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UPDATE Edenwald: 41-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot at Baychester Houses NYCHA Development

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A murder investigation is underway by the NYPD after a 41-year-old man died following a fatal shooting in Edenwald, police said. On Thursday, Dec. 8, at around 8.09 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding an aided, unconscious man inside 1851 Schieffelin Place, Baychester Houses NYCHA complex. The residence falls under Police Service Area 8’s Edenwald satellite base, located at 1165 East 229th Street, which serves New York City Housing Authority developments.   “Upon arrival, officers observed a 41-year-old male, unconscious and unresponsive with a sustained gunshot wound to the chest, within the 3rd floor hallway,” a police spokesperson


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UPDATE University Heights: “All Hands” Called to Respond to Fire at Fordham Hill Oval, Now Under Control

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A fire broke out at Fordham Hill Oval Housing Co-op in the University Heights section of the Bronx on Thursday evening, Dec. 8, FDNY officials said. There were no injuries, they added.   According to the FDNY, the alarm was raised at 8.19 p.m. regarding the fire which reportedly broke out in Apt. 12A on the 12th floor of a 15-story building at the multiple dwelling located at 1 Fordham Hill Oval. It was brought under control at 8.53 p.m. It was classified as a 10-77 meaning a high-rise, multiple dwelling fire. Fire department officials said 20 units comprising 78


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Norwood: Grenade Found in Williamsbridge Oval Deemed Inert / a Toy by NYPD Bomb Squad

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD bomb squad responded to a bomb scare in the Williamsbridge Oval in the Norwood section of The Bronx on Thursday morning, Dec. 8, at around 11 a.m. police said.   Speaking in Spanish, a resident of 3320 Reservoir Oval East told Norwood News a section of the park in front of her building, located between the park entrance closest to Holt Place and the park entrance closest to Reservoir Place (opposite the skate park), had been cordoned off by police that morning while they investigated the incident. The resident, who declined to be identified, added, that the


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Mt. Hope: Man Sought following Car Theft & Hit & Run Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photos who is sought for questioning in connection to a robbery and hit & run incident that occurred in the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx.   It was reported to police that on Saturday, Oct. 15, at around 11 a.m. in front of 1776 Clay Avenue, a 25-year-old male delivery driver was making a delivery when an unidentified man got into the deliveryman’s running, unoccupied vehicle.   The victim attempted to stop the thief from driving away but was struck by the vehicle


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Norwood: No Injuries Reported from Fire in 5-Story Building at 315 East 206th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A fire which broke out in the Norwood section of the Bronx has resulted in no injuries, according to the FDNY.   Fire department officials said they received a call on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 9.13 a.m. regarding a fire on the 2nd floor of a 5-story building (100 x 60 sq. ft.) at 315 East 206th Street.   All Hands, comprising 12 FDNY units and 60 firefighters, were asked to respond to the blaze, which was brought under control at 9.35 a.m., FDNY officials said.   Some windows on the 2nd floor of the building were later seen boarded


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University Heights: Search for Missing 68-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating a 68-year-old man reported missing in University Heights. It was reported to the police that Luis Berrios, 68, of 12 West 184th Street was last seen on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at around 11.28 a.m., leaving his home. He is described as male, is around 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 115 pounds, has brown eyes and short salt-and-pepper hair.   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 can also submit their


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UPDATE University Heights: Man, 44, Arrested on Murder Charges after Fatal Stabbing

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police have arrested a 44-year-old man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 28-year-old man in University Heights.   Police said the incident occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at around 5.04 a.m. Police responded to a call regarding an assault which took place at the corner of 183rd Street and University Avenue.   “Upon arrival, officers observed a 28-year-old male, unconscious and unresponsive with a stab wound to the torso,” a police spokesperson said. “EMS responded to the scene and transported the male to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. No arrests have been made and the


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Annual Tradition Continues as Volunteers Feed Thousands for Thanksgiving in Fordham Manor & Bedford Park

By DAVID GREENE
Dozens of volunteers donated, cooked, and prepared thousands of meals for residents in Fordham Manor, Bedford Park, and other neighborhoods across The Bronx, as residents were treated to traditional Thanksgiving dinners either in person or to go on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24.   Parishioners at Fordham United Methodist Church, located on Marion Avenue in Fordham Manor, were still only providing meals “to go” as COVID-19 protocols would continue for a third year. As a crowd began to form outside the church, church member, Coral Robinson, led volunteers in prayer, giving blessings to the volunteers, the people lining up outside,


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UPDATE Fordham Heights: GoFundMe Set Up to Support Family of Fatal Gunshot Victim, Prince Shabazz, 14,

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A GoFundMe page has been set-up to support the family of fatal gun violence victim, Prince Shabazz 14, who, as reported, was fatally shot in Fordham Heights on Wednesday, Nov 30.   As reported, police spokesperson said the incident occurred at around 9.15 p.m. when officers from the 46th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a male who had been shot in front of 2249 Morris Avenue. “Upon arrival, officers observed a 14-year-old male [with] a gunshot wound to the torso,” the spokesperson said. “EMS responded and transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.”


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