Morris Heights: Man Sought in Connection to Alleged Sexual Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the person seen in the attached photo who is sought in connection to a groping / sexual assault incident that occurred in Morris Heights. Police said that on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at around 7.50 a.m., the victim, a 15-year-old girl, was on a Westchester BX19 bus in the vicinity of the intersection of Tremont Avenue and University Avenue when an unidentified man allegedly, forcibly grabbed her buttocks. He then exited the bus and fled on foot in an unknown direction. “There were no [physical] injuries reported as a result of

By DR. ERIC A. MEYEROWITZ

World AIDS Day has been observed on Dec. 1 since 1988. This date is an opportunity to remember all those we lost during the HIV pandemic, and to reflect on the progress made to date in treating this virus and in diminishing stigma surrounding AIDS. Each year, our resolve to ending the epidemic once and for all strengthens. What It Means to Have HIV in 2022 The progress scientists and physicians have made in treating HIV and preventing the spread of the virus is remarkable. In the last 30 years, treatment options have rapidly evolved. Most people living

By RACHAEL MCCALLEN & SÍLE MOLONEY

It was an extra special Thanksgiving this year for one mother and her family. Seven months after history was made in The Bronx, an emotional meeting took place on Tuesday, Nov. 22, between the world’s first HIV-positive to HIV-positive heart transplant recipient and her donor’s family. Westchester mom, Miriam Nieves, 62, who is HIV-positive, met the mom and sisters of deceased donor, 30-year-old certified nursing assistant, Brittany Newton, who was also HIV-positive. Newton’s family had flown in from Louisiana for the special occasion. Seven months after her surgery at Montefiore Health System, Nieves shared her gratitude for her medical

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Wednesday, Nov. 30, that five members of the “Los Sures” set of the Trinitarios gang have pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the June 20, 2018, fatal stabbing of “Lesandro Junior” Guzman-Feliz. In the context of the announcement, Clark said the defendants’ actions culminated in the brutal attack on Junior. “They, along with seven other defendants, have been held accountable in the killing of the 15-year-old boy which horrified The Bronx and beyond. Since Junior was taken from his family, we have been relentless to attain justice for him.” She added, “These defendants

By ARIEL PACHECO

After operating as a “museum without walls” for more than 12 years, The Bronx Children’s Museum has finally found a permanent home in the South Bronx. Located near Yankee Stadium, along the Harlem River, The Bronx Children’s Museum is set to officially open to the public on Saturday, Dec. 3. A long-awaited, ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in celebration of the opening of the museum’s opening. The Bronx Children’s Museum is the first ever children’s museum in The Bronx, and event organizers estimate they will engage with 24,000 children at the facility during its first year.

By DAVID GREENE

With the World Cup being played this year during off-season in Qatar, the first time the tournament is being held in the Middle East, and amid reports of the country’s poor human rights records for women, manual workers, and the LGBTQ+ community, we asked readers if big money is influencing sports institutions like FIFA or the NBA to the detriment of professional sports. “No, I don’t think it hurts the sport. You know why? Because Qatar in the summer has very hot temperatures, so that’s why they switched it from the summer to November. November, right now, in Qatar it’s beautiful

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Choir, Montefiore Melodies, will bring together people recovering from strokes or other neurological disorders for the first time in two years on Friday, Dec. 2. The choir will meet in person and sing songs of holiday cheer. Led by speech pathologist, Mehak Noorani, the singers will work to improve their vocal clarity and coordination as they play with tambourines and maracas. The choir is a place of community, helping people build confidence, socialize, and feel joy during their recovery. The event takes place on Friday Dec. 2 from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Montefiore Moses Campus,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 64-year-old woman reported missing in Bedford Park. Police said Jessie Brown, 64, of 320 East 197th Street in Bedford Park, was last seen on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at around 12.10 a.m. in front of 230 East 198th Street also in Bedford Park. She is described as female, around 5 feet, 5 inches in height, weighs around 120 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue jacket, a black hat, and a black jumpsuit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 14-year-old boy has been fatally shot in Fordham Heights, police said. A police spokesperson said on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at around 9.15 p.m. 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.” As reported, an unnamed, 17-year-old girl has since been arrested on murder and other charges in connection to