Bedford Park: Over 13 Pounds of Heroin/Fentanyl Seized at Drug Packaging Mill

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Two men were arrested in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx in connection with a large-scale heroin/fentanyl packaging and distribution operation, according to an announcement by City prosecutors on Thursday, Aug. 4. A stash of approximately 6 kilograms of narcotics (over 13 pounds), with a street value of at least $1.8 million, was intercepted during a short-term investigation, prosecutors said. The drugs were allegedly destined for distribution throughout New York City and Massachusetts. Overdose rates in New York City have escalated since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to the City’s health officials, and are at their highest rates

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

A 59-year-old man was murdered in cold blood outside a smoke shop in University Heights on Saturday afternoon. Police said the incident unfolded on Saturday, July 30, at around 12.07 p.m., when officers responded to a 911 call regarding a man who had been stabbed at Magic 7 Smoke Shop, located at 174 West Fordham Road in the 52nd Precinct. “Upon arrival, officers observed 59-year-old male, unconscious and unresponsive male with a stab wound to the neck,” a police spokesperson said. “EMS responded and transported the aided male to NYC Health and Hospitals/Jacobi where he was later

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

After a two-year hiatus from the usual on-campus graduation ceremonies, without the need for social distancing, it was a welcome return to normal as Bronx Community College (BCC) Class of 2022 held their commencement ceremony on the college grounds on June 3. The students were joined on the day by the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021, as well as family and friends, all sitting comfortably under expansive white tents to witness the conferring of associate degrees in the fields of science and arts, on what was a bright sunny morning. Like many others, the graduating classes

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the person seen in the attached video who is sought in connection to an assault that occurred in University Heights. It was reported to police that on Sunday, May 22, at approximately 10.25 p.m., in front of 1995 Sedgwick Avenue, an unidentified individual allegedly stabbed a 59-year-old man in the head and torso with an unknown object, in an unprovoked attack. EMS transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital where he remains in serious condition. A video of the incident is attached. Anyone with information regarding this

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance locating the person seen in the attached video who is sought for questioning in connection to an assault that occurred in Fordham Manor, located in the 52nd precinct. It was reported to police that on Wednesday, June 1, at approximately 5.59 p.m., inside 2460 Davidson Avenue, a 53-year-old man got into a verbal dispute with the suspect. “The victim left the location and was followed by the individual to 14 West Fordham Road [in University Heights],” police said. As the victim was walking in front of the location, police said

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Wednesday, May 25, that a Bronx man was charged with attempted murder, attempted rape, along with additional charges for allegedly sexually assaulting, strangling, and beating a woman inside a University Heights building. According to the prosecution’s investigation, inside a hallway in a building on Davidson Avenue on March 11, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the defendant, Jason Dickerson, 34, of Bailey Avenue in Kingsbridge Heights, allegedly offered the victim, a 27-year-old woman, money for sex. She complied and after engaging in sexual acts, Dickerson demanded his money back. When the woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, four-story, residential building at 2621 Grand Avenue in the University Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between West 192nd Street and West Kingsbridge Road, the lot is two blocks west of the Kingsbridge Road subway station, serviced by the 4 train. Franc Gjini of 2625 Grand Avenue Corp. is listed as the owner behind the applications. According to YIMBY, the proposed 40-foot-tall development will yield 20,716 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 34 residential

By DAVID GREENE

Fire officials say one person was seriously injured after a fire broke out inside a 5th-floor apartment at 125 West 195th Street in Kingsbridge Heights. According to the FDNY, the fire broke out at 2:55 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, inside a 7-story apartment building. The 2-alarm fire drew 106 fire personnel from 25 units to the location to bring the blaze under control. Providing few details on the incident, an unnamed FDNY official told Norwood News, “One civilian [was] transported in critical condition at Jacobi Hospital.” The official added that the fire was brought under control at

By SÍLE MOLONEY

One man has died, one woman is in critical condition, and a third man is recovering from his injuries in stable condition following an early morning, triple shooting in the Mt. Hope section of The Bronx. On Tuesday, May 3, at approximately 00.46 a.m., police responded to a 911 report regarding two people who had been shot inside 6 East Burnside Avenue. Upon arrival, officers observed three people who had been shot inside the location. The first victim was a 31-year-old man who was shot in the head and upper torso area. The second victim, a 34-year-old man,