Mosholu Parkway Subway: Search for Suspect in Connection with Sexual Abuse Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the male individual depicted in the attached sketch who is sought regarding a sexual abuse incident that occurred in the 52nd precinct / Transit District 11.   It was reported to police that on Monday, July 19, at approximately 6.15 p.m., on the northbound number 4 train, as it was approaching Mosholu Parkway subway station, the unidentified suspect approached a 16-year-old female victim and proceeded to sexually abuse her before fleeing the station. The approximate age of the suspect is unknown.   Anyone with information regarding the identity


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New Committee Elected to Bronx CB7 for Upcoming Year

By SARAH HUFFMAN
The election of the various officer positions to Bronx Community Board 7 (CB7) for the upcoming year took place at the last general board meeting of the year on June 23. Most of the incumbent officers were re-elected, apart from one. In addition, four motions were passed on various, different matters. Most had already been reviewed at the board’s June 17 meeting, as reported.   Nominating committee chair, Sandra Erickson, gave each candidate a chance to pitch their candidacy to the board members at the beginning of the meeting before voting took place. Most positions ran uncontested, except for second


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UPDATE: More Details Emerge of Bee-line Bus Crash in Norwood Which Injured 14, One Critically

By DAVID GREENE
  Police and other investigators have provided further details of the circumstances which gave rise to a horrific road accident in Norwood  on Thursday, July 29, as reported. Fire department officials reported that 14 people were injured, one critically, after two SUVs collided in Norwood, in the vicinity of Woodlawn station, sending one vehicle crashing into an oncoming passenger bus, which plowed into a steel pillar that supports the elevated number 4 train line.   FDNY officials reported that the crash, which took place outside the community office of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection at 3660 Jerome


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UPDATE Pelham Gardens: Reward of Up to $10,000 Offered for Help Solving Homicide Investigation

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A reward of up to $10,000 is been offered to the public for their help with a murder investigation, following an incident in Pelham Gardens which left a 91-year-old man dead.   Police responded to a 911 call regarding a robbery at 2400 Wicham Avenue in Pelham Gardens, in the 49th precinct, on Tuesday Aug. 3, at approximately 12.34 in the afternoon. Upon arrival, police discovered a 91-year-old male victim in the garage, unconscious and responsive with injuries to the head.   EMS also responded and pronounced the victim deceased.   The deceased has been identified as Nicholas Rappa of


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New Millionaire in the Bronx following Sale of Lucky Powerball Ticket

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Bronx may have a new millionaire in its midst. The New York Lottery announced on Thursday, Aug. 5, that one second-prize ticket for the Aug. 4 Powerball drawing was sold in the borough. The ticket is worth a guaranteed $1,000,000.   The ticket was purchased at Ahmon Food Inc., located at 1572 Williamsbridge Rd in Morris Park.   The winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red Power Ball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. The drawing is televised every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.  


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Fordham Manor: Affordable Housing Lottery Launched, Deadline August 10

By SÍLE MOLONEY
An affordable housing lottery launched on July 22 for units at 2692 Creston Avenue, an eight-story residential building in Fordham Manor.   Designed by Gerald J. Caliendo, the structure yields 19,111 square feet and 16 residential units. Available on NYC Housing Connect are four units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $63,429 to $167,570. as reported by YIMBY.   Amenities include bike storage lockers, a recreation room, and a shared laundry room. Units include name-brand appliances and finishes, air conditioning, high-speed internet, energy-efficient appliances, and a patio or balcony.  


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Kingsbridge Heights: Search for 60-Year-Old Missing Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Dawn Brown, 60, of 162 West Kingsbridge Road, in Kingsbridge Heights in the Bronx, who was reported missing on Wednesday, Aug. 4, in the 52nd precinct.   Brown was last seen on Sunday, Aug. 1, at approximately 9.30 p.m. leaving her home. She is described as being approximately 5 feet, 2 inches tall, weighs 130 pounds, has a thin build, a dark complexion, brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing black clothing.   A photo of the missing person is attached.   Anyone with


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Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on U.S. House Select Committee Investigation into Jan. 6 Riots

By DAVID GREENE
  This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the U.S. House Select Committee that is investigating the January 6th riots and the storming of the U.S. Capitol.   “I’ve been following it, and I notice the great partisanship that there is in both chambers, and it’s something that obviously needs the eyes of both parties because the interest of democracy is at stake. We notice the lack of interest that the GOP has demonstrated in these instances and it’s regrettable. It’s regrettable for our democracy, it is regrettable for the generation to come. It is regrettable for the country that our children will inherit.”


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Mother of Transgender Student Seeks Bullying Prevention Measures in Schools

By SARAH HUFFMAN
  Anna Pagan is hoping the new school year will bring what she believes are some long overdue changes to the way P.S. 20 addresses bullying and LGBTQ+ awareness. Pagan’s transgender son has faced multiple forms of bullying over the last two years since he started figuring out his transition.   On May 25, the seventh grader was hit by one of his classmates after school in front of fellow students and school staff. Pagan’s son, whose name she is not disclosing, had previously been bullied by the same child. Despite this, the school had tried to get the two


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