Norwood: Group Sought for Robbery of 69-Year-Old Woman Pushed to the Ground

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached photos who they say are sought in connection with a robbery of a 69-year-old woman in Norwood. Police said that on Thursday, July 18, at around 4.30 p.m., in the vicinity of Decatur Avenue and East 211th Street, three unidentified people approached a 69-year-old woman from behind. They said Individual #1 pushed her to the ground, and forcibly stole $9 and her cell phone, and that the victim went to St. Barnabas Hospital by private means, where she was treated for minor injuries.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached media, who they say is wanted in connection to a grand larceny that occurred in Fordham Manor.

Olinville: Man and Woman Sought for Beating, Stomping on 82-Year-Old Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the two people seen in the attached photos who they say are sought in connection with an assault that occurred on the border of Olinville and Williamsbridge.

Op-Ed: Project 2025 – The Bronx Fights Back

By SILVIA BLUMENFELD

Folks in The Bronx are fighters. We care about all the issues that affect our lives and shape our communities. Healthcare, housing, justice, and education are top priorities, but some of the pundits would have you believe that threats to democracy itself are less important to our citizens. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Lights, Curtain, Action! Get Your 2-for-1 Tickets during Broadway Week

By SÍLE MOLONEY

NYC Broadway Week kicks off today, Sept. 3. NYC Tourism officials say whether you’re looking to sing along to catchy turnes or be brought to the edge of your seat with a drama, there’s a performance for everyone to enjoy!

UPDATE Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” Moved to Loreto Playground on Friday, Sept. 6

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Public Theater will hold its final “Movies Under the Stars” screening on Friday, Sept. 6, at Loreto Playground, located 1111 Van Nest Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, of the acclaimed, free “Shakespeare in the Park” production of William Shakespere’s play, Much Ado About Nothing. [The screening was originally due to be shown at Bronx Park East but has since been moved.] The show starts at 8 p.m.

UPDATE Fieldston: 38-Year-Old Man Reported Missing Now Located

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department said a 38-year-old man who had been reported missing from the Fieldston section of The Bronx has since been located.

Bedford Park: Police Appeal for Help Locating 17-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a 17-year-old girl reported missing from Bedford Park.

NYC Parks Launches Pizza-Box Trash Cans to Help Manage Trash & Discourage Rats

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Pizza boxes, difficult to fit in typical trash cans, can now be disposed in specially designed trash cans in five parks citywide. NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue announced the installation of the new trash receptacles, custom-designed for the disposal of pizza boxes, on Aug. 30. Through the new initiative, visitors at parks throughout the city can dispose of their empty pizza boxes in these dedicated containers, rather than forcing the rectangular boxes into circular bins.