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While New York City's Affordable Housing program via lottery has provided residents with many opportunities for truly affordable housing, every now and again we encounter a listing that is anything but affordable.

A 1-year-old boy lost his life after inhaling fentanyl at a daycare center in the Bronx, New York. The details surrounding this tragic event are both shocking and deeply distressing, shedding light on the vulnerabilities within our systems. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the key aspects of the incident, from the daycare’s inspection to the actions of those involved.

In a tragic incident that sent shockwaves through the Bronx community, an 80-year-old man lost his life early Sunday morning after being fatally shot in the back of the head by a suspect riding a scooter.

In a shocking incident captured by surveillance video, an 80-year-old man named Marcelino Valerio was mercilessly gunned down on a Bronx street. The horrifying incident took place early Sunday morning, just after Valerio and his wife had returned home from a Sweet 16 party. Upon exiting the car that had dropped them off, Valerio was approached by a cyclist dressed as a ninja, clad in all black with a black ski mask. Without warning, the assailant shot Valerio twice, striking him in the head at close range.

BRONX, NEW YORK------ A 27-year-old man is facing charges this morning in the shooting of an 8-year-old boy Tuesday afternoon in the Bronx. Police said Joshua Brooks was charged overnight with attempted murder, felony assault, reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a weapon. Sources told CBS New York the child was getting off a school bus when he was struck.

For over 150 years, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has captured the imagination across the globe and has been reinterpreted countless times in popular culture. But now, for the first time ever, The Bronx will be home to a massive horticultural exhibition inspired by Alice's magical journey "through the looking glass" set on the 250 acres of The New York Botanical Garden.

Introduction: In the heart of Fordham,In the heart of Fordham, The Bronx, a new development is on the horizon that promises to bring a positive impact to the community. Permits have recently been filed for a ten-story mixed-use building at 2444 Tiebout Avenue, and its primary purpose is to provide senior housing. Let's take a closer look at this exciting project. Location: 2444 Tiebout Avenue is ideally situated between East 187th Street and East 188th Street, making it conveniently close to the Fordham Road subway station, which is serviced by the B and D trains. This location ensures easy access to public transportation, making it a well-connected hub for its future senior residents. The Developer: Comunilife is the driving force behind this development. With a focus on community welfare and well-being, Comunilife is well-known for its dedication to creating spaces that cater to the needs of the people it serves. In this case, they are stepping up to address the growing need for senior housing in The Bronx. The Building: The proposed building is set to stand at an impressive ten stories, with a height of 70 feet. In total, it will encompass 55,816 square feet of space. Within this space, 36,469 square feet are designated for community facility use, while the remaining 19,347 square feet will be dedicated to residential living. The project is expected to provide 83 residences for seniors. These residences will vary in size, with 15 one-bedroom units and 68 studios, ensuring a variety of options to suit different needs and preferences. Amenities and Features: This development has been carefully designed to cater to the unique needs of its senior residents. In addition to the residential units, it will include a range of amenities and facilities. These include a recreation room complete with a kitchen, a shared laundry room for convenience, and administration and social services offices to support the community. Architectural Details: Monica Lopez Architect is the firm responsible for bringing this project to life. With their expertise, we can expect a thoughtfully designed and well-executed structure that not only meets the functional requirements but also adds to the architectural character of the neighborhood.

A 30-year-old man named Angel Rojas lost his life in a fatal shooting. The incident occurred outside his apartment building on Sedgwick Ave. near W. Burnside Ave. in University Heights on the evening of September 7, 2023. The tragedy began with a heated argument between Rojas and another man, which tragically escalated into violence. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of this unfortunate event and its impact on the community.

PORT MORRIS—A new waterfront park is now open to the public along the Harlem River in the South Bronx. Located at the foot of the Third Avenue Bridge leading into Manhattan, the new waterfront park is part of the Bankside luxury development that is gentrifying the neighborhood but thanks to provisions within the Special Harlem River Waterfront Rezoning, any development within the rezoned area must provide a Shore Public Walkway.

A 24-year-old mother named Lashawn Andrews fell victim to a fatal shooting in the Bronx. The incident, which unfolded during a dispute near her residence, has shocked the local community and left many seeking answers.

Every now and again there's a property in The Bronx that catches the eye with its asking price and almost always, that home is in Fieldston. And once again that's exactly where the most expensive home on the market in The Bronx is located.

Seafood Restaurant Shooting Leaves 1 Injured By Dan Gesslein Bronx Voice August 24, 2023 BRONX - Cops are looking for a real cookie monster who shot up a Bronx soul food restaurant and wounded a man on a busy Saturday night. Police released surveillance video from the shooting in the East Tremont section of the Bronx. The video shows a man wearing a black t-shirt with the word “Cookies” in red and white lettering printed across the chest. The man is seen walking with, what appears to be, a semi-automatic handgun on his right side with people seen clearly behind him in the restaurant. At around 7:45 pm on August 5, a 30-year-old man was seated inside the seafood soul restaurant located at 563 East Tremont Avenue. The man wearing the “Cookies” shirt and holding the gun near his right hip, approached. The gunman lifted the weapon and opened fire inside the restaurant. The victim was struck one time in the left leg. Apparently no words were exchanged between the gunman and the victim and investigators did not comment on a motive for the very visible shooting. The gunman calmly exited the restaurant and fled on foot. EMS rushed the victim to nearby Saint Barnabas Hospital where he was listed in stable condition. The suspect is described as a male with a medium complexion and build. He has dark hair and a small beard. He appears to have tattoos on his right arm. In addition to the black shirt with the word “Cookies” across it, the suspect was last seen wearing blue jeans with spots of white and white and red sneakers. Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips.  All calls are strictly confidential.

MELROSE—Ten years ago, the world famous—and anonymous—street artist from England named Banksy, left his mark in The Bronx during a month-long outdoor show in which he would tag at least one wall a day across New York City.

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS—Fordham Landing, the mega development along the Harlem River in The Bronx, that was first proposed four years ago in 2019 by developer Dynamic Star, is nearing ground-breaking for construction of phase 1 of the development.

Lidl, the wildly popular discount European supermarket, is finally opening up a store in The Bronx. While shopping at the Bronx Terminal Market yesterday, we saw the announcement at the former Michael's arts and crafts location in the mall which closed for good during the pandemic.

Hip hop, a vibrant cultural and artistic movement that began in the streets of New York City in The Bronx in the 1970s, has become one of the most influential and globally recognized genres of music today. Its roots are multifaceted, drawing from African, Caribbean, and Latino influences, and it has since grown to encompass various sub-genres, styles, and cultural phenomena.

Affordable housing is a critical need in urban communities, and its importance is even more pronounced for senior citizens on fixed incomes. In response to this pressing need, Douglaston Development has recently unveiled a transformative project in The Bronx, welcoming the first wave of tenants at 2856 Webster Avenue. This 188-unit affordable housing complex, exclusively designed for seniors earning up to 50 percent of the Area Median Income, is a significant milestone for the Bedford Park neighborhood and the entire community. In this blog post, we explore the features and impact of this vital development.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has made a groundbreaking announcement today, that Edward Caban has been appointed as the 46th commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD). This historic appointment marks a significant milestone as Caban becomes the first Latino to hold such a prominent position within the nation's largest police force, which has been in existence for 177 years.

A new housing lottery has opened for a brand new and truly affordable housing development in the Port Morris area of the South Bronx. Called The Willow, which is being developed by JCAL Development Group, the 112 unit building is located at 750 E 134th Street and Willow Avenue just steps away from the Randall's Island Connector to the 512 acre park.

With major highways like the Cross Bronx Expressway and polluting industries like fossil fuel plants and medical waste incinerators, Bronx residents are no strangers to air pollution and the lasting physical and their sometimes often, deadly health outcomes where residents suffer from some of the highest rates of asthma in the nation as a result.