Police Say NJ Man Charged with Hate Crimes after Chabad World HQ Attack as Man Pleads Innocence

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police provided an update Thursday, Jan. 29, on the attack on the Chabad World Headquarters in Brooklyn Wednesday, Jan. 28, saying the arrested man has been identified as a New Jersey resident and has been charged with various hate crimes.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | NCB Appoints Dr. Sheba Thomas as NCB’s Deputy Chief Nursing Officer

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Christopher Mastromano, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals Jacobi/North Central Bronx announced Jan. 20 the appointment of Dr. Sheba Thomas as deputy chief nursing officer at the hospital’s North Central Bronx campus. With what he said was an impressive background and a commitment to excellence in patient care, Mastromano said Thomas is “poised to make a meaningful impact in her new role.”

Bronx Man Gets 12 Years for Killing 2nd Pregnant Woman in 1996, Had Also Killed Woman in 1987

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Thursday, Jan. 29, that a Bronx man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for first-degree manslaughter for the 1996 fatal strangling of a pregnant woman.

Reward of $5,000 Offered to Help Find Young New Jersey Man Missing since December

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The family of a young New Jersey man are offering a reward of up to $5,000 to help find him. It has been 6 weeks, as reported, since Emilio Acosta left his family home in New Jersey in the middle of the night and disappeared, his family said.

UPDATE Bedford Park: Person Hospitalized after Shooting inside Deli on Bedford Park Blvd

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One person is stable and hospitalized after being shot in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx on Thursday, Jan. 29, police said.

Fordham Manor: Two Rob Jacket of Teen’s Back in St. James Park

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the two people seen in the attached photos who they say are wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx.

UPDATE Fieldston: Person Found Dead on Train at 242nd Street Subway Station

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said a 40-year-old man was found deceased at the 242nd Street subway station on Wednesday, Jan. 28, in Fieldston. It follows news of a double shooting close to the same location in the early hours of Sunday morning, Jan. 25, as reported.

Bedford Park: Building Applications Filed with DOB for New 6-Story Building at 2968 Valentine Ave

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Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new 6-story, residential building at 2968 Valentine Avenue in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

UPDATE Fordham Heights: Two Injured in Crash

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Two people incurred minor injuries after a car crash in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx on Tuesday night, Jan. 27, police said.

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Police Say NJ Man Charged with Hate Crimes after Chabad World HQ Attack as Man Pleads Innocence

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | NCB Appoints Dr. Sheba Thomas as NCB’s Deputy Chief Nursing Officer

Bronx Man Gets 12 Years for Killing 2nd Pregnant Woman in 1996, Had Also Killed Woman in 1987

Reward of $5,000 Offered to Help Find Young New Jersey Man Missing since December

UPDATE Bedford Park: Person Hospitalized after Shooting inside Deli on Bedford Park Blvd

Fordham Manor: Two Rob Jacket of Teen’s Back in St. James Park

UPDATE Fieldston: Person Found Dead on Train at 242nd Street Subway Station

Bedford Park: Building Applications Filed with DOB for New 6-Story Building at 2968 Valentine Ave

UPDATE Fordham Heights: Two Injured in Crash