East Bronx
City Island: A Coastal Community in the Bronx
Take a look at the people and places that make up the Bronx’s unique nautical community.
Characters of softball, the real Bronx pastime
In the 1980s, Bronx softball games could attracted crowds of hundreds and $10,000 worth of bets. One team was particularly adept at taking that cash: a crew known as The Bandits. Last year, they reunited.
Breaking the Bronx’s waves
The year’s first regatta put young sailor’s skills to the test.
VIDEO – After Two Year Effort, Street Renamed for Fallen Soldier
In Parkchester, a street is dedicated to a soldier killed in Iraq in 2007.
A Mother Keeps the Memory of Her Soldier Son Alive
In a street renaming ceremony Saturday, Emily Toro will immortalize the memory of her son Private Isaac Cortes, who was killed in Iraq in 2007. Photo by Michael Ratliff
Severe Snow Storm Blankets Bronx
Twelve to 18 inches of snow is falling in the Bronx today. Schools are closed, subway and bus service is delayed, power is out in some neighborhoods, and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. postponed his first State of the Borough address.
Judge Overturns Verdict in Firefighter Death Case
Bronx Supreme Court overturned “negligence” verdict.
Bill Clinton Marks Black History Month in the Bronx
Neighborhood leaders reflect on the President’s ties to the African-American community.
For Seniors, Snow Means Skipping “Chicken Day”
The snow day is over, but life’s still not back to normal in the Bronx. Photo by: Elif Ince
The Bronx Prepares for a Blizzard
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning. Heavy wet snow and winds with gusts up to 40 mph are predicted.
VIDEO – East Bronx Straphangers Struggle with Station Closures
On Monday Feb. 8 the MTA closed two stations on number 6 train in the Bronx causing significant delays for commuters.
VIDEO – A Mosque’s Call to Prayer
A mosque in the Bronx will once again seek a sound permit to amplify the Muslim call to prayer.
Bronx Church Hosts Haiti Relief Concert
The Church of the Savior, Co-op City, raised more than $1000 for Haiti relief.
Proposed Law Would Criminalize Drunken Gun-Toting
A new law against carrying a gun while intoxicated would be similar to drunken-driving laws.
cinct. Rivas, who suffers from Alzheimers disease, left his home at 674 E. 149th St, he is approximately 5′5″ tall and weights 150 lbs. If you have any information, please call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
Elia (15) and Genesis (16) Rodriguez are reported missing. They were last seen at their home on 1609 East 174 St. on Friday April 9 around 5 a.m. Both sisters are five feet eight inches tall, with brown eyes and curly black hair.
They are of thin build and in good mental and physical condition. Genesis was last seen wearing a white sweater, a blue tee-shirt, blue jeans, black sneakers and carried a green bookbag. The NYPD requests that anyone with information call Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
Lorrell Waddell, 64, was last seen on Monday April 12 around 2:45 p.m. at his home located at 801 Co-Op City Blvd. He is five feet eight inches tall, 170 lbs, with salt and pepper hair. Anyone with information call Crime Stoppers Hotline (NYPD) at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
Police arrested Joseph Roman, 23, for a 2008 murder in the Bronx. The fugitive was arrested in Las Vegas and returned to New York today.
