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Bx. 'bomber's hatred for Jews

Bx. 'bomber's hatred for Jews

Jurors yesterday listened to chilling audiotapes and watched video in which the alleged ringleader of a plot to blow up two Riverdale synagogues ranted about how he wanted to kill Jews, calling them "responsible [for] all the evils in the...  Read Full Story

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    Hit-run boy 'much better'

    Doctors put a 5-year-old hit-and-run victim into a medically induced coma, but remained hopeful the boy would pull through despite his injuries, family members said yesterday. Joshua Saunders suffered fractured ribs, a broken arm,...  

  • Bronx fiend had murder in his jeans

    Bronx fiend had murder in his jeans

    In 1981, Brooke Shields seduced America with her sultry whisper that nothing came between her and her Calvins. That same year, suspected serial killer Jesus Aguilero arrived in New York, where cops believe he saw an opportunity to...  

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  • Plot suspect 'hated Jews'

    The alleged ringleader in a plot to blow up two Riverdale synagogues "hated Jews and Jewish people," a government informant testified today. Muslim convert...  

  • Drugs bumper to Bx. bumper

    Drugs bumper to Bx. bumper

    Guns, bullets and drugs tossed out the window rained down on Cross Bronx Expressway traffic as cops and the feds raided a heroin mill, authorities said yesterday. No one below was hurt, but the stretch of highway was shut down for...  

  • Bx. plot jury has a blast

    Bx. plot jury has a blast

    Brandishing a shoulder-fire missile launcher and a duffel bag loaded with fake explosives, an FBI agent yesterday showed jurors some of the weapons four upstate men allegedly hoped to use to blow up two Riverdale synagogues and shoot...  

  • 'Most Wanted' fugitive nabbed in Bx.

    'Most Wanted' fugitive nabbed in Bx.

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  • Teach aide booted after lying about mom's death to miss work

    Teach aide booted after lying about mom's death to miss work

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  • Espada $lips on bananas

    Espada $lips on bananas

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  • Informer vs. 'bomb' nuts

    Four Muslim men charged with trying to blow up Bronx synagogues and shoot down military planes will be reunited at their trial with someone who was in on the...  

  • 'Plotter' knot trial-ready

    'Plotter' knot trial-ready

    Maybe he really is too inept to lead a band of homegrown terrorists. The alleged ringleader in a plot to blow up two Riverdale synagogues -- who's claiming entrapment -- revealed yesterday that he can't even tie a necktie. James...  

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  • Axed fireman's chutzpah

    Axed fireman's chutzpah

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  • Bx. gang kills teen

    Bx. gang kills teen

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  • Gov-aide rage rap

    Gov-aide rage rap

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  • Bx. HS seeks charter rebirth

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  • Outrage at bus-stop crash death

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High School Sports

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    Getting defensive: Fordham Prep expects vast improvement

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  • Showtime: New faces looking for same results at Cardinal Hayes

    Showtime: New faces looking for same results at Cardinal Hayes

    Ryan Camilo got to play the role of understudy last season. The junior was moved up from the junior varsity in late October and even started a game in place of the now graduated Kwamayne Davis. The 5-foot-9, 220-pound quarterback completed 11-of-18...  

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    Tenacious Ford prepares for leading role at Nazareth

    Taylor Ford is about doing whatever it takes. No task or play is too small for the Nazareth forward as long as it aides in her squad coming out on the winning end of the scoreboard. Ford is tenacious on the boards, dives on the floor and finishes...  

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    Experienced Fordham Prep ready to contend for CHSAA Class A title

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    Mount St. Michael has reason to be throwing the word "confidence" around. At the end of last season the young Mountaineers jelled. They rallied behind the sudden death of teammate Kyle Rembert and were one of the CHSFL’s hottest team on their way...  

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