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The city sheriff’s office is responsible for oversight of the closure and seizure of illegal cannabis and vape products.
Mayor gives cannabis shop at W. 261st the boot
Mayor Eric Adams cracks down on unlicensed smoke and cannabis shops in NYC, closing Exotic Land for illegal sales of cannabis and flavored vapes near Riverdale. Legalization status and enforcement detailed. more
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Jason Bass, Olivia Wills, left, and Stephanie Lovergine are at the head of a burgeoning movement to expand rights for co-op dwellers through legislative means.
New York co-op shareholders demand state oversight amid governance and maintenance issues
Co-op shareholders in New York face challenges with unresponsive boards, deteriorating building conditions and lack of financial transparency. They seek state oversight for better governance. more
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An Amalgamated Housing Cooperative sign at the entrance of one of the buildings on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Amalgamated residents challenge affordable definition
NYC's Amalgamated Housing faces a 45% carrying charge hike, sparking concerns over affordability and future for low-income residents. more
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The rape loophole still intact
New York's proposed bill to close the voluntary-intoxication loophole in rape cases stalls, drawing criticism. Supporters push for change amid concerns over justice and victim safety. more
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The by-laws of the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center assert its purpose is to create a synagogue available for daily worship and to further Jewish social services.
Jewish center members appeal to attorney general
Learn about the controversy surrounding the sale of Van Cortlandt Jewish Center. Members express confusion and concern over membership denials and voting procedures. Discover the community's response. more
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New York City will soon require residents to buy city-branded trash bins in it’s fight to keep streets clean. Businesses are already using bins, though not those sold by the city.
New York City mayor introduces new trash-bin designs to combat rat infestation
Mayor Eric Adams unveils New York City's new trash-bin designs to combat rat problem and keep streets clean. Businesses face new regulations for trash disposal. more
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U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres can’t understand how people like George Santos can walk freely around the House floor for major events like the State of the Union despite being expelled from Congress. He is introducing a new House rule that would stop Santos from ever doing it again.
Torres wants to stop Santos from returning to Capitol Hill
An expelled member of congress sat on the House floor during President Joe Biden’s State of the Union last week. And as far as U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres is concerned, that should not happen — and should never happen again. more
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The days of the Van Cortlandt Motel appear to be numbered as the School Construction Authority has targeted the site for a new school. But will it disrupt traffic on Broadway and in the surrounding residential neighborhood near Van Cortlandt Park?
Parents not too worried about new school traffic
A new school can certainly change the look and feel of a neighborhood — especially when it replaces an infamous landmark like the Van Cortlandt Motel. more
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BronxNet — a cable channel available locally, — has three studios in the borough, offering a variety of public service programming. However, those studios and the organization as a whole have been accused of mismanaging funds as well as conflicts of interest among board members.
Electeds support investigation into BronxNet
A petition by recently ousted BronxNet board chair Paul Gentile has caught the eye of the Attorney General Letitia James. And if her charities bureau does decide to investigate, the move has support from some very powerful political backers, which has hung a dark cloud over the cable public service entity. more
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Father Brian McCarthy pictured at St. Margaret of Cortona.
U.S. Rep. Torres will not be intimidated by protestors
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres refuses to be intimidated after pro-Palestine activists vandalized his Belmont office Christmas Day. That vandalism was in the form of a Nativity scene of a doll covered in red paint and “rubble” meant to symbolize baby Jesus. more
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