A Look Back on Legislative Actions Taken on the 2nd Anniversary of the Twin Parks Fire

As Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson organized a reflective memorial ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 9, to honor the 17 people, including 8 children, mostly of Gambian descent, who lost their lives in one of the deadliest fires in New York City’s history two years ago, we take a look back at the various legislative actions taken since then. The wreath-laying ceremony took place at Bronx Borough Hall on the second anniversary of the tragic Twin Parks fire which broke out in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on a fateful, cold Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, as snow lay on the roofs of cars and along the street.

AG James Announces Manslaughter Charges against Former NYPD Sergeant in Fatal Water Cooler Throw

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday, Jan. 23, that manslaughter charges were being brought against former New York City Police Department (NYPD) Sgt. Erik Duran, 37, of Putnam County, following a police-involved operation, as reported, during which a water cooler was thrown at Bronx man, Eric Duprey, 30, in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx last August, resulting in his death.

Edenwald: Two Sought following Nonfatal Shooting

The NYPD is appealing to the public for help identifying and locating the people seen in the attached photo who they say are sought for questioning in connection to an assault (shooting) that occurred in the Edenwald section of The Bronx.