Safety

Norwood: Woman Assaulted, Robbed inside Car on Hull Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A woman was assaulted and robbed of a very large amount of cash while she was seated inside her car with a friend in Norwood on Monday afternoon, May 6, police saild. A 41-year-old woman was later arrested in connection with the incident.

Dinowitz Introduces Bill to Combat Concealment of Identity During Public Protests

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81) has introduced a new bill (A.10057A) to curb identity concealment in lawful assemblies, unlawful assemblies, or riots. According to Dinowitz, the bill addresses a concern that individuals hide their identities during public gatherings, evading accountability for their actions. He said the proposed legislation specifies exemptions for wearing personal protective equipment during declared public health emergencies, and attire worn for religious observance or customs.

Fordham Manor: Group of 7 Sought for Gang Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the people seen in the attached photos who they say are wanted in connection with an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor. 

As “Charged Lemonade” Removed from Some Menus amid Health Concerns, Read on to Check for Caffeine Levels in Different Products

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Following various media reports on Tuesday, May 7, that the Panera Bread restaurant chain is discontinuing its offering of “Charged Lemonade,” a caffeinated beverage, from its menu, following multiple lawsuits and causing a public relations nightmare for the company, consumers may want to know more about how they can find out what the amounts of caffeine are in various other caffeinated beverages.

Norwood: Four Sought for Gang Assault and Stabbing

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached video and photos who they say are sought in connection with a gang assault and stabbing that occurred in Norwood.

Manhattan College Holds Town Hall to Push for Closure of “Voluntary Intoxication Exclusion”

By ARIEL PACHECO
Lawmakers and activists gathered together with students and other groups at Manhattan College on April 11 for a town hall to discuss longstanding pending legislation aimed at protecting rape victims who may be voluntarily intoxicated at the time of the rape. The law aims to close a legal loophole in State law that currently helps protect those accused of rape from prosecution in situations where the victim is voluntarily intoxicated.