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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...
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Cops Nab Pantsless Man in Attempted Rape of 70 Year Old

The NYPD made an arrest in the attempted rape of a 70-year-old. The arrest came after cops released this surveillance video of a man with no pants inside an apartment building stairwell. -Photo by NYPD
The NYPD made an arrest in the attempted rape of a 70-year-old. The arrest came after cops released this surveillance video of a man with no pants inside an apartment building stairwell. -Photo by NYPD


By Dan Gesslein

Bronx Voice

April 22, 2025


BRONX - A man caught pantsless on surveillance video, has been charged in the attempted rape of a 70-year-old woman in the Bronx, cop said. 



The NYPD announced the arrest of 50-year-old Oswaldo Ramos in connection with a sexual assault on April 18. Ramos was charged with attempted rape in the first degree and burglary in the first degree. 


The NYPD charged a Bronx man with attempted rape. -Photo by NYPD
The NYPD charged a Bronx man with attempted rape. -Photo by NYPD

Cops made an arrest after the release of a photo and surveillance video in connection with the attempted rape of an elderly woman. In the video the suspect is seen entering an apartment stairwell from the roof door. He wore a winter coat and hat but no pants and only one sock. The man was seen carrying his pants as he descended the stairs. 



A close up still of the suspect’s face was also released. 


At around 1 pm on April 18, a 70-year-old woman was approached from behind in the vicinity of Creston Avenue and East 184 Street. Cops said the man tried to rape the woman but fled. 


The NYPD today announced Ramos’ arrest and charges. 




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Location: Creston Ave & E 184th St, Bronx, NY 10468, USA

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