Police-Involved Shooting in the Melrose section of the Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following an early morning police-involved shooting in the Bronx’s 40th precinct on Sunday, NYPD Chief of Department, Terence Monahan provided a written and video statement on the incident, prefacing his remarks by saying that the information provided was preliminary and subject to change, as the investigation is still ongoing. Monahan said that at approximately 12.35 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21, a sergeant and two police officers, who were all in uniform were patrolling in the area of East 153rd Street and Third Avenue in the Bronx. The three officers observed two men spray paint graffiti on 677 Elton

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the man seen in the attached photo and video who is wanted for questioning in connection to an incident of sexual abuse that occurred in the 52nd precinct. It was reported to police that on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at approximately 7.30 p.m., inside 2501 Grand Concourse (Marshalls department store) in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx, a 33-year-old female victim was standing in line to pay for items when she was approached from behind by the unidentified man who ejaculated on the outer garment of

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Alisterr Rivera, 24, of 2808 Jerome Avenue in the Bronx who was reported missing in Kingsbridge, in the 52nd precinct. A photograph of Rivera is attached. It was reported to police that she was last seen on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, inside her home at approximately 9.17 p.m. Rivera is described as a female, Black Hispanic, is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs 130 pounds, and was last seen wearing a yellow coat and dark pants. Anyone with information with regard to this incident is asked to call

By SÍLE MOLONEY

On Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 at around 8.58 p.m, police responded to a 911 call regarding a pedestrian who had been hit by a moving vehicle at the intersection of Broadway and West 231st Street, in the 50th precinct. Upon arrival at the location, police discovered a 73-year-old woman lying on the pavement, with trauma to the head. EMS responded and transported the victim to Bellevue Hospital Center where she was pronounced deceased on Friday, Feb. 19. A preliminary investigation determined that a vehicle that had been traveling south hit the woman, who had been pushing a

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Freelance filmmaker, business owner, and father, Kevin Pazmino describes himself as someone who has worked hard, evolved, and taken some chances to get to where he’s at right now, in life. He acknowledges having availed of government programs which have facilitated his career progression, yet he is opposed to big government. A supporter of former President Donald Trump, he is the latest candidate to join the District 11 City Council race to fill the seat vacated on Dec. 31 by former City Councilman, Andrew Cohen, and his platform is based around community-based solutions, and community integration. “The thing

By DAVID GREENE

A three-alarm fire in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx has injured one firefighter and destroyed two businesses according to the FDNY. Meanwhile, one of the business owners told the Norwood News that four families living in four, separate apartments, above the damaged businesses, have been displaced. According to the FDNY, the fire was reported at 8.34 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, inside the basement of the Katonah Family Deli and Grocery, located at 4293 Katonah Avenue. A fire department official said the fire extended to the first floor of the apartment building, and that 138 firefighters from

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Elisa Crespo, education liaison at the Bronx borough president’s office and candidate for City Council in the 15th District race, for which a special election has been called on March 23, has been endorsed by Samelys López, Bronx community organizer and former Congressional candidate. López, who was profiled last year by the Norwood News, won around 14 percent of the final vote in a crowded 15th congressional district primary race in June 2020 which was ultimately won by then Councilman, and now Congressman, Ritchie Torres, who went on to win the general election in November. López announced her endorsement of

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bitta Mostofi, commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, issued a statement, on Feb. 18, in response to U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (D-CA) unveiling the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021. The bill would create a pathway to citizenship for approximately 11 million undocumented immigrants, most of whom have been long-standing, essential members of various U.S. communities. The bill also places a strong emphasis on the integration of immigrants by increasing access to citizenship, strengthening labor protections, addressing naturalization and other backlogs, expanding access to legal counsel, providing grants for legal services, expanding caps

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY13), the nation’s first Dominican American elected to Congress, announced on Feb. 18, his endorsement of Oswald Feliz in the upcoming City Council special election for the 15th District in the Bronx. Feliz, a tenant lawyer and Hostos Community College adjunct professor, previously profiled by the Norwood News, served as a campaign aide to Espaillat in the past. Feliz has also received the endorsement of Bronx Assemblyman Victor Pichardo and the Northwest Bronx Democrats. Espaillat described Feliz as someone who has spent his life in the Bronx, and deeply understands the challenges local families face. “He understands the