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New York Institute for Special Education Students Race Once Again for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

By SÍLE MOLONEY
More than 100 preschoolers, aged 3 to 5, who are participants in the “Readiness Program” at the New York Institute for Special Education (NYISE) raced their tricycles once again throughout the school halls for the school’s annual “Trike-a-Thon” fundraiser benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.   The annual event took place this year at the school, located at Frampton Hall, 985 Astor Avenue in the Allerton section of The Bronx, on Wednesday, May 10. From 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., the preschoolers, organized in different teams, put their feet to the gas, so to speak, raising money for a worthy


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Fordham Heights: Man Exonerated after 26 Years in Case of Shooting at East 183rd Subway Station

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Wednesday, May 10, that a Bronx judge vacated the attempted murder conviction of a Bronx man who served 26 years in prison, after investigations by her office’s Conviction Integrity Bureau, and by The Innocence Project, found that the man had been wrongfully convicted due to ineffective defense counsel. The case related to a shooting that occurred on the border of Fordham Heights and University Heights in 1996.   In the context of the announcement, Clark said, “Norberto Peets has served 26 years in prison, after being found guilty in a trial where his


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UPDATE Alligator Found in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park & Cared for at Bronx Zoo Died in April

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Following reports that an alligator, seemingly abandoned in a Prospect Park lake in Brooklyn in February, had been taken in by the Bronx Zoo and was being cared for there, it’s been reported that, in the meantime, the alligator, nicknamed “Godzilla” has sadly since died.   In a statement released on April 21, Bronx Zoo officials said, “The alligator found on Sunday, 19 February 2023 in 37-degree Fahrenheit temperature at Prospect Park Lake and taken to the Bronx Zoo has died. Despite extensive ongoing medical treatment, nutritional support and the successful removal of a bathtub stopper she had ingested while


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Bronx Walk of Fame Inductees Unveiled at Bronx Week 2023 Launch

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Described by one speaker as a room filled with love, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined Bronx Tourism Council, the Bronx Economic Development Corporation, Montefiore Hospital, Essen Health Care, and other community partners to kick-off Bronx Week 2023 at the new Bronx Children’s Museum in the South Bronx on Monday, May 8. The highlight of the event was the announcement of the 2023 Bronx Walk of Fame inductees.   “Bronx Week is our marquee event of the year meant to celebrate everything that makes the Bronx a beautiful place to live, work and raise a family,” said Gibson. “Following


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University Heights: Search for 44-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 44-year-old woman from University Heights who was reported missing on Tuesday, May 9, and who has not been seen for 6 days.   Police said that Aleeza Crawford, 44, of 2333 Andrews Avenue was last seen on Wednesday, May 3, at around 6.30 a.m., leaving her home. She is described as being 5 feet tall, weighs 210 pounds, has short black hair, and brown eyes.   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


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On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Bronx DA & NYC Drug Prosecutor Warn of Evolving Opioid Crisis

By SÍLE MOLONEY
National Fentanyl Awareness Day, marked on Tuesday, May 9, underscores the deadly public health crisis afflicting the nation, New York City and The Bronx. According to law enforcement, local prosecutors and health officials, fentanyl and other synthetic drugs, such as xylazine, are widely distributed in mixtures and quantities that significantly raise the risk of overdose deaths. In New York City, Bronx County has the highest rate of overdose deaths, and is also a main distribution hub for illegal drugs, according to law enforcement officials.   On Tuesday, Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and New York City’s Special Narcotics Prosecutor


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UPDATE As Rep. George Santos is Charged with Fraud & More, Torres Gives Reaction

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE
U.S. Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15), who represents parts of Bronx Community District 7, including Norwood, issued a statement on Tuesday evening, May 9, following media reports that federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York have filed criminal charges against U.S. Rep. George Santos (NY-03).   CNN reported on Tuesday, May 9, that the Republican lawmaker was expected to appear as soon as Wednesday at federal court in New York’s eastern district, where the charges had been filed under seal. The outlet reported that the exact nature of the charges couldn’t immediately be learned but that the FBI and


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Pelham Parkway: Two Sought for Robbery & Assault of Man, 36

By DAVID GREENE
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo who department officials say is sought in connection to a robbery that occurred in Pelham Parkway.   Police said that on Monday, April 10, at around 1.17 a.m., a 36-year-old male victim was leaving the store located at 3201D White Plains Road, when he was approached by two unknown men.   Police said the two punched and kicked the victim multiple times in the body and head and stole his necklace valued at around $3,000. “The victim was transported by


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Consumer Alert: State Consumer Protection Agency Reminds New Yorkers to Wear Bike Helmets

By SÍLE MOLONEY
May marks National Bike Safety Month and New Yorkers of all ages are being reminded of the importance of wearing a helmet when riding a bike and are being urged by New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) officials to wear helmets to reduce the risk of severe head injury and save lives.   Secretary Robert J. Rodriguez of DCP said, “As New Yorkers across the state begin to take advantage of the warmer weather by biking in one of our state’s many beautiful bike trails, parks or streets, I urge all riders to put on their


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