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Dr. Balavankatesh Kanna Appointed as New Executive Director of Bronx Veterans Medical Center

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Dr. Balavankatesh Kanna has been appointed as the new executive director of the James J. Peters Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in Fordham Manor.   The news was confirmed on Monday, June 13, by Patrick H. Cordova, Major USAF (Ret.), supervisory public affairs specialist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. According to Cordova, Dr. Kanna received his medical degree from Coimbatore Medical College in India and has served the Bronx community since then, completing his residency in internal medicine 25 years ago in 1997.   He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and earned


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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Whether New Gun Laws Will Have an Impact on Gun Violence

By DAVID GREENE
  As elected officials worked to enact new legislation after several, recent mass shootings, we asked readers if they believed such legislation would have any impact, and what type of legislation, in their opinion, was necessary.   “Of course, I’m familiar with the legislation, but nothing is going to help because the government is into all this stuff. They are allowing certain things to happen to their benefit. Drugs and guns, it’s the same thing. I would like this to stop immediately, because so many innocent people are dying. They must ban all guns and why do you think that’s not going


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Unionport: Search for 14-Year-Old Missing Girl

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 14-year-old girl reported missing in the Unionport section of The Bronx.   Janessa Perez of 1134 White Plains Road Apt. 2R Bronx, NY was last seen on Sunday, June 12, at 11 p.m., leaving her home. She is described as female, is around 4 feet, 11 inches tall, weighs around 120 pounds, is Hispanic, has brown eyes and black hair and was last seen wearing black shorts and a purple t-shirt.   Anyone with information regarding this missing person is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or


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Castle Hill: Unidentified Toddler Found on Street Corner Reunited with Family

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD said Tuesday that an unidentified toddler has been reunited with family after the child was found on a street corner late at night.   Police said on Monday, June 13, at around 11.02 p.m., police officers responded to a 911 call regarding a child who had been found at the corner of Randall Avenue and Olmstead Avenue in Castle Hill. “Upon arrival, police observed a male, approximately 2-years-old, who was found unattended at the location by a 29-year-old male witness,” police officials said.   They continued, “The child does not speak, but appears to be in good health.


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Tremont: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 256 Mount Hope Place in Tremont

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 6-story, residential building at 256 Mount Hope Place in the Tremont section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between Monroe and Anthony Avenues, the lot is a 5-minute walk to the Tremont Avenue subway station, serviced by the B and D trains. Moshe Steinmetz, under MS Investments 3 LLC, is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 70-foot tall development will yield 9,620 square feet designated for residential space, according to YIMBY. The building will have 21 residential


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Belmont: 42-Year-Old Woman Dies in Residential Building following Large Amount of Blood Loss

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A 42-year-old woman has been found deceased inside a residential building in Belmont.   Police said on Friday, June 10, at around 5 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding the aided woman who was inside an apartment at on East 187th Street.   “Upon arrival, officers observed a 42-year-old female, unconscious and unresponsive inside of a bathroom, that suffered a large amount of blood loss,” police officials said. “EMS responded and pronounced the female deceased on scene. The Office of the Medical Examiner will determine the exact cause of death.”   They added that there were no arrests


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UPDATE Off-Duty Police Officer Killed, Man in Custody

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police have opened a murder investigation after an off-duty female NYPD officer was killed, following an apparent stabbing incident in the South Bronx.   Police said on Monday, June 13, at around 2.50 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call regarding a woman who had been stabbed inside an apartment on the Grand Concourse, in the vicinity of the Concourse and Melrose sections of the borough, located in the 44th precinct.   Police said, “Upon arrival, officers observed a 31-year-old female, an off-duty NYPD police officer, unconscious and unresponsive, with multiple stab wounds about the body.” They added, “EMS pronounced


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Tremont: NYPD Seeking 5 Persons of Interest following Murder

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is appealing to the general public for help identifying a group of individuals seen in the attached video footage and photo who are sought for questioning as part of an ongoing investigation following the murder of a 27-year-old man in the Tremont section of The Bronx.   On Thursday, June 9, police responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been shot at 595 East Tremont Avenue. Police officials said, “Upon arrival, officers observed a 27-year-old male, unconscious and unresponsive, with multiple gunshot wounds to the body and torso.” They added, “EMS responded and transported


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Biaggi-Backed Bill Establishing Rape Kit Tracking System Passes Assembly & Senate

By SÍLE MOLONEY
State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (S.D. 34) announced that on June 2 the State senate majority passed the bill she sponsored to establish a rape kit tracking system in New York State. The bill was also passed in the assembly, where it was sponsored by Assembly Member Amy Paulin, and now awaits sign-off by Gov. Kathy Hochul.   Bill S7867A/A9596 will direct the Division of Criminal Justice Services, in consultation with the State Department of Health, Office of Victim Services, Division of State Police, and the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Abuse to develop and implement a statewide electronic tracking


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