Op-Ed: The Governor’s Plan will Create More Kalief Browders

By AKEEM BROWDER

The death of my brother, Kalief Browder, sparked an international outcry, not just because of the terrible injustices he faced, but because he defied the odds, refused to plead guilty to a crime he did not commit, and demanded fairness. In honor of his fight, I have been demanding fairness, too, through The Kalief Browder Foundation. Now is a moment when we must all rise up to stop a new plan by Gov. Kathy Hochul that could lead to countless more tragedies like the one my family suffered. You may be familiar with the story: As a child of 16,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) released an updated “protest data snapshot” on Thursday, March 24, updating the public on the status of the 319 complaints filed to date and stemming from the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. Thus far, CCRB officials said 269 cases have been closed, with 187 substantiated allegations filed against 104 members of service. Officials said the CCRB has recommended charges and specifications, the highest level of discipline for the most serious allegations of misconduct, against 61 officers, and that those 61 officers should face an administrative trial run by the CCRB’s Administrative

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Two days after Norwood congressman, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) called for an investigation into the Russian diplomatic compound, located at 355 W 255th Street in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, on Tuesday, March 22, and amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the FBI announced on Thursday, March 24, that four Russian government employees have been charged in two historical hacking campaigns, targeting critical infrastructure, worldwide. The Department of Justice unsealed two charges on Thursday, charging four defendants, all Russian nationals, who worked for the Russian government, with attempting, supporting and conducting computer intrusions [hacking] that

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the three people seen in the attached surveillance photographs who are sought in connection to a robbery and assault in Fordham Manor. Police said they received a report that on Tuesday, March 15, at around 3.28 p.m., in front of 2654 Valentine Avenue, the victim, a 13-year-old girl, was approached from behind by three people, two male and one female. The female allegedly began kicking and punching the victim multiple times in the face, while the two males allegedly kicked her in her

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said they have arrested a man for the rape and attempted murder of a woman inside an apartment building in Fordham Manner. NYPD officials said on Friday, March 11, at approximately 3.30 p.m., it was reported to them that inside a residential building in the vicinity of Davidson Avenue and West 190th Street, a man placed a 27-year-old woman in a chokehold until she lost consciousness, and then raped her. They said he then fled the scene on foot, southbound, on Davidson Avenue. The victim suffered lacerations to her nose and mouth as a result of

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 52-year-old woman reported missing from the Van Cortlandt Village neighborhood. It was reported to police that Vanessa Morris, 52, of 80 Van Cortlandt Park South, Apt. D63, was last seen on Sunday, March 20, at approximately 11.30 p.m. at her home. She is described as female, Black, is around 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs approximately 160 pounds, and has red, braided hair in a bun. Her clothing description at the time of her disappearance was unknown. Anyone with information regarding this missing person is

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 17-year-old girl, reported missing in the Pelham Gardens section of The Bronx. It was reported to police that Tyler Wilks, 17, of 2756 Mickle Avenue in Pelham Gardens, was last seen on Friday, March 18, at approximately 6 p.m., at her home. She is described as female, around 5 feet, 1 inch tall, is Black and weighs around 125 pounds, has brown eyes, and black hair. Her clothing description was unknown at the time of her disappearance. Anyone with information regarding this missing person is asked to call

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The parents of an 8-year-old boy from Williamsbridge who died last June have been arrested on murder charges. Police responded to a call from Montefiore North Hospital emergency room regarding the child, who had been brought to the facility by his mother from his Williamsbridge home, on Tuesday, June 1, at around 2.10 p.m. The child was unconscious and unresponsive, with no obvious signs of trauma observed. Joseph Barney, 8, of East 214th Street was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The medical examiner was due to determine the cause of death. There were no initial arrests, and

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Montefiore Wakefield Hospital has earned a Magnet® designation from the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC), a prestigious recognition widely accepted as the gold standard for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care. The first and only hospital in The Bronx to receive this honor, Montefiore officials said Wakefield is among only 9 percent of hospitals nationwide to meet and exceed the rigorous standards required to gain Magnet® designation. Montefiore Wakefield, located at 600 E 233rd Street in the Wakefield section of the borough, also earned six exemplars with this designation. Exemplars recognize the highest level of excellence in specific areas of