UPDATE Gibson Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Reelection as Bronx BP, Gets Endorsed by 1199SEIU

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Democrat and incumbent Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson announced Monday, March 31, that her campaign collected and submitted more than 20,000 signatures to the NYC Board of Elections, securing her place on the Democratic primary ballot for the Bronx borough presidency primary election in June 2025.

UPDATE Former Bronx-Based Rookie Police Officer Charged in Prostitution Response Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD and the Office of the Queens District Attorney announced on Monday, March 31, that a rookie police officer, who was previously assigned to The Bronx, was arrested and has been charged on burglary, forcible touching, and other charges in the context of responding to a report of prostitution last year. The NYPD and the DA said another rookie police officer has also been arrested and charged, and both have since been suspended from the NYPD, pending the outcome of a legal case.

UPDATE Norwood: Person Sought for Stealing Employee’s Wallet inside Montefiore Medical Center

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo and video who they say is wanted in connection to a theft that occurred in Norwood.

UPDATE Kingsbridge: Police Appeal for Help Locating 15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is looking for the public’s help locating a 15-year-old girl who is reported missing from the Kingsbridge section of The Bronx.

NYS Assembly Passes Legislation to Restrict the Use of Harmful Chemicals in Menstrual Products

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYS Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (A.D. 83) and Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal (A.D. 67) announced on Thursday, March 27, the passage of a new law (A.1502, Rosenthal) earlier this week that makes menstrual products safer by restricting the inclusion of certain chemicals like lead, mercury and per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), among others, in their production.

Fordham Manor: Police Appeal for Help Identifying Driver Wanted for Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person driving the vehicle seen in the attached photos who they say is wanted in connection with an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor.

Fordham Manor: Police Appeal for Public’s Help Locating 67-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

By DAVID GREENE

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 67-year-old man reported missing from the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx.

PA Man Busted for Gun Possession in Norwood as SCOTUS Upholds ATF Ruling on Ghost Guns

By DAVID GREENE

A Pennsylvania man is facing illegal gun possession charges after he was apparently chased down by officers from the 52nd Precinct, then disarmed and apprehended.

As Funeral Held for Pamela Alcántara Rubiera, Bronxites Ask What More Can Be Done to Stop DV?

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The viewing and wake for Pamela Alcántara Rubiera, a beloved daughter, sister, friend, faith leader, Dominicana, New Yorker, Bronxite and, tragically, an alleged fatal victim of domestic violence, was celebrated with love on Monday, March 17, at the New Life Outreach International Church at 2757 Morris Avenue in Kingsbridge Heights.

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UPDATE Gibson Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Reelection as Bronx BP, Gets Endorsed by 1199SEIU

UPDATE Former Bronx-Based Rookie Police Officer Charged in Prostitution Response Incident

UPDATE Norwood: Person Sought for Stealing Employee’s Wallet inside Montefiore Medical Center

UPDATE Kingsbridge: Police Appeal for Help Locating 15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

NYS Assembly Passes Legislation to Restrict the Use of Harmful Chemicals in Menstrual Products

Fordham Manor: Police Appeal for Help Identifying Driver Wanted for Assault

Fordham Manor: Police Appeal for Public’s Help Locating 67-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

PA Man Busted for Gun Possession in Norwood as SCOTUS Upholds ATF Ruling on Ghost Guns

As Funeral Held for Pamela Alcántara Rubiera, Bronxites Ask What More Can Be Done to Stop DV?