North Riverdale: Housing Lottery Launches for Units at 6327 Broadway

By SÍLE MOLONEY
An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at 6327 Broadway, a seven-story residential building in the North Riverdale section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Designed by Marin Architects, and developed by the Stagg Group, the structure yields 90 residential units and 79 enclosed parking spaces. Available on NYC Housing Connect, NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)’s online portal, are 27 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $68,572 to $187,330.   Amenities include pet-friendly policies, assigned parking spaces, a shared laundry room, gym, recreation


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A March for Angellyh

By EMILY SAWAKED
  The emotions permeating the atmosphere were clear as young protestors of all ages gathered around their political leaders, teachers, parents, and relatives of the late Angellyh Yambo at a rally organized during Gun Violence Awareness Month to honor their 16-year-old school friend.   Angellyh was tragically and fatally killed in broad daylight by a stray bullet just north of the Mott Haven border on Friday, April 8, as she walked home from school. Two of her friends were also shot and injured during the same incident. Jeremiah Ryan, 17, was later charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with


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Wakefield: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 5-Story Building at 652 East 223rd Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) to expand an existing 2-story structure into a 5-story, residential building at 652 East 223rd Street in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between White Plains Road and Carpenter Avenue, the lot is two blocks south of the 225th Street subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. Yitzi Salamon is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 55-foot tall development will yield 6,865 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 18 residential units


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The New York Lottery Announces Winning Tickets Sold in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The New York Lottery announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the July 5 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The ticket, worth $37,871.50, was purchased at Fordham Lucky 7, located at 152 East 188th Street, #154 in The Bronx.   The lottery previously announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the July 3 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The ticket, worth $34,045.50, was purchased at Mobil Mart located at 4090 Boston Road in The Bronx.   Another top-prize winning ticket was sold for the June 27 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The ticket, worth $35,586.50, was purchased at A & G Deli Grocery III


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Bedford Park: Driver Refuses Medical Attention after Car Flips Upside Down on Morris Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
An SUV flipped upside down at 2763 Morris Avenue in Bedford Park in the early hours of Saturday morning when a 22-year-old male driver collided with three parked cars on the street, according to police.   An NYPD spokesperson explained the circumstances which led to the car overturning, saying, “On July 9, 2022, at approximately 00.32 hours, a 2007 Nissan SUV, operated by a 22-year-old male, was traveling northbound on Morris Avenue when the vehicle struck three parked and unattended vehicles (possibly due to driver distraction).”   In terms of reported injuries, the spokesperson added, “The driver complained of pain


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Kingsbridge Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for New 6-Story Building at 215 West Kingsbridge Road

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a 6-story, residential building at 215 West Kingsbridge Road in the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between Heath Avenue and Kingsbridge Terrace, the lot is about a 10-minute walk from the Kingsbridge Road subway station, serviced by the 4 train.   Paul Durgaj of Durgaj Properties Corp is listed as the owner behind the applications, and the proposed 64-foot tall development will yield 14,795 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 23 residential units, most likely rentals, based


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UPDATE Northeast Bronx: Arrest Made following Fatal Stabbing of 30-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY
POLICE ARE LOOKING to identify the person seen in the video in connection to a fatal stabbing that occurred in the Northeast Bronx on July 6, 2022. The NYPD said they have made an arrest following the murder of a 30-year-old man in the Laconia section of the Northeast Bronx in July.   Police said officers responded to a 911 call regarding a knife assault in the vicinity of East Gun Hill Road and Seymour Avenue, in the 49th Precinct on Wednesday, July 6, at around 11.39 p.m.   “Upon arrival, officers observed a 30-year-old male, unconscious and unresponsive inside


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Registration Open for Jr. Knicks Summer Basketball Camp for Sessions Starting July 11 & July 18

By SÍLE MOLONEY
It’s time to register for Jr. Knicks Summer Basketball Camp. Knicks officials say boys and girls around the tri-state area ages 6 to 14, of all skill levels, are invited to participate in one-of-a-kind camp sessions this summer. Campers will work on basketball fundamentals in a fun, safe environment and apply their new skills during competitive scrimmages.   Campers will also be treated to surprise visits from special Knicks guests, according to Knicks representatives. As the former Knicks will explain to the campers, “Once a Knick, Always a Knick. So, when you put your Jr. Knicks jersey on, you will forever


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New York State Extends Deadline for Public to Comment on Draft Disadvantaged Communities Criteria to Aug. 5

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in partnership with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), announced the extension of the public comment period for the draft disadvantaged communities criteria on Thursday, July 7. The deadline to submit comments has been extended to Aug. 5.   New York’s Climate Justice Working Group (CJWG), which consists of representatives from environmental justice groups from across the State and representatives of several State agencies, developed the draft criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities, which was released for public review and comment in March. The State held a total of


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