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UPDATE Bridge, Street Closures & General Transportation Updates for The Bronx from July 22 to August 31

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the NYPD have advised of the following street and bridge closures in The Bronx and Manhattan from July 22  to Aug. 31.   McClellan Street between Gerard Avenue and River Avenue: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July 31, for crane operation, concrete pump, telehandler and Knuckle boom.   East 149th Street (Service Road) between Exterior Street and Dead End: This street will be fully closed 24/7 through Aug. 16, for access and use.   Grand Concourse (Service Road) between Major Deegan Expressway Northbound


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Bronx DA: NYS Court of Appeals Upholds Conviction in Murder of Toddler on Easter Sunday 2006

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Thursday, July 21, that the New York State Court of Appeals affirmed on Thursday the conviction of Darrell Hemphill for the fatal shooting of 2-year-old David Pacheco on Easter Sunday, 2006.   Clark said, “We are pleased to see this conviction upheld. The horrific tragedy of David’s death endures for his family, and they need a measure of comfort that justice has prevailed, and the person responsible stands convicted and remains in prison.”   According to the Office of the Bronx District Attorney, Hemphill’s conviction was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court


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Allerton: 18-Year-Old from Webster Avenue Arrested following April Fatal Shooting of 21-Year-Year Old

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD said an 18-year-old male youth has been arrested on murder charges for allegedly fatally shooting a 21-year-old in the head during a multiple shooting in the Allerton section of The Bronx in April, in which three other people were also shot.   An NYPD spokesperson said that on Tuesday, April 12, at around 10.08 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call regarding shots fired at 2825 Olinville Avenue in the Allerton section of The Bronx, located in the 49th Precinct.   “Upon arrival, officers observed four individuals with gunshot wounds,” the spokesperson said. “All of the individuals were


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Mt Hope: Off-Duty Corrections Officer Arrested following Fatal Shooting of 18-Year-Old

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  An off-duty NYC Corrections Officer has been arrested and charged with murder for the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old male in the Mount Hope section of The Bronx. Video courtesy of the Citizens’ App.   An off-duty NYC Corrections Officer has been arrested and charged with murder for allegedly fatally shooting an 18-year-old male in the Mount Hope section of The Bronx.   An NYPD spokesperson said, “On Thursday, July 21, 2022, at approximately 01.35 hours, police responded to a pick-up 911 call of [a] male shot at the northwest corner of the Grand Concourse and East Tremont, within


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Bronx Teacher Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Rape of 13-Year-Old Student

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Thursday, July 21, that a Bronx teacher has been sentenced to three years in prison and 10 years post release supervision for raping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl who was one of his students.   In the context of the announcement, Clark said, “The defendant used his position of power to engage in a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl. His assaults on the victim led to life- altering trauma.”   According to the NYPD investigation and the case put forward by the prosecution, between Dec. 1, 2018 to April 18,


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UPDATE Norwood: Neighbor Arrested following Fatal Stabbing of 35-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Police said a 19-year-old male youth has been arrested on murder charges following the fatal stabbing of a 35-year-old man in Norwood on Thursday.   The victim was murdered on Thursday afternoon, July 21, amid a thunderstorm and downpour. A witness said police attempted to save the man following the stabbing to the chest but he was later pronounced deceased. The NYPD later said officers responded to a 911 call at around 1.15 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, regarding an aided man at East 205th Street and Decatur Avenue in Norwood, located in the 52nd Precinct.   As reported,


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UPDATE NWS Issues Thunderstorm Warning for Thursday, July 21 until 8 p.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for July 21 until 8 p.m. for The Bronx, Queens, Manhattan Southeastern Bergen and Southern Westchester and a severe flash flood warning until 6 p.m.   NWS said a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. on July 21 for The Bronx, Manhattan and Southeastern Bergen and Westchester Counties.   At 12.52 p.m., the thunderstorm was located over Rutherford, and was moving east at 15 mph. A hazard of 60 mph wind gusts and one inch size hail is possible according to indicators from an NWS radar.  


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VA Reminds Veterans of National Veterans Crisis Helpline Number 988

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is reminding veterans of the number to call to reach the veterans crisis helpline. The number to dial is 988, then press 1. The service offered helps veterans and their loved ones reach crisis support quickly and efficiently.   Signed into law in 2020, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act authorized 988 as the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.   The new, shorter number addresses the need for ease of access and clarity in times of crisis. Veterans can use this new option to reach the Veterans Crisis Line by


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Sepúlveda Announces Official Visit by NYS Senate Delegation to the Senate of the Dominican Republic

By SÍLE MOLONEY
State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda (S.D. 32) announced a historic collaborative agreement with the senate of the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, July 20, which will include an official visit by a delegation from the New York State senate to the senate of the Dominican Republic.   “Today, I announce, with great joy, a historic agreement to strengthen relationships between both governmental parties, on behalf of our diaspora, throughout the Great State of New York,” said the senator, who represents parts of the South and Central Bronx. “New York State is home to more than one million Dominicans who have a rich


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