Bronx

Tenants at 1187 Anderson Avenue in the Bronx staged a rent strike six months ago due to unresolved bed bug, mice, and roach infestations. They are now urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to address the issue.

Dozens of apartments with rents under $1,000 are now available in Brooklyn and the Bronx through NYC Housing Connect. Columbia Commons in Brooklyn offers amenities like an outdoor terrace, elevator, community center, and high-speed internet.

New York City expanded its 3-K preschool program, offering 1,700 families preschool seats closer to home, reducing commute times and improving accessibility. The expansion, supported by a $1.2 billion state investment, aims to make childcare more accessible across all five boroughs, with notable improvements in Staten Island, Manhattan, and the Bronx.

An affordable housing lottery in the Bronx offers apartments starting at $777. The units are part of Starhill Phase II at 51 Featherbed Lane, featuring amenities like free in-unit broadband Wi-Fi, security cameras, and a communal laundry room.

Wealthy Americans are leaving high-tax states like New York City, resulting in a $922 million loss in adjusted gross income for Manhattan between 2022 and 2023. IRS data shows significant outflows from New York and California counties, with many taxpayers relocating to lower-tax states such as Florida and Texas, impacting state finances and political dynamics ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Wealthy Americans are leaving high-tax states like New York City, resulting in a $922 million loss in adjusted gross income for Manhattan between 2022 and 2023. IRS data shows significant tax filer outflows in New York and California counties, with many relocating to lower-tax states such as Florida and Texas.

A 2025 report by Her Justice found that New York City’s Family Courts reduced wait times for child support orders, with Brooklyn’s average drop from 15 to four months due to a triage process. While NYC cases still take longer (6.7 months) than the rest of the state (2.8 months), Bronx and Queens also saw significant time reductions.

A New York City public school district is integrating technology with traditional paper-based methods to enhance math learning, using a tool called Atlas developed by an education technology company. The approach allows teachers to monitor student progress in real time through a dashboard, reducing grading burdens and enabling targeted support.

Fieldston Power, a Bronx-based company, expanded its community distributed solar network to 72 rent-stabilized buildings in New York City, including 48 in the Bronx, to help landlords comply with Local Law 97. The company unveiled a $200 million pipeline to scale the model to 1,000 additional rooftops, offering electricity cost savings for tenants through solar credits and infrastructure financing without upfront costs to landlords.

A 21-year-old woman was raped at knifepoint in Greenwich Village on June 27. The suspect, described as dark-skinned and wearing a white T-shirt and dark sneakers, fled the scene. Surveillance photos from a NYC subway station were released by police, who remain at large. A separate rape case involving a 13-year-old girl in the Bronx's Van Cortlandt Park occurred days earlier.

A Bronx mother discusses the emotional impact of losing her only son to gun violence in an episode of 'Victims' Voices' hosted by Nicole Johnson. The interview highlights personal grief and the broader issue of gun-related tragedies.

Bronx detectives are investigating a fatal shooting near a liquor store on July 6, where 46-year-old Shaun Whitchett was killed by a single gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred at 1503 White Plains Road in Parkchester, and no arrests have been made. The 43rd Precinct reported five homicides year-to-date as of July 5, with shootings slightly down compared to 2025.

A 46-year-old man was shot in the head near the intersection of Archer Street and White Plains Road in Parkchester, the Bronx, after 8 p.m. Officials confirmed the incident but provided no further details.

Three 20-year-olds attempted to rob an elderly man outside his Bronx home in New York City, stealing his security camera when their attempt failed, according to police.

A Bronx woman faces murder and manslaughter charges for allegedly stabbing her friend to death during an argument in their home. The victim, a 31-year-old woman, was found with fatal stab wounds and pronounced dead at Lincoln Hospital. Police arrested Lexus Bullock, 27, at the scene and booked her on charges including murder and criminal possession of a weapon.

A subway operator was injured when a falling tree branch shattered the cab window of a northbound 4 train in the Bronx as it approached Yankee Stadium station. The incident partially suspended the line.

A tree fell onto a northbound No. 4 train subway car in the Bronx near the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium station, injuring the female train operator and causing a portion of the line to be suspended.

Landlord Ved Parkash has agreed to sell a fire-damaged building on Noble Ave. in the Bronx, where tenants have been displaced for three years, as part of a deal with his lender. The agreement also requires him to repair 21 other properties in exchange for a loan modification.

New York City will spray non-residential marshes and wetlands in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island between Tuesday and Thursday to combat West Nile Virus, as announced by the New York City Department of Health.

Bronx Councilwoman Althea Stevens opposed the $126 billion budget, accusing Mayor Zohran Mamdani of underfunding her district while wealthier areas received more funding. She criticized the budget for lacking equity.

Con Edison has reduced voltage in parts of the Bronx and Westchester by 8% to protect equipment and maintain service during repairs. The utility company is also asking customers to conserve energy.

Con Edison is urging residents in the northwest Bronx and northern tip of Manhattan to conserve energy during a heat wave. The request comes as temperatures rise in New York City.

An elderly woman was attacked in the Bronx on June 21, prompting the NYPD to seek an unidentified suspect. The incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. at 49 East Mount Eden Avenue following a verbal dispute.

A dozen Montefiore nurses in the Bronx are being pushed out by AI, according to the union. The hospital system denied that anyone is being laid off and called the New York State Nurses Association’s claims 'misleading.'

The MTA has introduced new R211 subway cars on the D line, offering increased standing room, wider doors, and improved reliability. These modern trains now provide daily service to the Bronx.

The City Council approved a $126 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027 after negotiations to address a $12 billion deficit. Bronx representatives highlighted wins like expanded Fair Fares and housing investments, but Council Member Althea Stevens opposed the budget, arguing District 16’s needs were inadequately addressed due to high poverty and low income levels.

A 36-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in Van Cortland Park, Bronx, after following her off an MTA bus. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on June 23, and the suspect, Abundio Hernandez Cantu, was charged with rape.

Marcus Solis, a Yonkers man, was arrested in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old in Van Cortlandt Park's Riverdale section of the Bronx. The incident occurred in a public park area.

Leonora Campbell, a 93-year-old Bronx resident, was killed by a hit-and-run motorcycle driver while picking up snacks. Her grandson criticized the increasing danger posed by motorcycles in the area.

Bronx elected officials have endorsed Governor Kathy Hochul for re-election, highlighting investments in affordable housing, public safety, and infrastructure projects like the Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment. Hochul faces Republican Bruce Blakeman and other candidates in November.

A 93-year-old woman was fatally struck by a fleeing motorcycle driver in the Bronx. Leonora Campbell was hit while crossing the street at the intersection of East 255th Street and White Plains Road.

Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates have won multiple primaries in New York City, including victories by Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez. The movement is transitioning from a pressure campaign to a potential governing bloc, with at least 15 DSA-endorsed candidates set to join Albany next year.

19 alleged gang members were arrested in the Bronx as part of Operation Red Zone, which is linked to 13 shootings. The arrests are detailed in a report by CeFaan Kim.

A baby-faced street gang named 'McKillville' led by a 28-year-old modern-day Fagin engaged in a yearlong turf war in the Bronx, resulting in injuries to innocent bystanders. The conflict involved teen gangbangers in a working-class New York City neighborhood.

A 25-year-old bull rider was hospitalized after being thrown from a bull and trampled during the Rodeo Tierra Caliente in the Bronx on Sunday. The incident occurred on Bruner Avenue in Baychester around 6:15 p.m., according to the NYPD.

A violent riot occurred at the Horizons Juvenile Center in the Bronx, highlighting ongoing issues linked to soft-on-crime state laws. The incident exposed systemic chaos within juvenile detention centers.

A 13-year-old girl was raped in a Bronx park after being followed off a northbound BX9 MTA bus. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. and was reported by the NYPD.

A man in his thirties was hospitalized after being struck by a bull during a rodeo in the Bronx. He is currently in stable condition and conscious.

Bronx residents face a 31% rent hike, while 1 million stabilized housing units have frozen payments. Tracey Towers, a Mitchell-Lama property, proposes a 15% first-year rent increase under a four-year plan.

A woman was shot while taking out trash in the Bronx. Anthony Carlo reported the incident from Bedford Park.