University Heights: Four Sought following Assault & Robbery of Man, 39

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached photo who they say are sought in connection to a robbery that occurred in University Heights.

University Heights: Man, 30, Fatally Shot

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 30-year-old man has died following a shooting in University Heights.

University Heights: One Person Hospitalized after Apparent Scooter Collision

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One person has been hospitalized after reportedly being hit by a scooter in University Heights.

Female Police Officer Arrested on Charge of Assault in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A 28-year-old female police officer has been arrested in the 46th Precinct, police said.

Cure Violence Interrupter, Michael Rodriguez, Arrested on Drug & Gun Charges in Orange County

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Michael Rodriguez of local cure violence group, Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.), has been arrested for alleged drug and gun offenses during a recent drug takedown operation in Orange County, according to the Office of the Orange County District Attorney [NY], as reported earlier this week by the NY Post.

B.R.A.G. Summer BBQs Serve Hope One Burger at a Time

By DAVID GREENE

A series of summer community barbecues are, once again, being held across the borough to the delight of hundreds of community residents, and the only beef is on the grill!

Sanchez Announces $1 Million in “Participatory Budgeting” Projects

By ARIEL PACHECO

District 14 City Council Member Pierina Sanchez announced a million-dollar investment in various quality-of-life improvements going to schools, libraries, and senior centers in the district on June 20. The funding came by way of New York City Council’s participatory budgeting (PB) process which, according to New York City Council, is a democratic process in which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. According to the council, the concept originated in Porto Alegre, Brazil in 1989. Today, there are more than 3,000 participatory budgeting processes around the world, most at the municipal level. PB was launched

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said they have arrested a 26-year-old man in relation to an attempted assault in University Heights in early February. As reported, the police had been asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photos who department officials said was sought for questioning in connection to the attempted assault. Police said it was reported to them that on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at approximately 10.22 p.m., three male individuals approached a large group of people in front of 2065 Jerome Avenue, two displayed guns and fired several rounds, striking a 28-year-old man and a

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is appealing to the public for help identifying the person seen in this video who department officials say is sought in connection to an assault that occurred at Aqueduct Avenue and West 183rd Street in the University Heights section of The Bronx on July 6, 2023. Video courtesy of the NYPD The NYPD is appealing to the public for help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photos who department officials say is sought in connection to an assault that occurred in University Heights. Police said that on Thursday, July 6, at around 2.50