Bedford Park: Lehman College Physics Professor Honored for Defense of Free Thinking with Andrei Sakhorov Prize

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The American Physical Society (APS) has awarded Lehman Distinguished Professor of Physics Eugene Chudnovsky its 2024 Andrei Sakharov Prize, which recognizes APS Fellows for their leadership and efforts to uphold human rights.

Bronx ACS Employee Shirley Williams Honored with Proclamation Marking 70 Years of Service to City of New York

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Commissioner Jess Dannhauser presented Shirley Williams of ACS, educated in the Belmont section of The Bronx and currently the longest-serving city employee, with a proclamation to mark her 70 years of service to the City of New York on Monday, Nov. 13.

UPDATE Bedford Park: FDNY Access to East 205th Street a Struggle as they Respond to Reports of a Gas Leak

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY was called to a residential home in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx on Sunday for reports of a gas odor.

Kingsbridge: Residential Fire Results in No Injures

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A residential fire which broke out in the Kingsbridge section of The Bronx on Saturday night resulted in no injuries, FDNY officials said.

Mt. Hope: Police Search for Two Suspects following Fatal Shooting of 35-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photos who they say is sought in connection with a murder that occurred in the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx.

Mt. Hope: Man, 27, Arrested on Murder Charges following Fatal Shooting of 2nd Man, 35

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 27-year-old man has been arrested following the fatal shooting of a second 35-year-old man last month in the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx.

Fordham Road Business Improvement District Hosts 18th Annual Fordham Road Fair

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY

The Fordham Road Business Improvement District hosted the 18th Annual Fordham Road Fair on Saturday Oct. 28, with food, pony rides, roller skating, games, music, and a bouncing house.

UPDATE Norwood Father of Three Dead & Woman Critical following a Single-Vehicle Accident on Jerome Ave

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 30-year-old father of three young children from Norwood has died and one woman is in critical condition following a single-vehicle collision on Jerome Avenue in Norwood in the early hours of Sunday morning, Nov. 12.

Body of Deceased Man, 42, Found in Van Cortlandt Park near Woodlawn Heights

By DAVID GREENE

Police are investigating the death of a man found deceased last month in Van Cortlandt Park woods in an area southwest of Woodlawn Heights on Friday the 13th.

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Bedford Park: Lehman College Physics Professor Honored for Defense of Free Thinking with Andrei Sakhorov Prize

UPDATE Bedford Park: FDNY Access to East 205th Street a Struggle as they Respond to Reports of a Gas Leak

Kingsbridge: Residential Fire Results in No Injures

Mt. Hope: Police Search for Two Suspects following Fatal Shooting of 35-Year-Old Man

Mt. Hope: Man, 27, Arrested on Murder Charges following Fatal Shooting of 2nd Man, 35

Fordham Road Business Improvement District Hosts 18th Annual Fordham Road Fair

UPDATE Norwood Father of Three Dead & Woman Critical following a Single-Vehicle Accident on Jerome Ave

Body of Deceased Man, 42, Found in Van Cortlandt Park near Woodlawn Heights