Animals

Bronx DA: Bronx Woman Charged with Defrauding People with Affordable Housing Never Delivered

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Monday, Nov. 15, that a Bronx woman was indicted on charges of grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and additional charges for taking thousands of dollars in deposits for rent-stabilized apartments she did not deliver.   Clark said, “The defendant allegedly took deposits from people seeking housing, and never delivered a key and finalized lease. Our investigation found she allegedly threatened several prospective tenants by saying she would call immigration authorities to have them deported.” She added, “It is believed she preyed on dozens of other people, and we are asking


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UPDATE Death of Woman inside Fordham Heights Apartment Classified as Homicide

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police have classified the death of a 29-year-old woman in a Fordham Heights apartment on Nov. 13 as a homicide.   As reported, on Saturday, Nov. 13, at approximately 5.49 p.m., police responded to a call for a wellness check inside an apartment at 2390 Creston Avenue, in Fordham Heights, located in the 46th precinct.   Upon arrival, officers observed a woman and a man, unconscious and unresponsive inside the location. EMS responded and pronounced both victims deceased at the scene.   No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.  The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of


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Storm Prediction Center Issues “Severe Thunderstorm Watch” for New York until 2.30 p.m. Nov. 13

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The National Weather Service (NWS) storm predictor center issued a severe thunderstorm watch on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 12:24 p.m., which is effective immediately and remains in effect until 2.30 p.m. (Nov. 13). It was initially predicted to last until 7 p.m. but was later changed to end at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday.    The description of a “severe thunderstorm watch 549” was provided for the New York State counties of Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester.  Notify NYC also issued a citywide alert regarding the storm, giving tips on how to


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UPDATE Woman Trespasses on Bronx Zoo Property inside Lion’s Den

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating the woman seen in the attached photo who is sought for trespassing in the Bronx Zoo, located in the 52nd precinct.   On Thursday, Nov. 11, at approximately 3.40 p.m., the woman entered the fenced lion exhibit inside the Zoo, located at 2300 Southern Boulevard. She then exited the exhibit and fled to parts unknown. She is identified as Mayh Autry, 32.   Photos are attached.   It’s not the first time that Autry has trespassed in the Zoo. Gothamist reported that she carried out a similar stunt in 2019. In a


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Animal Planet’s “The Zoo” Series Returns for a 5th Season, Chronicling Activities at Bronx Zoo

By SÍLE MOLONEY
In an all-new season, “The Zoo,” returns to the Animal Planet network for Season 5, kicking off with a special, two-hour premiere on Saturday, Oct. 9, at 8 p.m., Season 5 dives back into what is described by Bronx Zoo officials as the hard work and heartwarming moments of daily life at the Bronx Zoo’s 265-acre campus and its sister parks across New York City. The series showcases more stories of the animals and staff who care for them.   Throughout Season 5, audiences will learn about the zoo’s work, described as groundbreaking, in animal care and welfare, conservation, and


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Bronx Zoo Helps Coordinate Transfer of Pet Cougar Living in New York City Home to Arkansas Sanctuary

By SÍLE MOLONEY
An 11-month-old, approximately 80-pound, female cougar was removed from a New York City home on Thursday, Aug. 26. in coordination with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Bronx Zoo.   The HSUS was on scene with the owner who surrendered the cougar to the authorities. The NYSDEC and NYPD worked to coordinate the safe removal of the big cat from the home and transported her to the Bronx Zoo where she was cared for by veterinarians and animal care staff over the


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DOH Three-Day Mosquito Treatment on Bronx Marshes and Wetlands Starts Monday Aug. 2

By SÍLE MOLONEY
To reduce mosquito activity and the risk of the West Nile virus, the City’s health department will conduct a third aerial “larviciding treatment” of the season on certain marshes and wetland areas in the Bronx from Monday, Aug. 2 to Wednesday, Aug. 4, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., weather permitting.   A helicopter will be used to treat non-residential areas only. While three days have been allotted for the aerial larviciding, the process may be completed in less time. In case of bad weather, the process will be delayed until Thursday, Aug. 5, to Friday, Aug.


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UPDATE Norwood: Dog Stranded on Second-Story Window Ledge of High-Rise Building

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE
Video courtesy of Citizen Citizen App users posted a video of a dog who appears to have been locked out on a narrow window ledge of a second-story building in Norwood on July 22 at around 7.26 p.m.   The location provided was Kossuth Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway North.   The video showed two people on the street holding out a sheet underneath the window who appeared to be coaxing the dog to jump onto it but it appeared to be too afraid to do so.   Norwood News reached out to both the FDNY and 52nd precinct to


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