UPDATE Former Bronx Attorney Gets Over 5 Years in Prison for Large-Scale Immigration Fraud

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A Bronx-based former immigration attorney was sentenced to 70 months (around 5 years and 8 months) in prison for immigration fraud in connection with his supervision of a multi-year scheme to file fraudulent immigration documents under the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”), according to federal prosecutors.

Mt Hope: Group Sought for Theft from 28-Year-Old Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the group seen in the attached video and photo who they say are sought in connection to a grand larceny incident that occurred in the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx.

ADVERTORIAL: H.I.M Health Foods Beyond Survival Spotlight

By ARIEL PACHECO

H.I.M. Health Foods, located at 4374 White Plains Road in Wakefield, has been serving the community it’s health-related needs since 1997. The Jerome Gun Hill BID’s Beyond Survival program recently provided H.I.M. Health Foods with a newly updated awning

Marble Hill: One Person Hospitalized after Stabbing near JFK High School

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A person was reportedly transported to an area hospital after a stabbing near John F. Kennedy High School in Marble Hill on Tuesday, Feb. 25, according to City officials.

Bronx Man Gets 10 Years for Arson & Robbery after Setting Ex-Girlfriend’s Apartment on Fire

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26, that a Bronx man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted by a jury of arson and burglary for setting his ex-girlfriend’s apartment on fire.

Best Buy Store at Fordham Plaza Set to Shutter on March 1

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Best Buy store located on Fordham Plaza, at Fordham Road and Webster Avenue on the border of Fordham and Belmont, is set to close, according to representatives of the electronics chainstore.

DOT Invites Proposals for New Vendors on Fordham Plaza with a Deadline of April 11

By DAVID GREENE

New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez is inviting proposals from retail or food service businesses to operate in three different spaces at Fordham Plaza located on Fordham Road on the Fordham / Belmont border.

UPDATE VA Dismisses An Additional 1,400+ Probationary Employees as Hochul Announces Plans to Hire Some

By SÎLE MOLONEY

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Feb. 24 the dismissal of more than an additional 1,400 employees in non-mission critical positions. It followed a previous VA announcement of 1,000 dismissals on Feb. 13, which is part of what the Trump Administration says is its government-wide effort to make agencies more efficient.

Marble Hill: NYPD Appeal to Public for Help Locating 31-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a 31-year-old man from Marble Hill who is reported missing.

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UPDATE Former Bronx Attorney Gets Over 5 Years in Prison for Large-Scale Immigration Fraud

Mt Hope: Group Sought for Theft from 28-Year-Old Woman

ADVERTORIAL: H.I.M Health Foods Beyond Survival Spotlight

Marble Hill: One Person Hospitalized after Stabbing near JFK High School

Bronx Man Gets 10 Years for Arson & Robbery after Setting Ex-Girlfriend’s Apartment on Fire

Best Buy Store at Fordham Plaza Set to Shutter on March 1

DOT Invites Proposals for New Vendors on Fordham Plaza with a Deadline of April 11

Marble Hill: NYPD Appeal to Public for Help Locating 31-Year-Old Man Reported Missing