Fordham Heights: Search for 46-Year-Old Missing Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Juan Guzman, 46, of 2051 Ryder Avenue in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx, who was reported missing on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Guzman was last seen Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 2.55 a.m., leaving his home. He is described as being approximately 6 feet, 1 inch tall, weighs 170 pounds, has a thin build with brown eyes and black hair. His clothing description at the time of his disappearance is unknown. Anyone with information in regard to this missing person is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime

Norwood News received unofficial reports of an overturned vehicle at Bedford Park Boulevard and Villa Avenue in the Bedford Park neighborhood of the Bronx. According to the Citizen’s App, the vehicle overturned around 11.20 a.m. on Friday, April 30. One neighbor who lives in the area was coming home at around 12.46 at which point, she said the street had been cleared. Reports posted on the Citizen’s App by witnesses/users said police, firefighters and EMS personnel were all at the scene and according to one user, the EMS team was treating one person for injuries. Video courtesy of

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An annual stakeholders event honoring award recipients was held on Wednesday, April 21, as part of NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi’s successful CureViolence program, called Stand Up To Violence (SUV). During the ceremony, the work of dedicated community partners was acknowledged, the progress made over the past year was on display, and the plan for peace in the year ahead was discussed. Present at the COVID-19 compliant event, which took place at Bronxwood International Church, located 3232 Lurting Avenue in the East Bronx, were NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi’s Stand Up To Violence (SUV) team, Pastor Jay Gooding, Assembly Member Nathalia

By MICHAEL HOROWITZ

As an American Jew, I try hard not to have a persecution complex when it comes to anti-Semitic acts, like last weekend’s attacks on four synagogues in the Fieldston and Riverdale sections of the Bronx, as reported by Norwood News. However, in retrospect, I view the attacks on these houses of worship as part of a trend that has engulfed our city, our state, and our nation ever since Donald Trump first ran for President of the United States. Trump successfully used scapegoating, as bigots and self-seeking politicians do, to increase support for his causes and cover up

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Laura Gregorio-Oxi, 13, of 227 East 203rd Street in Bedford Park, who has been reported missing in the 52nd precinct. Laura was last seen at her home on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at approximately 11 a.m. She is described as a female, approximately 4 feet, 9 inches tall, Hispanic, weighs 130 pounds, is of a medium build, has dark brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a green jacket, multi-colored pants, black shirt and pink sneakers. Anyone with information with regard to this missing person is asked to call

By DAWN CLANCY

This week marks National Volunteer Week and opportunities to support Bronxites abound at the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC). MMCC is currently seeking volunteers to help distribute food at the center’s community food pantry. Open to the public four times a month, the pantry operates on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. “The pantry is a direct response to COVID,” said Lenora Sealey, director of support services at MCCC. “Before the pandemic we were servicing 800 people a month. Now, we’re servicing close to 3,000. It’s people

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Stand Up To Violence (SUV), NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi’s successful CureViolence program, will be hosting their annual stakeholders event on Wednesday, April 21, at 6 p.m., during which the work of dedicated community partners in this regard will be acknowledged, the progress made over the past year will be displayed, and the plan for peace in the year ahead will be discussed. Present at the event will be NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi’s Stand Up To Violence (SUV) team, Pastor Jay Gooding, Assembly Member Nathalia Fernández, and other honored guests. The presentation and awards will be handed out in a

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect on Wednesday, April 21 for Manhattan, Queens and The Bronx, with 60 mph winds and small hail the main threats, according to NY1 Weather. Newark, all of NE New Jersey in the new severe t-storm warning: https://t.co/rkLKC6eX4d — NY1 Weather (@NY1weather) April 21, 2021 Hailstone has since been reported in The Bronx. Hailing here in the Bronx! @johndavittontv @NY1weather pic.twitter.com/wj2uZmzPbD — Mike Guglielmo (@Magugs14) April 21, 2021

Allerton: Search for Missing 69-Year-Old Nursing Home Resident

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Rajwantie Saran, 69, of Beth Israel Nursing Home, located at 612 Allerton Avenue in the Allerton section of The Bronx, in the 49th precinct. It was reported to the police that Saran was last seen Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 5 p.m., leaving her home. She is described as being approximately 5 inches tall, weighs 127 pounds, has a thin build, brown eyes and grey hair. She was last seen wearing a blue top, pink pants and flip flops. Anyone with information in regards to