Category: The Bronx

More than 70 people joined together at the Bronx’s Fordham Plaza Friday afternoon to protest the war in Gaza — calling out politicians including U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres and Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson by name, claiming they are complicit in genocide in Palestine.  With a significant NYPD presence off to the side, shouts of…

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez officially faces a challenger in the upcoming Democratic primary.  Marty Dolan, 66, has received notice from the NYC Board of Elections that he will be on the ballot for the June primary against Ocasio-Cortez, who will face a primary challenger for the first time since 2020. Dolan, who is a retired…

File photo A 17-year-old girl was fatally stabbed outside a Bronx apartment building Thursday afternoon, police said. Emery Mizell was stabbed in the chest at around 2:15 p.m. at 1105 Boynton Ave., in the Soundview section of the borough, during an argument that quickly escalated into a fight, police said. Mizell was transported to NYC…

NYPD Argus cameras have been installed along East Tremont Avenue in Throggs Neck. Photo Gabriele Holtermann The Throggs Neck Business Improvement District (TNBID) is one step closer to its goal to make Throggs Neck the safest community in New York City. Alongside community members, elected officials and NYPD officers, the TNBID announced the activation of…

Some families experiencing homelessness in the city will no longer have to choose between seeking shelter and keeping their beloved pet, thanks to a pilot program announced Thursday, May 2, by the nonprofit Urban Resource Institute.  The group, in partnership with the city’s Department of Homeless Services, operates the Uplift Families Residence in the Castle…

Photo courtesy Getty Images The city has filed suit against a funeral home operator with multiple Bronx locations, accusing it of exploiting grieving families and targeting Spanish-speaking customers. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has accused R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home of failing to perform services requested and paid for by its clients, according…

London Nash, 18, is among the Bronx youth performing in the upcoming Garden of Dreams talent show at Radio City Music Hall. Photo courtesy Garden of Dreams Foundation For 18-year-old London Nash of Parkchester, the third time really was a charm. After auditioning in 2022 and 2023 for the Garden of Dreams talent show at…

New paint, ramps and pavement aim to increase safety on the parkway, pictured on Dec. 28, 2023. Photo Emily Swanson The construction company hired by the city to complete Phase 2 of the Pelham Parkway reconstruction project has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the city for alleged breach of contract.  C.A.C. Industries, Inc., based in…

Police responded to a 911 call of a person shot in front of 2791 Dewey Ave. on Monday, April 29, 2024. Google maps Bronx detectives are investigating separate, deadly incidents that occurred on Monday — including one involving a newborn baby.   Officers from the 40th Precinct responded to a 911 call at 600 Bergen Ave.…

Police in the Bronx shot and killed a dog as the canine mauled its owner to death in a horrific attack early on Friday morning. Law enforcement sources said the grisly scene unfolded at about 3:09 a.m. on April 26 inside an apartment at 1210 Simpson St. in Longwood. Officers from the 42nd Precinct rushed…