Allerton: Residents React to Fatal Shooting of 25-Year-Old Man

By DAVID GREENE

Residents preparing to celebrate Mother’s Day at the Allerton Avenue building where a 25-year-old resident was shot and killed hours earlier were in disbelief that the fatal shooting occurred outside their front door.

Belmont: Man Sought following Fatal Shooting of Second 30-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD has launched a murder investigation into the death of a 30-year-old man following a shooting in Belmont on Wednesday, May 8. They are asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photos who they say is sought for questioning in connection with the incident.

Spuyten Duyvil: Over 25 Pounds of Fentanyl and Cocaine and $100K Cash Seized in Apartment

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A cache of more than 12 kilograms (25 pounds) of suspected fentanyl and cocaine and $100,000 were recovered after members of the U.S. Marshals NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force executed an unrelated arrest warrant at a home in the Spuyten Duyvil section of The Bronx, federal prosecutors announced on Monday, May 13.

Allerton: 25-Year-Old Man Dead following Late Night Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police have opened a homicide investigation after a 25-year-old man died in the Allerton section of the Bronx following a shooting on Saturday night.

Norwood: No Injuries Reported following Report of Smoke at Residential Home

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY said no injuries were reported following a fire that broke out in Norwood on Sunday, May 5.

UPDATE South Bronx: Man Arrested for Disturbing Rape Where Victim Attacked from Behind with Belt

Police said a 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a disturbing rape of 45-year-old woman in the South Bronx earlier this month during which she was attacked from behind with a belt.

Baby Names, Olivia and Liam, Continue to Dominate the Most Popular Baby Names List

Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most popular baby names, with 2023 being the fifth consecutive year that parents have chosen the monikers for their little ones, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration. Also, for the fifth consecutive year, Noah took the second slot for boys, and Emma for girls. Meanwhile, only one new name appeared in the Top 10 lists this year, with Mateo joining the boys for the first time.

UPDATE Mayor Travels to Rome, Italy for World Meeting on Human Fraternity & Bilateral Meetings

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams boarded a flight to Rome, the Italian capital, on Friday, May 10, for the 2nd Edition of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, as well as conduct bilateral meetings with leaders and stakeholders.

Norwood: Woman Assaulted, Robbed inside Car on Hull Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A woman was assaulted and robbed of a very large amount of cash while she was seated inside her car with a friend in Norwood on Monday afternoon, May 6, police saild. A 41-year-old woman was later arrested in connection with the incident.