A contentious community Harm Reduction Forum was recently held to address drug use in and around Poe Park. Some complaints were vehemently expressed in raised voices, and the level of frustration was palpable among Fordham Manor residents at the increasing levels of drug use and criminal activity observed in and around the park. A flyer announcing the Aug. 8th community meeting was billed as a forum “to discuss solutions and resources to address neighborhood concerns about syringe litter and people gathering near the Kingsbridge overpass and Poe Park.”   Held inside Monroe College’s Mintz Auditorium, the well-attended event was

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The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 30-year-old woman reported missing on Wednesday, Aug. 24, in Morris Heights.   Paris said Paris Burke of 1731 Harrison Avenue, Apt#4E, Bronx, NY, was last seen Monday, Aug. 15, at 8 a.m., leaving her home. She is described as female, around 5 feet, 6 inches tall, Black, weighs 140 pounds, has a medium build, dark complexion, brown eyes and short black hair. She was last seen wearing black and white shorts, a red and white tank top, and blue sneakers.   Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call

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