Fordham Manor: Search for 60-Year-Old Missing Man

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the 60-year-old man seen in the attached photo who was reported missing in Fordham Manor.   It was reported to police that Crayline Graham of 2720 Grand Concourse was last seen on Tuesday, June 21, at around 4 p.m., inside his home.   According to police, Graham is described as male, is 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighs around 145 pounds, is Black, has brown eyes and gray hair. He was last seen wearing a dark gray sweatshirt, dark gray dress pants and black shoes.   Anyone with information regarding this


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UPDATE NWS Issues Thunderstorm Warning for Thursday, July 21 until 8 p.m.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for July 21 until 8 p.m. for The Bronx, Queens, Manhattan Southeastern Bergen and Southern Westchester and a severe flash flood warning until 6 p.m.   NWS said a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. on July 21 for The Bronx, Manhattan and Southeastern Bergen and Westchester Counties.   At 12.52 p.m., the thunderstorm was located over Rutherford, and was moving east at 15 mph. A hazard of 60 mph wind gusts and one inch size hail is possible according to indicators from an NWS radar.  


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Wakefield: Search for 16-Year-old Missing Girl

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 16-year-old girl reported missing from Wakefield.   Police said Dayanara Diaz, of 4326 Richardson Avenue was last seen on Monday, July 18, at approximately 6.04 p.m., leaving her home. She is described as female, 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs approximately 110 pounds, is Hispanic, has brown eyes and long black hair. She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.   Anyone with information in regard to 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


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UPDATE How to Beat the Heat & Stay Cool This Week as Heat Advisory Extends to July 24 at 8 p.m.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory earlier this week which was originally due to be in effect until Wednesday, July 20, at 8 p.m., but NWS has since announced that the period of extreme heat will continue through Sunday, July 24 at 8 p.m. Temperatures of between 95 and 100 degrees were expected on Wednesday in New York City.   Heat index values in the upper 90s to around 100 are expected for New York City through Sunday, at 8 p.m., according to NWS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illness, health officials said. Heat


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Belmont: Anti-Prom Event Returns after 2-Year Hiatus on Friday, August 5

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the New York Public Library’s Belmont Library will be hosting the second ever Anti-Prom in The Bronx for kids ages 12 to 18 on Friday, August 5.   NYPL officials said “It will be a very fun event that offers an inclusive, safe space for attendees to embrace their sexuality, gender identity, culture, and style of dress. Anti-Prom will take place between 6:30 pm-9 pm eastern at 610 East 186th Street.”   Officials said this year’s theme is Bronx Rising, a celebration of the resilience and perseverance of Bronx teens both past and present,


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UPDATE NWS Issues Thunderstorm & Flood Warning for Monday, July 18 until 6 p.m.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for July 18 until 3.30 p.m. for The Bronx, Queens, Manhattan Southeastern Bergen and Southern Westchester and a severe flash flood warning until 6 p.m.   The thunderstorm was located over Riverdale / Norwood in The Bronx around 3.05 p.m. and moved east at 30 mph. Gust winds of up to 60 mph and hail of 0.75 inches may cause a hazard, according to a NWS radar.   INWS officials said residents should expect damage to trees and power lines.   The storm was expected to be near Flushing by


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Kingsbridge Heights: NYPD Offers Reward for Info on Person Sought following Non-Fatal Shooting

Detectives from the 52nd Precinct are requesting the public’s help locating the person seen in the attached photos who they say is sought for questioning in relation to a non-fatal shooting that occurred on the border of Fordham Manor and Kingsbridge Heights.    They said the incident took place at the corner of West Kingsbridge Road and Grand Avenue on July 16 at 2.30 a.m.     According to police, the person fired a gun, striking a victim in the leg. A reward of up to $3,500 is available in relation to the case. 🚨WANTED🚨for Non-Fatal Shooting at C/O West


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UPDATE Neighborhood Notes: Monkeypox Vax Updates, Free Yankees Tickets, August Primaries & More!

Beat the Heat  Amid the current heatwave, which has now been extended to July 24 at 8 p.m., for tips on how to beat the heat, click here. For more information on public pools, click here. It’s going to be a hot week in NYC. Take steps to stay safe & #beattheheat: ✅Keep cool and hydrated.✅Find your nearest cooling center: call @nyc311 or visit https://t.co/9PRlDTeUgY ✅Be a buddy and check on your neighbors.✅Stay informed and sign up for @NotifyNYC alerts. pic.twitter.com/9MUQVnU3m9 — NYC Emergency Management Commissioner (@NYCEMCommish) July 19, 2022 Con Edison Discounts  According to Bronx Community Board 7, this summer,


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Kingsbridge Heights: Armed Attempted Robbery

  The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photo who is sought regarding a non-fatal shooting involving two young men in their 20s in Wakefield. A police spokesperson said that on Sunday, July 10, at around 00.59 a.m., at the northeast corner of White Plains Road and East 240th Street, a 26-year-old male victim (Victim 1) observed his male companion (Victim 2) getting involved in a physical confrontation with an unknown individual.   The NYPD official said Victim 1 tried to intervene at which point, the perpetrator brandished a firearm


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