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At least two dolphins were seen swimming in the Bronx River on Monday, marking a major victory in restoration efforts by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. The department’s Twitter account shared the video, captured by Nick Banco, which shows the dolphins bobbing their heads above the water in the Bronx River along Starlight Park. “It’s […]
More than 250 pounds of drugs worth about $24 million were seized during an apartment raid in the borough of The Bronx in New York City Monday night, WABC reports. Authorities uncovered upwards of 75,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills, which are believed to contain fentanyl, inside a gym bag in one closet, and two duffel bags filled […]
Fat Joe opened up about his origin story in a clip from A&E’s forthcoming show, Origins of Hip Hop. In the video, shared by People, the Bronx rapper spoke about being bullied as a kid. “Since 2 years old, he’s fat Joey forever,” Joe said. “When I was in junior high they would bully me […]
Members of a Bronx gang were arrested on Tuesday after Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark and NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell issued a 65-count indictment over shootings in the area. According to ABC 7 NY, the charges against 23 gang members in the indictment include conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, attempted assault, and criminal possession of a weapon. The NYPD […]
A family member of a Manhattan mother who was found murdered was arrested and charged for her death. The New York Post reports that 21-year-old Khalid Barrow has been hit with a murder charge for killing his cousin, Nisaa Walcott from East Harlem. He’s also been charged with concealing a human corpse. The 35-year-old was found […]
Nearly 25 years after the release of his last full-length offering, Kid Capri has returned with his third studio album, The Love. The 19-track project arrives on the legendary DJ’s 55th birthday, and features the previously released singles “Slap Key” and “Uptown.” The Love marks Capri’s first LP since his sophomore album Soundtrack to the Streets, which dropped in […]
A New York City judge has dismissed over 100 felony convictions tied to the testimony of former NYPD detective Joseph Franco, who in 2019 was charged with perjury. NBC News reports Bronx Supreme Court Justice David Lewis on Thursday granted prosecution requests to dismiss convictions against 133 dependents who were indicted between 2011 and 2015. “It […]
Cardi B has pledged to cover the funeral costs and burial expenses for victims of a recent Bronx apartment building fire. She’s also reported to be partnering with the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, a not-for-profit organization that works closely with multiple city agencies and offices. In a statement shared with CNN, the “Up” artist sent “prayers […]
Fat Joe has opened a relief fund for those affected by the deadly Bronx fire, which left at least 17 dead. The Bronx native is working with the New York City Mayor’s Fund to launch the fundraiser. He’s also garnered contributions from Jay-Z and DJ Khaled, and is tapping other celebrities in his music, sports, entertainment, […]
French Montana takes things back to his Uptown, New York City roots with his latest single, “FWMGAB.” French dropped “FWMGAB”—which stands for “F**k With Me Get a Bag”—on Friday. For the record, French taps into the vibrant Latinx culture that is present in his native Bronx, New York City by sampling Jerry Rivera’s “Amores Como El […]
