University Heights: Police Appeal for Help in Connection with Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in ascertaining the whereabouts of the individuals seen in the attached photos who are wanted for questioning in connection to a robbery that occurred in the 46th precinct. It was reported to police that on Tuesday, April 13, at approximately 1.10 p.m., a 20-year-old male victim and a 22-year-old male victim engaged in a verbal dispute with two men who were unknown to them in front of 44 West 183rd Street in the University Heights section of the Bronx. As the dispute turned physical, the first

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Juan Guzman, 46, of 2051 Ryder Avenue in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx, who was reported missing on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Guzman was last seen Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 2.55 a.m., leaving his home. He is described as being approximately 6 feet, 1 inch tall, weighs 170 pounds, has a thin build with brown eyes and black hair. His clothing description at the time of his disappearance is unknown. Anyone with information in regard to this missing person is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime

By PS/MS 95 Staff

Members of the PS/MS 95, The Sheila Mencher Van Cortlandt School community in Van Cortlandt Village, held a socially distanced, outdoor remembrance event on April 21 in tribute to our colleague, Omara Flores, beloved, long-time assistant principal at the school who died tragically and unexpectedly on April 6, 2020 of COVID-19. She left behind a husband and two adult children, both graduates of PS/MS 95. The event which was attended by about 35 people was filled with sweet remembrances of an esteemed and admired colleague, with the participants immersed in a collective sea of sorrow. Under the leadership of

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A Bronx man has been arrested in connection with the attacks on four synagogues in the Bronx carried out over the course of the last two weeks, as reported previously by Norwood News. Jordan J. Burnette, 29, of Hudson Parkway in The Bronx was charged on Saturday, May 1, in the 50th precinct, with burglary (hate crime), burglary, criminal mischief (hate crime), aggravated harassment (hate crime), criminal trespass (hate crime), petit larceny, criminal possession of a stolen weapon, criminal mischief, trespass, and driving in the wrong direction on a one-way street. The incidents, which were being investigated by

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Rite Aid announced on Friday, April 30, it is now administering the COVID-19 vaccine at all locations, spanning more than 2,500 stores in 17 states. “Following the latest guidance from the Biden Administration, all those aged 16 years or older are now eligible for vaccination, and Rite Aid encourages everyone to schedule an appointment as soon as possible,” the statement read. While scheduling appointments in advance is recommended to reduce wait time and guarantee availability of the vaccine, Rite Aid is now also accommodating walk-in vaccines on a limited basis in every store. “Enabling walk-in appointments supports customers who

By SÍLE MOLONEY

State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi formally rescinded her support of mayoral candidate, City Comptroller Scott Stringer, on Friday evening, April 30. It followed her earlier public statements released on social media on Thursday, where she stopped short of formally withdrawing her backing of the candidate, who has been accused of alleged sexual misconduct by a former staffer. Stringer denies the allegations. Along with U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman, who represents the 16th congressional district covering parts of the Bronx and Westchester, State Sen. Gustavo Rivera who represents parts of the Bronx, Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou who represents parts of Manhattan and

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department confirmed on Tuesday, May 4, that Keira Robles, 12, of Apt #4E, 271 East 197th St. in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx, who was reported missing in the 52nd precinct on Saturday, May 1, has returned home. It was reported to the police that Keira was last seen Friday, April 30, 2021 at 7.40 a.m. inside her home. She is described as being approximately 5 feet, 1 inch tall, weighs 110 pounds, Hispanic, has a thin build, light complexion, and has brown eyes and black hair. Her clothing description at the

Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner (D-Bronx, 77th A.D.) is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine and food giveaway in the Highbridge section of the Bronx on Saturday, May 1. The event is free and open to the public, with a special emphasis on families living in Highbridge. It will start at 9 a.m. and will take place all day. “This event brings the COVID-19 vaccine to the families in Highbridge as we fight back against this dread[ed] virus,” Joyner said. “I want to specially thank Insta-cart for providing the food for our free giveaway, and Morris Heights Health Center for administering these vaccines

City Councilwoman for District 16 and candidate for Bronx borough president, Vanessa Gibson was endorsed by a number of faith leaders during a press conference on Wednesday, April 28, at Bronx Borough Hall. The group included Rev. Torrence Robinson of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Zoleka Adams, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Elder Shelia Moses, Cathedral United Baptist Church, Rev. Edwrin Sutton, Caldwell AME Zion Church, Rev. Frederick Crawford, Union Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Jay Gooding, Miracle Revival Temple, Fellowship Tabernacle & president of the 49th Precinct Council, Min. Larae Shabaka, Bethesda Baptist Church, Rev. Torrence Robinson, Gethsemane Baptist,