Archive | April, 2011

Site of fatal Bronx fire had multiple complaints, officials say

The Bronx building where a deadly fire broke out early yesterday had numerous complaints filed against it, including at least one for illegal subdivisions.

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Cab spins out of control, crashes into Bronx storefront

A 61-year-old woman died after a livery cab driver lost control and the car plowed her through a Bronx storefront Thursday, cops and witnesses said.

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A holy week in the Bronx

A holy week in the Bronx

Every four years, Passover, Orthodox Easter and Easter all happen together. This past week, the reporters of the Bronx Ink fanned out across the borough to report on how the sacred week was celebrated. We visited a variety of churches, covered processions, services and a seder at a senior center in Riverdale. Click here for highlights of our coverage.

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Bronx peanut factory moving out of Bronx

Once the supplier of peanuts at Yankee Stadium, A.L. Bazzini Co., announced it will be moving its Hunts Point manufacturing plant to Allentown, Pa., in July, reports the NY Daily News. “Bazzini is a New York brand,” said Rocco Damato, CEO of the 125-year-old snack company that started in Manhattan. “This is not what we wanted to do. We […]

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Three dead in Bronx fire

A Bronx blaze killed two adults and a teenager in a three-story house early this morning, reports the NY Post. More than 100 firefighters responded to the fire in the Tremont section of the Bronx. Four other people and four firefighters suffered minor injuries.

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[VIDEO] South Bronx passion play

[VIDEO] South Bronx passion play

The One Way to Heaven Church in Hunts Point puts on a unique version of Christ’s Passion for its congregation. Youth Pastor Clarissa Rivera made the most of her limited resources and time with a repeat performance-style take on one of the most important narratives of Christianity.

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A Bronx Baptist church celebrates Easter

A Bronx Baptist church celebrates Easter

The 73-year-old pastor, Rev. Leroy Benton, led his congregation in traditional gospel songs such as “Calvary.” His church, True Gospel Tabernacle, is on Tremont Avenue in Morris Heights. The church has been around for over 20 years.

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[Video] An Easter tradition thrives in Tremont

[Video] An Easter tradition thrives in Tremont

St Joseph’s Church replicates Christ’s painful journey to the cross.

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