Criminal Justice

Fordham Heights: Man Sought for Groping Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the person seen in the attached photo who they say is wanted in connection with a groping incident that occurred on the border of Fordham Heights and Mt. Hope last month.

Elections 2024: Ritchie Torres on Fighting for The Bronx, Challenges in D.C. & Gaza

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Having profiled Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and followed his candidacy when he first ran for Congress in 2020, we caught up with the congressman to discuss some of his accomplishments in D.C., challenges he faces to enacting more legislation, and the topic on which he has seemingly received the most vocal pushback – Gaza.

UPDATE Elections 2024: Gonzalo Duran on Transparency, Accountability & Leadership

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Former Iraq combat veteran, U.S. Marine sergeant, chaplain, and CEO of the nonprofit Devil Dog USA, Gonzalo Duran is running for Congress in New York’s 15th Congressional District on the Republican and Conservative Party ticket. The district, which stretches from the northwest to the South Bronx is one of the country’s poorest congressional districts and is represented by Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres profiled by Norwood News before his election win in 2020, and before taking up his seat in 2021.

Off-Duty NYC Corrections Officer Arrested for Assault & Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police said a NYC Corrections Officer was arrested on Friday, Nov. 1, and charged in the 43rd Precinct, which covers some or all of the neighborhoods of Westchester Avenue, Castle Hill Avenue, White Plains Road, and Parkchester.   They said Jessica Bella-Flores, 40, was charged with robbery in the second degree and assault in the second degree.   Bella-Flores is presumed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law.    

Yankees React to Two Fans Being Ejected from World Series Game 4

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York Yankees have issued a statement giving their reaction to reports that two fans were ejected from World Series Game 4 on Tuesday, Oct. 29, against the Los Angeles Dodgers for violating the fan code of conduct, and interfering with Dodgers star Mookie Betts during play.