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Bronx News: Who’s Banking on Big Bucks from Casinos? New York’s Transit System

  The MTA is projecting billions in revenue from proposed NYC-based gaming halls, which are poised to win up to three licenses later this year. This article originally appeared in The City. By Jose Martinez and Lauren Hartley Bronx Voice October 23, 2025 BRONX NEWS - New York’s mass-transit system is banking on billions of dollars from the state’s bet to bring full-scale casinos to the city. With three gaming-palace proposals still on the table — two in Queens and one in The Bronx — the MTA is counting on close to $2 billion through 2029 just from casino-licensing fees earmarked for the transportation authority’s annual operating budget. Billions more could come from tax revenue, depending on how licenses are awarded.  “More service, better service, no layoffs,” Janno Lieber , MTA chairperson and chief executive, said Oct. 10 in response to a question from THE CITY about the potential impact of casinos on the transit system. “That’s what we accomplished thank...

Gas Station Gunman Image Caught on Video

Victim Sprayed Gunman with Gas as He Tried to Rob Him 

Police are searching for this man in connection with the shooting of a man in the face at a Bronx gas station. -Photo by NYPD



UPDATE…


By Dan Gesslein 

Bronx Voice 

March 3, 2023 


BRONX - A shootout with gasoline and bullets took place at a Bronx service station, cops revealed in new information. The victim, who is fighting for his life, sprayed his attacker with gas when the gunman tried to rob him. 




Police released surveillance video which showed the masked gunman drive up to the service station in a white Mercedes at around 12:45 am this morning. A 51-year-old man was pumping gas for his white Land Rover at the Gulf Gas Station at 1805 Webster Avenue. 





The video shows the Mercedes pull up to the pump next to the victim and the masked robber exits the car. He walks over to the victim and tries to rip the chain from the victim’s neck while pointing a gun at him. 


Cops are looking for this white Mercedes in connection with a shooting at a Bronx gas station. -Photo by NYPD

Cops say the victim sprayed the robber with gasoline. He responded by opening fire. One bullet struck the victim in the face. The gunman jumped back in his car and drove off. 

ELDERLY MAN MUGGED IN CHARLOTTE GARDENS BRONX


BRONX - An elderly man was mugged walking down the street in the Charlotte Gardens section of the Bronx.

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The victim was rushed to St. Barnabas hospital where he is listed in critical but stable condition. 




The gunman is described as a male in his 30s with a dark complexion. He is 5 foot 11, 180 to 190 pounds with a thin build. 


Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. 


All calls are strictly confidential.


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