#Al Capone’s ‘favorite gun’ and other personal items up for auction

#Al Capone’s ‘favorite gun’ and other personal items up for auction

“#Al Capone’s ‘favorite gun’ and other personal items up for auction” The surviving granddaughters of Alphonse “Al” Capone, one of the country’s most notorious gangsters, are auctioning off a slew of the mob boss’ treasures that include his “favorite” gun and letters to his son he wrote from prison. Sacramento, California-based auctioneer Witherell’s said it…

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#A Big Apple to-do list for our new gov

#A Big Apple to-do list for our new gov

“#A Big Apple to-do list for our new gov” Kathy Hochul, unelected governor, has no mandate from voters. Nor does she have any experience in managing a large government, negotiating with a state legislature, crafting a budget or setting public-works policies.  And she still may be the best thing that’s happened to New York state…

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#Ex-Khmer Rouge official appeals genocide verdict in Cambodia

#Ex-Khmer Rouge official appeals genocide verdict in Cambodia

“#Ex-Khmer Rouge official appeals genocide verdict in Cambodia” PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The last living leader from the inner circle of Cambodia’s brutal Khmer Rouge regime launched his courtroom appeal Monday, seeking to convince a long-running international tribunal to overturn his conviction on genocide charges. Khieu Samphan, 90, was the former head of state for…

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#Bronx thieves on scooter snatch necklace off 13-year-old

#Bronx thieves on scooter snatch necklace off 13-year-old

“#Bronx thieves on scooter snatch necklace off 13-year-old” Two thieves on a scooter snatched a necklace from a 13-year-old boy in broad daylight in the Bronx, new video released by cops shows.  The suspects rode up to the young victim on Westchester Avenue near Colgate Avenue in Soundview around 1:20 p.m. Thursday, authorities said.  Video…

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