Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Parkchester News: Cops Recharge Battery Theft Caper
Parkchester News: Cops Recharge Battery Theft Caper: Look into Edenwald Man for Highway Battery Thefts Throughout Region By David Greene BRONX, NEW YORK, December 26- Cops in se...
Cops Recharge Battery Theft Caper
Look into Edenwald Man for Highway Battery Thefts Throughout Region
By David Greene
BRONX, NEW YORK, December 26- Cops in several neighboring jurisdictions are looking at a suspect captured in Westchester regarding the theft of $60,000 worth of heavy-duty car batteries-- used to light road signs along local parkways.
Westchester County police recently announced the arrest of Angel Velez, 26, of Baychester Avenue, who was charged with multiple counts of grand larceny, possession of stolen property and criminal mischief, after Velez allegedly unhooked hundreds of batteries, leaving needed roadway warning signs-- dark.
Velez was arrested on December 4, and held to answer charges regarding thefts of more than 300 batteries in Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mt. Vernon and Greenburgh, N.Y.
The New York State Police and the NYPD are currently investigating Velez for similar thefts in Rockland and Orange Counties, as well as in the Bronx.
The thefts have taken place along the Hutchinson River Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway, Bronx River Parkway. the Cross County Parkway and the New York State Thruway over the last six-months.
Even a secured New York State Department of Transportation Yard was the site of at least one theft.
Investigators from the Westchester County Police Department's General Investigations Unit who cracked the case, believe Velez pocketed some $20,000, selling the stolen batteries at recycling centers.
The investigation began after several complaints from the Westchester Department of Public Works and the Westchester Department of Transportation, who reported the initial thefts.
Westchester Public Safety Commissioner George Longworth was quoted by Newrocheletalk.com, stating, "These battery thefts knocked many Variable Message Signs out of service, preventing messages from being displayed and posing a threat to the safety of the motoring public."
This reporter could not find anyone in the Edenwald Houses that even knew Velez.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
Manhattan comes up short
By Howard Goldin
The Manhattan College Jaspers (3-7) played its second straight game in Brooklyn and remained within the city for their third consecutive contest. They will continue to enjoy home cooking for the rest of the month as their next game is against Columbia in Manhattan before they return to the Bronx to meet Stony Brook on New Year’s Day. Their first game outside the city limits since December 7 will take place on nearby Jersey City against Saint Peter’s on January 4.
On the other hand, the South Carolina Gamecocks (8-3) traveled from their home state to face Manhattan. This was their second visit to NYC this season. In late November, South Carolina was routed by St. John’s, 89-65, in Jamaica, Queens. Its visit to Brooklyn on December 22 was far more successful.
The scoring began with a field goal and free throw by Donovan Kates of the Jaspers. Manhattan missed its next four attempts from the floor as the Gamecocks netted 11 unanswered points to take an 11-3 advantage, its largest of the first half. The Jaspers immediately followed with a 15-5 scoring run to move in front, 18-16. The score was knotted for the fifth and final time in the first half with 2:42 left on a dunk by Rhamel Brown of the Jaspers. The half ended with South Carolina leading by a score of 36-30 after they closed the half on a 9-3 scoring run.
Manhattan began the second half with great energy. Its 11-2 start gave the Jaspers a 41-38 advantage at 14:04. Ten straight points by the Gamecocks ended the final Manhattan advantage mid-way through the second half. A three by South Carolina’s leading scorer of the contest, Brenton Williams, raised the spread to double figures for the first time in the game with 4:59 on the clock.
Both coaches attributed the result to the difference in rebounding between the clubs. Steve Masiello said clearly, “I think the difference in the game tonight was the backboards.” Carolina’s first year coach, Frank Martin, stated, “There’s one thing we did well during the year and that’s rebound. ‘Rebounds win games’ I fully believe that.” Manhattan was out rebounded, 42-23, and on the offensive boards by 19-10.
Another factor not mentioned by either coach in the post-game press conferences was the poor free throw shooting by Rhamel Brown. He missed eight of ten free throws. In every other facet, brown played an excellent game. He scored 10 points on 4 of 5 shooting from the floor, grabbed 9 boards, blocked 3 shots and stole the ball 4 times.
One surprise to most Manhattan fans but not to the coach was the performance of freshman Shane Richards. The frosh, averaging less than two points per game, sunk 6 of 11 shots from beyond the three point range to net a career high 18 points. Coach Masiello commented, “That’s what I see every day [in practice]. That’s why I recruited him.”
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Friday, December 21, 2012
Parkchester News: Cops Bring Toys to Monte Kids
Parkchester News: Cops Bring Toys to Monte Kids: BRONX, NEW YORK, December 21- More than 100 children hospitalized during the holidays had a big dose of seasonal cheer deliver...
Cops Bring Toys to Monte Kids
BRONX, NEW YORK, December 21- More than 100 children hospitalized during the holidays had a big dose of seasonal cheer delivered by more than 20 New York Police Department officers who donated toys through their tenth annual toy drive for The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM).
A brother-sister team of Deputy Inspector Christopher McCormack from the 40th Precinct in Mott Haven and Patricia Doyle, a nurse in the Moses Campus Emergency Department, partnered together 10 years ago to brighten the holidays for kids at CHAM. Detective McCormack wanted to give something back for the holidays and his sister, who has worked at Montefiore for more than 20 years, connected him with CHAM. After having such a positive experience during the first toy drive, Detective McCormack committed to continuing his efforts and has recruited numerous NYPD colleagues who eagerly participate each year.
“We started this in 2002 as a way to give back to the community, and each year it gets bigger with more colleagues, old and new, who want to be part of the festivities,” he said. “It brings such joy to the kids and the officers, who get a new sense of appreciation for their own families and also get to share a little happiness with kids who won’t be able to go home for the holidays.”
Meghan Kelly, M.S., C.C.L.S., director of the Child Life Program at CHAM, works with the brother-and-sister team each year and navigates them throughout the hospital to ensure that every child receives a gift. The Child Life Program helps children successfully cope with illness, injury and treatment so they can continue to live normal lives during their healthcare experience. Child life specialists provide emotional support, addressing common fears and misunderstandings and help patients and their families become comfortable with the hospital environment.
“The toy delivery is a great opportunity for the patients and families to see the NYPD giving to our community not only through their service but also through charity,” Kelly said. “This event makes a big difference every year, and we are so thankful for their continued effort to make the holidays special for our kids.”
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