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UPDATE University Heights: Man Arrested following Attempted Rape

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police have arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with a burglary and attempted rape in the University Heights section of The Bronx. The NYPD had been seeking the public’s help in locating the person seen in the attached video and photos who was sought in connection to the incident.    On Thursday, Sept. 15, at around 9.50 a.m., the suspect approached an undomiciled female victim (of an unknown age) inside an apartment building, located at 2114 Aqueduct Avenue.   He exposed himself to her, removed the victim’s pants, and attempted to rape her, at which point a passerby caused the


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Bronx Man & Alabama Woman Plead Guilty to Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Damian Williams, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced on Wednesday, Sept. 12, that James Bradley, a/k/a “Abdullah,” and Arwa Muthana pled guilty to attempting to provide material support to ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham), a designated foreign terrorist organization. Bradley, 21, of The Bronx and Muthana, 30, of Hoover, Alabama, pled guilty on Sept. 12, both before U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer, in Manhattan federal court.   In the context of the announcement, Williams said, “Husband and wife, James Bradley and Arwa Muthana, admitted today to their support of ISIS, a violent extremist


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Police: Two 21-Year-Old Men Shot in Bedford Park, Investigation Ongoing, Circumstances Unclear

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD said two 21-year-old men have been shot in Bedford Park.   Officers responded to a report that the two men had been shot at East 201st Street and Decatur Avenue by an unidentified third man at around 3.01 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12. According to the NYPD, the circumstances of the shooting are unknown and unclear at this point.   A police spokesperson said, “One male shot in the right arm and groin and one male shot in the right leg.”   The spokesperson added that the man shot in the groin was transported to St. Barnabas in


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Morris Heights: Murder Inquiry Opens after 25-Year-Old Woman Dies from Gunshot Injury

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old woman in the Morris Heights section of The Bronx. On Sunday, June 19, at around 8.45 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a woman who had been shot opposite 1631 Nelson Avenue in Morris Heights, located in the 46th Precinct. “Upon arrival, officers observed a 25-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to the neck,” an NYPD spokesperson said. “EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022,” the spokesperson added. There


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UPDATE Little Yemen: 59-Year-Old Female Pedestrian Critical following Car Accident

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A 59-year-old female pedestrian is in critical condition following a motor vehicle accident in the Little Yemen section of The Bronx.   On Friday, Sept. 9, at around 6.31 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian who was struck at the intersection of Bronxdale Avenue and Cruger Avenue in the Little Yemen section of The Bronx, located south of Pelham Parkway, in the 49th Precinct.   An NYPD spokesperson said, ‘Upon arrival, officers encountered a 59-year-old female pedestrian with trauma about the body.” The spokesperson added, “EMS responded to the location and


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Kingsbridge Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for New Building at 2838-2840 Webb Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a two new, 4-story, residential buildings at 2838-2840 Webb Avenue in the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between West 197th Street and Reservoir Avenue, the lots are a 13-minute walk from the Kingsbridge Road subway station, serviced by the 4 train. Eric Delafraz under the Webb Avenue 1 LLC is listed as the owner behind both applications.   The proposed 37-foot-tall developments will yield 5,693 square feet for residential space at 2838 Webb Avenue, and 5,248 square feet designated for residential


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Fordham Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for New Building at 2336 Valentine Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new 7-story residential building at 2336 Valentine Avenue in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between East 183rd and East 184th Streets, the lot is a 6-minute walk from the 182nd-183rd Streets subway station, serviced by the B and D trains.   Mendy Tessler is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed 74-foot-tall development will yield 7,907 square feet, designated for residential space, according to YIMBY. The building will have 17 residential units, most likely rentals, based on


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Van Cortlandt Park: Pedestrian Critical after Early Morning Major Deegan Expressway Collision

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A 31-year-old male pedestrian is in critical condition following an early morning motor vehicle collision on the Major Deegan Expressway, police said.   On Saturday, Sept. 10, at around 2.08 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a motor vehicle collision during which a pedestrian was struck on the Major Deegan Expressway in the vicinity of Jerome Avenue in Van Cortlandt Park, located in the 50th Precinct.   “Upon arrival, officers observed a 31-year-old male with trauma about the body,” an NYPD spokesperson said. “EMS responded to the location and transported the aided male to St. Barnabas Hospital, in


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UPDATE Charges Dropped against Bronx Cop Arrested in Alleged Groping Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A Bronx NYPD officer who was arrested following groping allegations has had the related charges dropped due to lack of evidence, according to a media report.   An NYPD spokesperson said that on Sunday, Sept.11, at 11 p.m., the off-duty NYPD officer was arrested and charged in the 44th Precinct, which covers the Grand Concourse, Bronx Terminal Market, and Yankee Stadium.   Police said Julio Alcantara-Santiago, 38, assigned to Transit District 11, which covers 161st Street and Yankee Stadium subway station, and who is a police officer since 2013, was arrested on charges of forcible touching and sex abuse.  


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