Kingsbridge Heights: Police Appeal in Relation to Grand Larceny Incident

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the male individual shown in the attached photo and video who is wanted for questioning in connection to a grand larceny incident that occurred within the confines of the 52nd precinct. On Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2020 at approximately 11:00 p.m., inside of 80 West Kingsbridge Road (cell phone store), an unidentified man entered the location and removed three Apple watches from a display stand. The male fled the location eastbound towards Aqueduct Avenue. Anyone with information with regard to the identity of the male is asked

By Síle Moloney

The offices of City Councilman Andrew Cohen, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, and Congressman Eliot Engel released a statement on Monday, Jun. 22 at around 5:00 p.m. to address recent media reports, including one from Norwood News, about nooses found hanging from trees in Van Cortlandt Park on the eve of Juneteenth. They called for a full investigation into the incident. The statement was issued on Monday afternoon following an earlier 1:00 p.m. press conference in Van Cortlandt Park where New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (SD-34) and first-time congressional challenger in the 16th congressional district race, Jamaal Bowman, were joined

By Síle Moloney

On Monday, Jun. 22, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz issued a press release on voting procedures in relation to Tuesday’s primary and special elections further to the receipt of several reports from voters that they had not received their absentee ballots, despite having applied for them weeks ago. Dinowitz said that following the various alerts he received from constituents, he got in frequent contact with the Board of Elections, and the Board said that ballots had indeed been mailed to eligible voters. Dinowitz said he had also been in contact with the United States Postal Service and representatives from the organization

By Síle Moloney

The City entered Phase Two of the State’s Reopening Plan on Monday, June 22, 2020. During this phase, the following industries were allowed to resume: Commercial Building Management Hair Salons & Barbershops Outdoor and Take-Out/Delivery Food Services Offices Real Estate Services In-Store Retail Vehicle Sales Retail Rental, Repair & Cleaning Businesses which fall under these industry sectors must affirm to have read and understood the State-issued guidelines relating to reopening. Businesses that are unclear about reopening during Phase Two can use this tool to check. The guidelines and requirements may change, so businesses are asked to check the

By Síle Moloney

Police said that on Thursday night, Jun. 18, 2020, the Commanding Officer of the 50th precinct responded to a report from the grove part of Van Cortland Park further to the discovery of what was believed to have been one or more nooses hanging from trees in the park, prompting fears of a hate crime. The NYPD said that upon arrival, the Commanding Officer observed a nylon string that is often used to hang piñatas hanging from a tree branch. Upon further investigation, it was determined that there had been a party at the location earlier and the incident was

By Síle Moloney

On Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 5:45 p.m., Jeremy Rivera, 38, an off-duty FDNY firefighter was arrested and charged with assault within the confines of the 43rd precinct. No further information about the arrest location is known. The 43rd precinct covers four primary commercial strips – Westchester Avenue, Castle Hill Avenue, White Plains Road and Parkchester.

Bedford Park: Police Appeal to Identify Robbery Suspect

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is asking the public’s assistance identifying the individual shown in the attached surveillance video who is wanted for questioning in connection to a robbery that occurred within the confines of the 52nd precinct. On Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 7:40 a.m., in front of 246 East 199th Street, an 80-year-old male victim was walking when an unidentified individual approached him from behind and attempted to forcibly remove his backpack. The victim resisted and fell to the ground. The male dragged the victim until he released the backpack and fled eastbound on 199th Street

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals depicted in the attached video and photographs in connection to a burglary which took place within the confines of the 52nd Precinct. It was reported to police that on Tuesday Jun. 2, 2020, at approximately 1:30 a.m., at 3137 Grand Concourse (Friendly Pharmacy), individuals gained entry to the location by forcing open a rear window. Once inside, the individuals removed approximately $5,000 worth of prescription medication. They later fled the scene in an unknown direction. The individuals are described as males with

By Síle Moloney

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at approximately 10:41 p.m., police responded to a 911 call of a male stabbed inside of 20 Richman Plaza in apartment #22F within the confines of the 46th precinct. Upon arrival, officers observed a 38-year-old male with multiple stab wounds about the body. EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to BronxCare Health System, where he was pronounced deceased. A 28-year-old male was taken into custody from the scene and the investigation remains ongoing. Pursuant to the ongoing investigation, the deceased, whose family has been notified, has been identified as Shadeed