Tremont: Group Sought for Robbery

By DAVID GREENE

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the vehicle and perpetrators seen in the attached video and photos in connection to a robbery that occurred in Tremont.

Allerton: Three Charged in Fentanyl/Heroin Packaging Operation in The Bronx

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

Federal prosecutors announced on Dec. 4, that three people were charged in a fentanyl/heroin packaging operation in the Allerton section of The Bronx. They said the bust was part of an ongoing investigation into fentanyl/heroin trafficking in New York City, and that federal, state, and local law enforcement officers recovered over 13 pounds of drug mixtures, including fentanyl, heroin, xylazine, methamphetamine, and cocaine, from inside the packaging mill.

Two Dead, Two Injured after Various Bronx Subway Accidents Over Two Days

By DAVID GREENE

The NYPD said two people are dead and two were injured in various subway incidents which took place across The Bronx last weekend.

Female NYPD Employee Arrested for Assault & Child Endangerment

By DAVID GREENE

An off-duty female NYPD employee was arrested in The Bronx on Friday, Dec. 13, police said.

UPDATE Various Parties React to Kimberly Hanzlik’s Release after 13 Years on Murder Charge

By DAVID GREENE

Nearly a dozen friends and family members were at the back of a Bronx courtroom on Tuesday, Nov. 26, when Administrative Judge Alvin Yearwood approved a request from the Office of Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark to vacate the 2011 second-degree murder conviction of Kimberly Hanzlik, 59, for her role in the 1999 killing of Joseph Brown. The victim was shot and killed inside a bar formerly known as Frenchy’s on East Tremont Avenue in Throggs Neck.

Health Check: ‘Tis the Season to Eat Healthily

By RAISHA HERNANDEZ

Is it possible to eat and drink healthier during the fall and winter holidays, and still indulge in the family’s favorite recipes? Think steaming Mac ‘n Cheese, juicy pork shoulder, sweet potato casserole, collard greens, or piping hot chocolate. Eating and drinking healthier during the holidays can be challenging, but manageable with thoughtful planning and a balanced approach. Thankfully, you can still enjoy your beloved dishes and drinks while minding your health. Here are some tips to help you enjoy the festive season:

City and State Officials Celebrate Opening of St. James Terrace

By ARIEL PACHECO

State, City and local officials, including those from New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the newly constructed St. James Terrace, a mixed-income, affordable, and supportive housing development located at 2520 Jerome Avenue in Fordham Manor on Oct. 29.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Bronx Teachers’ Capacity to Teach Multilingual Students

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Lehman College announced in November it received federal funding of $8.4 million to train multilingual teachers for Bronx schools. This week, we asked readers if, in their opinion, public school teachers are equipped to handle the high percentage of Bronx students in their classrooms for whom English is not the first language spoken at home.

Bedford Park: Man Sought for Robbery and Dog Attack

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is requesting the public’s help identifying and locating the person seen in the attached photo, who they say is wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx.