Off-Duty NYPD School Crossing Guard Arrested in North Bronx

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Police said an off-duty New York City employee was arrested on Saturday, March 1, at 4.38 p.m. in the confines of the 47th Precinct, which covers the Bronx neighborhoods of Woodlawn, Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Edenwald, Olinville, and Fishbay, as well as Woodlawn Cemetary.

Norwood: Dr. Michelle Soto is New MD of Ambulatoy Care at North Central Bronx

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NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx CEO Christopher Mastromano announced Feb. 24 that Michelle Soto, MD, MBA, FASAM, has been appointed medical director of ambulatory care at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB). Dr. Soto will oversee NCB’s many outpatient clinics in this role, including its pediatric, women’s health, primary care, and the medical and surgical specialties.

UPDATE After Much Speculation, Andrew Cuomo Announces Run for Mayor

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After months of speculation, former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday, March 1, via an online campaign video, that he is running for mayor of New York City.

Bronx Man Admits Role in Bank Fraud Conspiracy Targeting Banks in Ten States

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A Bronx man admitted to a federal judge in Rhode Island on Feb. 27 that he participated in a conspiracy intended to defraud banks in at least ten states of approximately $143,000, federal prosecutors said.

UPDATE Off-Duty NYPD Chaplain Arrested for Allegedly Patronizing Prostitution

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A 40-year-old, off-duty, NYPD chaplain has been arrested in The Bronx for allegedly “patronizing prostitution,” police said.

Bronx Man Sentenced to Over 13 Years in Prison for Robberies and Firearms Offense

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A Bronx man, James Kelly, was sentenced on Feb. 27 to over 13 years (160 months) in prison for robbing two delis in The Bronx, and pointing a gun at deli workers during one of the robberies, according to federal prosecutors.

Edenwald: Police Appeal for Help Locating Missing 68-Year-Old Man

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The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 68-year-old man who is reported missing from the Edenwald section of The Bronx.

MTA Announces Subway Changes for the Weekend Starting Feb. 28

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The MTA has advised subway travelers of subway changes this weekend, commencing Friday, Feb. 28.

UPDATE Former Bronx Attorney Gets Over 5 Years in Prison for Large-Scale Immigration Fraud

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A Bronx-based former immigration attorney was sentenced to 70 months (around 5 years and 8 months) in prison for immigration fraud in connection with his supervision of a multi-year scheme to file fraudulent immigration documents under the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”), according to federal prosecutors.