Ritchie Torres Endorses Kathy Hochul in her Gubernatorial Reelection Bid

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced his endorsement of Kathy Hochul for reelection as governor of New York on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

UPDATE Palestinian Advocate Seemingly Arrested at Memorial for NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

A Bronx Palestinian advocate appears to have been arrested after he heckled Democratic U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15), a staunch defender of Israel, while the congressman spoke at a memorial service in the Wakefield section of The Bronx on Friday, Aug. 1, for fallen NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam of the 47th Precinct, a Bangladeshi American Muslim.

Year-to-Date Rape Stats Climb in 46th, 50th & 52nd Precincts as of Aug 10

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Rape statistics have climbed in the 46th, 50th and 52nd Precincts as of Aug. 10 according to the latest major crime statistics from the NYPD.

UPDATE Charlotte Gardens: Man Sought for Questioning after Rape of 15-Year-Old Girl inside Apartment

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photo who they say is wanted for questioning in connection with a rape that occurred in the vicinity of the Charlotte Gardens section of the Bronx.

Bronx High School Guidance Counselor Charged with Having Sexual Affair with Student

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Aug. 15 that a Yonkers woman who worked as a guidance counselor at a Bronx high school has been indicted on third-degree rape and additional charges for repeatedly having sex with a teenage boy who was a student in her school.

Wife of Bronx NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam Gives Birth to Baby Boy

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Jamila Islam, the wife of NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam, who was fatally shot during a Midtown Manhattan mass shooting last month, gave birth to a new baby body at a Manhattan hospital on Sunday, Aug. 17, police officials said on Monday, Aug. 18.

Belmont: Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty after Allegedly Abusing & Malnourishing 9 Dogs

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said a 27-year-old man has been arrested on aggravated animal cruelty charges in the Belmont section of The Bronx.

Kingsbridge: Six Sought for Gang Assault & Robbery of 18-Year-Old inside McDonalds

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached video and photos who they say are sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in Kingsbridge.

NWS: Isolated Severe Thunderstorms Expected on Sunday Aug. 17 & Update on Hurricane Erin

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York branch of the National Weather Service (NWS) advised on Saturday that there is potential for isolated severe thunderstorms on Sunday, Aug. 17, with damaging winds being the primary threat.

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Ritchie Torres Endorses Kathy Hochul in her Gubernatorial Reelection Bid

UPDATE Palestinian Advocate Seemingly Arrested at Memorial for NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam

Year-to-Date Rape Stats Climb in 46th, 50th & 52nd Precincts as of Aug 10

UPDATE Charlotte Gardens: Man Sought for Questioning after Rape of 15-Year-Old Girl inside Apartment

Bronx High School Guidance Counselor Charged with Having Sexual Affair with Student

Wife of Bronx NYPD Det. First Grade Didarul Islam Gives Birth to Baby Boy

Belmont: Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty after Allegedly Abusing & Malnourishing 9 Dogs

Kingsbridge: Six Sought for Gang Assault & Robbery of 18-Year-Old inside McDonalds

NWS: Isolated Severe Thunderstorms Expected on Sunday Aug. 17 & Update on Hurricane Erin