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Ethical Culture Fieldston School students lock arms outside the campus as a sign of solidarity following a press conference about the progress students made in their demand for reforms from the administration. Last month, a years-old video showing five students from the school uttering racial epithets went viral.

Fieldston School sued for discrimination — again

Two Black alumni have sued Ethical Culture Fieldston School for what they claim is racial discrimination dating back to 2016, according to a pair of lawsuits filed in a Manhattan federal court. more

By Gary Larkin | 3/31/23

Two men entered the Waldo Gardens co-op and while in the vestibule dodged bullet fire on March 16 where they fled the scene, according to police. It is unsure what the shooting was about, who they where and why they were there.

Gunfire at Waldo Gardens shatters peace

For unknown reasons, two young men wearing black hoodies walked casually into the vestibule of the Mitchell-Lama Waldo Gardens co-op near Manhattan College on March 16 and were fired upon. No one was injured. more

By Stacy Driks | 3/31/23

The southeast corner of 239th St and Review Place on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Knife attack near West 242nd, Broadway

A person wielding a knife attacked a 17-year-old boy on the sidewalk near West 242nd Street and Broadway Thursday, March 23. more

By Abigail Nehring | 3/31/23

Slain teen to get a city street named after her

The teen who grew up in Kingsbridge and was killed in a random shooting outside her school a year ago, will be honored with a street naming next month. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/31/23

The 50th Precinct seeks the public’s help in identifying the three people in this photo who are alleged to have been involved in placing a metal object on a woman’s head and putting her on the ground before removing her coat and purse. Call (800) 577-TIPS with information. There is a reward of up to $3,500.

Burglar sought in Abrar Masjid hit

Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who pilfered $600 from a donation box inside the Abrar Masjid at 3016 Bailey Ave. on Tuesday afternoon, March 7. Surveillance cameras … more

By Abigail Neighring | 3/24/23

Mayor Eric Adams today announces “Charge Safe, Ride Safe: New York City’s Electric Micromobility Action Plan” to protect New Yorkers from fires caused by lithium-ion batteries and promote safe electric micromobility usage. Mayor Adams also signs five bills into law to further regulate lithium-ion batteries sold in New York City and strengthen fire safety related to battery fires. City Hall. Monday, March 20, 2023.

Mayor’s plan to combat lithium-ion batteries unveiled

Mayor Eric Adams rolled out March 20 the “Charge Safe, Ride Safe: New York City’s Electric Micromobility Action Plan.” His announcement followed a 5-alarm supermarket fire that injured seven people in Fordham Heights on March 5 that was caused by a lithium-ion battery-powered e-bike. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/24/23

The aftermath of the fire on the top floor of 2834 Heath Ave. on March 8. It was many of recent fires in the northwest Bronx, some of which led to injuries.

Burned out

The aftermath of the fire on the top floor of 2834 Heath Ave. on March 8. It was one of many recent fires in the northwest Bronx, some of which led to injuries. more

3/24/23

Capt. Filastine Srour, seated in her new office at the 50th Precinct’s station house at 3450 Kingsbridge Ave. She grew in the Bronx, and spent the first 10 years of her policing career in the neighboring 52nd Precinct.

New commanding officer at 5-0 looks for creative crime solutions

Capt. Filastine Srour took command of the 50th Precinct in January — a historic event in northwest Bronx. And for Srour, a homecoming of sorts. more

By Abigail Nehring | 3/17/23

The tow truck driver stands next to his pickup after dropping a car he intended to tow at the Key Food parking lot on Johnson Avenue. The owner said he was charged $75 to ‘drop’ the car.

Tow trucks are back patrolling Johnson Ave Key Food parking lot

The Dunkin’ at West 230th Street and Broadway. The Skyview Shopping Center on Riverdale Avenue. Riverdale Crossing at West 238th Street and Broadway. All places people like to pick up lunch, breakfast, doughnuts or kosher food. more

By Gary Larkin | 3/17/23

Charles Amos grew up in Louisiana and spent 28 years in Louisiana State Penitentiary for second-degree murder. At Manhattan College he spoke about his time in prison and how his life improved. He is now a community outreach coordinator. Behind Amos on the monitor is Sammi Robinson, who was the longest serving prisoner in Louisiana having served at Angola for 66 years until his death in 2019.

At Angola, life sentences don’t always mean that it’s the end

Charles Amos, who served 28 years in Louisiana State Penitentiary for second-degree murder before winning his release six months ago, cried recently at Manhattan College in Kelly Commons while watching a multimedia project of people like him. more

By Stacy Driks | 3/17/23

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