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Olinville: Man Exposes Himself in front of MTA Worker inside Subway Booth

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual seen in the attached photograph who is sought in connection with an act of public lewdness that occurred in the 47th precinct/Transit District 12.   It was reported to police that on Tuesday Sept. 21, at approximately 2 a.m., inside Gun Hill Road “2/5” subway station, the individual approached a 40-year-old female victim, an on-duty, MTA Booth Agent, while she sat inside an MTA booth. The individual exposed his penis and masturbated while staring at her. He The then walked out of the station


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University Heights: Search for Man Who Shot 16-Year-Old Victim in Knee

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual seen in the vehicle in the attached video and photo who is sought for questioning regarding a non-fatal shooting that occurred on the border of Fordham Manor and University Heights, in the 52nd precinct.   It was reported to police that on Friday, Oct. 8, at approximately 6 p.m., a 16-year-old male victim was at the corner of West Fordham Road and Andrews Avenue, when an unidentified vehicle driver struck the victim’s moped with his car. The victim fled on his moped, riding


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UPDATE Neighborhood Notes on D Subway Line Repairs, Vaccines for Pets, Breast Cancer Screening & More

Local People Reported Missing in the last Two Weeks   A 16-year-old mother and a three-month-old baby have been reported missing in Fordham Heights. Click here for more details. A 15-year-old boy was reported missing (for the 3rd time in three weeks) in Williamsbridge. Click here for more information. A 23-year-old man from Olinville was reported missing in Williamsbridge. Click here for more information. An 8-year-old girl from Norwood who had been reported missing in Norwood has since been found. More details are available here.   Stop the Violence Rally A Stop the Violence rally will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 13,


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Web Series “Bronx ‘ish” Draws on Life in the Borough

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT
  As a child growing up in the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx, Danielle Alonzo was known in school as the class clown. “I’ve always been very outspoken and sassy and loud,” she told Norwood News, emphasizing the word “loud.”  Now, at 35, Alonzo is using some of her experiences in the boogie down borough to create a second season of the web series, “Bronx ‘ish,” a comedy, set in the Bronx, about the adventures of a young woman chasing her dreams.   The first season, comprising eight episodes, was all written by Alonzo and released on YouTube in 2018.


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Preston High School Hosts Alumnae Reunion After 16 Months

By SÍLE MOLONEY
After 16 months of postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Preston High School, an all girls school located in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx, finally got to host an alumnae reunion for the class years ending in zeros, fives, ones, and sixes on Saturday, Sept. 18.   According to the alumnae association, the celebration began with mass, followed by what was described as a delicious luncheon, catered by Posto 22, in the school’s cafeteria and back porch, with alumnae from various years in attendance.   Amid reported great joy and excitement, members of the classes of 1955 and


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UPDATE Friends of Devoe Park Hold “Dancing in Unity” Event  

By SARAH HUFFMAN
  Friends of Devoe Park (FODP) hosted a “Dancing in Unity Fair,” on Saturday, Sept. 18, in Devoe Park, located in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx. The event featured a face painter, balloon animal artists, a DJ, food provided by Ms. Geneva’s 50/50, an ice cream truck sponsored by Fordham Toyota, and a variety of lawn activities, games, and crafts for children which were organized by the City Parks’ department.   Earl Evans, one of the balloon artists hired for the event, said the kids really enjoyed playing with the balloons and kept coming back to his tent


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Belmont: Police Appeal for More Information on Man Charged with Sex Crimes Involving a Child

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in obtaining further information on an individual who was arrested for various, alleged sex-related crimes committed against a child.   It was reported to police that sometime between October 2020 and November 2020, inside 2246 Webster Avenue in Belmont, the individual allegedly sexually assaulted a 4-year-old boy.   Eric L. Montes, 48, of Belmont, was arrested on July 27, at 9.43 a.m., and charged with alleged predatory sexual assault against a child, an alleged criminal sexual act, alleged sex abuse, allegedly promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child, allegedly possessing an


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UPDATE Bronx Man Indicted for Allegedly Vandalizing Multiple Synagogues in Northwest Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Friday, Oct. 8, that Jordan Burnette was indicted on multiple charges, including criminal trespass as a hate crime, for defacing multiple synagogues in the Northwest Bronx earlier this year, as reported at the time by Norwood News.     Clark said the defendant, Burnette, 30, of Riverdale, was arraigned on a 76-count indictment before Bronx Supreme Court justice, Lester Adler on Friday. As previously reported, Burnette was arrested on May 1 in the 50th precinct.   The charges included criminal trespass in the third degree as a hate crime, trespass, second-degree criminal mischief,


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UPDATE: Out & About: Pumpkin Carving Demonstration, Free Brazilian All-Stars Concert, Italian Heritage Trolley Tour & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Editor’s Pick  Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, located at 3225 Reservoir Oval East in Norwood, is hosting its Annual Pumpkin Party on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Families and children are invited to the event where there will be trick-or-treating and family fun. Activities will include carnival games, arts & crafts, photo booth, and much more. The event is free and open to the public. Prevailing COVID-19 regulations apply. Call Sarah at (212) 360-1430 or email sarah.bishow@parks.nyc.gov for more information.   Events The Jerome Gun Hill BID 20th Annual Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct.


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