UPDATE Police Officer Didarul Islam Posthumously Promoted to Detective First Grade at Funeral Service

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

Thousands of police officers from across the New York metropolitan area and beyond gathered at the Parkchester Jame Masjid on Virginia Avenue on Thursday, July 31, to pay their respects and say goodbye to slain Police Officer Didarul Islam, 36, a Bangladeshi American immigrant, father or two with another baby on the way, who was promoted to detective first grade by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch during the service.

Montefiore Pediatric Physician Wins $400,000 Hyundai Hope Scholar Grant to Further Childhood Cancer Research

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Dr. Allison M. Martin, attending pediatric physician at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) and assistant professor of pediatrics, microbiology and immunology at Morris Park’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine, was recently awarded a $400,000 Hyundai Hope Scholar Grant from Hyundai Hope on Wheels® (HHOW), Montefiore officials said.

Five Teens Missing from Castle Hill Group Home Found Safe

By DAVID GREENE

Five female teenagers who had been reported missing from a group home in Castle Hill between May 14 and June 7 have all been found safe and unharmed, police said. No criminality is suspected.

Fordham Manor: Person Sought for Robbery of 18-Year-Old Girl on Fordham Road

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photos who they say is wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred in Fordham Manor.

Bedford Park: Police Appeal for Help Locating 17-Year-Old Girl Reporting Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 17-year-old girl from Bedford Park who is reported missing.

Thousands Line the Streets for 39th Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade Despite Rainy Day

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

The 39th edition of the Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade was proudly celebrated on Saturday, May 10, and not even the rain could dampen the spirits of the parade marchers and spectators from sharing in the joyous occasion.

UPDATE University Heights: 18-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing Now Found

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said an 18-year-old boy reported missing from the University Heights section of The Bronx has since been located.

UPDATE Claremont: Mother of Deceased Newborn Twin Boys Found in Courtyard Arrested

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD announced Friday, July 25, that a 36-year-old woman was charged in connection with the deaths of twin baby boys found deceased in a courtyard area of a residential building in the Claremont section of The Bronx in November 2020.

Councilman Dinowitz Presents over $750,000 to Local Schools for Various Upgrades

By DAVID GREENE

As students from three local schools were celebrating their graduating classes of 2025, Democratic City Councilman Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11) took the occasions to congratulate the students and also present P.S. 207, P.S. 94, and P.S. 8 with various checks totaling more than $750,000 for different upgrades to the respective schools.

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UPDATE Police Officer Didarul Islam Posthumously Promoted to Detective First Grade at Funeral Service

Montefiore Pediatric Physician Wins $400,000 Hyundai Hope Scholar Grant to Further Childhood Cancer Research

Fordham Manor: Person Sought for Robbery of 18-Year-Old Girl on Fordham Road

Bedford Park: Police Appeal for Help Locating 17-Year-Old Girl Reporting Missing

Thousands Line the Streets for 39th Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade Despite Rainy Day

UPDATE University Heights: 18-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing Now Found

UPDATE Claremont: Mother of Deceased Newborn Twin Boys Found in Courtyard Arrested

Councilman Dinowitz Presents over $750,000 to Local Schools for Various Upgrades