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University Heights: Two Sought after Robbery and Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached video and photos who they say are sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in the University Heights section of The Bronx. 

Bronx School of Law and Finance Students Join National Honor Society

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Despite what was a rainy afternoon, there were smiles all around on Monday, March 24, as 17 students from the Bronx School of Law and Finance, located on the John F. Kennedy school campus in Marble Hill, were joined by fellow students, parents, friends, and faculty for their induction into the National Honor Society during a ceremony held at the school.

UPDATE Deputy Bronx BP Janet Peguero Resigns to Focus on Family & Amid Kingsbridge Armory Lawsuit Drama

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson announced on Monday, April 7, that Deputy Bronx Borough President Janet Peguero has resigned to focus on her family. The news follows rumors of her apparent resignation in recent weeks following the filing of a lawsuit by a rival bidder, Agallas Equities, in which Peguero, Gibson, Andrew Kimball, CEO of New York City’s Econmic Development Corporation (EDC) were named, and challenged the integrity of the bidding / request for proposal process surrounding the redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory. The winning bidder / chosen developer, Madd Equities, was also named in the lawsuit.

Salamanca Secures Spot on Democratic Ballot for Election as Bronx BP

By SÍLE MOLONEY
City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. (C.D. 17) announced on Wednesday, April 2, that he has submitted over 11,000 petition signatures to NYC Board of Elections to officially qualify for the ballot in the upcoming Democratic primary race for Bronx borough president which takes place in June 2025.