photo by Síle Moloney A police spokeswoman said the incident occurred at around 0.37 a.m. on Sunday at 3700 Jerome Avenue, which is a bar / club located under the Woodlawn subway station at the intersection of Jerome Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-135729 size-full" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0629.jpeg" alt="" width="1000" height="1333" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0629.jpeg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0629-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0629-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0629-712x949.jpeg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0629-964x1285.jpeg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> A 20-YEAR-OLD MAN was stabbed in the early hours of Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 3700 Jerome Avenue in the Norwood section of the Bronx, the address of the bar / club, Made in The Bronx, located next to Woodlawn subway station. Photo by Síle Moloney She said the victim incurred a stab wound to the back and another stab wound to the shoulder. “He was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital in stable condition,” the spokeswoman said. “There are no arrests and the investigation is ongoing,” she added. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135724" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/52-Crime-stats-July-23-.png" alt="" width="580" height="712" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/52-Crime-stats-July-23-.png 580w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/52-Crime-stats-July-23--244x300.png 244w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px" /> MAJOR CRIME STATISTICS for the 52nd Precinct for the 28-day period ending July 12, 2026, compared to the same timeframe last year (left), and year-to-date major crime statistics for the 52nd Precinct as of July 12, 2026, compared to last year (right). This precinct covers some or all of Bedford Park, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Norwood, Bronx Park, and University Heights. Source: Compstat / NYPD Norwood News visited the bar on Sunday and asked an employee about the incident. “I don’t know anything about that,” he said. The latest major crime statistics for the 52nd Precinct are attached. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-135730 size-full" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0630.jpeg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0630.jpeg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0630-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0630-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0630-712x534.jpeg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0630-964x723.jpeg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> A 20-YEAR-OLD MAN was stabbed in the early hours of Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 3700 Jerome Avenue in the Norwood section of the Bronx, the address of the bar / club, Made in The Bronx. A security camera is seen outside the bar. Photo by Síle Moloney Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers. nypdonline.org/, or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential. The post Norwood: 20-Year-Old Man Stabbed in Back & Shoulder on Jerome Avenue first appeared on Norwood News.
Destination Tomorrow Offering Grants of up to $15,000 – Deadline July 31
Destination Tomorrow’s Chief Strategy Officer
Destination Tomorrow, the Bronx's dedicated LGBTQ+ center and nonprofit based in the South Bronx, has launched its LGBTQI+ Mini-Grant Program, and as preadvised, applications are open through July 31 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The post Destination Tomorrow Offering Grants of up to $15,000 – Deadline July 31 first appeared on Norwood News.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135743" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_9293.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="986" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_9293.jpg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_9293-300x296.jpg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_9293-768x757.jpg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_9293-712x702.jpg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_9293-964x951.jpg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> SAGE RIVERA, Destination Tomorrow’s chief strategy officer, speaks at an event in the South Bronx in recognition of Trans Day of Visibility March 30, 2026. Photo by Síle Moloney Destination Tomorrow, the Bronx’s dedicated LGBTQ+ center based in the South Bronx, and a national no nprofit, has launched its LGBTQI+ Mini-Grant Program and, as pre-advised, applications are open through July 31 at 11.59 p.m. Destination Tomorrow officials said the program will provide eligible New York State-based organizations with grants of up to $15,000 to support innovative, community-driven programs that improve equity and positive outcomes for LGBTQI+ communities, from healthcare to food security, to education, and economic opportunity. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135740" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/753260010_1705810027303531_1531371054404453663_n.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="1239" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/753260010_1705810027303531_1531371054404453663_n.jpg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/753260010_1705810027303531_1531371054404453663_n-242x300.jpg 242w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/753260010_1705810027303531_1531371054404453663_n-826x1024.jpg 826w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/753260010_1705810027303531_1531371054404453663_n-768x952.jpg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/753260010_1705810027303531_1531371054404453663_n-712x882.jpg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/753260010_1705810027303531_1531371054404453663_n-964x1194.jpg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> DESTINATION TOMORROW FLIER re grants Flier courtesy of Destination Tomorrow Founded in 2009, Destination Tomorrow officials said the organization has provided what they said are essential wraparound support and services to LGBTQ+ communities across New York, Atlanta and Washington, D.C for nearly 20 years. Through the program, they said the organization aims to equip [other LGBTI+ or other] organizations most deeply connected to the communities they serve with the resources they need to expand their impact. Sage Rivera, Destination Tomorrow’s chief strategy officer, has spoken of the need for the program given the funding gaps, Rivera says, that many LGBTQI+ organizations face. He also highlights the importance of investing in community-based solutions. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135741" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/753628016_1934440937273594_3405838026381135187_n.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="1239" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/753628016_1934440937273594_3405838026381135187_n.jpg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/753628016_1934440937273594_3405838026381135187_n-242x300.jpg 242w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/753628016_1934440937273594_3405838026381135187_n-826x1024.jpg 826w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/753628016_1934440937273594_3405838026381135187_n-768x952.jpg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/753628016_1934440937273594_3405838026381135187_n-712x882.jpg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/753628016_1934440937273594_3405838026381135187_n-964x1194.jpg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> DESTINATION TOMORROW FLIER re grants Flier courtesy of Destination Tomorrow Fliers with information about the grant program, eligible project types, and the application deadline are attached and can also be accessed, along with more information about the program and the application process, <a href="https://thetascgroup-com-dot-summer-prism-462512-u0.uc.r.appspot.com/?c=12E0WyByA3U2ZRQxdR_M2-d9dbyFyF1KL_CxbBYWV9Mw&q=696498361&r=19f8b795b7bb5584&z=1784751414004&o=https%3A%2F%2Fdestinationtomorrow.org%2Flgbtq%252B-mini-grant-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thetascgroup-com-dot-summer-prism-462512-u0.uc.r.appspot.com/?c%3D12E0WyByA3U2ZRQxdR_M2-d9dbyFyF1KL_CxbBYWV9Mw%26q%3D696498361%26r%3D19f8b795b7bb5584%26z%3D1784751414004%26o%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fdestinationtomorrow.org%252Flgbtq%25252B-mini-grant-program&source=gmail&ust=1785271400722000&usg=AOvVaw3-BWwhhlu_RZYCWeYi2tnl">here. The post Destination Tomorrow Offering Grants of up to $15,000 – Deadline July 31 first appeared on Norwood News.
Fordham Heights: Woman Stable after being Shot in the Leg
A 44-year-old woman was hospitalized but is expected to survive after she was shot in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Saturday evening, July 25, police said. The post Fordham Heights: Woman Stable after being Shot in the Leg first appeared on Norwood News.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135719" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0649.jpeg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0649.jpeg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0649-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0649-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0649-712x534.jpeg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0649-964x723.jpeg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> A 44-YEAR-OLD WOMAN was hospitalized but is expected to survive after she was shot at East 187th Street and Webster Avenue in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Saturday evening, July 25, 2026 police said. Photo by Síle Moloney A 44-year-old woman was hospitalized but is expected to survive after she was shot in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Saturday evening, July 25, police said. SITE OF NONFATAL shooting E 187th & Webster Ave, Fordham Heights, Bronx, Saturday, July 25, 2026 Video by Síle Moloney A police spokeswoman said officers from the 46th Precinct received a call at 7.57 p.m. for a report of the shooting at East 187th Street and Webster Avenue, close to the Belmont border and that the woman was found shot in the leg. She was transported by EMS to St. Barnabas Hospital and is reportedly stable. A 21-year-old man was shot dead at approximately the same location (but inside the Belmont border) in June. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135722" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/46-Crime-Stats-July-23-1-1.png" alt="" width="587" height="708" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/46-Crime-Stats-July-23-1-1.png 587w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/46-Crime-Stats-July-23-1-1-249x300.png 249w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /> MAJOR CRIME STATISTICS for the 46th Precinct for the 28-day period ending July 12, 2026, compared to last year (left), and year-to-date major crime statistics for the 46th Precinct as of July 12, 2026, compared to last year (right). This precinct covers some or all of Fordham, University Heights, Morris Heights and Mt. Hope. Source: NYPD / Compstat Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers. nypdonline.org/, or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential. The post Fordham Heights: Woman Stable after being Shot in the Leg first appeared on Norwood News.
UPDATE Norwood Man Arrested after Fatal Shooting of 12-Year-Old Boy, Electeds Call for Youth Safety Plan
City Council Committee on Children and Youth
A 45-year-old Norwood man has been arrested following the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy in the Mt. Eden section of The Bronx on Saturday, July 25. The post UPDATE Norwood Man Arrested after Fatal Shooting of 12-Year-Old Boy, Electeds Call for Youth Safety Plan first appeared on Norwood News.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135684" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0618.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="1700" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0618.jpg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0618-176x300.jpg 176w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0618-602x1024.jpg 602w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0618-768x1306.jpg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0618-904x1536.jpg 904w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0618-712x1210.jpg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0618-964x1639.jpg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> WILLIAM FERRER, 45, IS escorted out of the 44th Precinct in the Bronx on Sunday, July 26, 2026, after being arrested earlier that day in the 52nd Precinct in Norwood. He has been charged with murder and other charges following the fatal shooting on 12-year-old Jacob Freytes on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 104 Elliot Place in the Mt. Eden section of The Bronx. Photo courtesy of Devin Whitehead A 45-year-old Norwood man has been arrested following the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy in the Mt. Eden section of The Bronx on Saturday, July 25. Police said that Saturday, July 25, at around 4.55 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding three males who had been shot in front of 104 Elliot Place in Mt. Eden, within the confines of the 44th Precinct. “Upon arrival, officers observed a 12-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the shoulder, a 34-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the left foot, and a 25-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the buttocks,” a police spokesperson said. “EMS responded and transported the 12-year-old victim to NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln where he was pronounced deceased.” They said the 34-year-old male and the 25-year-old male were both transported to BronxCare Health System Hospital by private means and are listed in stable condition. There were initially no arrests and the investigation remained ongoing. United Bodegas of America spokesperson Fernando Mateo addresses those gathered for a press conference outside 104 Elliot Place in the Mt. Eden section of The Bronx on Sunday, July 26, 2026, regarding bodega and taxi safety. Video courtesy of CBS New York via YouTube The deceased was later identified as Jacob Freytes from the Mt. Eden section of The Bronx. On Sunday, July 26, pursuant to an ongoing investigation, police said William Ferrer, 45, of Norwood, was arrested on Sunday, July 26, at 11.04 a.m. in the confines of the 52nd Precinct which covers Norwood, among other Bronx neighborhoods. They said Ferrer was charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder, manslaughter, six counts of assault, and three counts of criminal possession of a weapon. Ferrer is presumed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law. William Ferrer exits the 44th Pct on Sunday, 7/26/2026, following the recent fatal shooting of a 12-year-old Jacob Freytes in the Mt. Eden section of The Bronx on Saturday, July 25/2026. Ferrer is presumed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law. Video courtesy of Devin Whitehead Following the shooting, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, the chair of the City Council’s Committee on Children & Youth, and NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams called for a youth safety plan. See their statement attached below. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135821" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0818.jpg" alt="" width="1179" height="1158" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0818.jpg 1179w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0818-300x295.jpg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0818-1024x1006.jpg 1024w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0818-768x754.jpg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0818-712x699.jpg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0818-964x947.jpg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1179px) 100vw, 1179px" /> STATEMENT FROM BRONX Borough President Vanessa Gibson, chair of the City Council’s committee on Children & Youth and New York Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Jacob Freytes in the Mt. Eden section of the Bronx on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Source: Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson Ferrer is presumed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135822" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0819.jpg" alt="" width="1179" height="834" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0819.jpg 1179w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0819-300x212.jpg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0819-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0819-768x543.jpg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0819-712x504.jpg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0819-964x682.jpg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1179px) 100vw, 1179px" /> STATEMENT FROM BRONX Borough President Vanessa Gibson, chair of the City Council’s committee on Children & Youth and New York Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Jacob Freytes in the Mt. Eden section of the Bronx on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Source: Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers. nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential. The post UPDATE Norwood Man Arrested after Fatal Shooting of 12-Year-Old Boy, Electeds Call for Youth Safety Plan first appeared on Norwood News.
Fordham Heights: No Injuries Reported after Car Ignites on Jerome Avenue
At least one person appears to have been injured following a three-vehicle accident in the Norwood section of The Bronx on Sunday morning, July 26. The post Fordham Heights: No Injuries Reported after Car Ignites on Jerome Avenue first appeared on Norwood News.
CAR IGNITES ON East 184th Street and Jerome Ave in Fordham Heights, Bronx Sunday, 7/26/2026. Video courtesy of Andreina A Chevrolet Equinox car seemingly ignited in flames on Sunday afternoon, July 26, in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx. Video obtained by Norwood News shows the in flames at the scene. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135678" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0559.jpeg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0559.jpeg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0559-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0559-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0559-712x534.jpeg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0559-964x723.jpeg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> A BURNED OUT car is seen on Jerome Avenue and East 184th Street in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Sunday, July 26, 2026, along with its owner, after it ignited earlier that day. The owner had left it there with a mechanic to be repaired around 30 minutes before the combustion. Photo by Síle Moloney An FDNY spokesperson later said the department received a call at 3.09 p.m. for a report of a vehicle on fire at East 184th Street and Jerome Avenue. They said there were no injuries reported and the incident was closed at 3.43 p.m. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135677" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0556.jpeg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0556.jpeg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0556-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0556-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0556-712x534.jpeg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0556-964x723.jpeg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> A BURNED OUT car is seen on Jerome Avenue and East 184th Street in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Sunday, July 26, 2026 after it ignited earlier that day, according to its owner, who was at the scene later and who had left it there with a mechanic to be repaired. The owner is querying why the FDNY removed the door. Photo by Síle Moloney The car owner was at the scene later that day along with a mechanic with whom the female car owner said she had left the car for a repair job around a half an hour before it went up in flames. The mechanic said it first started to smoke and later ignited. The car owner called the NYPD while Norwood News was on site. Speaking in Spanish, the woman said she has insurance but not “full” insurance and was worried her insurance would not cover all the damage. The woman said she bought the car in 2018. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135676" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0552.jpeg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0552.jpeg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0552-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0552-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0552-712x534.jpeg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0552-964x723.jpeg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> A BURNED OUT car is seen on Jerome Avenue and East 184th Street in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Sunday, July 26, 2026 after it ignited earlier that day, according to its owner, who was at the scene later and who had left it there with a mechanic to be repaired. Photo by Síle Moloney The car was seen very badly burned out and the FDNY had seemingly removed the driver door. The woman did not understand why. She said the car was unoccupied at the time she left it there for repairs and was due to pick it up the following day. Norwood News is following up with the NYPD for details of the police report and will share more details as they become available. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-135675" src="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0551.jpeg" alt="" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0551.jpeg 1000w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0551-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0551-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0551-712x534.jpeg 712w, https://www.norwoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0551-964x723.jpeg 964w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> A BURNED OUT car is seen on Jerome Avenue and East 184th Street in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Sunday, July 26, 2026 after it ignited earlier that day, according to its owner, who was at the scene later and who had left it there with a mechanic to be repaired. Photo by Síle Moloney Norwood News has reached out to GM/Chevrolet for comment on the incident. More to follow. The post Fordham Heights: No Injuries Reported after Car Ignites on Jerome Avenue first appeared on Norwood News.