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NYC DOH: Legionnaires’ Disease Spreads in The Bronx with 2 Dead amid 24 Cases

By SÍLE MOLONEY
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) confirmed on Wednesday, June 1, that two people have now died from Legionnaires’ disease and the number of cases has increased to 24 since May 3. Health officials said four people are currently hospitalized. The latest figures were shared as part of an update into the investigation into a community cluster of the disease identified in the Highbridge and Melrose sections of The Bronx (ZIP codes 10452 and 10456) and bordering communities, as announced by the department and reported on Saturday, May 21, by Norwood News.   “The remediation ordered by the


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NYC CFB: Voter Guide Available for Some Primary Elections Scheduled for June 28

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYC Campaign Finance Board (CFB) announced on Thursday, June 2, that it had released the official New York City voter guide for some of the June 2022 primary elections scheduled for Thursday, June 28. The guide is available online at NYCVotes.org and allows voters to look up the candidates on their ballot. Early voting for some primary elections starts on Saturday, June 18, and Election Day for some primary races is Tuesday, June 28.

Bedford Park: Search for 16-Year-Old Missing Teen

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 16-year-old male reported missing from Bedford Park.   It was reported to police that Musapha Thiam, of 2781 Marion Avenue was last seen leaving his home on Thursday, May 31, at approximately 11 a.m. He is described as being around 5 feet, 11 inches tall, and weighs 180 pounds. His clothing description was unknown. Anyone with information regarding this missing person is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).   The public can also submit their tips anonymously by logging onto


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University Heights: Bronx Man Charged with Attempted Murder & Attempted Rape in Building Hallway

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Wednesday, May 25, that a Bronx man was charged with attempted murder, attempted rape, along with additional charges for allegedly sexually assaulting, strangling, and beating a woman inside a University Heights building.   According to the prosecution’s investigation, inside a hallway in a building on Davidson Avenue on March 11, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the defendant, Jason Dickerson, 34, of Bailey Avenue in Kingsbridge Heights, allegedly offered the victim, a 27-year-old woman, money for sex. She complied and after engaging in sexual acts, Dickerson demanded his money back.   When the woman


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UPDATE NWS Issues Thunderstorm & Flooding Warning on Thursday, June 2, until 5.45 p.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City office of the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Bronx county and nearby regions on Sunday, May 22, until 4:15 p.m.   “A severe thunderstorm was located over Oradell, or over Paramus, moving southeast at 25 mph,” NWS officials said. “Wind gusts of 60 mph are expected,” according to the agency’s radar. Officials said to expect damage to trees and power lines. “This severe thunderstorm will be near Bergenfield and Norwood around 3.50 p.m., Fort Lee and Englewood around 4 p.m., Yonkers, Harlem and Riverdale around 4.05 p.m., Mott Haven, East Tremont


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UPDATE Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Security in Bronx Schools in the Context of Mass Shootings

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY
  With a series of recent mass shootings taking place around the country, this week, we asked readers their thoughts on school security and if they felt Bronx Schools were prepared for a potential mass shooting in the borough.   “I work in a school, and I don’t think they’re doing enough for gun control either, and with all the mass shootings, I am concerned for myself and my family. I do have a son going to kindergarten, so I’m pretty concerned because the public schools are not too safe. I think the gun violence is terrible in The Bronx.


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Democrat, Fernandez, Runs for Biaggi’s State Senate Seat in Bronx/Westchester S.D. 34

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Your poll site may have changed. Check your voting card before you go to vote.   As expected, Bronx Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez (A.D. 80) formally announced on Thursday, June 2, her intent to run to represent the people of New York’s 34th State senate district, currently represented by Sen. Alessandra Biaggi until the end of the year, in the Democratic senatorial primary held on August 23. The senate district covers parts of both The Bronx and Westchester counties and was redrawn by a court appointed special master in May 2022. Fernandez has since won the Democratic primary nomination for redrawn


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Claremont Village: Police Appeal for Help Identifying Man Allegedly Attempting to Lure Child

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the individual seen in the attached photo who is sought for questioning in connection to an incident involving the alleged luring of a child which occurred in Claremont Village, located in the 42nd precinct.   It was reported to police that on Wednesday, June 2, at approximately 7 a.m., behind 420 East 169th Street, the person allegedly followed a 12-year-old girl and exposed his penis, while allegedly offering the girl money in an attempt to lure her. The victim fled and the man allegedly continued to follow her. No physical injuries


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