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Kingsbridge

May 02, 2013

Mom and Boyfriend Charged After 3-Year-Old Girl Dies in The Bronx, DA Says

Leon Walters and Sherika Stewart were charged with beating Ahnya Louis-Hardy, 3, who later died.

Kingsbridge

April 30, 2013

3-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Bronx, Cops Say

Ahyna Louis-Hardy was taken to Montefiore Hospital where she was pronounced dead Monday, cops said.

Fordham

February 06, 2013

Police Hunt Man Suspected of Stealing Car With Baby Girl in Back Seat

The baby was unharmed, but cops are still looking for a man they say stole the vehicle.

Williamsbridge

January 14, 2013

Cops Hunt Gunman Who Allegedly Shot Man in Bronx Bodega

The shooter entered the Bronxwood Avenue bodega and shot the victim in the face, police said.

Bedford Park

December 21, 2012

Woman, Child Seriously Injured in Villa Avenue Fire, FDNY Says

The predawn blaze engulfed the first and second floors at 3167 Villa Ave. in The Bronx, officials said.

Wakefield

December 17, 2012

Bronx Mom Stabbed to Death Near Her Home, Police Say

Maxine Martinez, 44, who was stabbed in the neck and head, is survived by her three children.

Norwood

October 03, 2012

Tour de Bronx Registration Kicks Off

The annual bike tour, on Oct. 14, is the largest free cycling event in the state.

Parkchester

August 15, 2012

Montefiore Hospital Joins City's Breastfeeding Campaign

The Bronx hospital announced this week that it's joining the city's breastfeeding campaign.

Norwood

July 13, 2012

Montefiore Medical Center Spreads Health Message — By Text Message

Montefiore's new "Bronx4Bronx," program sends health tips to patients via text message.

Norwood

June 06, 2012

Montefiore Hospital Suspends Organ Donor Program Following Patient's Death

Montefiore suspended an organ transplant program after the death of a patient, the New York Post reports.

New York City

June 06, 2012

Councilmembers Defend Munching on Junk Food While Debating Drink Ban

Some Councilmembers said they're entitled to eat whatever they want during lengthy hearings.

Woodlawn & Wakefield

February 02, 2012

Ramarley Graham, 18, Shot and Killed by Police on East 229th Street

Ramarley Graham, 18, was shot by police in the Wakefield section of the Bronx Thursday, police said.

Woodlawn & Wakefield

January 25, 2012

1-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in The Bronx

Richard Flood, 1, was found unconscious at his home in the Wakefield section of The Bronx Wednesday.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

September 28, 2011

Hands-Free Purse Invented by Midwife Debuts at Paragon Sports

Susan Bellinson, a busy mother and midwife, invented the "Sucaro Freedom Strap" Purse - which cost between $139 and $199 - to unite function with fashion.