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By Shamiza A. Ally, M.D., pediatrician, Montefiore Einstein Bronx Voice  July 16, 2025  BRONX - Growing up in the South Bronx as a kid brings back fond memories for me, especially summertime fun. Whether it was cooling off at Orchard Beach, going to Mullaly pool with family, learning to ride a bike, or just sitting on the steps of my building on the Grand Concourse listening to music, waiting for the ice cream truck to come by, the sights and sounds of summer in the Bronx are forever cherished. ‘School’s out! Summer is finally here” is the cheer in every town.  On your mark, get set, and go!  But wait…not so fast. The key to having fun is to practice being safe, smart, and sensible. There is no fun in getting hurt, going to the Emergency Room, and having your summer cancelled.  Here are some helpful tips to know before you go! The top five summer safety tips to keep the fun rolling al...
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Straphanger Knocked Out at Yankee Stadium



Flannel Wearing Attackers Punch Out Man Waiting for a Train- DA Says


By Dan Gesslein 

Bronx Voice

June 26, 2023


BRONX - Police are looking for two men who knocked out a fellow straphanger during an argument at the Yankee Stadium subway station.




At around 8:30 pm on May 6, a 49-year-old man was standing at the mezzanine of the Yankee Stadium subway station on 161st Street. Cops said the straphanger then got into a verbal dispute with two other men waiting for a Number 4 train.




As the argument got heated it turned violent. Cops said the two men then began to repeatedly punch the straphanger in the face. 





The victim fell to the ground unconscious and the attackers fled the station on foot, investigators said.





EMS rushed the victim to NYC Health and Hospitals/ Lincoln. After he was revived, the victim was treated for minor injuries and is listed in stable condition. 




Police released surveillance video of the men at the subway station. Both suspects are described as males with a medium complexion and slim builds. The suspects are said to be approximately 5 foot 8 inches tall, and approximately 30 to 40-years-old.


Bother suspects were last seen wearing baseball caps and hoodies.


The first suspect was seen wearing an orange or red flannel hoodie and a red Chicago Bulls baseball cap.


The second suspect was seen wearing a black baseball cap with white writing and a black, white and gray hoodie with a white t-shirt.


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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