UPDATE “Kill Jews” Antisemitic (Darker) Graffiti Seen Once Again in Norwood

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A white van spray painted in red with the words “Kill Jews” was seen on Jerome Avenue in Norwood on Tuesday, Nov. 7 [Election Day]. It is the second such display of antisemitic vandalism seen in the neighborhood in the space of about a week, and a month after the Hamas terrorist group attacked Southern Israel on Oct. 7, causing an immediate shelling and ground invasion of the Gaza Strip by Israeli defense forces.

Van Nest: Man Sought following Alleged Assault Aboard 5 Train

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance identifying the whereabouts of the individual depicted in the attached media wanted in connection with an assault that occurred aboard the 5 train in Van Nest.

Bedford Park: One Injured following Fall from Ladder

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One person was hospitalized after they fell from a ladder at 2958 Marion Avenue in Bedford Park on Monday afternoon, Oct. 30, emergency services personnel said.

Eastchester: Man Arrested following Non-Fatal Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said a man has been arrested following a nonfatal shooting in Eastchester in January.

After Bainbridge Burns Again, Merchants Try to Figure Out a Way Forward

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

After a third major commercial fire in a 14-year span ripped through a busy business strip of Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood in the early hours of Tuesday, Oct. 10, several small business owners watched in shock as their livelihoods went up in smoke before their eyes and they are, once again, grappling to figure out a way forward.

Fordham Manor: Man Sought following Bottle Attack

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo who they say is sought in connection with an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor.

UPDATE Norwood: Four-Alarm Overnight Fire Rips Through Several Small Businesses on Bainbridge Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A four-alarm fire ripped through the busy business strip of Bainbridge Avenue overnight on Tuesday, Oct. 10, with several businesses impacted by the blaze, which saw fire trucks and news crews take up the section of the avenue stretching from Van Cortlandt Avenue as far as Mosholu Parkway North. Firefighters initially said there were no injuries, but later confirmed one person was transported to North Central Bronx Hospital.

Bedford Park: Firefighter Injured, Eight Others Displaced in Fire

By DAVID GREENE

FDNY officials said one firefighter and two civilians suffered minor injuries after a fire broke out on the top floor of a three-family home in Bedford Park.