Allerton: Group of Five Sought in Bronx Robbery Pattern

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the people seen in the attached photos who are sought for questioning in connection to a robbery pattern identified in the Allerton section of The Bronx.   Police said, on Thursday, Aug. 18, at around 11.50 p.m., in the vicinity of Olinville Avenue and Thwaites Place, a 38-year-man was approached from behind by five, unidentified people and was allegedly punched multiple times on the face and body. The group allegedly stole his iphone, and then fled westbound towards Bronx Park East.   On the same evening, at around 11.55 p.m., in


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Bronx Symphony Orchestra’s 2022-23 Season Opens Oct. 23 with Free Concerts at Lehman College

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Described as a true champion of Bronx arts, conductor and artistic director, Michael Spierman, returns with the opening performance of the 2022-23 season with the Bronx Symphony Orchestra on Sunday Oct. 23, at the orchestra’s home base of Lehman College. Kicking off at 3 p.m. with a program by Haydn, Mendelssohn and Rossini, the orchestra, founded over 50 years ago, will give a number of performances in The Bronx, which will be free to the public. This is due to the company’s mission to make classical music concerts, performed by first-rate musicians, available to people of all economic levels, allowing them experience the


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Norwood: Search for 58-Year-Old Missing Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A 58-year-old man was reported missing from Norwood on Friday, Sept. 30, and the NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating him.   Police said it was reported to them that Melvin Phillips, 58, from 3144 Hull Avenue was last seen Friday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m., leaving his home. He is described as having brown eyes, is balding, has a dark complexion, is 6 feet tall, has a medium build and weighs around 180 pounds. His clothing description is unknown.   Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477)


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Williamsbridge: Permits Filed for New Building at 3030 Colden Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 4-story residential building at 3030 Colden Avenue in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between Burke Avenue and Adee Avenue, the lot is near the Burke Avenue subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. Zoran Kuburovic of KOM Management is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed, 40-foot tall development will yield 9,520 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 15 residential units, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope


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Wakefield: Search for 73-Year-Old Missing Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 73-year-old woman who has been reported missing from the Wakefield section of The Bronx.   It was reported to the police that Patricia James, 73, of Pitman Avenue was seen leaving her home on Friday, Sept. 30 at around 1.30 p.m. She is described as being 5 feet tall, weighs 124 pounds, and was last seen wearing a long, green trench coat.   Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit


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UPDATE Bridge, Street Closures & General Transportation Updates for The Bronx from Sept 30 through 2024

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the NYPD have advised of the following street and bridge closures in The Bronx and Manhattan from Sept. 30  through 2024.   East 153rd Street between 3rd Avenue and Bergen Avenue: This street will be fully closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Oct. 16 for concrete pours and material deliveries. Dash Place between Bend and West 242nd Street: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Oct. 18 to facilitate concrete pumping and boom truck operation. East Gun Hill Road between Waring Avenue


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Late Lehman College Faculty Member, David Carroll Fletcher, is Fondly Remembered

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Representatives of Lehman College said they are deeply saddened to announce the passing of David Carroll Fletcher, a longtime faculty member in the college’s school of education. They said Fletcher was part of the Lehman family for over two decades and served as an assistant professor in the Department of Middle and High School Education. The faculty member died at his home in Mount Vernon on Sept. 12 at the age of 73, according to an announcement by college officials.   The following tribute, composed by friends and loved ones, was provided to Lehman College:   “A native of Brevard,


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Mayor, NYC Parks, NYCHA to Build New Open Spaces, Playgrounds at NYCHA Housing Developments

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks), and the NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced, on Sept. 14, a pilot program to re-imagine and invest in nearly three acres of NYCHA open space, including playgrounds, at two developments in the Soundview section of The Bronx, three in Queens, and one in Brooklyn.   The announcement was held at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new open space at Pomonok Houses in Queens, which has been fully reconstructed under the pilot program and now includes fitness equipment, sensory play equipment, seating, and new landscaping.  


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Belmont: Housing Lottery Launches for Units at 2321 Belmont Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched an affordable housing lottery for units at a 7-story, mixed-use building 2321 Belmont Avenue in the Belmont section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Designed by Sion Consulting Engineering, the structure yields 42 residential units, and available on NYC Housing Connect, HPD’s online portal, are 13 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $72,000 to $167,570.   Amenities include covered parking with assigned parking spaces and electric car charging stations, bike storage lockers, and common area Wi-Fi, according


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