East Bronx: Man Wanted in Connection with Shooting of 59-Year-Old Man in the Back

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the individual in the attached surveillance photos who is wanted for questioning in connection to an assault/non-fatal shooting that occurred in the 47th precinct in the East Bronx. On Monday, August 3, 2020, at approximately 5.20 a.m., at the intersection of Burke Avenue and White Plains Road in the East Bronx, the unidentified individual discharged a firearm striking a 59-year-old man in the back. The suspect fled in a blue Honda sedan in a southbound direction on White Plains Road. The victim was removed by EMS to

By SÍLE MOLONEY

On Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 at around 6:37 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been shot inside 1486 Vyse Avenue in the 42nd precinct, in the Bronx. Upon arrival, police observed a 31-year-old man, who was unconscious and unresponsive, with a gunshot wound to the torso. EMS responded and pronounced the man deceased at the scene. He was later identified as Dante Young, 31, of 548 East 183rd Street in the Bronx. There were no immediate arrests. Police requested the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals who appear in the attached

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD had been seeking the public’s assistance in locating Gregory Solorzano, 12, of 2755 Dewey Avenue, in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx, who was reported missing in the 45th precinct. Gregory had last been seen leaving his home on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at around 12.15 in the afternoon. He was described as a 12-year-old boy, Hispanic, approximately 4 feet, 8 inches tall, weighing approximately 60 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He had last been seen wearing dark blue jeans, a white T-shirt, and multicolored sneakers. On Nov. 12, just before 10 p.m.,

Councilman Fernando Cabrera Looks to Unseat AOC

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Councilman Fernando Cabrera is organizing a relief drive for victims of Hurricane Eta, which hit Honduras last week. The drive will take place on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 at 9.30 a.m., at Bronx Community College, Hall of Fame Terrace. He will be joined by Bronx Community College leadership, Sociedad Hondurena Activa De New York, and the Sergeants Benevolent Association. “Our Honduran neighbors are many of the essential workers that kept New York and the Bronx going in the darkest days of COVID-19, taking risks that allowed others to continue going about their daily lives,” Cabrera said in

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying two individuals who appear in the attached surveillance video and photos in connection with a commercial burglary that occurred in Fordham Manor, in the 52nd precinct. On Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, at approximately 5.30 a.m., at 127 East Fordham Road (Fordham Jewelry), two unidentified men cut a hole in the roof and gained entry to the jewelry store, using a ladder. Once inside, the individuals removed approximately $100,000 worth of jewelry. The individuals later fled in a tan Chevy Tahoe to parts unknown.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

On Friday, Nov. 13, Mino Lora, artist, educator, and co-founder and executive director of People’s Theatre Project (PTP), a citywide social justice arts organization, released her campaign launch video for her bid to win the District 11 City Council seat in the Northwest Bronx. In the 48-second video, Lora says, “This pandemic continues to make clear who actually rises to the occasion in times of crisis – it’s us, the people. We are a community of dreamers and doers, and we keep this city running.” She continues, “I’m a Latina immigrant. This is not a unique experience in District 11,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Julian Sepulveda announced on Friday, Nov. 13, that he will be suspending his campaign for the 15th District City Council seat and has endorsed Elisa Crespo. In a video shared to Twitter, Sepulveda said, “Supporting Elisa was an easy decision. She is a Bronxite and a Latina, who was raised by a working-class mother. Her lived experience is rooted in the complex struggles that many in our community live day-to-day.” Sepulveda continued, “Her campaign is an opportunity to make history by building a movement that empowers the Latinx community while building LGBTQ power in the Bronx. I know

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Art students from Young Urban Christians & Artists Inc. (YUCA) will paint a mural on the winterization shack and pantry for the Mott Haven Community Refrigerator on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the intersection of 141st Street and Saint Ann’s Avenue in the Bronx. A rain date is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21. Created by two local sixth grade teachers, Daniel Zauderer and Charlotte Alvarez, in response to witnessing hunger among their students’ families, the Mott Haven Community Refrigerator is a freestanding outdoor refrigerator providing all community members with 24/7, no-questions-asked access to fresh food and other

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in ascertaining the whereabouts of an unidentified male suspect seen in the attached photos, who is sought in connection with a criminal sex act which occurred in the 41st precinct. It was reported to police that on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at 3 p.m., the victim, a 12-year-old girl, was standing outside, in the vicinity of 1149 Tiffany Street, when she was approached by an unidentified male who snatched her cellphone, using it to lure her to an alleyway at 1149 Tiffany Street. There, he forced