Cabrera, Filius Mutually Endorse Each Other in Upcoming Primary Elections

The Yves Filius Campaign for City Council announced on Wednesday, May 26, that momentum is growing for the Bronx-based movement to elect Filius to City Council District 16, as he received the endorsement this week of District 14 City Councilman Fernando Cabrera. In return, Filius pledged his full support to Cabrera in the councilman’s bid to win the Bronx borough presidency, currently held by Ruben Díaz Jr. Filius’s campaign said Cabrera, who represents the Morris Heights, University Heights, Fordham, and Kingsbridge neighborhoods, has been a mentor to the young District 16 candidate, showcasing what a career in public service

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying two individuals seen in the attached video and photos who are wanted for questioning in connection to an incident where a woman’s wallet was stolen in University Heights, in the 46th precinct / Transit District 11. It was reported to the police that on Sunday, May 16, at around 3.50 p.m., on a southbound #4 subway, while entering the Burnside Avenue subway station, the suspects stole a wallet from a 36-year-old female victim. The suspects fled the station and subsequently made three transactions using the victim’s credit cards at various

As coronavirus restrictions are slowly being lifted and slightly larger gatherings are, once again, being held, Assemblyman Victor Pichardo and District Leader Yudelka Tapia, recently co-hosted an event honoring various mothers for their service to the community in University Heights. Both organizers represent the 86th A.D. in The Bronx. Held outdoors in Devoe Park at West Fordham Road and Andrews Avenue on Saturday, May 15, a few dozen community members sat side by side on lawn chairs under a tent, to observe the proceedings. Some chose not to wear face masks following the recent easing of CDC guidelines, as

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Video by CITIZEN This is a developing story. A residential fire in a multiple dwelling has been reported by the FDNY on the third floor of 13 Buchanan Place in the University Heights section of The Bronx. The incident was also reported on the Citizen’s App. According to Citizen users, firefighters were responding to a report of smoke coming from the roof of a house at around 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 8. Bronx All Hands Box 3191, 13 BUCHANAN PL, Multiple Dwelling 'B' Fire, 3 FLR — FDNYalerts (@FDNYAlerts) May 9, 2021 Norwood News reached out to

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On Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 12.15 in the afternoon, Rolando Rivera, 45, an off-duty New York City employee was arrested and charged in the 46th precinct, which covers the Fordham, University Heights, Morris Heights and Mount Hope neighborhoods in the Bronx. According to the police report detailing the arrest, Rivera is an NYPD school crossing guard. He was charged with criminal contempt for disobeying a court order (5 counts), and aggravated harassment (5 counts). According to the public NYPD employee records, there is just one Rolando R Rivera listed in the system, who, according to the public

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The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the man seen in the attached video and photograph in connection to a robbery and assault that occurred in the 52nd precinct. It was reported to police that on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at approximately 5 p.m., in front of 25 West 184th Street in the University Heights section of the Bronx, the man approached a 39-year-old male victim, struck him in the face with a handgun, and removed his cell phone and wallet. Among the items inside the victim’s wallet were credit and

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An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at 2724 Heath Avenue, a seven-story residential building in the University Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY, the architecture, construction, and real estate website on Saturday, April 17. The 51,610-square-foot development was designed by Marin Architects and developed by Stagg Group, and yields 64 units. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 28 units for residents at 120 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $56,572 to $154,680. Residences will have energy-efficient appliances and name-brand kitchen appliances. Additional amenities include a shared laundry room,

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The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person seen in the attached video in connection with a forcible touching incident which occurred in the 52nd precinct. On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at approximately 9.50 p.m., inside a residential building in the vicinity of West 183rd Street and University Avenue, in the University Heights section of The Bronx, a 17-year-old female was approached by the suspect who forcibly grabbed her buttocks. The suspect then fled to parts unknown. Video of the person sought, taken from the vicinity of the incident location, is attached. Anyone

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Friends of Aqueduct Walk (FoAW) are hosting a clean-up event along the walk on Saturday, April 10, and are calling on volunteers to join their efforts. The group is meeting at 10 a.m. at the south side of Fordham Road inside Aqueduct Walk. It is anticipated they will work their way down the south side of Fordham Road and will finish up around 2 p.m. Grabbers will be available for volunteers and the group will be practicing social distancing. All volunteers are welcome. As reported previously by Norwood News, the group collaborates frequently with Partnership for Parks liaison, Pilar Maschi,