Local Bronxite Has Fond Memories of Jazz Legend Eddie Palmieri following his Death at 88

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Local Puerto Rican Bronxite David Claudio has fond memories of witnessing the musical genius of the late renowned jazz legend Eddie Palmieri up close. As reported, Palmieri died Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the age of 88. An NEA Jazz Master and ten-time Grammy Award winner, Palmieri was a bandleader, arranger and composer of salsa and Latin jazz.

Bronx Man Charged with 2017 Fatal Shooting of Mother of Four

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Aug. 20 that a Bronx man was charged with second-degree murder in 2017 following the fatal shooting of a Bronx mother of four while she was walking home.

Eric Adams Advisor Winnie Greco Handed a CITY Reporter Cash Stuffed in a Bag of Potato Chips

By GREG B. SMITH and YOAV GONEN, The CITY

A former top City Hall advisor and current campaign confidante to Mayor Eric Adams attempted to give money to a reporter from THE CITY following a campaign event in Harlem Wednesday.

Bronx Man Charged with Selling Stolen Cars on Facebook Marketplace

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Aug. 19 that a Bronx man from Morris Heights has been charged with second-degree criminal possession of stolen property and additional charges for forging car titles and selling stolen vehicles on Facebook Marketplace.

Fordham Heights: Bronx Mother & Son Charged in Torture & Murder of Son’s Ex-Girlfriend

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Tuesday, Aug. 19, that a Bronx man and his mother have been charged with first-degree murder and additional charges for torturing and killing a Rhode Island woman in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx.

Fordham Manor: NYPD Appeal for Help Locating 15-Year-Girl Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 15-year-old girl reported missing from the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx.

Ritchie Torres Endorses Kathy Hochul in her Gubernatorial Reelection Bid

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced his endorsement of Kathy Hochul for reelection as governor of New York on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

UPDATE Palestinian Advocate Seemingly Arrested at Memorial for NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

A Bronx Palestinian advocate appears to have been arrested after he heckled Democratic U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15), a staunch defender of Israel, while the congressman spoke at a memorial service in the Wakefield section of The Bronx on Friday, Aug. 1, for fallen NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam of the 47th Precinct, a Bangladeshi American Muslim.

Year-to-Date Rape Stats Climb in 46th, 50th & 52nd Precincts as of Aug 10

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Rape statistics have climbed in the 46th, 50th and 52nd Precincts as of Aug. 10 according to the latest major crime statistics from the NYPD.

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Local Bronxite Has Fond Memories of Jazz Legend Eddie Palmieri following his Death at 88

Bronx Man Charged with 2017 Fatal Shooting of Mother of Four

Eric Adams Advisor Winnie Greco Handed a CITY Reporter Cash Stuffed in a Bag of Potato Chips

Bronx Man Charged with Selling Stolen Cars on Facebook Marketplace

Fordham Heights: Bronx Mother & Son Charged in Torture & Murder of Son’s Ex-Girlfriend

Fordham Manor: NYPD Appeal for Help Locating 15-Year-Girl Reported Missing

Ritchie Torres Endorses Kathy Hochul in her Gubernatorial Reelection Bid

UPDATE Palestinian Advocate Seemingly Arrested at Memorial for NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam

Year-to-Date Rape Stats Climb in 46th, 50th & 52nd Precincts as of Aug 10