Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on the Possible Indictment of Former President Donald J. Trump

  This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the possibility of criminal charges being brought against former U.S. President Donald J. Trump by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in connection with an alleged hush-money payment to porn actress, Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, during Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.   “I think he’s corrupted, and he deserves what he gets for what he did. He’s going to New York City first. Well, actually he’s got a lot of money, but I think he’s guilty – simple. He paid a lot of women off. They’re going to get


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UPDATE University Heights: Male Likely to Survive following Stabbing

Police said a male victim who was stabbed in the University Heights section of the Bronx on Monday night is not likely to die.   No further details were immediately available from the NYPD except that the incident occurred at around 10.30 p.m. on Monday, March 20, at the junction of Webb Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road, the location of a Popeye’s restaurant.   The FDNY later confirmed that first responders were alerted to the incident at 10.36 p.m. and that one patient was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital. The person’s condition was unknown at the time.   Anyone with


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UPDATE Wakefield: One Dead, One Injured in Shooting

A 24-year-old man has died and a 42-year-old man has been hospitalized following a shooting in Wakefield over the weekend. Police said that on Sunday, March 19, at around 11.48 p.m. officers from the 47th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been shot at a deli located at 4702 White Plains Road.   An NYPD spokesperson said, “Upon arrival, officers observed a 24-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the torso. EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to NYC Health & Hospitals/Jacobi, where he was pronounced deceased.” The spokesperson added, “A second


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Belmont: One Dead & One Injured in Multiple Shooting

A 21-year-old man has died from gunshot wounds and a 22-year-old man who was also shot has been hospitalized following a shooting incident in the Belmont section of The Bronx on Sunday, police said.   The NYPD said that on Sunday, March 19, at around 1.48 a.m., officers from the 48th Precinct responded to a 311 call regarding multiple people who had been shot in front of 610 East 187th Street.   “Upon arrival, there were no victims observed at the location,” a police spokesperson said. “A preliminary investigation led officers to discover two males with gunshots wounds in front


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UPDATE Allerton: One Dead in Fire Caused by Lithium-Ion Battery

  A residential fire requiring “all hands” which broke out in the Allerton section of The Bronx on Saturday has resulted in the death of one civilian, FDNY officials said.   The FDNY said the alarm was raised on Saturday, March 18, at around 4.06 p.m. in response to a fire in apartment 6B on the 6th (top) floor of a multiple dwelling at 2265 Olinville Avenue. FDNY officials said one patient was treated and transported to Jacobi Hospital. The FDNY urges New Yorkers to follow these lithium-ion safety tips to ensure the safety of you, your family, and our


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West Farms: Man, 35, Arrested for Hit & Run that Killed 26-Year-Old Woman

  Police said they have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection to a fatal hit & run incident which resulted in the death of a 26-year-old woman in the West Farms section of The Bronx in July 2022.   The NYPD said the incident occurred on Friday, July 1, 2022 at around 10.18 p.m. when officers from the 48th Precinct said they responded to a 911 call regarding a pedestrian who had been struck in front of 1922 West Farms Road.   A police spokesperson said at the time, “Upon arrival, officers discovered a unidentified, female victim in her approximate


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Fordham Heights: Two Armed with Knife Sought in House Burglary

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the people seen in the attached photos who department officials say are sought in connection with a house robbery that occurred in Fordham Heights. Police said it was reported to them that on Monday, March 13, at around 6.48 a.m., a 32-year-old woman was inside her residence when two unidentified people entered her home, located near the vicinity of East 182nd Street and Grand Concourse.   “The male individual displayed a knife and demanded money from the victim,” an NYPD spokesperson said. “The unknown female then removed approximately $300,


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University Heights: Person Sought for Attempted Assault

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photos who the department says is sought for questioning in connection to an attempted assault that occurred in University Heights.   Police said it was reported to them that on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at approximately 10.22 p.m., three male individuals approached a large group of people in front of 2065 Jerome Avenue, two displayed guns and fired several rounds, striking a 28-year-old man and a 20-year-old man. “The two victims were taken to area hospitals and treated for gunshot wounds to the ankle,” a police


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Wakefield: Man Slashed in Face with Glass Bottle Gets 40 Stitches

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached screenshot and video who is sought for questioning regarding an assault that occurred in Wakefield.   Police said that on Saturday, March 4, at 8.05 p.m. inside a deli located at 4402 White Plains Road, an unidentified male approached a 35-year-old male victim and after a verbal dispute, the suspect struck the victim in the face with a glass bottle.   “The victim was removed to St. Barnabas Hospital with severe injuries to his lip and cheek, requiring over 40 stiches,” a police spokesperson said,


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