Wife of Bronx NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam Gives Birth to Baby Boy

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Jamila Islam, the wife of NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam, who was fatally shot during a Midtown Manhattan mass shooting last month, gave birth to a new baby body at a Manhattan hospital on Sunday, Aug. 17, police officials said on Monday, Aug. 18.

Belmont: Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty after Allegedly Abusing & Malnourishing 9 Dogs

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said a 27-year-old man has been arrested on aggravated animal cruelty charges in the Belmont section of The Bronx.

Kingsbridge: Six Sought for Gang Assault & Robbery of 18-Year-Old inside McDonalds

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached video and photos who they say are sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in Kingsbridge.

Norwood: Financial Literacy & Homeownership Day held at Ridgewood Savings Bank

By SÍLE MOLONEY

In recognition of June as Homeownership Month, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined University Neighborhood Housing Program at Ridgewood Savings Bank’s Norwood branch for a Financial Literacy & Homeownership Day on June 26.

Mt. Hope: Police Appeal for Help Locating 86-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating an 86-year-old man reported missing from the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx.

University Heights: 45-Year-Old Manhattan Man Killed after Earlier Alleged Argument

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police have opened a homicide investigation after a 45-year-old Manhattan man was killed in the University Heights section of The Bronx. One neighbor alleged she witnessed an argument taking place between the victim and a woman earlier on the day of the murder.

Ritchie Torres Decries Trump’s Firing of Democratic Appointees for Oversight of Puerto Rico

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) issued a statement on Aug. 5 in response to U.S. President Donald Trump firing all the Democratic appointees to the U.S. Fiscal Oversight and Management Board in respect of Puerto Rico.

Bronx Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 22-year-old Bronx man Carlos Rivas was charged on Tuesday, Aug. 12, with possessing hundreds of images and videos of child pornography that show pre-pubescent children engaging in sexually explicit conduct, federal prosecutors said. U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton said Rivas was arrested yesterday and presented before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger.

City Budget Expands Sunday Opening to Three Bronx Public Libraries including Kingsbridge

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Beginning Sept. 7, 11 additional library branches across New York City will offer service on Sundays, thanks to new operational funding of $2 million secured in the City’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The expansion was championed by the New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and council members and encompasses three Bronx libraries: Kingsbridge, Mott Haven and Baychester.

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Wife of Bronx NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam Gives Birth to Baby Boy

Belmont: Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty after Allegedly Abusing & Malnourishing 9 Dogs

Kingsbridge: Six Sought for Gang Assault & Robbery of 18-Year-Old inside McDonalds

Norwood: Financial Literacy & Homeownership Day held at Ridgewood Savings Bank

Mt. Hope: Police Appeal for Help Locating 86-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

University Heights: 45-Year-Old Manhattan Man Killed after Earlier Alleged Argument

Ritchie Torres Decries Trump’s Firing of Democratic Appointees for Oversight of Puerto Rico

Bronx Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

City Budget Expands Sunday Opening to Three Bronx Public Libraries including Kingsbridge