New York Institute for Special Education Students Race Once Again for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

By SÍLE MOLONEY

More than 100 preschoolers, aged 3 to 5, who are participants in the “Readiness Program” at the New York Institute for Special Education (NYISE) raced their tricycles once again throughout the school halls for the school’s annual “Trike-a-Thon” fundraiser benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The annual event took place this year at the school, located at Frampton Hall, 985 Astor Avenue in the Allerton section of The Bronx, on Wednesday, May 10. From 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., the preschoolers, organized in different teams, put their feet to the gas, so to speak, raising money for a worthy

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Wednesday, May 10, that a Bronx judge vacated the attempted murder conviction of a Bronx man who served 26 years in prison, after investigations by her office’s Conviction Integrity Bureau, and by The Innocence Project, found that the man had been wrongfully convicted due to ineffective defense counsel. The case related to a shooting that occurred on the border of Fordham Heights and University Heights in 1996. In the context of the announcement, Clark said, “Norberto Peets has served 26 years in prison, after being found guilty in a trial where his

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Described by one speaker as a room filled with love, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined Bronx Tourism Council, the Bronx Economic Development Corporation, Montefiore Hospital, Essen Health Care, and other community partners to kick-off Bronx Week 2023 at the new Bronx Children’s Museum in the South Bronx on Monday, May 8. The highlight of the event was the announcement of the 2023 Bronx Walk of Fame inductees. “Bronx Week is our marquee event of the year meant to celebrate everything that makes the Bronx a beautiful place to live, work and raise a family,” said Gibson. “Following

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 44-year-old woman from University Heights who was reported missing on Tuesday, May 9, and who has not been seen for 6 days. Police said that Aleeza Crawford, 44, of 2333 Andrews Avenue was last seen on Wednesday, May 3, at around 6.30 a.m., leaving her home. She is described as being 5 feet tall, weighs 210 pounds, has short black hair, and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding this missing person is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for

By SÍLE MOLONEY

National Fentanyl Awareness Day, marked on Tuesday, May 9, underscores the deadly public health crisis afflicting the nation, New York City and The Bronx. According to law enforcement, local prosecutors and health officials, fentanyl and other synthetic drugs, such as xylazine, are widely distributed in mixtures and quantities that significantly raise the risk of overdose deaths. In New York City, Bronx County has the highest rate of overdose deaths, and is also a main distribution hub for illegal drugs, according to law enforcement officials. On Tuesday, Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and New York City’s Special Narcotics Prosecutor

By SÍLE MOLONEY

May marks National Bike Safety Month and New Yorkers of all ages are being reminded of the importance of wearing a helmet when riding a bike and are being urged by New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) officials to wear helmets to reduce the risk of severe head injury and save lives. Secretary Robert J. Rodriguez of DCP said, “As New Yorkers across the state begin to take advantage of the warmer weather by biking in one of our state’s many beautiful bike trails, parks or streets, I urge all riders to put on their

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 4-story residential building at 767 East 232nd Street in the Wakefield section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between White Plains Road and Barnes Avenue, the lot is closest to the 233rd Street subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. Kol Zefi of East 232 Builders LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications, according to YIMBY. The proposed 52-foot-tall development will yield 5,854 square feet designated for residential space. The building will yield ten residential units, most

By DAVID GREENE

MOTORIZED BIKE AND ATV riders take over Grand Concourse at Van Cortlandt Avenue in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx on Sunday, March 26, 2023, later crossing Mosholu Parkway and into Norwood. Video by David Greene via YouTube Nearly a year after the NYPD rolled out a new initiative to help crack down on illegal All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) dirt bikes, and scooters, the NYPD’s Community Response Team is back with over 300 officers from around the city, and are now working together to track riders caught using them. During a press conference covering several different crime-related topics on

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing on Sunday, May 7, who lives in Castle Hill. Police said Jayden Mendoza, 15, of 2225 Lacombe Avenue in Castle Hill was last seen on Saturday, May 6, at around 11.52 p.m., leaving his home. He is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds, has a medium complexion, brown eyes, and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black sweater, black sneakers, and black pants. Anyone with information regarding this missing person is asked to call the NYPD’s

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