1. Beer run turns violent
A man was stabbed during an altercation with a stranger—although he was so drunk he cannot remember what prompted the violent argument, according to …
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By Anthony Capote
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1/26/17
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1. Teen stands up to robbers
A 13-year-old boy stood up to a pair of would-be robbers on a basketball court last week, when he refused to hand over his phone.
The teen had just …
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By Anthony Capote
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1/18/17
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Really bad first date
1. One man’s plans for his first encounter with a friend he had met online went terribly wrong when he went to see her in person – and was attacked and …
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By Anthony Capote
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1/11/17
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Sneaker salesman robbed
1. A 19-year-old man who was meeting with an acquaintance to sell him two pairs of sneakers instead got the sneakers stolen by that acquaintance, police …
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By Anthony Capote
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1/4/17
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Carjacker throws out passenger to steal car
1. A couple’s car was stolen, while one of them was still in it, according to police.
They said a 27-year-old man left his …
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Woman robbed in Van Cortlandt Village
1. Three unknown men robbed a 43-year-old woman in front of 3971 Gouverneur Ave., while she was walking home at about 8 p.m. on Dec. 7.
Police said …
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By Anthony Capote
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12/15/16
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The Press has received many responses to the Dec. 8 article and editorial about towing.
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Masked assailants rob jogger
1. Four men wearing ski masks have attacked and robbed a 15-year-old jogger in Vinmont Veterans Park, according to police.
Police said the victim was …
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By Anthony Capote
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12/8/16
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Shooting victim reluctant to talk
1. Police say a man was shot four times in the face and torso by an unknown assailant, but wasn’t too keen on talking about it.
It happened on …
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Shots fired on Webb Ave
1. According to a report from the Deputy Commissioner of Public Information, an unknown person shot a firearm a 2 p.m. on Sunday.
It happened in front of …
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By Anthony Capote
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11/10/16
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