North Bronx: Search for Suspect in Forcible Touching Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the individual seen in the attached video who is sought for questioning in connection to a forcible touching incident which occurred at a residential building on Valentine Avenue, located in the 52nd precinct. The exact address is not being shared in order to protect the identity of the victim. The 52nd precinct covers the neighborhoods of Bedford Park, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Norwood, Bronx Park and University Heights. On Dec. 26, 2021 at approximately 5 p.m., an unidentified male approached a 24-year-old woman and grabbed her breasts, crotch and buttocks. He then

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Office of Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah issued a statement on Monday, Jan. 10, following news that Robert Durst, who on Nov. 1, 2021, had been indicted for the 1982 murder of his first wife, Kathleen Durst, in South Salem, Westchester County, had died. “Today, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office was notified by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) that Robert Durst died,” the statement read. “Shortly after she took office, as part of the newly formed Cold Case Bureau, District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah and the New York State Police reopened the investigation

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public s help identifying the individual seen in the attached video and photo who is sought for questioning in connection to a robbery that occurred on the 4 subway line, in the 52nd precinct / Transit District 11. On Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at approximately 2.20 p.m., inside the 183rd Street subway station, located on the border of Fordham Heights and University Heights, a 22-year-old male victim was riding aboard a southbound 4 train when an unknown male individual forcibly removed the victim’s cellphone from his hands as the train door opened.

By DAVID GREENE

Dozens of still grieving local, Bronx family members and survivors of crime and street violence gathered in early December in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, together with members of the Crime Victims Assistance Bureau (CVAU) and with Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, for the annual “Tree of Angels,” tree-lighting remembrance ceremony, held in memory and in tribute to the families’ loved ones who were the tragic victims of street violence. Canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the somber and poignant tree-lighting and tree-decorating event was held on Saturday, Dec. 4, and began in Bronx Community Board 12’s

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the three individuals seen in the attached photo who are sought in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in Fordham Manor, in the 52nd precinct. On Nov. 2, 2021 at approximately 5.30 a.m., they entered a 69-year-old male victim’s livery cab in front of 2686 Bailey Avenue and displayed a firearm. They took $200 in cash and two cellular phones from the victim before fleeing the location. Anyone with information in regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the five individuals seen in this video who they say are sought in connection with a robbery that occurred inside 2357 Jerome Avenue in University Heights on Jan. 3, 2022. Video courtesy of the NYPD The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the five individuals seen in the attached video and photographs who are sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in University Heights. The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the five

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

The wow effect was high at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 17. More than 2,000 complimentary invites, courtesy of Montefiore Health System, went out for that night’s performance of The Nutcracker, presented by the Westchester Ballet Company (WBC). As a gesture of appreciation for their outstanding efforts on the front line for almost two years, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, most of the audience comprised healthcare workers from Montefiore Health System’s New York metro locations. In a press release announcing the event, WBC described the invited audience members as “tirelessly caring for the community

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the individual seen in the attached photographs and video who is sought in connection with an assault that occurred in Baychester, in the 47th precinct. It was reported to police that on Saturday, Dec. 4, at around noon, a 92-year-old male victim was walking in front of 2708 Gunther Avenue in Baychester, when the unidentified male approached the victim and punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground and causing pain and swelling to his nose. The assailant fled on foot towards 140 Bellamy Loop in the Co-Op City section

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Parks & Recreation (Parks) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development, operation, and maintenance of a brand new sports/recreation and food service facility at Ferry Point Park in the Bronx. Parks is looking for creative and comprehensive proposals to bring year-round activities such as soccer, American football, or other sports and recreational interests to this popular 413-acre park. Additionally, the concessionaire will also be required to develop, operate and maintain a food service facility at a high standard of quality. With a dramatic view of the East River and Westchester Creek, Ferry

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