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UPDATE Norwood: Missing 12-Year-Old Boy Found

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD said a 12-year-old boy reported missing in Norwood has been found.   Prior to being located, police said the boy had last been seen on July 16 at 10.30 p.m. in the vicinity of Bainbridge Avenue and East 207th Street in Norwood. On Sunday, July 24, police confirmed he had been found.      

City Council Lodges Appeal to Court Decision that Stops Non-Citizens from Voting in Municipal Elections

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams issued a statement on Friday, July 22, on the City’s file of appeal to the New York State Supreme Court ruling overturning the 2021 municipal voting law for non-citizens. On Friday, the City of New York filed a notice of appeal indicating its intention to fight the Richmond County judge’s ruling last month invalidating Local Law 11 of 2022. According to the City Council, members said they believe the judge erred in finding that the law was inconsistent with the State constitution, election law, and the municipal home rule law, and they are


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Jacobi, North Central Bronx Receive Gold Awards for Quality Heart Failure & Stroke Treatment Care

By SÍLE MOLONEY
CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx, Christopher Mastromano, announced on Friday, July 22, that both hospitals received gold awards from the American Heart Association (AHA) for their quality treatment of heart failure. Additionally, Jacobi received an award for its quality treatment of stroke conditions.   The Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award honors healthcare facilities for their commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure, which means reduced readmissions and more healthy days at home. Additionally, the Stroke Quality Achievement Award recognizes noteworthy patient care institutions for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most


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Fordham Manor: Search for 60-Year-Old Missing Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the 60-year-old man seen in the attached photo who was reported missing in Fordham Manor.   It was reported to police that Crayline Graham of 2720 Grand Concourse was last seen on Tuesday, June 21, at around 4 p.m., inside his home.   According to police, Graham is described as male, is 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighs around 145 pounds, is Black, has brown eyes and gray hair. He was last seen wearing a dark gray sweatshirt, dark gray dress pants and black shoes.   Anyone with information regarding this


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UPDATE Court Prohibits DOE from Making Further Budget Cuts to Schools, for Now

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Judge Lyle Frank of the NY State Supreme Court granted plaintiffs to a lawsuit against the City a temporary restraining order (TRO) on Friday, July 22, which precludes the Adams administration from temporarily, at least, making any further cuts to the public schools’ budget. The court also ordered that school spending remain at Financial Year 2022 budget levels.   Last month, the City Council approved a budget deal, cutting school budgets based on declining enrollment projections. According to reporting by Chalkbeat, the city’s public schools (excluding charters) have lost 9.5 percent of their students since the pandemic began. During 2020


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UPDATE Bridge, Street Closures & General Transportation Updates for The Bronx from July 22 to August 31

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the NYPD have advised of the following street and bridge closures in The Bronx and Manhattan from July 22  to Aug. 31.   McClellan Street between Gerard Avenue and River Avenue: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July 31, for crane operation, concrete pump, telehandler and Knuckle boom.   East 149th Street (Service Road) between Exterior Street and Dead End: This street will be fully closed 24/7 through Aug. 16, for access and use.   Grand Concourse (Service Road) between Major Deegan Expressway Northbound


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Bronx DA: NYS Court of Appeals Upholds Conviction in Murder of Toddler on Easter Sunday 2006

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Thursday, July 21, that the New York State Court of Appeals affirmed on Thursday the conviction of Darrell Hemphill for the fatal shooting of 2-year-old David Pacheco on Easter Sunday, 2006.   Clark said, “We are pleased to see this conviction upheld. The horrific tragedy of David’s death endures for his family, and they need a measure of comfort that justice has prevailed, and the person responsible stands convicted and remains in prison.”   According to the Office of the Bronx District Attorney, Hemphill’s conviction was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court


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Allerton: 18-Year-Old from Webster Avenue Arrested following April Fatal Shooting of 21-Year-Year Old

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD said an 18-year-old male youth has been arrested on murder charges for allegedly fatally shooting a 21-year-old in the head during a multiple shooting in the Allerton section of The Bronx in April, in which three other people were also shot.   An NYPD spokesperson said that on Tuesday, April 12, at around 10.08 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call regarding shots fired at 2825 Olinville Avenue in the Allerton section of The Bronx, located in the 49th Precinct.   “Upon arrival, officers observed four individuals with gunshot wounds,” the spokesperson said. “All of the individuals were


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Mt Hope: Off-Duty Corrections Officer Arrested following Fatal Shooting of 18-Year-Old

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  An off-duty NYC Corrections Officer has been arrested and charged with murder for the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old male in the Mount Hope section of The Bronx. Video courtesy of the Citizens’ App.   An off-duty NYC Corrections Officer has been arrested and charged with murder for allegedly fatally shooting an 18-year-old male in the Mount Hope section of The Bronx.   An NYPD spokesperson said, “On Thursday, July 21, 2022, at approximately 01.35 hours, police responded to a pick-up 911 call of [a] male shot at the northwest corner of the Grand Concourse and East Tremont, within


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