“Slaughtery” Gang Members Charged with 14 Shootings, Slashing of Rival in Courthouse, Bragged Online

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and New York City Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban announced on Friday, Aug. 2, that 20 people, including five teens, have been charged with various violent crimes that include 14 shootings in the Fordham Heights, Kingsbridge, Highbridge, and Morris Heights areas, as well as a brutal slashing of a young woman outside the “youth part” courtroom inside the Bronx Criminal Court’s Hall of Justice. Prosecutors said at least some of the gang members are seemingly influenced by drill rap music and posted menacing videos on social media about some of the shootings taunting their gang rivals. 

Fourteen Alleged “1300” Gang Members/Associates Charged with Multiple Bronx Shootings, Carjackings

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and New York City Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban announced on Friday, Aug. 2, that 15 people, including 14 alleged members and associates of the “1300” gang, were charged under two separate indictments for allegedly conspiring to commit various violent crimes committed across The Bronx, including attempted murder (shooting), conspiracy and gang assault. One of the victims was a teenage girl and another an older adult. One of the associates is also charged separately for shooting four people and the group were also involved in a spate of carjackings and and a gang assault on an off-duty police officer.

City Marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30

“World Day Against Trafficking in Persons” is marked on July 30. According to the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (MOEDGBV), human trafficking is the use of power and control to force, trick, or coerce someone into engaging in providing labor or services, which can include commercial sex.

Op-Ed: Prioritizing Minority Mental Health

Throughout July, during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important to acknowledge the health disparities that exist within communities as it relates to the use of tobacco products. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), smoking is more highly prevalent in adults with mental health conditions than those without.

Tenants and Elected Officials Gather To Protest Housing Conditions at Tracey Towers

Around 50 frustrated tenants joined local elected officials for a rally outside Bedford Park’s Tracey Towers on Saturday, June 15, to protest what they said are poor living conditions in the 871-unit housing complex. Residents say they have been grappling with a slew of problems like frequent water leaks, a significant rat infestation, and perpetually malfunctioning elevators for a number of years.