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UPDATE Bedford Park: 32-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in MTA Bus-Motorcycle Accident Near Tracey Towers

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A 32-year-old male motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle collision involving an MTA bus close to Tracey Towers in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx, police say. Separately, at least two videos posted to social media have made reference to a police chase seemingly insinuating that the chase resulted in a crash. Currently, Norwood News is unable to confirm if there is any link between the two incidents, given the timing of each.

BLM Calls on BX Electeds to Request 15 Years for Convicted Former NYPD Sgt. in 2023 Killing of Eric Duprey

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Ahead of the sentencing of now former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, 38, on the charge of the [involuntary] manslaughter of Eric Duprey, 30, amid a drug sting operation in Fordham Manor in August 2023, Black Lives Matter of Greater New York held a press conference on Tuesday, April 7, outside Bronx Borough Hall in the Concourse section of The Bronx, and called on various Bronx elected officials to voice their opinion on the case.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the “No Kings” Movement

By DAVID GREENE
This week, we asked readers their opinions on the growing “No Kings” movement after three Bronx rallies were held in the borough on Saturday, March 28, including one at East 161st Street in front of Bronx Borough Hall, one in the northwest Bronx and one in the East Bronx.