UPDATE Bedford Park: Early Morning Fire in Bedford Park Deli Results in No Injuries

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A commercial fire in Bedford Park that broke out in the early hours of Saturday, Dec. 30, resulted in no injuries according to the FDNY.

Lithium-Ion Batteries Cause Three-Alarm Fire in Kingsbridge Heights

By DAVID GREENE

A day after a 3-alarm fire gutted a deli in Kingsbridge Heights, fire officials determined that the blaze was caused by lithium-ion batteries.

Kingsbridge Heights Small Business Owners Being Pushed Out

By SÍLE MOLONEY

With a Jan. 18 deadline fast approaching for receipt of applications by the City of New York to a Request for Proposal (RFP) to redevelop the Kingsbridge Armory in Kingsbridge Heights, supporters of 12 local small businesses located along nearby Jerome Avenue and East Kingsbridge Road held a rally on Thursday, Dec. 7, calling on the merchants’ landlord to renew the merchants’ leases, rather than sell to the soon-to-be selected developer or associate partner.

UPDATE Kingsbridge:15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing Since Found

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said a 15-year-old girl from Kingsbridge who had been reported missing on Thursday, Dec. 14, has since been located.

OCM Steps Up Pressure on Unlicensed Cannabis Shops

By SÍLE MOLONEY, MIA HOLLIE & PERRY GREGORY

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) published a second update on Monday, Dec. 4, on enforcement actions taken against unlicensed cannabis shops across the State.

Local Artist Barbara Korman Fondly Remembered

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

Renowned Bedford Park artist Barbara Korman has been remembered fondly by those who knew her following her recent death on Thursday, Nov. 30, at the age of 85. Bedford Mosholu Community Association president Barbara Stronczer, who said Korman was buried on Sunday, Dec. 3, said of her friend, “Barbara was a talented individual with many interests. She will be missed by both friends and neighbors.”

Kingsbridge Heights: Man Sought for Sexual Assault inside Kingsbridge Road Subway Station

By SÍLE MOLONEY

THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photo who they say is sought in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in transit in Kingsbridge Heights on Nov. 30.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Israel and Palestine

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the Israel-Hamas war.

Kingsbridge Heights: Elected Officials Show Up for Senior Night

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

Assembly Member George Alvarez (A.D. 78) and Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) held a Senior Night to celebrate local seniors at Caridad Kingsbridge, located at 135 West Kingsbridge Road in Kingsbridge Heights on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 9 p.m.