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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 ...

Santa Joins Yankees in Handing Out Gifts to Bronx Children

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BRONX - Yankee Stadium’s Great Hall once again transformed into the North Pole when the New York Yankees hosted the 13th annual Winter Wonderland December 16 at 3:30 p.m. with Yankees Manager Aaron Boone greeting children and helping them select their holiday gift.


Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal, Yankees General Partner, hands out toys to children at Yankee Stadium. -Photo by New York Yankees






The event treated several thousand local young people to a holiday extravaganza complete with holiday decorations, festive music, food and drink, Santa Claus handing out gifts, and caroling by the Renaissance Youth Center Choir. Each child in attendance had the opportunity to choose a holiday gift.


Aaron Boone, Yankees Manager-Photo by New York Yankees





For the fifth consecutive year, the Yankees have partnered with Walmart for Winter Wonderland. A global retailer recognized for its community excellence, Walmart has provided a toy for every child, ensuring every attendee has an experience to remember.





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