Michael Blake Launches Candidacy for Mayor

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Hon. Rev. Michael Blake, a former Bronx assemblyman for Assembly District 79, announced his campaign for Mayor of New York City at Sankofa Haus in the South Bronx on Tuesday, Nov. 26, under the theme “Tomorrow Begins Today.”

Bronx Gang Member Charged With Murder of 18-Year-Old Rapper Jayquan McKenley in Drive-By Shooting

By ARIEL PACHECO

A Bronx gang member has been charged with the murder of 18-year-old rapper Jayquan McKenley in a drive-by shooting in Brooklyn in 2022, prosecutors said.

UPDATE West Farms: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating Man Sought after Fatal Shooting

By DAVID GREENE

Police are seeking the public’s help locating the man seen in the attached photo who they say is wanted in connection to an investigation into the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man in the West Farms section of The Bronx last year.

Mt. Hope: Police Launch Murder Investigation after Man is Fatally Shot

By DAVID GREENE

A man has died following a fatal shooting in Mt. Hope, police said.

Two Dead, Two Injured after Various Bronx Subway Accidents Over Two Days

By DAVID GREENE

The NYPD said two people are dead and two were injured in various subway incidents which took place across The Bronx last weekend.

UPDATE Wakefield: Murder Investigation Launches after Fatal Shooting of 36-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police shared video footage on Monday, Dec. 9, of a person of interest who is sought for questioning following the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old man in the Wakefield section of The Bronx on Thursday.

Norwood: Bronx Buccaneers & Others Pay Tribute to Late Volunteer Coach Dwight Downer

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following the death amid a road collision on Saturday, Nov. 30, of 60-year-old local, volunteer football coach Dwight Downer, players, friends and colleagues have been paying tribute to their friend and mentor. Downer coached local football team the Bronx Buccaneers, who regularly practice in the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood, as well as Bedford Park’s DeWitt Clinton football team.

East Bronx: 60-Year-Old Pedestrian & Beloved Football Coach Killed in Motor Vehicle Pile-Up

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 60-year-old male pedestrian who was a beloved Norwood-based football coach, Dwight Downer, has died following a motor vehicle accident involving six vehicles in the East Bronx, according to the NYPD.

UPDATE Norwood: Man Found Deceased outside the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

A man was discovered deceased outside the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) in Norwood on the day after Thanksgiving.

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Michael Blake Launches Candidacy for Mayor

Bronx Gang Member Charged With Murder of 18-Year-Old Rapper Jayquan McKenley in Drive-By Shooting

UPDATE West Farms: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating Man Sought after Fatal Shooting

Mt. Hope: Police Launch Murder Investigation after Man is Fatally Shot

Two Dead, Two Injured after Various Bronx Subway Accidents Over Two Days

UPDATE Wakefield: Murder Investigation Launches after Fatal Shooting of 36-Year-Old Man

Norwood: Bronx Buccaneers & Others Pay Tribute to Late Volunteer Coach Dwight Downer

East Bronx: 60-Year-Old Pedestrian & Beloved Football Coach Killed in Motor Vehicle Pile-Up

UPDATE Norwood: Man Found Deceased outside the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore