Manhattan Man Charged with Attacking NYC Transit Worker at Pelham Bay Park Subway Station

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Thursday, Sept. 22, that a Manhattan man has been hit with second-degree assault and additional charges for attacking an NYC Transit Authority employee in the Pelham Bay Park subway station, during which he allegedly slammed him to the ground, causing him to break some bones. In the context of the announcement, Clark said the employee was simply doing his job, cleaning and checking on conditions at the Pelham Bay Park station, during which time he approached a man who the employee was told was harassing people. “The defendant approached the employee

By DAVID GREENE

Police are looking for the driver of a stolen 2005 BMW which plowed into two parked cars on Jerome Avenue in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx. Witnesses told Norwood News the driver of the stolen car was observed exiting it and walking away from the vehicle, before later returning, calmly removing his belongings from its interior and from the trunk, and then disappearing once again before police arrived at the scene. Upon further investigation, NYPD officials said they learned the same vehicle had been reported stolen in Pennsylvania. An NYPD official told Norwood News that the crash

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD has released footage and photos of the early morning shooting that occurred in Norwood on Monday, Sept. 19, as reported, and the department is now asking for the public’s help locating the individual seen in the attached media who is sought in connection to the assault. It was reported to police that on Monday, Sept. 19, at around 5.45 a.m., in front of 365 East 204th Street, an armed person chased a 31-year-old man on foot and fired multiple shots, striking the 31-year-old male victim in the back, chest, ear, and hand. As reported, the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said on Thursday, is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 13-year-old boy from Wakefield who is reported as missing. Police said Iqbal Nazir of Wakefield in The Bronx was seen leaving Chelsea Vocational High School, located at 131 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan on Monday, Sept. 19, at around 11.44 a.m. “He is described as a male, Hispanic, light complexion, 5’6”, approximately 180lbs, heavy build, bald head and no eyebrows,” a police spokesperson said. “He was last seen wearing a black polo shirt, blue jeans, [a] black baseball hat, black shoes and black glasses.”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said on Wednesday, Sept. 21, that a 70-year-old woman reported missing in Fordham Manor has been found. Prior to being located, it was reported to police in the 52nd Precinct that Teresa Thompson of University Avenue had last been seen on Tuesday, Aug. 30, at approximately 1.20 p.m., leaving her home. She was described as female, Black, approximately 5 feet, 8 inches in height, weighing around 250 pounds, with dark colored eyes and hair. She uses a black walker and had last been seen wearing a white tank top and tan leggings.

Bedford Park: Third-Story Fire at 3184 Villa Avenue Under Control

By SÍLE MOLONEY

FIRE AT 3184 Villa Avenue. Video courtesy of the Citizens’ App Twelve units, comprising 60 firefighters responded to a fire at 3184 Villa Avenue in Bedford Park on Monday evening, Sept. 19. The department issued a call for “all hands” to respond to a fire which broke out on the 3rd floor of the 4-story, multiple, residential dwelling at 6.17 p.m. Norwood News contacted the department for details of any injuries as well as the cause of the fire. A spokesperson responded, providing the main details of the incident and said the fire was brought under control at

By SÍLE MOLONEY

States hoping to enable so-called “SCOFFLAW” drivers to run a red light or speed through the streets of New York City may want to reconsider their actions. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81), who represents a large section of the Northwest Bronx, has introduced a new bill to counter legislative efforts in other U.S. states which seek to block the sharing [across states] of license plate and vehicle registration records in order to avoid red light camera and speed camera enforcement. The new bill was primarily motivated by a separate New Jersey bill that passed the State Senate earlier this

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said on Wednesday, Sept. 21, that a 45-year-old woman who had been reported missing in University Heights has been found. Prior to being located, it had been reported to police in the 52nd Precinct that Roxana Ventura, 45, of West 183rd Street had last been seen on Thursday, Sept. 15, at around 2 p.m. inside her home, located at West 183rd Street. She was described as female, with a light complexion, a medium build, brown colored eyes, and blonde hair. Her clothing description had been unknown.

Mt. Hope: Search for 76-Year-Old Missing Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a woman who has been reported missing in the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx. Leonora Bowes, 76, of 1777 Grand Concourse in The Bronx, was last seen on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at approximately 5 p.m., leaving her home. She is described as female, 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds, has brown eyes and grey hair. Her clothing description was unknown. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit