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One sorry driver decided to gamble with fate a bit Sept. 24 by seeing how fast he could run inside his house with the car still running — without it getting stolen. He lost. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 10/17/21

A Rite Aid merchandise truck parked outside the Knolls Crescent location.

Attention! Makeup theft on Aisle 4

There are probably better ways to restock your makeup collection than stealing from a Rite Aid. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 10/11/21

Rabbi Levi Shemtov says he’s very disturbed by the vandalism of his synagogue, Chabad Lubavitch of Riverdale, last April when his shul was one of four targeted by a person police suspects smashed windows with rocks.

Accused synagogue vandal indicted on 76 counts, including hate crimes

A grand jury has indicted a 30-year-old Whitehall man on multiple charges — including criminal mischief and hate crimes — over a vandalism spree last spring that targeted several Riverdale-area synagogues. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 10/8/21

The exterior of 5240 Broadway where a pedestrian was slashed and stabbed by a knife wielding assailant.

Woman slashed by another on Broadway

Police say they arrested a woman Sept. 17 shortly after she allegedly slashed and stabbed another woman. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 10/3/21

Public parks are made for gathering, and those who live around them understand there will be some noise. However, a few people living near Van Cortlandt Park say noise is out of control with late-night partying and loud music.

Noisy park-goers create many sleepless nights

Samantha Charlip enjoys her peace — if she can find it. Living across from Seton Park, peace has proven to be a difficult state to achieve. Especially the day the trumpeter arrived. more

By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ | 10/3/21

Capt. Emilio Melendez retired from his post as commander of the 50th Precinct after nearly three years. Because of a new program launched by the New York Police Department, a nominating committee made up of people like Community Board 8 and precinct community council members have interviewed candidates and made recommendations for Melendez’s replacement.

Who'll replace captain? Community gets a say

In the past, who would take over a police precinct was a unilateral process, normally done within the New York Police Department with no input from the neighborhoods he or she would serve. But not anymore. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 9/26/21

The exterior of the McDonald's at 5765 Broadway where a motor scooter was stolen.

Just not loving it

Imagine stopping at McDonald’s to get a Quarter Pounder, only to return to the parking lot to find your motor scooter missing. That’s what you’d call an unhappy … more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 9/26/21

The exterior of 3019 Tibbett Ave in Kingsbridge.

Be careful where you choose to stop

Picking a random car to rob can be a risky business, because you never really know what you’re going to get. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 9/19/21

Packages and correspondence wait outside of an apartment building while courier does deliveries inside.

A failure to retrieve a package

If you want to leave a package for someone and expect it wil still be there when they come to pick it up, it's probably best not to leave it in a mailbox that others have access to. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 9/12/21

The northeast corner of Henry Hudson Parkway and W 231St where a 2018 Honda CR-V was stolen.

Honda CR-Vs remain an easy target

New York City — especially this part of the Bronx — just might not be a good place to own a Honda CR-V. What other conclusion can be drawn as one after another is stolen. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 9/6/21

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