Adams Announces New Workforce Development Program at BCC with $18.6M Federal Grant

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Mayor Eric Adams was at Bronx Community College on Monday, Aug. 15, for the announcement of the launch of the “Pathways to Industrial and Construction Careers” (PINCC) program, which aims to place nearly 2,300 low-income New Yorkers on a trajectory to careers in what was described as two, high-growth sectors of the City’s economy, industry and construction, over the next three years. Formalized via the mayor’s executive order 22, the program will be funded by an $18.6 million federal grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, awarded to New York City in response to its winning proposal to the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said on Wednesday, Sept. 21, that a 45-year-old woman who had been reported missing in University Heights has been found. Prior to being located, it had been reported to police in the 52nd Precinct that Roxana Ventura, 45, of West 183rd Street had last been seen on Thursday, Sept. 15, at around 2 p.m. inside her home, located at West 183rd Street. She was described as female, with a light complexion, a medium build, brown colored eyes, and blonde hair. Her clothing description had been unknown.

University Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for New, 4-Story Residence at 61 Buchanan Place

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 4-story residential building at 61 Buchanan Place in the University Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between Aqueduct Avenue East and Grand Avenue, the lot is a 5-minute walk from the 183rd Street subway station, serviced by the 4 train. Remzi Kurbogaj under the 61 Buchanan LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed 64-foot-tall development will yield 6,814 square feet designated for residential space, according to YIMBY. The building will have 12 residential units, most likely

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police have arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with a burglary and attempted rape in the University Heights section of The Bronx. The NYPD had been seeking the public’s help in locating the person seen in the attached video and photos who was sought in connection to the incident. On Thursday, Sept. 15, at around 9.50 a.m., the suspect approached an undomiciled female victim (of an unknown age) inside an apartment building, located at 2114 Aqueduct Avenue. He exposed himself to her, removed the victim’s pants, and attempted to rape her, at which point a passerby caused the

By DAVID GREENE

The NYPD is seeking the public’s help identifying several young men who are sought in connection with a shootout that left a civilian employee of the NYPD wounded. Police officials say that officers from the 52nd Precinct were called to 2226 Andrews Avenue North in University Heights at 8:20 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, when gunfire was reported. One police source told Norwood News, “Two unknown male individuals that were part of a large group engaged in a verbal dispute with an unknown individual.” The source added, “As the dispute turned physical, the two unknown males displayed

By SÍLE MOLONEY, JOSÉ A. GIRALT, EMILY SAWAKED, DAVID GREENE & MIRIAM QUIÑONES

After the polls closed on Tuesday, Aug. 23, on the second of two separate Primary Election Days held in 2022, due to redistricting, New York City Board of Elections released the initial, unofficial results in the congressional and State senate races, based on the majority of returned poll site scanners, which cover both early votes and election day votes. Below are some of the results of the various Bronx races, following a voter turnout described by one Norwood News reporter as “anemic.” Indeed, the situation raises questions not only about voter fatigue, but also about the overall cost to

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The video shows two suspects sought in connection with a Bronx robbery pattern during one of the incidents which took place on Sunday, Aug. 14, at around 2.58 p.m. at University Avenue and West 180th Street, in University Heights,. Video courtesy of the NYPD. The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating the two people seen in the attached photos and video who are sought for questioning in connection with a robbery pattern identified in The Bronx, in the boundaries of the 46th and 42nd Precincts. Police said the first incident took place on Sunday, Aug. 14, at around

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD has issued a new appeal seeking the public’s help in locating a 13-year-old girl, reported missing in University Heights. Police first reported on Monday, Aug. 22, that Luna Elias, 13, of 2337 Andrews Avenue in The Bronx was reported missing and had last been seen that same day, Aug. 22, at 2 p.m., leaving her home. She was described as female, around 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds, and has black eyes and red hair. She was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, black pants, and black/white sneakers. On Friday, Aug. 26, police issued

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

Four-year-old Bronx resident, Mario Rosario, died following a scooter collision in Fordham Manor, police announced on Monday, Aug. 15. Mario or “MJAY” was described in his obituary as “a happy little boy who loved swimming, riding his scooter super-fast, motorbikes, and collecting flowers for his mom.” Born on June 28, 2018, in Poughkeepsie, Mario or “MJAY” was the loving son of Najera Roberts and Mario Rosario, according to his obituary, which continued, “He was smart and outgoing, and truly adventurous – nothing scared him.” On Sunday, Aug. 14, at approximately 9.20 p.m., police responded to a 911