Three E-Bike Fires reported in The Bronx in 12 Days

By DAVID GREENE

FDNY officials confirmed three e-bike fires broke out across the borough in the first 12 days of May. An FDNY spokesperson told Norwood News an e-bike fire was reported at 11.49 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, when firefighters were called to 2105 Ryer Avenue in Fordham Heights, between East 180th and East 181st Streets. The spokesperson said four e-bikes were discovered burning outside the front entrance of the 5-story building. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, they said.

Two Cops Charged with Off-Duty Sexual Abuse of Unconscious Woman after Night Out

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Thursday, May 16, that two NYPD officers were charged with a criminal sexual act and sexual abuse for allegedly engaging in sexual conduct with a heavily intoxicated woman during an off-duty incident.

Montefiore’s Moses Campus Illuminates to Honor Both Living and Deceased Organ Donors

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New lighting has recently been installed at Montefiore Medical Center’s Moses campus, located on East 210th Street and Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, with the aim of honoring organ donors and to raise awareness about the ongoing dire need for more donors.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Upcoming Implementation of Congestion Pricing

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the soon-to-be implemented ‘congestion pricing’ where drivers of private vehicles will be charged an additional toll when they travel to Manhattan below 60th Street, beginning in June.

UPDATE Fordham Manor: Armed Robbery Results in Homicide Investigation as Victim Suffers Cardiac Episode

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An armed robbery that initially resulted in no physical injuries, and which took place in mid-February in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx, has been reclassified by the NYPD as a homicide, after one of the victims later suffered a cardiac arrest and died.

Bedford Park: No Injuries Reported after Fire Breaks Out at Deli

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY said no injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a deli in Bedford Park on Tuesday, May 14.

University Heights: One Person Hospitalized following Two-Vehicle Collision at West Fordham Road & Sedgwick Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One person was transported to hospital following a motor vehicle collision in the University Heights section of The Bronx at the weekend, police and EMS officials said.

Allerton: Residents React to Fatal Shooting of 25-Year-Old Man

By DAVID GREENE

Residents preparing to celebrate Mother’s Day at the Allerton Avenue building where a 25-year-old resident was shot and killed hours earlier were in disbelief that the fatal shooting occurred outside their front door.

Belmont: Man Sought following Fatal Shooting of Second 30-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD has launched a murder investigation into the death of a 30-year-old man following a shooting in Belmont on Wednesday, May 8. They are asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photos who they say is sought for questioning in connection with the incident.