Drug Gang’s Facebook Rap Recruited Youngsters

Drug Gang’s Facebook Rap Recruited Youngsters

BRONX, NEW YORK (BRONX NEWS)- District Attorney Robert Johnson announced the unsealing of a 97-count indictment against 27 alleged members of “6 Wild,” a subset of the Bloods gang, who are accused of committing murders, attempted murders, drug sales, and other crimes during a five year period ending August 20, 2015.  

Arrests overnight followed a six-month-long investigation conducted by the NYPD Gang Unit and the Bronx DA Gangs/Major Case Bureau.

The following defendants were charged in Bronx Supreme Court. Those who were present in the courtroom pled not guilty before Justice Steven Barrett [see attached chart of defendants and charges):

Luis “White Monkey” Perez

Luis “White Boy” Perez

Cesar “Ces” Rivera

Travis “Rav” Bloch^[1]

Jeremiah Thomas ¹

Jamarly Wiliams¹

Michael Jones¹

Raul “Ski Mo” Calvin

Paula “Romeo” Garcia

Julian “Jayy Voutton” Cepeda¹

Malik Williams

Tyschuller Harris

Wayne Evans

Keylan Amarilla

Jonathan “Casper” Smaine

Shaem Zaballa

Jordan Gulley

Felix Rodriguez

Glen McCoon

It is charged that members of the organization were responsible for Class A-1 felonies including murder in the second degree, operating as a major trafficker, and conspiracy in the first Degree.

Other felonies charged include manslaughter, tampering with a victim or witness, assault, attempted gang assault, and varied drug and weapons charges.

The homicides that defendants are alleged to have committed include the December 2014 shooting death of Timothy Hairston outside a pharmacy on 165^th Street and College Avenue, and the May, 2015 shooting death of Christopher Duran. They also stand charged with crimes for five non-fatal assaults, one of which was a stabbing.  The rest were shootings. 

It’s alleged that the accused conducted a reign of terror in and around the Melrose section of the Bronx, in the shadow of the courthouses, running their operations between 166^th and 167^th Street and College Avenue, and 164^th to 167^th Street between Grand Concourse and Clay Avenue. Older members of the gang are accused of recruiting young ones to do their bidding. Some of those charged, notably Julian Cepeda and Jeremiah Thomas, were barely into their teens when they allegedly joined up with 6 Wild.

The indictment charges that the leader, Cesar “Ces” Rivera, posted a hip-hop anthem to Facebook allegedly describing his alleged philosophy of letting the younger gangbangers do most of the action in regard to drugs, assaults and killings, because they, supposedly, would not face as much prison time:

               

                “Me n my wild nigkaz gunna stick to the script

                N if this rap shyt don’t work

                Then it’s bck 2 da strip

                Back 2 da hustle

                I got some yung nigkaz 2 hustle

                15 he get knocked

                He wont get into trouble

                So I could just sit bck n watch my money double

                Cuz I aint worried bout nigkaz

                I’ll send  ya’ll 2 God

                I got killaz that hang in da bck round

                Like dam ID get in Wizard of Oz

                So think of da odds

                B4 u try ya hands

                Cuz if u getting money

                N Ces aint apart of ya plans

                Im not gunna pardon ya mans           

District Attorney Johnson noted: “The leaders of this group are alleged to have not only participated in the worst of crimes in the Bronx, including killings, shootings, and spreading illegal drugs throughout the borough, they are charged with doing so in the worst way, by recruiting young teenagers to do their bidding.

“We remain dedicated to making the Bronx safe for all its residents and visitors.”

“As alleged, these members of 6 Wild participated in and promoted violent gang activity that eroded the quality of life for the people who live and work in the surrounding neighborhoods," said Police Commissioner William J. Bratton. "I commend the work of the investigators of the Bronx Gang Squad and the prosecutors of the Bronx District Attorney's Office for their work in keeping our Bronx communities safe."

#Gangs #Melrose  #Bronx #Facebook #Rap

BRONX NEWS: There Could Be More Hispanics For Trump Than What’...

BRONX NEWS: There Could Be More Hispanics For Trump Than What’...: There Could Be More Hispanics For Trump Than What’s Been Said   (Despite what elites say, one Bronx pol says there could be a large group lo...

There Could Be More Hispanics For Trump Than What’s Been Said

There Could Be More Hispanics For Trump Than What’s Been Said 

(Despite what elites say, one Bronx pol says there could be a large group looking to support Trump)

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz

District 32 Bronx County, New York

You should know that even though the so-called experts, political pundits and pollsters are having their say, I believe that there are more Hispanics supporting Donald Trump than what “they” say. 

According to a Univision poll, 70 percent of Hispanics reject Donald Trump, and according to this same poll, 30 percent are with Trump. This by itself is a record for the Republican Trump, who will only need 10 percent more to reach a 40 percent of Hispanics supporting his bid. As you know, there is a very small percentage of Republicans who have ever obtained 40 percent of the Hispanic vote in any national election. 

It is important for the pollsters to take into consideration that when we speak about the Hispanic vote, we have to separate it into various groups. Among them are Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Mexicans, and Dominicans. 

I guarantee you, my dear reader, that each one of those groups have a different opinion of Donald Trump. Also, in order to have an understanding of some of the idiosyncrasies that exist among Hispanics, we have to divide Hispanics into 3 groups: the Puerto Ricans who are American citizens by birth, the documented immigrants, and the undocumented immigrants. 

When I walk the streets of New York - especially in Bronx County - and speak with Hispanics, much to my surprise the things that I hear from them are very different than what the papers and the pollsters are saying about them and Trump. 

The Puerto Ricans, who claims to be the first Hispanic group who came to this country and received many abuses, were rejected, receiving many “macanazos” (hit with the police baton), open the door for every other Hispanic group, and ate the bones. Now, they feel rejected, displaced and taken for granted, receiving less benefits than they need, while others eat the meat. 

For this reason, many Puerto Ricans are carrying strong emotional burdens deep inside. Many Puerto Ricans go about their lives, unwilling to publicly expressing their feelings and publicly going along with it all. This is due to the fact that unions, newspapers and even elected officials have made them feel like it is a crime to express their true feelings. 

Many Puerto Ricans are like walking political time bombs, ready to explode, and they might think that in Donald Trump they have the person to press the red button. 

The second group is the Cubans. The majority of Cubans who live in the United States have been expatriated by the dictator Fidel Castro, and they are dying to see Cuba free of that dictatorship. After seeing and hearing Donald Trump, little by little they have been aligning themselves with Trump to the point that even in Florida, where their former Governor Jeb Bush and their current U.S. Senator Marco Rubio reside and who are also candidates, Donald Trump is taking all of the Cuban votes in that state. 

The Dominicans, after seeing the Dominican Republican government’s confrontation with immigration laws involving Haiti, they have been placed in a predicament. It seems that the same ones who are criticizing Donald Trump are the same ones who have turned against the Dominican Republic, calling for boycotts and even stigmatizing the government of the Dominican Republic as racist. This is all because the Dominican Republic wants to be respected and wants to have its immigration laws respected. 

These realities just might give Donald Trump a little advantage with the Dominican vote here in the United States. 

In regard to the Mexicans, I believe that this sector of the Hispanic community will be the most difficult, if not impossible for Mr. Donald Trump to convince. This is a result of statements he made on June 16, 2015 when he declared his candidacy and stated: "When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re sending people that have lots of problems. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists." 

For this reason, the majority of Mexicans have turned against Trump. 

On the other hand, my dear reader, there are so many documented immigrants who came to this nation through legal channels. They sacrificed themselves, paid the price and waited their turn, and after becoming American citizens, they themselves do not support illegal immigration. 

I personally have heard some of them saying: “If I sacrificed myself and waited my turn, then they have to wait their turn, too.” 

You should know, my dear reader, that the sentiments and frustrations from these different groups of Hispanics should be taken into consideration by the political pundits before deciding who is supporting Donald Trump and who is not. 

As my philosophy teacher from Lehman College in the Bronx used to say: “Children of my heart, that blue sky isn’t blue and it’s not a sky.” 

I am Senator Reverend  Rubén Díaz and this is what you should know.

#Donald Trump #Hispanic Vote #Race for the White House

BRONX NEWS: Parkchester Shines Bright with New Light Program

BRONX NEWS: Parkchester Shines Bright with New Light Program: Parkchester Shines Bright with New Light Program BRONX, NEW YORK (BRONX NEWS)- It takes a lot of bulbs to light the stairwells and hallways...

Parkchester Shines Bright with New Light Program

Parkchester Shines Bright with New Light Program

BRONX, NEW YORK (BRONX NEWS)- It takes a lot of bulbs to light the stairwells and hallways in 171 buildings that are home to tens of thousands of New Yorkers.

But the owner of the Parkchester apartments in the Bronx took advantage of Con Edison energy efficiency incentives to replace lighting in common areas throughout the giant complex.

The upgrades will save 1.6 million kilowatt hours of electricity a year. In terms of preventing greenhouse emissions, that’s the equivalent of taking 232 cars off the road.

“Our state’s energy landscape is changing dramatically, as utility customers look for ways to manage their usage, save money and protect the environment,” said Matthew Ketschke, Con Edison’s vice president, Distributed Resource Integration. “Our energy efficiency programs are one way that Con Edison helps customers like the Parkchester apartments achieve these goals.”

“We are pleased with how smoothly and quickly this project moved along and with the quality of the lighting that was installed,” said Charles Tucci, the general manager at Parkchester. “The Con Edison program gives owners of large businesses a chance to offset some of the costs of upgrades that will save them money in the long run.”

The project completed this summer included new lighting fixtures, LED bulbs, lamps and ballasts to replace older, less efficient equipment. Con Edison, through its Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency program, will put $407,000 toward the $1 million cost.

The Parkchester apartments have been an important part of New York City’s housing stock since the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. finished building them in 1941. The complex is on 129 acres and includes more than 100 offices and retail spaces.

Con Edison’s Commercial and Industrial program offers incentives for upgrading equipment and for performance-based energy-saving solutions. Con Edison will pay up to 50 percent of the cost of a study to evaluate a building’s energy use and recommend ways to increase electric and gas efficiency. For more information, go to: http://coned.com/energyefficiency/ci_program_rebates.asp

Con Edison has an energy-saving program for everyone. To find out which programs are right for you, visit coned.com/energyefficiency/ or call 1-877-870-6118.

Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. [NYSE: ED], one of the nation’s largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $13 billion in annual revenues and $45 billion in assets. The utility provides electric, gas and steam service to more than 3 million customers in New York City and Westchester County, N.Y.

BRONX NEWS: Who Killed Gabriela?

BRONX NEWS: Who Killed Gabriela?: Who Killed Gabriela? Driver Sought in Death of Biker on City Island By David Greene BRONX, NEW YORK (BRONX NEWS)- Police are looking for...

Who Killed Gabriela?

Who Killed Gabriela?

Driver Sought in Death of Biker on City Island

By David Greene

BRONX, NEW YORK (BRONX NEWS)- Police are looking for the driver who struck and killed a female bicycle rider killed as she prepared to cross the City Island Bridge.

Officials say the 27-year-old victim Gabriela Aguilar-Vallinos was riding her bike westbound on City Island Avenue, when she was struck at 11:45 p.m., on Friday, September 11, shortly after leaving work at the popular Sammy's Shrimp Box.

Vallinos was rushed to Jacobi Hospital with serious trauma to her head and died a short time later.

Police were looking for a white 2015, two-door Hyundai Genesis or Honda with front end damage, that fled westbound over the bridge.

One police source stated, "The driver briefly stopped long enough to catch a look at his victim, before he fled the scene."

Anyone with any information on the incident is asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 577-TIPS.

Two-hours later a motorcycle crash was reported at Commerce Street and Newbold Avenue in the Soundview section. Police say the unidentified 30-year-old rider was turning when he slammed his Suzuki motorcycle into a fence at a high rate of speed, pinning his 27 year-old female passenger under a gate.

The victim was eventually extricated and transported to a local hospital, where she died. Her name has not yet been released pending family notification.

The motorcycle driver remains in critical condition.  

 #CityIsland #Gabriela Aguilar-Vallinos  #Hit-n-Run #NYPD

BRONX NEWS: #Politics: Moves as Hassel-Thompson Loses Big

BRONX NEWS: #Politics: Moves as Hassel-Thompson Loses Big: #Politics: Moves as Hassel-Thompson Loses Big 100 PERCENT By Robert Press You Win Some/You Lose Some In a surprise to many, but...

#Politics: Moves as Hassel-Thompson Loses Big

#Politics: Moves as Hassel-Thompson Loses Big

100 PERCENT

By Robert Press

You Win Some/You Lose Some

In a surprise to many, but not to some current 36^th District

State Senator Ruth Hassel-Thompson came in third in the race to be the Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon. 

Both Senator Hassel-Thompson and the soon to be former Mayor lost to Mount Vernon Councilman Richard Thomas. Thomas garnered almost 3,000 votes way ahead of Mayor Davis who received under 2,000 votes. Senator Hassel-Thompson was a distant third almost 500 votes behind the soon to be former Mayor Davis. What this means for the current State Senator who said that even if she lost the election for Mayor of Mount Vernon that she would not be running for re-election as the state senator from the 36^th district in 2016 means will be found out next year, if not sooner. Also what does this do to candidates who had lined up to go after what they thought would be a vacant State Senate seat? One has to also wonder since Benny Catalia who has run so many successful campaigns for Bronx County elected officials, what went wrong? More on this and the 36^thState Senate race in future columns, but I still like my choice Mr. Ricky Martinez in the 36^th State Senate race in 2016. However as I always say – 'You never know what may happen next in politics.’

It was nice to see Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Bronx DA Robert Johnson, City Councilman Andy King, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Congressman Eliot Engel, and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (even if Heastie did not say a word to me), as well as the over 100 others who came to White Plains Road and the corner of East 229^th Street this past Saturday to see the renaming of the street that runs along the Community Board 12 office in the name of the former CB 12 District Manager who passed away after countless years of work for the community and the community board. I only wish that CB 12 Chairman Father Richard Gorman regains his full health so he can return to his tireless work for the community and the Archdiocese he loves so much.

State Senator Jeff Klein was at it again last week co-hosting the Bronx HIRE job fair with the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, and then the next day in a school (one of the few that is actually working) with UFT President Michael Mulgrew. The school was the International School for Liberal Arts at the Walton Campus on Reservoir Avenue in Senator Klein's district which is one of the 'Community Learning Schools throughout the city that Senator Klein says is a win win for everyone, since the school is involved in more than just teaching, but in the whole community spirit of raising a child. You can go to my blog at www.100percentbronx.blogspot.com to read more about the visit to the school, and to see photos of why the school works including the recently reopened swimming pool for the students to use.

Speaking of Job Fairs, on Tuesday September 22^nd there will be a Job Fair at the Bronx County Building located at 851 Grand Concourse (at East 161^stStreet) from 11 AM – 3 PM in the courthouse Rotunda on the first floor. Over 200 positions are available through the New York Department of Labor and the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation. Job Seekers are urged to pre-register online at www.labor.ny.gov/secure/workforce/recruitment-event-bronx/

The Kingsbridge Heights Neighborhood Improvement Association is having their annual fall Community Health and Wellness fair on Saturday September 26^th from 10 AM – 5 PM on Reservoir Avenue between University Avenue and West 179^thStreet, alongside the Jerome Park Reservoir. You can call KHNIA at 718-648-7550 for more information, or to be a part of the event.

Lastly, speaking of health one has to wonder just how Legionnaires Disease was found in the water supply at the Melrose Houses where tenants were given filters to filter the hot water Mr. Mayor? I ask that question since there are no cooling towers that are at the Melrose Houses, and it was explicitly said by you Mr. Mayor that the water supply was safe since Legionnaires Disease is found only in the water used in water cooling towers. I guess I am going to have to wear my Melrose Houses T-Shirt next time you have a press conference to ask you just how did Legionnaires Disease get into the water supply at the Melrose Houses? See you soon Mr. Mayor.

If you have any political information that you want to share or have checked out, any comments about this column, or would like to have an event listed or covered in this column or on my blog you can e-mail us at 100percentbronxnews@gmail.com or call 718-644-4199 Mr. Robert Press.

#State Senator Ruth Hassel-Thompson #Politics

Hombre Beats mujer para Dotación: atraco captado por la cámara

BRONX NEWS: Man Beats Woman for Purse: Mugging Caught on Camer...: Cops released surveillance video of a Bronx mugging. A man beat a 40-year-old woman for her purse. The attack took place in the lobby of a...

BRONX NEWS: Man Beats Woman for Purse: Mugging Caught on Camer...

BRONX NEWS: Man Beats Woman for Purse: Mugging Caught on Camer...: Cops released surveillance video of a Bronx mugging. A man beat a 40-year-old woman for her purse. The attack took place in the lobby of a...

Man Beats Woman for Purse: Mugging Caught on Camera

Cops released surveillance video of a Bronx mugging. A man beat a 40-year-old woman for her purse. The attack took place in the lobby of an apartment building at East 201 Street.
Anyone with information should call CRIMESTOPPERS (800) 577-TIPS.

BRONX NEWS: Bronx Celebrates Italian Heritage

BRONX NEWS: Bronx Celebrates Italian Heritage: Bronx Celebrates Italian Heritage  Photos by Dan Gesslein (Photos by Dan Gesslein) It was a day of music, culture and of course food at the ...

Bronx Celebrates Italian Heritage

Bronx Celebrates Italian Heritage Photos by Dan Gesslein

(Photos by Dan Gesslein)

It was a day of music, culture and of course food at the annual Ferragosto event on Sunday. 

The Bronx’ Little Italy once again put on a show of Italian culture with bands playing traditional songs. Restaurants put out tables and chairs on the street for the vast crowds who wanted a meal beyond the usual sausage and peppers sandwich.

The festival has its roots dating back to the Roman Empire, when a festival of wine and leisure was held in August. Here in the Bronx, organizers made the event more about Italian-American culture.

3000a Hit de A-Rod celebra en el Yankee Stadium

BRONX NEWS: #Yankees ‘Celebrate’ A-Rod 3000th Hit: #Yankees ‘Celebrate’ A-Rod 3000th Hit (Photos by Gary Quintal) A‐Rod’s 3,000th Hit Celebrated at Yankee Stadium  By Howard Goldin Prior t...

Arod Celebración en la calle

BRONX NEWS: ARod Celebration In the Street: ARod Celebration In the Street (Photos by Gary Quintal) Excitement on 161st Street and River Avenue, inside and outside Yankee Stadium  By...

Pérdida de la angustia para #Fordham Inicio Abridor

Pérdida de la angustia para #Fordham Inicio Abridor 

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BRONX NEWS: #Yankees ‘Celebrate’ A-Rod 3000th Hit

BRONX NEWS: #Yankees ‘Celebrate’ A-Rod 3000th Hit: #Yankees ‘Celebrate’ A-Rod 3000th Hit (Photos by Gary Quintal) A‐Rod’s 3,000th Hit Celebrated at Yankee Stadium  By Howard Goldin Prior t...

#Yankees ‘Celebrate’ A-Rod 3000th Hit

#Yankees ‘Celebrate’ A-Rod 3000th Hit

(Photos by Gary Quintal)

A‐Rod’s 3,000th Hit Celebrated at Yankee Stadium 

By Howard Goldin

Prior to the final game of the 10-day home stand of the Yankees, on September 13, a special ceremony was held to honor Alex Rodriguez for becoming the 29th member of the major leagues to join the 3,000 Hit Club.

The event being honored on Sunday took place nearly three months earlier. With two out and no men on base in the first inning on June 19, Rodriguez homered on a 95 mph fastball thrown by Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers to achieve his 3,000 hit in the majors. He was only the third player to hit a home run as his 3,000 major league hit. He was preceded by Derek Jeter and Wade Boggs in that accomplishment.

Rodriguez spoke about the meaning of the achievement to him immediately after the game ended, “It’s a magical number, 3,000. I’m glad to be in the club. [I‘m] very emotional, overwhelmed. I’m so happy to do it here [Yankee Stadium] in front of the fans. I was especially happy my two daughters were here.”

On Sunday, Rodriguez was joined on the field by his two daughters, his mother, his sister and his brother. A video was shown of him at various important moments of his career, achieving his first major league hit, his 1,000th hit, his 2,000th hit and his 3,000th. Also on the screen was his first manager in the majors, with Seattle, Lou Piniella, who offered his congratulations.

Rodriguez received two gifts from the Yankees, a Waterford crystal piece presented by the Yankees COO Lonn Trost, and a commemorative ring and a ring for each of his daughters, which were presented by the Yankees Managing Partner hall Steinbrenner.

The two-month delay in scheduling the tribute, the briefness of the ceremony, 10‐15 minutes, the absence of any former or current teammate speaking or on the field makes one wonder how anxious the Yankees brass were in paying tribute to Rodriguez.

Yet, much has changed since 2014 and early 2015 in how the public perceives Rodriguez. After not playing in 2015 and very little in 2014, A‐Rod has become the most effective batter on the team. He had two hits and a RBI in Sunday’s win over Toronto with his family in the ballpark. He has belted 31 homers this season, the most he has hit since 2008. He is consistently cheered by the fans in attendance. Perhaps a message was sent by the Yankees to Rodriguez by the presence of Trost and Steinbrenner bearing him gifts at his celebration.

BRONX NEWS: ARod Celebration In the Street

BRONX NEWS: ARod Celebration In the Street: ARod Celebration In the Street (Photos by Gary Quintal) Excitement on 161st Street and River Avenue, inside and outside Yankee Stadium  By...

ARod Celebration In the Street

ARod Celebration In the Street

(Photos by Gary Quintal)

Excitement on 161st Street and River Avenue, inside and outside Yankee Stadium 

By Howard Goldin

BRONX, NEW YORK (BRONX NEWS)- Saturday was a day of great excitement on 161st Street and River Avenue in the Bronx. Inside Yankee Stadium, very large crowds were attending a rare single admission daytime doubleheader between the two teams on top of the standings in the American League East, the Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays.

There were thousands of residents and visitors happily walking along the streets in the vicinity of Yankee Stadium. The 161st Business Improvement District (161 BID), under the direction of its very able and proactive executive director Dr. Cary Goodman, organized its fifth street fair on River Avenue. Street Fair V began three hours earlier than the 1 p.m. game began in Yankee Stadium. It was very wise planning and scheduling as a street fair encourages visitors to the neighborhood. Thus, not only do customers patronize those businesses at the fair, but the fair’s presence also allows stores in the area to increase their patronage through the many new customers in the vicinity. It was also intelligent to plan all five fairs on days in which the Yankees have scheduled high profile games or other notable sporting events have been scheduled at the stadium. Saturday’s timing was also perfect as the rains over the Bronx did not begin until the fair ended.

Since many families attend a street fair, Goodman offered pleasurable activities for children. The Bronx Museum and Bronx Children’s Museum taught button making to participating youngsters.

A wide variety of foods, including free samples of Bigelow Tea, and other merchandise were offered at the large number of stands set up on River Avenue. In addition to the usual street fair offerings, the fair attendees were treated to the opportunity to watch a professional artist paint a mural of Alex Rodriguez on a store gate. The artist, Andre Trenier, is a Bronx native, who had previously painted three baseball murals on 161st Street, Mickey Mantle, Satchel Paige and Roberto Clemente. The talented artist who is also a personable individual was happy to speak with fair‐goers and receive immediate feedback, which were overwhelmingly words of praise. He was also curious to determine how Rodriguez is viewed by most baseball fans. Not surprisingly, he assessed the relationship as “love‐hate”. Interestingly, while Trenier was painting, the cheers could be heard from inside the stadium as Rodriguez belted his 31st home run of the season.

The mural is the 11th baseball painting that has been sponsored by the 161 BID to appropriately beautify the neighborhood. Plans are being made to add painting of Joe DiMaggio and Thurman Munson to those already completed.

Unlike the people in the street, most fans in the ballpark, especially rooters of the Yankees, were exceptionally disappointed to see their favorite team drop a very crucial doubleheader to the Toronto Blue Jays and drop to 4 1⁄2 games behind the leaders of the American League East.

BRONX NEWS: Bronx BP on the Mound at Yankee Stadium

BRONX NEWS: Bronx BP on the Mound at Yankee Stadium: Bronx BP on the Mound at Yankee Stadium 100 PERCENT By Robert Press BRONX, NEW YORK (BRONX NEWS)- The headline refers to Bronx Borough P...

Bronx BP on the Mound at Yankee Stadium

Bronx BP on the Mound at Yankee Stadium

100 PERCENT

By Robert Press

BRONX, NEW YORK (BRONX NEWS)- The headline refers to Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. not pitching for the Yankees (although he probably would be a perfect fit in the current Yankee pitching rotation), but BP Diaz throwing out the first pitch of the BP Little League Championship Cup play at Yankee Stadium last week. 

It was the Kingsbridge Knights vs. the Grand Slam All Stars, and to me it looked like the bigger and stronger Grand Slam team would be the winners of this game. As the game went on it was the pitching, defense, and speed of the Kingsbridge Knights that would make them the winners by a score of 4 – 2 when the game was over. 

You can go to my blog at www.100percentbronx.blogspot.com to see photos of BP Diaz on the mound at Yankee Stadium throwing out the first pitch of the game, and we may just see BP Diaz sometime in the future throwing out the first pitch of a real Yankee game. Also there are photos of the Little League Baseball players coming on to the field from the dugouts just as their favorite baseball players do. It was a thrill for each and everyone who played in the game to be on the field where legends are made. Who knows, maybe one of those who played in the BP's Cup will return to Yankee Stadium as a Yankee. 

This past week has been a busy one for many elected officials who have made sure that many children are sent off to school with the needed supplies in the free backpacks they were given. State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. was on hand at the Boyton Avenue Aguliar Inc. backpack giveaway last week. The 43^rd Precinct was also on hand to help fill the backpacks with the needed supplies for the children. One thing however the children will be missing will be the much needed after school programs to help them in areas where they need help to succeed in school. 

Unfortunately many Bronx students score in the lower or lowest of the four performance levels. That being level one which is failing, or in the lower half of level 2 which is also failing, hence the term failing school. However, to avoid using the term failing school, the elected officials have rewritten the education law to replace the word 'Failing' with 'Struggling'. So if you see or hear the term 'Struggling School', it means that the school is failing the students, mush as many Bronx schools have failed students year after year. 

Speaking of failing the city, Comptroller Scott Stringer has come out saying that Mayor Bill de Blasio has mismanaged the shelter system, and has rejected several contracts for shelters some more than once when they were resubmitted by the mayor's office. This surely sounds like a candidate for mayor in 2017 speaking, and it is looking like there will be a primary in 2017 for the current mayor, but the question is whom will it be? Here in the Bronx this year the question is, just who is the Bronx Democratic County Leader? With the Daily News and the Post saying that current DA Robert Johnson will become a judge either after he is reelected or during the election process so that the committee of vacancies on his petition can choose his replacement (the Bronx Democratic County organization). Could it be that the real county leader is still Assemblyman Carl Heastie, as it looks like Heastie wants to pick the replacement for State Senator Ruth Hassel-Thompson, as Heastie is trying to clear the way for one of his staffers. 

This Saturday September 12^th at 11 AMthe corner of Esat 229^th Street and White Plains Road by the Community Board 12 office will be renamed Carmen Rosa Way for the former longtime CB 12 District Manager. Councilman Andy Cohen will officiate the ceremony, and present the family with a City Council proclamation. 

Also don't forget to check my blog for the upcoming listing of events by the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, such as the Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Thursday September 17^th at Scavello's Restaurant located at 101 City Island Avenue, beginning at 5:30 PM. Check my blog for more details in the archive section on the left under the heading BCC 2015 Hispanic Heritage or call the BCC at718-828-3900 or visit the BCC website at www.bronxchamber.org 

If you have any political information that you want to share or have checked out, any comments about this column, or would like to have an event listed or covered in this column or on my blog you can e-mail us at 100percentbronxnews@gmail.com or call 718-644-4199 Mr. Robert Press.

BRONX NEWS: Heartbreak Loss for #Fordham Home Opener

BRONX NEWS: Heartbreak Loss for #Fordham Home Opener: Heartbreak Loss for #Fordham Home Opener  Fordham Begins Home Football Season  By Howard Goldin BRONX, NEW YORK (SPORTS) - Ranked 21 st /...

Heartbreak Loss for #Fordham Home Opener

Heartbreak Loss for #Fordham Home Opener 

Fordham Begins Home Football Season 

By Howard Goldin

BRONX, NEW YORK (SPORTS)- Ranked 21^st/20^th in the two most reputable FCS football polls (FCS Coaches’ Poll and STATS FCS Top 25) before the 2015 season, Fordham University students, alumni, and fans were hopeful of another successful season for the Rams, in which they reach the FCS post-season as they did the past two seasons. 

Fordham (1-1) improved in the rankings to 16 in both polls with a 37-35 defeat of Army in the opening game of the new season on the road at West Point. The victory was Fordham’s first over Army and their second over an FBS school. Fordham did not let several potential difficulties prevent them from achieving a victory. The Rams lost 30 seniors to graduation and had 18 new starters. Many of their key players are new to the team.

Fordham faced no easier opponent for their home opener on Saturday. The Villanova Wildcats (1-1) despite a loss in their opener are ranked tied for 2 in one poll and 6 in the other. The wildcats are the highest ranked football team Fordham has ever played at Jack Coffey field on Fordham’s Bronx campus.

Last year’s FCS Player of the year, John Robertson, Villanova’s senior quarterback was responsible for all 14 of the points scored by the Wildcats. His six-yard pass to Kevin Gulyas put the Wildcats on the scoreboard mid-way through the first quarter. Less than three minutes into the second quarter, Robertson, the favorite to be the CAA Offensive player of the year for the second straight season, ran the ball four yards to cross the goal marker for the game’ second touchdown.

Villanova’s 14-0 lead remained in effect until 3:52 before the half when Kevin Anderson, the Fordham quarterback, threw a touchdown pass of 20 yards to freshman Cory Caddle. 

The 14-7 score remained intact for the rest of the contest. The closest either team came to scoring again were two field goal attempts by Villanova that were blocked. The Villanova win broke the 14-game home winning streak of the Rams. 

The Fordham offense that was exhibited the previous week against Army was not present as the Rams were held to 182 yards gained. The rains which fell on the Bronx throughout the contest could have been a factor in holding down the scoring. The far less experienced Fordham players were opposed by a team that is dominated by upperclassmen and ranked among the best in the FCS.

Both teams were ranked as pre-season favorites to their respective conference championships. Thus, it is likely the Rams and Wildcats will achieve many more impressive victories as the season progresses.

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