Criminal Justice

Man Stabbed to Death on Mother’s Day at Fordham Plaza

By DAVID GREENE
One man is dead, and a second man is in police custody after a dispute led to a fatal stabbing on Mother’s Day at a bus stop at Fordham Plaza. According to the NYPD, police officers from the 48th Precinct were called for a report of a “male stabbed” at a bus stop at East Fordham Road and Webster Avenue in Fordham Manor at 5.52 p.m. on Sunday, May 11.

Bronx Victims of Car & Tire Theft Fed Up

By DAVID GREENE
Vehicle owners from across the borough have been expressing their frustration over criminals stealing both their vehicles and their auto parts, as well as what some see as the NYPD’s inaction on the issue. As of May 11, year-to-date Bronx auto theft statistics were up 8.1% (to 1,531), and for the 28-day period ending May 11, they were up 19.1% (to 386). The latest reported statistics, including auto theft, for the 52nd, 50th and 46th Precincts specifically are included further below.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Rise in Vehicle Thefts across The Bronx

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY
This week, we asked readers for their opinions on the rise in car thefts in The Bronx, along with an apparent rise in car tire theft and car break-ins. As of May 11, year-to-date Bronx auto theft statistics were up 8.1% (to 1,531), and for the 28-day period ending May 11, they were up 19.1% (to 386). See our Crime File for the latest (reported) statistics for the 52nd, 50th and 46th Precincts specifically.

University Heights: Man Sought for Attempted Theft

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo who they say is wanted in connection to a grand larceny incident that occurred in University Heights. 

UPDATE Agallas Equities Responds to Mayor’s Remarks on Possible Microchip Production at Kingsbridge Armory

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Agallas Equities, a Manhattan-based real estate firm, has blasted recent comments made by New York City Mayor Eric Adams on possible plans to start microchip production at the Kingsbridge Armory. As reported, Agallas filed a lawsuit on March 28 against NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Andrew Kimball as CEO of EDC, 8th Regiment Partners LLC, a joint venture of Maddd Equities and Joy Construction, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and now former Deputy Bronx Borough President Janet Peguero over what it alleges was “the controversial selection” of the rival, chosen developer (8th Regiment Partners LLC) for the Armory redevelopment project announced in January.