A city-commissioned monument in the Bronx has neighbors split over appearance, upkeep and the artist’s controversial past.

Four members of Congress pressed Con Edison after the Bronx River Alliance reported 14 dielectric‑fluid leaks that coated the river and worried local advocates.

Common areas at 2065 Morris Ave went dark after management allegedly fell behind on a Con Edison bill; DOB inspectors later cited dozens of violations. Residents say power returned Friday after a payment.

A federal jury convicted Ramon Rodriguez of murder and racketeering in the 2021 Inwood robbery that killed Milton Grant.

A Sprain Brook Parkway pursuit ended when police say a driver's car hit a State Police cruiser on a dead-end road; he faces multiple charges and a March 17 court date.

Alberto Frias, 27, surrendered to police for a Bronx subway station shooting on Feb 10, resulting in Adrian Dawodu's death after an escalated dispute. Frias faces murder charges and was seen seeking post-crime help from associates.

Bronx DA Darcel Clark calls for reforms to handle teen violence and reevaluate the Raise the Age Law, amidst no current plans from Governor Hochul to amend the statute, while discussions on funding changes continue.

NYC Mayor Mamdani plans to close the last emergency migrant shelter in the South Bronx by year's end, transitioning migrants to standard shelter systems.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will use voter‑approved powers to fast‑track approvals for affordable housing, starting with an 84‑unit Bronx project that officials say can cut review time to roughly 90 days.

A Brookhaven man pleaded guilty to sexually abusing his two stepdaughters and faces a 30-year sentence. The abuse was documented on video and led to his arrest.

A Chinese national was convicted in Syracuse for smuggling 207 pounds of marijuana into the U.S. from New York City to the Akwesasne Mohawk Indian Reservation.

A balcony at a Morrisania high‑rise caught fire Friday morning, drawing nearly 80 FDNY responders and leaving two people with minor injuries.

A Bronx man was sentenced to 24 years for the 2022 killing of NYPD Transit Officer Arianna Reyes‑Gomez. Family members delivered emotional impact statements in court.