Update: Man Arrested in Pelham Parkway Murder Investigation

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A man has been arrested in the context of a recent Pelham Parkway murder investigation. On Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at approximately 9.38 a.m., police responded to a 911 call in the 49th precinct regarding an unconscious man inside 2140 Cruger Avenue in the Pelham Parkway section of the Bronx. Upon arrival, police observed a 23-year-old man inside an apartment with multiple stab wounds to his torso. EMS responded and pronounced the victim deceased. There are no arrests and the investigation is ongoing. The deceased has been identified as Adam Saunders, 23, of East 42nd Street in Brooklyn.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

On Thursday, Feb. 18, it was announced that Eric Dinowitz, teacher and Democratic male district leader for the 81st Assembly District, who is running for City Council in the 11th District, for which a special election is being held in March, is building on his existing coalition of support, and has received additional trade union endorsements from 32BJ SEIU, DC37, and the Hotel Trades Council (HTC). 32BJ SEIU is the largest property service workers union in the country, and represents over 175,000 members across the northeast and Florida – including a critical mass in New York City. DC37 is

By DAVID GREENE

Following the return of indoor dining at 25 percent of normal restaurant capacity, on Friday, Feb. 12, at least one Bedford Park restaurant owner was hopeful that it was a sign of things slowly, and hopefully, returning to normal. Maria Torres is the manager of Bedford Café and Restaurant, located at 1 Bedford Park Boulevard which, until Feb. 12, had been closed since Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued his executive “PAUSE” order on March 16, 2020. The order restricted all, on-premises consumption of food and beverages at eating and drinking establishments, statewide. Eleven months later, on Tuesday, Feb.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Former New York City Council Speaker, Melissa Mark-Viverito, announced her endorsement, on Monday, Feb. 22, of Jessica Haller, City Council candidate in the 11th District special election, which will be held on Tuesday, March 23. “Jessica has the skills to lead our City toward a more just and equitable future, and help ensure that all women – including mothers, women of color, and LGBTQ womxn – have a passionate advocate representing their needs on the NYC City Council,” she said. “I strongly urge voters to reject the machine politics, and rank Jessica #1 on their ballot on March 23rd.”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in ascertaining the whereabouts of the unidentified man seen in the attached video and photos who is sought in connection with an attempted rape pattern in the 46th and 44th precincts. In relation to the first incident in the 46th precinct, it was reported to police that on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at approximately 6 p.m., inside a residential building in the vicinity of Morris Avenue and East 177th Street in Mt Hope, the man approached the victim, a 29-year-old female, and forcibly touched her private area.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in ascertaining the whereabouts of an unidentified man who was last seen driving in the vehicle seen in the attached photo, and who is sought in connection with an assault that occurred in the 49th precinct. It was reported to police that on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 at approximately 4.30 p.m., in front of 1243 East Tremont Avenue in the Van Nest section of the Bronx, the victim, a 60-year-old female, was walking along the sidewalk when she was approached from behind by the unidentified man who tapped

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following an early morning police-involved shooting in the Bronx’s 40th precinct on Sunday, NYPD Chief of Department, Terence Monahan provided a written and video statement on the incident, prefacing his remarks by saying that the information provided was preliminary and subject to change, as the investigation is still ongoing. Monahan said that at approximately 12.35 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21, a sergeant and two police officers, who were all in uniform were patrolling in the area of East 153rd Street and Third Avenue in the Bronx. The three officers observed two men spray paint graffiti on 677 Elton

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the man seen in the attached photo and video who is wanted for questioning in connection to an incident of sexual abuse that occurred in the 52nd precinct. It was reported to police that on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at approximately 7.30 p.m., inside 2501 Grand Concourse (Marshalls department store) in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx, a 33-year-old female victim was standing in line to pay for items when she was approached from behind by the unidentified man who ejaculated on the outer garment of

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Alisterr Rivera, 24, of 2808 Jerome Avenue in the Bronx who was reported missing in Kingsbridge, in the 52nd precinct. A photograph of Rivera is attached. It was reported to police that she was last seen on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, inside her home at approximately 9.17 p.m. Rivera is described as a female, Black Hispanic, is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs 130 pounds, and was last seen wearing a yellow coat and dark pants. Anyone with information with regard to this incident is asked to call