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How Montefiore Einstein Is supporting families during American Diabetes Month By Dr. Edwin Torres, Nurse Practitioner and Diabetes Specialist, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism at Montefiore Medical Center  Bronx Voice  November 19, 2025 BRONX LOCAL NEWS - American Diabetes Month is underway, and Montefiore Einstein is helping families across the Bronx and Lower Hudson Valley learn simple ways to protect their health. Each year, the American Diabetes Association leads a national campaign, and this year’s national theme is “It All Matters,” a message that honors everyone affected by diabetes and every effort made to prevent and manage the condition. At Montefiore Einstein, our system is rallying around an additional local theme, Fueling Healthy Change, which highlights the importance of education, prevention, and community support. While the national theme recognizes a shared fight across the country, our local theme centers on the specific n...
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Arrest in Fatal Stabbing Outside Parkchester

Possible Gang Ties 



By Dan Gesslein 

Bronx Voice 

September 22, 2022 


BRONX - Police made an arrest in the May murder of Felix Figueroa, a member of the Taylor Avenue crew who was repeatedly stabbed during a brawl in the Bronx. 


The NYPD arrested 19-year-old Jefter Dominguez and charged him with attempted murder and reckless endangerment. 


Police said the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are possible. 


At around 12:30 am on May 27, police responded to reports of a brawl involving multiple people arrived at 1801 Archer Street. On the sidewalk they found 28-year-old Figueroa, unresponsive with multiple stab wounds to the torso. The victim was rushed to Jacobi Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. 


Dominguez lives on Guion Place a few blocks away from the murder. 


According to published reports Figueroa was a member of the Taylor Avenue Crew. It is unclear if the fatal stabbing was gang related.


Anyone with information should call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. 


All calls remain confidential.


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