NWS: “Strong/Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain Expected” Wednesday December 11

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Officials from the New York office of the National Weather Service (NWS) said on Tuesday, Dec. 10, that a strong frontal system will bring heavy rain and strong to damaging winds to much of New York throughout Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Fordham Manor: Minivan Combusts on Street Damaging Two Other Parked Vehicles

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A minivan seemingly burst into flames on a residential street on Saturday evening in the University Heights section of The Bronx, damaging two other vehicles, as at least one young child was playing nearby.

Norwood: Bronx Buccaneers & Others Pay Tribute to Late Volunteer Coach Dwight Downer

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following the death amid a road collision on Saturday, Nov. 30, of 60-year-old local, volunteer football coach Dwight Downer, players, friends and colleagues have been paying tribute to their friend and mentor. Downer coached local football team the Bronx Buccaneers, who regularly practice in the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood, as well as Bedford Park’s DeWitt Clinton football team.

East Bronx: 60-Year-Old Pedestrian & Beloved Football Coach Killed in Motor Vehicle Pile-Up

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 60-year-old male pedestrian who was a beloved Norwood-based football coach, Dwight Downer, has died following a motor vehicle accident involving six vehicles in the East Bronx, according to the NYPD.

Williamsbridge: 3-Year-Old Child Hit by Scooter, Driver Flees the Scene

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The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the person (and vehicle) wanted in connection with leaving the scene of a collision that occurred in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx in which a 3-year-old child was injured.

Edenwald: 27-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies in Collision with Another Vehicle

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 27-year-old motorcyclist has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Edenwald section of The Bronx.

AG James Announces No Charges for Police Officer Involved in Crash that Killed Sofia Gomez Aguilon

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New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) announced on Friday, Nov. 8, that no charges will be brought against the police officer involved in a vehicle collision which resulted in the death of a pedestrian, Sofia Gomez, who died on Oct. 8, 2020, after being hit by a police vehicle on Oct. 5, 2020.

Pennsylvania Tops Country in Relationship Break-Up Announcements after 2024 Presidential Election

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So much for unity…. Wild Casino, a Carribbean-based igaming, sports, and political betting site, used trends software and the X [formerly Twitter] Application Programming Interface (API) to track social media posts of relationship break-up announcements in the wake of the 2024 presidential election results, and create the resulting map graphic based on the compiled data. They said Pennsylvania topped the country and New York came in in third place.

Bedford Park: ATV Rider Sought for Assault on Female Police Officer

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photos and video who they said is sought in connection with an assault on a female police officer that occurred in Bedford Park.