NYPD Police Administrative Aide Arrested for Alleged Assault in 52nd Precinct

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said a New York City employee was arrested in the 52nd Precinct, which covers the Bronx neighborhoods of Bedford Park, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Norwood, Bronx Park, and University Heights. A police spokesperson said that on Sunday, June 4, at around 10.10 a.m., Jacet Williams, 32, a female NYPD police administrative aide, was arrested. Police said she was charged with alleged assault and harassment. A person arrested and charged with a crime is deemed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the person seen in the attached photo who department officials say is sought for questioning in connection to an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor. Police that on Thursday, June 1, at around 8.55 p.m., the victim, a 68-year-old man, was standing in the vicinity of Valentine Avenue and East 194th Street when he got into an argument with another person. The person allegedly punched the victim in the face and body multiple times, police said. “The individual was last seen fleeing southbound on Valentine Avenue on foot,”

By LIANA SMALE

Next time you walk through one of New York City’s 1,700 public parks, take a closer look at the names on the signs advertising park events, or at the shirts worn by people picking up trash. Do they say “NYC Parks” or the name of a private group? While NYC Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks) performs many general park maintenance tasks, oftentimes private groups ensure that parks are clean, safe, and fun spaces. According to New Yorkers for Parks, the City already spends less on its parks than other major U.S. cities, and this June, according to New

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Alexandria Arriaga, daughter of the 49th Precinct Clergy Council chaplain and Democratic State Committee woman and district leader, Sandra Pabon, announced the death of her mother in a social media post on Friday, June 2, writing, “This is Alex. It’s with great sadness to announce to you all that my mother, Sandra Pabon, has passed away.” She added, “Thank you all for your prayers and I will let you all know about her funeral arrangements. Thank you. She loved you all!” Pabon was an active member of the community and was frequently seen at various local meetings and community

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed Intro. 891 into law on Thursday, May 25, which will allow sporting venues to hold games of chance, such as raffles, for charitable purposes. “Today, we are hitting a home run for New York City nonprofits,” said Adams. “New York City is home to some of the greatest sporting teams in the nation, and we love supporting them, especially when they give back to the community. Today, with the signing of this bill into law, we are stepping up to the plate, and making it easier for the Yankees, the Mets, and others

By DAVID GREENE

Several hundred members of different trade unions from across the City stood vigil down the block from Walton High School in Kingsbridge Heights on Wednesday, May 24, as city officials joined local residents for the final community input meeting to determine the future of the massive, vacant Kingsbridge Armory, located at Jerome Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road, also in Kingsbridge Heights. It has remained all but dormant for the better part of the last 20 years. Only Bronxites were allowed inside the school for the meeting. The Kingsbridge Armory residents meeting kicked off at 5 p.m. at the

By DAVID GREENE

With the recent announcements by Robert Kennedy Jr., a Democrat, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, of their candidacies for U.S. president, this week we asked readers their thoughts on the current shape of the 2024 presidential election. “I’m looking at the non-traditional candidates. [President] Joe Biden has not been good, and [former President Donald] Trump is not such a good leader. No, Biden has not done a good job. I think Trump’s going to win, but he doesn’t know how to bring together the American people. He’s popular, but as a leader he’s not so great. He didn’t

By CLAIRE GARON

In recognition of June being Men’s Health Month, Montefiore’s Claire Caron spoke with Dr. Earle C. Chambers, professor and director of research at Montefiore’s Department of Family and Social Medicine, and professor of epidemiology & population health, and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Montefiore Einstein. Chambers’ research focuses on men’s health, primary care, and public health, with a particular emphasis on social determinants of health i.e. how physical and social environments influence health behaviors and health outcomes. Dr. Chambers is known for his research assessing how housing impacts chronic diseases like diabetes, prediabetes, asthma, HIV, and the health

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Law Day 2023 was commemorated at Monroe College School of Criminal and Social Justice on May 10. New York Supreme Court Judges Leslie Stroth and Kathy King and New York City Criminal Court Judge Yadhira González-Taylor were part of the planning committee who worked with the college’s academic leadership team to attract over 120 high school students to attend. They said students interacted and networked with a distinguished panel of professionals during the event. The panelists comprised Justice Eddie McShan of the appellate division, chief attorney of citywide operations at The Legal Aid Society, Tina Luongo, bureau chief at the