Bronx residents held a Day of Remembrance for the 144 borough residents who were killed in the attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. News 12 reports.
Archive | September, 2014
Bronx residents hold 9/11 Day of Remembrance
Posted on 12 September 2014.
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Belmont neighborhood shaken by killing of 22-year-old man
Posted on 12 September 2014.
The murder of a 22-year-old man in the Belmont area brings out longstanding concern about gang shootings in the neighborhood.
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Ex-Bronx politician avoids prison in corruption case
Posted on 12 September 2014.
Former NY State assemblyman from the Bronx, Nelson Castro, was sentenced to two years of probation and community service for making false statements to the authorities. The judge showed leniency after Castro cooperated with the government to convict several other politicians. He still faces sentencing on state charges in the Bronx. Read more at the New York Times.
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Four indicted in carjack killing of Bronx cab driver
Posted on 11 September 2014.
Four men have been indicted by a federal grand jury in the killing of Bronx cab driver, Aboubacar Bah, on Aug. 12th. The charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison or death. Read more at NBC New York.
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Three wanted in early morning assault on Bronx street
Posted on 11 September 2014.
Police need help identifying three men who assaulted and robbed a woman as she was waiting for a Dunkin’ Donuts to open near Grand Concourse. The New York Post reports.
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Fire tears through Norwood; leaves six injured
Posted on 10 September 2014.
Six people were injured in a three-alarm fire that tore through several homes in Norwood on Wednesday morning. Three people were forced to jump to avoid the flames. NY1 reports.
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Voters partcipated in primaries to fill empty Assembly seats
Posted on 09 September 2014.
Primaries for two assembly seats in the Bronx are happening today. The seats have been empty for months, and the new positions will serve the Highbridge, Mount Eden, Morrisania, and Melrose sections. DNA Info reports.
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Women finds cousin shot to death in his Bronx Apartment
Posted on 08 September 2014.
A 30-year old man, identified as Bismal Galard Martinez, was found shot to death in his kitchen near Eastburn Avenue Sunday afternoon, according to the NYPD. DNAinfo reports.
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