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May 18, 2016 crime round-up

Read about a fight among bar workers, a passenger who stole from an Uber driver, parking lot vandalism and more. more

By Anthony Capote | 5/18/16

June 30, 2016 crime round-up

By Anthony Capote | 6/30/16

DOWN BUT NOT OUT This crosswalk traffic light and another one next to it were blown down during last week’s storm. But as you can see they were still operational. Whether any pedestrian could trust them is a different story.

C.O. Capt. Ryan Pierce provides update on Vannie Park muggings

During a recent Community Board 8 Parks & Recreation Committee meeting new 50th Precinct Commanding Officer Ryan Pierce provided a window into how the precinct is tackling recent robbery patterns at Van Cortlandt Park. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 2/2/24

Streak of stolen Civics continues

1. Burglar sneaks away A burglar stole about $10,600 in goods from a 26-year-old woman’s 410 W. 261 St. home on Jan. 9 around 2 p.m., according to police. Upon entering, she heard … more

By Anthony Capote | 1/13/16

A delivery driver ignores the signs as he zips up and down the no mopes path on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Over the past month, the sign had been mysteriously removed.

‘No moped’ sign is no more near Manhattan College, Waldo Gardens

A “no moped” sign that comforted some Riverdale residents who usually walk down a path was removed without explanation. Its removal was such a mystery that the city transportation department did not even know about. more

By STACY DRIKS | 8/20/23

September 22, 2016 weekly crime round-up

1. Thrift store thievery A woman’s personal items were stolen while she was shopping at the Unique thrift, police say. The 49-year-old victim was at the store 218 W. 234th St. on … more

By Anthony Capote | 9/22/16

Jasper's Deli at 424 W. 238th St. reported four individuals robbed the store of $300 on Monday morning.

Arrest made in stabbing on Sedgwick Avenue in Kingsbridge

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a stabbing of a 32-year-old man that occurred earlier this month, police said. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 8/17/23

Construction workers use heavy equipment to finish up demolition of what remains of five storefront businesses along West 231st Street near Broadway. An early morning fire last December — blamed on an electrical issue started in the kitchen of Cold Cut Bunny Deli — destroyed them.

Fire marshal’s report: West 231st Street blaze due to electrical issue

Merchants of the five West 231st Street businesses destroyed in a fire last December are left devastated as demolition has further erased what once stood. more

By ERIC HARVEY | 2/2/24

Robbery on Broadway and more in latest Police Beat

1. Robbery on Broadway Police said three males robbed a 34-year-old man in front of 6560 Broadway on Nov. 1 around 6 a.m. The perpetrators reportedly stopped the victim and told him to hand … more

By Anthony Capote | 11/5/15

Police shoot man who had BB gun on catwalk

Police officers subdued a man with a BB gun who was threatening people at a Kingsbridge subway station April 13. He was shot in the hand by an officer when he pointed the weapon at police, according to the 50th Precinct. more

By Eric Harvey | 4/30/23

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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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