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Fish & chips at Bread & Brine restaurant. -Photo by Morris Gut By Morris Gut  Bronx Voice  June 28, 2025 NEW YORK - Get some great seats for the fireworks and some great food during the July 4th holiday. MAMMA FRANCESCA ON THE SOUND  Check out the views on the rear enclosed deck and view random fireworks. When Nick DiCostanzo was growing up on the Island of Ischia on the Coast of Naples in Italy, his earliest memories where of the simple seaside meals he would enjoy with his family, farm-to-table and of course sea-to-table. As proprietor of Mamma Francesca in New Rochelle for nearly 40 years, located on the banks of Long Island Sound with 6-story views of the ‘Queen City’s’ seafaring boat clubs, this culinary philosophy still holds true. Italian/American specialties include freshly made Manicotti, Ravioli, Calamari Fritti, Ischia Salad, Chicken Parmigiana, Misto Frutti di Mare. On occasion, Rabbit ...

Gunman Opens Fire Blocks Away from Bronx Zoo



By Dan Gesslein 

Bronx Voice 

August 31, 2023 


BRONX - A gunman opened fire on the street two blocks away from the Bronx Zoo, cops said. 




Police released surveillance video of the suspects in connection with the shooting.  At around 3 pm on August 28, an unknown male pulled out a gun and fired off numerous rounds towards a group of people in front of 997 East 179 Street. 




After the shooting the gunman and three other people were seen walking  away westbound on East 179th Street. 



No one was injured in the shooting. 



The shooting took place in front of the Lambert Houses a mere two blocks away from the Bronx Zoo. 


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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