DOT Announces Bronx Bridge and Street Closures for the Weekend Sept 21 to 23

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Department of Transportation announced the following weekend bridge and street closures from Sept. 20 to Sept. 22.

Queens man Charged in High-Speed Chase that Ended in The Bronx

By DAVID GREENE

Westchester County Police have arrested a Queens man they say led police on a high-speed chase that began in Mount Vernon, into Yonkers, and ended in The Bronx.

Norwood: Neighbors React to Non-Fatal Shooting on East 207th & Bainbridge

By DAVID GREENE

Neighbors are sharing their reaction to a nonfatal shooting that occurred of a man in the back on East 207th Street in Norwood on Tuesday, Sept. 10. As reported, the NYPD released photos of the two men sought in connection with the incident and are appealing to the public for help identifying them.

Bronxites Honor Those Lost in the September 11th Attacks

By DAVID GREENE

Bronxites across the borough gathered once again on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to remember those who were killed and injured during the September 11th attacks on America in 2001.

Wakefield: Person Sought for Robbery of Woman Aboard Subway

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the person seen in the attached video and photo who they said is sought in connection to a robbery that occurred in Wakefield.

Fordham Manor: No Injuries Reported after FDNY Responds to Report of Gas Odor at Residential Building

By ARIEL PACHECO & SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY said no injuries were reported after firefighters responded to a call about a gas odor emanating from a stove in Fordham Manor on Tuesday.

Bronx Man Gets 12 Years for Shooting Patient in Jacobi ER and Endangering Patients & Staff

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Thursday, Sept. 19, that a Bronx man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for shooting a man in the emergency room waiting area of Jacobi Medical Center in Morris Park, sending patients and hospital staff running for their lives.

Bronx Man Gets 18 Years to Life for for Sexual Abuse of Stepdaughter & Forcing Stepson to Watch Porn

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Thursday, Sept. 19, that a Bronx man was sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for predatory sexual assault against a child and other charges for sexually abusing his stepdaughter, as well as child endangerment for forcing his stepson to watch pornography.

Robert Tucker Sworn in as 35th Fire Commissioner of New York City

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Robert Tucker was appointed as the new fire commissioner of the FDNY and was sworn in on Aug. 12. He is the 35th person to hold the position. City officials said, previously, Tucker worked for the Queens DA’s office and was CEO of a private security and cyber intelligence company, T&M Protection Resources. They said he also worked at the FDNY, though never as a firefighter, served as secretary of the FDNY Foundation, and was also a past honorary fire commissioner. “I can think of no higher calling than serving as the fire commissioner for the City of New York,” he said.