Wakefield/Olinville: Person Found Deceased in Bronx Boulevard Park

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A person has been found deceased in an area described by police as Bronx Boulevard park in the Wakefield / Olinville section of The Bronx.   Police said on Thursday, Feb. 17, at approximately 2.30 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding an aided person inside Bronx Boulevard park, located in the 47th precinct.   Upon arrival, officers observed an unidentified female, lying face down with no apparent signs of trauma. EMS responded and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. The office of the chief medical examiner will determine the exact cause of death and the investigation remains


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Beth Abraham Center Seniors Celebrate St. Valentine’s Day & One Special Birthday

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Spreading love is, of course, the main theme of St. Valentine’s Day, and it was in no short supply earlier this week at Beth Abraham Center, a large, 448-bed, nursing facility located at 612 Allerton Avenue in the Allerton section of The Bronx. The recreation department, led by Leduc Lee, went around to each resident’s room to deliver St. Valentine’s Day goodie bags and balloons to the residents, but there was also another reason to celebrate.   An extra special birthday celebration was also held for 78-year-old resident, Esperanza Oppenheimer, who was born in New York City on St. Valentine’s


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New York State Archives Now Accepting Entries for the 32nd Annual Student Research Awards 

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York State Archives and Archives Partnership Trust are now accepting entries for the 2022 New York State Student Research Awards program, according to State education commissioner, Betty A. Rosa, who made the announcement on Thursday, Feb. 16.   Now in its 32nd year, the Student Research Awards program is a statewide historical research competition for students in grades four through twelve. The annual program provides an award to students whose projects are selected as winners in the elementary, middle school, and high school divisions. The program encourages students to explore the wealth of historical records held in repositories


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UPDATE University Heights: Two Men Sought following Robbery & Hate Crime

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD has released additional photos and video of two men seen in the attached photos who are sought in connection with a robbery and hate crime that occurred on the border of University Heights and Morris Heights. It was reported to police that on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 2.42 p.m., at the intersection of Davison Avenue and West Burnside Avenue, a 49-year-old male victim was walking down the street when he was approached by the two unidentified men who proceeded to punch the victim about the body, and demanded his property.   They forcibly removed the victim’s jewelry and


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Allerton: Building Applications Filed for 2311 White Plains Road

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, seven-story, mixed-use building at 2311 White Plains Road in the Allerton section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between Thwaites Place and Waring Avenue, the lot is near the Pelham Parkway subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains according to YIMBY. Floriand Lulaj, under 2720 Claflin LLC, is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 75-foot-tall development will yield 39,621 square feet, with 33,464 square feet designated for residential space and 6,157 square feet for community


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UPDATE 2nd Incident of Hateful Graffiti Displayed in Northwest Bronx Playground

By SÍLE MOLONEY
After anti-Black and vulgar graffiti was photographed in the Spuyten Duyvil Playground on Saturday, Feb 12, a number of elected officials, city agencies and others issued public statements condemning the incident, and took various actions on the matter.   In the meantime, for the second consecutive weekend, a park in the Northwest Bronx was discovered to have been targeted with more anti-Black graffiti. Elected officials are now planning to join together for a formal press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 22, to stand firm against the hateful incidents, and to continue to call for a thorough investigation into both incidents.  


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No Trash, Curbside Composting, or Recycling Collection on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 21

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has announced that in observance of Presidents’ Day, there will be no trash, curbside composting or recycling collection on Monday, Feb. 21.   Residents who normally receive Monday trash or curbside composting collection may place their material at the curb between 4 p.m. and midnight Monday evening, for collection beginning Tuesday. However, DSNY officials said delays are to be expected, as is common after holidays and winter storms. They added that they appreciate the patience of New Yorkers as they work to collect the backlog of material. Residents who normally receive Monday recycling collection should place their material


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Kingsbridge: Truck Stuck Under Subway Elevated Structure

By SÍLE MOLONEY & MIRIAM QUIÑONES
A truck was pictured reportedly stuck and somewhat damaged under the subway elevated structure at W 238th Street and Broadway in the Kingsbridge section of The Bronx on Tuesday, Feb. 15.   Norwood News photographer, Miriam Quiñones, took a photo of the truck from her car at around 2.45 p.m. on Tuesday. She said traffic had been moving very slowly as she approached the area, and it later became obvious why.   “It was just frustrating to be in bumper-to-bumper traffic,” she said. “I was able to get a quick picture when I was told to move to my right


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Fordham Heights: Attempted Armed Robbery on #4 Line at W 183rd St. Subway Station

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the man seen in the attached photographs and video who is sought for questioning in connection with an attempted robbery that occurred in Fordham Heights.   It was reported to police that on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at approximately 6.30 p.m., inside the Jerome Avenue and West 183rd Street subway station, on the southbound platform for the number 4 line, the suspect approached a 19-year-old male victim, displayed a knife and demanded his cellphone. The victim ran away from the assailant down a flight of stairs,


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