Bedford Park: Man Sought in Connection with Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the person seen in the attached photo who is sought for questioning in connection with a shooting that occurred in Bedford Park, located in the 52nd precinct. It was reported to police that on Tuesday Nov. 9, at approximately 10.27 p.m., in front of 2804 Bainbridge Avenue in Bedford Park, the person discharged several rounds from a firearm into the air, and then fled on foot westbound on East 198th Street. There were no injuries or no property damage was reported as a result of

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Monday, Nov. 15, that she is leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general from around the nation in urging the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) to strengthen public health and environmental protections against “forever chemicals.” These chemicals, a class of highly toxic, chemical compounds known as poly and per-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are widespread, persistent contaminants in the environment, including in drinking water in New York, and in many other states. In a letter addressed to EPW leadership, the coalition argues that the serious dangers posed by PFAS, combined

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Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Monday, Nov. 15, that a Bronx woman was indicted on charges of grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and additional charges for taking thousands of dollars in deposits for rent-stabilized apartments she did not deliver. Clark said, “The defendant allegedly took deposits from people seeking housing, and never delivered a key and finalized lease. Our investigation found she allegedly threatened several prospective tenants by saying she would call immigration authorities to have them deported.” She added, “It is believed she preyed on dozens of other people, and we are asking

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police have classified the death of a 29-year-old woman in a Fordham Heights apartment on Nov. 13 as a homicide. As reported, on Saturday, Nov. 13, at approximately 5.49 p.m., police responded to a call for a wellness check inside an apartment at 2390 Creston Avenue, in Fordham Heights, located in the 46th precinct. Upon arrival, officers observed a woman and a man, unconscious and unresponsive inside the location. EMS responded and pronounced both victims deceased at the scene. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of

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The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating the woman seen in the attached photo who is sought for trespassing in the Bronx Zoo, located in the 52nd precinct. On Thursday, Nov. 11, at approximately 3.40 p.m., the woman entered the fenced lion exhibit inside the Zoo, located at 2300 Southern Boulevard. She then exited the exhibit and fled to parts unknown. She is identified as Mayh Autry, 32. Photos are attached. It’s not the first time that Autry has trespassed in the Zoo. Gothamist reported that she carried out a similar stunt in 2019. In a

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying two individuals seen in the attached photos who are sought for questioning in connection to a shooting that occurred in Mount Hope, located in the 46th precinct. On Sunday, Nov. 7, at approximately 9.42 p.m., the individuals displayed a firearm in front of an unknown male victim in the vicinity of 2000 Anthony Avenue. They then discharged the firearm at least three times at the victim before fleeing the location. No injuries were reported. One of the individuals is described as a male who was wearing a Yankee baseball cap.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Price gouging is illegal. In the early days of the pandemic, some Bronxites had complained of the cost of thermometers, hand sanitizer and other hygiene products, but in recent months, with more and more reports of supply chain and delivery issues, price gouging appears to have become more widespread. On Wednesday, The New York Post reported that inflation was spiking as prices surged 6.2 percent, the most in over 30 years. It was reported that the Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index, which measures a basket of goods and services as well as energy and food costs, jumped 6.2 percent

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the three individuals seen in the attached video and photo who are sought in connection with a shooting that occurred in Edenwald, located in the 47th precinct. It was reported to police that on Tuesday Oct. 4, at approximately 1.45 a.m., inside 1851 Schiefelin Place, the three individuals entered the location, and one discharged one round from a firearm into an apartment door. There were no injuries reported as a result of the shooting, only property damage to the apartment door. The three later

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The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the two individuals seen in the attached photographs who are sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in Kingsbridge Heights, in the 52nd precinct. It was reported to police that on Thursday, Oct. 21, at approximately 11.30 p.m., a 48-year-old male victim working as a Lyft livery driver picked up the two individuals at 2678 Kingsbridge Terrace. While driving southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway, one of two displayed a firearm and pointed it at the victim. He removed $1,600 cash from the driver, and