Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Mott Haven News: Cabbie Robbed at Knife Point
Mott Haven News: Cabbie Robbed at Knife Point: By Dan Gesslein BRONX, NEW YORK, MAY 22- Police are asking for the public’s help in trying to catch a knife-wielding robber who stuc...
Cabbie Robbed at Knife Point
By Dan Gesslein
BRONX, NEW YORK, MAY 22- Police are asking for the public’s help in trying to catch a knife-wielding robber who stuck up a cabbie in Mott Haven.
Cops say the 26-year-old livery cab driver picked up his fair at around 2:50 a.m. at East 180th Street and Southern Boulevard in West Farms. The cabbie drove to 515 East 143 Street in Mott Haven where he pulled out a knife and demanded money. Cops say after grabbing an unknown amount of cash, the robber left the cab and fled into the courtyard of a nearby building.
Police released surveillance video taken from inside the cab in the hope of catching the thief. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male between the ages of 25 and 25. He is 5 foot 7 and weighs 140 pounds. He has a beard and was last seen wearing a dark Yankees hat and denim jacket.
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 by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Mott Haven News: Mott Haven News-Tourism
Mott Haven News: Mott Haven News-Tourism: South Bronx to be featured as a tourist destination BRONX, NEW YORK, April 4 - NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing, ...
Mott Haven News-Tourism
South Bronx to be featured as a tourist destination
BRONX, NEW YORK, April 4- NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, announced the South Bronx as the next destination to be featured in Neighborhood x Neighborhood, a new program designed to increase visitation, support local businesses and encourage exploration in areas outside traditional tourist locations across the five boroughs.
Located in the southern section of the Bronx, the neighborhoods of Concourse, Melrose and Mott Haven are home to unique Art Deco architecture, the world-famous New York Yankees and a variety of cultural institutions and restaurants. The South Bronx is easily accessible via the B, D and 4 trains, making it a convenient destination for New Yorkers and visitors to spend an afternoon surrounded by rich culture and history.
“The Grand Concourse in the Bronx is one of the City’s busiest thoroughfares, always bustling with events and excitement,” said CEO of NYC & Company George Fertitta. “Located a short subway ride from Midtown Manhattan, the South Bronx is a lively destination where visitors have the opportunity to visit a world-famous ballpark, dine at some of New York City’s best restaurants and experience authentic Bronx culture, all in one visit.”
“Culture is integral to every neighborhood across the five boroughs and the South Bronx is no exception,” said Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate D. Levin. “Whether it's taking a ride on the Culture Trolley or catching a performance at Pregones, this community is home to an extraordinary group of cultural organizations that engage visitors from around the globe.”
Concourse:
• Yankee Stadium is an iconic city landmark and plays host to Major League Baseball games as well as year-round tours and an extensive baseball museum. During game days, fans can enjoy high-quality steaks at NYY Steak, an upscale restaurant inside the stadium. To commemorate the Yankees’ 27 World Championships, NYY Steak offers 27 varieties of wine by the glass.
• Baseball fans without tickets to the game can grab a drink and watch the action at the nearby Yankee Tavern, a beloved Bronx establishment known for its New York Yankees memorabilia and friendly staff.
• Located at the site of the old Yankee Stadium, Heritage Field is a 10.8-acre ballpark where visitors can start their own ball games, watch local high schools compete and see artifacts from the original stadium. Heritage Field features a section of the old Yankee Stadium frieze, the original diamond and outfield and paving stones etched with dates commemorating historic Yankee moments.
• The Bronx Culture Trolley offers visitors a free trip along the South Bronx Cultural Corridor. On the first Wednesday of every month, visitors have the opportunity to tour the cultural loop in a 20th-century trolley-car replica, making stops at cultural attractions, restaurants and entertainment venues.
• Bronx Central Post Office also serves as a gallery with 13 murals painted in 1938–39 by Social Realist artist Ben Shahn and his wife, Bernarda. Covering the lobby walls of the post office, the murals depict the American working class of the '30s.
• A lunchtime favorite, Court Deli is known for its pastrami sandwiches and all-day breakfast. Here visitors can have a true New York City deli experience, complete with traditional New York City pickles.
• For visitors looking for authentic Caribbean dining, Feeding Tree is a neighborhood establishment with big flavors. The laid-back and affordable restaurant, boasts food that is simple yet full of spices, straight from the Caribbean Islands.
• Family-owned Molino Rojo offers diners well-priced Latin American food. Favorite dishes of regulars include rice and beans and plantains with pernil.
• Visitors looking to sample Italian cuisine can head to G Bar and Lounge. This classic bar is perfect for cocktails with friends or family-friendly Italian dining. G Bar and Lounge presents live music on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights and karaoke on Mondays and Saturdays.
Melrose & Mott Haven:
• In Melrose, the Bronx Documentary Center is an establishment devoted entirely to the art of photojournalism. The center hosts events, screenings and classes on documentary projects from around the world. Through April 19, visitors can see Invasion: Diaries and Memories of War in Iraq, a powerful exhibit featuring the war diaries, texts and photographs from three Marines.
• Located in Mott Haven, the Gordon A. Parks Gallery hosts art exhibits, lectures and musical events for visitors to enjoy.
• An artist-run collaborative project, Bronx Art Space features visual art and experimental film as well as dance performances and concerts.
• The Pregones Theater offers an ever-changing lineup of performances, programs and shows with a focus on Puerto Rican and Latino artists and themes.
• For fresh New American cuisine and innovative cocktails, visitors can dine at The Clock Cafe and Martini Bar. This neighborhood joint, complete with vintage chandeliers and exposed-brick walls, offers classic American favorites paired with fine wines and expertly crafted cocktails.
• Open for over 40 years, Casa Amadeo is the oldest Latin music store in the South Bronx. Visitors can peruse their favorite CDs and vinyl records and tap into owner Mike Amadeo’s wealth of knowledge of the Latin music industry.
For more information about the South Bronx, visit nycgo.com/neighborhoods. To read the monthly Neighborhood x Neighborhood press releases and to view B-roll and photos of the neighborhood highlights, visit nycgo.com/pressphotos. Follow @nycgo_press on Twitter for the latest information about New York City travel and tourism.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Mott Haven News: MONSTER NEXT DOOR
Mott Haven News: MONSTER NEXT DOOR: Neighbors Knew he was strange, Never thought he was capable of slaughter By David Greene BRONX, NEW YORK, March 6- A comm...
MONSTER NEXT DOOR
Neighbors Knew he was strange,
Never thought he was capable of slaughter
By David Greene
BRONX, NEW YORK, March 6- A community turned out to heckle a man who police say dismembered his mother and left her body parts with the trash, along several blocks of Eagle Avenue.
On February 27, detectives marched Bashid McLean, 23, out of the 40th Precinct station house after being charged in the gruesome murder of his mother Tonya Byrd, 52, whose remains had been discarded with the trash along several blocks of Eagle Avenue, a day earlier.
Wanda Collazo, who once lived next to Byrd before Byrd moved from the Allerton section, spoke to a local television news crew and sparked a debate over mental illness outside the police station.
Collazo stated, "He used to smoke coffee grinds, so my daughter was scared of him. She was scared that he might do something to the little baby. He robbed from her, he used to push her. She was a strong woman, but he was stronger."
Collazo's statement about McLean's mental condition sparked outrage from an unidentified woman, who fired back, "The government is the one who lets these people get away with this. Every time someone does something they say they have mental problems, they can't all have mental problems."
"He really does have issues," Collazo would reply.
A man in the growing crowd, offered, "He's going to regret what he's done when he gets upstate. That's wrong, man."
Another man speaking with several journalists, gave them a bizarre aspect of the case that was later confirmed by police, stating, "A detective told me that he (McLean) had a picture on his cellphone of him and he was holding his mother's head."
The mental illness debate continued across the street at the Dunkin' Donuts, where a man who owned a nightclub where Byrd was a waitress back in the 1990's, argued,"Even though he's mentally unstable, you still have to have some kind of brains that after you chop her up, put her in garbage bags, your not that crazy... a crazy person would just leave the parts in the apartment."
The unidentified man added, "He should be put to death by lethal injection."
Appearing in court wearing a garbage bag because officials say he kept urinating on himself, McLean was charged with second-degree murder and unlawful dissection of a human body and was being held without bail.
Police would also charge a cohort, identified in court documents as William Harris, who has been charged with assisting McLean in chopping up and dumping Byrd's body.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Mott Haven News: Bronx Hails Koch
Mott Haven News: Bronx Hails Koch: --> Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. issued the following statement on the passing of Mayor Ed Koch: BRONX, NEW YORK...
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