Crime

New NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Community Affairs Appointed as Feb. Crime Rates Double

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell on Wednesday, March 2, announced she had appointed Mark T. Stewart to the position of deputy commissioner of community affairs at what was described as a moment of critical importance in the department’s ongoing mission to protect all New Yorkers and ensure a safe, just and prosperous city.   “I welcome Mr. Stewart, I thank him for his public service, and I look forward to working with him as we fulfill our vision to reflect the values and concerns of all the city’s citizens,” said Sewell in the context of the announcement. “I am confident that


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AG James Warns New Yorkers to be Cautious in Charitable Giving Amid Ukrainian Crisis

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  New York Attorney General Letitia James warned New Yorkers on Thursday, March 3, to be wary of sham charities attempting to take advantage of the Ukrainian humanitarian crisis and to ensure they are donating to credible organizations. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) also provided tips to those seeking ways to support the Ukrainian people amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia military forces which began on Feb. 24.   “At a time of great chaos, confusion, and destruction, it is imperative that New Yorkers be on alert for potential risks to when donating to charitable causes,”


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UPDATE Norwood: 32-Year-Old Woman Stabbed inside Residential Building, Suspect Flees

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police confirm a woman was stabbed, early on Wednesday morning, in the Norwood section of The Bronx.   The incident was reported at around 2.45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, inside 3349 Webster Avenue, by users of the Citizens App who said police had arrived at the scene. The assault was later officially confirmed by police who said officers responded to a call regarding the incident at the location at around 2.30 a.m. that morning   An NYPD spokesperson said a 32-year-old woman suffered a laceration to the stomach and right arm in the context of a dispute with a


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UPDATE Bronx Man Charged as Major Drug Trafficker following Seizure of 110 Pounds of Cocaine in Virginia

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York at Manhattan Supreme Court has charged Bronxite, Jose Delacruz, 57, with operating as a major drug trafficker, following the seizure of approximately 110 pounds (50 kilos) of cocaine from a tractor-trailer truck, stopped in Virginia last year. The large load of cocaine was headed towards New York City and carried a street value of at least $1.25 million.   Delacruz was hit with charges of operating as a major trafficker, conspiracy in the second degree, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first and third


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UPDATE Wakefield: 37-Year-Old Man Arrested After Harassing Female Passenger with Human Feces

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  A 37-year-old man has been arrested following an assault on a woman at East 241st Street subway station in Wakefield, police said.   It was reported to police that on Monday, Feb. 21, at approximately 5.15 p.m., on the southbound platform of the East 241st Street subway station, an unidentified man approached a 43-year-old woman who was sitting on a platform bench, and struck her in the face and in the back of the head with human feces.     He then fled the location in an unknown direction. Photos and a video of the incident are attached.  


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28-Year-Old Man Arrested following Burglary at 52nd Precinct

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A 28-year-old man has been arrested following a burglary and criminal trespassing incident at the 52nd precinct station house in Norwood on Wednesday, Feb. 23.   The NYPD said police were alerted to the man entering a partially-open side window of the precinct building, located at 3016 Webster Avenue at approximately 10.29 p.m. Police officials said officers located inside the precinct observed the man as he gained entry and attempted to walk around the station house. He was subsequently apprehended.   No injuries were incurred as a result of the incident. The man has been identified as Carlos Luciano, 28,


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New Protections for Domestic Workers Under NYC Human Rights Law Take Effect March 12

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The New York City Commission on Human Rights announced that, effective March 12, New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) employment protections will apply to all domestic workers, including nannies, home care workers, housecleaners, and any other worker who is employed in a home providing childcare, eldercare, companionship, or housekeeping services in New York City. Most full-time and part-time workers are covered.   The commission provided a list of frequently asked questions for workers and their employers, covering different areas of employment and how the new protections affect them.   Hiring and References 1. Can an employer run a


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ConEd Responds to Reports of Higher-than-Average Bills This Month

By JULIAN NAZAR, SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE
  The following is an extended version of the story that recently appeared in our latest print edition. Was your ConEd bill higher than average this month? Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) has asked residents to check. The lawmaker wrote, in a recent social media post, that Con Edison reported that bill increases are due to high demand for natural gas in winter, plus price fluctuations in the energy market. Meanwhile, she said local elected officials have asked the company to review its billing practices and improve its purchasing practices of natural gas. Norwood News recently interviewed a number of local


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Norwood: Search for Man following Bottle Assault on Security Worker

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photograph who is sought in connection to an assault that occurred in Norwood.   It was reported to police that on Saturday, Feb. 19, at approximately 2 a.m., in front of Mar & Tierra, a restaurant and bar located at 3236 Bainbridge Avenue, a 30-year-old male victim, working as security for the business, was approached by another man who was exiting the location.   The man struck the victim with a glass bottle, causing a laceration to his right eye and face. The victim suffered


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