Van Cortlandt Village: Man charged in Hammer Attack of Woman, 77; Two Officers Injured in Police Pursuit

By DAVID GREENE

Police say a Bronx man is facing several charges after he allegedly struck a 77-year-old woman with a hammer before leading police on a wild car chase that also injured two police officers in the Van Cortlandt Village section of The Bronx last month.

Norwood: Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Hosts Halloween Candy Exchange for Kids with Diabetes

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, located at 3415 Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, hosted a Halloween Candy Exchange event on Wednesday, Nov. 1, to enable children with diabetes to participate in the fun of Halloween.

Van Nest: Police Appeal for Help Locating 14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 14-year-old girl from Van Nest reported missing on Tuesday, Nov. 14.

Kingsbridge/Fieldston: Man on Citibike Sought for Alleged Armed Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo who they say is sought in connection to an alleged armed robbery that occurred on the border of Kingsbridge and Fieldston.

UPDATE Wakefield Man Reported Missing & Last Seen in Van Cortlandt Park Now Located

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said a 42-year-old man from Wakefield who had been reported missing, has been located.

Annual Halloween “Trunk or Treat” Celebration Held at the 52nd Precinct

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

An estimated crowd of over 1,000 trick-or-treaters and their parents joined local police officers and members of the NYPD’s Explorers Program as the 52nd Precinct hosted their Annual “Trunk or Treat” Halloween event in Norwood on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Baychester: The No Animals Circus is in Town for Just a Few More Days!

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

Fl!p Circus, a high-energy intimate circus experience in which no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring, is back in The Bronx and for the first time, their shows are taking place at The Mall at Bay Plaza in Baychester through Nov. 19.

Smoke Shop Raids by Sheriff’s Department Continue to Yield Results

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Smoke shops raids continued across the borough in recent weeks in efforts to crack down on unlicensed premises. The Office of Democratic City Council Member Marjorie Velázquez (C.D. 13) and the New York City Sheriff’s Office said they carried out retail inspections on Tuesday, Nov. 14, of Williamsbridge and Westchester Square stores to combat the proliferation of the unlicensed and unregulated sale of cannabis.

Fordham Heights: Police Search for Male Moped Driver following Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person and vehicle seen in the attached media. Police said the person is wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred in Fordham Heights.