Wakefield: Search for Two Men Sought in connection with Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the people seen in the attached video and photographs who are sought in connection to a robbery that occurred in the 47th precinct. It was reported to police that on Friday June 11, at approximately 5.39 p.m., in front of 4138 Barnes Avenue, the two individuals knocked the 38-year-old male victim to the ground and then punched and kicked him before removing his money. The individuals fled into 4138 Barnes Avenue. The victim was treated for his injuries, which were reported as minor, at NYC Health and

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Officials from the MTA applauded news from City Hall on Friday, July 2, that New Yorkers can now request outreach assistance for individuals in the subway system via the 311 system. That includes those who are believed to be experiencing homelessness or a mental health crisis. Thanks to an important upgrade to the NYC311 system, subway riders can use the NYC311 app or web portal, or call or text to request homeless and mental health outreach assistance, or to identify non-aggressive panhandling. Prior to the upgrade, the 311 system did not recognize subway stations as a part of the

By DAVID GREENE

Police are looking for the gunman who shot and wounded a 33-year-old man in Bedford Park on Sunday, June 27 at 9.05 a.m. According to police the man was shot several times inside a five-story apartment building on East 199th Street, close to Marion Avenue, in the 52nd precinct. He sustained several gunshot wounds. EMS responded and transported the victim to St. Barnabas hospital in stable condition. There are no arrests at this time and the investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information with regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Con Edison crews are continuing the repair of equipment and the restoration of power for customers affected by the recent four-day heat wave and subsequent storm, the company confirmed on Thursday, July 1. Con Ed officials said their crews have worked non-stop, often in extreme heat conditions, in order to return power to customers who experienced outages over the course of the recent heat wave. About 1,000 customers remained out of service as of the Thursday afternoon, out of a total of 3.5 million customers, meaning the majority of customers were unaffected by the heat and the storm.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City area is experiencing severe weather, including scattered thunderstorms with wind gusts of up to 70 mph since June 30 and this may continue through Friday, July 2. Accordingly, New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is reminding all builders, contractors, crane operators, and property owners to secure their construction sites, buildings, and equipment. The department will be performing random spot-check inspections of construction sites around the city. If sites are not secured, the DOB will take immediate enforcement action – issuing violations and Stop Work Orders, where necessary. Winds may reach higher speeds and

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 69-year-old woman who was reported missing in the 52nd precinct. Teresa Thompson, 69, of 2553 University Avenue in Fordham Manor was last seen on Tuesday June 29, inside her home at approximately 5.14 p.m. She was reported missing on July 1, 2021, at 1.10 a.m. She is described as female, 5 feet, 4 inches tall, Black, weighs 285 pounds, has brown eyes and black hair, and was last seen wearing a white hat, an orange shirt and black sneakers. Anyone with information with regard to this missing person is asked

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Con Ed requested on Wednesday, June 30, that its customers refrain from using energy-intensive appliances, such as washers, dryers, and microwaves unless necessary, and to set air conditioners to the highest comfortable temperature possible, but many New Yorkers were quick to hit back in indignation, coming up instead with what they believed was an alternative quick fix to energy conservation: turn off Times Square… Con Ed said NWS forecasted maximum heat index values of 100-104 degrees for June 30, with heat indices on Thursday July 1 set to drop to the mid-80s. https://twitter.com/NYCMayor/status/1410324925064351754?s=20 As of 10 a.m. on

By DAVID GREENE

For the second time in a little over five weeks, two men were shot near East Gun Hill Road in Norwood and once again, police are searching for the gunman responsible. According to Detective Annette Shelton, the shooting took place outside of 3511 Hull Avenue, between East Gun Hill Road and East 211 Street, and was reported at 12:05 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29. Shelton stated, “Two 24 year-old males were shot in the back by an unidentified individual who fled eastbound on East Gun Hill Road.” A Citizens App video shows both men being placed on

By SÍLE MOLONEY

In response to a recent story by the NY Daily News in which it was reported that the MTA had permanently ended cash transactions at subway booths, having temporarily implemented the measure amid the pandemic in efforts to curtail the spread of the coronavirus, a torrent of criticism was unleashed towards the MTA on social media, with many, including local Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernández (A.D. 80), and recent candidate for Bronx borough president, blasting the decision, categorizing it as discriminatory. “We are judged as a society by how we treat our most vulnerable,” the assemblywoman wrote. “This decision is discriminatory

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Wakefield: Search for Two Men Sought in connection with Assault

Subway Customers Can Request Outreach Assistance via 311 for the First Time Ever

Bedford Park: 33-Year-Old Man Shot Several Times inside Residential Building

Con Ed Estimates 8.30 p.m. for Restoration of Remaining Bronx Power Outages following Storm

DOB Issues High Wind Advisory to Contractors, Crane Operators, Property Owners Amid Stormy Weather

Fordham Manor: Search for 69-Year-Old Missing Woman

Con Ed Calls To Curtail Unnecessary Power Usage; New Yorkers Say “Turn Off Times Square!”

Norwood: Second Double Shooting Reported near East Gun Hill Road

Update: MTA Clarifies Position on Acceptance of Cash for MetroCards, Citing Employee Health Concerns