Safety

Edenwald: NYPD Appeal for to Public for Information on Man Arrested for Alleged Sex Crimes

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help to provide further information on a person arrested for various alleged sex-related crimes.   It was reported to police that sometime between June 14 and June 19, 2022, inside of the home of the arrested individual, he allegedly sexually assaulted at least two adult females.   Police said Kemoy Royal, 32, of 3716 Pratt Avenue from the Edenwald section of The Bronx, was arrested on Sunday, June 19, at 6.27 a.m. in connection with the incidents.   According to the NYPD, the first sex crime took place on Wednesday, June 15, at


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Allerton: Search for 17-Year-Old Missing Teen

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 17-year-old male reported missing in Allerton.   Dylan Cuadro of 660 Arnow Avenue was last seen Tuesday, June 21, at approximately 2 a.m., leaving his home. He is described as male, is approximately 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighs 230 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes. “He was last seen wearing a red shirt, gray shorts, and black sneakers,” police said. Anyone with information regarding this missing person 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


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UPDATE Neighborhood Notes: Early Voting, Bronx Bus Redesign Goes Live, City Redistricting & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY & EMILY SAWAKED
Local People Reported Missing in Recent Weeks   A 22-year-old woman was reported missing in the Norwood section of The Bronx. Click here for more details. A 29-year-old man was reported missing in the Wakefield section of The Bronx. Click here for more details. A 75-year-old man was reported missing from Van Cortlandt Village. Click here for more details. A 16-year-old girl was reported missing from Bedford Park. Click here for more details. A 68-year-old man was reported missing in the Wakefield section of The Bronx. Click here for more details. A 76-year-old woman was reported missing from Kingsbridge Heights. Click


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Bedford Park: Woman & Two Dogs Struck in Hit & Run

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Police said a 55-year-old woman was brought to hospital and one of her two dogs died after they were struck in a hit and run incident in Bedford Park.   On Tuesday, June 14, at approximately 9.07 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a motor vehicle collision, involving a pedestrian who had been struck at the intersection of Mosholu Parkway and Paul Avenue, located in the 52nd precinct.   “Upon arrival, officers observed a 55-year-old female pedestrian with a contusion to the forehead and complaint of pain to her left hand,” police said. “EMS responded to the


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UPDATE Elections 2022: Jeffrey Dinowitz Looks Forward Not Back

By SÍLE MOLONEY
As the incumbent assemblyman representing Assembly District 81 since 1994, Jeffrey Dinowitz is both a seasoned politician and candidate when it comes to election campaigns. He has seen off a number of political challengers over the course of his political career to retain his Northwest Bronx seat and appears adamant to keep it that way.   Given his many years in office, and the countless pieces of legislation on which he has worked throughout his career, Norwood News asked Dinowitz if he could speak to what he felt were the top three priorities for his current campaign. “It’s really hard


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MMCC Kids Rally Against Gun Violence as Nonprofit Celebrates its 80th Anniversary

By EMILY SAWAKED  
Dressed in orange, and carrying signs often bigger than themselves, children and teens who participate in various programs offered by Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC), took to the streets on Friday, June 3, to mark the beginning of Gun Violence Awareness Month.   Departing from the MMCC venue located at 3450 DeKalb Avenue in Norwood, the group seemed adamant to raise their voices in protest against the ongoing gun violence that plagues their lives each day in The Bronx, as well as the horrific mass shootings that have recently occurred across the nation.   As of June 5, 185 shootings


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Unionport: Search for 14-Year-Old Missing Girl

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 14-year-old girl reported missing in the Unionport section of The Bronx.   Janessa Perez of 1134 White Plains Road Apt. 2R Bronx, NY was last seen on Sunday, June 12, at 11 p.m., leaving her home. She is described as female, is around 4 feet, 11 inches tall, weighs around 120 pounds, is Hispanic, has brown eyes and black hair and was last seen wearing black shorts and a purple t-shirt.   Anyone with information regarding this missing person is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or


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Castle Hill: Unidentified Toddler Found on Street Corner Reunited with Family

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD said Tuesday that an unidentified toddler has been reunited with family after the child was found on a street corner late at night.   Police said on Monday, June 13, at around 11.02 p.m., police officers responded to a 911 call regarding a child who had been found at the corner of Randall Avenue and Olmstead Avenue in Castle Hill. “Upon arrival, police observed a male, approximately 2-years-old, who was found unattended at the location by a 29-year-old male witness,” police officials said.   They continued, “The child does not speak, but appears to be in good health.


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Biaggi-Backed Bill Establishing Rape Kit Tracking System Passes Assembly & Senate

By SÍLE MOLONEY
State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (S.D. 34) announced that on June 2 the State senate majority passed the bill she sponsored to establish a rape kit tracking system in New York State. The bill was also passed in the assembly, where it was sponsored by Assembly Member Amy Paulin, and now awaits sign-off by Gov. Kathy Hochul.   Bill S7867A/A9596 will direct the Division of Criminal Justice Services, in consultation with the State Department of Health, Office of Victim Services, Division of State Police, and the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Abuse to develop and implement a statewide electronic tracking


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