Criminal Justice

UPDATE University Heights: Owner of Pitbull Which Savagely Attacked Cat Arrested on Animal Cruelty & Other Charges

By SÍLE MOLONEY, DAVID GREENE & ARIEL PACHECO
The NYPD said cops have arrested a 29-year-old man from University Heights on animal cruelty charges relating to an attack on a cat by a pitbull. A now widely circulated video obtained by cat rescue group, Little Wanderers NYC, recently reported by Norwood News, showed a pitbull attacking a cat though the incident location was not confirmed. 

Dominican Heritage Celebrated at Bronx Borough Hall

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Following both French and Spanish rule from as early as the 16th century, the island nation of the Dominican Republic (DR) declared itself an independent nation from neighboring Haiti [on Feb. 27] in 1844, according to the U.S. Office of the Historian. In 1861, the DR reverted to Spanish rule, until once again winning its independence in 1865.

Jerome Avenue Post Office Finally Reopens

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO 
The post office branch located at 3464 Jerome Avenue in Norwood reopened on May 2, after being closed for around one year. Google also lists the post office as reopened. As reported, a mobile unit parked outside the post office had been serving customers following confirmation from USPS last year that there was a raccoon infestation in the building.

Seeking Answers to Latest Bainbridge Commercial Fire, Community is Largely Stonewalled

By SÍLE MOLONEY, DAVID GREENE & ARIEL PACHECO 
Ever since arson was confirmed by the NYPD as being the cause of the 4-alarm, nonfatal commercial fire that ripped through seven small businesses on Bainbridge Avenue by East 204th / East 205th Street in Norwood in October 2023, the affected small business owners, their employees, patrons, and local residents have all been anxiously waiting to hear what is to become of the now demolished and formerly condemned site. Amid rumors that the site has been sold, their patience is waning.

Bedford Park: Two Sought in Identified Armed Robbery Pattern

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached video and photo, who they say are wanted in connection to a robbery pattern identified across the 52nd Precinct, which covers some or all of Bedford Park, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Norwood, Bronx Park, and University Heights.