Fordham Heights: Attempted Armed Robbery on #4 Line at W 183rd St. Subway Station

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the man seen in the attached photographs and video who is sought for questioning in connection with an attempted robbery that occurred in Fordham Heights. It was reported to police that on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at approximately 6.30 p.m., inside the Jerome Avenue and West 183rd Street subway station, on the southbound platform for the number 4 line, the suspect approached a 19-year-old male victim, displayed a knife and demanded his cellphone. The victim ran away from the assailant down a flight of stairs,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Emergency Management Department issued a travel advisory for Sunday,  Feb. 13, amid a forecast for light snow expected to last through Sunday afternoon. City officials said a total of 2 inches to 3 inches of snow was expected with higher amounts possible in some local areas. Following several days of unseasonably warm weather, City officials said a cold air mass will move in on Sunday, and periods of light to moderate snow may produce a coating of up to three inches in some areas. Given the high ground temperatures, it is possible that this will

Editor’s Pick As reported, NYC Parks announced on Monday, Feb. 7, that is is proud to present the Poe Park Visitor Center’s virtual exhibition as part of the agency’s Black History Month celebration. The online show is in addition to “The NYC Parks Renaming Project: Celebrating Black Leaders,” at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, as well as other events and tours taking place this month. Both shows are free and will be available to view through February 28, 2022. EVENTS The New York Botanical Garden’s Grow More Vegetables Certificate Series is an edible gardening course designed to equip community

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The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following street and bridge closures in the Bronx from Feb. 11 to March 5. Bergen Avenue between East 152nd Street and Westchester Avenue: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Feb. 22, to facilitate crane operation. Bullard Avenue between Nereid Avenue and East 237th Street: This street will be closed Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Feb. 14, to facilitate crane operation. Bergen Avenue between East 152nd Street and Westchester Avenue: This street will be closed Saturdays from 9

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Police confirm a man has been found dead in Van Cortlandt Park. On Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 3.56 p.m., police said they responded to a 911 call regarding an unconscious man in Van Cortlandt Park, on the John Muir Trail, in the vicinity of the Henry Hudson Parkway and the Mosholu Parkway Extension. Upon arrival, police discovered an unconscious and unresponsive 27-year-old man, lying face up near a stream. The man was clothed and had no obvious signs of trauma. EMS responded and pronounced the man deceased at the scene. The medical examiner will determine the

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

A flyer posted to the bus stop at East Gun Hill Road and Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood indicates that there is a temporary closure of the stop for the Bx10 bus (westbound) from Dec. 27, 2021 to March 26, 2022. Photos show a heavy amount of snow surrounding the stop. Norwood News reached out to the MTA for more information about the suspension, and were informed that they do not manage bus stops but suggested to contact NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) or NYC Department of Design & Construction (DDC) as the closure may be due

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Friday that an alleged gang member from Manhattan pleaded guilty to attempted murder in the second-degree for shooting at a Bronx man as two children ran for their lives on a Mt Eden street in broad daylight, last year. Clark said the defendant went up to the Bronx man and fired a dozen shots last June in the vicinity of the Mt Eden neighborhood in the Bronx. “A 13-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother, on their way to a store, were caught between the defendant and his target,” she said. “Images

By SÍLE MOLONEY, DAVID GREENE & MIRIAM QUIÑONES

A notice in the window of Capital One Bank on Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood on Friday afternoon, Jan. 28, informed its customers that the bank was closing early that day, ahead of the snow storm which was due to hit the City on Friday and last until Saturday, Jan. 29. Customers were still able to withdraw money from the bank’s ATMs. Meanwhile, as reported, City and State officials, including Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul urged New Yorkers ahead of the storm to stay home and avoid getting injured or stuck in an emergency situation as the City’s

Editor’s Pick Join Elizabeth Cooney, Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy’s coordinator of educational programming for Woodlawn’s Lovers Trolley tour of the cemetery, located at 4199 Webster Ave, Bronx, NY 10470, on Sunday, Feb. 13, the day before St Valentine’s Day, at 2 p.m., at the Jerome Avenue entrance, and visit the sites of Woodlawn’s notable lovers. Tour stops include Irene and Vernon Castle, Ida and Isidor Straus, and Celia Cruz and Pedro Knight. Adults $25 and Students/Seniors $20. All guests are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations and will be asked to wear a mask on the trolley. For tickets, go to: https://www.woodlawn.org/conservancy/tours-events/, and

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