UPDATE University Heights: Victims of Double Homicide Identified

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD released the names of the two people who were fatally shot in University Heights in late May during a multiple shooting incident.

UPDATE University Heights: Owner of Pitbull Which Savagely Attacked Cat Arrested on Animal Cruelty & Other Charges

By SÍLE MOLONEY, DAVID GREENE & ARIEL PACHECO

The NYPD said cops have arrested a 29-year-old man from University Heights on animal cruelty charges relating to an attack on a cat by a pitbull. A now widely circulated video obtained by cat rescue group, Little Wanderers NYC, recently reported by Norwood News, showed a pitbull attacking a cat though the incident location was not confirmed.

Kingsbridge Heights: Lawyer for “Fentanyl” Daycare Owner: “She’s not a Monster”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx daycare owner, Grei Mendez, appeared in Bronx Criminal Court on Tuesday, April 9. Facing various State charges, following the unintentional death by fentanyl poisoning of one-year-old Nicholas Feliz Dominici at Divino Niño Daycare Center in Kingsbridge Heights on Sept. 15, 2023, her defense attorney alleges she’s not a monster.

Three E-Bike Fires reported in The Bronx in 12 Days

By DAVID GREENE

FDNY officials confirmed three e-bike fires broke out across the borough in the first 12 days of May. An FDNY spokesperson told Norwood News an e-bike fire was reported at 11.49 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, when firefighters were called to 2105 Ryer Avenue in Fordham Heights, between East 180th and East 181st Streets. The spokesperson said four e-bikes were discovered burning outside the front entrance of the 5-story building. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, they said.

Two Cops Charged with Off-Duty Sexual Abuse of Unconscious Woman after Night Out

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Thursday, May 16, that two NYPD officers were charged with a criminal sexual act and sexual abuse for allegedly engaging in sexual conduct with a heavily intoxicated woman during an off-duty incident.

Montefiore’s Moses Campus Illuminates to Honor Both Living and Deceased Organ Donors

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New lighting has recently been installed at Montefiore Medical Center’s Moses campus, located on East 210th Street and Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, with the aim of honoring organ donors and to raise awareness about the ongoing dire need for more donors.

Allerton: Residents React to Fatal Shooting of 25-Year-Old Man

By DAVID GREENE

Residents preparing to celebrate Mother’s Day at the Allerton Avenue building where a 25-year-old resident was shot and killed hours earlier were in disbelief that the fatal shooting occurred outside their front door.

Belmont: Man Sought following Fatal Shooting of Second 30-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD has launched a murder investigation into the death of a 30-year-old man following a shooting in Belmont on Wednesday, May 8. They are asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photos who they say is sought for questioning in connection with the incident.