Van Nest: Man Sought following Alleged Assault Aboard 5 Train

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance identifying the whereabouts of the individual depicted in the attached media wanted in connection with an assault that occurred aboard the 5 train in Van Nest.

Elections 2023: Velázquez on Housing, Public Safety & Equity in the East Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Ahead of the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 7, Norwood News interviewed Democratic incumbent Councilwoman Marjorie Velázquez (C.D. 13) in mid-October to ask her about various issues of concern affecting her constituents as well as her accomplishments to date since taking office in 2022.

UPDATE Hunts Point: Male Employee Dies in Cement Mixer Accident

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One male worker has died following an accident involving a cement mixer on Monday, Nov. 6, at 1140 Grinnell Place in the Hunts Point section of The Bronx, emergency services said.

Concourse: 11 Bronxites Arrested & Charged after $4M Active Fentanyl Packaging Mill is Dismantled

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Up to 400,000 packages of suspected fentanyl/heroin, plus quantities of loose powdered narcotics, carrying an estimated street value of $4 million were recovered by law enforcement on Wednesday, Nov. 1, during the disruption of an active drug packaging mill operation in the Concourse section of The Bronx. The seizure was part of an ongoing investigation into fentanyl trafficking in New York City, federal, state and local law enforcement officials said.

East Bronx: One Arrested, One Sought for Armed Robbery

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The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo who they say is sought in connection to a local robbery pattern identified in the East Bronx.

North Bronx: Female NYPD Employee Arrested on Assault & Other Charges

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Police Department said an employee in their department has been arrested.

UPDATE University Heights: 84-Year-Old Man Reported Missing Now Located

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An 84-year-old man reported missing on Friday, Nov. 3, from University Heights has been located according to police.

Watch the Documentary “Shot in the Arm” re Vaccine Hesitancy for Free through Nov 5

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“Shot in the Arm,” a documentary aimed at exploring the phenomenon of vaccine hesitancy, is available to watch for free until Sunday night, Nov. 5, courtesy of the film’s partner, Rockland County Department of Health.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts Presents ABBA Tribute Band “Arrival from Sweden” on Nov. 18

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts presents an ABBA Tribute Show “Arrival from Sweden” on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m. According to the Center’s representatives, “Arrival from Sweden” is one of the world’s most popular and best selling ABBA tribute bands. “Hailed as the closest you will ever get to ABBA, the show masters the Nordic band’s spirit with sensational vocals, breathtaking arrangements, and incredible costumes,” they said.