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UPDATE Bronx Cab Driver Murdered in Queens, following March Norwood Assault of Another Cab Driver

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE
  Following a brutal assault in Norwood on a cab driver in March 2022, and a subsequent rally and offer of a reward to catch his assailants, on Aug. 13, another Bronx-based cab driver from Co-Op City, who was working in Queens, was beaten to death under similar circumstances.   On Thursday, March 17, at 3560 Webster Avenue in Norwood, the NYPD told the Norwood News that a 61-year-old cab driver, later identified as Carlos Infante, was punched in the face, having tried to intervene during a dispute. No further information was provided by police regarding the incident at the


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Williamsbridge: Applications Filed with DOB for 7-Story Building at 1039 East Gun Hill Road

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 7-story, mixed-use building at 1039 East Gun Hill Road in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between Laconia Avenue and Paulding Avenue, the lot is within walking distance of the Gun Hill Road subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. Alex Lakaj of RBA Developers LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications, according to DOB’s records.   The proposed 70-foot-tall development will yield 53,599 square feet, with 52,075 square feet designated for residential space


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UPDATE Fordham Heights: Unconfirmed Report of Man Slashed in the Back

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE
Norwood News has received an as yet unconfirmed report of a slashing in Fordham Heights.   Users of the Citizens’ app posted an unverified video on Saturday, March 19, at around 4.30 p.m., reportedly showing police and FDNY/EMS presence in the vicinity of Tiebout Avenue and East Fordham Road in or around that time, reportedly following an alleged slashing of a man in the back, with a suspect having allegedly fled the scene, armed with a knife.   Norwood News contacted the NYPD to corroborate the incident. As of 6.42 p.m. on Saturday, no official police report was available. On


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Williamsbridge: Search for Missing 59-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Police said a 59-year-old man has been reported missing in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx.   An NYPD spokesperson told Norwood News on March 19 that James Gaines, 59, was last seen at 799 East Gun Hill Road (Apt. 229). The address is the location of Bronx Assisted Living and police added that there is no curfew at the nursing home.   Gaines was described by police as being 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighs about 180 pounds, has dark skin, dark eyes, black hair and has a beard. No photo is available.   In an unverified March


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Fordham Manor: Woman Hospitalized following Hit & Run Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD said a woman was brought to an area hospital after being hit by a vehicle in a hit and run incident which occurred on the border of the Fordham Manor and Fordham Heights neighborhoods.   Police responded to a 911 call at around 1.45 p.m. on Friday, March 18, following a report that a woman had been knocked down by a vehicle at East 188th Street and East Fordham Road. Police said the driver fled the scene, that there are no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.   The victim was brought to St. Barnabas hospital in stable


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UPDATE Bronx Toastmasters of Riverdale Host Visiting International Speech Contest Participant

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx Toastmasters Club of Riverdale announced the club’s next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 23, at 7.30 p.m., via Zoom, and the committee is encouraging all its members from the Northwest Bronx to attend.   The meeting will have speeches by award-winning Toastmaster, Dr. Bekah Yoxthimer, from the Loveland Speakeasy Toastmasters club in Cincinnati, OH. Yoxthmier will deliver the speech, “The Eraser,” which is also her speech entry in the organization’s International Speech competition. Meanwhile, also scheduled to give a prepared speech on the night is Anne Leighton, who will be sharing her networking secrets.   The club’s


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Morris Avenue Basement Fire Used All Hands as FDNY Provides Fire Safety Training

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at 8.14 p.m. on Friday, March 18, in the vicinity east of the Concourse section of The Bronx. On arrival at 8.16 p.m., firefighters found a fire in the basement of a 5-story, multiple dwelling at 1242 Morris Avenue.   The FDNY confirmed that all hands were used, with 12 units dispatched, comprising 60 firefighters. There were no injuries resulting from the fire, and the cause is still under investigation according to department officials. The fire was brought under control at 8:41 p.m.   As reported, a number of new laws


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UPDATE Williamsbridge: 26-Year-Old Man Dies following Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police have released a photo and video of a person of interest, sought for questioning following the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old man in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx.   As reported, on Friday, March 18, at approximately 1.31 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding an aided person at 3559 Holland Avenue in Williamsbridge. Upon arrival, officers observed a 26-year-old man, unconscious and unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the torso.   EMS responded and transported the man to Jacobi Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. The medical examiner was due to determine the cause


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Concourse: Building Applications Filed for New, 8-Story Building at 1688 Weeks Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Building applications have been filed for an eight-story, residential building at 1688 Weeks Avenue in the Concourse section of  The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between East 173rd and East 174th Streets, the lot is near the 174th-175th Streets subway station, serviced by the B and D trains. Simcha Ludmir under the Weeks Capital Associates LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 83-foot-tall development will yield 32,224 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 68 residential units, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 473 square feet. The


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