University Heights/Fordham Manor: Forcible Touching Incident aboard MTA Bus BX3

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Video courtesy of the NYPD The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photo who is sought for questioning in connection to a forcible touching incident that occurred in the 46th precinct. It was reported to police that on Thursday, Oct. 7, at approximately 2.38 p.m., the person and a 20-year-old female victim both boarded a Bx3 MTA bus at Fordham Road and University Avenue on the border of University Heights and Fordham Manor. Once on the bus, the assailant grabbed the victim’s buttocks and

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo who is sought for questioning in connection to a forcible touching incident that occurred in the 52nd precinct / Transit District 11. It was reported to police that on Saturday, Nov. 13, at approximately 7.09 p.m., inside the Bedford Park Boulevard and Lehman College subway station in Jerome Park, a 37-year-old female victim was going up the staircase to the platform of the southbound 4 train when an unknown person poked her in the buttocks. The person then

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The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl, reported missing on Saturday, Nov. 13, in the 52nd precinct. Felicana Esteban, 15, of 2928 Jerome Avenue, Apartment 1E, Bronx, New York, was last seen at her home at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13. She is described as being 5 feet, 3 inches tall, and weighs 110 pounds. A photo of Felicana is attached. 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

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The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the person seen in the attached photo who is sought for questioning in connection with a shooting that occurred in Bedford Park, located in the 52nd precinct. It was reported to police that on Tuesday Nov. 9, at approximately 10.27 p.m., in front of 2804 Bainbridge Avenue in Bedford Park, the person discharged several rounds from a firearm into the air, and then fled on foot westbound on East 198th Street. There were no injuries or no property damage was reported as a result of

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New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Monday, Nov. 15, that she is leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general from around the nation in urging the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) to strengthen public health and environmental protections against “forever chemicals.” These chemicals, a class of highly toxic, chemical compounds known as poly and per-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are widespread, persistent contaminants in the environment, including in drinking water in New York, and in many other states. In a letter addressed to EPW leadership, the coalition argues that the serious dangers posed by PFAS, combined

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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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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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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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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