Safety

Update: Missing 36-Year-Old Pelham Gardens Man Found in Good Health

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD confirmed in the early hours of Wednesday, June 16, that Christophe Lopez, 36, of 2437 Bouck Avenue in Pelham Gardens, has been found in good health and condition. He had been reported missing late on Tuesday night.   Prior to being found, Lopez had last been seen on Tuesday, June 15, at around 11.30 a.m. at his home. He is described as male, approximately 5 feet tall, Hispanic, weighing around 240 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, and had last been seen wearing a black shirt, black shorts, and white sneakers.   Anyone with information with regard to


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State Comptroller Releases Economic Report on The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the Bronx harder than any other borough by several measures, according to an economic analysis released on June 8 by the New York State comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli, with one finding showing that only 61.3 percent of households had reliable internet, compared to a range of 69.5 to 78 percent across the city, as previously reported by Norwood News.    To address this, the comptroller’s office reported that as part of a recent deal, the City expects fiber-optic infrastructure to reach 500,000 new households citywide (no deadline was specified), including households in Norwood, Fordham, University Heights, Bedford


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Assembly Passes Bill Mandating Ongoing Training of Forensic Evaluators of Child Abuse Cases

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A landmark bill (A2375B) which creates new standards for those working in a profession that often holds significant influence in the outcomes of custody and visitation hearings has been passed in New York State Assembly, as confirmed by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81) on Friday, June 11.    The legislation adds new requirements for child custody forensic evaluators. Under the bill, such evaluators must be New York State-licensed psychologists, social workers, or psychiatrists who have undergone biennial domestic violence-related training. The legislation also tasks the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to work with the New York State Coalition


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Olinville: Search for Missing 15-Year-Old Girl

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old from Olinville. Mariyah Roman of 3764 Bronx Boulevard was reported missing on Sunday, June 6, in the 47th precinct.   Mariyah was last seen by her mother on Sunday, June 6, at around 5 a.m., inside her home. It was further reported that she was later observed by a third party on Monday, June 7, at approximately 5 a.m. at the corner of White Plains Road and Burke Avenue, located in the area between the Parkside Housing Project and Gun Hill Houses.   She


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Bronx CB7 May General Meeting Sees New Officer Nominations & Veterans Fare Discounts

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT
  A jam-packed agenda extended the May Bronx Community Board 7 (CB7) general board meeting to just under two hours. Much of the meeting, held on May 25, was spent going over the nominations for incoming officer positions for the upcoming year, including chairperson, first vice chair, second vice chair, third vice chair, treasurer, and secretary. Several motions were also passed, including those relating to requested letters of support from the board to different city agencies and elected officials.   Each year, during the general board’s May meeting, nominations are made for new officer positions, and the final vote is


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Bronxites Mark Gun Violence Awareness Month as May Sees 271% increase in Shooting Victims

By DAVID GREENE
June marks Gun Violence Awareness Month across the country. In the Bronx, lawmakers pushed for more stringent gun reform laws, increased federal funding for local cure violence programs, an anti-gun violence rally took place along Valentine Avenue, and other rallies are planned throughout the remainder of the month, all in efforts to address what has long been categorized as a gun violence epidemic.   Bronx shooting incidents were up 190 percent in May, compared to May 2020, while the number of shooting victims in the borough over the month increased by 271 percent, compared to the same period last year.


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Biaggi Addresses Victim-Blaming of Female Rape Survivors as Poll Finds Men Twice as Likely to Binge Drink

A majority of women, when under the influence of alcohol, are more likely to be raped. The data has been out there since 2004 when a study published by the National College of Medicine found that roughly one in 20 women surveyed reported being raped, and nearly three quarters of the victims were raped while intoxicated.   Despite this, almost twenty years later, New York State law still stigmatizes victims of sexual crimes, protecting only those victims who become mentally incapacitated through intoxication at the hands of a third party e.g. through a date-rape drug. Some Albany lawmakers are aiming


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Fordham Manor: Search for Missing 13-Year-Old Girl

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a teenager who lives in Fordham Manor, in the 52nd precinct.   Elena Figueroa, 13, of 2683 Creston Avenue, in the Bronx, was last seen Sunday, June 6, at around 11 p.m., leaving her home. She is described as female, approximately 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 120 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair. Her clothing description at the time of her disappearance was unknown. A photo of Elena is attached.   Anyone with information in regard to this missing person is asked to call


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Fieldston: Search for Missing 12-Year-Old Girl

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 12-year-old girl who was reported missing in the 50th precinct. Denyea Fludd of 5050 Iselin Avenue, in the Fieldston section of The Bronx was last seen on Saturday, June 5, at around 10 a.m., leaving her home.   She is described as female, of a medium build, Black, has black hair, and was last seen wearing a multi-colored bonnet (hair tie), multi-colored leggings, a black shirt, and white socks.   A photo of Denyea is attached. Anyone with information in regard to this missing person is


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