Bronx Community College Celebrates In-Person the Graduates of 2020 Through 2022

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

After a two-year hiatus from the usual on-campus graduation ceremonies, without the need for social distancing, it was a welcome return to normal as Bronx Community College (BCC) Class of 2022 held their commencement ceremony on the college grounds on June 3. The students were joined on the day by the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021, as well as family and friends, all sitting comfortably under expansive white tents to witness the conferring of associate degrees in the fields of science and arts, on what was a bright sunny morning. Like many others, the graduating classes

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Public defenders, The Legal Aid Society, released a statement on Monday, July 12, in response to an announcement by New York State Court of Appeals chief judge, Janet DiFiore, that she will resign next month after seven years in the role. The public defenders are calling for a progressive-leaning judge to be appointed to the bench. “The Legal Aid Society thanks Chief Judge Janet DiFiore for her years of public service and efforts to improve New York’s court system, bolster funding for civil legal services organizations, and for improving our clients’ access to justice,” an extract from the statement

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 29-year-old man has been arrested following the murder of another man in Fordham Heights. On Wednesday, July 13, at approximately 1.06 a.m., police responded to a 911 call about a person who had been shot in front of 2323 Grand Concourse, located in the 46th Precinct. An NYPD spokesperson said, “Upon arrival, officers observed a 34-year-old male, unconscious and unresponsive, with a gunshot wound to the torso. EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.” The spokesperson added, “There are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing.”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man in Wakefield. An NYPD spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at approximately 22.46 hours, police responded to a 911 call of a male shot in front of 686 East 234 Street, within the confines of the 47 Precinct.” The official added, “Upon arrival, officers observed a 31-year-old male, unconscious and unresponsive, with a gunshot wound to the torso.” EMS reportedly responded to the location and transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Police officials said there are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Tuesday, July 12, that a Bronx man has been charged with second-degree murder and additional charges for allegedly stabbing his estranged wife, a New York City police officer, in her home. Clark said the defendant, Argenis Baez, 33, last of Sedgwick Avenue in Kingsbridge Heights, was arraigned on Tuesday, on second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon before Bronx Supreme Court Justice Ralph Fabrizio. According to the investigation and as reported, at approximately 2:06 a.m. on June 13, Baez allegedly went to the apartment of Arianna

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at 6327 Broadway, a seven-story residential building in the North Riverdale section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by Marin Architects, and developed by the Stagg Group, the structure yields 90 residential units and 79 enclosed parking spaces. Available on NYC Housing Connect, NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)’s online portal, are 27 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $68,572 to $187,330. Amenities include pet-friendly policies, assigned parking spaces, a shared laundry room, gym, recreation

By EMILY SAWAKED

The emotions permeating the atmosphere were clear as young protestors of all ages gathered around their political leaders, teachers, parents, and relatives of the late Angellyh Yambo at a rally organized during Gun Violence Awareness Month to honor their 16-year-old school friend. Angellyh was tragically and fatally killed in broad daylight by a stray bullet just north of the Mott Haven border on Friday, April 8, as she walked home from school. Two of her friends were also shot and injured during the same incident. Jeremiah Ryan, 17, was later charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) to expand an existing 2-story structure into a 5-story, residential building at 652 East 223rd Street in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between White Plains Road and Carpenter Avenue, the lot is two blocks south of the 225th Street subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. Yitzi Salamon is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed 55-foot tall development will yield 6,865 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 18 residential units

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Lottery announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the July 5 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The ticket, worth $37,871.50, was purchased at Fordham Lucky 7, located at 152 East 188th Street, #154 in The Bronx. The lottery previously announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the July 3 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The ticket, worth $34,045.50, was purchased at Mobil Mart located at 4090 Boston Road in The Bronx. Another top-prize winning ticket was sold for the June 27 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The ticket, worth $35,586.50, was purchased at A & G Deli Grocery III