Hunts Point: 66-Year-Old Woman Killed, 40-Year-Old Man Arrested

By Síle Moloney

On Wednesday, Oct. 28, at approximately 1:36 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding an unconscious person inside 1220 Seneca Avenue in Hunts Point, in the 41st precinct. Upon arrival at the location, officers observed a 66-year-old woman, unconscious and unresponsive, with trauma to the head. EMS also responded to the location and pronounced the woman deceased at the scene. Later the same day, the woman was identified as Carmen Aponte, 66, of 1220 Seneca Avenue, Apt #4. The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death but the incident has been deemed a homicide. Steven

By Síle Moloney

On Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at approximately 4:39 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been shot in front of East 196th Street and Grand Concourse in Fordham Manor, in the 52nd precinct. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 35-year-old man with a gun shot wound to the torso. The victim was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. There are no arrests and the investigation is ongoing. The name of the deceased is pending family notification. Anyone with information with regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s

By Síle Moloney & Miriam Quinoñes

A back-to-school giveaway was held at Gun Post Lanes bowling alley on Saturday, Sept. 26 on East Gun Hill Road in the Laconia section of the Bronx. The event included a special musical performance by old school, hip-hop artist, Melle Mel, who used the occasion to share some stories about his vast experience in the music industry, and to encourage local youth to stay in school. Melvin Glover, better known by his stage names, Melle Mel and Grandmaster Melle Mel, was born in the Bronx on May 15, 1961. He is a recording artist who was the lead vocalist

By Síle Moloney

Police Commissioner Dermot Shea announced on Thursday, Oct. 29, the appointment of six NYPD commanders to new leadership positions in patrol, transit, transportation and school safety within the department’s executive team. The NYPD said the promotions build on the continued transformation of leadership for areas integral to the agency’s overall operations and mission. “I am privileged to elevate each of these distinguished longtime NYPD leaders,” said Shea. “Each of these commanders has shown exceptional vision in helping to steer the department through the advancements of the last several years, and each uniquely reflects the values and concerns of the

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Glen Chaney Roches, 14, of Melrose Avenue who was reported missing on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the 42nd precinct. Glen was last seen on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 at approximately 1:30 p.m. leaving his home in Morrisania. He is described as being approximately 5 feet, 1 inch tall, weighs 110 pounds, is of a medium build, has a medium complexion, brown eyes and is bald. Glen was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, black jeans and black sneakers. Anyone with information with regard to

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Open Storefronts program, permitting storefront businesses to use a portion of their sidewalk to display merchandise, sell goods, complete transactions, and provide queuing areas. The program will begin on Friday, Oct. 30 and will run until Dec 31. The Open Storefronts program assists existing ground-floor storefront businesses who want to use outdoor areas on a temporary basis. It allows eligible businesses to conduct activity on sidewalks, on roadways in the Open Streets: Restaurants program, or a combination of both. In addition to businesses engaged in retail

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in identifying the woman shown in the attached surveillance video and photo who is wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred in the 52nd precinct / Transit District #11. On Friday, Oct. 23, at approximately 3:35 p.m., a 28-year-old woman was at the mezzanine level of the 205th Street “D” line subway station closest to the 205th Street and Perry Avenue entrance, and was purchasing a MetroCard when an unidentified woman approached the victim and offered to open the gate for $2. When the victim

By SÍLE MOLONEY

On Monday, Oct. 26, The New York Civil Liberties Union and The Legal Aid Society filed a lawsuit against Mayor Bill de Blasio, Police Commissioner Dermot Shea, Chief of Department Terence Monahan, the City of New York, and several individual police officers for their roles in what was described as the indiscriminate brutalizing of peaceful protestors during the Black Lives Matter protests which followed the police killing of George Floyd in May 2020. The suit addresses the first month of protests between May 28 and June 28, where “swarming officers used batons, pepper spray, and other aggressive techniques to

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Guillermo Chavez, 64, of 2604 Bainbridge Avenue, The Bronx. Chavez was reported missing on Monday in the 52nd precinct. He was last seen on Monday, Oct. 26, at around 8:45 a.m. inside his residence. He is described as being approximately 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds, is of medium build, and has brown eyes and brown hair. Chavez was last seen wearing a baseball hat, brown work boots, and a gray sweatshirt. Anyone with information with regard to this missing person is asked