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

By SÍLE MOLONEY

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 Paying for Sex

By SÍLE MOLONEY

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

By SÍLE MOLONEY

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.

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

By SÍLE MOLONEY

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.

Marble Hill: One Person Hospitalized after Stabbing near JFK High School

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A person was reportedly transported to an area hospital after a stabbing near John F. Kennedy High School in Marble Hill on Tuesday, Feb. 25, according to City officials.

Bronx Man Gets 10 Years for Arson & Robbery after Setting Ex-Girlfriend’s Apartment on Fire

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26, that a Bronx man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted by a jury of arson and burglary for setting his ex-girlfriend’s apartment on fire.

Ritchie Torres Endorses Andrew Coumo for Mayor of New York City; Cuomo Has Not Yet Entered the Race

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15), who represents a large section of The Bronx stretching from the northwest to the South Bronx, announced on Monday, Feb. 24, that he is endorsing former Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for mayor. The announcement comes despite Cuomo not yet entering the race.

Pelham Parkway: 33-Year-Old Man Dies in Fatal Shooting on White Plains Road

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 33-year-old man has died following a fatal shooting in the Pelham Parkway section of The Bronx.

UPDATE Wakefield: 30-Year-Old Man Who Died in Fatal Stabbing on White Plains Road is from Yonkers

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The 30-year-old man who died following a fatal stabbing in the Wakefield section of The Bronx has been identified, police said.

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

UPDATE Off-Duty NYPD Chaplain Arrested for Allegedly Paying for Sex

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

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

Marble Hill: One Person Hospitalized after Stabbing near JFK High School

Bronx Man Gets 10 Years for Arson & Robbery after Setting Ex-Girlfriend’s Apartment on Fire

Ritchie Torres Endorses Andrew Coumo for Mayor of New York City; Cuomo Has Not Yet Entered the Race

Pelham Parkway: 33-Year-Old Man Dies in Fatal Shooting on White Plains Road

UPDATE Wakefield: 30-Year-Old Man Who Died in Fatal Stabbing on White Plains Road is from Yonkers