Two Sentenced in 2016 Explosion that Claimed Life of FDNY Chief

by JOE LIGGIO, Asst. News Editor Almost two years after an explosion tore through a quiet morning near south campus, two men charged in the case have been sentenced, according to the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office. Gaviraldi Castillo, 33, and Julio Salcedo, 36, both pled guilty to second-degree manslaughter and first-degree criminal possession of marijuana charges in July, and were sentenced this past Friday in … Continue reading Two Sentenced in 2016 Explosion that Claimed Life of FDNY Chief

Arsonist Sets Fire to Unopened Deli

An arsonist allegedly tried to set fire to a deli that has yet to even open, police said. They said someone intentionally set fire to 5993 Broadway, where a new store, Gourmet Deli and Bagels, is currently under construction. Cops say the storefront, which used to house Sandwich King 2, and Stiff Weasel the year prior, caught fire at about 8:45 p.m. on Sept. 11. … Continue reading Arsonist Sets Fire to Unopened Deli