UPDATE Former B.R.A.G. Cure Violence Interrupter Michael Rodriguez Sentenced to 10 Years

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Michael Rodriguez, 49, of local cure violence group, Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.), and a resident of Yonkers, has been sentenced in relation to drug related charges in Orange County. The sentencing was announced by Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler on Thursday, Jan. 4.

University Heights: Man Sought for Assault

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is appealing to the public for help identifying the person seen in the attached media who they say is wanted in connection to an assault that occurred in University Heights.

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Republicans Opening Impeachment Proceedings Against Biden

By DAVID GREENE

This week, we asked readers their opinion on Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives opening impeachment proceedings against U.S. President Joe Biden.

University Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 6-Story Structure at 2267 Andrews Avenue North

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a 6-story, residential building at 2267 Andrews Avenue North in the University Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

Update-Fordham Manor: Man, 76, Assaulted & Robbed by Group of Three; Boy, 13, Arrested

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Police said on Monday, Dec. 18, that a 13-year-old boy has been arrested following an assault and robbery of a 76-year-old man that occurred in Fordham Manor, close to Devoe Park.

Morris Heights: False Alarm Draws Fire Department to Location Opposite Building Collapse

By SÍLE MOLONEY

FDNY officials said a report of a fire in University Heights at a location opposite the site of a partial building collapse that occurred last Monday was a false alarm.

University Heights: Man Sought for Armed Robbery

By SÍLE MOLONEY

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

UPDATE Morris Heights: Neighbors Describe Partial Collapse of Residential Building, Open Violations with DOB at Site

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Neighbors of the Morris Heights residential building that partially collapsed in broad daylight on Monday afternoon, Dec. 11, have described what they heard and saw, as emergency services continue to search for survivors.

UPDATE Morris Heights: Building Partially Collapses in Broad Daylight

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The FDNY responded to a major emergency at a 6-story, residential building located just south of University Heights in the Morris Heights section of The Bronx, after the corner of the building partially collapsed on Monday afternoon, Dec. 11.

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UPDATE Former B.R.A.G. Cure Violence Interrupter Michael Rodriguez Sentenced to 10 Years

University Heights: Man Sought for Assault

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Republicans Opening Impeachment Proceedings Against Biden

University Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 6-Story Structure at 2267 Andrews Avenue North

Update-Fordham Manor: Man, 76, Assaulted & Robbed by Group of Three; Boy, 13, Arrested

Morris Heights: False Alarm Draws Fire Department to Location Opposite Building Collapse

University Heights: Man Sought for Armed Robbery

UPDATE Morris Heights: Neighbors Describe Partial Collapse of Residential Building, Open Violations with DOB at Site

UPDATE Morris Heights: Building Partially Collapses in Broad Daylight