Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence Continues Summer BBQ Series as YTD Shootings Fall v 2021

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.), a cure violence program created by nonprofit, Good Shepherd Services, is continuing its series of peace barbeques held at various locations within the boundaries of The Bronx’s 46th, 47th and 52nd Precincts throughout the summer months. The “B.R.A.G. Northwest Peace BBQ” was held on Saturday, July 16, in Fordham Manor. The events aim to uplift local communities, and are part of a wider effort to curb the prevalence of ongoing gun violence, particularly among the youth across the borough. From noon to 5 p.m., kids and adults were seen enjoying themselves along the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached surveillance photo who is sought regarding an assault that occurred in Williamsbridge. It was reported to police that on Thursday, Aug. 25, at around 00.15 a.m., the victim, a 28-year-old man, was sitting aboard a southbound line 2 subway at the East Gun Hill Road and White Plains Road subway station, when an unidentified male individual approached him, and without being provoked, struck him with a bag full of food. The assailant then punched the victim multiple times about the face with a closed

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the NYPD have advised of the following street and bridge closures in The Bronx and Manhattan from Aug. 26 through 2024. East 139th Street between Alexander Avenue and Willis Avenue: This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Aug. 28 to facilitate crane operation. East 149th Street between Exterior Street and Exterior Street: This street will be closed 24/7 through Sept. 15 to facilitate access and use. East 160th Street between Forest Avenue and Tinton Avenue: This street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said a 22-year-old man has been arrested on murder charges following the shooting in the head of another 22-year-old man in Mt. Eden on Saturday. Two other young men are in hospital, one in critical condition, following the triple shooting. Police said that on Saturday, Aug. 27, at around 3.50 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a person shot near the corner of East Burnside Avenue and Grand Concourse in Mt. Eden, located in the 46th Precinct. Upon arrival, officers observed three people with sustained gunshot wounds. The first, a 22-year-old man, had been shot

By EMILY SAWAKED

The Office of the Bronx Borough President, Destination Tomorrow, and NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOH) recently hosted a Bronx Town Hall on the Monkeypox epidemic, as case numbers continued to rise across the borough and city. Livestreamed on Monday, Aug. 15, from New Settlement Community Center in the Mt. Eden section, the event was moderated by BronxNet’s Gary Axelbank, and saw representatives from all three host groups answer questions from concerned citizens about vaccination sites, testing, outreach for populations at-risk and preventative measures. Deputy Bronx Borough President Janet Peguero kicked off the event, saying, “We’ve

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Damian Williams, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced on Friday, Aug. 26, that defendant, Grant Donavan, pled guilty on Friday in Manhattan federal court to participating in the armed robbery of murder victim, Jercar Brooks, in the Wakefield section of The Bronx on Jan. 23, 2014. As part of his guilty plea, Grant admitted that during the robbery, he shot and killed Brooks. In the context of the announcement, Williams said, “Eight years ago, Jercar Brooks was murdered inside his apartment in The Bronx. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the New York City Police

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronxites showed up in large numbers to Crotona Park for a festive community health fair, hosted by Phipps Neighborhoods’ COVID-19 Disparities Initiative, on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. According to Phipps Neighborhoods, a non-profit social service provider in New York City, the Day of Action featured free health screenings, a Zumba class, a DJ, face painting, raffles, and a back-to-school giveaway, as well as PPE and COVID-19 home test kit distributions and referrals to health care providers. Andre White, executive director and CEO of Phipps Neighborhoods said the fair offered the organization a great opportunity to partner with community groups to

By P.S. / M.S. 95 STAFF

As children, parents, and teachers gear up for another new school year, almost two and a half years on from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent school closures, staff at P.S. / M.S. 95, The Sheila Mencher Van Cortlandt School, a public school located at 3961 Hillman Avenue in Van Cortlandt Village, reflect on the experience of being plunged into remote learning over two years ago and eventually resurfacing to an in-person learning environment once more. COVID-19 compelled our dive into unchartered waters, turbulent technology, and concerns about student learning, health and feelings. Special education teacher at

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said on Friday night, Aug. 26, they have arrested one young male in connection with an assault on an off-duty police officer that left him with a fractured skull and brain bleeding in the Unionport section of The Bronx earlier this week. Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, they said Oshawn Logan, 18, of East 169th Street from the Concourse section of The Bronx, was arrested in connection to an assault on Police Officer Mohammed Chowdhury on Olmstead Avenue in Unionport on Tuesday morning, Aug. 23, [Election Day], while he was out jogging. The incident, labeled as Incident

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