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.

Mt Hope: Group Sought for Theft from 28-Year-Old Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the group seen in the attached video and photo who they say are sought in connection to a grand larceny incident that occurred in the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx.

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.

Bronx Man Gets 15 Years for Shooting Ex-Girlfriend and Man in Jealous Rage in Front of Five Children

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced that a Bronx man was sentenced to 15 years in prison and five years post-release supervision after pleading guilty to attempted murder in the second degree for shooting two people inside a Wakefield home in The Bronx, leaving his ex-girlfriend paralyzed.

UPDATE Amid Protests, Hochul Takes Action to “Restore Public Trust in New York City Municipal Government Leadership”

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed new actions on Thursday, Feb. 22, to restore public trust in New York City government with what was described as a sweeping expansion of state oversight and new guardrails to ensure accountability and protect New Yorkers. State officials said these actions require legislative action and would take effect immediately upon passage.

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

Mt Hope: Group Sought for Theft from 28-Year-Old Woman

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

Bronx Man Gets 15 Years for Shooting Ex-Girlfriend and Man in Jealous Rage in Front of Five Children

UPDATE Amid Protests, Hochul Takes Action to “Restore Public Trust in New York City Municipal Government Leadership”