Creston Pharmacy Plays Santa in Bedford Park

By DAVID GREENE

The owners and staff of Creston Pharmacy in Bedford Park spent one of the days leading up to Christmas donating their time, wrapping hundreds of free gifts, and handing them out to the neighborhood’s children.

NYPD & Partner Launch New Resource Guide for Sexual Assault Survivors

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Democratic City Council Member Amanda Farías (C.D. 18) has been appointed as NYC Council majority leader, effective Jan.3. Farias who represents the neighborhoods of Castle Hill, Clason Point, Harding Park, Parkchester, Unionport, Shorehaven, and Soundview, said she was excited and thanked City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams for what she described as “the enormous trust” Adams has placed in her. Farías is preceded by Manhattan Democratic City Council Member Keith Powers (C.D. 4).

UPDATE Fordham Heights: Four Arrested, One from Norwood, for Gang Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said four people have been arrested, including one from Norwood, following a gang assault that occurred in Fordham Heights.

UPDATE Former B.R.A.G. Cure Violence Interrupter Michael Rodriguez Sentenced to 10 Years

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Michael Rodriguez, 49, of local cure violence group, Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.), and a resident of Yonkers, has been sentenced in relation to drug related charges in Orange County. The sentencing was announced by Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler on Thursday, Jan. 4.

Hell’s Angels Gang Members Sentenced for Shooting of Two Rival Gang Members in 2020

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

Two members of Hell’s Angels were sentenced to prison for a 2020 shooting in the Allerton area of The Bronx that left one member of the Pagans motorcycle gang dead and another wounded. The sentencing was confirmed by Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark on Jan. 5.

UPDATE Fordham Heights: One Arrested following Fatal Stabbing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYPD officials said a 31-year-old man has been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a second 61-year-old man in Fordham Heights.

Fordham Manor: E-Biker Rider Sought following Nonfatal Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photos who they said is sought in connection to an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor.

DOE Employee Arrested for Assault in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An off-duty City employee has been arrested on charges of assault according to the NYPD.

Brokenhearted Mother Speaks of Tragedy of Son’s Fatal Shooting Amid Domestic Violence Incident

By DAVID GREENE

Six days after a domestic violence incident involving her son during which police officers acted to save a mother’s life and in the process fatally shot her son, the victim’s heartbroken mother spoke briefly about the tragedy.