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UPDATE Biker Critical after Crash a Week after Bronx “Ghostbike” Memorial Ride Held, New Speed Laws Effective Aug. 1

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  A rider of an e-bike remains in critical condition at Jacobi Medical Center following a serious collision in Throggs Neck on Saturday. The news comes just one week after the 7th Annual Bronx “Ghostbike” Memorial Ride was held, a bike tour spearheaded by Transportation Alternatives in memory of cyclists killed on the borough’s streets, and just two days before new speeding violation rules, announced in May, went into effect.   Effective Aug. 1, tickets will be issued to drivers caught traveling 10 mph above the speed limit, now captured on speed cameras that are operating 24/7, following sustained calls


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UPDATE Fordham Heights: 29-Year-Old Man Arrested following Fatal Shooting

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A 29-year-old man has been arrested following the murder of another man in Fordham Heights.   On Wednesday, July 13, at approximately 1.06 a.m., police responded to a 911 call about a person who had been shot in front of 2323 Grand Concourse, located in the 46th Precinct.   An NYPD spokesperson said, “Upon arrival, officers observed a 34-year-old male, unconscious and unresponsive, with a gunshot wound to the torso. EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.” The spokesperson added, “There are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing.”


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UPDATE Wakefield: 31-Year-Old Man Shot Dead

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man in Wakefield. An NYPD spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at approximately 22.46 hours, police responded to a 911 call of a male shot in front of 686 East 234 Street, within the confines of the 47 Precinct.” The official added, “Upon arrival, officers observed a 31-year-old male, unconscious and unresponsive, with a gunshot wound to the torso.” EMS reportedly responded to the location and transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Police officials said there are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing.


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UPDATE Northeast Bronx: Arrest Made following Fatal Stabbing of 30-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY
POLICE ARE LOOKING to identify the person seen in the video in connection to a fatal stabbing that occurred in the Northeast Bronx on July 6, 2022. The NYPD said they have made an arrest following the murder of a 30-year-old man in the Laconia section of the Northeast Bronx in July.   Police said officers responded to a 911 call regarding a knife assault in the vicinity of East Gun Hill Road and Seymour Avenue, in the 49th Precinct on Wednesday, July 6, at around 11.39 p.m.   “Upon arrival, officers observed a 30-year-old male, unconscious and unresponsive inside


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Belmont: Search for Group following Fatal Shooting of 62-Year-Old Man

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  A murder investigation is underway following the fatal shooting of a 62-year-old man in Belmont.   On Monday, July 4, at approximately 10.26 p.m., police said officers responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been shot in front of 2431 Prospect Avenue, located in the 48th Precinct.   “Upon arrival, officers observed a 62-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the chest, along with two additional victims,” an NYPD spokesperson said. “EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to Saint Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.”   The spokesperson added, “A second victim, a


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UPDATE Kingsbridge: Two More Arrested in Murder Case of 51-Year-Old Man, Investigation Continues

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Police said two additional men have been arrested after an investigation following the discovery of a deceased 51-year-old man in Kingsbridge was classified as a murder. A 24-year-old man was already arrested on Friday, July 6, as reported.   The NYPD had asked for the public’s assistance identifying the individuals seen in the attached video who are sought for questioning in connection with the investigation.   Police officials said, “On Saturday, June 25, at approximately 06.15 hours, police responded to a 911 call of a robbery in progress in front of 130 West 230 Street, within the confines of the


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Bedford Park: Man, 40, Arrested on Murder Charges following Stabbing of 45-Year-Old Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A 40-year-old man has been arrested following the stabbing of a 45-year-old woman in Bedford Park.   On Tuesday, July 5, at around 2.34 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding an aided female inside 2860 Grand Concourse in Bedford Park, located in the 52nd Precinct.   Upon arrival, officers observed a 45-year-old woman with a stab wound to her chest, laying on a bed. EMS responded and pronounced the woman deceased at the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the exact cause of death.   On Wednesday, July 6, the incident was classified as a


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Woodlawn Heights: Man Suffers Severe Head Trauma Injury following Road Accident

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A man has been hospitalized with severe head trauma following a road accident in Woodlawn Heights.   On Sunday, July 3, at approximately 1.08 p.m., police responded to a road accident in the vicinity of East 233rd Street and Webster Avenue, located in the 47th Precinct.   Police officials said, “A preliminary investigation determined that a 51-year-old male operating a 2012 Honda Civic was travelling westbound on East 233 Street, approaching the intersection of Webster Avenue, when he suffered an unknown medical episode causing him to lose control of his vehicle.”   The officials added, “The vehicle crossed over the


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Norwood: 32-Year-Old Man Stabbed following Daylight Dispute on East 204th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the person seen in the attached photo and video who is sought for questioning in connection to an assault that occurred in Norwood.   Police said on Thursday, June 2, at approximately 2.40 p.m., at 361 East 204th Street, a 32-year-old man was approached by the unknown assailant with whom the victim got into a verbal dispute.   The assailant subsequently produced a knife and stabbed the victim in the abdomen before fleeing westbound, on foot, on East 204th Street. “The victim was transported by EMS to Saint Barnabas Hospital in


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