Safety

Bronx DA’s Office: Join 5K Run Walk Roll Against Gun Violence & Get Free Yankees Tickets!

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Friday, June 3, that the first 300 people who register for and complete the 5K Run Walk Roll Against Gun Violence, on Saturday, June 4, to kick off Gun Violence Awareness Month, will win two free Yankees game tickets.   In the context of the announcement, Clark said, “Everyone is welcome to join in this 5K, which is at once a healthy, fun way to spread awareness of gun violence, and a resounding message that we have had enough of gunfire in our streets. We, in The Bronx know all too well


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UPDATE Tracey Towers Management & Department of Buildings Dispute DOB Violations Status

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY
The public relations firm representing Jerome Park’s Tracey Towers housing complex, responded to a Norwood News story published in our April 21-May 4 edition, in which we reported on a wall collapse and stop work order in place by New York City Department of Buildings (DOB), which temporarily shut the Tracey Towers playground.   In the statement issued by Bill Corbett of Corbett Public Relations, with copy to a second PR firm representative, Don Miller of West End Strategies, on Monday, May 2, Corbett wrote, “The safety of residents and the public remains the number one priority of Tracey Towers Associates.


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Fordham Manor: 53-Year-Old Man Assaulted with Metal Object

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance locating the person seen in the attached video who is sought for questioning in connection to an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor, located in the 52nd precinct. It was reported to police that on Wednesday, June 1, at approximately 5.59 p.m., inside 2460 Davidson Avenue, a 53-year-old man got into a verbal dispute with the suspect.   “The victim left the location and was followed by the individual to 14 West Fordham Road [in University Heights],” police said. As the victim was walking in front of the location, police said


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NYC DOH: Legionnaires’ Disease Spreads in The Bronx with 2 Dead amid 24 Cases

By SÍLE MOLONEY
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) confirmed on Wednesday, June 1, that two people have now died from Legionnaires’ disease and the number of cases has increased to 24 since May 3. Health officials said four people are currently hospitalized. The latest figures were shared as part of an update into the investigation into a community cluster of the disease identified in the Highbridge and Melrose sections of The Bronx (ZIP codes 10452 and 10456) and bordering communities, as announced by the department and reported on Saturday, May 21, by Norwood News.   “The remediation ordered by the


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Bedford Park: Search for 16-Year-Old Missing Teen

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 16-year-old male reported missing from Bedford Park.   It was reported to police that Musapha Thiam, of 2781 Marion Avenue was last seen leaving his home on Thursday, May 31, at approximately 11 a.m. He is described as being around 5 feet, 11 inches tall, and weighs 180 pounds. His clothing description was unknown. 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 their tips anonymously by logging onto


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University Heights: Bronx Man Charged with Attempted Murder & Attempted Rape in Building Hallway

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Wednesday, May 25, that a Bronx man was charged with attempted murder, attempted rape, along with additional charges for allegedly sexually assaulting, strangling, and beating a woman inside a University Heights building.   According to the prosecution’s investigation, inside a hallway in a building on Davidson Avenue on March 11, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the defendant, Jason Dickerson, 34, of Bailey Avenue in Kingsbridge Heights, allegedly offered the victim, a 27-year-old woman, money for sex. She complied and after engaging in sexual acts, Dickerson demanded his money back.   When the woman


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UPDATE NWS Issues Thunderstorm & Flooding Warning on Thursday, June 2, until 5.45 p.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City office of the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Bronx county and nearby regions on Sunday, May 22, until 4:15 p.m.   “A severe thunderstorm was located over Oradell, or over Paramus, moving southeast at 25 mph,” NWS officials said. “Wind gusts of 60 mph are expected,” according to the agency’s radar. Officials said to expect damage to trees and power lines. “This severe thunderstorm will be near Bergenfield and Norwood around 3.50 p.m., Fort Lee and Englewood around 4 p.m., Yonkers, Harlem and Riverdale around 4.05 p.m., Mott Haven, East Tremont


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UPDATE Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Security in Bronx Schools in the Context of Mass Shootings

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY
  With a series of recent mass shootings taking place around the country, this week, we asked readers their thoughts on school security and if they felt Bronx Schools were prepared for a potential mass shooting in the borough.   “I work in a school, and I don’t think they’re doing enough for gun control either, and with all the mass shootings, I am concerned for myself and my family. I do have a son going to kindergarten, so I’m pretty concerned because the public schools are not too safe. I think the gun violence is terrible in The Bronx.


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