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6 wounded in shooting, Mom used as human shield Police crime scene tape is set up outside of the G & W Grocery at 3544 White Plains Road after six people were shot including a mother and child. -Photo by Citizen App By David Greene  Bronx Voice  January 6, 2024 Follow @Bronxvoice1 BRONX - The NYPD is currently looking for two individuals who opened fire on a crowded convenience store along White Plains Road, wounding six people including a mother who police say was used as a human shield and her 12-year-old daughter. Police officials say the shooting was reported at 4:50 p.m. on December 30, at the G & W Grocery, located at 3544 White Plains Road, between East 211 Street and East 212 Street in the Olinville section of the Borough. The NYPD’s John Chell, the former Chief of Patrol who was named NYPD’s Acting Chief of Department by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch on briefed reporters outside of the shop that has been...
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Bx BP Plays Santa During Tree Lighting



Bronx Voice 

December 6, 2024

 

BRONX - The Bronx Borough President joined Santa in handing out toys to local children during the annual lighting of the Bronx Christmas tree in the shadow of Yankee Stadium.


On December 5th, at Lou Gehrig Plaza at 161st Street and the Grand Concourse, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined Transportation Workers Union Local 100, Univision New York, and others to host the annual Tree Lighting Extravaganza Winter Wonderland celebration that officially ushers in the holiday season here in the Bronx. 


During the program, close to 1,000 children with their families choose from over 1,000 toys on display in the Rotunda of Bronx Borough Hall located at 851 Grand Concourse. 


 

Other highlights of the program included performances by the NYPD La Jarra Band, the official countdown to the lighting of this year’s 25-foot Concord Fir, adorned with over 2,000 lights located at Lou Gehrig Plaza, and more.


 

This year’s sponsors included Essen Health Care, BXEDC, MetroPlus Health, ProHealth Connect, 161st Street Business Improvement District, The Home Depot, Sentry, Nissan, the New York City Parks Department, and others.
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