Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Gunfire Erupts Outside of School
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Gunfire Erupts Outside of School: Gunfire Erupts Outside of School (Photo by David Greene) By David Greene BRONX, NEW YORK, APRIL 8- Police were looking for the gunman w...
Gunfire Erupts Outside of School
Gunfire Erupts Outside of School
By David Greene
BRONX, NEW YORK, APRIL 8- Police were looking for the gunman who fired at least three shots as dozens of children played in a nearby schoolyard.
One of the shots hit the unidentified victim in the middle of his back outside of M.S. 22, which also houses the Jordan L. Mott Junior High School and the Bronx Writing Academy.
Police officers from the 44th Precinct were called to the intersection of East 167 Street and Morris Avenue and discovered the wounded 25 year-old male at 3:50 p.m. on April 6.
According to police officials the victim was rushed to Lincoln Hospital and was expected to survive.
One unconfirmed report stated that police were looking for a light-skinned Hispanic male, who fled through the alley of the school towards East 166 Street.
Despite the recent deployment of the new NYPD program ShotSpotter, which pinpoints the exact location of gunfire, one business owner stated, "I'd say crime is up, way up.”
Officers in the 44th Precinct responded to a second shooting when a male victim was shot inside Joyce Kilmer Park at East 163 Street and the Grand Concourse.
Police continue to investigate both incidents.
#NYPD #School #Shooting #Bronxnews
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Opening Day Blues
Opening Day Blues
If A-Rod is the best they got Yanks are in trouble
By Rich Mancuso
BRONX, NEW YORK, APRIL 7- There were no remaining members of the “Core Four” at Yankee Stadium Monday afternoon. Derek Jeter was not spotted in the house for the first time in 20 years. But Alex Rodriguez returned and there was the unexpected fan reaction that said all was forgiven for A-Rod. The unfortunate result was the same that was seen last season in the Bronx as the Yankees got off to a bad start with a 6-1 loss to Toronto,
And there was Masahiro Tanaka on the mound which paved the way for more questions. The velocity from his fastball did not do the job. The five runs, four earned, and a two-run home run in the third inning off the bat of Edwin Encarnacion was too much to overcome. More so, the manager Joe Girardi was not concerned that there was anything wrong with the recurring issue of a right elbow that will be monitored each time he takes the mound.
The right elbow will continue to be a question and each pitch will be monitored. It has been a concern since last July when the inflammation was detected, and If the Yankees do not have an effective Tanaka they could be one arm short than they need.
“There is nothing wrong with him,” Girardi said. “The first two innings he looked pretty good.” However, the Yankees need more than 4.0 innings from Tanaka and he will be watched and monitored more and more during his next start Sunday evening against the Red Sox.
Tanaka got out of the third inning with 54 pitches and Girardi did say there were “a lot of bad counts.” That is usually a sign that something may be wrong, but Girardi even during his pre game meeting with the media was putting a quick end to any reports that a diminishing fastball was a cause for concern about a partial tear of the ligament in his right elbow.
This was the first game of a long season. The struggles of Tanaka, the Yankees failure to get the hits and drive in runs was so reminiscent of last season. That single for Rodriguez to right center in the fifth inning, his first since September 22 of 2013, drew a nice ovation from the 48,469 fans that sold out opening day in the Bronx and it was the second hit of the day off Blue Jays starter Drew Hutchison.
“I think we live in a forgiving society overall,” commented Girardi when asked about the reaction Rodriguez received. “We live in a society that gives people second and third chances, fourth, fifth. I’ve seen it with some of the players when I was here early who had a lot of chances and came back.”
Girardi inserted Rodriguez in the lineup as the designated hitter. The manager said he will give him an opportunity to play the field and perhaps then it will be known how effective Rodriguez will be. The Yankees need Rodriguez to be a cog in the lineup, and of course a good spring on the field and a new attitude helped to get the fans back in his corner. The controversy for now seems to be a thing of the past.
“I have to admit, it definitely felt good," said Rodriguez. "That's for sure. I have a lot of love for the city of New York, especially our fans. "But let's make it clear the fans don't owe me anything. I've said all along during spring training, the part of feeling like a rookie is I have to earn their cheers and their respect."
Yes his looks were good at the plate, and Rodriguez batted seventh in the order. But the Yankees had silent bats again and on Opening Day they hoped for different results. And newcomer Didi Gregorius took responsibility for an attempted steal of third with two men on and two outs in the eighth inning.
The botched attempt to steal came at a wrong time, a bad decision that Girardi could not comprehend. That was a minor part of this first Yankees loss of the new season with 161 games left to play, and of course the old baseball expression is tomorrow is another day.
This day though, with Tanaka on the mound and Alex Rodriguez back on the field did not go the Yankees way.
#Yankees #ARod #Tanaka #Bronxnews
Monday, April 6, 2015
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): 2015 Opening Day at Yankee Stadium
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): 2015 Opening Day at Yankee Stadium: 2015 Opening Day at Yankee Stadium (Photos by Gary Quintal) By Howard Goldin BRONX, NEW YORK, APRIL 6- It has been more than six months si...
2015 Opening Day at Yankee Stadium
2015 Opening Day at Yankee Stadium
(Photos by Gary Quintal)
By Howard Goldin
BRONX, NEW YORK, APRIL 6- It has been more than six months since Yankees and Mets fans have seen their favorite team play a meaningful game. The desire to see the Yankees in person play and win, even without the presence of Derek Jeter for the first time in 20 years, drew many thousands to 161st Street in the Bronx hours before the scheduled 1:10 pm start.
Dr. Cary Goodman, the executive director of the 161st Street Business Improvement District (161 BID), as always, proactively planned for this joyous event in the community in which he works. The goal of the local organization he heads as its name implies is to encourage visitors to the neighborhood to spend an enjoyable time before, during and after the event at Yankee Stadium while patronizing the businesses in the area. To achieve this end, BID employees and volunteers distributed Yankees stickers and provided face painting to the younger fans.
While touring the community, visitors saw large murals of baseball legends including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Yogi Berra, Elston Howard, Reggie Jackson, Mariano Rivera, Roberto Clemente and Satchel Paige. These very appropriate additions to the beautification of the neighborhood were painted on the gates of local businesses during the past year and sponsored by the 161 BID.
As 1 pm approached, the focus of most fans were on the activities within Yankee Stadium. The 10:30 am opening of gates to the public allowed many to watch batting practice.
Interest increased among the fans as the players of each team were introduced. The loudest reaction to any name was to Alex Rodriguez, who was suspended for the entire 2014 baseball season. The reaction was not negative nor was it when A‐Rod singled to lead off the fifth inning.
Shortly before 1 pm, West Point cadets unfurled a giant American flag on the field. As cheers were heard throughout the stands, the United States
Military Academy Band performed the National Anthem of the United States and Canada, as the opponents of the Yanks were the Toronto Blue Jays . Although similar ceremonies are performed at Yankee Stadium to start each season, they were still very moving.
A Yankee hero since 1996 and a New York City native, Joe Torre, threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Torre was honored by the Yankees that same evening as he received the Pride of the Yankees Award at the annual Yankees Welcome Home Dinner.
After the ceremonies concluded, the 2015 baseball season at Yankee Stadium officially began with the first pitch, a strike, thrown by Yankees starting pitching Masahiro Tanaka to former Met Jose Reyes at 1:12 pm.
#Yankees #ARod #Tanaka #Bronxnews
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Faith on Display
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Faith on Display: Faith on Display Photo by Gary Quintal The faithful came out to witness passion plays throughout the Bronx. Church groups donned costumes ...
Faith on Display
Faith on Display
Photo by Gary Quintal
The faithful came out to witness passion plays throughout the Bronx. Church groups donned costumes and recreated the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday.
#GoodFriday #Cross #Jesus #Easter
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