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A Bronx mother discusses the emotional impact of losing her only son to gun violence in an episode of 'Victims' Voices' hosted by Nicole Johnson. The interview highlights personal grief and the broader issue of gun-related tragedies.

Bronx detectives are investigating a fatal shooting near a liquor store on July 6, where 46-year-old Shaun Whitchett was killed by a single gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred at 1503 White Plains Road in Parkchester, and no arrests have been made. The 43rd Precinct reported five homicides year-to-date as of July 5, with shootings slightly down compared to 2025.

A 46-year-old man was shot in the head near the intersection of Archer Street and White Plains Road in Parkchester, the Bronx, after 8 p.m. Officials confirmed the incident but provided no further details.

Three 20-year-olds attempted to rob an elderly man outside his Bronx home in New York City, stealing his security camera when their attempt failed, according to police.

A Bronx woman faces murder and manslaughter charges for allegedly stabbing her friend to death during an argument in their home. The victim, a 31-year-old woman, was found with fatal stab wounds and pronounced dead at Lincoln Hospital. Police arrested Lexus Bullock, 27, at the scene and booked her on charges including murder and criminal possession of a weapon.

A subway operator was injured when a falling tree branch shattered the cab window of a northbound 4 train in the Bronx as it approached Yankee Stadium station. The incident partially suspended the line.

A tree fell onto a northbound No. 4 train subway car in the Bronx near the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium station, injuring the female train operator and causing a portion of the line to be suspended.

Landlord Ved Parkash has agreed to sell a fire-damaged building on Noble Ave. in the Bronx, where tenants have been displaced for three years, as part of a deal with his lender. The agreement also requires him to repair 21 other properties in exchange for a loan modification.

New York City will spray non-residential marshes and wetlands in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island between Tuesday and Thursday to combat West Nile Virus, as announced by the New York City Department of Health.

Bronx Councilwoman Althea Stevens opposed the $126 billion budget, accusing Mayor Zohran Mamdani of underfunding her district while wealthier areas received more funding. She criticized the budget for lacking equity.

Con Edison has reduced voltage in parts of the Bronx and Westchester by 8% to protect equipment and maintain service during repairs. The utility company is also asking customers to conserve energy.

Con Edison is urging residents in the northwest Bronx and northern tip of Manhattan to conserve energy during a heat wave. The request comes as temperatures rise in New York City.

An elderly woman was attacked in the Bronx on June 21, prompting the NYPD to seek an unidentified suspect. The incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. at 49 East Mount Eden Avenue following a verbal dispute.

A dozen Montefiore nurses in the Bronx are being pushed out by AI, according to the union. The hospital system denied that anyone is being laid off and called the New York State Nurses Association’s claims 'misleading.'

The MTA has introduced new R211 subway cars on the D line, offering increased standing room, wider doors, and improved reliability. These modern trains now provide daily service to the Bronx.

The City Council approved a $126 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027 after negotiations to address a $12 billion deficit. Bronx representatives highlighted wins like expanded Fair Fares and housing investments, but Council Member Althea Stevens opposed the budget, arguing District 16’s needs were inadequately addressed due to high poverty and low income levels.

A 36-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in Van Cortland Park, Bronx, after following her off an MTA bus. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on June 23, and the suspect, Abundio Hernandez Cantu, was charged with rape.

Marcus Solis, a Yonkers man, was arrested in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old in Van Cortlandt Park's Riverdale section of the Bronx. The incident occurred in a public park area.

Leonora Campbell, a 93-year-old Bronx resident, was killed by a hit-and-run motorcycle driver while picking up snacks. Her grandson criticized the increasing danger posed by motorcycles in the area.

Bronx elected officials have endorsed Governor Kathy Hochul for re-election, highlighting investments in affordable housing, public safety, and infrastructure projects like the Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment. Hochul faces Republican Bruce Blakeman and other candidates in November.

A 93-year-old woman was fatally struck by a fleeing motorcycle driver in the Bronx. Leonora Campbell was hit while crossing the street at the intersection of East 255th Street and White Plains Road.

Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates have won multiple primaries in New York City, including victories by Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez. The movement is transitioning from a pressure campaign to a potential governing bloc, with at least 15 DSA-endorsed candidates set to join Albany next year.

19 alleged gang members were arrested in the Bronx as part of Operation Red Zone, which is linked to 13 shootings. The arrests are detailed in a report by CeFaan Kim.

A baby-faced street gang named 'McKillville' led by a 28-year-old modern-day Fagin engaged in a yearlong turf war in the Bronx, resulting in injuries to innocent bystanders. The conflict involved teen gangbangers in a working-class New York City neighborhood.

A 25-year-old bull rider was hospitalized after being thrown from a bull and trampled during the Rodeo Tierra Caliente in the Bronx on Sunday. The incident occurred on Bruner Avenue in Baychester around 6:15 p.m., according to the NYPD.

A violent riot occurred at the Horizons Juvenile Center in the Bronx, highlighting ongoing issues linked to soft-on-crime state laws. The incident exposed systemic chaos within juvenile detention centers.

A 13-year-old girl was raped in a Bronx park after being followed off a northbound BX9 MTA bus. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. and was reported by the NYPD.

A man in his thirties was hospitalized after being struck by a bull during a rodeo in the Bronx. He is currently in stable condition and conscious.

Bronx residents face a 31% rent hike, while 1 million stabilized housing units have frozen payments. Tracey Towers, a Mitchell-Lama property, proposes a 15% first-year rent increase under a four-year plan.

A woman was shot while taking out trash in the Bronx. Anthony Carlo reported the incident from Bedford Park.

A 13-year-old girl was dragged into a park and raped in the Bronx after being approached by an unknown person on a BX9 bus around 10 p.m. on Tuesday. The NYPD is investigating the incident.

Police are seeking a suspect in the rape of a 13-year-old girl in Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx. The suspect allegedly got off a bus with the victim near Broadway and West 261st Street, then dragged her into a wooded area where the assault occurred.

Ritchie Torres, a pro-Israel moderate Democrat, defeated a progressive challenger. Bronx voters criticized wealthy DSA politicians for not understanding their real problems, highlighting a divide between moderate and far-left political waves in New York.

An 18-year-old, James Whiskey, is accused of brutally raping a 17-year-old girl in a Bronx park. He allegedly threatened her with 'Head or f---' and 'Help me or you're dead' before dragging her into a parking lot. Prosecutors announced the charges on Friday.

Residents of Tracey Towers, an affordable housing complex in The Bronx, faced a 31% rent increase despite a general freeze on rent hikes for other NYC renters.

Two men were arrested for allegedly assaulting and stabbing a 74-year-old man on an Upper West Side bus. Jaiden Marrero and Donzell Mitchell, both from the Bronx, were charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon after the incident on June 5. The victim intervened during an altercation between the suspects and a mother with a baby carriage, leading to the attack.

A subway slasher attacked a 24-year-old man on the 4 line at Fordham Road station in the Bronx on June 16, using an unidentified sharp object to slash his face. The suspect, described as wearing black clothing, fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. The NYPD released images of the suspect and urged the public to provide tips.

A 14-year-old boy was shot in the foot near 4020 Laconia Ave. in Edenwald, Bronx, around 10:37 p.m. Thursday. EMS transported him to a local hospital in stable condition.

An EMT is recovering in the hospital after being assaulted while on duty in the Bronx. The incident occurred at the intersection of McClellan Street and Morris Avenue just before 6:45 a.m., following the vandalism of their EMS vehicle.

The NYPD arrested a suspect linked to a sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl in Ferry Point Park, Bronx, which occurred around 10 p.m. on Sunday. The victim fled the scene and was taken to a hospital.