Fight Over Barmaid Led to Cold Blooded Murder-DA

 

BRONX, NEW YORK, July 25- District Attorney Robert T. Johnson announced the conviction of a 28-year-old man on murder and illegal gun possession charges stemming from a dispute over a barmaid in January 2008.

William Gay, of Washington Avenue, the Bronx, was found guilty on one count of murder in the second degree and one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree in connection with the death of Glenn Terrell. Terrell, 27, was shot once in the back of the head on the sidewalk in front of the Crystal Lounge Bar at 1035 Prospect Avenue.

State Supreme Court Justice Ann Donnelly set sentencing for Monday, August 6, 2012 in Part H96. Gay is facing a maximum sentence of 25 years to life on the murder charge and up to 15 years imprisonment on the gun charge. The jury deliberated for about five hours, following a nearly two-week long trial, before reaching the guilty verdict.

During the course of the trial, the jury heard testimony that the female bartender and the deceased had planned to spend time together at his apartment when her shift ended. As preparations were being made to close the bar, the woman stepped outside to smoke a cigarette and saw the defendant with whom she had also had a casual social encounter a few weeks earlier. When the woman greeted Gay and the two exchanged kisses, Terrell, the deceased, told her that she was leaving with him. Gay responded by shooting Terrell in the back of his head with a 9MM semi-automatic handgun.

Saying Goodbye to a Special Lady

(Photo by Seitu Oronde)



Obituary



Long-time Co-op City resident Hilda R. Clinkscales passed away last

week. Born December 26, 1924 in Trenton, New Jersey Hilda united with

God, her spouse, parents, and her siblings on Thursday June 28th, 2012

at 7:25 a.m.



Hilda joins her husband William Clinkscales who she married in 1943.

Hilda’s parents Louis Walter Robeson and Maude Redding will be in

heaven to greet their loving daughter. Hilda will also join her three

brothers: Lewis Walter Robeson, William Robeson and Lewis Benjamin

Robeson, and her sisters: Mary Elizabeth Robeson, Marion Robeson,

Rosie Robeson, Margaret Watson, and May Robeson. Hilda leaves behind:

one sister, Maude Westfield, and a host of cousins, among them she

leaves cousins: Claude E. White, Freddiejean Clinkscales, Sarah

Clinkscales and Linda McCoy; and two loving sons-in-law; Norman McLeod

and Robert Jones. Children: Sharon McLeod, Seitu Oronde’ and Mary

Jones. Grand children: Jamaal McLeod, Akilah Jones, Ayana Jones and

Jamaal’s wife Charise McLeod. Hilda was blessed to have known her

great grandchildren: Kristen, Zoё and Isaiah McLeod.



Hilda Clinkscales retired from Revlon Cosmetic Company. Hilda was an

elegant lady of dignity, class, and carried herself as such. Our

mother was kind hearted, loved to laugh, and extremely giving. She was

a wonderful and beautiful lady who loved to make people happy.

Hilda was known to her children as mom and mom-zee. Our mom-zee was

full of knowledge, information, and could give advice about every and

anything. She was a pleasant lady who never complained. Hilda loved to

cook. All were welcomed at her table. She was known for her chicken

and dumplings, ham seasoned with cloves, collard greens, mac and

cheese, lemon pie, and coconut three layer cakes with pineapples,

carrot cake, homemade biscuits and above all else, her famous peach

cobbler.



Hilda enjoyed and lived her life through her children. Our mother was

an inspirational lady full of wisdom. Our mom-zee was a devout

Christian lady who honored God by giving her children psalm23 to carry

with them and always told them to look to God. Mom would say, “Give it

to God and say bless you, bless you, anytime there is an obstacle in

your way.”



Mom taught us to always stand strong and never let anyone put

limitations on your achievements. Hilda provided all three of her

children with a college education. Mom would always say, “You want to

be able to stand on your own two feet and not have to depend on

anyone, that’s why you need your education.”



Our mom enjoyed traveling and spending time with her friends and

children. She also enjoyed giving to charities.



Our mom is a queen and formed special bonds with her son in laws. They

love her dearly. Mom has always stressed the importance of family and

made them welcome in our family. Mom took great pride in her children.

Mom was a happy and kind lady and always had words of encouragement

for her children. Hilda passed her courage, wisdom and strength onto

her children who she loved unconditionally. Our mother has always been

a story teller and we know she is telling stories in heaven.



Hilda Clinkscales, a great mom and friend, will never be forgotten and

will be in our hearts and prayers forever. We trust in god that she is

at peace.

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Music Heats Up Park

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Music Heats Up Park: (Photos by Gary Quintal) Bronxites got the chance to beat the heat and enjoy a summer night of great music. The NY Philharmo...

Music Heats Up Park

(Photos by Gary Quintal)

Bronxites got the chance to beat the heat and enjoy a summer night of


great music. The NY Philharmonic played Van Cortlandt Park as part of

the annual Concerts in the Park Series.

Eastchester Heights Goes Green

 

(Mayor Bloomberg hosted an event to congratulate Taconic Investment Partners and Clarion Partners on conversion to natural gas at Eastchester Heights.- Photo by Jill Lotenberg)

BRONX, NEW YORK, July 24- Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently hosted an event to congratulate Taconic Investment Partners and Clarion Partners on their conversion from #6 heating oil to natural gas at Eastchester Heights, a 1400-unit rent-stabilized development that was one of the city’s top 10 users of heavy oil.

The conversion will reduce carbon emissions at the property by nearly 60 percent while lowering energy costs by at least 25 percent. The changeover also enables Eastchester Heights to opt out of its Title V air permit and makes it eligible for emission reduction credits.

At the event, Mayor Bloomberg also announced more than $100 million in financing and other new resources to help city buildings convert to cleaner fuels. The financing and assistance results from innovative partnerships between leading banks, energy providers and environmental groups, and are a part of the NYC Clean Heat program the Mayor launched in 2011 to help buildings meet cleaner fuel requirements.

Bullets Fly at Anti-Violence Gathering

Four-Year-Old Gunned Down
 

By David Greene

BRONX, NEW YORK, July 23- For the second time in two days and the third time in a week, three Bronxites were wounded by a senseless act of violence and in the latest incident-- has claimed the life of a four-year old child.

At just after 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, police were called to the Forest Houses at E. 165 Street and Tinton Avenue, where gunfire erupted on the basketball court. A memorial basketball game was being held for another youngster, who died on the surrounding streets of Morrisania.

Police say the victim, Lloyd Morgan, 4, was struck in the head by a stray-shot as 100 residents were watching the end of a two-day memorial basketball tournament that was being held in honor of a 15-year old resident who was stabbed to death last summer.

Paramedics rushed Morgan to Lincoln Hospital, where the child was pronounced dead on arrival.

Police and EMS report a 27-year-old man was shot in the stomach and is reported to be recovering at Lincoln Hospital. A 31-year-old male was hit in the arm and was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, where the unidentified man is recovering, said to be in stable condition.

Police sources would only say that as many as 20 rounds were fired by two assailants, one brandishing a 9mm, the other a .45-caliber handgun.

After visiting the scene, State Assemblyman Eric Stevenson appeared to have done an about face on the, "Stop-and-frisk" issue, telling reporters, "We should really consider not stopping stop-and-frisk... I'm going to have to start supporting stop-and-frisk."

It appears that distraught father Lloyd Morgan, Sr., 26, can not break away from tragedy-- in 2006 Morgan was unaware that his heavy-set girlfriend Shelly Courcelle was pregnant.

Police would discover that the child had been strangled. Courcelle remains incarcerated after pleading guilty to manslaughter.

Witnesses to the gunfire recalled the pandemonium as the crowd rushed to exit the court, moments after the shooting and how mother's braved the uncertainty of more gunfire in a frantic search of the grounds for their kids.

One resident noted, "The irony is that this was an anti-violence memorial game... I mean, who in their right mind brings a gun to a memorial."

One nearby resident would not go as far as saying that last year's stabbing death and this shooting were related, but predicted more violence, stating, "We haven't seen the end of this."

Forest Houses is a New York City Housing Authority- (NYCHA) run complex made up of 15 buildings that sits on a 19.62-acre parcel of land that houses more than 3,300 residents.

Suzuki in Pinstripes

Yanks Obtain Future Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki  

(Photo by Ken Carozza)

By Howard Goldin

The days are winding down before the trading deadline of July 31. Teams that are currently in contention for a berth in the post-season are looking to obtain outstanding players to fill the positions in which they are weak from teams no longer in the running to be in the playoffs.

On Monday evening, it was announced that the Yankees obtained outfielder Ichiro Suzuki from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for two 25-year-old right handed pitchers in the Yankees minor league system, D.J. Mitchell and Danny Farquhar. 

The recent announcement that leftfielder Bret Gardner needs surgery and most likely will not return to active duty this year and a recent injury to Nick Swisher have greatly depleted the Yankees outfield corps. Acquiring Ichiro will greatly upgrade defense in the outfield and the batting order for the Yanks. It is easier for Ichiro to more quickly join the team as the Yanks are currently playing a three game series in Seattle. 

The 38-year old has compiled one of the great records in baseball history. During nine seasons, 1992-2000, in the Pacific league in Japan, Ichiro batted .353. He led his league in batting average seven straight seasons and was MVP three times. 

He left his native land in 2001 to prove what he could accomplish in MLB in the United States. He wasted no time in exhibiting his talent as he was the second player in major league history to be chosen Rookie-of-the-Year and Most Valuable Player in his rookie year.

In his first 10 seasons in the majors, Ichiro was elected a member of the American League All-Star Team. His prowess in the outfield cannot be denied as he was a Gold Glove recipient in each of those 10 seasons.

Speaking of moving to left to replace Gardner, Ichiro commented, “I haven’t played left for a long time, to be honest with you. But the last time I played left was a playoff game, my first playoff game in Yankee Stadium, so it’s a very memorable position for me for that reason.”

After wearing #51 since he joined the Mariners, Ichiro chose #31 as he recognized wearing the number worn by Yankees icon Bernie Williams could prove to be an embarrassment.

After receiving a standing ovation from the Seattle fans on Monday evening before his first trip to the plate as a Yankee, Ichiro raised his cap and respectfully bowed to the crowd. The .322 lifetime average batter rapped a single to center. The hit was his 106^th of the season and his 23,534^th in the majors. He then showed the danger of allowing him to reach base as he stole second. The steal was his 16^th in 18 attempts in 2012 and his 439^th career steal.

The hit and steal will, almost surely, be the first of many for his new team in the Bronx. The new Yankee should get a big welcome when the team returns to the Bronx on Friday.