Crime

Morris Heights: Person Shot in Buttocks amid Armed Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is asking for the public’s help locating the people seen in the attached video and photos who they say are sought in connection with an attempted robbery that occurred in Morris Heights.

UPDATE Inquiring Photographer: Opinions on Faith in Integrity of Elected Officials

By DAVID GREENE
After New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty on Sept. 27 to bribery charges following a federal investigation into his 2021 mayoral election campaign, has since moved to dismiss the charges, and on Oct. 1, sought sanctions on the federal prosecutors who charged him, alleging the prosecutors leaked grand jury material and other sensitive information in “brazen violations” of the rules, this week, we asked readers if, generally, they have faith in the integrity of elected officials. The mayor is deemed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law. Read our latest related coverage on the topic here, here, and here.

Bronx Supporter Compares Mayor to Jesus Christ

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Three days after New York City Mayor Eric Adams was hit with bribery and other charges by federal prosecutors following an investigation into his 2021 mayoral campaign finances, and two days after he pleaded not guilty to charges relating to his alleged actions going back a decade or so, which he later moved to dismiss, the mayor continued his weekend citywide tour of religious institutions, visiting the Emmanuel Presbyterian Reform Church in Woodlawn Heights on Sunday, Sept. 29, to mark its 25th anniversary.

Bronx Democrats Hold Get-Out-the-Vote Rally for Harris Walz Campaign

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made a surprise guest appearance at The Bronx Democratic Party’s get-out-the-vote rally for the Harris Walz presidential campaign held at the Party’s headquarters on Williamsbridge Road in Morris Park on a sunny Sunday, Sept. 8.