Bedford Park: Search for 25-Year-Old Missing Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in ascertaining the whereabouts of a 25-year-old man reported missing from Bedford Park on Wednesday, May 4. Laigeberth Cardenas, 25, of 2985 Botanical Square, Apartment 4J, The Bronx, New York, was last seen at his home at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 2. He is described as male, is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, Hispanic, and weighs 180 pounds. He has brown eyes and braided black hair and was last seen wearing a red sweatshirt, red sweatpants and blue sandals. Anyone with information in regard to

By DR. ASHWIN VASAN

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers have stepped up time and time again to protect each other. Today, over 6 million New Yorkers are fully vaccinated, over 3 million are boosted, and we have more tools than ever before to take on the virus. As the City’s doctor, I want to be clear with New Yorkers every step of the way as the pandemic continues to unfold. We are in a new stage of the pandemic, and our strategy to protect our city from COVID-19 is evolving. Currently, we are seeing a rise in cases across all five boroughs.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, five-story, mixed-use building at 3029 Godwin Terrace in the Kingsbridge section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between West 230th and West 231st Streets, the lot is one block from the 231st Street subway station, serviced by the 1 train. Galaxy GC Group is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed 70-foot-tall development will yield 24,263 square feet, with 20,613 square feet designated for residential space and 3,650 square feet for community facility space. The building will have

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photo who is sought in connection with a reckless, daylight shooting that occurred in Edenwald. On Monday, April 11, at approximately 5.47 p.m., police responded to a Shotspotter activation in front of 1182 East 223rd Street. Upon investigation, it was determined that an unknown person in possession of a gun fired several rounds on a residential street near 1143 East 223rd Street. After the shooting, the person fled toward Eastchester Road. No injuries or property damage were reported. The individual is

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One man has died, one woman is in critical condition, and a third man is recovering from his injuries in stable condition following an early morning, triple shooting in the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx. On Tuesday, May 3, at approximately 00.46 a.m., police responded to a 911 report regarding two people who had been shot inside 6 East Burnside Avenue. Upon arrival, officers observed three people who had been shot inside the location. The first victim was a 31-year-old man who was shot in the head and upper torso area. The second victim, a 34-year-old man,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced on April 18 the launch of ‘Summer Boost NYC,’ a new Bloomberg Philanthropies program that will support summer learning at public charter schools in New York City. The program targets approximately 25,000 K-8 students who have fallen behind and face significant learning gaps that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. For two years, in-person learning disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying social and health-related effects have resulted in significant learning loss, particularly for students of color from low-income families, according to

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is reminding applicants that the deadline for the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is Friday, May 6, 2022. The nation’s largest summer youth employment initiative is offering 90,000 jobs this summer, with an additional 10,000 opportunities available through other city agencies. The push is part of the mayor’s blueprint strategy to attain safer streets and to end gun violence, alongside other initiatives like the Saturday Night Lights program. City officials say there is still time for both SYEP applicants and SYEP

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Schools Chancellor David Banks and Mayor Eric Adams announced the expansion of New York City Department of Education’s (DOE) Gifted & Talented program for the school year 2022-2023 on April 14. The public school program offers accelerated instruction to eligible elementary school students in New York City. With the addition of 100 kindergarten seats, and 1,000 third-grade seats, both these entry points to the program are being expanded to all 32 school districts for the first time, bringing the total number of available seats to 2,500. Applications for both programs open on May 31. “Expanding our Gifted and Talented program to

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said a 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Daniel Valdez, 43, in Kingsbridge on May 2. Police said on Monday, May 2, at 5.53 p.m., officers responded to a report of a man who had been assaulted at a location on Irwin Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered a 43-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the torso. EMS responded and transported the victim to NYC Health and Hospitals/Harlem where he was pronounced deceased. There were no initial arrests and the investigation was ongoing. On Tuesday, May 3, the NYPD said the deceased

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