Fordham Heights: Man Sought in Reckless Shooting Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual seen in the attached video and photograph who is wanted for questioning in connection to a reckless endangerment incident that occurred in Fordham Heights, in the 46th precinct. It was reported to police that on Tuesday, May 18, at approximately 1.48 a.m., at 2055 Anthony Avenue, the suspect fired one shot into the vestibule of the building. He then fled the scene on a scooter westbound on Burnside Avenue. There were no injuries reported as a result of the incident. The individual is described as male,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the men seen in the attached surveillance video and photos who are wanted for questioning regarding a robbery and stabbing that occurred in Bedford Park. It was reported to police that on Sunday, June 13, at around 3 p.m., inside a store located at 2701 Decatur Avenue, located in the 52nd precinct, a 17-year-old male store customer was approached by two unidentified men who punched and kicked him about the body, threw baking flour and butter on him, and forcibly removed the sneakers he was wearing. One of

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the unidentified man seen in the attached video who is sought for questioning in connection with a robbery in Fordham Manor. On Friday, June 4, at 7.10 a.m., in front of a residential location in the vicinity of Landing Road and the Major Deegan Expressway, located in the 52nd precinct, the suspect approached the victim, a 43-year-old man, displayed a firearm and demanded property. The victim complied and surrendered his ring and wristwatch, valued at $600, to the suspect who fled on foot. No shots were fired, and the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 20-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man have been arrested on murder charges in connection with a homicide that occurred in Fordham Heights on Sunday, June 6. On June 14, police confirmed that Fatimah Adegoke, 20, of Yonkers was arrested on charges of murder, manslaughter, robbery and criminal possession of a weapon. On June 9, Marlon Gardner, 23, of New Rochelle, had been arrested on charges of murder, manslaughter, robbery, burglary and criminal possession of a loaded firearm. On Sunday, June 6, at around 2.14 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had

By DAVID GREENE

An affordable housing lottery has launched for units in Betances Senior Residence, a Passive House senior housing building at 445 East 142nd Street in Mott Haven, as reported by YIMBY. The 12,000 square-foot development is designed by CookFox Architects and is developed by Breaking Ground. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 78 units for residents at 50 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $0 to $53,700. Amenities include fitness room, computer room, library, a shared laundry room, community room, security guard, and landscaped courtyard outdoor terrace. At 50 percent of the

By DAVID GREENE

Police have arrested a man for a suspected fatal shooting that was the second such killing in Pelham Bay in less than three months. On Monday, June 14, police announced the arrest of Luis Rivera, 18, of 2004 Ellis Avenue in Parkchester, who was charged with murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon. According to police officials, Rivera was charged in the fatal shooting of Nelson Caban, 24, of East 102nd Street, Manhattan. Caban was discovered inside his Honda Accord at 10:23 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, on the southbound Bruckner Expressway between Exits 7-B and 8,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

MTA Bridges and Tunnels announced that on Wednesday, June 9, bridge and tunnel officers successfully apprehended three motorists for allegedly using fraudulent license plates, in an attempt to evade paying the toll on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. The arrests were made in a 30-minute span, and began at approximately 9:30 a.m. Personnel utilized intelligence provided by Bridges and Tunnels staff and electronic license plate readers for the purpose of stopping persistent toll violators. According to the officers, the first motorist was found to have a fraudulent temporary New Jersey license plate. Ten minutes later, at approximately 9:40

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person seen in the attached video who is wanted for questioning in connection to a reckless endangerment incident that occurred in the 52nd precinct. On Saturday, June 12, at approximately 2.35 a.m., the person approached an 18-year-old male victim and a 17-year-old male victim as they sat in a parked vehicle in front of 2835 Grand Concourse, in Bedford Park. After the vehicle left the location, the suspect displayed a firearm and discharged it multiple times in the vehicle’s direction. The victims were not injured. Video is attached.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A landmark bill (A2375B) which creates new standards for those working in a profession that often holds significant influence in the outcomes of custody and visitation hearings has been passed in New York State Assembly, as confirmed by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81) on Friday, June 11. The legislation adds new requirements for child custody forensic evaluators. Under the bill, such evaluators must be New York State-licensed psychologists, social workers, or psychiatrists who have undergone biennial domestic violence-related training. The legislation also tasks the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to work with the New York State Coalition