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UPDATE Bedford Park: Three Minor Injuries Reported in Residential Fire on Valentine Avenue
UPDATE University Heights: Owner of Pitbull Which Savagely Attacked Cat Arrested on Animal Cruelty & Other Charges
The NYPD said cops have arrested a 29-year-old man from University Heights on animal cruelty charges relating to an attack on a cat by a pitbull. A now widely circulated video obtained by cat rescue group, Little Wanderers NYC, recently reported by Norwood News, showed a pitbull attacking a cat though the incident location was not confirmed.
Three Firefighters Injured in Southeast Bronx Nonfatal Residential Fire, One Received Lifesaving Drug
Three E-Bike Fires reported in The Bronx in 12 Days
FDNY officials confirmed three e-bike fires broke out across the borough in the first 12 days of May. An FDNY spokesperson told Norwood News an e-bike fire was reported at 11.49 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, when firefighters were called to 2105 Ryer Avenue in Fordham Heights, between East 180th and East 181st Streets. The spokesperson said four e-bikes were discovered burning outside the front entrance of the 5-story building. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, they said.
Bedford Park: No Injuries Reported after Fire Breaks Out at Deli
University Heights: One Person Hospitalized following Two-Vehicle Collision at West Fordham Road & Sedgwick Avenue
Norwood: No Injuries Reported following Report of Smoke at Residential Home
UPDATE Allerton: “Extremely Hungry” and “Dehydrated” Pitbull Abandoned on Bronx Park East
Around two and half weeks after cat rescue group Little Wanderers NYC shared allegations of organized pitbull fighting taking place at certain locations around The Bronx, which the Bronx District Attorney has confirmed are under investigation by her office, an “extremely hungry” and “dehydrated” pitbull was found abandoned on Saturday, May 4, in the Allerton section of the borough.