Morrisania: Man Wanted by Police In Connection to Robbery Spree

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the man shown in the attached photo and video who is wanted for questioning in connection to a pattern of robberies earlier this month, all of which occurred within the confines of the 42nd precinct in the Morrisania section of the Bronx. Incident #1: On Sunday, July 5, 2020, at approximately 6:55 p.m., as a 44-year-old female victim exited the elevator on the 8th floor inside 1348 Webster Ave (Butler Houses), an unidentified man punched her in the face. The man proceeded to remove the victim’s

By Síle Moloney

The NYPD reported that on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at approximately 3:10 a.m., police responded to a 911 call about a man who was shot in front of 2760 Bronx Park East, within the confines of the 49th precinct, in the Parkside Housing Project of the Bronx. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 37-year-old man unconscious and unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head. EMS responded and pronounced the man deceased. There are no arrests and the investigation is ongoing. Identification of the deceased is pending proper family notification. Anyone with information with regard to this incident

By Síle Moloney

The NYPD reported that on Friday, July 24, 2020 at approximately 4:30 a.m., police responded to a 911 call about a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian who was struck in the southbound lanes of the Bronx River Parkway, in the vicinity of Exit 9, within the confines of the 47th precinct in the Bronx. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 37-year-old man, unconscious and unresponsive, lying in the shoulder of the southbound lane with severe body trauma. EMS responded to the location and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. Further investigation by the NYPD Highway District’s Collision

By Síle Moloney

The NYPD reported that on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at approximately 1:38 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding an unconscious, aided female inside of 2575 Jerome Avenue in the 3rd floor hallway, within the confines of the 52nd precinct in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unconscious and unidentified woman, approximately 25-35-years in age, with a stab wound to the chest. The victim was transported by EMS to Saint Barnabas hospital, where she was pronounced deceased at 2:22 a.m. There are no arrests and the investigation is ongoing. Identification of

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the man shown in the attached surveillance video and photo, who is wanted for questioning in connection to a robbery that occurred within the confines of the 50th precinct in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx. On Monday, July 20, 2020 at approximately 3:30 p.m., inside 237 West 231st Street (All Wireless and Electronics), an unidentified man engaged in a verbal dispute with a store clerk. During the verbal exchange, the male took out a knife from his pocket and proceeded to remove five cellphones

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the person in the attached photo who resides within the confines of the 43rd precinct, in the Soundview section of the Bronx. The details are as follows: Missing: Grice Curtis 14-year-old female 704 Taylor Avenue Bronx, New York It was reported to police that Grice Curtis was last seen at her residence on Tuesday, July 17, 2020 at 12:00 hours. She is described as a female Hispanic, 6 foot, weighs 140 pounds, has brown eyes and black hair. Anyone with information in regard to

By Síle Moloney

State Senator Alessandra Biaggi issued the following statement explaining why she voted against bill S8835 which passed in the State Senate on July 23. The bill amends the public health law, in relation to amending provisions regarding health care facilities and professionals during the COVID-19 emergency. The purpose of the bill is to limit immunity granted in the 2020-21 adopted budget to health care professionals that are providing diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 directly to confirmed and suspected COVID-19 patients. “More than 6,500 New Yorkers have died in nursing homes and adult care facilities from COVID-19 – almost 800

By SÍLE MOLONEY

On July 24, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), who serves as Whip of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), called on the Leadership of Congress to urge formal action be taken to condemn Congressman Ted Yoho (FL-03) for what he called Yoho’s unacceptable conduct directed at Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) while on the steps of the United States Capitol on Tuesday, as reported by The Hill. Espaillat and CHC members have called for the censure of Rep. Yoho to allow all House members to formally vote on a resolution disapproving of Rep. Yoho’s reprehensible behavior. Yoho said he regretted and attempted

Merchant Spotlight: A Family Business Grows at JGHBID

By Síle Moloney

Citing the devastating effects of the pandemic and ongoing civil unrest, the New York City Business Improvement District Association called on Governor Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio, and New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson on Tuesday, July 21 to implement a nine-point plan aimed at ensuring the vitality of New York businesses and the areas they serve. “The City and State must find ways to stimulate commercial activity or we will continue to lose businesses and jobs at an alarming rate,” said Robert J. Benfatto, co-chair of the Association. “Our action plan offers a set of steps