Throggs Neck News: Pope Visit Can’t Stop Gun Violence

Throggs Neck News: Pope Visit Can’t Stop Gun Violence: Pope Visit Can’t Stop Gun Violence By Dan Gesslein BRONX, NEW YORK (BRONX NEWS)- Guess the Pope’s visit to New York ...

Pope Visit Can’t Stop Gun Violence

Pope Visit Can’t Stop Gun Violence

By Dan Gesslein

BRONX, NEW YORK (BRONX NEWS)- Guess the Pope’s visit to New York didn’t curb violence in the Bronx. Another day time shooting has rocked the borough- this time with fatal results.

Police released a video from a local store which shows a man opening fire on a Kingsbridge street. The incident took place around 2:49 p.m. on September 20. Police found 24-year-old David Hooks lying on the street with a gunshot wound to the torso. He was pronounced DOA at St. Barnabas Hospital.

In the video it appears the man is being chased by a duo. The gunman turns and opens fire. One of the two men turned and ran back down the street. The other man tried to escape by ducking behind a van. The gunman is then seen running in the street and apparently firing at the man who ducked for cover.

The gunman is described as a black male, mid 20's, approximately 5 foot 7, tall, goatee with his hair in long braids. He was last seen wearing a dark black t-shirt, white sneakers and gray pants with a black stripe.

Anyone with information is urged to call CRIMESTOPPERS (800) 577-TIPS. All calls are
confidential.

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Throggs Neck News: Schumer Praises #Boehner

Throggs Neck News: Schumer Praises #Boehner: Schumer Praises #Boehner BRONX, NEW YORK (BRONX NEWS)-  As Conservative voters cheered the resignation of Speaker John Boehner, fe...

Schumer Praises #Boehner

Schumer Praises #Boehner

BRONX, NEW YORK (BRONX NEWS)-  As Conservative voters cheered the resignation of Speaker John Boehner, fellow senators are singing the Speaker’s praise.

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer released the following statement:

“Speaker John Boehner is a decent, principled conservative man who tried to do the right thing under almost impossible circumstances. He will be missed by Republicans and Democrats alike.

“Let us hope the Republican majority, which Speaker Boehner played a large role in creating, learns the right lesson from his resignation: to work with Democrats in a constructive way, rather than let a handful of extreme right-wingers dictate his party’s policy.”

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Fordham News: #Yogi Berra Will not be Forgotten

Fordham News: #Yogi Berra Will not be Forgotten: #Yogi Berra Will not be Forgotten  By Howard Goldin BRONX, NEW YORK (BRONX NEWS)- “It’s not over until it’s over.’” Unfortu...

Throggs Neck News: #Pope Watch

Throggs Neck News: #Pope Watch: #Pope Watch Fordham Prepares for #PopeFrancis’ Visit Will Stream Papal Speech By Joana Mercuri Fordham University BR...

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Fordham Prepares for #PopeFrancis’ Visit

Will Stream Papal Speech

By Joana Mercuri

Fordham University

BRONX, NEW YORK (BRONX NEWS)- There is just one day until Pope Francis arrives in New York City as part of his visit to the United States, and Fordham is making arrangements to get the University community as involved as possible.

In the days leading up to the pope’s visit, Fordham has been preparing “spiritually and pastorally” in every way it can, said Lito Salazar, SJ, executive director of campus ministry. “We are encouraging daily and Sunday Mass homilists to consider invoking Pope Francis’ words or commenting on his global pastoral ministry whenever relevant to unpacking Scriptures at liturgical celebrations,” Father Lito said.

“In addition, the intentions of the pope and his visit have been and will continue to be in the intercessory prayers of the faithful. The Holy Hour devotion set for Mondays will have the same intention.”

Watch the pope live

The pope’s address to the United Nations, which takes place Friday, Sept. 25 at 8:30 a.m., will also be live streamed from the McGinley lobby at Rose Hill; Lowenstein 2nd floor plaza at Lincoln Center; and Room 228 at Westchester.

In addition, students can enter into a lottery to win a ticket to that evening’s papal Mass at Madison Square Garden. The lottery can be found in the student tab at my.fordham.edu.

Students and community members will also have the opportunity to pray evening vespers along with the pope as he leads evening prayer at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Thursday, Sept 24. Beginning 6:45 p.m., the vespers will be streamed at University Church and Our Lady’s Chapel at Rose Hill and at Blessed Rupert Mayer, SJ Chapel at Lincoln Center.

Community service

On Saturday, Sept. 26, students are invited to participate in a community service project in honor of the pope’s visit. Participants will join Habitat for Humanity’s Pope Francis House in Yonkers to help construct homes.

“Care for the poor and the marginalized is a central theme of Pope Francis’ papacy, and using our gifts and talents to care for the needs of others is something that’s part of Fordham’s identity as a Catholic and Jesuit school,” said Conor O’Kane, director of campus ministry at Rose Hill.

“The pope has an authenticity and spiritual freedom that resonates with our students,” O’Kane said. “His leadership and emphasis on what it means to be a person of faith in the world today is a question that’s relevant to all of our students. So his messages have been animating all that we say and do here [in campus ministry].”

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