Crime

UPDATE Kingsbridge Armory ULURP Process & Public Hearings Advance Amid Lawsuit

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The required Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) and related public hearings on the latest Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment plan, “Together for Kingsbridge” by chosen bidder, 8th Regiment Partners, are advancing as announced by NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) on May 19, despite a pending lawsuit against the City, the winning bidder, 8th Regiment Partners and the EDC.

Norwood: Brave Older Woman Adult Fights Back in Attempted Robbery inside Car

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A courageous female older adult started her day alert enough to successfully fight off a prospective thief in the Norwood section of the Bronx, police said. The NYPD is now asking for the public’s help identifying the person seem in the attached photo and video who they say is wanted in connection to the attempted robbery.

Unity Democrats Announce Endorsements in Upcoming Democratic Primary

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Unity Democratic Club announced their official endorsements for multiple political races in the upcoming 2025 primary elections in late February. These included City Council Member Justin Brannan (C.D. 43) who represents parts of Brooklyn for the role of NYC comptroller, a role currently held by Brad Lander, City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. (C.D. 17) for Bronx borough president, a role currently held by Vanessa L. Gibson, Danielle Herbert Guggenheim, a Unity Democrat member and former vice-president, for City Council District 11, a role currently held by Eric Dinowitz, and finally incumbent City Council Member Pierina Sanchez for District 14.