The defense attorneys for Peter and Frank DiTommaso called for a mistrial on Wednesday after a witness referenced “organized crime” is his testimony, the New York Daily News reported. Bronx Supreme Court Justice John Carter prohibited any mention of the mob during the perjury trial. The brothers are on trial for presenting contradictory statements during […]
Archive | October, 2012
Defense Attorney In DiTommaso Trial Calls For Mistrial After Mob Mention
Posted on 13 October 2012.
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Borough Gears Up for Tour De Bronx
Posted on 12 October 2012.
Thousands of cyclists are expected to participate in the Tour De Bronx this Sunday, October 14.
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Strip Club in Hunts Point May Lose License
Posted on 12 October 2012.
Club Eleven in Hunts Point may lose its liquor license after being charged with a number of infractions.
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Gang Member Terrorism Case Reaches Highest State Court
Posted on 11 October 2012.
New York State’s Court of Appeals is considering a case where a Bronx gang member who fatally shot a 10-year-old girl was convicted under the state terrorism statute. The Bronx district attorney argued that Edgar Morales and his gang intended to intimidate the entire Mexican-American neighborhood, reports the New York Times. A lower appellate court […]
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Fighting for Democracy from the Gambia to the Bronx
Posted on 10 October 2012.
A political refugee keeps his cause alive thousands of miles from home
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Bronx Science Graduate Wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Posted on 10 October 2012.
Robert J. Lefkowitz , joint winner of this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry is a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science, CBS New York reports. A statement issued by Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott indicates that Lefkowitz is the eighth Bronx Science graduate to win a Nobel Prize.
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Fernando Tirado Resigns as Community Board 7 District Manager
Posted on 10 October 2012.
Community Board 7 District Manager Fernando Tirado is stepping down from his post, reports the Bronx Times. His last day serving the community in the northwest Bronx will be October 19th. Tirado has been the district manager since 2008 and recently faced an unsuccessful dismissal vote.
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Police Searching for Armed Livery Cab Robber
Posted on 09 October 2012.
Police are investigating an armed livery cab robbery that occurred around 6:00 AM Monday morning.
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