University Heights: Person Sought following Assault & Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo who they say is wanted in connection to a robbery that occurred in University Heights.

NYS Office of Addiction Services & Support Releases New Cannabis Toolkit

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) announced on Friday, April 19, the launch of a new Cannabis Toolkit for parents and mentors, designed to offer resources and information about cannabis and how to talk to young people about the risks of underage cannabis use and the impact it can have. The free toolkit is available in both English and Spanish on the OASAS website.

UPDATE City Council: Commercial Property Owners Not Being Summonsed for Leasing to Unlicensed Smoke Shops

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

A 2023 City law which prohibits owners of commercial premises from knowingly leasing such commercial premises to, or otherwise allowing the use of such premises by, unlicensed smoke shops went into effect last July but is not being actively implemented, according to the city council.

UPDATE University Heights: 36-Year-Old Man Reported Missing Now Found

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department said a 36-year-old man reported missing from University Heights has been found.

UPDATE 2nd Member of B.R.A.G. Cure Violence Group Arrested on Drug & Gun Charges

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said a second member of the local cure violence group, Bronx Risies Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.), Jermaine Greene, has been charged with firearm and drug offenses, following his arrest at Fordham Road subway station.

Former Female 52 Pct Cop Gets More than 5 Years for Helping Murderous Gang Leader Flee the U.S.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A former, female, NYPD Officer assigned to the 52nd Precinct, based in Norwood, was hit with a 70-month prison sentence on Friday, March 29, for helping a now-convicted murderer, who was also a gang leader, flee the United States, federal prosecutors said.

NYPD Officer Arrested in The Bronx on Several Charges

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested in The Bronx in January, police said.

UPDATE University Heights: Police Appeal for Help Locating 15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 15-year-old girl from University Heights who is reported missing.

University Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 6-Story, Residential Building at 2311 Grand Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 6-story, residential building at 2311 Grand Avenue in University Heights, as reported by YIMBY.

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University Heights: Person Sought following Assault & Robbery

NYS Office of Addiction Services & Support Releases New Cannabis Toolkit

UPDATE City Council: Commercial Property Owners Not Being Summonsed for Leasing to Unlicensed Smoke Shops

UPDATE University Heights: 36-Year-Old Man Reported Missing Now Found

UPDATE 2nd Member of B.R.A.G. Cure Violence Group Arrested on Drug & Gun Charges

Former Female 52 Pct Cop Gets More than 5 Years for Helping Murderous Gang Leader Flee the U.S.

NYPD Officer Arrested in The Bronx on Several Charges

UPDATE University Heights: Police Appeal for Help Locating 15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

University Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 6-Story, Residential Building at 2311 Grand Avenue