Off-Duty NYPD School Crossing Guard Arrested in North Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said an off-duty New York City employee was arrested on Saturday, March 1, at 4.38 p.m. in the confines of the 47th Precinct, which covers the Bronx neighborhoods of Woodlawn, Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Edenwald, Olinville, and Fishbay, as well as Woodlawn Cemetary.

UPDATE After Much Speculation, Andrew Cuomo Announces Run for Mayor

By SÍLE MOLONEY

After months of speculation, former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday, March 1, via an online campaign video, that he is running for mayor of New York City.

Bronx Man Sentenced to Over 13 Years in Prison for Robberies and Firearms Offense

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A Bronx man, James Kelly, was sentenced on Feb. 27 to over 13 years (160 months) in prison for robbing two delis in The Bronx, and pointing a gun at deli workers during one of the robberies, according to federal prosecutors.

Edenwald: Police Appeal for Help Locating Missing 68-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 68-year-old man who is reported missing from the Edenwald section of The Bronx.

UPDATE Former Bronx Attorney Gets Over 5 Years in Prison for Large-Scale Immigration Fraud

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A Bronx-based former immigration attorney was sentenced to 70 months (around 5 years and 8 months) in prison for immigration fraud in connection with his supervision of a multi-year scheme to file fraudulent immigration documents under the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”), according to federal prosecutors.

Marble Hill: One Person Hospitalized after Stabbing near JFK High School

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A person was reportedly transported to an area hospital after a stabbing near John F. Kennedy High School in Marble Hill on Tuesday, Feb. 25, according to City officials.

Bronx Man Gets 10 Years for Arson & Robbery after Setting Ex-Girlfriend’s Apartment on Fire

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26, that a Bronx man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted by a jury of arson and burglary for setting his ex-girlfriend’s apartment on fire.

UPDATE DOT Invites Proposals for New Vendors on Fordham Plaza with a Deadline of April 11

By DAVID GREENE

New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez is inviting proposals from retail or food service businesses to operate in three different spaces at Fordham Plaza located on Fordham Road on the Fordham / Belmont border.

UPDATE VA Dismisses An Additional 1,400+ Probationary Employees as Hochul Announces Plans to Hire Some

By SÎLE MOLONEY

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Feb. 24 the dismissal of more than an additional 1,400 employees in non-mission critical positions. It followed a previous VA announcement of 1,000 dismissals on Feb. 13, which is part of what the Trump Administration says is its government-wide effort to make agencies more efficient.

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Off-Duty NYPD School Crossing Guard Arrested in North Bronx

UPDATE After Much Speculation, Andrew Cuomo Announces Run for Mayor

Bronx Man Sentenced to Over 13 Years in Prison for Robberies and Firearms Offense

Edenwald: Police Appeal for Help Locating Missing 68-Year-Old Man

UPDATE Former Bronx Attorney Gets Over 5 Years in Prison for Large-Scale Immigration Fraud

Marble Hill: One Person Hospitalized after Stabbing near JFK High School

Bronx Man Gets 10 Years for Arson & Robbery after Setting Ex-Girlfriend’s Apartment on Fire

UPDATE DOT Invites Proposals for New Vendors on Fordham Plaza with a Deadline of April 11