Van Cortlandt Park: Man Arrested After Crashing Into Parked Cars and Pedestrians

By Síle Moloney

A 43-year-old male was taken into custody after striking parked cars and pedestrians in Van Cortlandt Park at Mosholu Pkwy and Henry Hudson Pkwy on Jun. 17, 2020 at around 1:53 p.m. Charges are yet to be confirmed. First responders arrived at the scene. Seven people were hurt. None had life-threatening injuries. All southbound lanes of the Henry Hudson Parkway were closed temporarily at the Mosholu Parkway. Anyone with information with 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 also submit their tips

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual shown in the attached video and photograph in connection with a criminal mischief incident that occurred within the confines of the 52nd precinct in Norwood. It was reported to police that on Tuesday May 19, 2020, at approximately 3:45 a.m., at 333 East 206th Street (St. Brendan’s Church), the individual used a rock and then his body to break the front glass door. No property was taken from the interior of the church. The individual fled the scene on foot southbound

By Síle Moloney

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the individual shown in the attached photo who is wanted for questioning in connection to a burglary which took place within the confines of the 52nd precinct. On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at approximately 9:50 a.m., an unidentified individual entered a residential location in the vicinity of Marion Avenue and East 193 Street through an unlocked front door. Once inside, the individual removed jewelry and $1,800 before fleeing the location in an unknown direction. Anyone with information with regard to the identity of this

By Síle Moloney

Police said that an 18-year-old male was accidentally struck in the chest by a lit firework on Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2020 at 00:56 a.m. in front of 2410 University Avenue, within the confines of the 52nd precinct. EMS responded and the person was transported to NY Presbyterian Hospital. At this time is it unclear if the man was targeted by someone with the fireworks or not. The man’s injuries are not considered life-threatening. 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

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

On Sunday June 7, 2020, police reported that a Mount Vernon man had been arrested for criminal possession of an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle and criminal possession of a loaded firearm on Tuesday, June 2, at 11 p.m. in front of Behan’s Public House at 4299 Katonah Avenue in the Woodlawn Heights section of The Bronx. The location, in the 47th precinct, is a few blocks away from Van Cortlandt Park. The NYPD named the man as Nicholas Marc Bingman, 31, of 218 North High Street, Mount Vernon, NY, and in their statement, they said that Bingman’s motive for possession

By Síle Moloney

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi announced that a candlelit vigil to commemorate all lives lost to COVID-19 will be held on Wednesday, June 17 at 7 pm at Jacobi Pedestrian Mall (adjacent to Pelham Parkway). As of Jun. 16, 2020, according to the City’s department of health, total confirmed deaths (deaths following a positive COVID-19 laboratory test) in New York City amounted to 17,455, while probable deaths (cause of death reported as COVID-19 or equivalent, but no positive laboratory test) totaled 4,690. The number of deaths in the City and State peaked in early May. While New York State,

By Chelsea Andrews

Montefiore Health System’s Project Bravo Food Pantry, a community-based, hospital-driven initiative designed to combat food insecurity for high-risk individuals and families, serves thousands of Bronx residents nutritious meals each week. During these unprecedented times, many in our community have faced additional challenges accessing nutritious meals due to school closures. Food insecurity has grown for so many and Project Bravo has seen a wave of new clients. To ensure everyone still has access to food in as safe an environment as possible, we have adapted the food pantry to the new normal by implementing social distancing rules. With the

By Síle Moloney

The housing lottery is open for 494 affordable units in Buildings A & B of La Central in The Bronx. The Hudson Companies, BRP Companies, Kretchmer Companies, ELH-TKC LLC, Comunilife, and Breaking Ground together with the City’s departments of housing preservation & development, housing development corporation and local leaders made the announcement on Monday, Jun. 15, 2020. Located at 556 and 600 Bergen Avenue, the two buildings will bring 494 units of affordable housing to the Melrose section of the borough, all of which are available for lease through this lottery. Apartments at La Central range from studios to

By Síle Moloney

On Friday, June 12, 2020, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. launched a virtual tribute to remember and celebrate the lives of Bronxites lost during the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual memorial went live on the Bronx Borough President’s website bronxboropres.nyc.gov/covidmemorial and honors borough residents who lost loved ones to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those wishing to submit the name of a Bronxite to be included on the page can do so at bit.ly/bxcovidmemorial. “The COVID-19 pandemic hit our borough very hard, affecting us all as a community,” said Diaz Jr. “This virtual memorial allows us the opportunity to mourn