Westchester Square: Four Teens Aged 13 to 15 Injured but Stable after Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said four young teenagers ranging in age from 13 to 15 were shot close to a school in the Westchester Square section of The Bronx on Friday afternoon.

South Bronx: Heartbroken Mom of 37-Year-Old Woman Missing for 3rd Time Calls for More Support for Parents

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 37-year-old woman who is reported missing from the South Bronx and whose mother says is missing for the third time. Her mother added that her daughter is also in need of support services from a health perspective and the last time she was found, she was wandering the streets alone.

Kingsbridge Heights: Man Sought for Lewd Conduct aboard B Train

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photo who they say is wanted in connection to a public lewdness incident that occurred in the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx.

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.

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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Westchester Square: Four Teens Aged 13 to 15 Injured but Stable after Shooting

South Bronx: Heartbroken Mom of 37-Year-Old Woman Missing for 3rd Time Calls for More Support for Parents

Kingsbridge Heights: Man Sought for Lewd Conduct aboard B Train

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

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