Safety

UPDATE National Weather Service: Flash Flood Watch in Effect in New York City through Tuesday, Oct. 26

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York’s National Weather Service (NWS) bureau issued a flash flood watch on Sunday, Oct. 24, for Southeast New York, including Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northeast Suffolk, Northern Nassau, Northern Queens, Northern Westchester, Northwest Suffolk, Orange, Putnam, Richmond (Staten Island), Rockland, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Nassau, Southern Queens, Southern Westchester and Southwest Suffolk counties, effective Monday, Oct. 25 through Tuesday, Oct. 26.   An identical flash flood watch has also been issued for the Tri State Area. From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon, a rapidly developing low pressure system south of Long Island will likely produce heavy rainfall across the


Read More

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Missing 30-Year-Old Man Found Deceased

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD has confirmed that the 30-year-old man who was reported missing on Thursday Oct. 21 from Fordham Manor has been found deceased inside Highbridge Park on West 167th Street and Edgecombe Avenue in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan.   The NYPD had sought the public’s assistance in locating Hancy Rodriguez of 2630 Kingsbridge Terrace in Fordham Manor, who had last been seen on Thursday, Oct. 21, at approximately 6 a.m., inside his home. He was described as a 30-year-old man, Hispanic, approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall, and weighed approximately 160 pounds.   Friends and colleagues of Rodriguez


Read More

Fully Vaccinated State Senator Alessandra Biaggi tests Positive for COVID-19

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Democratic State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (S.D. 34), who represents parts of the Bronx and Westchester counties, confirmed that she has tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated.   The senator wrote as part of her weekly update on Friday, Oct. 22, “On Thursday evening I tested positive for COVID-19. While I am fully vaccinated and have taken all CDC recommended safety precautions, I unfortunately contracted the virus. I am experiencing symptoms and currently isolating at home per CDC guidelines.”   Biaggi went on to say that as someone experiencing a breakthrough case, she wanted to take the time to


Read More

University Heights: Search for Missing 22-Year-Old Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 22-year-old woman who has been reported missing from the University Heights section of The Bronx, in the 52nd precinct.   It was reported to the police that Farzana Riche, 22, of 2275 Davidson Avenue in University Heights was last seen on Thursday, October 21, at approximately 6 p.m. in front of her home. She is described as female, approximately 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 100 pounds, Hispanic, has a slim build, black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, pink pants, and no shoes.


Read More

UPDATE Residents Unhappy with Tent “Encampment” on Mosholu Parkway  

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bedford Park residents have been getting more and more vocal about the unsightly, overflowing trash situation on Mosholu Parkway during their regular Bedford Mosholu Community Association (BMCA) meetings, as reported, but another issue which has also raised concern is the growing number of make-shift tents erected by homeless people along the parkway in recent weeks.   As one resident, who went by the Twitter username, @maminature30, tweeted on Monday, Oct. 18, “@EricDinowitzNYC, @norwoodnews, @NYCDHS, @NYPD52Pct How long before the encampment at Moshulu Parkway becomes a tent city? It already doubled in size since last week. Somebody needs to intervene.”  


Read More

UPDATE Attorney General Letitia James Secures $256M to Combat Opioid Crisis in NYC

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT
  New York State Attorney General Letitia James is delivering more than $256 million to New York City to stem the tide of opioid addiction and overdose. The announcement was made as part of a statewide campaign called, “Heal NY: Turning the Tide on the Opioid Crises.”   James made the announcement inside the auditorium of Lincoln Hospital, located at 234 E 149th St, in Mott Haven, on Oct. 4. The funds are part of a $1.5 billion legal settlement reached with various manufacturers and distributors of opioids, according to the attorney general’s office, and are earmarked for addiction abatement,


Read More

Oct. 23 Closure of Entrance Ramp from S/B Sheridan Boulevard to S/B Cross Bronx Expressway

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is advising motorists of a daytime closure of the entrance ramp from southbound Sheridan Boulevard to the southbound Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95) in the Bronx, on or about Saturday, Oct. 23 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.   Inclement weather could cause this closure to be rescheduled.   Detour signs and Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be in place during this closure to direct traffic to the entrance ramp to southbound Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95), located just before Rosedale Avenue. Southbound Bronx River Parkway traffic wanting to connect to southbound I-95 should


Read More

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on What to Cut from the $3.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

By DAVID GREENE
  This week, we asked readers their thoughts on what the Democrats should cut from the $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill to get it over the line to satisfy Republicans.   “Oh! Is that what they’re doing? No, I don’t think they should try and appease the Republicans. Well, they shouldn’t cut healthcare and they shouldn’t cut education. That’s a very hard decision. I know they have to vote on something. Kids need education because it’s bad out here. They need all the education they can get. Oh gosh, maybe the added healthcare for seniors is, maybe, the least important now.” Pamela


Read More

Fordham Manor: Group Assault of 21-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying eight individuals seen in the attached video who are sought for questioning in connection with a robbery that occurred in Fordham Manor, located in the 52nd precinct.   On Tuesday, Oct. 12, at approximately 9.22 p.m., the individuals approached a 21-year-old man in front of 4 West Kingsbridge Road. They proceeded to kick him, punch him and slash him in the face with a cutting instrument. They also stole the victim’s Android cellphone, before fleeing the location. EMS responded and transported the victim to an area hospital in stable condition.


Read More