Bronx Zoo Helps Coordinate Transfer of Pet Cougar Living in New York City Home to Arkansas Sanctuary

By SÍLE MOLONEY
An 11-month-old, approximately 80-pound, female cougar was removed from a New York City home on Thursday, Aug. 26. in coordination with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Bronx Zoo.   The HSUS was on scene with the owner who surrendered the cougar to the authorities. The NYSDEC and NYPD worked to coordinate the safe removal of the big cat from the home and transported her to the Bronx Zoo where she was cared for by veterinarians and animal care staff over the


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Williamsbridge: Search for Missing 85-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating William Mayers, 85, of 3831 Barnes Avenue in the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx who has been reported missing in the 47th precinct.   It was reported to police that Mayers was last seen in his home on Monday, Aug. 30, at 10.15 p.m. He is described as male, Black, 85 years old, is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds, has brown eyes, is bald and was last seen wearing a navy blue T-shirt with white lettering, green pants and black shoes. Mayers also answers


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Pending Arrival of Tropical Storm Ida Tail End, Travel Advisory in effect Sept. 1 to Sept. 2

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York City Emergency Management (EMS) is issuing a travel advisory for Wednesday morning into Thursday morning. According to the National Weather Service, remnants of Tropical Storm Ida will track near the region Wednesday afternoon into Thursday, bringing a period of heavy rain and potential flash flooding to the region, the bulk of which will occur overnight.   The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for New York City from 8 a.m. Wednesday, September 1, until Thursday, September 2, at 2 p.m. A total of 5 to 6 inches of rain is expected, with higher amounts of


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Lehman’s Performing Arts Center Secures More than $1.1 Million in Funding for Reopening 

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts has received a major boost ahead of its planned and much anticipated Oct. 2 reopening, having secured more than $1.1 million in public and nonprofit funding for fiscal year 2021-2022, which marks the center’s first season since the pandemic dimmed its lights.   The center, currently the Bronx’s largest entertainment venue, received $760,095 from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, a $16 billion federal fund that helps independent live venues, museums, theaters, and arts organizations bounce back from economic losses suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic.   The center’s executive director, Eva Bornstein, said she


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Wakefield: Lottery Open for New Affordable Housing Complex

By SÍLE MOLONEY
An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at Muller Apartments, a four-story residential building at 555 Nereid Avenue in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, as confirmed by YIMBY.   Designed by MHG Architects, and developed by The Doe Fund, which works to break the cycle of homelessness, incarceration and recidivism, the structure, yields 90 residential units, 54 of which are being allocated to formerly homeless military veterans, as previously reported.   Available on NYC Housing Connect are 35 units for residents at 60 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $30,583 to $57,300. Amenities


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Son Shot Dead, Father in Custody after Shoot-Out with Police following Group Dispute

By DAVID GREENE
A 24-year-old man is dead, and his father is in custody after a street corner dispute among a group of young men led to a shoot-out with a pair of off-duty police officers, leaving the young man mortally wounded, and his 45-year-old father in handcuffs.   According to police officials, the dispute began at 4:15 a.m. outside of the Los Polmaritos Deli & Grocery at 2080 Valentine Avenue, located at the corner of East 180th Street in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx on Sunday, Aug. 29. At an NYPD press conference held later that morning, Chief Juanita Holmes,


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UPDATE: DOT Calls for Expansion of Speed Cameras in School Zones following Bronx Fatal Crash

By SÍLE MOLONEY
NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Hank Gutman is calling for the expanded use of cameras in school zones, following two fatal crashes which occurred over the weekend, one on East Fordham Road in the Bronx and one in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.    Under prevailing State legislation, cameras in school zones can only legally operate between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., Monday to Friday.   “This weekend saw two high-speed, fatal crashes on our streets, both of which occurred within school zones, near speed cameras we aren’t legally allowed to operate,” said Gutman. “Once again, we urge the


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Belmont: Permits Filed for 2330 Cambreleng Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A building permit application has been filed to construct an eight-story, residential building at 2330 Cambreleng Avenue in the Belmont section of the Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between East 187th Street and East 183rd Street, the lot is closest to the 182-183 Streets subway station, serviced by the B and D trains. Aaron Yaghoobian of Global Management is listed as the owner on the application.   The proposed 75-foot tall development will yield 33,001 square feet, with 32,141 square feet designated for residential space and 860 square feet for community facility space on the first floor.  


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41-Year-Old Man Dies in Norwood Residential Building

By DAVID GREENE
  The NYPD recently confirmed a 41-year-old man died in a Norwood apartment.   According to police spokeswoman, Detective Annette Shelton, officers from the 52nd precinct were called to 333 East 209th Street at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 21.   Shelton said of the incident, “Upon arrival, a 41-year-old male was discovered unconscious, lying in the hallway of the location.” She added, “EMS responded and pronounced the male deceased.”   The deceased man’s name was not immediately released as it was pending proper family notification. The Office of the City’s Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. Anyone


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