Crime

Álvarez Announces $3M Capital Funding for Keith Plaza & $50K for Kelly Tower’s Senior Center

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Assembly Member George Álvarez (A.D. 78) announced a $3 million capital funding award for Keith Plaza in Belmont on Oct. 22, and $50,000 for adjacent Kelly Towers for their senior center, marking what was described as a major investment to improve housing infrastructure and strengthen community resources for local residents. The announcement was made during a press conference and check presentation at Keith Plaza Deck, located at 2475 Southern Boulevard.

University Heights: Two Sought for Knifepoint Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the two people seen in the attached video who they said are wanted in connection with a knifepoint robbery that occurred in University Heights. 

Assemblyman Dinowitz Pleased City Council Moving Ahead with Gun Safety Law Similar to His State Law Passed Last Year

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81) has said he is pleased that the City Council is moving ahead with gun reform legislation that is similar to a law he sponsored at State level which passed last year. He said earlier this year, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law his bill which requires the posting of notices and handing out of those notices when an individual obtains a gun license.