Bronx-based NYPD Lieutenant Arrested in the 49th Precinct

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An off-duty member of the NYPD was arrested and charged in the confines of the 49th Precinct on Sunday, March 17. The 49th Precinct covers the northeastern portion of The Bronx, including Allerton, Morris Park, Van Nest, Pelham Parkway, Eastchester Gardens, and Pelham Gardens.

Wakefield: Two Sought following Armed Home Invasion

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said a home invasion took place in Wakefield on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Fordham Manor: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable for Units at 2754 Creston Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery described as affordable for units at 2754 Creston Avenue, a 6-story, residential building in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by Rise Architecture, and developed by Alfred Mitaj of First Structure LLC, the structure yields 22 residential units.

UPDATE Kingsbridge: Dog Falls from Roof, Lands on Spiked Gate, Family “Completely Devastated”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A Kingsbridge family is reportedly devastated after a pet dog reportedly fell from the roof of a multistory, residential building on Tuesday night, and tragically became impaled on a spiked iron gate below.

UPDATE Marble Hill: 6 Firefighters & 4 Civilians Injured in E-Bike Fire, 31 People & 6 Pets Displaced

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 26-year-old man was stabbed twice in the leg during a physical altercation in Fordham Manor, police said.

Neighborhood Notes: SYEP Deadline Extended, HBCU Fair, Small Business Grants & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Neighborhood Notes: SYEP Deadline Extended, HBCU Fair, Small Business Grants & More!

University Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 6-Story, Residential Building at 2311 Grand Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 6-story, residential building at 2311 Grand Avenue in University Heights, as reported by YIMBY.

UPDATE Norwood: Two People Transported to Jacobi after Fire on Tryon Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

Two people were treated for minor injuries at Jacobi Hospital after a fire broke out in Norwood on Saturday, March 9.

Fordham Manor: Feds Bust 16 “Armed and Violent” Drug Traffickers on Valentine Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Federal prosecutors for the Southern District of New York, the FBI, and NYPD announced on Wednesday, March 6, that charges were filed against 16 members and leaders of “an armed and violent drug trafficking crew” who operated the ring with deadly consequences for their victims on Valentine Avenue in Fordham Manor for over 10 years..

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Bronx-based NYPD Lieutenant Arrested in the 49th Precinct

Wakefield: Two Sought following Armed Home Invasion

Fordham Manor: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable for Units at 2754 Creston Avenue

UPDATE Kingsbridge: Dog Falls from Roof, Lands on Spiked Gate, Family “Completely Devastated”

UPDATE Marble Hill: 6 Firefighters & 4 Civilians Injured in E-Bike Fire, 31 People & 6 Pets Displaced

Neighborhood Notes: SYEP Deadline Extended, HBCU Fair, Small Business Grants & More!

University Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 6-Story, Residential Building at 2311 Grand Avenue

UPDATE Norwood: Two People Transported to Jacobi after Fire on Tryon Avenue

Fordham Manor: Feds Bust 16 “Armed and Violent” Drug Traffickers on Valentine Avenue