Families
“Jupiter Joe” Gets 25 Years to Life for 1999 Murder of Minerliz Soriano, First NYC Indictment Using Familial DNA
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Thursday, March 26, that Joseph Martinez, otherwise known as “Jupiter Joe” was sentenced on Thursday to 25 years to life in prison for the 1999 murder of 13-year-old Minerliz Soriano, the first case in New York City solved using familial DNA, as previously reported.
UPDATE Belmont: One Death & Nine Injuries reported after Residential Fire at 505 East 184th Street
UPDATE Kingsbridge Heights: No Injuries Reported after Early Morning Fire on Creston Ave
Teacher & A.D. 81 Candidate Morgan Evers Endorsed by New York Working Families Party
Morgan Evers, who launched her campaign to challenge local Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz on Dec. 7, 2025 for his Assembly District 81 seat in the upcoming June primaries, has received the endorsement of the New York Working Families Party (NYWFP), describing Evers as a “bold new leader” in the affordability crisis.
Sanchez Joins Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence for Rally at St. James Park following Shooting
UPDATE Norwood & School District 10 Among First for Free Childcare This Fall
In what was described as a major step toward universal childcare for children aged six weeks to five years of age, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced March 3 the first four communities to receive free 2-K seats this fall, and included among them is The Bronx’s School District 10, which covers Fordham, Belmont, Norwood, Marble Hill, Morris Heights, Riverdale, Spuyten Duyvil, Van Cortlandt Village and Kingsbridge as well as parts of Kingsbridge Heights, Bedford Park, Mount Hope, Claremont- Bathgate & East Tremont
Fordham Manor: NYPD Appeal for Help Locating 12-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing
UPDATE Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition Go Bronx-wide Relaunching as “Our Bronx”
At its 52nd annual meeting, held at Lehman College on Saturday, Feb. 28, the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC) announced its new organizational name and identity, Our Bronx, marking the organization’s borough-wide expansion and what was described as its deepened commitment to building power for racial justice and economic democracy across The Bronx. NWBCCC first hinted at its future boroughwide expansion during its 50th anniversary celebration.
