Williamsbridge: Search for 15-Year-old Boy Reported Missing for 3rd Time in Three Weeks

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing from Williamsbridge for the third time in three weeks. Elijah Pratt-Johnson, 15, of 3638 Holland Avenue in the Bronx was last seen on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at approximately 2.45 a.m., leaving his home. He is described as male, approximately 5 feet, 6 inches tall, Black, weighs 100 pounds, and was last seen wearing a blue, long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and brown sneakers. A photo of Elijah is attached. As reported, Elijah was previously reported missing on Sept. 17. He was reported

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in ascertaining the whereabouts of the men seen in the attached video who are sought for questioning in connection with a robbery that occurred within the 50th precinct. Video courtesy of the NYPD The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in ascertaining the whereabouts of four, unidentified men seen in the attached photos and video who are sought for questioning in connection with a robbery that occurred within the confines of the 50th precinct. It was reported to police that on Sunday, Sept. 26, at 3.20 p.m. at the

By DAVID GREENE

The Bronx District Attorney has dropped all charges against State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda who, as reported, was charged with allegedly attempting to choke his estranged wife at his West Farms home on Jan. 9, 2021. A source at the Bronx District Attorney’s office said on Monday, Oct. 4, “The case against (Luis) Sepúlveda was dismissed today. We moved to dismiss because we are unable to meet (the) burden of proof.” The source added, “The complaining witness no longer wants to testify.” The dismissal of the case, prompted Sepúlveda to tweet, “Today, the Office of the Bronx District Attorney

By DAVID GREENE

Police are looking for the gunman who shot a 43-year-old man in Norwood. The NYPD say the man was hit in the abdomen at 12:20 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3, in front of 3128 Hull Avenue at East 204th Street. The still-unidentified suspect fled the area. The victim was transported to a local hospital, and was expected to recover. As of Sunday afternoon, police had no suspects in the case, but continue to investigate. 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

By DAVID GREENE

Police are looking for the assailant who stabbed a 57-year-old male victim in the abdomen during a robbery in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx. According to police, the incident was reported at 4:14 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26, at the corner of Jerome Avenue and West 192nd Street. The suspect approached the victim from behind and removed a chain from his neck at which point, a struggle ensued. After stabbing the victim and causing a laceration to his stomach, the suspect fled northbound into St. James Park. No arrests have been made and no description of

By SÍLE MOLONEY

As eligible, disaster survivors start to receive funds for rental assistance, home repairs, or other categories of assistance, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is assuring Americans that federal disaster assistance funds are tax-free. FEMA officials said that the FEMA notification letter will inform residents of the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds and urges them to use the funds as stated in the award letter, and only for disaster-related expenses. The agency has provided the following tips: FEMA will send you a notification letter informing you of the types of assistance you are eligible to receive and the

By DAVID GREENE

Fire officials have reported one person was injured in an early morning fire in a five-story building on East 205th Street in Norwood. The fire broke out in a top-floor apartment at 376 East 205th Street, near Webster Avenue at 1:10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 4. Bronx All Hands Box 3544, 376 E 205 ST, MULTIPLE DWELLING A, APT 5E — FDNYalerts (@FDNYAlerts) October 4, 2021 One victim was removed from the building and transported to Jacobi Medical Center, with one source reporting the victim’s [unconfirmed] condition as critical. The fire was brought under control at 1:59 a.m. and

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Cannabis, Photo courtesy of Elsa Olofsson via Flickr The New York State Cannabis Control Board held its first public meeting On Tuesday, Oct. 5. Board officials said members of the public were welcome to attend virtually via videoconference. On Sept. 22, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the final appointments to the five-member, Cannabis Control Board, which is charged with approving a comprehensive regulatory framework for New York’s cannabis industry. The board will oversee licensing of cannabis businesses and the approval of various actions taken by the Office of Cannabis Management. The members are Tremaine Wright, Cannabis Control Board

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a notice regarding an upcoming public hearing on Oct. 20, and an opportunity to comment regarding some proposed new rules governing dangerous vehicles, pursuant to Section 1043(b) of the New York City Charter. What is DOT proposing? This proposed rule would add a new section to Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Rules of the City of New York (“34 RCNY”) to outline details of the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program (“DVAP”) as authorized by Local Law 36 of 2020. When and where is the hearing? The New York City Department