Throggs Neck News: Worker Killed in Freak Accident

Throggs Neck News: Worker Killed in Freak Accident: Worker Killed in Freak Accident #NYPD #FreakAccident By David Greene BRONX, NEW YORK, JANUARY 14- Investigators continue to p...

Worker Killed in Freak Accident

Worker Killed in Freak Accident

#NYPD #FreakAccident

By David Greene

BRONX, NEW YORK, JANUARY 14- Investigators continue to piece together the events that led up to a worker being sucked into a cement-mixer in Hunts Point. Officials say the man died instantly.

Officers from the 41st Precinct were called to the intersection of Fox Street and Simpson Street in the Hunts Point section at 1:21 p.m. on January 6.

Cops say the victim was "unconscious and unresponsive," with severe trauma to his body. Officials would use a sheet to cover the gruesome scene as they investigated.

After a preliminary investigation conducted by the NYPD's Crash Investigation Squad, officials say the victim, identified as Edraz Lopez, 46, of Queens, NY., was having a mechanical problem with his 1996 Freightliner cement truck.

One police source explained, "When the victim went underneath the vehicle he became pinned in the rotating cement mixer.”

Paramedics arrived and quickly pronounced Lopez dead at the scene.

Lopez, who worked for Cova Concrete Corporation in Jamaica, NY., was delivering the cement to a construction site at the location at the time of his death.

Calls to Cova went straight to voice-mail, where a voice offered,

"Happy Holidays." The company later declined to comment on the incident.

Pain in the Ass Gunman Caught on Tape

Pain in the Ass Gunman Caught on Tape

#NYPD #Gunman

BRONX, NEW YORK, JANUARY 14- Cops are looking for a real dumb ass who was caught on tape shooting a man in front of his home.

Surveillance video shows the man pulling out a revolver and opening fire at around 11:55 p.m. on December 19. Cops say the gunman targeted his victim as the man stood outside his Sedgwick Avenue home. One bullet struck the victim in his buttocks.

The gunman is described as Hispanic with a light complexion. 

Anyone with information is urged to call CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 577-TIPS. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or texting their tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are confidential.

Throggs Neck News: Spirit of Giving Continues

Throggs Neck News: Spirit of Giving Continues: Spirit of Giving Continues Pols Hand out Gifts at 3 Kings Celebration #3KingsDay BRONX, NEW YORK, JANUARY 12- State Senator Jeff ...

Spirit of Giving Continues

Spirit of Giving Continues

Pols Hand out Gifts at 3 Kings Celebration

#3KingsDay

BRONX, NEW YORK, JANUARY 12- State Senator Jeff Klein, together with Assemblyman Luis Sepúlveda and District Leader Julia Rodriguez hosted the 2nd annual Three Kings Day celebration on January 11th. 

More than 200 community members, families and children came together to celebrate the

Feast of the Epiphany -- featuring a special appearance by a talented magician, music by the Church of the Holy Family choir and school choir, an animated narration of the nativity scene and a fun-filled toy giveaway for children.

“At our second annual Three Kings Day celebration, I couldn’t be happier or more proud to see all of you out here celebrating together. This is a special holiday for so many of our friends, neighbors and community members,” said Senator Jeff Klein. “In a short period of time, this event has grown to be a tremendous success and I would like to thank my colleagues Assemblyman Sepúlveda and District Leader Julia Rodriguez for helping to make that happen. I wish all of you a happy holiday and health, joy and prosperity in the New Year.”

"What makes the holiday season so beautiful is the feeling of community that is indelibly woven into our daily lives," said Assemblyman Sepúlveda. "This Three Kings Day event is a time when our community comes together again at the close of the Christmas season in the hopes that we may maintain those feeling of charity and kindness for the months ahead. Our celebration aims to continue this trend into the new year as a reminder that such good will should be a part of our daily lives."

The celebration began in the early afternoon, where members of the community followed in a spirited procession from Roselyn Johnson Democratic Headquarters to Mechler Hall

at the Church of the Holy Family. The program kicked off with a performance by the school choir, followed by a selection of songs in spanish and a narration of the nativity scene by the church choir. Guests enjoyed light snacks and refreshments including hot dogs, juice, coffee and more. Children in attendance were given a special toy at the end of the event, including stuffed animals, toy cars, and board games like Monopoly or Clue.

“I want to thank Senator Klein and Assemblyman Sepulveda for putting together this wonderful event and bringing the community together. Three Kings Day is one of my favorite holidays and this is such a wonderful way to celebrate. Because of their efforts, I’m already looking forward to next year,” added District Leader Julia Rodriguez.

Throggs Neck News: Let it Snow

Throggs Neck News: Let it Snow: Let it Snow #Bronx Zoo BRONX, NEW YORK, JANUARY 9 - Snow Leopards enjoy a wrestle in the snow at the Bronx Zoo.WCS’s (Wildlife Cons...

Let it Snow

Let it Snow

#Bronx Zoo

BRONX, NEW YORK, JANUARY 9- Snow Leopards enjoy a wrestle in the snow at the Bronx Zoo.WCS’s (Wildlife Conservation Society) Bronx Zoo received .7 inches of snow today, and earlier this week on Tuesday it received 1 inch. These five photos highlight a few animals enjoying the season’s first snowfall.

Photos by Julie Larsen Maher © WCS