Anthony Erzuah

“Operation Padlock” Continues

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY
The latest government crackdown of unauthorized smoke shops, “Operation Padlock to Protect,” continues across Norwood and Bedford Park as two smoke shops and a deli were recently shut down and untaxed cigarettes, vapes, and bags of cannabis were confiscated.

Memorial Held at Tracey Towers for Beloved Neighbor, Monica Akua

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT
  Eight days after the tragic and fatal stabbing of Tracey Towers mother, Monica Akua, neighbors, community members, church friends, and elected officials gathered at the Jerome Park twin-tower housing complex to remember a beloved resident.   The memorial follows a candlelit vigil, also held at the towers, in memory of Akua on Monday, July 18, organized by “We All Really Matter (W.A.R.M.)” a Harlem-based organization supporting people affected by domestic violence. Akua’s daughter, Doris, flew in from Georgia to attend the July 22 memorial and grieve along with her brother, Joel, who, we understand, lives in New York. Their


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UPDATE: Female Tracey Towers Resident Dies following Stabbing Incident

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY
A female resident of Tracey Towers has died following a reported stabbing at the Jerome Park Mitchel Lama housing complex, police said.   An NYPD spokesperson said a 52-year-old woman is deceased following the incident which took place on Thursday morning, July 14, at around 10.50 a.m. Asked for further details, the spokesperson said it was believed to be “domestic in nature.”   The spokesperson said a person of interest is currently in custody but police were unable to confirm the age or gender of the person.   Asked if it was a neighbor who raised the alarm, the spokesperson


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