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UPDATE Norwood Residents Call for More Park Oversight after Murder of Ángel Miguel Mendoza Hernández 14

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Shocked and outraged at the murder of 14-year-old Ángel Miguel Mendoza Hernández who, as reported, was fatally stabbed in broad daylight in a packed Williamsbridge Oval park in Norwood on Tuesday, Aug. 5, in a violent gang assault, the Norwood community is taking various steps to support the teenager’s grieving family and enhance park security to prevent further tragedies.

Woman Robbed inside Van Cortlandt Village Bank

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police have released two photos of a man they say robbed a 20-year-old woman inside a bank in Van Cortlandt Village. Police said officers from the 50th Precinct were called to the Ridgewood Savings Bank, located at 3899 Sedgwick Avenue at Gouverneur Avenue at 2.47 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024.

Elected Officials Encourage New Yorkers to Make Use of Family Enrichment Centers (FEC)

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Elected officials are encouraging New Yorkers to make full use of the City’s local Family Enrichment Centers (FEC). Launched in 2017, these are welcoming walk-in, family-centered spaces, open to all, co-designed with community members, and run by the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS). The availability of such centers seems all the more relevant given the latest wave of violence unleashed against young people in The Bronx. Some of the programs include medical support, parent discussion groups, men’s discussion groups, and clothes and food distribution.