Norwood: Decatur Ave Home Allegedly Used as Stash House for Guns & Drugs Seized by Feds via Courts

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

Following the raid by federal agents of the dilapidated building located at 3267 Decatur Avenue in the Norwood section of The Bronx on Nov. 4, 2024, as reported by Norwood News last year, and after years of complaints by residents, federal authorities announced on Friday, Feb. 7, the Decatur Avenue home has been seized via the courts via the filing of a civil forfeiture complaint in which it is alleged it was used by members of the “Drilly Gang” as a stash house for drug trafficking and guns.

Health Check: A Healthier Heart, The Power of Plants

By MONICA KELLY

When it comes to taking care of our heart, what we put on our plate matters. Research has consistently shown that eating more plant foods and less animal foods can improve heart health, lower cholesterol, and even reduce the risk of heart disease. Plant foods are fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seeds and nuts, and beans and legumes. Animal foods include meat and fish, eggs, milk and foods made from milk.

Allerton: Department of Buildings Works with ACC NYC to Rescue Pets after Wallace Ave Fire

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following the horrific fire at 2910 Wallace Avenue in the Allerton section of The Bronx on Friday, Jan. 9, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) workers have been carrying out some ad hoc pet rescue at the now vacated building.

Friends of Animals to Spay/Neuter 100 Pets Belonging to NYC Residents in Need for Free

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Representatives of Friends of Animals (FoA), an animal protection organization, are taking action to address what they say is a euthanasia crisis in animal shelters across the U.S., with those in New York City being no exception. They said the NYC Animal Care Center euthanized more than 1,400 cats and dogs in the first half of 2024.

Belmont: One Dead, Three Injured in Fire at 2264 Beaumont Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One person died and three others were injured in a resdential fire caused by a lithium-ion battery in Belmont on Thursday, Oct. 24, the FDNY said.

Belmont: One Minor Injury Reported after Apartment Fire Breaks out at 416 East 187th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One minor injury was reported by the FDNY after an apartment fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon in Belmont.

UPDATE No Injuries Reported after Residential Fire Breaks out at 1978 University Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no injuries reported after a fire broke out in a residential building on Tuesday night on the Morris Heights / University Heights border, FDNY officials said.

Bronx Attorney Gets 10 Years for Attempting to Entice a 14-Year-Old Minor from Connecticut for Sex

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A Bronx attorney was sentenced to 10 years in prison in federal court on Friday, for attempting to entice a minor believed to be 14 years of age for sex, after he pleaded guilty to the charge in March 2024, federal prosecutors said. Damian Williams, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced on Friday, Oct. 18, that Tong Hyon Suh, a/k/a “Jason Suh,” was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel for his attempted enticement of the minor.

UPDATE Snake Which Looks like a Python Reportedly Seen in Wakefield Wall at East 233rd Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Residents in the Wakefield section of The Bronx reported a snake sighting in the neighborhood on Sunday afternoon, sharing a video of the reptile on social media.