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Bronx Park Near Yankee Stadium Falls Into Disrepair as Community Demands Action
local7 days ago

Bronx Park Near Yankee Stadium Falls Into Disrepair as Community Demands Action

At Macombs Dam Park, the block of space built on the old Yankee Stadium site in the Bronx has fallen into disrepair—unsafe fields, trash, and lingering neglect highlight a gap between a billionaire-fueled franchise and a low-income community that says it’s owed better; while city officials trumpet ongoing maintenance and a forthcoming renovation, funding gaps and questions about private participation mean real improvements are uncertain, turning a historic landmark into a symbol of unmet promises.

Trump Consoles Bronx Family as 12-Year-Old's Stray-Bullet Death Spurs Crime Debate
politics11 days ago

Trump Consoles Bronx Family as 12-Year-Old's Stray-Bullet Death Spurs Crime Debate

President Donald Trump paused his Long Island crime-address to hug the parents of 12-year-old Jacob Freytes, a Bronx boy killed by a stray bullet, with Freytes’s mother Migdalia Martinez and father, retired NYPD Sgt. Jesus Freytes, in attendance; the moment occurred as he spoke about crime reduction and was highlighted by the White House. Freytes’s death has prompted calls for tougher penalties under 'Jacob’s Law,' while a suspect, William Ferrer, was arrested on second-degree murder charges.

Ex-con husband of Mount Vernon police official arrested after family drive-by
crime19 days ago

Ex-con husband of Mount Vernon police official arrested after family drive-by

James Lackard, an ex-con and husband of Mount Vernon Deputy Police Commissioner Jennifer Lackard, surrendered to Bronx police after two days on the run and was arraigned on an attempted murder indictment alongside his wife and their son, Chase Lackard, who prosecutors say drove the family to a Bronx target in a botched drive-by. Jennifer Lackard, who had been fired earlier for allegedly acting as a getaway driver for her son, a reputed gang member, was arraigned with Chase and released on $75,000 bail, while James was ordered held on $300,000 bail.

Sopranos Star Vincent Pastore’s 80th Birthday Follows by Tributes Amid Death
entertainment24 days ago

Sopranos Star Vincent Pastore’s 80th Birthday Follows by Tributes Amid Death

Vincent Pastore, famed as The Sopranos’ Big Pussy, marked his 80th birthday with his longtime associate Stephen Villano weeks before being found dead of natural causes at his City Island home; friends and castmates remembered him as generous and community-minded, while his career spanned theater, film, TV, and even a rock band, with extensive charitable work and support for veterans and the NYPD.

Big Pussy Actor Vincent Pastore Dies at 80
obituaries24 days ago

Big Pussy Actor Vincent Pastore Dies at 80

Vincent Pastore, best known for portraying Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos, died at age 80 and was found in his Bronx home; a Vietnam War veteran and Pace University drama graduate, Pastore appeared in films like Goodfellas and Carlito’s Way, and had extensive TV credits, with his death currently under investigation and his daughter Renee listed as a survivor.

Bronx Bodega Shooting: 12-Year-Old Bystander Killed; Suspect Remanded on Murder Charges
us-news29 days ago

Bronx Bodega Shooting: 12-Year-Old Bystander Killed; Suspect Remanded on Murder Charges

A 12-year-old bystander, Jacob Freytes, the son of a retired NYPD sergeant, was killed by a stray bullet outside a Bronx bodega during a Saturday fight. William Ferrer, 45, was arraigned Sunday night on multiple charges including second-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder, first-degree manslaughter, first-degree and second-degree assault, and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Ferrer was remanded in custody; two other adults were wounded. The incident, described as gang-related in police filings, occurred near the Mount Eden bodega on Elliott Place and Freytes died later at a Bronx hospital.

Bronx Mom Slams Mamdani Over Block Violence After 12-Year-Old’s Death
us-news1 month ago

Bronx Mom Slams Mamdani Over Block Violence After 12-Year-Old’s Death

A Bronx mother, Miledy Rosario, who gave a hand‑me‑down bike to Jacob Freytes—the 12‑year‑old son of a retired NYPD sergeant killed near a Grand Concourse bodega—raged at Mayor Zohran Mamdani for not cleaning up the Mount Eden block amid gang activity. The piece notes the area’s gang presence (Trinitarios and Sev Side Pinni), Jacob’s death by a stray bullet, and the trauma to his friends and family; authorities have arrested 45-year-old William Ferrer in the slaying, while Mamdani issued condolences and called for safer streets.

Bronx Man Charged in Fatal Mount Eden Bodega Shooting of 12-Year-Old
crime1 month ago

Bronx Man Charged in Fatal Mount Eden Bodega Shooting of 12-Year-Old

A 45-year-old Bronx man, William Ferrer, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, second-degree attempted murder, first- and second-degree assault, and weapons possession in the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Jacob Freytes, who was an innocent bystander outside a Mount Eden bodega; two others were wounded and the investigation continues.

Bronx Bodega Shooting Kills 12-Year-Old Bystander as Brawl Erupts Outside NYC Deli
usnews1 month ago

Bronx Bodega Shooting Kills 12-Year-Old Bystander as Brawl Erupts Outside NYC Deli

A stray bullet fired during a melee among six men outside a Bronx deli struck and killed a 12-year-old boy, the son of a police sergeant, and wounded two other men who are in stable condition. The suspects fled in a black BMW; no arrests have been made. The boy, seen on surveillance video buying at the Wanda Deli moments before the shooting, died at Lincoln Hospital. Authorities are investigating, with Bronx officials condemning the violence; the boy’s father was away on duty but rushed to the hospital after hearing the news.

Bronx Anti-Aging Injection Death Prompts Doctor Arrest
local1 month ago

Bronx Anti-Aging Injection Death Prompts Doctor Arrest

A 27-year-old woman died after receiving an injected anti-aging therapy at the Bereshit Lifestyle Center in the Bronx; she was pronounced dead at NY Presbyterian/Allen Hospital as doctor Luis Rojas Cabrera was arrested on reckless endangerment and unauthorized practice charges, with autopsy pending. The clinic markets therapies and supplements with FDA-disclaimer language, and city officials had investigated unlicensed medical/spa services in 2025.

Bronx wellness center death: 27-year-old woman dies after anti-aging injection by unlicensed practitioner
health1 month ago

Bronx wellness center death: 27-year-old woman dies after anti-aging injection by unlicensed practitioner

A 27-year-old woman died after receiving an anti-aging serum injection at a wellness center in The Bronx. The procedure was performed by Luis Rojas Cabrera, a 55-year-old unlicensed practitioner licensed only in the Dominican Republic; he was arrested on charges of reckless endangerment and unauthorized practice. A toxicology report is pending as investigators determine what happened and the case highlights the risks of unlicensed medical treatments at holistic centers.

Tracey Towers Tenants Brace for 31% Bronx Rent Hike Amid NYC Freeze
housing1 month ago

Tracey Towers Tenants Brace for 31% Bronx Rent Hike Amid NYC Freeze

In the Bronx, Tracey Towers, an 871-unit Mitchell-Lama complex, faces a proposed 31% rent increase over four years to cover aging infrastructure and mortgage arrears, even as New York City imposes a two-year rent freeze on most rent-stabilized units. City officials say the adjustment is legally required to cover costs, with some tenants (seniors and disabled) potentially exempt; repairs are planned, underscoring the financial strain on Mitchell-Lama housing compared with the stabilized rental stock.