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.

Bedford Park: No Injuries Reported after Fire Breaks Out at Deli

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY said no injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a deli in Bedford Park on Tuesday, May 14.

University Heights: One Person Hospitalized following Two-Vehicle Collision at West Fordham Road & Sedgwick Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One person was transported to hospital following a motor vehicle collision in the University Heights section of The Bronx at the weekend, police and EMS officials said.

Norwood: No Injuries Reported following Report of Smoke at Residential Home

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY said no injuries were reported following a fire that broke out in Norwood on Sunday, May 5.

Norwood: Woman Assaulted, Robbed inside Car on Hull Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A woman was assaulted and robbed of a very large amount of cash while she was seated inside her car with a friend in Norwood on Monday afternoon, May 6, police saild. A 41-year-old woman was later arrested in connection with the incident.

Crotona: Five Cars Damaged after Driver of Stolen Car Crashes into Four Others

By DAVID GREENE

Police are looking for the driver of a stolen car who crashed into four other vehicles on East Tremont Avenue in the Crotona section of the borough last month.

Neighborhood Notes: Bronx Park Skatepark Reconstruction, OD Prevention Training, Recruitment Drives, Housing Lotteries & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Neighborhood Notes: Bronx Park Skatepark Reconstruction, OD Prevention Training, Recruitment Drives, Housing Lotteries & More!

UPDATE Second Incident Reported at Spuyten Duyvil Railroad Bridge, Delaying Thousands of Commuters

By DAVID GREENE

For the second time in six days, thousands of Amtrak riders were delayed or left stranded as problems were reported at the Spuyten Duyvil Railroad Bridge that connects The Bronx with Inwood in Manhattan, carrying trains over the Hudson River.