NYPD: Woman Charged with Alleged Assault on Husband in Van Cortlandt Village

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police are seen responding to a reported assault at 112 Van Cortlandt Avenue West in the Van Cortlandt Village section of The Bronx on Monday morning, Oct. 17, 2022 at 7.10 a.m. Video courtesy of the Citizens’ App. A woman was charged with an alleged assault on her husband in the Van Cortlandt Village section of The Bronx, police said. According to the NYPD, officers responded to an incident at 112 Van Cortlandt Avenue West at 7.10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 17. An NYPD spokesperson said, “A 37-year-old female, Unme Tanjina, was charged with assault for striking a

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 58-year-old male motorcyclist has died following a fatal road accident at the entrance to the site of a since-abandoned shelter targeted for asylum seekers at the entrance to Orchard Beach parking lot. On Friday, Oct. 14, at around 6.51 p.m., police from the 45th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding the collision which occurred on Park Drive at the entrance/exit to Orchard Beach parking lot. A police spokesperson said, “Upon arrival, officers observed a 58-year-old male, unconscious and unresponsive, with trauma about the head and body.” The spokesperson added, “EMS responded to the location and transported

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Permits have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new 15-story, mixed-use building at 1298 Inwood Avenue in the Highbridge section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between West 169th Street and Clarke Place West, the lot is 3-minute walk from the 170th Street subway station, serviced by the 4 train. David Sjauw under the 1298 Inwood Developers LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed 162-foot-tall development will yield 123,422 square feet, with 112,439 square feet designated for residential space and 10,983 square feet for community facility space.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 75-year-old man reported missing in Fordham Manor. Officers from the 52nd Precinct said Nigel Bloomfield of 50 East 191st Street, Bronx, NY was last seen Friday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m., leaving his home. He is described as being around 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighs around 175 pounds, has a medium build, black eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing dark pants and a blue shirt with a red stripe. A photo of Bloomfield is attached. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Jerome Gun Hill BID’s 21st Annual Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, from noon to 5 p.m. on Jerome Avenue between East Mosholu Parkway North and East Gun Hill Road in the Norwood section of The Bronx. Come celebrate Fall in the Jerome Gun Hill BID and enjoy food, three musical performances, shopping, games, arts & crafts, pet adoption and a pumpkin giveaway! To get involved as a sponsor, volunteer, vendor, or community organization, you can call the BID at (718) 324-4946 or click here for more information. According to the organizing team, the

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

Nonprofit, Berry Awesome Blossom Empowered Sisters (“BABES”) held a back-to-school giveaway and “Stop the Violence” event at Cauldwell Avenue between 161st and 163rd Street, southwest of Forest Houses housing development, in Morrisania on Sept. 10. According to B.A.B.E.S., the group came together to make a difference in the lives of those who need help, adding that they were there to help those in need and for those who don’t know where else to turn to when they need something. They said they did just that at the recent Back-to-School event, adding that the area is underserved because there is “no

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 14-year-old girl from Fordham Manor who was reported missing on Friday, Oct. 6. It was reported to the police at the 52nd Precinct that Qulaya Daniels, 14, of 2681 Marion Avenue was last seen on Thursday, Oct. 6, at around 8.30 a.m., leaving her home. She is described as being 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs 120 pounds, is Black, has a thin build, brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing black jeans, a white t-shirt, white Nike sneakers and black jacket/sweater. Anyone with information

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A 26-year-old man is in critical condition, following a road collision in Mt. Hope, police said. On Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at around 7.30 p.m., officers from the 46th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a pedestrian who had been struck at the intersection of East 183rd Street and Creston Avenue. An NYPD spokesperson said, “A preliminary investigation determined that an unidentified male pedestrian, approximately 26-years-old, was attempting to cross Creston Avenue from east to west at East 183 Street, when he was struck by a 2018 Mercedes Benz C43 being operated by a 25-year-old male, which

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GoFundMe Page for Bedford Congregational Church Residents are being kindly asked to donate to support the upgrading of the heating system at Bedford Congregational Church, located at 309 East 201st Street in Bedford Park. Founded in 1889 and a designated landmark since 2000, the church is a 501c3 charity and provides space for local support groups battling addictions, as well as other congregations. A replacement oil tank is needed before the water pipes freeze and burst. To donate, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/warm-hearts-cold-church. Alternate Side Parking Alternate Side Parking regulations will be suspended Monday-Tuesday, October 17-18 in observance of Shemini Atzereth and Simchas Torah.