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Bronx Woman Found Slain in Suitcase After Planning to Leave Ex-Boyfriend; Community Mourns at Vigil

Yonkers, NY — In a tragic unfolding of events in Yonkers, the body of Pamela Alcantara, a 26-year-old woman from the Bronx, was found inside a red suitcase near the Saw Mill River Parkway, as confirmed by authorities on Thursday. Alcantara, a resident of Fordham Heights, had recently made plans to leave the apartment she had been sharing with her ex-boyfriend, 46-year-old Junior Perez Diaz, who has since been arrested on multiple charges including second-degree …

Avian Flu Outbreak Claims Lives of Rare Birds at Queens and Bronx Zoos Amid Statewide Emergency Measures

New York, NY — An outbreak of avian flu has severely impacted bird populations in New York’s celebrated city zoos, resulting in the death of multiple birds and prompting swift action from state officials. Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered the temporary closure of all live poultry markets across New York City and surrounding areas to curb the virus’s spread. The Wildlife Conservation Society, which oversees operations for both the Queens and Bronx Zoos, has confirmed …

Bronx Tragedy: Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing of 14-Year-Old Boy Amid City’s Alarming Violence Surge

MOTT HAVEN, Bronx — A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing death of a 14-year-old boy in the Bronx, authorities announced. The suspect, Waldo Mejia, faces charges of second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. On a grim Friday morning, the body of Caleb Rijos was discovered behind the Mitchell Houses, a city-run housing complex located at 300 E. 138th Street. Responding to a call shortly before …

Tragic Bronx Shooting Leaves One Teen Dead, Another Injured; Suspect Detained

New York, NY – A tragic shooting in the Bronx resulted in the death of one teenager and left another injured on Friday. Police were summoned to the scene following a 911 call reporting an assault. Upon arrival, officers discovered two youths with gunshot injuries in the Highbridge neighborhood. The incident took place around 5:48 p.m. on Macombs Road near Cromwell Avenue, a residential area known for its close-knit community. At least four gunshots were …

Early Morning Robbery in Bronx Leaves Man Injured; Suspects Steal Cash and Valuables

BRONX, NY — Early Saturday, a man was assaulted and robbed in a violent encounter in the Bronx, adding to concerns about rising street crimes in the area. Authorities reported that the attack occurred near 1406 Ogden Avenue around 4:15 a.m., when arguments between the 36-year-old victim and two unidentified assailants escalated dramatically. During the confrontation, the victim was hit in the head with a bottle and repeatedly punched in the face, officials said. The …

Southeast Bronx Community Relieved as Police Capture Suspect in Brutal Assault Case

New York, NY — A man was apprehended in the southeast Bronx following an alleged sexual assault, marking a disturbing escalation in the area’s recent spate of violent incidents. The suspect, identified as a 28-year-old Bronx resident, is currently being held pending charges. According to local authorities, the incident occurred late Wednesday evening in a relatively secluded part of the neighborhood known for its residential and commercial properties. The police received a distress call around …

Massive Shock in New York as Disembodied Human Leg Found on Bronx Subway Track Bed

New York, NY – The discovery of a severed human leg on the subway track bed in the Bronx has added to the growing concerns about safety and crime on New York City’s mass transit system. Detectives are working to identify the owner of the limb and the circumstances behind its placement on the subway tracks between 167th and 170th streets. The city’s medical examiner has taken possession of the leg to gather more information …

Bronx Bus Driver Hospitalized After Brutal Attack; Suspect Sought by Police

New York, NY — A Bronx bus driver is currently recuperating after being assaulted by a man while on duty, police said. The incident took place on the morning of yesterday when a male assailant boarded the BX8 bus parked at the intersection of E. 226th St. and White Plains Road and began a brutal attack on the driver. According to law enforcement officials, the aggressor repeatedly slammed the driver’s head against the bus’s safety …

Community in Mourning: Two Young Men with Gambian Roots Fatally Shot in Separate Bronx Incidents

Bronx, NY – In separate incidents just a mile and a half apart, two young men with Gambian roots were fatally shot within a 24-hour period, triggering a palpable grief among the local West African community and raising urgent questions about a rise in local violence. The shootings occurred in different neighborhoods of the Bronx, a borough that has seen sporadic surges in violent crimes. On Saturday night around 9:35 p.m., 31-year-old Sakou Saho was …

Shocking Video Reveals Violent Bronx Bodega Robbery; Employee Assaulted as Thieves Steal Cash

New York, NY — A violent robbery at a Bronx bodega was caught on camera, showing two individuals bursting into the store, assaulting an employee, and forcibly taking cash from the register, according to law enforcement officials. This incident marks another in a series of aggressive robberies by the suspects, escalating concerns about safety among local shopkeepers. The footage, which sources said was taken from the store’s security system, reveals the intense moments during which …