Fordham
Coverage of Fordham in the Nexus archive.
- ‘It’s an honor’: New York Supreme Court Justice Gerald Lebovits says he’ll continue to work and teach until his age legally forces him to retire
New York Supreme Court Justice Gerald Lebovits continues to work and teach until legally forced to retire, citing it as an honor. He oversaw the landmark Right to Shelter action concerning New York City’s obligation to house migrants after the ex-Mayor Eric Adams sought to reduce that duty. Drawing on skills learned during his time on the New York Housing Court and teaching negotiation strategy, Lebovits ensured the city remained obligated to shelter those people.
- Two-alarm fire breaks out in Bronx deli, 1 seriously injured: FDNY
A two-alarm fire broke out at a deli on West 183rd Street in the Fordham section of the Bronx on Tuesday evening. A man was seriously injured with burn injuries and rushed to the hospital after the incident.
- Police ID man sought in fatal shooting in Bronx restaurant
A 29-year-old man was fatally shot in the basement of a Bronx restaurant. Police have identified 24-year-old Luis Aguero as a suspect in the death of Yeimy Reyes. The incident occurred in Fordham, Bronx.
- Poor air quality in NYC: steps to take if you must go outdoors
New York City is experiencing a Code Gray air quality emergency, with similar conditions expected to continue. Medical and municipal authorities are advising residents to take precautions due to the hazardous outdoor conditions.
- Man fatally shot in the head in Bronx restaurant: NYPD
A 29-year-old man was fatally shot in the head in the basement of a Bronx restaurant on Jerome Avenue near West 184th Street in Fordham. The NYPD responded to the incident at M Lounge Restaurant around 4:30 a.m. Thursday.
- 4-alarm fire burning in 2 homes in Fordham, Bronx
A four-alarm fire is burning in two homes in the Fordham section of the Bronx. The fire has been reported as a four-alarm incident, indicating significant intensity and resource allocation.
- Bronx drug bust: Massive fentanyl operation in Fordham forces evacuation of daycare centers
A fentanyl packaging and distribution operation in the Bronx led to the recovery of 4.5 kilos of the drug from an apartment above two daycare centers. Authorities evacuated 14 children after an alleged drug trafficker, Antonio Cabrera, was charged with criminal possession and endangerment.
- New Yorkers at highest risk of tick bites: Fordham
New Yorkers are at the highest risk of nymphal or adult deer tick bites, according to Fordham. The tri-state area is currently experiencing elevated tick activity, as reported by PIX11.
- Man fatally shot in the head in Fordham: NYPD
A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in the head near a Fordham apartment building in the Bronx. NYPD officers responded to the incident at 413 East 187th St. just before 7 p.m. Monday.
- Bronx police-involved shooting follows attempted stop of stolen vehicle
A police-involved shooting occurred in the Fordham section of the Bronx on Sunday after officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle, according to NYPD officials.
- NYPD sergeant, suspect hospitalized after chaotic Father's Day incident: police
An NYPD sergeant and a suspect were hospitalized after a chaotic shooting incident in the Bronx on Father's Day. The FDNY responded to a reported shooting at 6 p.m. Sunday near 380 East Fordham Road. Both individuals were taken to the hospital following the incident.
- 2 people, including 79-year-old bystander, shot in the Bronx
Two people, including a 79-year-old woman, were shot in the Bronx on Wednesday afternoon near University Avenue and West 183rd Street. Both victims, a 26-year-old man and the 79-year-old woman, were injured in the left leg.