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Fordham Manor: Search for 25-Year-Old Missing Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 25-year-old man reported missing in Fordham Manor, in the 52nd precinct.   It was reported to police that Isaac Vekez, 25, of 2707 Briggs Avenue in Fordham Manor was last seen inside his home on Sunday, May 22, at around 8.30 a.m. He is described as male, is around 6 feet, 2 inches tall, and weighs around 290 pounds. He was last seen wearing a red, hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black sneakers. Anyone with information regarding this missing person is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS


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Jacobi Medical Center & NCB Rank Highest in LGBTQ+ Health Equity Certification Training

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi North Central Bronx and its CEO, Christopher Mastromano, honored over 100 employees on May 12, who completed their certifications in LGBTQ health equity, a 7-hour, intensive training program aimed at increasing core competencies in providing LGBTQ health services.   According to hospital officials, the Jacobi campus ranks as one of the sites with the highest completion numbers for the program within the NYC Health + Hospitals health system. The campus includes eleven acute care facilities and several community health centers.   As reported last October, Jacobi announced the opening of its then-new, comprehensive Pride Health


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UPDATE University Heights: Two Injured in Collision as Driver Crashes into Parked Vehicles at High Speed

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Two people were transported to hospital last week following a road accident on Sedgwick Avenue in University Heights.   The NYPD said that on Thursday, May 19, at approximately 9.05 p.m., the collision took place in front of 2300 Sedgwick Avenue.   A police official said, “An 18-year-old male of The Bronx was operating a 2000 Mercedes-Benz at a high rate of speed, and turned around a bed and lost control of the vehicle, striking three, parked, unoccupied vehicles.”  The police official added, “The driver and [an] 18-year-old male passenger were removed to St. Barnabas Hospital for medical treatment.”


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Elections 2022: AOC Endorses Jessica Altagracia Woolford in Assembly District 81

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Jessica Altagracia Woolford, Democratic candidate for New York State Assembly District 81 in the Northwest Bronx, announced on Monday, May 23, that she has received the endorsement of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) in her bid to win the upcoming primary which is currently slated to take place in June, but which may be postponed to August, depending on the outcome of a lawsuit hearing related to the recent redistricting process that took place at a Manhattan court also on Monday.   Reacting to the news, Altagracia Woolford said, “I am proud to have the endorsement of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as


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Elections 2022: Kevin Pazmino Confirms Candidacy for State Assembly in District 81

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Freelance filmmaker and former District 11 City Council candidate, Kevin Pazmino, has confirmed that he is running for office, once again, this time in Assembly District 81, currently represented by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz.   Pazmino ran unsuccessfully on the Republican Party and Conservative Party tickets in the 2021 City Council general election which was ultimately won by now Councilman Eric Dinowitz. Norwood News had reported recently that Pazmino’s name was being floated in the context of the 81st Assembly race but at that point, he had not formally confirmed his candidacy, though a PAC had been created in his name.  


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UPDATE Fordham Manor: One Woman Has Died & A Man is Critical After Two-Vehicle Collision

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE
  A woman has died and a 36-year-old man remains in critical condition following a two-vehicle road collision on University Avenue in Fordham Manor.   The NYPD said on Sunday, May 22, at around 10.47 p.m., police officers responded to a 911 call about a motor vehicle collision at 2518 University Avenue.   “Upon arrival, officers observed a 2016 Suzuki motorcycle with extensive damage, a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, with driver-side front-end damage, and two aided individuals: a 36-year-old male and an unidentified adult female, both with severe head and body trauma,” the official said.   “EMS also responded to


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Norwood: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 3537 Bainbridge Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Building applications have been filed to expand a 2-story structure into a 5-story residential building at 3537 Bainbridge Avenue in the Norwood section o the Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between East Gun Hill Road and East 212th Street, the lot is near the Woodlawn subway station, serviced by the 4 train. Isaac Kritzler is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 50-foot-tall development will yield 18,992 square feet designated for residential space, according to YIMBY. The building will have 44 residential units, most likely condos, based on the average unit scope of 432 square


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Fordham Manor: 21-Year-Old Brooklyn Man Arrested for Attempted Murder on Bronx Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Police respond to a shooting at East 194th Street and Marion Avenue in Fordham Manor on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Video courtesy of the Citizens’ App. Police said a 21-year-old man has been arrested following a shooting of another man in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx on Saturday night, May 21.   The incident took place at around 11.21 p.m. at East 194th Street and Marion Avenue. A police official told Norwood News, “Looks like the victim is shot in the arm. He is a 31-year-old male victim, was transported to St. Barnabas by EMS in stable


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Williamsbridge: 89-Year-Old Missing Woman Found

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD confirmed an 89-year-old woman who had been reported missing in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx has been found.   Prior to being located, Violet Clarke, 89, of East 216th Street, had last been seen at her home on Sunday, May 22. She was described as female, 5 feet, 2 inches tall, Black and weighing 130 pounds. Prior to being found, she had last been seen wearing a gray top, dark-colored pants and black sneakers.   The public can submit tips anonymously about any reported missing person by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, on Twitter @NYPDTips.


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