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City Chooses Long Island Developer for Two-Phase, Mixed-Use Development of Kingsbridge Armory
The latest two-phase, mixed-use plan for the long-vacant Kingsbridge Armory was unveiled by City and State officials on Tuesday, Jan. 7. City and elected officials said, “Phase One of the project envisions a vibrant, mixed-use development with a state-of-the-art event venue space, sports fields for local youth academies, cultural and commercial space, over 25,000 square-feet of dedicated community space, an educational facility focused on workforce development, and more.”
Mott Haven: Fentanyl-Trafficking Gang Leader Linked to 8 Bronx Overdose Deaths Gets 30 Years
Jesus Cabrera, a/k/a “Gee,” was sentenced on Tuesday, Jan. 14, to 30 years in prison for leading a drug trafficking ring that sold deadly fentanyl in The Bronx, federal prosecutors said. As reported, Cabrera previously pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and fentanyl analogue, and to a related firearms count.
Soundview: Alleged Bronx Crips Subset Gang Member Charged in connection to 2021 Murder of Jadon Robinson
A Crips subset gang member named Alieu Jarjou a/k/a “Scally,” a/k/a “Lu Scally,” was charged in federal court on Tuesday, Jan. 14, with murder in aid of racketeering, racketeering conspiracy, and a firearms offense in connection with the 2021 murder of 30-year-old Jadon Robinson in the Soundview section of The Bronx, prosecutors said.
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Inquiring Photographer: Opinions on People’s Experiences Dealing with Healthcare Insurance Claims
Following the recent assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and given there are indications the gunman, Luigi Mangione, killed Thompson to draw attention to or over grievances he has with the health insurance industry, we asked readers about their experiences dealing with healthcare insurance claims for themselves or their family members.
Norwood Man Gets 40 Years to Life for Fatal Shooting of Bodega Clerk & Wounding of Bodega Owner
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Jan. 6 that a Bronx man from Norwood was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison after being convicted of second-degree murder and additional charges for fatally shooting a bodega clerk and wounding the store’s owner in the Mount Eden section of The Bronx in 2021.
UPDATE Mt. Hope: Police Launch Murder Investigation following Fatal Stabbing of 36-Year-Old Man
Police have launched a murder investigation following the fatal stabbing of a 36-year-old man in the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx. An NYPD spokesperson said that on Tuesday, Dec. 24, (Christmas Eve) at around 11.43 a.m., police from the 46th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a person who had been stabbed in the vicinity of East Tremont Avenue and Morris Avenue.