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Bronx Times: February 3, 2017 February 3-9, 2017 Your Neighborhood — Your News® SERVING PARKCHESTER, HUNTS POINT, FORDHAM SOUTH, GRAND CONCOURSE, FORDHAM NORTH, BRONX NORTH, CO-OP CITY 49TH PCT. SEEKS HOME INVADERS 3 women assaulted, robbed on Yates Ave. BY ARTHUR CUSANO residents, two 31-year-old by the Bronx Robbery Squad. Police are investigating a women. Alps did not bring up the late-night home invasion and The armed intruder then robbery during his monthly assault of two women in Mor- proceeded to pistol whip the report but later discussed it ris Park that occurred earlier two women in the head before briefl y when a resident asked this month. fl eeing the home with two iP- about it toward the end of the Three unidentifi ed men hone 6 smartphones, a purse, meeting. gained entry to a home on several credit cards and cash. “The victims in that case, Yates Avenue on the block be- Commander for the 49th we believe, were targeted, tween Peirce and Van Nest av- Precinct Captain Thomas Alps meaning the perpetrators enues at around 4:30 a.m. on told residents at the Tuesday, knew of them,” Alps said. “It Sunday, January 15, accord- January 31, precinct council wasn’t a random thing, they ing to the NYPD. meeting at the Morris Park went to that location for a spe- One of the three men bran- Community Association that cifi c reason.” dished a gun and demanded the investigation into the rob- cash and property from the bery was being investigated Continued on Page 64 Three notable borough leaders pass BY PATRICK ROCCHIO rector have all passed. boroughs was notable but the The borough experienced Hector Aponte Bronx was special to him,” Dolan Visits Holy Rosary three notable passings last Aponte, who friends and as- stated the commissioner’s week. sociates said had a soft-spoken note. “When he was appointed In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, Cardinal Timothy Dolan Hector Aponte, former demeanor and even tempera- Bronx borough commissioner hosted a special morning Mass on Wednesday, February 1 at Holy Bronx Parks commissioner ment, spent ten years as the in 2004, he said, ‘the Bronx— Rosary School. Following the service, Cardinal Dolan and the faith- for a decade; Congressman borough’s top ‘parkie,’ accord- and their parks—shaped who I ful traveled two and a half blocks to Holy Rosary School for His Robert ‘Bobby’ Garcia, who ing to a statement from Mitch- am today. I grew up running at Eminence to bless a plaque inside the school’s lobby and meet represented the borough from ell Silver, NYC Parks commis- Macombs Dam Park and Van with students. (Above) Cardinal Dolan was interested to see what 1978 to 1990 in the U.S. House sioner, which also stated that Cortlandt Park and through one s tudent was reading for class . More photos nex t week . of Representatives and Jo- he also held posts in Manhat- that experience earned an ath- Photo by Silvio Pacifi c seph Orlando, longtime Jacobi tan and Staten Island. letic scholarship at the Univer Medical Center executive di- “Hector’s service across Continued on Page 8 A CNG Publication • Vol. 23 No. 5 www.bxtimes.com IS NOW PRESIDENTS DAY GRAND OPENING GoFor To More Our Blog Information To See Our Weekly Visit Specials!Us At VistVisit Our Our New www.bronxdentistny.comNEW Web-ite: Web-Site: www.reliablebronxdentist.com www.reliablebronxdentist.com GOT IMPLANTS DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT COME SEE US (718) 547-5280 2 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 3-9, 2017 BTR Ramarley Graham’s mother Constance Malcolm at a rally in 2012 about her son’s death. Photo Credit by Walter Pofeldt Waiting for decision in Graham shooting BY ROBERT CHRISTIE life.” Both sides in the trial of police offi - London also noted the NYPD’s re- cer Richard Haste are now waiting for view of the fi rearm discharge ruled the a decision from Police Commissioner shooting as legal. James O’Neill in Haste’s connection to Haste has been charged with “poor the shooting death of unarmed African tactical judgement” as the prosecution American 18-year old, Ramarley Gra- questioned whether the offi cers should ham in 2012. have entered the apartment or waited Haste’s, who is white, actions in 2012 for backup. began a string of events that led to a London said the prosecution is ques- fi ve-day trial which ended on Monday, tioning the tactics surrounding the January 23 that will decide whether or shooting because the actual shooting not Haste can remain on the force. was already ruled legal. On February 2, 2012 - Haste, Ser- However, London contests, “Gener- geant Scott Morris and police offi cer ally if the shooting was good the tactics John Mcloughlin pursed Graham into were good.” his apartment building at 749 E. 229th Councilman Andy King attended all Street. fi ve days of the trail in support of Gra- Earlier Graham was spotted leaving ham’s mother Constance Malcolm. a Wakefi eld bodega where drug activity King was not pleased with the man- had been reported. ner in which the offi cers burst into the As the pursuit began Haste and the apartment. other two police offi cers believed Gra- King said the community has been ham was armed and dangerous. protesting the shooting for fi ve years According to Haste’s lawyer, Stuart but Haste was never convicted of any London, after Mcloughlin kicked in the crime despite a manslaughter indict- apartment door, Graham did not com- ment in 2012. ply with Haste’s command to “Show me Graham’s family, King and many your hands!” other members of the community await Instead, he reportedly began curs- the fi nding. ing at the offi cer and advancing to- Although Judge Rosemarie Mal- wards Haste - reaching his hands into donado oversaw the trial, she can only his pants - before Haste shot him. give a recommendation to O’Neill since In addition, the offi cers believed he the commissioner will have the last say had previously been trying to fl ush a on Haste’s job status. bag of marijuana down the toilet of a In addition, the results of the trial hallway bathroom. will not be open to the public due to Sec- After the shooting, no gun was re- tion 50-A of the state Civil Rights law covered. which prevents the release of a police “Had he listened to ‘show me your offi cers’ disciplinary records. hands, show me your hands’ there Currently, Haste has been stripped never would have been a shooting,” said of his badge and gun and is on desk London. duty. He also said. “This is obviously a Morris and Mcloughlin are also fac- tragic case because there is a loss of ing disciplinary action BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 3-9, 2017 3 around town Your Neighborhood — Your News by Patrick Rocchio Mail: Bronx Times 3604 E. Tremont Ave., BY PATRICK ROCCHIO Birth Announcement Bronx, NY 10465 The Bronx Times Reporter Congratulations to Pete To Subscribe: will publish your announce- and Alyssa Koys on the birth (718) 260-4595 ments. Send announcements of their son Justin Peter. General Phone: along with photo, to: Bronx Justin Peter was born at (718) 260-4595 Times Reporter, 3604 E. Trem- Stony Brook University Hos- ont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465 pital on Tuesday, January 17, General Fax: (718) 518-0038 or e-mail Bronxtimes@aol. weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces. com. Please include a phone He was 20 inches long. News Phone: (718) 260-4597 number. 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