Search for Missing 15-Year-Old Baychester Girl, Last Seen in the Foxhurst

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 15-year-old girl from Baychester, reported missing in the 47th precinct. It was reported to police that Alanna Fermin, 15, of 2953 Bruner Avenue from the Baychester section of the Bronx, was last seen on Friday Dec. 31, at 1036 Simpson Street in the Foxhurst section of the Bronx, east of William McKinley Houses and south of Charlotte Gardens, at approximately 2 a.m. She is described as female, is 5 feet, 3 inches tall, Hispanic, weighs 124 pounds, has brown eyes and brown hair and was last seen wearing a dark-colored

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The New York Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 74-year-old man reported missing in Fordham Manor, in the 52nd precinct. It was reported to police that Saturnino Ernesto Montas Guzman, 74, of 2686 Bailey Avenue in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx, was last seen on Thursday, Dec. 30, at around 1 p.m., leaving his residence. He is described as male, approximately 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds, has a thin build, a dark complexion, brown eyes, gray hair and was last seen wearing a green jacket, a gray kangol hat, green pants,

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The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the individual seen in the attached photographs and video who is sought in connection with an assault that occurred in Baychester, in the 47th precinct. It was reported to police that on Saturday, Dec. 4, at around noon, a 92-year-old male victim was walking in front of 2708 Gunther Avenue in Baychester, when the unidentified male approached the victim and punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground and causing pain and swelling to his nose. The assailant fled on foot towards 140 Bellamy Loop in the Co-Op City section

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For the millions of people who may be planning to give up smoking as a new year’s resolution in 2022, NYC Health + Hospitals offers smoking cessation programs, specifically designed to help individuals with their objective. Jacobi Medical Center’s program incorporates both individual and group counseling, and included a six-week intensive plan. Proactive telephone counseling is also available to assist ex-smokers in remaining tobacco-free. Pharmacotherapy recommendations, (PATCH AND GUM) are based on each individual’s complete medical history and a comprehensive tobacco questionnaire. Social support is also available as part of the treatment and is an important component in

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With COVID-19 cases spiking in New York City, Part of the Solution (POTS) soup kitchen and food pantry recently partnered with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and NYC Health+Hospitals to become a distribution center for 5,800 COVID tests to ensure they were accessible to low-income families during the holidays. The tests were distributed to those clients who had onsite appointments at the center for any of the comprehensive and personalized services POTS regularly provides to Bronxites to fight poverty and hunger in the borough. Some of the free services available at POTS´ facilities at 2759 Webster Avenue include

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NYC Department of Parks & Recreation (Parks) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development, operation, and maintenance of a brand new sports/recreation and food service facility at Ferry Point Park in the Bronx. Parks is looking for creative and comprehensive proposals to bring year-round activities such as soccer, American football, or other sports and recreational interests to this popular 413-acre park. Additionally, the concessionaire will also be required to develop, operate and maintain a food service facility at a high standard of quality. With a dramatic view of the East River and Westchester Creek, Ferry

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The NYPD released body-worn camera footage on Thursday, Dec. 30, in relation to an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Oct. 2, at University Heights Bridge and which involved both the 34th and the 52nd precinct commands. Norwood News asked the NYPD for more information about the incident and were advised that all details are in the attached video. According to the NYPD, the video includes available evidence leading up to the incident, as well as during the incident. NYPD officials said the agency released the video for clear viewing of the totality of the incident. All NYPD

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There are those who say the response by outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio to the Black Lives Matter protests of June 2020 defined his time in office. In attempting to meet the moment, while he refused then President Donald Trump’s proposal to send in the National Guard to quash the protests, he was criticized by some for not reigning in the NYPD when, in some instances, officers responded to the protests with violence. On the other hand, he was also criticized by others within the agency who believed he did not always have their backs. On Thursday, Dec. 30,

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The New York City Police Department announced on Dec. 30, a number of street closures, outlined further below, related to the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square. Street closures and parking restrictions are expected to cause traffic delays, and NYPD officials said the use of public transportation is highly recommended. Beginning at 4 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, Times Square will be closed to vehicular traffic. At approximately 3 p.m. attendees will be directed by police officers to gather in separate viewing sections. When one section reaches capacity, people will be directed to the next viewing section. As