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New York State Extends Deadline for Public to Comment on Draft Disadvantaged Communities Criteria to Aug. 5

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in partnership with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), announced the extension of the public comment period for the draft disadvantaged communities criteria on Thursday, July 7. The deadline to submit comments has been extended to Aug. 5.   New York’s Climate Justice Working Group (CJWG), which consists of representatives from environmental justice groups from across the State and representatives of several State agencies, developed the draft criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities, which was released for public review and comment in March. The State held a total of


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Belmont: Search for Group following Fatal Shooting of 62-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  A murder investigation is underway following the fatal shooting of a 62-year-old man in Belmont.   On Monday, July 4, at approximately 10.26 p.m., police said officers responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been shot in front of 2431 Prospect Avenue, located in the 48th Precinct.   “Upon arrival, officers observed a 62-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the chest, along with two additional victims,” an NYPD spokesperson said. “EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to Saint Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.”   The spokesperson added, “A second victim, a


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UPDATE Kingsbridge: Two More Arrested in Murder Case of 51-Year-Old Man, Investigation Continues

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police said two additional men have been arrested after an investigation following the discovery of a deceased 51-year-old man in Kingsbridge was classified as a murder. A 24-year-old man was already arrested on Friday, July 6, as reported.   The NYPD had asked for the public’s assistance identifying the individuals seen in the attached video who are sought for questioning in connection with the investigation.   Police officials said, “On Saturday, June 25, at approximately 06.15 hours, police responded to a 911 call of a robbery in progress in front of 130 West 230 Street, within the confines of the


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Bedford Park: Man, 40, Arrested on Murder Charges following Stabbing of 45-Year-Old Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A 40-year-old man has been arrested following the stabbing of a 45-year-old woman in Bedford Park.   On Tuesday, July 5, at around 2.34 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding an aided female inside 2860 Grand Concourse in Bedford Park, located in the 52nd Precinct.   Upon arrival, officers observed a 45-year-old woman with a stab wound to her chest, laying on a bed. EMS responded and pronounced the woman deceased at the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the exact cause of death.   On Wednesday, July 6, the incident was classified as a


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Van Nest: Search for Missing 27-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 27-year-old man reported missing from Van Nest, located in the 49th Precinct.   Majed Alwan of 1704 Van Buren Street, Bronx, NY was last seen on Tuesday, July 5, at approximately 10.30 a.m. leaving his home. He is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighs 180 pounds, has brown hair, brown eyes, and a mustache. He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt and black pants with white stripes.   Anyone with information in regard to this missing person is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at


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Norwood: Bronx Community Charter School Celebrates Juneteenth at the Oval

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES
Bronx Community Charter School held a Juneteenth celebration in the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood on Monday, June 20, to commemorate what is now an official national holiday. Drawing a crowd of about 180 local community residents, around 121 students of the school participated in a number of activities to mark the public holiday.   Juneteenth, which falls annually on June 19, marks the anniversary of the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to announce that all enslaved people were free. Coming two and half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, it is recognized as


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Off-Duty Police Officer Arrested for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing & Unlawful Imprisonment

By SÍLE MOLONEY
An off-duty New York City employee has been arrested in the 49th precinct which covers Allerton, Morris Park, Van Nest, Pelham Parkway, Eastchester Gardens, and Pelham Gardens.   On Monday, July 4, at 11.08 p.m., NYPD Police Officer Kelvin White, 43, was arrested while off duty and charged with criminal obstruction of breathing and unlawful imprisonment.   White became a police officer in July 2010 and is assigned to the Yankee Stadium detail. No information was available on the officer’s disciplinary history.   A person arrested and charged with a crime is deemed innocent unless and until convicted in a


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UPDATE Norwood: Burst Water Mains Creates River on Bainbridge Ave & East 206th Street

By DAVID GREENE
An apparent broken water mains wreaked havoc on early morning commuters in Norwood as Bronxites returned to work after the long, holiday weekend, sending water flowing into the subway and closing a popular corner coffee shop as water to the entire building was shut off.   According to an unidentified MTA worker, the burst pipe occurred some time before 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, at the intersection of East 206th Street and Bainbridge Avenue. Water was seen coming up from multiple locations in the street and even from the wall and ceiling at the East 205th Street subway station.


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