Optimum Honors Hispanic Heritage Month by Launching its Annual Student Essay Contest

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Optimum, provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, has announced the launch of its annual Hispanic Heritage essay contest across its service area. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the essay contest recognizes and celebrates the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of generations of Hispanic Americans across the country.

Norwood: Woman Sought for Knifepoint Robbery on 210th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo who they say is wanted in connection with a knifepoint robbery that occurred in Norwood.

Fordham Heights: No Injuries Reported after Fire Breaks out in Morris Ave Building Pending Demolition

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no injuries reported after a residential fire broke out in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Saturday morning, Oct. 11, just a few hours before the Fordham Road Fair kicked off a few blocks away.

Williamsbridge: Person Sought for Nonfatal Stabbing on Rosewood Street amid Dispute

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photos who they say is sought in connection with an assault that occurred in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx.

Governor & Labor Leaders Announce Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase for Unemployed Workers

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and labor leaders announced during an event in Albany on Oct. 8 that the maximum weekly unemployment insurance (UI) benefit has increased for unemployed workers across the State.

Kingsbridge: Police Appeal for Help Locating 19-Year-Old Male Youth

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 19-year-old male youth reported missing from Kingsbridge.

Williamsbridge: NYPD Sergeant Injured and Suspect Critical at Jacobi Hospital after DV Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An NYPD sergeant is stable after he fell and hit his head and a gunman is in critical condition after being shot by police following a domestic violence related incident in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx on Thursday night, Oct. 10.

Van Cortlandt Park: 41-Year-Old Male Driver Stable after Car Overturns in Two-Vehicle Crash

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said a 41-year-old man is stable following a two-vehicle collision that took place in Van Cortlandt Park on Friday evening, Oct. 10.

UPDATE Dems Rally Around AG James after Federal Mortgage Fraud Indictment which Follows Trump Suit

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Attorney General Letitia James was formally indicted on one count of alleged mortgage fraud in the Eastern District of Virginia’s federal court on Thursday, Oct. 9, according to reporting by the New York Law Journal. The outlet reported that the indictment comes months after the Federal Housing Finance Agency first referred James for criminal investigation for the alleged fraud.

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Optimum Honors Hispanic Heritage Month by Launching its Annual Student Essay Contest

Norwood: Woman Sought for Knifepoint Robbery on 210th Street

Fordham Heights: No Injuries Reported after Fire Breaks out in Morris Ave Building Pending Demolition

Williamsbridge: Person Sought for Nonfatal Stabbing on Rosewood Street amid Dispute

Governor & Labor Leaders Announce Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase for Unemployed Workers

Kingsbridge: Police Appeal for Help Locating 19-Year-Old Male Youth

Williamsbridge: NYPD Sergeant Injured and Suspect Critical at Jacobi Hospital after DV Incident

Van Cortlandt Park: 41-Year-Old Male Driver Stable after Car Overturns in Two-Vehicle Crash

UPDATE Dems Rally Around AG James after Federal Mortgage Fraud Indictment which Follows Trump Suit