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Police, Community Mourn Fallen Police Officer

Police officers stand at attention and salute as the body of Detective Didarul Islam is carried through the streets of Parkchester on July 31. -Photo by David Greene By David Greene Bronx Voice August 1, 2025 BRONX - Thousands of police officers from across the metropolitan area and beyond gathered at the Parkchester Jame Masjid on Virginia Avenue to pay their respects and say goodbye to fallen police officer Didarul Islam, 36. Islam was one of four people killed by ‘active shooter’ Shane Tamura, who walked into a midtown office building with an assault rifle on July 28. The gunman later fatally turned the gun on himself. On July 31, officers flooded the surrounding streets as several roadblocks were set up in the area with Sanitation trucks blocking several intersections. Public officials in attendance included Governor ...

Cops Play Santa for Kids in Need



BRONX - Santa wore a badge. Police officers from the 47th Precinct helped collect and handout toys during the annual giveaway. 


This year the 47th Precinct partnered with Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church and others to bring a huge toy giveaway into the community. In addition to the hundreds of toys given out, those in need could pick out a coat, receive tasty food and enjoy music at the biggest holiday party in the community.





Grenada Built to Win, MetroPlusHealth, NYPD Community Affairs Bureau, Reverend Noel Chin, and Council Member Kevin C. Riley hosted a toy giveaway on Saturday, December 17th from 11AM to 3PM at Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church, 3757 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10467. 






There was food, music with a DJ, clothes giveaway, face painter, popcorn, plenty of toys, dancing, and loads of fun.


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