University Heights: Man Sought in Connection with Non-Fatal Shooting, Victim in Stable Condition

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the individual seen in the attached photo who is sought in connection to an assault/shooting which occurred in University Heights, in the 46th precinct. On May 28, at approximately 00.35 a.m., the individual in question approached a 27-year-old male victim in the vicinity of Davison Avenue and Buchanan Place in University Heights and displayed a firearm. The suspect discharged the weapon at least three times at the victim, striking him three times about his body. The victim made his way to Saint Barnabas Hospital by private means and is in

Possible Arson Incident in Soundview

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

The NYPD responded to a police radio report regarding a reported attempted arson incident in the Soundview section of the borough on Saturday morning, June 26, at around 11 a.m. NYPD officers were later seen parked outside 1750 E 172nd Street on Saturday morning as they investigated a report of gasoline poured on a door in the 6-story building in an apparent attempt to start a fire. It was also reported that the Fire Marshall was called to the scene. Norwood News recently reported on three recent arson incidents in the Bronx in recent weeks which involved a

By SÍLE MOLONEY, MIRIAM QUIÑONES & DAVID GREENE

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the person seen in the attached video and photographs who is wanted for questioning in connection to two arson incidents that occurred in the 50th precinct. It was reported to police that on Friday June, 11, 2021, between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m., inside a residential building in the vicinity of University Avenue and West 195th Street, an individual set fire to the door of an apartment. On Monday June 14, 2021, between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m., the person returned to the building and set fire to the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Norwood News received reports that a fire broke out in University Heights on Saturday, June 19, and that the cause of the fire is possibly being treated as suspicious. Bronx All Hands Box 3186, 130 W 183 ST, Multiple Dwelling 'A' Fire, 2F — FDNYalerts (@FDNYAlerts) June 19, 2021 Citizen’s App users posted that a fire was reported shortly after midday on Saturday on the second floor of a building located at 130 West 183rd Street in University Heights. An unverified video posted to the app showed several fire trucks at the scene with a ladder deployed.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The COVID-19 pandemic hit the Bronx harder than any other borough by several measures, according to an economic analysis released on June 8 by the New York State comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli, with one finding showing that only 61.3 percent of households had reliable internet, compared to a range of 69.5 to 78 percent across the city, as previously reported by Norwood News. To address this, the comptroller’s office reported that as part of a recent deal, the City expects fiber-optic infrastructure to reach 500,000 new households citywide (no deadline was specified), including households in Norwood, Fordham, University Heights, Bedford

Unacceptable levels of noise, noise and more noise have been the bane of many a Bronxite’s existence over several years, and never more so than during the hot summer months when residents are also contending with fumes from illegal barbecues, insufficient AC in their homes in some cases, and other quality of life issues. This year, complaints appear to be on steroids as the worst of the noise-related incidents have already begun, and now include noise from illegal dirt bikes, scooters, and self-amplified speaker systems. On Tuesday, June 4, one resident of the Knox Place / Gates Place

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A fire that broke out in a 6-story multiple dwelling in University Heights was brought under control in the early hours of Monday, May 31, 2021. Images from the Citizen’s App show a number of firefighters and fire trucks at the scene. An FDNY tweet at 3.28 a.m. indicated that “All Hands” were responding to the incident. Bronx All Hands Box 3385, 2707 SEDGWICK AVE, Multiple Dwelling 'A' Fire, APT 5C — FDNYalerts (@FDNYAlerts) May 31, 2021 An update by a user of the Citizen’s App posted at 3.38 a.m. indicated that firefighters had reported that nobody had

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A woman has been found dead on Jerome Avenue in University Heights. On Saturday, May 29, at around 6.27 a.m., police were alerted to a report of an unconscious female, lying in front of 2301 Jerome Avenue, in the 52nd precinct. Upon arrival, officers observed an unconscious, unresponsive female with no obvious signs of trauma. EMS also responded and pronounced the female deceased. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death and the investigation is ongoing. The identity of the deceased is pending family notification. Anyone with information with regard to this incident is asked

By DAVID GREENE & SÍLE MOLONEY

District 14 City Council candidate and long-time community organizer, Adolfo Abreu, last month, held another of several pop-up rental clinics he’s been hosting in the district in recent months. On Friday, April 30, ahead of the extension of the eviction moratorium by state legislators, Abreu set up shop at the corner of University Avenue and West Tremont Avenue in University Heights and offered residents information on how to force landlords to make needed repairs, as well as how to prevent eviction. Last month, Norwood News reported on Abreu’s involvement in a rally held at 2770-2780 Kingsbridge Terrace in the