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Four Russian Govt. Employees Charged with Hacking as Torres Calls for Investigation into Russian Compound

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Two days after Norwood congressman, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) called for an investigation into the Russian diplomatic compound, located at 355 W 255th Street in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, on Tuesday, March 22, and amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the FBI announced on Thursday, March 24, that four Russian government employees have been charged in two historical hacking campaigns, targeting critical infrastructure, worldwide.   The Department of Justice unsealed two charges on Thursday, charging four defendants, all Russian nationals, who worked for the Russian government, with attempting, supporting and conducting computer intrusions [hacking] that


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Fordham Manor: 13-Year-Old Girl Assaulted & Robbed by Gang of Three

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the three people seen in the attached surveillance photographs who are sought in connection to a robbery and assault in Fordham Manor.   Police said they received a report that on Tuesday, March 15, at around 3.28 p.m., in front of 2654 Valentine Avenue, the victim, a 13-year-old girl, was approached from behind by three people, two male and one female.     The female allegedly began kicking and punching the victim multiple times in the face, while the two males allegedly kicked her in her


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Fordham Manor: Man Arrested on Rape & Attempted Murder Charges

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Police said they have arrested a man for the rape and attempted murder of a woman inside an apartment building in Fordham Manner.    NYPD officials said on Friday, March 11, at approximately 3.30 p.m., it was reported to them that inside a residential building in the vicinity of Davidson Avenue and West 190th Street, a man placed a 27-year-old woman in a chokehold until she lost consciousness, and then raped her.   They said he then fled the scene on foot, southbound, on Davidson Avenue. The victim suffered lacerations to her nose and mouth as a result of


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Van Cortlandt Village: Search for 52-Year-Old Missing Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 52-year-old woman reported missing from the Van Cortlandt Village neighborhood.   It was reported to police that Vanessa Morris, 52, of 80 Van Cortlandt Park South, Apt. D63, was last seen on Sunday, March 20, at approximately 11.30 p.m. at her home. She is described as female, Black, is around 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs approximately 160 pounds, and has red, braided hair in a bun. Her clothing description at the time of her disappearance was unknown.   Anyone with information regarding this missing person is


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Pelham Gardens: Search for 17-Year-Old Missing Girl

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 17-year-old girl, reported missing in the Pelham Gardens section of The Bronx.   It was reported to police that Tyler Wilks, 17, of 2756 Mickle Avenue in Pelham Gardens, was last seen on Friday, March 18, at approximately 6 p.m., at her home.    She is described as female, around 5 feet, 1 inch tall, is Black and weighs around 125 pounds, has brown eyes, and black hair.  Her clothing description was unknown at the time of her disappearance.   Anyone with information regarding this missing person is asked to call


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UPDATE Parents Arrested following Death of 8-Year-Old Boy

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The parents of an 8-year-old boy from Williamsbridge who died last June have been arrested on murder charges.   Police responded to a call from Montefiore North Hospital emergency room regarding the child, who had been brought to the facility by his mother from his Williamsbridge home, on Tuesday, June 1, at around 2.10 p.m.   The child was unconscious and unresponsive, with no obvious signs of trauma observed. Joseph Barney, 8, of East 214th Street was pronounced deceased at the hospital.   The medical examiner was due to determine the cause of death. There were no initial arrests, and


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Montefiore Wakefield Hospital Earns Prestigious Magnet® Designation for Nursing Excellence

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Montefiore Wakefield Hospital has earned a Magnet® designation from the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC), a prestigious recognition widely accepted as the gold standard for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care. The first and only hospital in The Bronx to receive this honor, Montefiore officials said Wakefield is among only 9 percent of hospitals nationwide to meet and exceed the rigorous standards required to gain Magnet® designation.   Montefiore Wakefield, located at 600 E 233rd Street in the Wakefield section of the borough, also earned six exemplars with this designation. Exemplars recognize the highest level of excellence in specific areas of


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UPDATE Van Cortlandt Village Fire Under Control as Mayor Signs New Fire Safety Law

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A residential fire in a multiple dwelling was brought under control in the vicinity of Van Cortlandt Village in The Bronx on the same day that the mayor signed an executive order strengthening fire safety legislation.   The FDNY said all hands were called to respond to the fire at 7.35 p.m. on Monday, March 21, at 68 W. 238th Street, a 5-story building located just outside the border of the Van Cortlandt Village section of the borough.   The fire was reported by the FDNY on the first floor of the building. Videos posted by users of the Citizens’


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Fordham Manor: Search for Man following Robbery & Assault inside Residential Building

By SÍLE MOLONEY
      The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the man seen in the attached video and photographs who is sought for a robbery that occurred in Fordham Manor.   Police said it was reported that on Thursday, March 10, at around 11 p.m., inside a residential building in the vicinity of West 192nd Street and Jerome Avenue, an unidentified person approached a 42-year-old male victim and punched him several times in the face.   Police said the assailant stole the victim’s wallet which contained $60 dollars, $1,500 (pesos), a credit card, and a MetroCard before fleeing


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