Frank Vallelonga Jr., whose father’s story was the basis for the Oscar-winning film, was found dead in the Bronx this week. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Bronx (NYC)”
For Bronx Children’s Museum, a Long-Awaited Home
By Gotham Rex on December 1, 2022
After more than 10 years of busing exhibits across the borough, the museum is opening a permanent space on the Harlem River. Source: New York Times
Boy, 14, Is Fatally Shot in the Bronx
By Gotham Rex on December 1, 2022
The police said the boy, whose name has not yet been released, was found Wednesday night outside a building in Fordham/University Heights with a gunshot wound to his torso. Source: New York Times
Mother Held After Toddler and Baby Are Fatally Stabbed in the Bronx
By Gotham Rex on November 27, 2022
Police officials described her as a person of interest. Officers had come to investigate a report of erratic behavior before finding the children. Source: New York Times
Bronx Fire Leaves Four Dead, Including Three Children, Officials Say
By Gotham Rex on October 30, 2022
Two other people who were in the home were taken to the hospital and were in critical condition, the police said. Source: New York Times
Louis Gigante, Priest Who Led South Bronx Revival, Dies at 90
By Gotham Rex on October 23, 2022
The brother of a convicted Mafia boss, he became a Democratic Party leader and a city councilman, and helped build thousands of units of housing. Source: New York Times
A NYC Mobster Dodged Hit After Hit. His Son Finally Got Him.
By Gotham Rex on October 19, 2022
Anthony Zottola was convicted of murder-for-hire Wednesday. Prosecutors say he wanted the real estate business of his father, Sylvester, a reputed Bonnano crime family associate. Source: New York Times
Man Is Fatally Stabbed on New York City Bus, and Woman Is Arrested
By Gotham Rex on October 10, 2022
The woman, Ebony Jackson, was charged in the killing of Lamont Barkley during a dispute on a bus in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx. Source: New York Times
Man Stabbed to Death on a Bronx Subway Platform in Unprovoked Attack
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2022
The victim has not been identified and no one has been arrested. It was the second murder in the subway in the past week. Source: New York Times
Police Vehicle Crashes Into Crowd in Bronx, Critically Injuring 2
By Gotham Rex on October 6, 2022
The vehicle drove over a double yellow line, hit a car and careened onto the sidewalk, sending 10 people to the hospital, including two children, the authorities said. Source: New York Times
Medical Care Alone Won’t Halt the Spread of Diabetes, Scientists Say
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2022
Now experts are calling for walkable communities, improved housing, and access to health care and better food, particularly in minority communities. Source: New York Times
Prosecutions for Fire Safety Violations Dropped by 98% in New York City
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2022
The dramatic decline has prompted concerns about safety just months after the city’s deadliest blaze in decades. Source: New York Times
Columbia Loses A-Plus Status in U.S. News Rankings
By Gotham Rex on September 13, 2022
The university plunged from No. 2 to No. 18 in the popular list, which many experts call into question. Source: New York Times
How the CUNY Chancellor Spends His Sundays
By Gotham Rex on September 10, 2022
An avid city cyclist, Félix V. Matos Rodríguez also manages to fit in some work, a lunch outing, a movie and a call to his mother. Source: New York Times
Trump Golf Course in New York City Will Host Saudi-Backed Event
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2022
The Aramco Team Series women’s event, separate from the LIV Golf tour that upended the PGA Tour, will be held at Trump Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx in October. Source: New York Times