Funeral Arrangements Announced for Norwood Community Leader Joseph McCarthy

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Former Norwood teacher and Perry Avenue resident, Joseph McCarthy, died on Sunday, Jan. 7, aged 79. The news was confirmed by his brother, John, who described Joe as a local influential figure and community leader in the ‘60s ’70s and ’80s, who was heavily involved with the local school board.

Democrat Amanda Farías Appointed as City Council Majority Leader

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Democratic City Council Member Amanda Farías (C.D. 18) has been appointed as NYC Council majority leader, effective Jan.3. Farias who represents the neighborhoods of Castle Hill, Clason Point, Harding Park, Parkchester, Unionport, Shorehaven, and Soundview, said she was excited and thanked City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams for what she described as “the enormous trust” Adams has placed in her. Farías is preceded by Manhattan Democratic City Council Member Keith Powers (C.D. 4).

UPDATE Former B.R.A.G. Cure Violence Interrupter Michael Rodriguez Sentenced to 10 Years

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Michael Rodriguez, 49, of local cure violence group, Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.), and a resident of Yonkers, has been sentenced in relation to drug related charges in Orange County. The sentencing was announced by Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler on Thursday, Jan. 4.

Hell’s Angels Gang Members Sentenced for Shooting of Two Rival Gang Members in 2020

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

Two members of Hell’s Angels were sentenced to prison for a 2020 shooting in the Allerton area of The Bronx that left one member of the Pagans motorcycle gang dead and another wounded. The sentencing was confirmed by Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark on Jan. 5.

UPDATE Wakefield: 5-Year-Old Boy Dies in Basement Fire

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 5-year-old boy has died following a fire in the Wakefield section of The Bronx.

UPDATE Fordham Heights: One Arrested following Fatal Stabbing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYPD officials said a 31-year-old man has been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a second 61-year-old man in Fordham Heights.

Brokenhearted Mother Speaks of Tragedy of Son’s Fatal Shooting Amid Domestic Violence Incident

By DAVID GREENE

Six days after a domestic violence incident involving her son during which police officers acted to save a mother’s life and in the process fatally shot her son, the victim’s heartbroken mother spoke briefly about the tragedy.

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.