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Dozens of Bronx delis shut their doors at 12 noon on Thursday in a protest against President Trump's immigration ban.--Photo by David Greene

Bodega Ghost Town: Bronx Delis Close in Protest

Bodega Ghost-town: Hundreds of Deli Owners Protest Trump’s Immigration Policy by David Greene   Bodegas and delis around the city shut for eight-hours, as a silent protest to President Donald Trump’s “temporary” immigration ban that has so far detained or […]

Abdul Razak Al-Kabili posts a sign of protest after shutting his Smoke Shop on East 207 Street in Norwood.--Photo by David Greene

Bodega Ghost-town: Hundreds of Deli Owners Protest Trump’s Immigration Policy

Bodega Ghost-town: Hundreds of Deli Owners Protest Trump’s Immigration Policy by David Greene Bodegas and delis around the city shut for eight-hours, as a silent protest to President Donald Trump’s “temporary” immigration ban that has so far detained or prevented […]

Police would later track down and arrest Kingsbridge resident Alberto Pena, 34, who faces an attempted murder charge.--Photo by David Greene

Construction Worker Loses Leg in Mt. Eden Subway Push

by David Greene A construction worker heading to work in Brooklyn was pushed in front of a speeding D-Train and thanks to surveillance video that captured the suspect fleeing the area, the individual is now in police custody. Officers were […]

by · January 30, 2017 · Crime, Local News, News
Members of the NYPD's Crash Investigation Squad continue to investigate a crash that left an NYPD School Safety Agent fighting for his life. Photo by David Greene

School Safety Agent Run Over and Left For Dead Outside Lehman High School

by David Greene A still-unidentified NYC School Safety Agent on his way to work at Herbert H. Lehman High School was struck by a vehicle, who pulled over to stop– when two other vehicles passed over the man’s body, either […]

by · January 24, 2017 · Crime, Local News, News
WFUV Host Remembered After 40-Years Behind Microphone with “The Big Broadcast”

WFUV Host Remembered After 40-Years Behind Microphone with “The Big Broadcast”

WFUV Host Remembered After 40-Years Behind Microphone with “The Big Broadcast” by David Greene Fordham University radio station WFUV paid tribute to one of their own as the station paused to acknowledged the passing of Rich Conaty, the host of […]

by · January 23, 2017 · Local News, Media and Society, News
Officials Announce Reward, Lighting and Surveillance Improvements After West Farms Murder

Officials Announce Reward, Lighting and Surveillance Improvements After West Farms Murder

Officials Announce Reward, Lighting and Surveillance Improvements After West Farms Murder by David Greene A day after the mother of his four children was gunned down, the unintended victim caught between two teenagers, Angel Rosario, 51, met with a few […]

by · January 23, 2017 · Crime, Law, Local News
Police investigate the first of at least 28 separate paint-gun shooting's where marbles were used as projectiles on windows of roughly  --Photo by Socrates Palmer

NYPD Seeks Paintball Gunman Wanted in 28 Shooting Incidents Across Borough

by David Greene Police are looking for the trigger-happy gunman wanted for firing marbles from a paintball gun– wanted for at least 28 separate incidents across the borough that took place during a non-stop 85-minute shooting spree. Officials at the NYPD […]

by · January 18, 2017 · Crime, Local News, News
West Farms Shooting Prompts Safety Improvements

West Farms Shooting Prompts Safety Improvements

Torres, Sepulveda Announce New Safety Improvements in the West Farms Section of The Bronx   Following the Recent Horrific Shooting of Cindy Diaz in Front of West Farms Convenience Store, Electeds Joined by NYPD & Resident Leaders Dedicate New Resources to […]

by · January 17, 2017 · Crime, Local News, News
A pair of young girls enjoy the ride in Bronx Park at Lydig Avenue in the Allerton section.  Photo by Edwin Soto

STARTING TO LOOK ALOT LIKE WINTER — A Photo Essay

The first significant snowfall of the season dumped nearly 3 inches of snow on the Bronx during last weekend’s storm.

by · January 12, 2017 · Local News, News
Police investigate the crash that killed one man and injured five others outside a Boston Road driving school. Photo by Edwin Soto

Driver Charged in Fatal 3-Car Crash in Allerton

Police investigate the crash that killed one man and injured five others outside a Boston Road driving school.

by · January 9, 2017 · Local News, News
The unidentified driver of this red SUV says he attempted to avoid a head-on crash, when he crashed into the pizza shop. Photo by David Greene

Two Injured as SUV Slams into Pizza Shop in Spuyten Duyvil

Two Injured as SUV Slams into Pizza Shop in Spuyten Duyvil by David Greene Officials say two people suffered minor injuries after an out-of-control vehicle slammed into the store- front of a pizza shop in Spuyten Duyvil. Police, fire department […]

by · January 8, 2017 · Local News, News
Members gave out dozens of gifts to residents of a nearby homeless shelter. Photo by David Greene

UNUSUAL SANTA SUITS

UNUSUAL SANTA SUITS — One last Christmas story Members of the FDNY’s Engine 48 and Ladder 56 took time out from their normal duties to bring the holidays to those less fortunate. The firefighter’s were spotted returning to their firehouse […]

Another surveillance photo shows the two suspects fleeing north on Bainbridge Avenue after the stick-up.  Photo courtesy of the NYPD

Manhunt Continues for Norwood Bodega Bandits

by David Greene Detectives continue to search for the two brazen bandits who robbed a deli at gunpoint in Norwood, clearing out the cash register of nearly $2,000. The NYPD has released surveillance photos and video of the incident that […]

by · January 8, 2017 · Crime, Local News, News
The used-clothing thief wheels away a shopping cart full of items that was headed to area churches and organizations. --Photo by David Greene

Brazen Used Clothing Bandit Strikes Again!

Brazen Used Clothing Bandit Strikes Again! by David Greene For the second time in three months a bandit who pillages through used clothing bins has again escaped with articles of clothing destined for the poor and destitute. The apparent homeless […]

by · January 7, 2017 · Local News, News
A Highway Patrol officer takes 3-D photos outside of the New York Botanical Gardens on December 8.--Photo by David Greene

Accident Follow-up at Botanical Garden

Follow-up Investigation at Botanical Garden? by David Greene The NYPD’s Highway Patrol was back on the scene of a fatal accident, possibly conducting a rare follow-up investigation. Inquiries were first made after members of the Crash Investigation Squad of the […]

by · January 5, 2017 · Local News, News