Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council clash over housing for former inmates in the Bronx
City Council Advances Controversial Housing Project The city council has moved forward with a contentious housing initiative aimed at providing support for former Bronx residents, dismissing Mayor Eric Adams’ last-minute objections as inconsequential. On Thursday, the council approved a lengthy 99-year sublease for a six-story building located on the Jacobi Hospital campus in Morris Park. […]
Savannah Bananas set to perform in The Bronx for the first time
Savannah Bananas to Play at Yankee Stadium This weekend, as the Yankees face off against the Red Sox in Boston—after a victory on Friday night—the spotlight also shines on an unusual event in New York. The Yankees are aiming to secure their spot in the playoffs, but simultaneously, a unique baseball experience is drawing nearly […]
1-year-old girl from the Bronx dies from injuries following a serious beating, reportedly by her mother’s boyfriend, according to police.
Tragically, a toddler from the Bronx has died about a week after it was determined that surgery was needed to remove part of her skull due to severe abuse. This came after her mother’s boyfriend viciously assaulted her. One-year-old Imani Mitchell was taken to Harlem Hospital in critical condition following an incident on the evening […]
Bronx pizzeria recognized as top hidden gem restaurant in New York
You can leave behind those $65 truffle pizzas in Manhattan; according to industry experts, one pizzeria in the Bronx is topping them all. It’s known as Louie & Ernie’s, hailed by Food Republic as the best “hole in the wall” restaurant in New York. Located at 1300 Crosby Ave. in Pelham Bay, this beloved spot […]
Zohran Mamdani oddly left without response from Bronx borough president after campaign revealed her support in NYC mayoral contest
The Bronx’s Vanessa Gibson spoke up on Tuesday about the frontrunner for mayor, Zoran Mamdani, who faces challenges as a socialist candidate. While Gibson was touted as a supporter in Mamdani’s campaign, she was notably absent from events near Yankee Stadium that morning. This, despite the Bronx’s significant Democratic representation in local elections. Some members […]
Teenager in NYC with a history of trouble faces murder charges as a violent summer in the Bronx escalates.
Teen Arrested in Fatal Bronx Shooting A 15-year-old boy, identified as Daniel Martinez, has been arrested for his involvement in a deadly shooting this week amid a rise in violence in the Bronx. Authorities charged him with murder in connection with the death of 34-year-old Kelvin Moscare, which occurred outside the Bag Werne House on […]
Fatal shooting in Bronx apartment linked to ongoing conflict with neighbors
Shooting Incident in the Bronx Authorities report that a man suspected of fatally shooting three individuals in a Bronx apartment was likely a disgruntled tenant embroiled in an ongoing dispute with his neighbor. Jimmy Avila, 44, was taken into custody on Wednesday following the shootings that occurred on College Avenue, close to 170th Avenue in […]
Adams will send 1,000 police officers to the Bronx following an increase in shootings and intends to invite gangs to Gracie Mansion for discussions on peace.
Police Surge in the Bronx Following Shootings Mayor Eric Adams announced the deployment of 1,000 police officers to the Bronx this weekend in response to a recent spike in gun violence. During a conversation with a community member at Haffen Park, where a deadly shooting occurred Saturday night, he noted, “We have 1,000 officers dispatched […]
Gun violence in the Bronx persists as three individuals are shot, one fatally, inside an apartment building.
Gun Violence in the Bronx Claims Three Lives The surge of gun violence in the Bronx continued on Wednesday, with three men shot dead inside an apartment building. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest wound, while a 62-year-old was hit in the arm. A 59-year-old man reportedly sustained a serious injury during a domestic dispute […]
Four people were shot, two of them fatally, during a seven-hour period of violence in the Bronx.
Violent Shootings in the Bronx Leave Four Dead Police have reported that four men were shot and killed in a series of violent incidents. The chaos began around 8:10 a.m. when a 32-year-old man was shot behind an apartment building on Anthony Avenue, close to Mount Hope Place. He was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital […]