Vanessa Gibson Sworn in as the 14th Bronx Borough President

By DAVID GREENE

Editor’s Note: The following is an updated version of the story that appears in our latest print edition. Surrounded by family and close friends, as well as a large contingent of local elected officials, former District 16 city councilwoman, Vanessa Gibson, was officially sworn in as the 14th Bronx borough president during a ceremony at her alma mater, Lehman College, in Bedford Park on Sunday, March 27. She is the first woman and the first member of the Black community to hold the position. Gibson also previously served as assemblywoman for the 77th assembly district. Deputy Bronx Borough

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has tested positive for COVID-19 two days after attending the Yankees season reopening home game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, and on the mayor’s 100th day in office. The news follows the mayor’s recent, controversial decision to lift a ban to allow “elite” New York State athletes to play home games despite not being vaccinated. According to the CDC, a person with COVID-19 is considered infectious starting two days before they develop symptoms, or two days before the date of their positive test, if they do not have symptoms.

By JULIAN NAZAR

Maybe you’ve sometimes exited the Kingsbridge Road subway station on Jerome Avenue and looked across the street in awe at a mural that highlights the best of The Bronx? Or perhaps you’ve passed by Walton Avenue and East Burnside Avenue in the Mt. Hope section of the borough, and taken a moment to read the messages on the comic, book-esque mural that deals with gentrification? Walking around The Bronx, chances are you’ve seen one of the murals by Alfredo Bennett, aka, Royal Kingbee. The muralist completed his latest work, Invasion of the Colorful Honeycombs, in March. It’s on

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help, identifying the person seen in the attached photos who is sought in connection to a citywide commercial robbery pattern which has been traced to the 50th precinct, the 26th precinct, and the 33rd precinct. The 50th precinct in The Bronx, covers Kingsbridge, Marble Hill, Riverdale, Fieldston, Spuyten Duyvil and Van Cortlandt Park. The 26th precinct covers the Upper West Side of Manhattan, including Morningside Heights, Manhattanville, Columbia University, Riverside Park, Morningside Park, and the General Grant National Memorial. The 33rd precinct covers Washington Heights in northern Manhattan, which encompasses

By JULIAN NAZAR & SÍLE MOLONEY

Editor’s Note: The following is an updated version of the story that appears in our latest print edition. On a chilly Tuesday morning, on March 24, Bronx City Councilman Oswald Feliz (C.D. 15) held a press conference at City Hall Park in Manhattan, alongside members of the Twin Parks citywide taskforce to, once again, highlight the importance of fire safety and prevention, amid the introduction by Feliz of a new draft bill, Intro 0105-2022. The taskforce was created by the speaker of the council, Adrienne Adams, and Feliz and others had previously held a number of press conferences in

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced on Saturday, April 9, the availability of employment opportunities for the summer recreational season. Individuals looking for seasonal summer employment who enjoy the outdoors are encouraged to learn more about opportunities to work at DEC facilities. DEC operates 52 public campgrounds and five, day-use areas throughout the Adirondack and Catskill Parks. DEC hires more than 500 seasonal employees to provide a variety of services throughout the summer season. All levels of experience and skill sets are needed, ranging from supervisors, lifeguards, security, maintenance, cleaning staff, and booth workers. Some

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Judge Debra James ruled on Friday, April 8, that Trump Ferry Point LLC, a firm affiliated with the The Trump Organization, may continue to operate the 18-hole, 222-acre golf course, driving range, clubhouse and ancillary facilities at Ferry Point Park East in the Throggs Neck section of The Bronx. The decision is the outcome of a legal case brought by the City of New York in which the City had sought to terminate the contract, following the January 6th riots. The case was heard at the Supreme Court of the State of New York and the decision centered around an

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following street and bridge closures in the Bronx from April 8 to June 29. East 136th Street between Brown Place and Brook Avenue: This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through April 10 to facilitate crane operation. East 216th Street between White Plains Road and Barnes Avenue: This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through April 11 to facilitate crane operation. Bruckner

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Local People Reported Missing in Recent Weeks A 12-year-old girl was reported missing in the Allerton section of The Bronx. Click here for more details. A 21-year-old woman was reported missing in the Norwood section of The Bronx. Click here for more details. A 17-year-old boy was reported missing in the Jerome Park section of The Bronx. Click here for more details. A 48-year-old man was reported missing in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx. Click here for more details. A 52-year-old woman was reported missing in the Van Cortlandt Village section of The Bronx. Click here for more details.