Norwood: No Injuries Reported from Fire in 5-Story Building at 315 East 206th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A fire which broke out in the Norwood section of the Bronx has resulted in no injuries, according to the FDNY. Fire department officials said they received a call on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 9.13 a.m. regarding a fire on the 2nd floor of a 5-story building (100 x 60 sq. ft.) at 315 East 206th Street. All Hands, comprising 12 FDNY units and 60 firefighters, were asked to respond to the blaze, which was brought under control at 9.35 a.m., FDNY officials said. Some windows on the 2nd floor of the building were later seen boarded

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating a 68-year-old man reported missing in University Heights. It was reported to the police that Luis Berrios, 68, of 12 West 184th Street was last seen on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at around 11.28 a.m., leaving his home. He is described as male, is around 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 115 pounds, has brown eyes and short salt-and-pepper hair. Anyone with information regarding this missing person is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police have arrested a 44-year-old man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 28-year-old man in University Heights. Police said the incident occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at around 5.04 a.m. Police responded to a call regarding an assault which took place at the corner of 183rd Street and University Avenue. “Upon arrival, officers observed a 28-year-old male, unconscious and unresponsive with a stab wound to the torso,” a police spokesperson said. “EMS responded to the scene and transported the male to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. No arrests have been made and the

By DAVID GREENE

Dozens of volunteers donated, cooked, and prepared thousands of meals for residents in Fordham Manor, Bedford Park, and other neighborhoods across The Bronx, as residents were treated to traditional Thanksgiving dinners either in person or to go on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24. Parishioners at Fordham United Methodist Church, located on Marion Avenue in Fordham Manor, were still only providing meals “to go” as COVID-19 protocols would continue for a third year. As a crowd began to form outside the church, church member, Coral Robinson, led volunteers in prayer, giving blessings to the volunteers, the people lining up outside,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A GoFundMe page has been set-up to support the family of fatal gun violence victim, Prince Shabazz 14, who, as reported, was fatally shot in Fordham Heights on Wednesday, Nov 30. As reported, police spokesperson said the incident occurred at around 9.15 p.m. when officers from the 46th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a male who had been shot in front of 2249 Morris Avenue. “Upon arrival, officers observed a 14-year-old male [with] a gunshot wound to the torso,” the spokesperson said. “EMS responded and transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

FDNY officials said a fire broke out at 2316 Loring Place in the University Heights section of The Bronx on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, with one person being transported to a local area hospital following the incident. Video courtesy of the Citizens’ App. FDNY officials said a fire broke out in the University Heights section of the Bronx at the weekend, with one person being transported to hospital as a result of the incident. An FDNY spokesperson said they received a call at 4.37 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, regarding a fire on the 3rd floor of a building

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Firefighters respond to a fire at 2179 Valentine Avenue in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. Video courtesy of the Citizens’ App. The FDNY said two fires broke out on Valentine Avenue in The Bronx over the weekend, both on the same day but hours apart. The FDNY responded to a call regarding a blaze on the 5th floor of a 16-story, residential multiple dwelling, located at 2000 Valentine Avenue in Mt. Hope at 10.57 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. FDNY officials said 25 units comprising 78 firefighters and EMS personnel responded

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 29-year-old was stabbed in Bedford Park over the weekend, police said. He remains in stable condition. On Saturday, Dec. 3, at around 2.25 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding an assault in the vicinity of Valentine Avenue and East 198th Street. Upon arrival officers were informed an unidentified person entered a home and stabbed a 29-year-old man after a physical altercation. “The subject fled the location to parts unknown,” police said. “EMS transported the victim St. Barnabas Medical Center in stable condition. There are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing,” police added. As

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said a group of people displayed guns in the midst of “commotion,” classified as a reckless endangerment incident in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx. On Saturday, Dec. 3, at around 5.50 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding the incident in in the vicinity of Grand Concourse and East 199th Street. “Upon arrival, officers were informed there was a commotion with a group of individuals, and three individuals displayed firearms,” a police spokesperson said. “There are no reported injuries as a result of this incident,” the spokesperson added. There are no arrests and

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