Williamsbridge: Woman Sought for Groping Another Woman on White Plains Road

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the woman seen in the attached media who they say is wanted in connection with a sexual abuse incident that occurred in Williamsbridge last month.

Man, 27, Arrested for Hit & Run Collision Resulting in Death of Beloved Bronx Buccaneers “Coach D”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said they have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with a multiple vehicle, hit and run, road incident in the East Bronx in which pedestrian and beloved volunteer Bronx football coach, Dwight “Coach D” Downer, was killed late last year.

UPDATE Hazmat Response Needed on Bainbridge Ave as 2025 Declared Fire Prevention Year

By SÍLE MOLONEY

There were no reported injuries after a fire broke out in a 4-story, residential building in Fordham Manor on Wednesday afternoon, March 12, fire department officials said, adding that a hazmat unit was needed due to the discovery of a burning lithium-ion battery on site.

UPDATE Two Bike Thieves Sought in Bronx Theft Pattern

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NPYD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached video and photos who they say are wanted in connection to a pattern of theft identified across the 44th, 48th, and 52nd Precincts in Highbridge, Fordham Manor, Mt. Eden, West Farms and Tremont, in recent weeks.

UPDATE Applications Open for Brandon Hendricks Scholarship as Mayor, NYPD Say Decline in Shootings Continues

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Applications are open for college-bound Bronx high school seniors for the Annual $20,000 Brandon Hendricks (College) Scholarship, sponsored by Oyate Group through Monday, March 31. The Bronx-based nonprofit, on a mission to alleviate poverty across NYC, is inviting as many college-bound, high school students as possible to apply to avail of the opportunity.

Allerton: School Bus Fire Results in No Injuries

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A school bus fire in the Allerton section of The Bronx on Monday morning has resulted in no injuries according to the FDNY.

New York City F.C. Beats Orlando City 2-1 at Yankee Stadium in First Win of 2025 Season

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City F.C. beat Orlando City S.C. 2-1 at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night, March 8, in their first win of the 2025 regular season of Major League Soccer, delighting throngs of New York City fans who had traveled from all across The Big Apple to attend the game. Decked out in fan club gear and scarves to cheer on the home side, thousands were seen leaving the stadium in jovial form after the exciting clash, as Orlando fans were left hoping their team will have their revenge in Florida on July 16.

Neighborhood Notes: Fordham Plaza Vendors Sought, Apply for Capital Funding, Register for Elections & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY & ARIEL PACHECO

Neighborhood Notes: Fordham Plaza Vendors Sought, Apply for Capital Funding, Register for Elections & More!Neighborhood Notes: Fordham Plaza Vendors Sought, Apply for Capital Funding, Register for Elections & More!

UPDATE Fordham Heights: Missing Bronx Woman Found Dead Near Yonkers Strangled Court Hears

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The missing 26-year-old woman, Pamela Alcántara Rubiera, of 2200 Morris Avenue in Fordham Heights, who was found dead inside a suitcase on a highway near Yonkers on Thursday, March 6, died of homicidal asphyxiation according to evidence presented in court by the Bronx District Attorney’s office on Saturday evening, March 8.

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Williamsbridge: Woman Sought for Groping Another Woman on White Plains Road

Man, 27, Arrested for Hit & Run Collision Resulting in Death of Beloved Bronx Buccaneers “Coach D”

UPDATE Hazmat Response Needed on Bainbridge Ave as 2025 Declared Fire Prevention Year

UPDATE Two Bike Thieves Sought in Bronx Theft Pattern

UPDATE Applications Open for Brandon Hendricks Scholarship as Mayor, NYPD Say Decline in Shootings Continues

Allerton: School Bus Fire Results in No Injuries

New York City F.C. Beats Orlando City 2-1 at Yankee Stadium in First Win of 2025 Season

Neighborhood Notes: Fordham Plaza Vendors Sought, Apply for Capital Funding, Register for Elections & More!

UPDATE Fordham Heights: Missing Bronx Woman Found Dead Near Yonkers Strangled Court Hears