Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Kids Being Approached by Gangs & How to Handle It

This week, following our recent report on the defacing of a Norwood mural allegedly by gang members, we asked readers if they or any children in their extended family have been approached about joining a gang, and how the family responded.

Torres Announces $18,171,279 in Federal Funds for Community Projects

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced $18,171,279 in federal funding for community projects across New York’s 15th Congressional District on Thursday, March 21. The funding, which his office said was secured through the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process, will support a range of initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, expanding access to healthcare, and enhancing educational opportunities for constituents.

Bronx Man Gets Life in Prison for Stabbing and Burning an 18-Year-Old to Death After Jury Trial

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Norwood-based daycare center owner, Silfredo Castillo Martinez, 34, pled guilty on Thursday, March 21, before U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer to a superseding information charging him with sexual exploitation of a child and production of child pornography, federal prosecutors said.

UPDATE Norwood Daycare Center Owner Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Child & Child Pornography

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NYPD Officer Arrested in The Bronx on Several Charges

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An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested in The Bronx in January, police said.

UPDATE University Heights: Police Appeal for Help Locating 15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 15-year-old girl from University Heights who is reported missing.

Bronx-based NYPD Lieutenant Arrested in the 49th Precinct

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An off-duty member of the NYPD was arrested and charged in the confines of the 49th Precinct on Sunday, March 17. The 49th Precinct covers the northeastern portion of The Bronx, including Allerton, Morris Park, Van Nest, Pelham Parkway, Eastchester Gardens, and Pelham Gardens.

Wakefield: Two Sought following Armed Home Invasion

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Police said a home invasion took place in Wakefield on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Fordham Manor: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable for Units at 2754 Creston Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery described as affordable for units at 2754 Creston Avenue, a 6-story, residential building in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by Rise Architecture, and developed by Alfred Mitaj of First Structure LLC, the structure yields 22 residential units.

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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Kids Being Approached by Gangs & How to Handle It

Torres Announces $18,171,279 in Federal Funds for Community Projects

Bronx Man Gets Life in Prison for Stabbing and Burning an 18-Year-Old to Death After Jury Trial

UPDATE Norwood Daycare Center Owner Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Child & Child Pornography

NYPD Officer Arrested in The Bronx on Several Charges

UPDATE University Heights: Police Appeal for Help Locating 15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

Bronx-based NYPD Lieutenant Arrested in the 49th Precinct

Wakefield: Two Sought following Armed Home Invasion

Fordham Manor: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable for Units at 2754 Creston Avenue