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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Say Cheese Dumb A--

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Say Cheese Dumb A--: Mugger Takes Pic on Stolen iPod By Dan Gesslein BRONX, NEW YORK, January 3- Guess you can call it FaceCrook. Cops are looking for a gr...

Say Cheese Dumb A--


Mugger Takes Pic on Stolen iPod



By Dan Gesslein

BRONX, NEW YORK, January 3- Guess you can call it FaceCrook. Cops are looking for a group of photogenic foolish felons in a series of robberies. In one case the suspect actually took photos from the iPod she allegedly stole.

We all know that if criminals weren’t stupid they wouldn’t get caught, but one suspect is making it too easy for cops. Police released photos taken, allegedly by a thief, from the victim’s stolen iPod. The drama began at around 7 p.m. on December 21. A 17-year-old woman was waiting for a bus at Tremont and Crotona Avenues. A person walked up behind and punched her in the head. The attacker took the victim’s handbag and fled. 

Although the victim was able to give a description, cops received an early Christmas present. Turns out the suspect took pictures of herself using the victim’s stolen iPod. Police released the photos in the hopes of tracking down the thief. She is 17 to 18 years old and is 5 foot 3.

Another criminal mastermind had his victim come to him. Cops say the suspect posted an ad on Craigslist selling a laptop. On December 26, an interested buyer went to 1275 Lafayette Avenue to meet the seller. Instead of a laptop the victim got a face full of mace. The crook made off with $350 in cash but not before a photo was taken of him. 


In yet another robbery, cops released photos of a suspect in a Bedford Park robbery who did not bother to try and hide his identity while pretending to be a cop. The suspect headed a crew of four other men who all ski masks. However, the leader did not and his image was caught on surveillance video.

At around 5 a.m. on December 9, the suspect entered the building on Orloff Avenue and let his four accomplices in. He then proceeded to knock on an apartment door claiming to be a police officer. When the tenant opened the door, the crew rushed inside. The thieves tied up the occupants and made off with property. The phony cop is described as a Hispanic male, 30 to 40 years old and 200 pounds. He was seen wearing blue jeans and a white jacket. The four other suspects who wore ski masks are believed to be Hispanic.

Anyone with information is urged to call CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 577-TIPS. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or texting their tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

All calls are confidential.







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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Bronx Rings in the New Year

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Bronx Rings in the New Year: (Photos by Seitu Oronde) By Seitu Oronde BRONX, NEW YORK, January 2- The Marena Del Rey, owned by Ralph Moricco in Throggs Neck, was t...

Bronx Rings in the New Year



(Photos by Seitu Oronde)



By Seitu Oronde

BRONX, NEW YORK, January 2- The Marena Del Rey, owned by Ralph Moricco in Throggs Neck, was the place to be to ring in the New Year.

The event was open to the public and brought in allot of love, friendships, joy and great music entertainment variety hosted by the PROJEKT.

The party started at 7:30 p.m. with a great Italian, little Italy food reception that lasted until 9:00 p.m. followed my great dancing music and dinner which consisted of steak, lobster tale assorted vegetables and a all night long open bar.

Present at this event were many Bronx business owners, real estate associations and medical groups.

At the 30-second count down, everyone gathered by the stage with their significant other to kiss, use noise makers with their New Year  hats on, to cheer in the New Year and dance the night away.







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Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Winners & Losers 2012

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Winners & Losers 2012: 100 PERCENT By Robert Press BRONX, NEW YORK, January 2- Losers in 2012. I am going to start with the real losers of 2012, and save the pol...

Winners & Losers 2012

100 PERCENT
By Robert Press

BRONX, NEW YORK, January 2- Losers in 2012. I am going to start with the real losers of 2012, and save the politicians for last. The biggest losers were the people who were affected by Hurricane Sandy, because there were so many of them. Some are still without homes that were either ruined or are uninhabitable, and have lost almost everything they had. Many other people citywide and beyond were losers when the transit system relied upon every day went down. Tunnels as well as many lower Manhattan buildings were flooded, and power was lost for more than a week in many areas. New York City lost umpteen millions of dollars in revenue, and the lasting damage of Hurricane Sandy to the tune of over $60 million in federal aid to the tri-state area is still being felt.

The biggest loser in sports is a toss up between the National Hockey League and Lance Armstrong. While the Yankees may have won their division they were losers in the playoffs. However even bigger losers were the Boston Red Sox who finished in last place in the division. The Red Sox team was partly dismantled during the past season, and one has to wonder how the 2013 Yankee team will look like let alone perform. Staying in baseball the 2012 Mets were losers, and their prospects for 2013 look worse since losing their number one “Cy Young Award” winning pitcher. The New Jersey Jets were losers, because it didn't matter who was at quarterback since all three were trounced by the opposing defense.

Turning to politics the biggest loser has to be New York State Senate Democrats. While the official election results are still unknown two months later, unofficially Democrats had either a 33-30 or 32-31 lead after election day in the state senate. So how will Republican State Senator Dean Skellows be sworn in as Senate Majority Leader? While the names may change Democrats who were incarcerated in 2012 was former Brooklyn State Senator Carl Kruger. Democrats who were convicted in 2012 and will be sent to jail in 2013 are former Bronx State Senator Pedro Espada Jr., and former Bronx Councilman Larry Seabrook. Others like former Queens State Senator Shirley Huntley (indicted three weeks before her primary), and former Bronx Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera (involved in several investigation for alleged wrongdoing) lost their primary elections in 2012.

Winners in 2012. We have to start at the top, and say President Barrack Obama has to be the biggest winner on his re-election as president. Staying in politics locally newly elected Assemblymen Mark Gjonaj (80 A.D.) and Luis Sepulveda (87 A.D.) were big winners. Gjonaj for beating an incumbent who was endorsed by almost every Bronx elected official and the Bronx Democratic County organization, not to mention being the daughter of the former Bronx Democratic County Leader. Sepulveda for his huge victory over the former Chief of Staff to the previous assemblyman. In the special election to replace convicted former Councilman Larry Seabrook was new Councilman Andy King who brings much promise to the area he now represents. The people of the Bronx were winners when current Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced that he will be running for re-election in 2013.

Other winners on the short list in 2012 include NYC Police Commissioner Ray Kelly for the continued low levels of crime in the city. Derek Jeter for the better than average season he had in 2012, as he was the spark plug that drove the hitting engine. The Washington Nationals baseball team, who in two short years went from a last place division team to the best record in the 2012 baseball season. The final winners are all the people who helped, and are still helping in the recovery of Hurricane Sandy.

While you may think I left out a name you can e-mail it to me. Next week I will have things to look forward to in 2013 like a Democratic mayor being elected. Don't forget to check my blog at www.100percentbronx.blogspot.com for updates, late arriving news, or items that may not have made it into this column.

If you have 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.








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Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Rams Rock New Years with a Win

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Rams Rock New Years with a Win: (Photo by Gary Quintal) BRONX, NEW YORK, January 2- Fordham notched their fourth win of the season with a victory over Monmouth at the Ro...