Police Council hears protest of Occupy arrests
Heated meeting dissolves in shouting Outraged by the arrest of five people at their general assembly in Mott Haven, supporters of Occupy the Bronx took their protest to the 40th…
Change comes to the 40th precinct
Update: Advocates react to change in command Just three weeks ago, Deputy Police Inspector Elias Nikas, commander of the 40th Precinct in Mott Haven, showed up at the precinct’s monthly Community…
Commander leaves Mott Haven precinct
Deputy Inspector Elias Nikas has been replaced as commanding officer of the 40th precinct in Mott Haven. The change comes a day after widespread reports that a Bronx grand jury…
Feds collar seven in Melrose mega-bust
Eight alleged members of a violent Melrose-based gang called the Courtlandt Avenue Crew have been indicted on murder and federal racketeering and drug trafficking charges, that could result in the…
Cops, residents seek to thaw icy relations
Advocates and police partner at Night Out Against Crime By Kathy Conkwright conkwright@motthavenherald.com The first time Angel Irizarry and Danny Barber met one another six years ago, they butted heads.…
Tenants look to cameras for safety
Public housing tenants around the city are feeling nervous about their safety, surveys show, and two new initiatives being pioneered in the South Bronx are aimed at helping them feel…
‘Put down your guns,’ youth group pleads
Mott Haven organization works to curb growing violence Danny Barber has been warned that people are out to kill him because he’s trying to keep young people from a life…
Gun buyback scheduled
NYPD will give bank cards to people who bring their guns to three Bronx churches on Saturday, June 4. $200 bank cards will be given in exchange for working handguns,…