Heather Fordham
Multimedia Journalist at News 12 The Bronx
Reporter @news12bx formerly @SpecNews1RDU | Jersey Grown | Gamecock Alumna 🤙🏻 | Bernese Mountain Dog Enthusiast
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Jul 25, 2024 |
bronx.news12.com | Daniella Rodriguez |Heather Fordham
The New York City Department of Transportation Summer Streets program is back and better than ever. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez says after listening to community feedback, they decided to extend the fun-packed day by two hours. Streets will be shutting down to drivers from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will open to pedestrians, cyclists, performers and local businesses. On Aug. 24, Summer Streets will run along the Grand Concourse from East Tremont Avenue to Mosholu Parkway.
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Jul 25, 2024 |
bronx.news12.com | Heather Fordham
People in Pelham Parkway say that improperly parked e-scooters are causing chaos in their neighborhood. "It's causing a mess," said Christopher Colon. Scooter rentals like Lime and Bird have become an increasingly popular way to get around the borough. Lime says ridership is up 72% in the Bronx from last year. While convenient, people who live in the area say they are having to dodge scooters that are piled up in the middle of the sidewalk, blocking crosswalks and driveways.
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Jul 23, 2024 |
newsbreak.com | Heather Fordham
July is Fibroid Awareness Month, and doctors are working to raise awareness around the common disease that impacts millions of women. Fibroids are benign tumors that can grow in and around the uterus. Their impact can be debilitating for women who are living with uterine fibroids. Some symptoms include heavy bleeding, anemia and chronic abdominal pain.
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Jul 22, 2024 |
bronx.news12.com | Heather Fordham
A water main break in Pelham Gardens has impacted at least five homes on Astor Avenue. The Department of Environmental Protection says at least five homes are without water. Crews were able to shut down the main line to prevent water from continuing to surge into the street and neighboring homes. Maria Pone says water flooded her first floor, basement and backyard, causing significant damage. “I’m in shock, because I thought it was rain," said Pone. "I have to be careful.
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Jul 19, 2024 |
bronx.news12.com | Heather Fordham
New York City is home to the largest Bangladeshi population in the country, and the current unrest is causing members of the community to worry. Roshawn Sarker Nipa lives in the Bronx but the majority of her family still lives in Bangladesh. She says they've been unable to stay in contact. "My family, my friends, that's really painful. It's we didn't know what is happening the last 48 hours. We don't have any connections in the communication. Nothing," said Sarker.
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