Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Highbridge News: Big 10 to Join Pinstripe Bowl in Bronx
Highbridge News: Big 10 to Join Pinstripe Bowl in Bronx: Big 10 to Join Pinstripe Bowl in Bronx By Howard Goldin BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 4-Two weeks ago, the New York Yankees announced a partners...
Big 10 to Join Pinstripe Bowl in Bronx
Big 10 to Join Pinstripe Bowl in Bronx
By Howard Goldin
BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 4-Two weeks ago, the New York Yankees announced a partnership with Manchester City FC to form the NY FC, the only NYC entry in the MLS (Major League Soccer), beginning in 2015. The Yankees organization, under the ownership of the Steinbrenners, never rests on its past achievements. Thus, another press conference was held at Yankee Stadium on Monday afternoon to detail the partnership agreement with the Big 10 Conference.
Starting in late December of 2014, the Big 10 will replace the Big 12 as one of the two participants in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl, played annually several days after Christmas at Yankee Stadium. The partnership will last for eight years, through 2021.
General managing partner of the Yankees Hal Steinbrenner spoke of his father’s love for college football and his connection to the Big 10, “The Big Ten Conference playing college football at Yankee Stadium is something I know my father would be proud to see come to fruition. He had a great passion for college football and spoke glowingly of his involvement with several of the conference’s programs.”
Big 10 Commissioner James E. Delaney expressed his desire to make the college football powerhouse conference truly become a national entity and play in New York City, “Once we saw the success of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl, it became obvious that being in the media capital of the world at one of sports’ most renowned venues was a natural pairing.”
Delaney did not state which team in the conference standing would participate in each year’s bowl game but did promise, “We’re going to try to get a minimum of six and a maximum of eight teams. We expect to provide a number of iconic Big 10 brands here.”
At the conference, a question was raised, because of the connection between the Steinbrenner family and UNC (University of North Carolina) as to whether the ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) would replace the Big East once its contract with the Pinstripe Bowl ends. Yankees president Randy Levine responded, “That’s for another day.” It appears fairly clear that in the future the Pinstripe Bowl will feature the big 10 against the ACC.
During its three years of existence, the New Era Pinstripe Bowl has grown in attendance and in TV ratings. The interest in the bowl game in the Bronx can only increase with the yearly presence of a Big 10 team.
By Howard Goldin
BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 4-Two weeks ago, the New York Yankees announced a partnership with Manchester City FC to form the NY FC, the only NYC entry in the MLS (Major League Soccer), beginning in 2015. The Yankees organization, under the ownership of the Steinbrenners, never rests on its past achievements. Thus, another press conference was held at Yankee Stadium on Monday afternoon to detail the partnership agreement with the Big 10 Conference.
Starting in late December of 2014, the Big 10 will replace the Big 12 as one of the two participants in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl, played annually several days after Christmas at Yankee Stadium. The partnership will last for eight years, through 2021.
General managing partner of the Yankees Hal Steinbrenner spoke of his father’s love for college football and his connection to the Big 10, “The Big Ten Conference playing college football at Yankee Stadium is something I know my father would be proud to see come to fruition. He had a great passion for college football and spoke glowingly of his involvement with several of the conference’s programs.”
Big 10 Commissioner James E. Delaney expressed his desire to make the college football powerhouse conference truly become a national entity and play in New York City, “Once we saw the success of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl, it became obvious that being in the media capital of the world at one of sports’ most renowned venues was a natural pairing.”
Delaney did not state which team in the conference standing would participate in each year’s bowl game but did promise, “We’re going to try to get a minimum of six and a maximum of eight teams. We expect to provide a number of iconic Big 10 brands here.”
At the conference, a question was raised, because of the connection between the Steinbrenner family and UNC (University of North Carolina) as to whether the ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) would replace the Big East once its contract with the Pinstripe Bowl ends. Yankees president Randy Levine responded, “That’s for another day.” It appears fairly clear that in the future the Pinstripe Bowl will feature the big 10 against the ACC.
During its three years of existence, the New Era Pinstripe Bowl has grown in attendance and in TV ratings. The interest in the bowl game in the Bronx can only increase with the yearly presence of a Big 10 team.
Tex Strikes Back
Yankees get to Masterson and Indians despite no-decision for Pettitte
By Rich Mancuso
BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 4- The last time Justin Masterson of the Cleveland Indians pitched against the New York Yankees he was almost perfect. He threw a complete game shutout in a 1-0 Indians win in the first game of a doubleheader May 13th at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
Monday night in the Bronx, with the Yankees Andy Pettitte on the mound, returning from the disabled list, Masterson could not duplicate what he did in Cleveland. Mark Teixeira touched the Indians right hander for a grand slam home run in the third inning and the Yankees never looked back taking the first of a three-game series 7-4.
The game also saw the return of former Yankee Nick Swisher to the Stadium. In three at bats, he walked, scored and drove in a run for the Indians and received a huge ovation from the Yankee Stadium crowd.
Teixeira returned from the 60-day disabled list Friday night against the Boston Red Sox and was 1-for-9 including a run and walk prior to hitting his eighth career grand slam. It was also the first grand slam hit by the Yankees this season.
“Tex is an RBI machine,” commented Yankees manager Joe Girardi. Indeed, the Yankees are hoping this is one of many home runs to come as they have missed his offense in the middle of their lineup.
Masterson allowed seven runs in 6.1 innings. Two of his 9-hits went for home runs. Travis Hafner also connected in the seventh inning. He hit a solo home run to right with one out, his 9th of the season that gave New York their 7th and final run.
He had not allowed a home run to the Yankees in his career prior to his start Monday night.
“Three hanging pitches on the home runs,” commented Masterson, “And one up and away to Hafner. I wasn’t able to make one when I needed to,” he said about his pitch selection.
Indians manager Terry Francona said about Masterson, “I actually think he had good stuff the whole night. He made some mistakes when he got ahead of the count to the bottom of the order. Then he made a real good pitch to Cano (Robinson) and we had a chance to get out of it, but he left a first pitch fastball and let Teixeira get his arms extended.”
“First home run of the year is always good,” said Teixeira. He said it was a big home run as Masterson is one of the elite pitchers in the American League. “I know it will take me a few weeks to get back in the rhythm of playing every day and seeing big league pitching but like I said this is a good first step.”
Pettitte making his 500th career start allowed 4-runs and seven hits in 4.2 innings. “It’s disappointing,” he said about leaving the game early and feeling a little tired. “I am not happy with the results but it was a good win for us, we needed that.”
Mariano Rivera tossed a scoreless ninth inning and recorded his 20th save.
NOTES: Before the game, the Yankees made room for Pettitte on the roster and optioned outfielder Brennan Boesch to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre. The club also released outfielder Ben Francisco from the roster….
Robinson Cano, 1-for-5 has hit safely in 15 of his last 16 games….Lyle Overbay, 1-for-3, started in right field, It was his first career Major League appearance at a defensive position other than first base…
Yankees principal owner Hal Steinbrenner before the game met with the media after a press conference to announce the agreement with the Big-10 college football conference and the Pinstripe Bowl that the Yankees host. But the attention and questions centered on injured third baseman Alex Rodriguez who may return sometime in late July or August.
“There have been no doubt been times that we’ve been disappointed in him and we’ve conveyed that to him,” he said. He understands that.” The reference was referring to the huge contract and Rodriguez not living up to expectations with injuries and the constant cloud of steroid allegations around him…
David Phelps (3-3, 4.65 ERA) gets the start for New York Tuesday night opposing left hander Scott Kazmir (3-2.)
Comment Rich Mancuso: Ring786@aol.com
By Rich Mancuso
BRONX, NEW YORK, JUNE 4- The last time Justin Masterson of the Cleveland Indians pitched against the New York Yankees he was almost perfect. He threw a complete game shutout in a 1-0 Indians win in the first game of a doubleheader May 13th at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
Monday night in the Bronx, with the Yankees Andy Pettitte on the mound, returning from the disabled list, Masterson could not duplicate what he did in Cleveland. Mark Teixeira touched the Indians right hander for a grand slam home run in the third inning and the Yankees never looked back taking the first of a three-game series 7-4.
The game also saw the return of former Yankee Nick Swisher to the Stadium. In three at bats, he walked, scored and drove in a run for the Indians and received a huge ovation from the Yankee Stadium crowd.
Teixeira returned from the 60-day disabled list Friday night against the Boston Red Sox and was 1-for-9 including a run and walk prior to hitting his eighth career grand slam. It was also the first grand slam hit by the Yankees this season.
“Tex is an RBI machine,” commented Yankees manager Joe Girardi. Indeed, the Yankees are hoping this is one of many home runs to come as they have missed his offense in the middle of their lineup.
Masterson allowed seven runs in 6.1 innings. Two of his 9-hits went for home runs. Travis Hafner also connected in the seventh inning. He hit a solo home run to right with one out, his 9th of the season that gave New York their 7th and final run.
He had not allowed a home run to the Yankees in his career prior to his start Monday night.
“Three hanging pitches on the home runs,” commented Masterson, “And one up and away to Hafner. I wasn’t able to make one when I needed to,” he said about his pitch selection.
Indians manager Terry Francona said about Masterson, “I actually think he had good stuff the whole night. He made some mistakes when he got ahead of the count to the bottom of the order. Then he made a real good pitch to Cano (Robinson) and we had a chance to get out of it, but he left a first pitch fastball and let Teixeira get his arms extended.”
“First home run of the year is always good,” said Teixeira. He said it was a big home run as Masterson is one of the elite pitchers in the American League. “I know it will take me a few weeks to get back in the rhythm of playing every day and seeing big league pitching but like I said this is a good first step.”
Pettitte making his 500th career start allowed 4-runs and seven hits in 4.2 innings. “It’s disappointing,” he said about leaving the game early and feeling a little tired. “I am not happy with the results but it was a good win for us, we needed that.”
Mariano Rivera tossed a scoreless ninth inning and recorded his 20th save.
NOTES: Before the game, the Yankees made room for Pettitte on the roster and optioned outfielder Brennan Boesch to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre. The club also released outfielder Ben Francisco from the roster….
Robinson Cano, 1-for-5 has hit safely in 15 of his last 16 games….Lyle Overbay, 1-for-3, started in right field, It was his first career Major League appearance at a defensive position other than first base…
Yankees principal owner Hal Steinbrenner before the game met with the media after a press conference to announce the agreement with the Big-10 college football conference and the Pinstripe Bowl that the Yankees host. But the attention and questions centered on injured third baseman Alex Rodriguez who may return sometime in late July or August.
“There have been no doubt been times that we’ve been disappointed in him and we’ve conveyed that to him,” he said. He understands that.” The reference was referring to the huge contract and Rodriguez not living up to expectations with injuries and the constant cloud of steroid allegations around him…
David Phelps (3-3, 4.65 ERA) gets the start for New York Tuesday night opposing left hander Scott Kazmir (3-2.)
Comment Rich Mancuso: Ring786@aol.com
Monday, June 3, 2013
Highbridge News: Puerto Rican Day Parade
Highbridge News: Puerto Rican Day Parade: The Grand Concourse was a sea of red, white and blue as the borough's Puerto Rican heritage was on display during the annual Bronx Pu...
Puerto Rican Day Parade
The Grand Concourse was a sea of red, white and blue as the borough's Puerto Rican heritage was on display during the annual Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Photos by Gary Quintal and Seitu Oronde
Monday, May 20, 2013
Highbridge News: Grand Jury Indicts Drug Gang
Highbridge News: Grand Jury Indicts Drug Gang: BRONX, NEW YORK, MAY 20- District Attorney Robert T. Johnson announced that a grand jury has indicted 37 alleged drug dealers from rival c...
Grand Jury Indicts Drug Gang
BRONX, NEW YORK, MAY 20- District Attorney Robert T. Johnson announced that a grand jury has indicted 37 alleged drug dealers from rival crews in the Highbridge section of the Bronx following an 11-month long investigation.
The grand jury returned a 124-count indictment charging the defendants with conspiracy to sell narcotics, criminal sale and possession of narcotics, attempted murder, assault, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal sale and possession of marijuana, and possession of ammunition. According to the indictment, the alleged conspiracy occurred between May 10, 2008 and May 10, 2013.
It is alleged that the defendants, belonged to either the ‘Woodycrime’ crew or ‘165th and Nelson’ crew, and “acted-in-concert” in engaging in more than 100 drug transactions of varying quantities, with undercover detectives during the course of the investigation.
The overwhelming majority of the illegal drug sales occurred on a one block stretch of 165th Street between Woodcrest and Nelson Avenues, where all of the defendants resided.
Luis “Lou” Pacheco, 21, was charged in connection with two separate shootings. In one incident, which occurred on November 9, 2011, Pacheco allegedly shot Nicholas Barbour in the back with a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol. Barbour was struck when Pacheco allegedly fired several shots at a moving minivan on West 165th Street and Woodycrest Avenue. The gunfire is believed to be tied to an unknown issue arising from an attempt to purchase marijuana.
Pacheco was indicted for attempted murder in the second degree, assault in the first and second degrees, and criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. He is facing a maximum sentence of up to 25 years imprisonment if convicted of the most serious offense, attempted murder. The other shooting for which Pacheco was indicted occurred on January 16, 2011 when he allegedly fired in the direction of a crowd of people striking Marvin Fortuna in the hand. That shooting occurred on East 161st Street and Gerard Avenue during an altercation outside a coffee shop. Pacheco was charged with assault in the third degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, and Reckless Endangerment in the first degree. The most serious offense, criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree is punishable by a maximum sentence of up to fifteen years imprisonment if convicted.
Pacheco, an alleged principal player in the ‘Woodycrime’ crew, was arraigned before Acting State Supreme Court Justice Steven Barrett and was ordered held without bail. Another alleged leader of the ‘Woodcrime’ crew Christian Caban, 27, was also remanded while bail for a third alleged principal player, Marvin Gamoneda, 27, was set at $350,000 bond or $250,000 cash.
Of the 37 defendants named in the indictment, 25 have been taken into custody. More arrests are expected and additional charges are expected to be filed in this continuing investigation as a result of the seizure of illegal weapons and narcotics when investigators executed arrest and search warrants pursuant to this indictment. The most serious conspiracy charge against the defendants, conspiracy in the third degree, is punishable by a maximum sentence of up to seven years imprisonment if convicted. The most serious drug charge, criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, is punishable by a maximum sentence of up to nine years imprisonment on each count, if convicted, depending on their prior criminal records.
The charges in the indictment are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
District Attorney Johnson acknowledged the following for their efforts in building this case: the NYPD Bronx Narcotics Division’s Operation Good Neighbor; the 44th Precinct Detective Squad; and the 44th Precinct Anti-Crime Patrol Unit.
Assistant District Attorney Terry Gensler, of the Gangs / Major Case Bureau is prosecuting the case under the supervision of Assistant District Attorney Edward Talty, Chief of the Gangs / Major Case Bureau.
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