CM Amanda Farías Allocates $25,000 to Jacobi Medical Center’s Stand Up to Violence Program

By SÍLE MOLONEY

District 18 City Council Member Amanda Farías presented a check of $25,000 to support Jacobi’s Stand Up to Violence (SUV) program in early February. The SUV program is the first hospital-run, cure violence-based program in the nation. During a February press conference held to announce the funding, Jacobi’s SUV unit reported it had seen a 59 percent decrease in the likelihood of violent re-injury in SUV patients, and also a 59 percent decrease in gunshot wound victims within the borders of the precincts which the SUV unit serves. Hospital officials said the council member committed funds to assist with

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance locating the person seen in the attached photo who they say is sought for questioning in connection with a robbery and assault of an elderly woman that occurred in Fordham Manor. It was reported to police that on Sunday, March 3, at around 4.45 a.m., opposite 327 East Kingsbridge Road, a 70-year-old woman was approached by an the unidentified male suspect who snatched her purse and elbowed her in the face, causing her tooth to fall out. “Two good Samaritans at the scene chased down the suspect,” police said, and

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The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating a 55-year-old man reported missing from the Allerton section of The Bronx. It was reported to police that Corby Webb of 2415 Williamsbridge Road Apt 1B, Bronx, NY was last seen on Thursday, Feb. 16, at around 6.40 a.m., leaving his home at the Pelham Parkway NYCHA development, located at 2415 Williamsbridge Road. He is described as male, is around 5 feet, 11 inches tall, is White, weighs around 160 pounds, and has dark colored eyes. His last clothing description is unknown. Police were told he often frequents

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 5-alarm supermarket fire which broke out on Sunday morning, March 5, in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx has injured a total of seven people, two of whom incurred serious injuries. Fire officials said the alarm regarding the blaze, described by the FDNY as a “hazmat incident,” meaning it related to hazardous material, and which broke out at a supermarket located at 2096 Grand Concourse in the vicinity of East 181st Street, was raised at at 10.41 a.m. on Sunday morning. According to the FDNY, the fire began in the rear of a one-story building (100 ft

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The NYPD said a 13-year-old girl who had been reported missing from Norwood has returned home. Prior to her return, police said that it had been reported to them that Leanna Fernandez of Hull Avenue had last been seen on Friday, March 3, at around 7.30 a.m., leaving her home. An NYPD spokesperson said at the time, “[She] is described as a female, light complexion, brown eyes, and brown hair with blue tips. She was last seen wearing a cream colored jacket, blue shirt, and gray pants.” Anyone with information regarding this missing person is asked to call

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The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the person seen in the attached video who is sought for questioning following an attempted robbery and shooting of a 51-year-old man in Tremont. Police said that it was reported to them that the incident unfolded on Friday, March 3, at approximately 00.45 a.m. when a 51-year-old male victim was at Gulf Gas Station, located at 1805 Webster Avenue in Tremont, as he was pumping gas into his vehicle. An NYPD spokesperson said, “An unidentified male individual drives up to the pumps in a white Mercedes Benz, exits his

By SÍLE MOLONEY

District 11 City Council Member Eric Dinowitz, in partnership with BetaNYC, has launched a new mapping tool which shows the level of playground accessibility for residents near their homes and schools. The map was designed to provide an easy way for residents and their families to locate playgrounds that are safe and accessible and to accommodate those with disabilities. The new mapping tool includes detailed information about each playground throughout New York City, including the types of accessible features that are available at each playground. According to the councilman’s office, Dinowitz, a former teacher who represents the Northwest Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

FDNY officials said a fire which broke out at 2728 Morris Avenue, a five-story, residential building, on Wednesday resulted in the hospitalization of five people with minor injuries. When contacted by Norwood News about the incident, a fire department official said the call was received by FDNY at 8.33 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1, and the fire was brought under control at 10.10 a.m. “Main body of fire has been extinguished and incident placed under control,” FDNY officials added. REGISTER TODAY for the 1st Annual @FDNYFoundation Climb to SUMMIT brought to you by @SLGreen taking place at One Vanderbilt

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The NYPD has opened a homicide investigation following the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man in Belmont. Police said that on Sunday, Feb. 26, at approximately 1.24 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding shots fired at the intersection of Bathgate Avenue and East 183rd Street. “Upon arrival, officers observed a 25-year-old male, unconscious and unresponsive, with a gunshot wound to the head,” an NYPD spokesperson said. “EMS responded and transported the aided male to St. Barnabas hospital where he was pronounced deceased. There are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing at this time.” The