Jacobi Hospital’s “Stand Up To Violence” Program Holds Annual Stakeholders Event

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Stand Up To Violence (SUV), NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi’s successful CureViolence program, will be hosting their annual stakeholders event on Wednesday, April 21, at 6 p.m., during which the work of dedicated community partners in this regard will be acknowledged, the progress made over the past year will be displayed, and the plan for peace in the year ahead will be discussed.   Present at the event will be NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi’s Stand Up To Violence (SUV) team, Pastor Jay Gooding, Assembly Member Nathalia Fernández, and other honored guests. The presentation and awards will be handed out in a


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Severe Storm Alert in Effect on Wednesday, April 21

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect on Wednesday, April 21 for Manhattan, Queens and The Bronx, with 60 mph winds and small hail the main threats, according to NY1 Weather.  Newark, all of NE New Jersey in the new severe t-storm warning: https://t.co/rkLKC6eX4d — NY1 Weather (@NY1weather) April 21, 2021   Hailstone has since been reported in The Bronx. Hailing here in the Bronx! @johndavittontv @NY1weather pic.twitter.com/wj2uZmzPbD — Mike Guglielmo (@Magugs14) April 21, 2021  

Allerton: Search for Missing 69-Year-Old Nursing Home Resident

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Rajwantie Saran, 69, of Beth Israel Nursing Home, located at 612 Allerton Avenue in the Allerton section of The Bronx, in the 49th precinct.   It was reported to the police that Saran was last seen Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 5 p.m., leaving her home. She is described as being approximately 5 inches tall, weighs 127 pounds, has a thin build, brown eyes and grey hair. She was last seen wearing a blue top, pink pants and flip flops.   Anyone with information in regards to


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Bronx Elected Officials React to Verdict in George Floyd Murder Trial

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Following the announcement at around 5.05 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, that Derek Chauvin had been found guilty on all counts in the murder trial of George Floyd, as reported by The Hill and other media outlets, various Bronx elected officials took to social media to voice their thoughts and reaction to the verdict.   State Sen. Gustavo Rivera, representing the 33rd senatorial district, said in a statement that Floyd had been unjustly murdered by Chauvin and that he commended the decision taken by the jury in declaring Chauvin guilty on all three counts “for violently taking Mr. Floyd’s life.”


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Update: Bronx DA & Community Leaders Appeal Again for Peace Pending Verdict in George Floyd Murder Trial

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY
This is a developing story.   Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark joined Bronx community stakeholders once more in the space of a few days in a call to keep the Bronx peaceful after the verdict is rendered in the trial of Derek Chauvin, following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May 2020.   A outdoor press conference was held on the Grand Concourse steps of Bronx Borough Hall at 851 Grand Concourse and East 161st Street in the Concourse section of The Bronx, at noon on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.   Clark said the killing of George


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University Heights: Search for Man Wanted in Connection with Burglary & Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY
    The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the man seen in the attached video and photograph in connection to a robbery and assault that occurred in the 52nd precinct.   It was reported to police that on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at approximately 5 p.m., in front of 25 West 184th Street in the University Heights section of the Bronx, the man approached a 39-year-old male victim, struck him in the face with a handgun, and removed his cell phone and wallet. Among the items inside the victim’s wallet were credit and


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Update: Bronx Leaders Call for Calm ahead of Verdict in George Floyd Murder Trial

By DAVID GREENE
Bronx leaders gathered in the Co-Op City section of The Bronx in a unified call for calm ahead of the verdict in the George Floyd murder trial in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the weekend, and announced that local houses of worship will remain open when the verdict is announced.   Fired Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, is currently on trial for the May 25, 2020 homicide of Floyd while in police custody. Video of the incident prompted widespread peaceful protests against police brutality around the world, as well as some civil unrest and rioting, as reported by Norwood News.    The “Peace and Prayer


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University Heights: Housing Lottery Launches for Units at 2724 Heath Avenue, June 11 Deadline

By SÍLE MOLONEY
An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at 2724 Heath Avenue, a seven-story residential building in the University Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY, the architecture, construction, and real estate website on Saturday, April 17.   The 51,610-square-foot development was designed by Marin Architects and developed by Stagg Group, and yields 64 units. Available on NYC Housing Connect  are 28 units for residents at 120 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $56,572 to $154,680. Residences will have energy-efficient appliances and name-brand kitchen appliances. Additional amenities include a shared laundry room,


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Williamsbridge: World’s Largest Habitat for Humanity Development Completed

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Sydney House, located at 839-843 Tilden Street in the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx debuted as Habitat for Humanity’s  largest completed housing project worldwide, according to YIMBY, the architecture, construction, and real estate website on Friday, April 16.   Designed by Union Street Studios, the seven-story building is the first project to be completed as part of New York City’s “Open Door” affordable homeownership program.   The City’s Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)’s Open Door program funds the new construction of cooperative and condominium buildings affordable to moderate and middle income households. Where dictated by lot size, the program


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