Van Cortlandt Village: Police Appeal for Help Locating Two Sought for Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photo who they say is wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred the Van Cortlandt Village section of the Bronx.

Seventeen-Year-Old Youth Charged in Fatal Shooting of 18-Year-Old Opposite Kingsbridge Armory

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD has launched a murder inquiry after an 18-year-old man who was shot earlier this month in Fordham Manor died. One person has been arrested and the investigation is ongoing.

UPDATE Elections 2025: Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Attends Bronx “Meet & Greet” in Norwood

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Democratic mayoral candidate and City Comptroller Brad Lander attended a Meet & Greet event in Norwood on Monday, June 16, as early voting was in full swing. The event was organized by former City Limits Editor Jarrett Murphy who, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, opted for a career change and is now a pediatric ER nurse.

Nineteen Alleged Gang Members Charged in 12 Shootings, including Murder & Wounding of 3 Bystanders

By ARIEL PACHECO

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, and NYC Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced on June 23 that 19 alleged gang members and associates have been indicted for a murder and a dozen shootings that wounded three bystanders and terrorized residents in Claremont, Belmont, and other Bronx neighborhoods.

NYC DOC Confirms Two Additional Deaths on and in transit to Rikers Island

By SÍLE MOLONEY

After NYC Department of Correction (DOC) confirmed on Saturday, June 21, that two additional people have died on or in transit to Rikers Island on June 20, advocates for those incarcerated at the jail are asking the mayor to take immediate action to address overcrowding, particularly ahead of the imminent heatwave.

City Removes Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center Barge from Hunts Point Waterfront & Announces New Marine Terminal

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and NYC Department of Correction (DOC), announced the permanent removal of the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center barge from the Hunts Point waterfront in The Bronx during a press conference held June 11, as reported by YIMBY.

Morris Heights: Armed Suspect Sought for Robbery

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 robbery that occurred in Morris Heights.

Eastchester: One Arrested & 2nd Suspect Sought in Fatal Shooting of 27-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the person seen in the attached images who they say is sought in connection to a fatal shooting of a 27-year-old man in the Eastchester section of The Bronx on Saturday, June 14, as reported.

Bronx Man Gets 12 Years for Daylight Shooting on Walton Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Monday, June 16, that a Bronx man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison and five years post release supervision for second-degree criminal possession of a weapon for firing a gun at a man on a Fordham Heights street.

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Van Cortlandt Village: Police Appeal for Help Locating Two Sought for Robbery

Seventeen-Year-Old Youth Charged in Fatal Shooting of 18-Year-Old Opposite Kingsbridge Armory

UPDATE Elections 2025: Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Attends Bronx “Meet & Greet” in Norwood

Nineteen Alleged Gang Members Charged in 12 Shootings, including Murder & Wounding of 3 Bystanders

NYC DOC Confirms Two Additional Deaths on and in transit to Rikers Island

City Removes Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center Barge from Hunts Point Waterfront & Announces New Marine Terminal

Morris Heights: Armed Suspect Sought for Robbery

Eastchester: One Arrested & 2nd Suspect Sought in Fatal Shooting of 27-Year-Old Man

Bronx Man Gets 12 Years for Daylight Shooting on Walton Avenue