Bronx park blast caused by fireworks: cops

Bronx park blast caused by fireworks: cops

A loud blast in a Bronx park broke windows in nearby homes and triggered about 100 calls to 911 Monday night, police sources said.

Bronx park blast caused by fireworks: cops
TINA MOORE
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 13:18:57 GMT

Anti Bratton movement brews

Anti Bratton movement brews

Stay out of New York, Mr. Bratton. Don’t come back. That’s the sentiment from a group of parents whose children were killed by police officers during the soon-to-be top cop’s first stint as NYPD police commissioner in the 1990s. BY SIMONE WEICHSELBAUM NEW YORK DAILY NEWS STAY OUT of New York, Mr.

Anti Bratton movement brews
SIMONE WEICHSELBAUM
Thu, 26 Dec 2013 23:56:02 GMT

Assistant principal fined $6,000 for using school aides to baby-sit his kids

City officials slapped a Bronx assistant principal with a $6,000 fine for using the public school where he works as his own private day care for his three kids. Public School 33 assistant principal Leonardo Castro forced teaching aides who worked for him to baby-sit his three kids at the C-rated school nearly every morning throughout the 2011-12 academic year, according to a deposition made public by the city Conflicts of Interest Board Monday.

Assistant principal fined $6,000 for using school aides to baby-sit his kids
Ben Chapman
Tue, 24 Dec 2013 00:23:09 GMT

Bronx Mansion Hosts Exhibit Of Christmas Trees Designed By Artists

Bronx Mansion Hosts Exhibit Of Christmas Trees Designed By Artists

The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum in Pelham Bay Park is hosting an exhibit called "A Storybook Christmas," a showcase of eight Christmas trees designed by artists from across the five boroughs and Westchester County.

Bronx Mansion Hosts Exhibit Of Christmas Trees Designed By Artists
Sun, 22 Dec 2013 20:52:59 GMT

Rubin: Former Rice star on right path at Manhattan after brother is slain

Rubin: Former Rice star on right path at Manhattan after brother is slain

If you grow up hard in the Edenwald Houses in the Bronx, like Manhattan junior forward Emmy Andujar did, sometimes decisions and their consequences get magnified. Surrounded by gangs and drugs and so much violence, a couple choices can be the difference between getting swallowed up and getting out.

Rubin: Former Rice star on right path at Manhattan after brother is slain
Roger Rubin
Sun, 22 Dec 2013 01:19:23 GMT

Arts Stroll

Chinese Immigrants Will Soon Outnumber Dominicans In NYC

Chinese Immigrants Will Soon Outnumber Dominicans In NYC

A surging number of immigrants from China will soon surpass immigrants from the Dominican Republic in New York City, according to a report from the City Planning Department. It's 235 pages, and you can curl up with it by popping open this pdf, but the short version is that NYC's immigrant population is at a record high, and the leading demographic is Chinese. Some fun facts to scare your xenophobic uncle with: [ more › ]

Chinese Immigrants Will Soon Outnumber Dominicans In NYC
John Del Signore
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 18:13:13 GMT

Fw: Robocalls: your new rights!

Help end unwanted robocalls! New rules from the FCC put more power into your hands to stop unwanted telemarketing calls. Check out your new rights below, and if you think they've been violated, let us know. Dear NAT, We asked what was bothering you, and many of you told us your biggest frustration: robocalls! The timing is perfect. Right now, there is a real opportunity for you to silence these annoying calls! New rules that just went into effect from the FCC will put you in better control over who can call you, on both your landline and your wireless device. To help them enforce these new rules, the FCC wants to know more about what you are currently experiencing. Share your robocall experience! Among your new rights: • A telemarketer will have to get your written consent to receive a call or message. You can give your OK for them to call through paper or electronic means – web forms, a telephone keypress, or email. • Robocalls to your home landline are no longer allowed based solely on an 'established business relationship' with you. Simply buying a product, or contacting a business with a question, no longer gives them permission to call you. • Telemarketers who call will now have to let you immediately opt out of receiving additional calls through an automated menu. What can you do right now? Tell us specifics about the robocalls calls you've received – company, product, etc – so we can hold these telemarketers accountable. We can expect this will not be a smooth process, and that many telemarketers may not want to abide by these new rules. Stay tuned, because we will be back to ask for your help to make sure the rules are working, and telemarketers are held to them. Sincerely, Delara Derakhshani, Consumers Union Policy and Action from Consumer Reports Consumers Union, 506 W. 14th Street, Austin, TX 78701

Fw: Events and Thanksgiving at Indian Road, 11/22-11/28

600 West 218th Street, New York, NY 10034 EVENTS & THANKSGIVING AT INDIAN ROAD 11/22-11/28   FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd 8PM, LIVE MUSIC:  Rob Silverman on piano   SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd 8PM, LIVE MUSIC:  Jazz with The Upper Manhattan Collective   SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24th 1 - 3:30PM, Sunday Songs with Steve Murphy Now in his fourth year at IRC, the cafés longest running musical act plays piano medleys from The Beatles, Gershwin, Joel, Porter, Ragtime, Rogers and Hart, Broadway and a bit of opera. Impromptu solos of all styles receive a free drink or dessert.     7PM, LIVE MUSIC:  Acoustic rock and folk with The Hudson Cliffhangers   MONDAY thru FRIDAY 4 - 7PM, Happy Hour at the bar   TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26th 7PM, Indian Road Knitting Circle Come on in, have a glass of wine and/or dinner, and knit.  This week-Elves in the Netherlands:  Fact or Fiction?   WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27th   8 - 10PM, Trivia Night with the Dr. Jordan, the Evil Mr. Phil & (sometimes) OJ the Imposter Come on out and join up with your friends and neighbors for a night of raucous fun and great prizes, including tickets to  Broadway and sporting events.    THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28th 12PM - 8PM, 4 Course Prix Fixe Thanksgiving Dinner DETAILS BELOW        INDIAN ROAD CAFE 4 COURSE FARM TO TABLE T H A N K S G I V I N G  D I N N E R   SOUP Butternut Squash ginger, cinnamon croutons   SALAD Paisley Farm Brussels Sprout Salad shitake "crackling", cranberries, lemon vinaigrette   MAIN Choice of: Free Range Vermont Oven Roasted Turkey traditional giblet gravy w/ fresh herbs, house-made cranberry sauce   Maple & Allspice Glazed Slow Braised Berkshire Pork Shank   Parchment Baked Wild Caught Salmon fresh herbs, honey, preserved lemon   Pan Roasted Hudson Valley Duck Breast vanilla-port wine reduction   Roasted & Stuffed Paisley Farm Acorn Squash wild rice, cranberries, wild mushrooms, chestnuts, fresh herbs   All entrées are accompanied by:  Traditional Stuffing ~or~ Oyster Stuffing,   Sauteed Paisley Farm Green Beans, & Paisley Farm Mashed Maple Sweet Potatoes   DESSERT Petite Thanksgiving Dessert Plate apple custard tartlet, pumpkin ricotta cheesecake, classic pecan pie   ~ $42 per person / $16 children under 12 ~ $65 with paired wine reservations: 212/942-7451 served 12pm - 8pm        Hendrick's Beer of the Week    DRAUGHT Sixpoint Apollo Wheat Brooklyn, NY    16oz     5.2%abv     $7 "Smooth, crisp snap, moderate body, bread crust, green banana, lemon, clove, peppery, crackers, dry finish.  Wow ... wow. Nailed it, the only question is did they rough-up some old German brewmasters for the secret recipe?"   Bronx Pale Ale Bronx, NY    16oz      5.2%abv     $7 "This is a deep amber, American-style pale ale. Cascade and Centennial hops provide a gentle, pleasant bitterness with an intense floral and citrus aroma."   Spider Bite 8 Legged Rye PA Holbrook, NY      16oz     7%abv      $7  "American styled IPA but we replaced much of the crystal malts with 30% rye malt. This lightens the overall appearance and body while giving a touch of rye spice to the finish. Packed with hops you will immediately notice the grapefruit, citrus aromas and flavors."   Greenport Harbor Leaf Pile Pumpkin Amber Ale Greenport, NY     16oz   5.2%abv       $7 "An autumn ale which brings you a slice of pumpkin pie in a glass. Fresh whole ginger, cinnamon, all spice, and nutmeg gives this ale its distinct character. Fall in."   BOTTLES Southampton Double White Ale  Southampton, NY      12 oz     6.7%abv      $7   Captain Lawrence Winter English Brown Ale  Elmsford, NY     12 oz     5.2%abv      $7   Defiant Belgian Style Tripel Ale  Pearl River, NY      22 oz     9%abv      $18 Forward this email . Indian Road Cafe | 600 West 218th Street | New York | NY | 10034

Driver Who Struck And Killed Man In Bronx Will Not Be Charged

Driver Who Struck And Killed Man In Bronx Will Not Be Charged

No charges will be filed against the driver of a car that struck and killed a man in the Bronx Friday night.

Driver Who Struck And Killed Man In Bronx Will Not Be Charged
Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:01:31 GMT

SENIOR ALERT

Silver Alert issued 11/15/13 at 11:17 PM. NYPD has issued a Silver Alert for the disappearance of Jorge Magriz, male, Hispanic, 70 years of age, from East 196th St and Briggs Ave in The Bronx. Mr. Magriz is described as 5'8" tall, 208 lbs., last seen today at noon wearing a black coat, gray shorts, and a black baseball cap. He suffers from dementia and diabetes. A photo is attached. If you see Mr. Magriz, please call 9-1-1.       The sender included the following attachment:   https://phx-attachments.sendwordnow.com/Attachments aspx?token=4c7b69b4-11d7-4dfa-96e3-d1bd2e9f86c8       The sender provided the following contact information.      Sender's Name: Notify NYC      Sender's Email: notifynyc@oem.nyc.gov      Sender's Contact Phone: 2126399675

Rev. John Grange, Who Welcomed Bronx’s Latinos, Dies at 73

 

Rev. John Grange, Who Welcomed Bronx’s Latinos, Dies at 73

James Estrin/The New York Times

Father Grange with parishioners in 2004. He spent most of his career at St. Jerome’s parish in the Mott Haven neighborhood.

By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS

Published: October 17, 2013

The Rev. John Grange, a Spanish-speaking son of Irish-Americans who helped rebuild the impoverished South Bronx parish where he was raised into a more hospitable and promising place for Hispanic immigrants to New York City, died on Thursday in the Bronx. He was 73.

Rev. John Grange, Who Welcomed Bronx’s Latinos, Dies at 73
Rafael Martinez Alequin
Sat, 19 Oct 2013 16:52:00 GMT

Bronx Councilwoman Helen Foster Nominated To Lead State Division Of Human Rights

Bronx Councilwoman Helen Foster Nominated To Lead State Division Of Human Rights

Bronx City Councilwoman Helen Foster has been nominated to lead the state Division of Human Rights.

Bronx Councilwoman Helen Foster Nominated To Lead State Division Of Human Rights
Wed, 25 Sep 2013 02:25:30 GMT

Bronx bridges are burning!

Bronx bridges are burning!

More than two-thirds of the 214 bridges in the Bronx are in need of serious structural repair, according to state data.

Bronx bridges are burning!
JOEY SCARBOROUGH
Sat, 21 Sep 2013 11:00:48 GMT