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The city sheriff’s office is responsible for oversight of the closure and seizure of illegal cannabis and vape products.

Mayor gives cannabis shop at W. 261st the boot

Mayor Eric Adams cracks down on unlicensed smoke and cannabis shops in NYC, closing Exotic Land for illegal sales of cannabis and flavored vapes near Riverdale. Legalization status and enforcement detailed. more

By Izania Gonzalez | 6/16/24

March 30, 2017 crime round-up

1. Teen mugged by needy perp A man who reportedly robbed a 19-year-old on his way to a friend’s house apparently had his reasons for doing so. He was one of two men who … more

By Anthony Capote | 3/30/17

March 23, 2017

1. Woman found dead on Jerome A 49-year-old woman was found dead at 3:22 a.m. Sunday, police said. The woman, whose identity was not released pending notification of her family, … more

By Anthony Capote | 3/23/17

March 9, 2016 crime round-up

1. Woman punched, robbed at own front door A woman was punched in the face by an unknown assailant and robbed of her purse outside her home in North Riverdale, police said. The victim, … more

By Anthony Capote | 3/8/17

March 2, 2016 crime round-up

A car was stolen, another was broken into, and yet another got a fresh coat of graffiti within a single day of the past week—a week that saw a spate of car-related crimes throughout. … more

By Anthony Capote | 3/1/17

Feb. 16, 2017 crime round-up

1. Burglar makes off with $16,000 in property, cash A burglar made off with $8,000 in cash and another $8,000 in personal property after breaking into a 64-year-old man’s … more

By Anthony Capote | 2/15/17 | 1 comment

Feb. 9, 2916 crime round-up

1. Five injured in bar brawl Four people were hospitalized with slash wounds and another with head trauma, after a fight at a local nightclub, police said. Four other people … more

By Anthony Capote | 2/8/17 | 2 comments

Feb. 2, 2016 crime round-up

1. Burglarized while in the bathroom Thieves broke into a woman’s home on Jan. 26 while she was in the bathroom, according to police. The victim said she was in the bathroom for … more

By Anthony Capote | 2/1/17

Jan. 26, 2016 crime round-up

1. Beer run turns violent A man was stabbed during an altercation with a stranger—although he was so drunk he cannot remember what prompted the violent argument, according to … more

By Anthony Capote | 1/26/17

Jan. 12, 2016 crime round-up

Really bad first date 1. One man’s plans for his first encounter with a friend he had met online went terribly wrong when he went to see her in person – and was attacked and … more

By Anthony Capote | 1/11/17

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50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

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