Criminal Justice

Fordham Heights: Three Sought in Armed Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the people seen in the attached photos who they say are sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in Fordham Heights.  

University Heights: Man Sought for Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is appealing to the public for help identifying the person seen in the attached media who they say is wanted in connection to an assault that occurred in University Heights. 

Antiwar Protesters Hold 2nd Rally Outside Torres’ Office

By DAVID GREENE
For the second time in less than two months, members of the Bronx Anti-War Coalition held a “Speak Out” rally outside the Bronx office of Congressman Richie Torres (NY-15) in Belmont on Friday, Dec. 15. The group called for a ceasefire to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas and demanded an end to financial support of Israel’s war efforts by the United States.

UPDATE Bedford Park: Man Shot Dead by Police Amid Family Stabbing Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY, MIRIAM QUIÑONES & DAVID GREENE
A 30-year-old emotionally disturbed resident of Bedford Park supportive housing has died following a police-involved shooting following a domestic violence incident at the victim’s home. At least two family members had been stabbed prior to the shooting.

Civil Service Career Fair Held at Bronx Community College

By SÍLE MOLONEY
In response to what was described as a critical labor shortage impacting public service sectors across New York State, with 12,500 vacancies, State Sen. Robert Jackson (S.D. 31), chair of the NYS civil service & pension committee, in conjunction with NYS Civil Service Commissioner Timothy Hogues, held a civil service career fair at Bronx Community College on Tuesday, Dec. 19.