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Mount Hope: 72-Year-Old Man Punched in Head during Traffic Dispute

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the person seen in the attached surveillance video who is sought for questioning in connection to an assault that occurred in Mount Hope, in the 46th precinct. It was reported to police that on Saturday, April 24, at 1.10 p.m. in the vicinity of Jerome Avenue and Featherbed Lane, in Mount Hope, a 72-year-old male victim got into a verbal dispute over a traffic incident with the unidentified male suspect. The suspect subsequently punched the victim in the head, causing a laceration, before fleeing the location, westbound, on


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Immigrant Heritage Month: Espaillat Holds Roundtable on Immigration Reform

By SÍLE MOLONEY
U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), FWD.us and New York community leaders and immigrants will hold a roundtable on Tuesday, June 29, to mark Immigrant Heritage Month (IHM), a month which has been celebrated each June for the last eight years, and recognized by many state and federal leaders, including President Joe Biden.   As IHM comes to an end, Espaillat’s office representatives said the roundtable discussion will celebrate the many contributions made by immigrants to New York, will highlight the benefits that immigrants bring to the State, and will discuss what they describe as the critical need for legislation to


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Norwood: Second Double Shooting Reported near East Gun Hill Road

By DAVID GREENE
  For the second time in a little over five weeks, two men were shot near East Gun Hill Road in Norwood and once again, police are searching for the gunman responsible.   According to Detective Annette Shelton, the shooting took place outside of 3511 Hull Avenue, between East Gun Hill Road and East 211 Street, and was reported at 12:05 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29.   Shelton stated, “Two 24 year-old males were shot in the back by an unidentified individual who fled eastbound on East Gun Hill Road.” A Citizens App video shows both men being placed on


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Update: MTA Clarifies Position on Acceptance of Cash for MetroCards, Citing Employee Health Concerns

By SÍLE MOLONEY
In response to a recent story by the NY Daily News in which it was reported that the MTA had permanently ended cash transactions at subway booths, having temporarily implemented the measure amid the pandemic in efforts to curtail the spread of the coronavirus, a torrent of criticism was unleashed towards the MTA on social media, with many, including local Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernández (A.D. 80), and recent candidate for Bronx borough president, blasting the decision, categorizing it as discriminatory.   “We are judged as a society by how we treat our most vulnerable,” the assemblywoman wrote. “This decision is discriminatory


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University Heights/Morris Heights: Father Robbed, Dragged Along Sidewalk by Motorcyclists

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals seen in the attached surveillance video and photos who are sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in the 46th precinct.   It was reported to police that on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at approximately 3.30 p.m., in front of 66 Burnside Avenue, on the border of University Heights and Morris Heights, a 35-year-old male victim was standing on the sidewalk at the location buying ice cream for his 5-year-old son, when he was approached by two unidentified individuals riding a motorcycle on


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Activists Urge Lawmakers at Statewide Rallies to Protect Voting Rights & Pass “For the People Act”

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Indivisible Project and Fair Elections NY held a series of rallies at U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer’s eight New York regional offices on Monday, urging the senate majority leader to use every tool at his disposal to pass democracy reform. With 50 Democrats voting in support of moving the “For The People Act” forward, the activists say attention is now focused on whether the senate majority leader Schumer can get the legislation passed.   According to its website, Indivisible is a grassroots movement of thousands of local Indivisible groups with a mission to elect progressive leaders, rebuild the country’s democracy,


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District 14 City Council Race: Adolfo Abreu Releases Bilingual Statement Thanking Supporters

By SÍLE MOLONEY
District 14 City Council candidate, Adolfo Abreu released a statement on Monday, June 28, thanking his volunteers and supporters as the campaign awaits the outcome of the ranked choice voting counts.   As reported, Pierina Sanchez is in the lead in the District 14 primary race with 39 percent of the vote share after Round 1. Abreu secured 18 percent of the vote and is currently in third place after Round 1, trailing Yudelka Tapia who won 20 percent of the vote and is in second place.   “We began with a bold agenda for change from the ground up,


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FDNY Chief: Morris Heights Fire “One of Tougher Days” as Firefighters Battle Fire in 90 Degree Heat

By DAVID GREENE
As first reported earlier this morning, Monday, June 28, at least 11 firefighters were injured and several stores were damaged or destroyed after a fire ripped through a row of businesses along West Burnside Avenue in Morris Heights on Sunday, June 28.   According to Fire Department officials, the blaze broke out inside S&M Furniture and Electronics, located at 34 West Burnside Avenue, at 2:59 p.m. inside the one-story commercial building. The severity of the fire caused it to be categorized subsequently as a four-alarm incident, requiring further FDNY reinforcements, as it extended to several adjacent structures. The fire was


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Update: 11 Firefighters Injured, Stores Destroyed in Morris Heights Fire & 3 Separate Fires in Norwood

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY
  This is a developing story.   Four separate fires were reported in the Morris Heights and Norwood sections of The Bronx over the weekend.   Firefighters responded to a fire at 34 W. Burnside Avenue in Morris Heights on Sunday. While we await the official FDNY report on the incident, eleven firefighters were reportedly injured and several stores reportedly destroyed. FDNY members are operating on scene of a 4-alarm fire at 34 West Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. pic.twitter.com/OZSipHN7LA — FDNY (@FDNY) June 27, 2021 The fire is believed to have started in an electronics store and spread to


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