A 30-year-old man was fatally struck on the Major Deegan Expressway near W. 233rd Street in Van Cortlandt Park; police say the driver remained at the scene.

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has paused Bronx Week for May 2026, saying the break will let her office redesign the festival amid economic strain. Officials say select marquee events will continue while the public is invited to weigh in.

A man was shot Wednesday in Parkchester and taken to Jacobi Medical Center; police are investigating.

A 20-year-old man was shot in the chest Wednesday in Belmont and remains in critical condition at St. Barnabas Hospital.

The NYPD’s 43rd Precinct warned Bronx residents about thieves who approach pedestrians to swap real jewelry for fakes. Keep valuables hidden and report suspicious approaches.

Rep. Ocasio‑Cortez secured more than $11 million in FY26 community funding for Bronx projects, including nearly $3 million for Hunts Point plus grants for waterfront resiliency and transit safety.

Local Law 176 caps CityFHEPS tenants’ rent contributions at 30% of income, blocking a proposed DHS plan to raise it to 40% for long‑term voucher holders. The Council announced the law is now in effect.

Benevel bought three Bronx rent-stabilized buildings and secured $40.5M in Chase financing; the buyer says it will invest about $65 per square foot in upgrades.

Liverpool will face Wrexham at Yankee Stadium on July 29, 2026, part of the Reds' U.S. pre‑season tour. The Bronx stop pairs a global club with a Hollywood‑backed Welsh side.

NYPD Crime Stoppers released images after a Feb. 11 armed robbery at Alden Place and Webster Avenue in the Bronx. Investigators are asking anyone with video or information to come forward.

A 12-year-old girl was pushed and robbed of two necklaces on Stratford Avenue on Feb. 14; NYPD Crime Stoppers is asking for tips and may offer a reward.

A watchdog review says NYCHA vacancies have surged to roughly 6,700, with hundreds of empty apartments reclaimed by police and inspectors urging monthly inspections and tighter oversight.

Council members grilled DOT officials Tuesday over missed bus and bike lane targets as the five‑year Streets Plan nears its deadline.