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Kingsbridge Heights: Man Sought for Groping Woman at Market

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in locating the man seen in the attached video and photo who is sought for questioning in connection to a groping incident that occurred in Kingsbridge Heights. It was reported to police that on Thursday, Aug. 4, at around 8 p.m., inside of Antillana Meat Market, located at 123 West Kingsbridge Road, the man, who is unknown to a 39-year-old female victim, grabbed her buttocks while she was shopping. The victim did not sustain any physical injuries as a result of the incident. The man fled the location on foot, heading


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UPDATE Fordham Manor: Two Sought following Multiple Stabbing, Reward Offered

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 an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor.   Members of the 52nd Precinct said a felony assault took place in front of 61 East Kingsbridge Road on Monday, Aug. 8, at 4:30 a.m. They said the pictured individuals allegedly stabbed a 26-year-old male victim multiple times, causing serious physical injuries, in an unprovoked attack.   A police spokesperson said the victim was stabbed more than 15 times about the chest and back. The two fled


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Mt Hope: Multi-Drug Seizure of Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine, Crystal Meth and Counterfeit Pills

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A court-authorized search of an apartment in the Mount Hope neighborhood of The Bronx resulted in the seizure of approximately 110 kilograms of heroin, fentanyl and cocaine, plus 50 pounds of a substance believed to be crystal meth, and up to 75,000 counterfeit pills believed to contain fentanyl, according to the City’s Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (SNP).   The drugs, which law enforcement officials said were intended for citywide distribution, carry an estimated street value of approximately $24 million. Julio Mota Plasencia was arrested in the stash apartment in which the drug consignment was allegedly located on Monday,


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Crotona: $5 Million in Street-Ready Heroin/Fentanyl Seized from Bronx Packaging Mill, 6 Arrested

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Six individuals were arrested in connection with a large-scale heroin/fentanyl packaging mill in the Crotona neighborhood of The Bronx, representatives from the City Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (SNP) said on Monday, Aug. 8. A consignment of over 25 kilograms of narcotics (more than 55 pounds), carrying a street value of more than $5 million, was destined for distribution throughout New York City and in Massachusetts, according to law enforcement officials. The packaging mill was located inside an apartment across the street from a public elementary school, near the Bronx Zoo.   Bridget G. Brennan, New York City’s


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NYC CFB: Voter Guide Available for Primary Elections Scheduled for Aug. 23

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYC Campaign Finance Board (CFB) has released the official Voter Guide for the August 2022 primary elections that are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 23. The guide is available online at NYCVotes.org and allows voters to look up the candidates on their ballot. Early voting for some primary elections starts on Saturday, Aug. 13, and Election Day is Tuesday, Aug 23.   Voters can look up the candidates on their ballot for U.S. House of Representatives and State Senate. In The Bronx, the following races will be held: Congress 16 (Democratic primary) Congress 14 (Republican primary) Senate 33 (Democratic primary) Senate 34


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Morris Heights: Man Arrested for 1996 Murder of 36-Year-Old Jasmine Porter

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD have made an arrest in a 26-year-old murder case that took place in Morris Heights.   An NYPD spokesperson said, “On Feb. 5, 1996, police responded to a call of an unconscious female inside of 1706 Davidson Avenue in the confines of the 46 Precinct. Upon arrival, police discovered an unconscious 36-year-old female with trauma to the neck. The Medical Examiner deemed her death a homicide.”   https://twitter.com/NYPDnews/status/1556753286891454464?s=20&t=EoqqyvpwxrwT62Bp2NfLLw They said the victim was identified as Jasmine Porter of 1706 Davidson Avenue, Bronx, NY.   On August 8 [2022] Gregory Fleetwood, 66, of 3507 Laconia Avenue in the Williamsbridge


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Heat Advisory in Effect from Aug. 8 at 3.23 a.m. to Aug. 9 at 8 p.m., Temperatures in Lower 100s Possible

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory which will be in effect from 3:23 a.m. until Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. NWS officials said heat index values indicate that temperatures  in the lower 100s are possible in The Bronx and in all of New York City, with high humidity forecast which may cause heat related illnesses to occur.   New York City residents are advised to call 311 to identify cooling center locations and obtain “Beat the Heat” safety tips. NWS officials said a heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected


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Claremont Village: One Firefighter Injured in 3-Alarm Fire

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  A 3-alarm fire in Claremont Village on Aug. 4 resulted in injury to one firefighter according to FDNY officials.   An FDNY spokesperson said the fire was reported on Thursday morning, Aug. 4, at six minutes after midnight at 1325 Morris Avenue. According to the FDNY official, the fire was “on all floors of a 2-story dwelling.”   He added that around 33 units comprising 138 firefighters and EMS members responded to the scene. One injured firefighter was transported to an area hospital. Bronx 3-Alarm Box 2751, 1325 MORRIS AVE, PRIVATE DWELLING, , Under Control — FDNYalerts (@FDNYAlerts) August


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$5.5 Million for Universal Hip Hop Museum & New Capital Funds for Other Bronx Cultural Institutions

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Laurie Cumbo announced on Wednesday, Aug. 3, a total of $5.5 million in new capital funding for the Universal Hip Hop Museum to fit out its future 52,000-square-foot home at the Bronx Point development at Mill Pond Park in the South Bronx.   As previously reported, the transformation of the South Bronx is ongoing and on May 20, 2021, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new museum, part of the $349 million Bronx Point development, took place. The museum will memorialize the history of hip-hop


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