Baychester: DOB Application Filed for 4-Story Building at 3220 Tiemann Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a four-story, residential building at 3220 Tiemann Avenue in the Baychester section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located one block from Haffen Park, on a dead-end block, the interior lot is walking distance from the Baychester Avenue subway station, serviced by the B train. Ron Karo of Mona Development is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed, 38-foot-tall development will yield 29,679 square feet designated for residential space, incorporating 34 living units, most likely rentals based on the average unit

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A woman was stabbed over the weekend following a dispute in Bedford Park. On Saturday, Oct. 16, at 3:35 a.m., in front of 2765 Webster Avenue, a 26-year-old woman was stabbed once in the chest after an argument with an unidentified suspect. The suspect fled the location, and the victim was transported, by private means, to St. Barnabas Hospital in critical but stable condition. There are no arrests and the investigation is ongoing. 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

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following weekend street and bridge closures in the Bronx from Oct. 15 to Oct. 17. Tilden Street between Barnes Avenue and Bronxwood Avenue: This street will be closed Friday and Saturday from 8am to 6pm and Sunday from 9am to 6pm through 11/10/21 to facilitate crane operation. East 149th Street between Dead End and Exterior Street: This street will be closed Saturday from 8am to 6pm through 11/8/21 for new building construction access and use. East 160th Street between Forest Avenue and Tinton Avenue: This street will be closed from

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual seen in the attached photo who is sought in connection with an assault that occurred in Norwood, located in the 52nd precinct. On Saturday, Oct. 2, at approximately 9.45 a.m., in the vicinity of East 204th Street and Webster Avenue in Norwood, an unidentified man was riding the bus with a 75-year-old male victim. The assailant followed the victim off the bus and began punching him in the face, and he sustained a minor laceration to the lip. The assailant then fled on foot to parts unknown. The

By DAVID GREENE

Having been forced to shutter initially when the statewide shutdown took effect in March 2020, prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, the once popular Van Nest Lanes bowling alley has since closed its doors for good, It had served the community for over 50 years. Workers began dismantling the Van Nest Lanes, located at 1756 Bronxdale Avenue in the Morris Park section of the borough, once it became clear the business wouldn’t survive following the shutdown of 2020. On Saturday, Sept. 25, workers were observed carting out tables and lockers, and more recently, were seen tearing up concrete in

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York Public Library will be hosting a special Welcome Week at all branches in the Bronx from Monday, Oct. 18, to Saturday, Oct. 23, along with free school supplies for kids. Branches will offer free programs and activities throughout the week to encourage visits, and give visitors a taste of all that libraries have to offer. Examples of programs include outdoor story time, crafts, writing workshops, and more. For a full list of programs, visit nypl.org/welcome. In addition, NYPL will be giving away 15,000 draw-string bags full of school supplies at each library branch, including notebooks,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A building application has been filed with the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new eight-story, residential building at 2769 Creston Avenue in the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between East 196th and East 198th Streets, the interior lot is two blocks from the Kingsbridge Avenue subway station, serviced by the B train. Rajive Maret of D&F Development Group is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed 74-foot tall development will yield 26,800 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 44 residences, most likely

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying eight individuals seen in the attached video who are sought for questioning in connection with a robbery that occurred in Fordham Manor, located in the 52nd precinct. On Tuesday, Oct. 12, at approximately 9.22 p.m., the individuals approached a 21-year-old man in front of 4 West Kingsbridge Road. They proceeded to kick him, punch him and slash him in the face with a cutting instrument. They also stole the victim’s Android cellphone, before fleeing the location. EMS responded and transported the victim to an area hospital in stable condition.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police from the 52nd precinct are investigating the slashing of a 14-year-old boy in Williamsbridge Oval Park in Norwood which took place over the weekend. The NYPD confirmed that on Saturday, Oct. 9, at 4.40 p.m., a 14-year-old boy was playing basketball [in the specified park, located at 3224 Reservoir Oval E.] when a male assailant approached him and slashed him on the cheek. The victim was removed to Jacobi Medical Center in stable condition. According to the victim’s mother, whose identity we are not disclosing, the assailant is known to the victim as they were former classmates