UPDATE Morris Heights: 21-Year-Old Man Shot in the Head on Harrison Ave Dies, Murder Investigation Underway

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A crowd of about 100 people, including faith-based leaders, community activists, cure violence advocates, and several family members who have lost loved ones to violence gathered for a “Safer Streets Community Rally” outside the Kingsbridge Armory at West Kingsbridge Road and Reservoir Avenue in Kingsbridge Heights on Tuesday, March 10.

TAKE 5 Top-Prize Ticket Sold in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Lottery announced Sunday, March 29, one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the March 28 Take 5 Evening drawing. The ticket worth $32,438 was sold at Unionport Candy LLC, located at 1541 Unionport Road.

UPDATE Norwood: 35-Year-Old Man Dies following Stabbing on Webster Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 35-year-old man has died in the Norwood section of The Bronx following a night-time stabbing on Webster Avenue, police said.

UPDATE Norwood: No Injuries Reported after Car Bursts into Flames in Jerome Ave Parking Lot

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A male driver is safe after his car ignited when he turned the key in the engine as it was parked inside an elevated parking lot in the Norwood section of the Bronx on Saturday morning, March 28.

Three Teens Indicted for Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Christopher Redding & Wounding of Two Teens

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Friday, March 27, that three youths have been indicted for murder, manslaughter, assault, and other related charges in the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Christopher Redding in the Kingsbridge section of The Bronx last month, and the wounding of two other teens during the same incident.

Bronx Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Allegedly Running Over 6 People in Hit & Run

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Friday, March 27, that a Bronx man was indicted on attempted murder in the second-degree, assault, and other related charges for allegedly hitting six pedestrians with his vehicle in the South Bronx in July 2025, and then fleeing the scene.

Kingsbridge: Two More Arrests Made in Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Christopher Redding

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police announced on Friday, March 27, that two additional people have been arrested following the murder of 16-year-old Christopher Redding in the Kingsbridge section of The Bronx last month. As reported, police said Feb. 14, that they had arrested one unnamed teenager following the triple shooting in which Christopher was fatally shot, and two other surviving teens were hospitalized.

UPDATE Bedford Park: 14 Firefighters Injured following Firehouse Blaze

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Fourteen firefighters were injured following an early morning fire in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx, fire officials said.

“Jupiter Joe” Gets 25 Years to Life for 1999 Murder of Minerliz Soriano, First NYC Indictment Using Familial DNA

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced Thursday, March 26, that Joseph Martinez, otherwise known as “Jupiter Joe” was sentenced on Thursday to 25 years to life in prison for the 1999 murder of 13-year-old Minerliz Soriano, the first case in New York City solved using familial DNA, as previously reported.

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UPDATE Morris Heights: 21-Year-Old Man Shot in the Head on Harrison Ave Dies, Murder Investigation Underway

TAKE 5 Top-Prize Ticket Sold in The Bronx

UPDATE Norwood: 35-Year-Old Man Dies following Stabbing on Webster Avenue

UPDATE Norwood: No Injuries Reported after Car Bursts into Flames in Jerome Ave Parking Lot

Three Teens Indicted for Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Christopher Redding & Wounding of Two Teens

Bronx Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Allegedly Running Over 6 People in Hit & Run

Kingsbridge: Two More Arrests Made in Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Christopher Redding

UPDATE Bedford Park: 14 Firefighters Injured following Firehouse Blaze

“Jupiter Joe” Gets 25 Years to Life for 1999 Murder of Minerliz Soriano, First NYC Indictment Using Familial DNA