Theory 9 Inc. Honored for Work with “Rising Kings”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The following is an extended version of the story that appears in our latest print edition. A last-minute change of venue brought District 14 City Councilwoman Pierina Sanchez to P.S. 8 in Bedford Park on March 2 to present a proclamation on behalf of the New York City Council to Bronx local nonprofit, Theory 9, for what was described as the group’s continued community service and support of its “Rising Kings” basketball teams. Established in 2019, Theory 9 has hosted many holiday events, basketball tournaments, and food drives in and around the Kingsbridge neighborhood, and its organizers, including Shakir

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached media who are sought in connection to a robbery that occurred on the border of the Williamsbridge and Laconia neighborhoods. It was reported to police that on Thursday, March 16, at approximately 4 p.m., the victim, a 13-year-old boy, was aboard an MTA Bus BX31 heading westbound on Eastchester Road and Boston Road. Police said two male individuals boarded the bus, forced the victim off of it, and then proceeded to kick him multiple times about the head and body. They then stole the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Friday, March 24, that two Bronx men were sentenced to prison for their roles in the illegal selling of multiple firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices to an undercover NYPD officer. According to the prosecution, the weapons included so called “ghost guns” and assault rifles, and two of the guns had been used in prior shootings. Clark said in the context of the announcement, “The community is safer thanks to the undercover officer who stopped the recycling of these weapons. Two of the recovered guns had been used in shootings

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 23-year-old man reported missing from the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx. It was reported to police that Sean Mercedes of 3034 Albany Crescent was last seen leaving his residence on Friday, March 24, 2023, at approximately 0500 hours. He is described as male, is 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 155 pounds, is Hispanic, and has brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants, and black work boots. Anyone with information in regard to the whereabouts of this missing person is asked to

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A man has died following a road accident in Bedford Park, police said. The incident occurred on Thursday, March 23, at around 9.43 p.m., according to the NYPD who said officers from the 52nd Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a motor vehicle collision that involved a pedestrian who had been struck at the intersection of East 198th Street and Grand Concourse. An NYPD spokesperson said, “Upon arrival, officers observed an unidentified adult male pedestrian, unconscious and unresponsive, lying on the roadway with head trauma. EMS responded to the location and transported the aided male to St.

By ARIEL PACHECO

During the health and human services committee meeting for Bronx Community Board 7 (CB7) in February, a representative from NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB) provided updates to over a dozen participants in attendance on several topics, including a citywide behavioral health project, new-look ambulances, and Botanical Garden parking for NCB staff. According to Alfredo Jones, a representative from NCB, NYC Health+Hospitals, the City’s public hospital system, received a memo from Gov. Kathy Hochul requesting the provision of 253 additional behavioral health beds across City hospitals to address the behavioral and mental health needs of New Yorkers.

By DAVID GREENE

A fire that destroyed a small outhouse office for a parking garage in Bedford Park as well as a truck parked next to it remains under investigation according to the FDNY, while one car owner alleges 40-mile-per-hour winds brought down a powerline in the area, sparking the fire. Fire officials were called to 2 J’s Parking Lot, located at 2768 Webster Avenue, between East 198th Street and Oliver Place at 7.52 p.m. on Monday, March 13, for a reported “shed / trailer fire” in the back of the lot. The “all-hands” fire brought 12 fire units, comprising 60 firefighters

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Police Department said a 72-year-old woman has died, and a 46-year-old male driver of a motorcycle and a 17-year-old pedestrian were both hospitalized following a motorcycle accident in the Allerton section of The Bronx. Police said that on Wednesday, March 22, at around 4.30 p.m., officers from the 49th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a motor vehicle collision in which a pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Pelham Parkway and Williamsbridge Road, within the confines of the 49 Precinct. A police spokesperson said, “A preliminary investigation on scene determined that a 46-year-old

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 15-year-old girl reported missing from University Heights on Tuesday, March 21. It was reported to police that Lavender Rawlings of 2121 Cedar Avenue, Bronx, NY, was last seen on Monday, March 20, at around 2.30 p.m., leaving her home. She is described as female, is 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 110 pounds, is Black with a dark complexion, has a thin build, black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a red winter jacket, black leggings and brown Uggs boots. Anyone with information regarding this missing