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  • CRIMEAug 26 · 03:39 UTCFOX NEWS
    NYC manhunt underway for suspect accused of deadly shootings across 2 boroughs days apart

    A man identified as Jesus Acosta is being hunted by the NYPD following his alleged involvement in two deadly shootings across New York City. The first shooting occurred at 149 Grill & Deli in the Bronx, where a gunman attacked a customer, resulting in a fatality. He is also wanted for a separate shooting that happened shortly after midnight Sunday in Brooklyn.

  • CRIMEAug 26 · 02:54 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    Suspect identified in dual Brooklyn and Bronx shootings

    MD Yousuf was fatally shot inside American Best Wings and Pizza in Brooklyn early Sunday morning. Following violence, a Brooklyn restaurant owner reported mourning the loss of his best friend and employee. The incident is connected to suspected dual shootings across Brooklyn and Bronx.

  • CRIMEAug 26 · 02:33 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    16-year-old arrested after 15-year-old shot in head during argument, police say

    Police arrested a 16-year-old wanted after the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy. The incident, according to police, occurred in the Bronx during an argument.

  • CRIMEAug 25 · 11:24 UTCFOX 5 NEW YORK
    NYPD searching for gunman after violent Bronx deli robbery caught on video

    The NYPD is searching for a gunman after a violent robbery at the 149 Grill & Deli in the West Concourse section of the Bronx. The suspect was seen on camera shooting a customer during the incident overnight.

  • CRIMEAug 25 · 11:07 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    Subway rider slashed during morning commute in the Bronx: NYPD

    The NYPD is investigating a slashing incident that took place on a subway train in the Bronx on Aug. 17. The event occurred around 5:50 a.m. involving a southbound No. 2 train and a 31-year-old passenger.

  • CRIMEAug 25 · 09:57 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    Man injured as gunman opens fire inside Bronx deli: NYPD

    Police are looking for a gunman who allegedly shot a man in the chest late Monday night during an incident in the Bronx. The suspect is also reported to have stolen cash from the deli register at 149 Grill and Deli before fleeing the scene.

  • CRIMEAug 24 · 12:24 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    Community remembers Haffen Park shooting victims one year later

    Loved ones gathered over the weekend to reflect on two lives lost one year after a gunman opened fire into a crowd in Haffen Park. Jaceil Banks and Anthonaya Campbell were fatally shot at the scene.

  • CRIMEAug 24 · 10:04 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    Police arrest two men linked to dozen of Bronx airbag thefts

    Prosecutors have handed down indictments against two men who are accused of their involvement in dozens of car break-ins and stealing airbags in New York City. The incidents related to these thefts occurred in the Bronx, N.Y.

  • CRIMEAug 22 · 22:25 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    Woman found dead inside NYC building with head, torso trauma: Police

    A 57-year-old woman was found dead inside a building in the Bronx with trauma to her head and torso. Police responded to a 911 call, and EMS pronounced her deceased at the scene.

  • CRIMEAug 22 · 11:59 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    57-year-old woman found dead inside Grand Concourse building in Bronx

    A 57-year-old woman was found dead inside a Bronx apartment building. She had injuries to her head and torso at the scene. Police are currently investigating the incident.

  • CRIMEAug 21 · 10:38 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    Barbershop fire injures four in the Bronx

    A fire broke out inside a barbershop in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx late Thursday night. Four people were injured during the incident, including two who are reported to be in critical condition. The blaze started just before 10 p.m. on West Burnside Avenue at La Roka.

  • CRIMEAug 21 · 09:24 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    5 hurt, 2 critically, in fire at Bronx barbershop

    A two-alarm fire occurred around 9:40 p.m. at La Roka Barber Shop on West Burnside Avenue. The incident took place in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx, resulting in five injuries and two critical cases.

  • SECURITYAug 20 · 11:54 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    4-alarm fire burns through several apartments buildings in Norwood, Bronx

    A 4-alarm fire burned through several apartments buildings in Norwood, Bronx. The incident occurred at 3435 Dekalb Ave., located between Kossuth Avenue and East 208th Street, before 6 a.m.

  • CRIMEAug 20 · 11:15 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    3-alarm fire burns through several apartments buildings in Norwood, Bronx

    A 3-alarm fire occurred in Norwood, Bronx, burning through several apartment buildings. The blaze broke out on the top floor of the building located on Dekalb Avenue around 6 a.m.

  • HEALTHAug 20 · 09:00 UTCTHE CITY NYC
    These NYC Communities Will Be Hit The Hardest by New Medicaid Work Rules

    New Medicaid rules, resulting from a budget package that will slash $1 trillion over the next decade, require enrollees between ages 19 and 64 to prove participation in work or job training for at least 80 hours monthly. The New York State Department of Health estimates these changes could lead to up to 475,000 New Yorkers losing coverage, potentially increasing the uninsured population by 45%. Advocates warn that loss of coverage will cause people to forgo primary care visits, placing accumulating costs on local hospitals.

  • CRIMEAug 19 · 12:02 UTCGOTHAMIST
    The NYPD is searching for a driver who killed a Bronx cyclist in a multiple-car hit and run

    The NYPD is searching for a driver involved in a multiple-car hit and run that killed a cyclist in the Bronx. Additionally, another motorist was injured during the crash, which resulted in damage to several cars.

  • CRIMEAug 19 · 11:06 UTCFOX 5 NEW YORK
    Cyclist killed in Bronx hit-and-run; NYPD searching for driver

    The NYPD reported that a person driving a BMW fatally struck a 51-year-old cyclist. The accident occurred on Bruckner Boulevard near Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. After striking the cyclist, the driver crashed into multiple cars before fleeing the scene.

  • CRIMEAug 19 · 10:36 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    Man killed in Bronx hit-and-run, woman hospitalized: NYPD

    One man has died and a woman remains hospitalized following a hit-and-run incident in the Bronx on Tuesday evening. According to the NYPD, the accident occurred around 9:30 p.m. near Longwood Avenue when a suspect driving a BMW struck two parked vehicles on Bruckner Boulevard.

  • CRIMEAug 19 · 08:45 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    Speeding BMW driver wanted after bicyclist killed in Bronx crash

    A deadly crash involving a speeding BMW driver resulted in the death of a bicyclist in the Bronx. Police are currently searching for the driver, who is accused of fleeing after the accident on Bruckner Boulevard.

  • CRIMEAug 19 · 03:12 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    Mother pleads for suspect to surrender after teen fatally shot in Bronx apartment

    A mother has pleaded for a suspect to surrender following the fatal shooting of teen Riley Billingslea in a Bronx apartment. Reporter Anthony Carlo reports on a vigil that was held calling for justice after Billingslea's murder.

  • CRIMEAug 19 · 02:15 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    39-year-old man shot in head, killed in Bronx, police say

    A 39-year-old man was shot in the head and subsequently died. Police reported that the fatal incident occurred in the Bronx.

  • CRIMEAug 15 · 11:43 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Man charged with hate crimes after disrupting service at Manhattan’s Central Synagogue

    Larry Montes was arrested and charged with multiple hate crimes after disrupting Shabbat services and injuring a woman at Central Synagogue in Manhattan. The man, who originated from The Bronx, also damaged synagogue property and assaulted security personnel. Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the attack, which occurred amid a rise in reports of antisemitic assaults across the US.

  • SECURITYAug 15 · 01:30 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    Bronx fire, explosion victim says she doesn't know where family will go next

    Ellese Falcon lost everything last week after an explosion and subsequent five-alarm blaze destroyed her apartment building. The incident occurred at 374 East 209th Street in the Norwood section of the Bronx.

  • CRIMEAug 13 · 11:59 UTCGOTHAMIST
    NYPD says 15-year-old found dead with gunshot in Bronx apartment, another teen grazed

    The NYPD reported that a 15-year-old was found dead from a gunshot wound in a Bronx apartment. Furthermore, another teen sustained grazing injuries during a shooting event that occurred in the same Bronx location.

  • CRIMEAug 13 · 11:52 UTCFOX 5 NEW YORK
    Arson suspected in Bronx deli fire that left 33-year-old severely burned, sources say

    Arson has been suspected in a deli fire located in the Bronx. Sources stated that the fire on West 183 St., in University Heights, started when someone lit a device and threw it inside. The incident resulted in a 33-year-old being severely burned.

  • CRIMEAug 13 · 09:31 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    15-year-old found dead with gunshot wound to head inside Bronx apartment

    A 15-year-old was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head inside an apartment in the Bronx. No weapon was recovered at the scene, and police are working to determine who may have been present when the shooting occurred.

  • CRIMEAug 13 · 09:18 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTE
    Sleeping husband killed in home invasion shooting that was likely an act of revenge

    Ivan Barias-Florimon and Stuar Lopez-Reyes are charged with murder in connection with a June 3 shooting that killed Fred Werner and wounded his wife, Sandy Cooper. Authorities believe revenge was likely the motive for the home invasion in Milford, Conn., after the suspects allegedly entered the couple’s bedroom and opened fire.

  • CRIMEAug 12 · 10:18 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    Two-alarm fire breaks out in Bronx deli, 1 seriously injured: FDNY

    A two-alarm fire broke out at a deli on West 183rd Street in the Fordham section of the Bronx on Tuesday evening. A man was seriously injured with burn injuries and rushed to the hospital after the incident.

  • POLITICSAug 12 · 04:05 UTCAMNY
    EXCLUSIVE: Mamdani admin to break ground on Tremont Avenue busway to speed up service for 40,000 riders in Bronx

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration will break ground on the Tremont Avenue busway in the Bronx to speed up service for nearly 40,000 daily riders. The new upgrades are intended to make the critical crosstown corridor safer and easier to navigate by connecting residents to multiple subway lines and local routes. This project is part of a sweeping effort by the city and state to improve bus service across the five boroughs.

  • CRIMEAug 10 · 12:03 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    Teen fatally shot in the head inside NYC residence, police say

    A 17-year-old was shot and killed inside a residence in the Bronx early Monday morning. Authorities stated that shots were fired around 5:11 a.m. near Prospect Avenue. Officers discovered the boy with a gunshot wound to the head, where he was pronounced dead at the scene.

  • CRIMEAug 10 · 09:03 UTCTHE CITY NYC
    Judge Who Sentenced ‘90s Teen Killer Now Wants Him Freed

    Jose Colon, who murdered Antonia and Carlos Peña, is seeking clemency from Gov. Kathy Hochul after serving 27 years for the murders. The judge who sentenced him now believes that punishment was too harsh. This case sits at the intersection of debates regarding juvenile sentencing, rehabilitation, and whether mercy is appropriate in cases of murder.

  • CRIMEAug 9 · 02:06 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    Former NYPD chief drowns in backyard pool on Long Island

    The title reports that a former NYPD chief drowned in a backyard pool on Long Island. The provided content merely states 'Anthony Carlo has the details from the Bronx.'

  • CRIMEAug 9 · 00:56 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    Mystery man accused of collecting deposits for apartment in the Bronx

    A mystery man has been accused of misconduct. The accusation specifically concerns the collecting of deposits intended for an apartment located in the Bronx.

  • POLITICSAug 8 · 10:30 UTCTHE 74
    When Sex Education Funding Is Taken Away, Young People Lose a Safe Space

    The Trump administration terminated Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program grants nationwide with immediate effect, causing Children’s Aid to lose $936,700 annually. This funding cut threatens crucial sexual health and youth development services across New York City communities like the Bronx, Harlem, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. In response, local governments and nonprofit groups have filed lawsuits challenging the administration's decision.

  • CRIMEAug 8 · 02:57 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    Tenants demand repairs at Bronx apartment following building explosion

    Tenants at the Boston Secor Houses rallied in The Bronx, demanding repairs and the restoration of gas service. According to demonstrators, they have been without gas for seven months following a building explosion that occurred in January. That explosion left one person dead and 15 others injured.

  • CRIMEAug 6 · 10:42 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    Dozens displaced after deadly explosion and 5-alarm fire rips through Bronx apartment building

    A deadly explosion and 5-alarm fire damaged an apartment building in the Bronx, leading to dozens of displaced residents. Crystal Cranmore provided an update regarding this event from the Norwood section.

  • CRIMEAug 6 · 10:06 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    Search for answers in deadly Bronx apartment building explosion and fire

    A deadly explosion and fire occurred in an apartment building, leaving every tenant without a home. One person died on Wednesday, prompting ongoing efforts as investigators search for answers. The site of the incident is described as nothing but a shell.

  • BUSINESSAug 6 · 10:00 UTCGOTHAMIST
    Mamdani’s childcare plan faces a hurdle: Home providers can’t earn a living

    Mamdani’s childcare plan is reported to face a hurdle because home providers have difficulty earning a living. Andrea Peña was featured at her childcare center in Pelham Bay, and a longtime Bronx childcare owner explained how quickly business expenses can accumulate.

  • SECURITYAug 5 · 20:03 UTCAMNY
    BRONX EXPLOSION: At least 11 people injured as fire consumes apartment building

    An explosion and fire at a Bronx apartment building on August 5 injured at least 11 people, including three critically injured civilians and three firefighters. The fire, which began on the second floor, became a five-alarm blaze, and initial reports suggest a lithium-ion battery may have caused it. A woman was arrested after a scuffle with police when denied entry to rescue her pets.

  • SECURITYAug 5 · 17:42 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    Fire rages inside Bronx apartment building after reported explosion

    An explosion and fire in a Bronx apartment building left one person critically injured, according to FDNY. The incident occurred at 374 East 209th St. in Norwood around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.