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University Heights: Bronx Man Charged with Attempted Murder & Attempted Rape in Building Hallway

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Wednesday, May 25, that a Bronx man was charged with attempted murder, attempted rape, along with additional charges for allegedly sexually assaulting, strangling, and beating a woman inside a University Heights building.   According to the prosecution’s investigation, inside a hallway in a building on Davidson Avenue on March 11, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the defendant, Jason Dickerson, 34, of Bailey Avenue in Kingsbridge Heights, allegedly offered the victim, a 27-year-old woman, money for sex. She complied and after engaging in sexual acts, Dickerson demanded his money back.   When the woman


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UPDATE NWS Issues Thunderstorm & Flooding Warning on Thursday, June 2, until 5.45 p.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City office of the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Bronx county and nearby regions on Sunday, May 22, until 4:15 p.m.   “A severe thunderstorm was located over Oradell, or over Paramus, moving southeast at 25 mph,” NWS officials said. “Wind gusts of 60 mph are expected,” according to the agency’s radar. Officials said to expect damage to trees and power lines. “This severe thunderstorm will be near Bergenfield and Norwood around 3.50 p.m., Fort Lee and Englewood around 4 p.m., Yonkers, Harlem and Riverdale around 4.05 p.m., Mott Haven, East Tremont


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UPDATE Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Security in Bronx Schools in the Context of Mass Shootings

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY
  With a series of recent mass shootings taking place around the country, this week, we asked readers their thoughts on school security and if they felt Bronx Schools were prepared for a potential mass shooting in the borough.   “I work in a school, and I don’t think they’re doing enough for gun control either, and with all the mass shootings, I am concerned for myself and my family. I do have a son going to kindergarten, so I’m pretty concerned because the public schools are not too safe. I think the gun violence is terrible in The Bronx.


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Democrat, Fernandez, Runs for Biaggi’s State Senate Seat in Bronx/Westchester S.D. 34

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Your poll site may have changed. Check your voting card before you go to vote.   As expected, Bronx Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez (A.D. 80) formally announced on Thursday, June 2, her intent to run to represent the people of New York’s 34th State senate district, currently represented by Sen. Alessandra Biaggi until the end of the year, in the Democratic senatorial primary held on August 23. The senate district covers parts of both The Bronx and Westchester counties and was redrawn by a court appointed special master in May 2022. Fernandez has since won the Democratic primary nomination for redrawn


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Claremont Village: Police Appeal for Help Identifying Man Allegedly Attempting to Lure Child

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the individual seen in the attached photo who is sought for questioning in connection to an incident involving the alleged luring of a child which occurred in Claremont Village, located in the 42nd precinct.   It was reported to police that on Wednesday, June 2, at approximately 7 a.m., behind 420 East 169th Street, the person allegedly followed a 12-year-old girl and exposed his penis, while allegedly offering the girl money in an attempt to lure her. The victim fled and the man allegedly continued to follow her. No physical injuries


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West Farms: Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for Units at 1985 Honeywell Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at 1985 Honeywell Avenue, an eight-story mixed-use building in the West Farms section of the Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Designed by Fred Geremia Architects & Planners, and developed by Durgaj Properties, the property yields 33 residential units, according to YIMBY. Available on NYC Housing Connect, the online portal for NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development are 10 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $60,000 to $187,330.   Amenities include assigned parking spaces, bike storage, elevator, digital intercom system,


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UPDATE Pelham Parkway: 29-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing Has Been Found

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD said a 29-year-old woman reported missing on Tuesday, May 31, in Pelham Parkway, has been found.   It was reported to police that, prior to being found, Valerie Brown of Bronx Park East had last been seen on Tuesday, May 31, around 5 p.m., leaving her home. She was described as female, around 5 feet, four inches tall, weighing 130 pounds, Black, with an average build, a dark complexion, black hair in a ponytail and brown eyes. She had last been seen wearing a black and grey dress, Nike sneakers, and had been carrying a camo-colored bag.  


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University Heights: 33-Year-Old Man Arrested following Stabbing Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY
    The NYPD said a 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of another man during an assault in mid-May in University Heights.   Police had asked for the public’s assistance identifying the group of people seen in the attached video in the context of the assault that occurred in the 46th precinct.   It was reported to police that on Monday, May 23, at approximately 00.10 a.m. in front of an FDNY firehouse located at 1901 Sedgwick Avenue, a 33-year-old male victim was approached by an unknown man.   Police said, “The individual displayed a


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UPDATE Norwood: Police Appeal for More Information on Man Arrested on Charges Related to Child Pornography

By SÍLE MOLONEY, EMILY SAWAKED, DAVID GREENE & MIRIAM QUIÑONES
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in providing further information on the individual seen in the attached photo who was arrested for allegedly possessing multiple pornographic images of sex acts with children.   Silfredo A. Castillo Martinez, 32, of Decatur Avenue in The Bronx was employed at a daycare center located at 3525 Decatur Avenue #1AA & 1AB in Norwood, between July 2011 and May 2022.   He was arrested and charged with violating New York State penal code 263.15, “promoting a sexual performance by a child when, knowing the character and content thereof, he produces, directs or


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