52 Pct August “Cop of The Month” Arrested One of Ángel Miguel Mendoza Hernandez’s Alleged Killers

By DAVID GREENE

During the September monthly meeting of the 52nd Precinct Community Council, Police Officer Klorentin Nokaj was presented with the “Police Officer of the Month” award for August for apprehending two armed males.

Kingsbridge: Off-Duty Cop Assigned to Manhattan NYCHA Service Area Hit with DUI

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said an off-duty police officer assigned to an area of Manhattan was arrested on Friday, Oct. 17, in the confines of the 50th Precinct, which covers the Bronx neighborhoods of Kingsbridge, Fieldston, Riverdale, Marble Hill, and Spuyten Duyvil.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on NYC Mayor Eric Adams Dropping Out of Mayoral Election

By DAVID GREENE

Although no official announcement from the company has been made, it looks as if check cashing giant Pay-O-Matic has ceased operations after 50 years in business and the future of over 100 locations across the five boroughs, including 37 across The Bronx remains uncertain.

UPDATE Suave Drilly, Drill Rap Artist from Norwood Area, Shot Dead in the South Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A Norwood/Bedford Park-based rapper whose real name is John Martinez was shot and killed in the Mott Haven section of The Bronx on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 15, police said. According to various sources, Martinez is known as drill rap artist, Suave Drilly.

Bedford Park: Police Appeal for Help Locating 30-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 30-year-old woman reported missing from Bedford Park.

UPDATE Bronx Democrats Endorse Mamdani for Mayor

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Democratic mayoral nominee and Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (A.D. 36) was back in The Bronx on Sept. 2 when he was joined by a majority of Bronx elected officials from the Bronx Democratic Party, alongside New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Public Advocate Jumanne Williams as they gave the candidate their formal endorsement in his upcoming bid to win the mayoral general election on Nov. 4.

University Heights: Four Sought for Gunpoint Robbery on Jerome Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the four people seen in the attached video and photos who they say are wanted in connection with a gunpoint robbery that occurred in the University Heights section of The Bronx.

Norwood: Woman Sought for Knifepoint Robbery on 210th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo who they say is wanted in connection with a knifepoint robbery that occurred in Norwood.

Fordham Heights: No Injuries Reported after Fire Breaks out in Morris Ave Building Pending Demolition

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no injuries reported after a residential fire broke out in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Saturday morning, Oct. 11, just a few hours before the Fordham Road Fair kicked off a few blocks away.

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52 Pct August “Cop of The Month” Arrested One of Ángel Miguel Mendoza Hernandez’s Alleged Killers

Kingsbridge: Off-Duty Cop Assigned to Manhattan NYCHA Service Area Hit with DUI

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on NYC Mayor Eric Adams Dropping Out of Mayoral Election

UPDATE Suave Drilly, Drill Rap Artist from Norwood Area, Shot Dead in the South Bronx

Bedford Park: Police Appeal for Help Locating 30-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing

UPDATE Bronx Democrats Endorse Mamdani for Mayor

University Heights: Four Sought for Gunpoint Robbery on Jerome Avenue

Norwood: Woman Sought for Knifepoint Robbery on 210th Street

Fordham Heights: No Injuries Reported after Fire Breaks out in Morris Ave Building Pending Demolition