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Bronx Gang Member Admits to 2017 Soundview Murder of 16-Year-Old Luis Vargas

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Damian Williams with the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Tuesday, Aug. 30, that Nyshiem Spencer a/k/a “Willy,” pled guilty on Tuesday, in Manhattan federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jennifer Willis, to charges relating to his involvement in a shooting on Oct. 31, 2017, in the vicinity of the Soundview Houses in The Bronx, which resulted in the murder of Luis Vargas, 16, along with injuries to two other individuals, including a 15-year-old child.   In the context of the announcement, Williams said, “On Oct. 31, 2017, Nyshiem Spencer opened fire in the


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Kingsbridge Unidos and Cash Cow NYC Host Food Giveaway at Back-to-School Giveaway

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Kingsbridge Unidos, a mutual aid group, and Cash Cow NYC, a local clothing brand held a Back-to-School and Food Giveaway on Friday, Aug. 12 at various locations in Kingsbridge and Norwood.   Jessica Altagracia Woolford, Kingsbridge Unidos founder and runner-up candidate in the recent June primaries in State Assembly District 81, Cash Cow NYC, and a group of volunteers served 500 families across the Northwest Bronx, marking the third, annual Back-to-School event for Kingsbridge Unidos and its largest distribution to date.   Volunteers packed produce and school supplies in the morning at 3047 Kingsbridge Terrace and headed out to various


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South of Claremont Park: Search for 16-Year-Old Missing Boy

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 16-year-old boy reported missing in the area south of Claremont Park.   Preston Hamilton, 16, of 275 East 168th Street was last seen Saturday, Aug. 27, at approximately 2 p.m., leaving his home. He is described as being around 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighs 210 pounds, has brown eyes and black hair, and was last seen wearing a black/blue shirt, blue shorts, and black sneakers.   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).


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Baychester: Search for 28-Year-Old Missing Man Last Seen in Country Club

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 28-year-old man from Baychester who has been reported missing.   It was reported to the police that Joshua Lopez, of 3031 Mickle Avenue in Baychester, was last seen Monday, Aug. 29, at around 5.56 a.m., leaving 1470 Outlook Avenue in the Country Club section of the borough. Lopez is described as being around 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighs 280 pounds, has brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, blue shorts and blue/white sneakers.   Anyone with information regarding this missing person is asked


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Bedford Park: Two Sought following Early Morning Robbery at Knifepoint

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the two people seen in the attached photos who are sought for questioning in connection to a robbery that occurred in Bedford Park at the weekend.   It was reported to police that on Sunday, Aug. 7, at around 3.10 a.m. in the vicinity of East 204th Street and Grand Concourse in Bedford Park, a 51-year-old female victim and a 53-year-old male victim were approached by two unidentified men who displayed a knife and stole the victim’s personal property before fleeing the location. No physical injuries were reported following the


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UPDATE Williamsbridge: Two Arrested following Fatal Shooting of 41-Year-Old Man and Injury of Second Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD said two people have been arrested following the fatal shooting of a 41-year-old man, as well as the nonfatal shooting of a second man, who was hospitalized following the incident which took place in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx on Saturday, Aug. 27.   Police officials said that at around 1.29 p.m. on the day in question, officers from the 47th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been shot at the intersection of East 214th Street and Wilson Avenue.   “Upon arrival, officers observed a 41-year-old male, unconscious and unresponsive with a


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UPDATE 52nd Precinct Community Council Fellowship Recognition Breakfast Held

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The following story is an extended version of the one which appears in our latest print edition.   The bravery and commitment of police officers, along with the contributions of other volunteer and community leaders and elected officials to protecting and uplifting the community, were formally recognized on July 26 during the 52nd Precinct Community Council Fellowship Recognition Breakfast held at Fordham Manor’s Monroe College, located at 2501 Jerome Avenue.   The 52nd Precinct Community Council comprises president, Brenda Caldwell-Paris, vice-president, Gerald (“Jerry”) Landron, treasurer, Grace Seiner, recording secretary, Joy (Syeeda) LaFontaine, sergeant-at-arms, Doug Condition, and council youth representative, law


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DSNY’s “Trucks of Art” Program Highlights Sustainability and Honors New York’s Essential Workers

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has announced a revival of its art program, “Trucks of Art,” which offers New York artists the opportunity to creatively paint a garbage collection truck.   “Trucks of Art” is open to all artists – professional, amateur and aspiring. Priority will be given to proposals that encourage New Yorkers to use litter baskets and recycling, or those that honor DSNY’s essential workers. To promote sustainability, artists are challenged with using paints that would otherwise be discarded or recycled.   Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch said DSNY’s fleet is part of the cityscape. “We’re


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Kingsbridge Heights: Building Applications Filed for New 6-Story Building at 3128 Bailey Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Construction applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a permit to build a 6-story, mixed-use building at 3128 Bailey Avenue in the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between Albany Crescent and Fort Independence Street, the lot is two blocks from the 231st Street subway station, serviced by the 1 train. Yaniv Zohar is listed as the owner behind the applications.   According to LinkedIn, Yaniv Zohar is the founder of 57Group & Halston Construction + Development, a full service construction and development company. “The company’s work spans


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