New York State recently passed a measure that allows residents as young as 16 to serve on community boards, the Norwood News reports. The bill was drafted by Bronx Councilman Ritchie Torres in an effort to involve more youth in community decisions.
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Teenagers can now serve on local community boards
Posted on 19 August 2014.
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Police charge three men in the death of livery cab driver
Posted on 19 August 2014.
Three men were arrested and charged with murdering livery cab driver Aboubacar Bah, 62, the New York Times reported. Takiem Ewing, Tyrone Felder, and Kareem Martin were accused of shooting Bah early morning on Tuesday and dumping his body at Hunts Point before stealing his car, according to police.
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Residents given two plastic bags and a day’s notice to vacate homeless shelter
Posted on 19 August 2014.
A homeless shelter on 941 Intervale in Hunts Point is being vacated by the Department of Homeless Services, the Village Voice reports. Residents have been given two plastic bags and 24 hours to vacate the premises.
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Driver flees after critically injuring a pedestrian in Mott Haven
Posted on 19 August 2014.
A driver allegedly drove into a group of pedestrian following an argument that broke out under the Bruckner Expressway, NBC 4 New York reports. The injured victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital and remains in critical condition.
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South by South Bronx Festival to Celebrate Hip-Hop
Posted on 05 December 2012.
Hostos Community College will host a music festival dedicated to hip-hop. DNA Info reports the South by South Bronx festival will host performances and workshops that explore the history and politics of hip-hop in its birthplace. Get more information about the festival at sxsbx.org.
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Falling Air Conditioner Kills 35-year-old Man
Posted on 04 December 2012.
A 40-foot-long industrial air conditioner fell from a crane and killed a a 35-year-old worker in front of Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, reports New York Daily News. Tristan Michael Managhaya of Jersey City died from severe injuries at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital. The air conditioner was being hoisted onto the roof of the hospital when it came loose at 10:51 a.m.
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Case Against a Bronx Police Detective in a Fatal Car Accident Goes to Jury
Posted on 04 December 2012.
The trial of former Det. Kevin Spellman reached jury deliberation today, reports The Riverdale Press. Jurors will decide if Spellman committed aggravated vehicular homicide in a 2009 car accident that killed Drane Nikac. Nikac’s family is relieved that the emotionally difficult testimony is over.
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Nine Hurt in Morrisania School Bus Crash
Posted on 03 December 2012.
The cause of a school bus accident that left nine injured in Morrisania is unclear. DNA Info reports that the crash happened around 8:30 this morning. None of this injuries appear to have been serious, but it is not known at this time how many of those affected are children.
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