Friday, September 5, 2014
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Heroin market ringleaders sentenced
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Heroin market ringleaders sentenced: Heroin market ringleaders sentenced Tweet BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 5- District Attorney Robert Johnson announced that the ...
Heroin market ringleaders sentenced
Heroin market ringleaders sentenced
BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 5- District Attorney Robert Johnson announced that the last three leaders of a massive drug ring that became known as La Perla organization have been sentenced in an extensive, multi-agency investigation that resulted in a 38-defendant indictment on narcotics charges. All 38 have now been convicted.
Wilson Guerrero, 42, of Tiffany Street and Franklin "Kelly" Perez, 46, of Sherman Avenue, who previously both pled guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree, a Class A-1 Felony, were both sentenced by Acting Supreme Court Justice Steven Barrett to 12 years behind bars and 5 years’ post-release supervision.
Antonio "Tony" Carrasquillo, 57, of Rosedale Avenue, pled guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a Class B Felony and was sentenced to 10 years in prison and another 2 years in post-release supervision.
All three defendants waived their right to appeal and also executed a forfeiture waiver for the more than million-and-a-half dollars seized in the case.
As if an alarm clock had rung, twice a day, at precisely 4 a.m. and 4 p.m., the deserted streets in three Bronx locations would suddenly be as crowded as Times Square – a hand signal having summoned buyers to purchase La Perla, Tuna, Salsa and Sabroso – not expensive lingerie and lunch – but heroin to the tune of nearly $300,000 a week in profit alone.
The joint investigation by the Bronx County DA’s Detective Investigators, the NYPD and the NYPD’s Bronx D.A. Squad involved wiretaps on more than two dozen telephones, video surveillance and undercover heroin buys. Detectives recovered $1.6 million in cash, 4kg of heroin in thousands of glassine envelopes labeled “La Perla,” “Salsa,” “Tuna,” and “Sabroso,” as well as guns, vehicles and expensive jewelry.
The case against the remaining three was prosecuted by the Bronx D.A.’s Gangs/Major Case Bureau’s Senior Trial Assistant D.A. Christine Scaccia, Counsel Edward Friedenthal, and Assistant D.A. Lisa Davis.
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Yanks Show Signs of Life
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Yanks Show Signs of Life: Yanks Show Signs of Life Late and winning home run ball provides some hope for the Yankees By Rich Mancuso BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER ...
Yanks Show Signs of Life
Yanks Show Signs of Life
Late and winning home run ball provides some hope for the Yankees
By Rich Mancuso
BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 5- Maybe two solo home run balls hit by Mark Teixeira and Chase Headley in the New York Yankees ninth inning Thursday night in the Bronx was the momentum they needed. What remains to be determined is what type of momentum will carry over after a dramatic come from behind walk-off 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox.
As dramatic as the win was, the Yankees will take it. Because there is no room for many more games to lose with 24 games remaining. Another loss would have made those slim chances of going to the post season as the second team in the American League wild card that more difficult.
Prior to the home run balls that have been few and in between for the Yankees, the Red Sox were headed to taking two of three games. The Yankees did have a three-run third inning that tied the score and with one-out in the ninth the drama unfolded.
Then again, every game at this point for the Yankees has to have some drama, because they also watch the scoreboard and see the teams in front of them also winning.
“Hope it really gets guys going,” manager Joe Girardi commented. “We need everybody.” That means getting Teixeira to hit the home run ball, or the timely hit more often as these precious games become more important in the month of September.
The home run by Teixeira led off the ninth and came off a 2-2 pitch from Red Sox reliever Koji Uehara, his team leading 21st. Uehara also gave up the game deciding blast to Headley, a ball that went deep in the right field stands off a 3-2 pitch. “We keep fighting,” Teixeira said. “It’s not lack of effort. We are going to stay in this as long as we can. We’re going to continue swinging the bats and keep playing defense. Until two strikes I was trying to hit a home run. He hung a split on the middle of the plate and because of that I stayed on it.”
Teixera and the those watching on the bench knew what was ahead.
“You don't hit two home runs off one of the best closers in baseball,” he said. “We have very small margin for error.” The Yankees, second to last in scoring runs will need to get more Friday night when they open a three-game series with the central leading Kansas City Royals.
And if this win means they are off to a marvelous stretch to the post season, they will need to take two of three, or sweep the Royals. Anything else will mean chances become more minimal. But they say, as Girardi always does, that there is no quit,
“I believe in them,” the manager said, “They’ve fought and fought and fought and we’ve played much better at home in the second half. That’s all I can tell you. I believe in these guys.”
Headley was the hero this night, the mid season acquisition of GM Brian Cashman had his biggest moment as a Yankee. He, too, believes that the momentum will carry over and that a run is coming. But that will require the Yankees not losing many more games, and as has been stated many times, consistency and a conspicious prolonged streak of wins has been a Yankees motive since the journey started way back in April.
“We’re very confident, I can tell you that much,” Headley stated after his walk-off home run. “These guys in the clubhouse believe it’s going to happen. Hopefully we can build on this, but we expect it to happen.”
Chris Capuano did not have his best start and David Ortiz tagged him for two home runs, his fifth multi home run game of the season that gave the Red Sox their first three runs. And Brock Holt accounted for the other Boston run with a solo shot off Capuano in the fourth inning.
The Yankees bullpen kept the game close and pitched scoreless ball for 4/ 2-3 innings, Adam Warren got the win but got off to a struggle in the ninth. After hitting a batter and making a fielding error, he got out of the inning on a fly ball to left and two infield ground outs.
And then the ninth inning dramatics followed. You see teams do this in September and the Yankees are still in distance, four games from that wild card spot but having to leap over two teams.
“Who knows what can happen in September,” said Teixeira. The Yankees and their fans can only wonder.
Comment Rich Mancuso: Ring786@aol.com Facebook.com/Rich Mancuso www.newyorksportsexcaminer.com
Late and winning home run ball provides some hope for the Yankees
By Rich Mancuso
BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 5- Maybe two solo home run balls hit by Mark Teixeira and Chase Headley in the New York Yankees ninth inning Thursday night in the Bronx was the momentum they needed. What remains to be determined is what type of momentum will carry over after a dramatic come from behind walk-off 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox.
As dramatic as the win was, the Yankees will take it. Because there is no room for many more games to lose with 24 games remaining. Another loss would have made those slim chances of going to the post season as the second team in the American League wild card that more difficult.
Prior to the home run balls that have been few and in between for the Yankees, the Red Sox were headed to taking two of three games. The Yankees did have a three-run third inning that tied the score and with one-out in the ninth the drama unfolded.
Then again, every game at this point for the Yankees has to have some drama, because they also watch the scoreboard and see the teams in front of them also winning.
“Hope it really gets guys going,” manager Joe Girardi commented. “We need everybody.” That means getting Teixeira to hit the home run ball, or the timely hit more often as these precious games become more important in the month of September.
The home run by Teixeira led off the ninth and came off a 2-2 pitch from Red Sox reliever Koji Uehara, his team leading 21st. Uehara also gave up the game deciding blast to Headley, a ball that went deep in the right field stands off a 3-2 pitch. “We keep fighting,” Teixeira said. “It’s not lack of effort. We are going to stay in this as long as we can. We’re going to continue swinging the bats and keep playing defense. Until two strikes I was trying to hit a home run. He hung a split on the middle of the plate and because of that I stayed on it.”
Teixera and the those watching on the bench knew what was ahead.
“You don't hit two home runs off one of the best closers in baseball,” he said. “We have very small margin for error.” The Yankees, second to last in scoring runs will need to get more Friday night when they open a three-game series with the central leading Kansas City Royals.
And if this win means they are off to a marvelous stretch to the post season, they will need to take two of three, or sweep the Royals. Anything else will mean chances become more minimal. But they say, as Girardi always does, that there is no quit,
“I believe in them,” the manager said, “They’ve fought and fought and fought and we’ve played much better at home in the second half. That’s all I can tell you. I believe in these guys.”
Headley was the hero this night, the mid season acquisition of GM Brian Cashman had his biggest moment as a Yankee. He, too, believes that the momentum will carry over and that a run is coming. But that will require the Yankees not losing many more games, and as has been stated many times, consistency and a conspicious prolonged streak of wins has been a Yankees motive since the journey started way back in April.
“We’re very confident, I can tell you that much,” Headley stated after his walk-off home run. “These guys in the clubhouse believe it’s going to happen. Hopefully we can build on this, but we expect it to happen.”
Chris Capuano did not have his best start and David Ortiz tagged him for two home runs, his fifth multi home run game of the season that gave the Red Sox their first three runs. And Brock Holt accounted for the other Boston run with a solo shot off Capuano in the fourth inning.
The Yankees bullpen kept the game close and pitched scoreless ball for 4/ 2-3 innings, Adam Warren got the win but got off to a struggle in the ninth. After hitting a batter and making a fielding error, he got out of the inning on a fly ball to left and two infield ground outs.
And then the ninth inning dramatics followed. You see teams do this in September and the Yankees are still in distance, four games from that wild card spot but having to leap over two teams.
“Who knows what can happen in September,” said Teixeira. The Yankees and their fans can only wonder.
Comment Rich Mancuso: Ring786@aol.com Facebook.com/Rich Mancuso www.newyorksportsexcaminer.com
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Bronx Set to Honor Jeter
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Bronx Set to Honor Jeter: Bronx Set to Honor Jeter Boro Joins Yankees in Honoring the Captain By Howard Goldin BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 4- Prior to the start of ...
Bronx Set to Honor Jeter
Bronx Set to Honor Jeter
Boro Joins Yankees in Honoring the Captain
By Howard Goldin
BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 4- Prior to the start of the 2014 baseball season, Derek Jeter announced he would be retiring at the conclusion of the season. At each of the final stops of the Yankees at each ballpark, Jeter was honored with gifts from the opposing clubs and the cheers of the crowds. The time for the Bronx to salute its hometown hero of the Yankees is soon to arrive.
Jeter was a first round draft choice of the Yankees in 1992. He first played for the team in the majors in late May of 1995. His accomplishments on the field and the records he has compiled have made him one of the modern giants in MLB. Five years from this year he will be, without doubt, elected as a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
On Sunday, there will be celebrations within and directly outside Yankee Stadium. The 161st Street area will be filled with happy baseball fans as the much awaited celebratory event that will precede the 1:05 p.m. game between the Yanks and Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium will be a sell-out. Although the details and the name of the on-the-field guests have not been announced, the excitement is building.
Obviously, members of Jeter’s close-knit immediate family will be present to share the important day with him. All of his current teammates and many of his closest former teammates will also be in Yankee Stadium. It is likely the Core Four (Jeter, Andy Pettite, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera) will be reunited. Other special guests could be present. Every special event and ceremony at Yankee Stadium is given the meticulous care and effort of Senior Vice President of Marketing Debbie Tymon and her staff. This will, as always, ensure a memorable event for all present.
Earlier in the week, the Yankees announced a Jeter tribute patch will be worn by all players on the club from Jeter Day on Sunday through the last game of the season. The patches will be worn on the left sleeve of the jersey and on the cap. On Wednesday night, a Yankees spokesperson denied Jeter’s uniform number will be retired during the ceremony on September 7, but will be done at a later date.
The 161 BID (161st Street Business Improvement District) under the direction of Dr. Cary Goodman, its executive director, has made plans for a Jeter Day street fair at 161st Street and Rivera Avenue between the hours of 3 -5 p.m.
Neighborhood residents and fans unable to obtain tickets to the game can be near the Stadium. Goodman explained the plans, “We want all of his fans to have a chance to be part of this historic day. Derek Jeter has made great contributions to New York City beyond his athletic accomplishments. We want to thank him.”
At a morning meeting on Wednesday, Goodman spoke of some of the particulars planned for the special day, a block party with music by DJ Razz, a Jeterbug dance created and demonstrated by Oman and children from a Highbridge pre-school, free souvenirs for 3,000, free cake for 1,000, a huge “Thank You Captain” banner that can be signed by fans and the Jeter Meter on which fans can send messages to their hero. Many may also want to walk one block south to look at the Jeter mural that was painted this summer as one of the 161 BID beautification projects for the community.
To commemorate the importance of the day, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., Congressman Jose Serrano and Councilmember Vanessa Goodman will read proclamations honoring Jeter at the block party. The day of September 7 on 161st Street is one that will be long remembered.
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Smash-n-Grab Sneaker Thieves Strike
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Smash-n-Grab Sneaker Thieves Strike: Smash-n-Grab Sneaker Thieves Strike By David Greene BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 4- A Norwood clothing store that only opened severa...
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