University Heights: Search for Five following Armed Robbery of Barber Shop

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

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD released body-worn camera footage on Thursday, Dec. 30, in relation to an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Oct. 2, at University Heights Bridge and which involved both the 34th and the 52nd precinct commands. Norwood News asked the NYPD for more information about the incident and were advised that all details are in the attached video. According to the NYPD, the video includes available evidence leading up to the incident, as well as during the incident. NYPD officials said the agency released the video for clear viewing of the totality of the incident. All NYPD

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There are those who say the response by outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio to the Black Lives Matter protests of June 2020 defined his time in office. In attempting to meet the moment, while he refused then President Donald Trump’s proposal to send in the National Guard to quash the protests, he was criticized by some for not reigning in the NYPD when, in some instances, officers responded to the protests with violence. On the other hand, he was also criticized by others within the agency who believed he did not always have their backs. On Thursday, Dec. 30,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual seen in the attached photograph and video who is sought in connection with a robbery pattern identified in the 47th precinct area. The first incident occurred on Saturday, Nov. 20, at approximately 8.04 p.m., at a commercial establishment located at 3631 Holland Avenue in the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx. The unidentified individual entered the location and displayed a firearm at the cashier and demanded money. He successfully removed approximately $120 in cash and around $13 worth of merchandise. He then fled northbound on

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual seen in the attached video and photo who is sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in the 46th precinct. On Monday, Dec. 27, at approximately 11.45 a.m., the individual approached a 43-year-old United States Postal Service (USPS) worker, in the vicinity of 2051 Grand Concourse in Fordham Heights, while he was delivering mail. The individual threatened to shoot the victim and removed a quantity of mail. No injuries reported. The video and photo are attached. Anyone with information regarding this incident is

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD announced on Wednesday, Dec. 29, that they have made additional arrests in the context of the murder investigation of Edward Campbell, 40, of Tiebout Avenue in Fordham Heights, who was shot in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx on Sunday, June 6. Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, three additional individuals were arrested and charged in connection with the killing. On June 14, Brian Gibbs, 23, of New Rochelle, NY was arrested and charged with murder, manslaughter, robbery, burglary and criminal possession of a weapon. On June 29, Jonathan Gomez, 18, of Yonkers, NY was arrested and charged with