UPDATE Former B.R.A.G. Cure Violence Interrupter Michael Rodriguez Sentenced to 10 Years

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Michael Rodriguez, 49, of local cure violence group, Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.), and a resident of Yonkers, has been sentenced in relation to drug related charges in Orange County. The sentencing was announced by Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler on Thursday, Jan. 4.

UPDATE Fordham Manor: 2nd Person Arrested after Two Injured in Non-Fatal Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said they have arrested a second person following a nonfatal shooting of two people in Fordham Manor last month.

New Year Marks Arrival of New York’s Youngest Residents

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Montefiore Health System welcomed the first baby of 2024 born in its hospital system with the arrival of baby boy, Adam Alshawabkeh.

Brokenhearted Mother Speaks of Tragedy of Son’s Fatal Shooting Amid Domestic Violence Incident

By DAVID GREENE

Six days after a domestic violence incident involving her son during which police officers acted to save a mother’s life and in the process fatally shot her son, the victim’s heartbroken mother spoke briefly about the tragedy.

Lithium-Ion Batteries Cause Three-Alarm Fire in Kingsbridge Heights

By DAVID GREENE

A day after a 3-alarm fire gutted a deli in Kingsbridge Heights, fire officials determined that the blaze was caused by lithium-ion batteries.

Kingsbridge: Christmas Day Residential Fire Results in No Injuries

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A residential fire which broke out in Kingsbridge on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, resulted in no injuries, FDNY officials said.

Morris Heights: Police Appeal for Help Locating 64-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 64-year-old woman reported missing from Morris Heights on Sunday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve.

Norwood: Police Appeal for Help Locating 14-Year-Old Teen Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a 14-year-old male teen from Norwood reported missing on Saturday, Dec. 23.

Antiwar Protesters Hold 2nd Rally Outside Torres’ Office

By DAVID GREENE

For the second time in less than two months, members of the Bronx Anti-War Coalition held a “Speak Out” rally outside the Bronx office of Congressman Richie Torres (NY-15) in Belmont on Friday, Dec. 15. The group called for a ceasefire to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas and demanded an end to financial support of Israel’s war efforts by the United States.

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UPDATE Former B.R.A.G. Cure Violence Interrupter Michael Rodriguez Sentenced to 10 Years

UPDATE Fordham Manor: 2nd Person Arrested after Two Injured in Non-Fatal Shooting

New Year Marks Arrival of New York’s Youngest Residents

Brokenhearted Mother Speaks of Tragedy of Son’s Fatal Shooting Amid Domestic Violence Incident

Lithium-Ion Batteries Cause Three-Alarm Fire in Kingsbridge Heights

Kingsbridge: Christmas Day Residential Fire Results in No Injuries

Morris Heights: Police Appeal for Help Locating 64-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing

Norwood: Police Appeal for Help Locating 14-Year-Old Teen Reported Missing