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The New York Police Department is searching for Jesus Acosta, who is wanted in connection with a fatal deli robbery in the Bronx and a deadly shooting in Brooklyn that occurred two days earlier. Surveillance images have been released to the public.
President Trump has stated his intention to declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory "pretty soon," a move that has drawn strong reactions from Iran. This declaration follows heightened tensions in the region and could significantly escalate the conflict.
The second suspect in a fatal June 3 home invasion shooting in Milford, Connecticut, has been apprehended in the Bronx following a two-month investigation by U.S. Marshals, bringing arrests in the attack that rocked the beach town.
Around 100 runners, dressed as gang members, participated in an annual ultramarathon in the Bronx's Van Cortlandt Park, inspired by the cult 1979 film 'The Warriors'.
The Bronx Documentary Center is presenting the ninth Latin American Foto Festival in New York, featuring photographers who explore social, environmental, and political issues through their work.
A reverend in the Bronx is providing housing, support, and educational opportunities through Thrive For Life to help formerly incarcerated men find purpose after prison.
Happy, an elephant known for her self-recognition abilities that aided researchers, was euthanized at the Bronx Zoo. Her passing left zoo staff in tears.
The Sam Maguire Cup, a prestigious trophy in Gaelic football, made a special appearance at a Mass in St Barnabas Church in the Bronx, New York. Killarney native Fr Brendan Fitzgerald welcomed the cup, describing the visit as deeply meaningful to him.
An article explores the origins and history behind the famous "Bronx Bombers" nickname, often associated with the New York Yankees baseball team.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama made an appearance at a kindergarten in the Bronx alongside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, where they read books and sang with the children.
A woman residing in the Bronx is deeply worried about her health due to her apartment being overrun with rats. The infestation poses significant health risks and living challenges for her.
A New York City police officer assigned to Mayor Mamdani’s security detail has been suspended without pay following an alleged off-duty shooting in the Bronx.
A fox managed to board a cargo ship in Southampton, England, and completed a 3,400-mile journey across the Atlantic to New York, where it was discovered and is now being cared for at the Bronx Zoo with veterinary staff.
Yesenia Hall, 42, was fatally stabbed in the Bronx by her boyfriend, who is now at large. Her 16-year-old son was also hospitalized with stab wounds to his neck and back.
Willie Colon, a prominent figure in the New York salsa scene of the 1960s and born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, has passed away at the age of 75.
A North American river otter has been spotted in the Bronx River, marking the first time in over 100 years that the species has been seen in New York City. The sighting indicates a significant return for the river otter to the area.
John Carro, a jurist who rose to the New York State appellate court, has died at 98. Decades before his judicial career, he served as a probation officer who attempted to assist a teenage Lee Harvey Oswald in the Bronx.
Wetzel’s Pretzels and Cold Stone Creamery are set to open a new co-branded store location in the Bronx, combining their offerings under one roof.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. said conversations with Knicks players during their title celebration fueled his desire to bring a World Series to the Bronx even more.
The New York Yankees are experiencing increased tension in the Bronx following another loss, raising questions about which player is under the most pressure to improve.
Happy, an elephant who spent over 50 years in captivity at the Bronx Zoo, died on May 26, prompting reflection on animal rights and the ethics of keeping elephants in zoos.
A 38-year-old employee at the Bronx Zoo was injured when a crocodile bit him after he slipped while cleaning the animal's enclosure on Sunday afternoon.
Residents of an apartment building in the Bronx, New York, are reportedly terrorized by a 'neighbor from hell' who allegedly appears in women's clothing, brandishes weapons, and engaged in disturbing acts.
A Florida man has been arrested in connection with the 1993 execution-style killings of a married couple in the Bronx, which occurred in front of their 3-year-old child. This breakthrough resolves a cold case that haunted the family for decades.
Former President Barack Obama met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for a joint appearance in the Bronx, where they read and sang with preschoolers at a childcare center. The event included them singing 'Wheels on the Bus' with the children.
Liz Murray's inspiring story details her path from being homeless in the Bronx at 15 to graduating from Harvard, showcasing her unwavering determination despite immense hardship.
The detention of Dylan Lopez Contreras, 20, of Venezuela, a freshman in the Bronx, sparked national outrage A New York high school student who was detained at an immigration courthouse in May last…
The animal that stowed away on the vessel is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo with veterinary staff.
The Bronx native previously credited hitting the gym & eating healthy.
DR's new Sunday series 'Uniformen' is described as quintessentially Danish, focusing on a single gunshot incident in Brøndby, rather than a more dramatic setting like the Bronx.
An otter has been spotted in the Bronx River for the first time in over 100 years, captured in an image in early June. This sighting signals the waterway's recovery and improved environmental health.
An explosion and large fire in an apartment building in the Bronx, New York, resulted in at least one death and 14 injuries. Five individuals were hospitalized following the incident.
Jennifer Lopez, born on July 24, 1969, is an American singer, actress, dancer, producer, and entrepreneur, with a career spanning from a dancer in the Bronx to one of the world's biggest stars.
A union representing 12 nurses laid off by Montefiore hospital in the Bronx claims the company violated their recent contract by replacing them with AI, raising concerns about the quality of patient care.
A 25-year-old bull rider was violently trampled during a rodeo in the Bronx, New York City, on Sunday night, sustaining injuries that required emergency medical attention.
An NYPD officer shot a driver who allegedly struck multiple police officers while attempting to flee in a stolen Kia Sportage in the Bronx.
The Gledališče Koper – Teatra Kapodistrija is set to perform two of its productions, 'The Indian Wants the Bronx' and a new version of 'Pinocchio,' in Belgrade. The performances will take place at the 'Duško Radović' Little Theatre over two evenings.
Despite its Danish-sounding name, Häagen-Dazs ice cream originates from the Bronx, and its name was invented and holds no meaning in Danish.
A large fire erupted in a building on East 187th Street in the Bronx on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in at least one fatality and multiple injuries.
The Bronx Zoo has announced the arrival of several new baby animals this spring, inviting visitors to see the new additions.
A 35-year-old man was fatally stabbed late Saturday night in the Bronx, found collapsed next to a mobile cannabis dispensary on Webster Avenue with a chest wound.
A fox clandestinely arrived in New York City aboard an English ship, surprising port officials. After traveling over five thousand kilometers, the animal is now healthy and residing at the Bronx Zoo.
A New York man, Juan Rivas, was arrested in the Bronx for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend to death and attacking her teenage son in their apartment.
Winter storm Hernando has swept across the northeastern USA in recent days. Life came to a standstill in many places.
The Bronx, NY-born musician was best known as a trombonist but was also a bandleader and producer who blended Puerto Rican music with jazz.