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1. Police said that a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old were waiting to catch a bus at Broadway and West 231st Street at 4:15 a.m. on June 17 when two other men sized them up as easy marks for a robbery. The robbers... more

By Nic Cavell | 6/25/15

Boy punched, robbed

1. A boy of unspecified age was punched in the face by an unidentified assailant and robbed of his iPhone 6 while walking beside Henry Hudson Park on June 12, police said. The victim was walking … more

By Nic Cavell | 6/18/15

Bus stop robbery

1. At 12:05 a.m. on May 12, a 23-year-old waiting for a bus at 2897 Sedgwick Ave. was approached by three young men wearing dark clothing, police said. “Don’t fight,” one of the … more

By Nic Cavell | 5/20/15

Cyclist robbed at Vannie

1. Police said a 28-year-old riding her bicycle in southern Van Cortlandt Park at 7 p.m. on May 4 was accosted by four robbers as she turned a corner near the intersection of Broadway and West 238th … more

5/13/15

Police Beat - Oct 23, 2014

By Tanisia Morris | 10/24/14

Educator Minnie Krakowsky is already decided. “I’m inclined to go with Cohen [for councilman] because the teacher’s union is supporting him,” the longtime educator said. “I think that’s a very important element. I’m not for charter schools.” Ms. Krakowsky laments that teachers seemingly have less influence in deciding the outcomes of city elections. “I’m very distressed that the union has lost a lot of its clout,” she said. Ms. Krakowsky voiced a widespread view in the primaries that Democratic contenders Mr. Cohen and Cliff Stanton differ little on the issues. “I don’t know them that well, but many of them are similar,” she said, referring to Mr. Cohen and Mr. Stanton.

Voters' voices [Photo gallery]

Democratic Primary voters will go to the polls on Sept. 10 to choose standard bearers for citywide offices and either Andrew Cohen or Cliff Stanton to represent the party in the Nov. 5 general … more

9/5/13

Police beat

Items in Police Beat are based on reports of crimes and arrests. Those arrested are not guilty unless they are convicted by a court. more

By Sarina Trangle | 11/7/12

Residents remind city it represents them, too [Photo gallery]

A small activist group and Community Board 8 have put the city in a difficult spot, forcing the city’s lawyers to decide between defending the rights of Kingsbridge Heights residents and … more

By Adam Wisnieski | 5/16/12

A group makes their way down West 231st Street near Palisade Avenue on Aug. 28, in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene.

Focus on 2011 year in photos [Photo gallery]

12/28/11

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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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