Archive | November, 2010

Bronx boxing champ’s tumble from $5M glory to homeless woe

Former boxing champ Iran Barkley lost it all and starting over is not easy for the Morris HS dropout. (NY Post)

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LGBT community rallies in the Bronx

Dozens of people rallied in the Bronx to stop hate crimes and marched 2.5 miles to Osborne Place, where three men were viciously attacked for being gay. (CBS)

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Two Bronx women sue a pair of African braiding shops, saying they were scalded during visit

Two Bronx women are suing a pair of African braiding shops, accusing workers of burning them with vats of boiling liquid and ignoring their cries for help. (Daily News)

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Army tanks will roll in Bronx

On Saturday night Army and Notre Dame renew their storied rivalry in one of the nation’s great venues. (New York Post)

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Huge manhunt in NJ and NY as wanted Bronx man Jose Rodriguez escapes from NYPD custody

Cops assigned to the NYPD’s Regional Fugitive Task Force were looking for Rodriguez to question him about several Bronx shootings. (Daily News)

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Bronx Hate Crimes: Free but not free

Two of the four teens cleared of charges in the October anti-gay crime speak out.

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Politicians urge Mayor Bloomberg to turn parking meters off for holidays

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto wants Mayor Bloomberg to give Bronx shoppers a 90-minute break from feeding the meter until New Year’s Day. (Daily News)

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Bronx Students Divided Over Advice From Schools Chancellor Replacement

Cathie Black, Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s pick to replace the outgoing schools chancellor, has publicized her guidelines for success, but some city school children have mixed reactions to her advice. (NY1)

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