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A sketch of a man wanted for robbing an elderly woman in the Bronx. (credit: NYPD)

Police: Man Stole Purse From 70-Year-Old Woman In The Bronx

The incident happened last Friday around 1:40 p.m. near East 183rd Street in the Belmont section of the borough.

2013/03/27

Pope Francis Cookie from Artuso Pastry Shop in the Bronx (credit: Sean Adams / WCBS 880)

Pope Francis Inspires Bronx Baker To Give Away Special Cookies For Free

Joseph Artuso crafted a sugary salute to the Holy Father – an image of Pope Francis printed with food coloring ink on sugar paper atop a black and white cookie.

2013/03/15

I’ll Have Another Training After Near Crash

Trainer Doug O’Neill welcomed an uneventful day at training for Belmont Stakes favorite I’ll Have Another.

WFAN–2012/06/01

ELMONT, NY - MAY 21: Kentucky Derby, and Preakness winner I'll Have Another is washed outside his barn at Belmont Park on May 21, 2012 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

I’ll Have Another Avoids Training Scare

A loose horse nearly collied with I’ll Have Another at Thursday’s Belmont Stakes practice. The Triple Crown hopeful avoided disaster.

WFAN–2012/05/31

(Photo credit MARK ABRAHAM/AFP/GettyImages)

I’ll Have Another Wins The Preakness Stakes

Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another wins the Preakness Stakes.

2012/05/19

Rothstein Files: Friday’s NCAA Tournament Primer

The Madness is on! Find out what to expect — and which names to keep track of — throughout Friday’s action.

2012/03/16

DOT Testing New Technology Aimed At Making Parking Easier In NYC

Crews spent Wednesday morning sliding in yellow, hockey-puck sized sensors in a first-of-its kind effort to put the pleasure back into New York City parking.

2012/01/18

Flat Out, Uncle Mo, Havre de Grace Win At Belmont

In just over an hour at Belmont Park, the Breeders’ Cup Classic likely came away with its three favorites. Take your pick — Havre de Grace, Uncle Mo or Flat Out.

WFAN–2011/10/01

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 07: Jockey Ramon A. Dominguez, riding Stay Thirsty #4, races down the front stretch at the start of the 137th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2011 in Louisville, Kentucky. (credit: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

With Uncle Mo Out, Beverage Guru Settles For Stay Thirsty At Belmont Stakes

Uncle Mo couldn’t make it, so owner Mike Repole will instead race Stay Thirsty as his horse in the 143rd Belmont Stakes. “Growing up in New York, and going to Aqueduct and Belmont 100 times before I was 17, this is what it’s about,” he said.

WFAN–2011/06/10

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 07: Jockey John Velazquez, riding Animal Kingdom #16, races towards the finish line to win the 137th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2011. (credit: Travis Lindquist/Getty Images)

Animal Kingdom Owner: ‘I’m Not Worried About Shackleford’ In Belmont

Nothing like a little Triple Crown trash talk a few days before the Belmont. The owner of Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom fired the first salvo at a news conference in Manhattan on Tuesday, dissing Preakness winner Shackleford’s chances of winning Saturday’s final leg of the Triple Crown.

WFAN–2011/06/08

‘New York, New York’ Back At Belmont

The New York Racing Association is returning to Frank Sinatra’s classic version of “New York, New York” when the horses step onto the track for next Saturday’s $1 million race at Belmont Park

WFAN–2011/06/03

Paralyzed Jockey Returns To Belmont Park As An Inspiration

A professional jockey riding a race on Long Island was nearly killed in a horrifying accident on the track four years ago. On Thursday, the wheelchair-bound athlete showed the new meaning in his life, and the miracle comeback fueled with perseverance and inspiration.

2011/05/26

Members of the FDNY are seen after a deadly fire - Bronx, NY - Apr 25, 2011 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

3 Killed In Monday Morning Bronx House Fire

A 36-year-old man, 40-year-old woman, and their 12-year-old son were trapped inside the building when the fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. Monday.

2011/04/25

Spinelli Jewelers in the Bronx (Photo/Google Street View)

Bronx Jewelry Store Owner Shoots Would-Be Robber

A man and a woman went into Spinelli Jewelers on Arthur Avenue at about 2 p.m. and pulled a gun before ordering owner Anthony Spinelli to open the safe.

2011/02/16

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