Bronx Man Pleads Guilty in Rental Scam Defrauding Multiple Victims of Thousands of Dollars

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced July 14 that Bronx man, Juan Valoy, 47, pleaded guilty to stealing around $25,000 from three victims through an apartment rental scam. He said Valoy pleaded guilty in New York State Supreme Court to one count of grand larceny in the third degree. Under the terms of his plea, Bragg said he is expected to be sentenced on Sept. 9, to a promised sentence of two to four years in State prison.

Fordham Manor: Man Sought for Allegedly Pushing 2nd Man in Front of Train

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo and video who they say is wanted in connection with an assault that occurred, in transit, at the Fordham Road subway station, serving the D train.

Bronx Teens Share their Mental Health Journeys through Original Artworks to Highlight Mental Health Awareness

By SÍLE MOLONEY

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Montefiore Health System in conjunction with the nonprofit, Hear Your Song, hosted a gathering and artworks presentation at Montefiore Medical Center’s Moses campus in Norwood on May 5 to showcase original songs and artworks written or created by various Bronx teens which were centered around their respective mental health journeys.

UPDATE Married Yonkers Couple Sentenced for Defrauding NYC DOE with Fake Invoices Exceeding $170,000

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Tuesday, July 14, that a married Yonkers couple was sentenced for their roles in a fraudulent scheme that netted them and a co-conspirator more than $170,000 in illicit proceeds from the New York City Department of Education (DOE).

UPDATE Wakefield: Arrest Made after Woman Fatally Shot on Murdock Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 39-year-old woman has died following a shooting in the Wakefield section of The Bronx, police said.

Bronx Park: Hit ‘n Run Driver Sought in Fordham Road Fender-bender

By DAVID GREENE

One driver was injured and another driver was being sought after a hit ‘n run collision was reported on the busy underpass connecting Pelham Parkway with East Fordham Road in Bronx Park on Friday, May 8.

UPDATE Longtime TV Host & Author Sheran Tavarez Dies at 76

By DAVID GREENE

Former Riverdale resident and popular public access television host Sheran Arabella Tavarez has died at the age of 76, according to an announcement made on social media by her family.

Kingsbridge: Two Seemingly Injured in Major Deegan Expressway Crash

By DAVID GREENE

Three people were hospitalized following a car crash in the Norwood section of The Bronx on Saturday, July 11, according to the City’s fire department.

Norwood: Three Hospitalized after Crash on Mosholu Parkway & West Gun Hill Road

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Three people were hospitalized following a car crash in the Norwood section of The Bronx on Saturday, July 11, according to the City’s fire department.