UPDATE Primaries 2024: Democratic District Leaders in Assembly District 80 Currently Running Unopposed

By SÍLE MOLONEY

As the primary election date of June 25 for congressional, state, and political party positions approaches, The Bronx Democratic Party confirmed on June 3 that in the 80th Assembly District, the female district leader position is still vacant. It was previously held by the late Sandra Pabon, who, as reported, died in the summer of 2023.

Two Bronx Men Sentenced for 2014 Harlem Murder

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Federal prosecutors announced on May 29 that two Bronx men were sentenced for the 2014 murder of a Harlem man. Damian Williams, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, said that Carlos Laureano, 35, was sentenced on May 23, to 30 years in prison for the murder of Luis Perez on August 12, 2014, and Nnandi Ben-Jochannan, 30, was sentenced on May 29 to 10 years for his role in the murder.

Fordham Manor: 14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing Now Located

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said a 14-year-old girl from Fordham Manor who had been reported missing has since been located.

UPDATE Fordham Manor: 15-Year-Old Girl from Manhattan Dies in Moped Accident, Driver Arrested

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 15-year-old girl from Manhattan died following a motor vehicle accident in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx.

Wakefield: Group Sought following Assault & Robbery of 49-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached video and photos who they said are sought in connection to an armed robbery that occurred in the Wakefield section of The Bronx.

Bedford Park: No Injuries Reported after Fire Breaks Out at MTA Jerome Maintenance Facility

By SÍLE MOLONEY

No injuries were reported, according to the FDNY, after a fire broke out at the MTA Mosholu Yard/Jerome Maintenance Facility on Saturday afternoon.

Mt. Hope: Two Sought for Robbery and Assault of 19-Year-Old

By SÍLE MOLONEY

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

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Man Arrested after Second Man Fatally Stabbed in Neck

By SÍLE MOLONEY, DAVID GREENE & ASHLEY CASTILLO

A 36-year-old man has been arrested for murder after a 25-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx.

Artist Calls on Volunteers to Help Repaint the “Norwood” Mural on Sunday, June 2

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx muralist and artist Laura Alvarez who, as reported, recently launched an online fundraiser to repaint the beloved “Norwood” mural, located on East 207th Street and Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, after it was vandalized / tagged last year, is calling on the volunteers to join her in repainting the mural on Sunday, June 2, having carried out some preparatory work already on June 1.

Norwood News

Serving Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham and University Heights

UPDATE Primaries 2024: Democratic District Leaders in Assembly District 80 Currently Running Unopposed

Two Bronx Men Sentenced for 2014 Harlem Murder

Fordham Manor: 14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing Now Located

UPDATE Fordham Manor: 15-Year-Old Girl from Manhattan Dies in Moped Accident, Driver Arrested

Wakefield: Group Sought following Assault & Robbery of 49-Year-Old Man

Bedford Park: No Injuries Reported after Fire Breaks Out at MTA Jerome Maintenance Facility

Mt. Hope: Two Sought for Robbery and Assault of 19-Year-Old

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Man Arrested after Second Man Fatally Stabbed in Neck

Artist Calls on Volunteers to Help Repaint the “Norwood” Mural on Sunday, June 2