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A photo taken from video surveillance of two armed carjackers who stole a 2020 Mercedes Benz from a 29-year old victim on Lydig Avenue on, August, 8.
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Montefiore’s Wakefield Hospital, a designated Baby Friendly hospital, held educational activities during World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) to share information about the benefits of breastfeeding, provide guidance on how to support families, and connect with the community and answer their questions. for new
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The attacker then proceeded to walk away.
A deranged customer threw a “brick” threw a bodega’s window, ripped the door off its hinges and then threatened an employee with a gun, the NYPD says. The wild incident was caught on video.
Cops say at around 11:30 pm on August 12, a customer got into a heated argument with a 31-year-old employee at a grocery store at 218 East 170th Street. The customer went outside and threw a large object shaped like a brick into the store’s window. He then grabbed the front door and slammed it back and forth ripping the door from its hinges. The door was left with shattered glass and hanging by a thread.
He is described as a man with with a dark complexion, a thin build and facial hair. He was last seen wearing a dark colored Yankees baseball hat, a white t-shirt, blue shorts and white sneakers. Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at
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In front of 1365 Sheridan Avenue the attacker turned, lifted up his shirt to reveal the black handgun in his waistband. The employee told the NYPD as he showed him the gun the suspect said, “Look what I got.”
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CAUGHT ON VIDEO- A customer rips the front door off a Bronx bodega. The little temper tantrum will cost the store’s owner $3,500 to repair. As the attacker walked away the employee ran after him. He caught up with the the customer a few blocks away.
By Dan Gesslein
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By David Greene Police are looking for a group of men wanted in connection with the 'smash and grab' robbery of two jewelry stores that took place just blocks away and five days apart that totaled nearly $3 million. The gang could be responsible for as many as 20 similar crimes since February.
The other three suspects are described as dark-skinned males in their 20's, all with slim builds and all wearing dark clothing, dark colored face masks and gloves. Marjory Amoros, the CONTINUED ON PAGE 5Cops look on at a smashed display case inside Revel Jewelers on East Fordham Road netted a gang of ten thieves $800,000 in high-end jewelry on August 10.
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In the latest incident police were called to Revel Jewelers, located at 306 East Fordham Road, at 7 p.m. on August 10. According to published reports, a group of 10 masked individuals entered the store, one flashed a handgun as other members sprayed workers with bear repellent. Members of the gang then smashed display cases and made off with $800,000 in jewels. On August 5, at 2:38 p.m., just five days earlier and three blocks away from Revel, police were called to Rocco's Jewelry, located at 2521 Webster Avenue, on the Fordham Manor - Kingsbridge Heights border. At the time police stated that four men brazenly entered the shop and smashed at least two display cases with a hammer. One witness reported that the men jumped into a waiting vehicle, police say with over $2 million in diamond rings and other high-end jewelry.
Video released by the NYPD shows the man who was initially buzzed in, stood outside as a lookout.
One police source told the Bronx Voice at the time, "An unknown individual approached the front door and was buzzed inside of the store by an employee. The individual then held the door open for an additional three individuals. Once inside the store, the three individuals used a hammer to smash open the display case and removed a large amount of high-end diamond jewelry."
Smash, grab jewel thieves looked at for 19 cases?
The police source added that the suspects placed the jewelry in bags and fled with those bags, southbound on Webster Avenue. The official reported that the total value of the stolen gems was worth approximately $2.15 million. No injuries were reported. According to their website, Rocco's specializes in diamond rings, the most expensive being a 9 carrot, 14k white and rose gold men's diamond wing that retails for $8,999.99.Atthe time the police source was asked if the robbery at Rocco's was connected to a string of at least 19 similar smash and grab robberies across New York City and Yonkers that have been reported since February. The official replied, "Can't confirm at this time."
Upon arrival, police immediately pulled down the stores' iron gate however, a smashed display case could be seen from the street, with broken glass and other debris on the floor.
The following day the NYPD released surveillance video of the four suspects-the first suspect who entered the store is described as a dark-skinned male in his 20's, with a slim build and wearing a black baseball cap, white t-shirt and black jeans, black sneakers and wearing black sunglasses.
Back on May 4 the NYPD issued an alert for a smash and grab gang wanted in connection to similar robberies within 7 Bronx and 3 Queens Precincts. The first incident was reported on February 25 at 259 East 138 Street in the confines of the 40th Precinct.Another incident was reported on April 3, at 1627 Westchester Avenue within the 43rd Precinct. The three bandits made off with $50,000 worth of jewelry before fleeing in a black vehicle. On May 1, two bandits struck a jewelry store located at 2142 White Plains Road within the confines of the 49th Precinct, again smashing a display case with a sledgehammer, stealing $20,000 in gold chains and pendants.According to published reports, Yonkers police were called to Golden Square Jewelry at 28 South Broadway after 4 men used a sledgehammer to smash the store's front window.Yonkers police arrested 3 of the 4 men: Nykem Alston, 21; Alfred Long, 35; and Alexander Wilson, 21, all from the Bronx and were charged with robbery, grand larceny andTheburglary.NYPD's May 4th alert reported 16 similar crimes, but only detailed four of the incidents. The Bronx Voice has made several requests for the complete list, but those requests have gone unanswered. Both Rocco's and Revel have declined to comment on theAnyonethefts. with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 577TIPS, all calls will remain confidential.
Having watched the surveillance video released by police in Yonkers after 3 men from the Bronx were arrested after a Yonkers heist, Amoros recalled, "I was like... that's the guy who's always outside my store and I know that face." She added, "But I have no proof it was them.”
Smash, grab jewel thieves looked at for 19 cases? the incident nearly 4 months earlier.Slamming the issue of bail reform, Amoros fumed, "What do you do with the law now and what's going on? They're taken in and they're out the next day.”
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 owner of Grand Jewelers on the Grand Concourse in Fordham Heights, which was robbed on April 29 of $121,000 in jewels, stated on August 8, "It's a lot of money and believe it or not the detective that's on my case has not contacted me since"
Broken glass litters a jewelry display case that was smashed during a smash and grab robbery at Rocco's Jewelers on Webster Avenue on August 5.
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The suspects fled with the victim's vehicle, which was last observed on Farmers Boulevard in Queens.
The NYPD is looking for a gang of thieves who have now committed at least nine carjackings reported in the Bronx and Queens. The individuals have approached male drivers in the evenings, brandished a weapon and stole high valued vehicles, mostly BMWs and Mercedes Benz.
A photo taken from video surveillance of two armed carjackers who stole a 2020 Mercedes Benz from a 29-year old victim on Lydig Avenue on, August, 8.
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The gang struck again in Queens minutes later, when at 5:16 p.m. two suspects in a Toyota Highlander pulled in front of a 69-year-old male victim who was sitting inside a 2018 Porsche. Once again, the suspects displayed a black firearm and fled in the victim's vehicle, headed westbound along Merrick Boulevard.BeforeAugust 8th was over, the gang returned to the
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Officials from the NYPD announced the citywide robbery pattern on August 11, the incidents having taken place within the 45th, 49th and 113th Precinct in Queens. The NYPD said the first carjacking was reported at 11:35 p.m. on August 1, on the 1600 block of Lurting Avenue. One unidentified police official stated, "Five individuals inside a black Toyota Rav4, pulled alongside a 25-year-old male victim as he was exiting his gray 2011 Hyundai Sonata." The official continued, "The individuals approached, with one individual brandishing a knife and punching the victim in the left eye."
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Carjackers sought in 9 robberies in Bronx, Queens
The second incident was reported at 4:40 p.m. on August 5, outside of 2768 Morgan Avenue, in the confines of the 49th Precinct. Police say in that incident three individuals pulled up in a gray Nissan SUV and stopped, blocking the 51-year-old victim inside his white 2020 BMW. Two of the individuals approached the victim and displayed black firearms, before forcing the man out of his car and drove away with his vehicle and an I-Phone 13 ProTheMax.third incident was reported at 9:50 p.m. August 7, outside of 2750 Latting Street within the 45th Precinct command. In this incident three individuals inside a grey SUV, pulled in front of a 2018 Mercedes Benz S-560, when two of the individuals produced black handguns, when the victim fled from the scene and escaped without injury or loss ofAtproperty.10:25 p.m. on August 7, the gang struck again at Baychester Avenue and Coop City Boulevard within the 45th Precinct. Police say a 44-year-old man was eating inside his 2012 BMW, when two individuals approached. One produced a firearm and the second, told the man, "We need your car." The suspects sped away in the vehicle, heading northbound on Baychester Avenue. Incident number 5 was the gang’s first robbery in Queens' 113th Precinct, when at 4:50 p.m. on August 8, a Toyota Highlander pulled in front of the 52-year-old male victim, when one pulled a firearm and another punched the victim in the head and stole the victim’s Samsung S22 cell phone. The suspects fled westbound on 115th Road. The victim was not seriouslyPoliceinjured.saythe gang attempted to strike a sixth time, when at 5:05 p.m. on August 8, two individuals approached a 43-year-old man sitting in a 2017 Mercedes Benz at Dormans Road and Newburg Street within the Queens' 113th Precinct. Officials say the victim refused to exit the vehicle and sped away. The two suspects were last seen fleeing on foot, headed westbound along Dormans Road.
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Bronx. At 11:35 p.m., several men got out of a Toyota Rav4, outside of 1133 Lydig Avenue, when three men pulled black firearms and robbed a 29-year-old male victim of his 2022 Honda Civic and a second 29-yearold male victim and took his 2020 Mercedes Benz. The stolen cars fled westbound on Lydig Avenue.
In the most recent case, police say at 9:24 p.m. on, August 9, outside of 1811 Astor Avenue in the confines of the 49th Precinct, the male victim was removing items from his 2013 Mercedes Benz C-300, when a dark SUV pulled up alongside and displayed the passengers displayed handguns. The victim fled the scene on foot, but the suspects caught up to the victim, punching him with their fists and stealing the man's car keys. The suspects fled westbound on Astor Avenue. The unidentified victim was transported to Jacobi Hospital, where he was treated and released.Police say the individuals are described as males with dark complexions, thin builds and wearing hooded sweatshirts and surgical masks. Anyone with information in regard to any of these incidents are asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1 (800) 577TIPS or for Spanish 1 (800) 577-TTIPS. All calls are confidential.
Carjackers sought in 9 robberies
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Think Children’sAboutPrivacy Under New York State’s Education Law, if you are a parent of a child in the New York State schools, you have rights regarding the privacy and security of your child’s personal information and data. NYS law requires each educational agency to publish its Data Privacy and Security Policy to its website. Technology has become a permanent fixture of the education experience. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a policy statement that put educational technology on notice about children’s privacy. In other words, educational tech companies can’t require parents and schools to agree to the comprehensive surveillance of children for kids to use those learning tools. Thus, parents and guardians need to place close attention to the technology children use, what information they collect, and how they use it. Some highlights to know about this law Your child’s personal information cannot be sold or released for any commercial purposes. If your child is under age 18, you have the right to inspect and review the complete contents of your child’s education records.
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“And as more and more schools use technology as a teaching tool, parents should know what information is being obtained from their student and how to protect their children’s identity and privacy. Children should not have to give up their privacy rights just to do their homework. I urge parents to use these tips so students from elementary school to high school stay safe this schoolBelowyear.”issome guidance on how to start the new school year safely.
“Back-to-school shopping is the second largest spending event for parents, after the holidays, which makes it critically important for parents to know how to safeguard against scams to protect their privacy and finances,” said Secretary of State Robert J Rodriguez.
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As summer winds down and parents begin getting their students ready to go back to school, the NYS Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is providing targeted scam prevention and shopping tips for parents and children ahead of the new school year.
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see information available for parents from The New York State Department of Education. Other ways to pay close attention to your child’s personal information: Protect documents that contain a child’s personal information. Understand where your child’s information is stored. Ask how after-school organizations and sports clubs secure their records: Are digital records connected to the internet and, if so, are they encrypted? Are physical records in locked in filing cabinets? Who has access? Be careful when providing identifying information to after-school activities and sports clubs upon registration. If asked for a Social Security number (SSN), inquire why it is needed and insist on using another identifier. Oftentimes organizations include the SSN request as a formality, and it may not be mandatory. Only label books, backpacks and lunches with the student’s full name and any other inBack to school scams to avoid formation on the inside! Using initials on the outside is okay, but names, even just first names, on the outside can create an unsafeDiscusssituation.internet safety tips with children and remind them to be careful about opening attachments and suspicious emails.Fortips on how to stay safe online, please see information from this January 2020 Consumer Alert.Both parents and students should be careful on all social media platforms: don’t overshare. Any information you post can be seen and utilized by identity thieves. Avoid sharing personal information including full names, addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, or even where they go to school. Social media posts often reveal sensitive information unintentionally. Cybercriminals look for content that can reveal answers to security questions used to reset passwords, making accounts vulnerable to identity theft. Avoid Back to School Shopping Scams Back-to-school shopping is the second largest spending event for parents (behind holiday shopping). Often, a shopping scam starts with a fake website, mobile app or, increasingly, a social media ad. This year, smartphone shopping is on the rise as people are on the move again. DCP urges consumers to take note of common scams while shopping. Scammers may try to exploit the back-to-school rush
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In preparation for the start of the school year parents need to make sure their children have all their medications: nose sprays, syrups, pumps, everything! Having a set schedule at home when children should take these medications during the summer, might help staying consistent with them once school is around the corner. Remember to always give your child medications as prescribed by their doctor. Reach out to your child’s pediatrician, or their allergist or pulmonologist for refills if you need them. And schedule a visit if it is overdue: your child’s medical needs change with time and having their doctor see them before school starts is a clever way of making sure everything is running smoothly. We are always happy to see our patients for a general check-up, to review current treatment recommendations and plan ahead for the seasons to Alongcome.with all of your child’s medications, you will need their school forms filled out. And, importantly, don’t forget about their “Asthma Action Plan.”
As the days get shorter and cooler, we sense we are heading towards the end of summer and approaching the beginning of the new school year. This is an exciting time for parents and children alike. Parents often cherish going back to established routines and schedules, and children are eager to reunite with their friends and share their summer stories. But for families who struggle with asthma and seasonal allergies, “back to school” can also be an incredibly stressful time. The fall return to school combines two factors that create the perfect storm for asthma attacks to peak: ragweed, a major pollen allergen, is in season, and kids get exposed to more respiratory viruses; both known triggers forSo,asthma.what do we do? In Spanish we have a saying “En guerra avisada no muere soldado”, that loosely translates to “A war forewarned won't kill a soldier.” What this means is that if we know what is coming, then we can prepare for it, and minimize our risk.
If you have an older child, make sure they feel comfortable recognizing their symptoms and approaching an adult at school if they need assistance. Review allergies and medications with older kids and discuss how they feel about taking on the responsibility of managing their own treatment. Most young adults will appreciate the trust and will do a better job at it. Now you and your family are good to go! Enjoy the last days of summer knowing that you have everything covered for the start of the new school season.
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This document should be supplied by your healthcare provider, and it simply lays out a medication plan depending on your child’s symptoms. When children get sick the stress levels run high, and even the most knowledgeable parent can forget how to respond: having a simple, step-by-step guide of what to do during these situations comes in very handy, I promise! Lastly, if you have a young child who is not able to handle medications on their own, it is a good idea to reach out to their teachers or the school nurse, to personally inform them about their treatment and medication needs.
Setting up children with asthma for Back-toSchool success
By Hannie Zomer B, MD, Allergy & Immunology Specialist, Children's Hospital at Montefiore
Download retail apps only from trusted sources. Cybercriminals are now creating apps that look and might even function like legitimate retail apps but are actually malware designed to steal your personal and financial information, send text messages without your knowledge, or even track your location using your phone’s GPS capabilities.Bewareof fake ads and websites: As fraudsters continue to advance in sophistication, fake websites frequently resemble legitimate sites with credible looking logos, pictures, and payment options. If the website is advertising extremely low prices, or discounts beyond 50 percent, consumers should be wary and diligently verify the legitimacy of the seller. Learn how to spot phishing emails: Scammers may send phishing emails to students and parents saying that they missed a delivery of school supplies. These emails request that the recipients click on a link to reschedule this delivery.
The Consumer Assistance Helpline 1-800-697-1220 is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding State Holidays, and consumer complaints can be filed at any time at
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That link either floods victims’ computers with malware or sends them to fake websites that request their personal and payment information.Ensureyou know who the seller is. Some major retailers allow third party sellers to list items on their site, and those items can be hard to distinguish from the rest. Read all the fine print to ensure you are comfortable with the seller.Use a credit card for online purchases, if possible. Credit cards offer the most protection against fraud, including the right to dispute charges if there are problems with your purchase.
Back to school scams to avoid through fraudulent ads or through other forms of solicitations.Protect your identity when shopping online: Ensure transactions are conducted over a secure connection. Make sure the website is secure by identifying a padlock symbol by the URL or the https and avoid using public Wi-Fi to log in to online accounts.
Watch out for fake coupons on social media: If the coupon doesn’t come from a recognized coupon distributor, the manufacturer, or a specific store, be wary.The New York State Division of Consumer Protection provides resources and education materials to consumers on product safety, as well as voluntary mediation services between consumers and businesses.
"Treatment against COVID-19 is a game changer. Our mobile Test to Treat program furthers our mission by bringing these new lifesaving medications equitably to every community,” said Dr. Ted Long, Executive Director of the NYC Test & Treat Corps and Senior Vice President, Ambulatory Care and Population Health, NYC Health + Hospitals. “Our unique onestop-shop model that connects you to treatment minutes after you test positive shows how far we’ve come in the fight against COVID-19, and shows the powerful tools we now have to keep our city safe.”
“Mobile Test to Treat locations bring New Yorkers, including those experiencing homelessness, immediate connections to treatment no matter where they live, their insurance status or their ability to pay,” said Helena Keown and Nixxi Chen, Senior Managers of the NYC Test & Treat Corps mobile testing program.
The NYC Test & Treat Corps will continue to work hand in hand with community partners to ensure testing deployments reach New Yorkers in neighborhoods most impacted by COVID-19 and to coordinate closely with DOHMH to make data-informed decisions.Multiple COVID-19 treatments are available for people ages 12 and older and can be delivered to New Yorkers' homes for free. For more information on COVID-19 treatments, please call 212-COVID19 and press 9 or visit covidtreatments.nyc.gov/health/
The mobile Test to Treat fleet includes six units operated by the Street Health Outreach + Wellness (SHOW) program, a mobile health initiative focused on treating New Yorkers experiencing homelessness and those historically disconnected from care.Since the mobile Test to Treat program’s launch on June 30, mobile Test to Treat staff have tested nearly 30,000 New Yorkers for COVID-19. Of those New Yorkers tested, 4,600 tested positive, 1,300 were found eligible for Paxlovid and over 1,000 were immediately prescribed and received Paxlovid— approximately 75% of eligible patients. In addition, to ensure deployments are reaching New Yorkers most in need, 75% of mobile Test to Treat locations have been established in neighborhoods the City’s Taskforce on Racial Inclusion and Equity (TRIE) determined were hardest hit by the Mobilepandemic.Testto Treat units are currently deployed at the locations listed here. New Yorkers can visit nyc.gov/ covidtest to find the city-run testing site nearest and most suitable to them, including by filtering testing sites by Test to Treat, mobile testing or athome test distribution locations.
In addition to the mobile Test to Treat program, the city’s unique 24/7 COVID-19 Hotline, 212-COVID-19, provides New Yorkers who test positive — including those using an at-home test — an immediate connection to a clinician who can prescribe treatments. After a short assessment, these clinicians can refer patients to monoclonal antibody treatment or prescribe antiviral medications, like Paxlovid, and arrange to have it delivered to their home that same day.
The city’s COVID-19 Hotline, which utilizes NYC Health + Hospitals’ Virtual ExpressCare platform to connect patients to clinicians, has connected over 18,000 New Yorkers to Paxlovid, providing approximately 12% of all Paxlovid prescriptions issued across New York City.
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“The program’s expansion to 36 mobile units would not be possible without the ingenuity and commitment of our staff and healthcare heroes, many of whom have served on the frontlines of the pandemic for over two years. We are proud to provide our fellow New Yorkers life-saving care and to support them day in and day out in the fight against COVID-19.”NewYorkers who test positive for COVID-19 at one of the over 30 mobile Test to Treat units will be offered the opportunity to engage with an onsite clinician and, if eligible, walk away with free Paxlovid anti-viral medication provided onboard the mobile unit.
Mobile test to treat units hand out Covid treatment
There are currently nearly 400 sites to access testing across New York City, including mobile units offering rapid and PCR testing, hospital PCR testing sites and athome test distribution sites.
The NYC Test & Treat Corps announced that its first-in-the-nation mobile Test to Treat program has prescribed Paxlovid to over one thousand New Yorkers who received their prescriptions immediately after testing positive for COVID-19. In addition, 30 mobile Test to Treat units now distribute Paxlovid on site, further expediting New Yorkers’ connection to life-saving treatment.
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Culinary Road By Morris Gut
Chazz Palminteri’s restaurant marks anniversary
Hudson Smokehouse in Mott Haven premiered in this ofneighborhoodup-and-comingatthestartthepandemic,andthe Bronx finally got its own pioneering BBQ restaurant. It is gaining good buzz, too, for their house made cornbread, Smoked Wings, Jalapeno Cheddar sausage, Texas-style brisket, spareribs, Pork Belly, Smashed Burgers, and sides such as baked beans, mac n’ cheese, and vinegar coleslaw. Signature sandwiches: Jerk Chicken on Brioche. On weekends, look for Beef Ribs, Pastrami on Rye, and Pastrami ½ pound. For dessert look for such concoctions as: fried Oreos, fried Twinkies, fried Milky Way, and fried Reese’s. Eat-in or take out. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hudson Smokehouse, 37 Bruckner Blvd., Mott Haven, Bronx. 718872-7742 smokehousebx.comwww.hudson-
SPIRITED HAPPY HOURS AT ARCHIE GRAND!
There’s a fun weekday happy hour revolving around half-price pizza and cocktails at Archie Grand, the 130-seat chef-driven ‘New American’ restaurant on Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains. It is owned by seasoned hospitality Bronx born actor, writer, producer, and restaurateur Chazz Palminteri.
Former Bronx boy, actor, writer, producer, and restaurateur Chazz Palminteri and his partnership have taken over the former Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza on Main St., White Plains. The new eatery is called Chazz Palminteri Restaurant & Pizza and they are marking a First Anniversary.Palminteri is best known for his hit 1993 film ‘A Bronx Tale’, which was filmed in and around Arthur Ave. in the Bronx ‘Little Italy’, and his roles in ‘Bullets Over Broadway’, and ‘The Usual Suspects’. Chazz, a Bedford Park resident, has already added his name to a restaurant in mid-town Manhattan in partnership with Jack Sinanaj, who also owns Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse and Empire Steakhouse in the city. During my first visit I was greeted by partner Tony Sinanaj. The menu combines upscale classic Italian specialties along with dishes for the whole family to enjoy. During one recent visit I tasted a decadent and delish Gamberi Romano appetizer, giant sauteed shrimp with spicy peppers in a creamy gorgonzola sauce over garlic bread. There are specialty woodfired pizzas such as: a traditional Margarita; Tartufo Pizza, with truffle oil, mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, and mixed herbs; Bianca, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, olive oil, black pepper; and Short Rib Pizza, arugula, sweet peppers & mozzarella. Hearty main courses include: Gamberi Scampi; Veal Parmigiana; Chateaubriand for two; and A Bronx Tail, lobster tail with clams, mussels, shrimp, light spicy tomato sauce with homemade fettucine.Special Hint: The restaurant is open Monday thru Sunday for lunch & dinner. Bar/lounge menu. Weekday Happy Hours. Valet parking. According to the partners, Chazz stops by from time to time, too. Chazz Palminteri Restaurant, 264 Main Street, White Plains. Municipal parking. 914-6008430 erinyc.comwww.chazzpalmintSMOKEHOUSEHUDSON BBQ UPDATES MENU!
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This popular dining venue at the beautiful New York Botanical Garden serves global specialties using local farm-to-table ingredients. A lovely setting a short walk from the dramatic Enid Haupt Conservatory. Specialties on the seasonal menu currently include: the short-rib blended Hudson Burger; Couscous & Cauliflower Salad; Braised Lamb Tagliatelle Pasta; and Spanish Grilled Pulpo. Hudson Garden Grill at the New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx. Check ahead for hours and availability. Reservations advised. 718817-8700 www.nybg.org IRISH AMERICAN WITH PIZZAZZ AT JACK’S BAR! Owner Shane Clifford and his friendly crew have delicious finger foods and generous specialties coming out of Chef Brendan Donohoe’s kitchen. Decadent Short Rib Mac N’ Cheese; Patatas Bravas, Honey Lavender Goat Cheese Bon Bons, Jack’s Meatballs; Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich, Seared Scallops, Chicken Curry, Shroom Pizza out of their woodfired oven, Berkshire Pork Chop, and Grilled Lamb Sliders. Check out the hearty Full Irish Breakfast at Brunch. Open 7 days for lunch, dinner & Sunday brunch. Jack’s Bar, 219 Main St., Eastchester. 914-652-7650 jackseastchester.comwww.
Happy Hours: weekdays, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Mondays. Archie Grand, 166B Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. 914-8610400 www.archiegrandwp. com
DINE WITH BLOSSOMS AT HUDSON GARDEN GRILL!
More foodie summer bites
PIZZA & VINO BAR AT MAMMACESCA!FRAN-
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veterans Vincent Ninzatti, Declan Rainsford, and Rory Dolan. Dolan also owns the highly popular Rory Dolan’s on McLean Ave. in Yonkers. Took a seat at the sprawling bar early one evening and enjoyed a delicious crusty Brussels Sprout Pie, topped with mozzarella, provolone, pancetta, vincotto, a fine melding of sweet and salty, along with a couple of beers. Took half home. I like watching Nicky, the talented bartender, doing his spirited chemistry.
A flashy red-tiled woodburning pizza oven has been installed at Mamma Francesca in New Rochelle. There is a whole new renovated pizza station for it, too, with serving counter at the bar/ lounge. Mamma Francesca had built one of Westchester’s original woodburning brick oven pizza ovens years ago. 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. 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, albeit with a sprinkling of contemporary taste. Daily Happy Hours. Free parking. Mamma Francesca, 414 Pelham Road, New Rochelle. 914-636-1229 www.mammafrancesca.com (Morris Gut is a restaurant marketing consultant and former restaurant trade magazine editor. He has been tracking and writing about the food and dining scene in the Bronx and Westchester for 30 years. He may be reached at: 914-235-6591. Email: tonline.net)gutreactions@op-
Fresh tomato salad, sliced provolone cheese and house made pizza bread at Mamma Francesca’s.
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