Norwood: Police Appeal to the Public for Help Locating 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 13-year-old girl from Norwood reported missing on Monday, March 18.

Wakefield: Police Appeal for Help Locating Two Siblings Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating two sibling children from Wakefield reported missing on Friday, March 22.

Out & About: Iftar, Easter Egg Hunts, Greek Heritage Month, the Bronx Music Podcast & More!

Neighborhood Notes: Prom Dress & Suit Drive, Yankees Youth Leadership Award, Early Voting & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Neighborhood Notes: Prom Dress & Suit Drive, Yankees Youth Leadership Award, Free Tax Prep & More!

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Kids Being Approached by Gangs & How to Handle It

This week, following our recent report on the defacing of a Norwood mural allegedly by gang members, we asked readers if they or any children in their extended family have been approached about joining a gang, and how the family responded.

UPDATE Polly the Dog Joins the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore’s Child Life Team

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Polly, a 23-month-old, black labrador, has joined the Child Life team at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) in Norwood to support young patients during hospitalizations and medical appointments.

Torres Announces $18,171,279 in Federal Funds for Community Projects

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced $18,171,279 in federal funding for community projects across New York’s 15th Congressional District on Thursday, March 21. The funding, which his office said was secured through the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process, will support a range of initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, expanding access to healthcare, and enhancing educational opportunities for constituents.

UPDATE Norwood Daycare Center Owner Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Child & Child Pornography

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Norwood-based daycare center owner, Silfredo Castillo Martinez, 34, pled guilty on Thursday, March 21, before U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer to a superseding information charging him with sexual exploitation of a child and production of child pornography, federal prosecutors said.

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

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 15-year-old girl from University Heights who is reported missing.

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Norwood: Police Appeal to the Public for Help Locating 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

Wakefield: Police Appeal for Help Locating Two Siblings Reported Missing

Out & About: Iftar, Easter Egg Hunts, Greek Heritage Month, the Bronx Music Podcast & More!

Neighborhood Notes: Prom Dress & Suit Drive, Yankees Youth Leadership Award, Early Voting & More!

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Kids Being Approached by Gangs & How to Handle It

UPDATE Polly the Dog Joins the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore’s Child Life Team

Torres Announces $18,171,279 in Federal Funds for Community Projects

UPDATE Norwood Daycare Center Owner Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Child & Child Pornography

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