NYC Sheriff Shuts Down Bronx Super Spreader “Fight Club” event in Hunts Point

By DAVID GREENE

Members of the New York City Sheriff’s Department shut down an illegal “fight club” type event last week in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx, where a crowd of over 200 had jammed into a private warehouse. A video from the event showed many guests not wearing masks and the gathering may have been a ‘super spreader’ type event for the coronavirus. The sheriff’s office reported that deputy sheriffs discovered the event, billed as the “Rumble in the Bronx,” taking place at 347 – 351 Coster Street at 11.15 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 14. Video of the broadcast

By SÍLE MOLONEY

As the number of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 continues to rise across New York City, during a press conference on Tuesday, Nov. 24, the De Blasio administration outlined the steps that will be taken in the coming months to address the increase in the context of the upcoming holidays, including the consequences for those who do not comply with quarantine restrictions if traveling. Health Commissioner Dr. Dave A. Chokshi paid tribute to front line workers, asking New Yorkers to remember that those same front line workers will be working through the holiday period and will not be able to

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES & SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY responded to a call received on Sunday evening, Nov. 22 at 9.59 p.m. regarding a fire which broke out at 2928 Jerome Avenue in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx. All hands i.e. 12 units comprising 60 firefighters responded to the incident. According to one resident, these included Ladder 3, Ladder 19 and Ladder 57. The FDNY confirmed that the fire started in the kitchen of an apartment dwelling located in the six-story building (60 x 80 feet). Fortunately, no hospital transfers were required and there were no injuries arising from the incident, and

By DAVID GREENE

A pair of NYPD divers recovered the body of a man who was discovered floating in a murky section of the East River in University Heights on Monday, Nov. 23. The sad discovery was made at 11:20 a.m. According to NYPD spokesman Sergeant Edward Riley, “Police responded to a 911 call for a human body floating in the water” of the East River at 320 West Fordham Road at Exterior Street, a few hundred yards north of the University Heights Bridge. Riley stated that officers from the 52nd precinct, “discovered an unconscious and unresponsive male, approximately 40 to 50

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine announced on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 the opening of a new COVID-19 vaccine unit which will enroll people in clinical trials that will test the efficacy of vaccines against the novel coronavirus. The unit is being led by Barry Zingman, MD, professor of medicine at Einstein and clinical director, infectious diseases, at the Moses division of Montefiore Health System. The unit opening comes as global coronavirus infections are rising sharply again, with nearly 200,000 cases reported daily in the United States. Montefiore’s goal is to ensure more than half of all trial

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Councilman Andy Cohen has reiterated recent messages by the mayor and the governor that tighter restrictions may be imposed in December to curb the spread of the coronavirus. “This is a difficult and challenging time for our educators, students, and families as the City is dealing with the unfortunate reality of having to close our public school’s to in-person learning once again,” Cohen said via a newsletter on Friday, Nov. 20. “As families transition into full-time remote learning, please know there are resources available. Please reach out to my office if you need help accessing meals, learning devices, or connecting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Nancy Ayala, 54, who was reported missing in the 40th precinct. It was reported to police that Ayala was last seen on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, inside her home at 417 East 151st Street, at approximately 5 p.m. She is described as female, Hispanic, 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds, and was last seen wearing all dark clothing. Anyone with information in regard to this incident 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

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Amelia Khan, 13, who was reported missing in the 43rd precinct. It was reported to police that Amelia was last seen leaving her home at 1328 Rosedale Avenue in the Soundview section of the Bronx on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at approximately 3.15 a.m. She is described as female, Asian, approximately 5 feet, 1 inch tall, weighs 150 pounds, has brown eyes, long black hair, and was last seen wearing a navy blue coat, black top, black tights, black boots, a backpack and carrying a bag.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Naya Gilbert, 14, who was reported missing in the 43rd precinct. It was reported to police that Naya Gilbert was last seen leaving her home at 1044 Boynton Avenue in the Soundview section of the Bronx on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at approximately 7 p.m. She is described as female, Black, approximately 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs 110 pounds, has brown eyes and black hair in braids. She was last seen wearing a pink hooded sweatshirt, a green coat, black sweatpants, and white sneakers.