Safety

Kingsbridge: Man Sought following Robbery of 14-Year-Old Girl

By SÍLE MOLONEY
THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s help locating the person seen in this video who department officials say is sought in connection to a robbery that occurred in Kingsbridge. Video courtesy of the NYPD The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the individual seen in the attached video and photos who department officials say is sought in connection to a robbery that occurred in Kingsbridge.   Police said that on Sunday, June 25, at around 3.40 p.m., a 14-year-old female victim was approached from behind by a person unknown to her in front of 3900


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UPDATE University Heights: 12-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing Safely Located

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD said a 12-year-old boy reported missing from University Heights has been safely located.   Prior to being located, police had said that Ruben Rodriguez, 12, had last been seen on Friday, June 23, at around 7 a.m., leaving his home. They said he was described as male, around 4 feet, 9 inches tall, weighed around 125 pounds, has brown eyes and black hair. Prior to being located, they said he had last been seen wearing black pants and a white shirt.    

New Bronx Research Shows Poor Air Quality Leads to Longer Hospital Stays for Children with Asthma

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Children with asthma spend more time in the hospital when there is a greater amount of “particulate matter” (PM 2.5) i.e. tiny pieces of solids or liquids, and Ozone (O₃), a colorless gas, in the air, according to a new study by researchers at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) in Norwood. The study was published in the Journal of Asthma just days after New York City was blanketed in wildfire smoke from the recent Canadian wildfires, as reported.   In what was described as a first-of-its-kind study in children led by pediatric hospitalist Elissa B. Gross D.O., M.P.H, the investigators


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Bronx Couple Charged with Imprisoning & Endangering Two Girls Aged 3 and 4 Years Old

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Monday, June 26, that a Bronx woman and her boyfriend have been charged with what was described as the horrific neglect of the woman’s two young daughters, who were found by police locked in a feces-dotted room, naked and bruised, and eating bits of a foam mattress.   Clark said, “The defendants allegedly kept these little girls in a house of horrors. They illegally occupied an apartment and left the children alone without food or clothing. Fortunately, police rescued the girls, and a nurse discovered signs of abuse for which they


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NYC Emergency Management Advises New Yorkers to Prepare for Severe Thunderstorm on June 26  

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Emergency Management Department (EMS) issued a travel advisory for Monday afternoon, June 26, through Tuesday, June 27. EMS officials said according to the National Weather Service, New York City may experience scattered showers with the potential for severe thunderstorms starting late afternoon through the evening.   They said the severe thunderstorms may affect the evening’s commute, with rain expected to continue into Tuesday morning. Rain amounts will range from a quarter of an inch to half an inch. There is also a potential for minor flooding in poor drainage areas. NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol said,


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Bedford Park: Search for One after Attempted Robbery in Transit

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking the public for help identifying the person seen in the attached photo who department officials say is sought in connection with an attempted robbery that occurred in transit on a northbound 4 train.   Police said that on Thursday, June 22, at around 6.15 a.m., a 27-year-old male victim was on a moving northbound 4 train when he was approached by another passenger who snatched his cellphone. They said that as the train entered the Bedford Park Boulevard – Lehman College subway station, both the victim and the phone snatcher exited the train.   They said


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Elected Officials Join BronxNet for Formal Opening of New Studio in the South Bronx

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT
  BronxNet, the public TV network which serves the borough, has expanded its operations to include a new location in the South Bronx at 441 Westchester Avenue. Officially named the BronxNet Media + Technology Studios at La Central, it is a short walk from the Hub, the commercial heart of the South Bronx at Third Avenue and East 149th Street.   Elected officials joined network executives and personalities for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 11. Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined other elected officials including State Senators José M. Serrano (S.D. 29), and Luis Sepúlveda (S.D. 32), Assembly Members


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Fordham Manor: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 70-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is appealing to the public for help locating a missing 70-year-old man from Fordham Manor.   Police said that the Billy Gore of 2545 University Avenue was last seen on Sunday, June 25, at around 6.24 p.m., leaving his home located at 2545 University Avenue. Police said he is described as male, Black, is around 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs around 185 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair. They said Gore was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt with a ‘Nike’ symbol on the front, black pants, black sneakers and a blue baseball hat.  


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Morris Park: Police Appeal to Public for Help Locating 17-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is appealing to the public for help locating a 17-year-old girl from Morris Park who was reported missing on Saturday, June 24.   Police said Britney Hernandez of 957 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY was last seen on Friday, June 23, at around 6 a.m. inside her home. Police said she is described as having a light complexion with brown eyes and black hair and is around 5 feet, 3 inches tall. They said she weighs around 120 pounds and wears glasses.   Anyone with information regarding this missing person is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime


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