Youth Cite Benefits of Restorative Justice Program

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81) presented a check for $250,000 to Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC) on Monday, Nov. 6, to support its restorative justice program at the Norwood-based center (MMCC), in the presence of some of the young course participants and course facilitators. Dinowitz said the funding will help support “anti-gun, anti-drug, anti-violence, and anti-gang programs for teens.”

Arson Ruled Cause of Bainbridge Avenue Commercial Fire that Destroyed Several Small Businesses

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Arson has been cited as the cause of a commercial fire that ripped through seven small businesses on Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood between East 205th and East 206th Streets during the early hours of Tuesday, Oct. 10, police said.

UPDATE Kingsbridge:15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing Since Found

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said a 15-year-old girl from Kingsbridge who had been reported missing on Thursday, Dec. 14, has since been located.

UPDATE Olinville: Man Arrested following Fatal Shooting of 34-Year-old on Carpenter Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said a 22-year-old man has been arrested following the fatal shooting of a second 34-year-old man in the Olinville section of The Bronx last month.

Fordham Heights: Man Sought for Attempted Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo who they say is sought in connection with an attempted assault that occurred in Fordham Heights.

Morris Heights: Police Appeal for Help Locating 27-Year-old Woman Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 27-year-old woman reported missing from Morris Heights.

West Farms: Driver Abandons Vehicle after Hitting Bus on Southern Boulevard

By DAVID GREENE

Police are looking to question the driver of a vehicle that struck an MTA bus in the West Farms section of the Bronx over the weekend, causing injury to one, before fleeing the scene of the collision.

UPDATE Community Mourns Death of Howard E. Kamiel, President of Amalgamated Housing Corporation

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Representatives of the Amalgamated Housing Corporation in in the Van Cortlandt Village section of The Bronx, said they are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of the president of its board of directors, Howard E. Kamiel, on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the age of 70.

UPDATE Bronxites Mourn Death of Community Leader Bob Nolan

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronxites are mourning the recent death of Bronx community leader, Bob Nolan, who died Friday, Dec. 15, in The Bronx at the age of 70.

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Arson Ruled Cause of Bainbridge Avenue Commercial Fire that Destroyed Several Small Businesses

UPDATE Kingsbridge:15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing Since Found

UPDATE Olinville: Man Arrested following Fatal Shooting of 34-Year-old on Carpenter Avenue

Fordham Heights: Man Sought for Attempted Assault

Morris Heights: Police Appeal for Help Locating 27-Year-old Woman Reported Missing

West Farms: Driver Abandons Vehicle after Hitting Bus on Southern Boulevard

UPDATE Community Mourns Death of Howard E. Kamiel, President of Amalgamated Housing Corporation

UPDATE Bronxites Mourn Death of Community Leader Bob Nolan