DHS Highlights Worst Tren de Aragua Gang Members Arrested in Georgia

 

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement highlighting the worst arrests of illegal alien Tren de Aragua gang members in the state of Georgia in recent months.

“The four long years of Biden’s open borders allowed some of the worst gang members to enter our country and terrorize our communities. The Trump Administration has been working tirelessly to right these wrongs and get these public safety threats off our streets,” said DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. “In recent months, in the great state of Georgia, ICE has arrested Tren de Aragua gang members whose criminal histories include armed robbery, aggravated assault, and drug possession. DHS will always put the safety of the American people first, and we will not stop until we have arrested and deported as many illegal aliens as possible. Mass deportations save lives.”

Among the recent Tren de Aragua arrests in Georgia are:

Jared Adonay Cruz Rivera, an illegal alien from Honduras, arrested by ICE in April. His criminal history includes a conviction for armed robbery, and arrests for aggravated assault, possession of a firearm or knife in commission of a felony, and possession of a Schedule I controlled substance.

Rudy Gabriel Sauceda Ramos, an illegal alien from Honduras, arrested by ICE in May. His criminal history includes arrests for aggravated assault, armed robbery, possession of firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies, and possession of a Schedule I controlled substance.

Jonathan Homez Gonzalez, an illegal alien from El Salvador, arrested by ICE in May. His criminal history includes arrests for aggravated assault, armed robbery, possession of a firearm or knife in commission of a felony, and possession of a Schedule I controlled substance.

Jeremias Alexander Gomez Gonzalez, an illegal alien from El Salvador, arrested by ICE in May. His criminal history includes arrests for aggravated assault, armed robbery, possession of a firearm or knife during commission of felonies, and possession of a Schedule I controlled substance.

Henrri Enrique Cortez Vargas, an illegal alien from Venezuela, arrested by ICE in April. His criminal history includes arrests for theft of movable property and marijuana possession. 

Robin Acosta Gonzalez, an illegal alien from Cuba, arrested by ICE in May.

Wuilians Bruno Tejada Villeda, an illegal alien from Guatemala, arrested by ICE in April.

Wuilians Bruno Tejada Villeda, an illegal alien from Guatemala, arrested by ICE in April.

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Brazilian Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Managerial Role in Conspiracy to Launder Tens of Millions of Dollars in Illicit Cash Proceeds

Sixth Defendant Sentenced in $30 Million Multi-State Laundering Scheme 

Ygor Fokin Saviolli, 35, a Brazilian national, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role as a manager and supervisor in a money laundering organization that laundered more than $30 million in illicit proceeds, including the proceeds of drug trafficking. On September 24, five co-defendants received sentences ranging from 94 months in prison to 12 months and one day in prison.

Gabriel Cezar Menezes, 29, a Brazilian national, was sentenced to 94 months; Omar Aliperti De Mello Correa, 34, a U.S. citizen, was sentenced to 30 months; Leandro De Avila Goncalves, 43, a Brazilian national, was sentenced to 24 months; and Joao Andrade De Mello, 29, and Tadeu Sebastiane Rabelo Alves Barbosa, 30, both Brazilian nationals, were each sentenced to 12 months and one day. The Brazilian national defendants were illegally residing in the United States at the time of their arrests.

According to court documents, Saviolli, Menezes, Correa, Goncalves, De Mello, and Barbosa were part of a sophisticated money laundering organization that operated across the United States and spanned several countries. Members of the conspiracy arranged for U.S.-based couriers to receive bulk cash proceeds from the sale of controlled substances and then to deposit the cash at banks across the country in order to conceal and return those profits to, among others, the sources of drug supply operating outside the United States. Dozens of pickups across the country were coordinated through WhatsApp message chains that included facilitators and couriers. Saviolli provided upfront funds to facilitate the operations of the money laundering organization and oversaw the receipt and laundering of the bulk cash drug proceeds. Menezes also served as a facilitator, providing direction to and oversight of couriers, and personally picked up bulk cash on multiple occasions. Correa, De Mello, Barbosa, and Goncalves all served as couriers for the money laundering organization, conducting bulk cash pickups in cities including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Rochester, and Tampa, among others. Over the course of the conspiracy, the organization concealed more than $30 million in cash. 

In June 2026, the defendants’ guilty pleas to conspiracy to commit money laundering were accepted by the district court.

Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones for the Southern District of Florida, and Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles of the FBI Miami Field Office made the announcement.

The FBI investigated the case, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Rochester Resident Office and Homeland Security Investigations’ Brasilia Attaché Office and Miami Field Office. 

Trial Attorneys James Hepburn and Jessee Alexander-Hoeppner of the Criminal Division’s Money Laundering, Narcotics and Forfeiture Section (MNF) and Assistant U.S. Attorney Monique Botero for the Southern District of Florida prosecuted the case. 

MNF’s mission is to take the profit out of crime, eliminate drug cartels, and protect the U.S. financial system. MNF pursues criminal prosecutions and criminal and civil asset recovery actions involving: financial facilitators who launder profits for criminals; financial institutions and their officers and employees whose actions threaten the U.S. financial system and financial institutions; international money launderers who support transnational organized crime; and the top command and control of international drug trafficking organizations. 

MNF’s International Unit investigates and prosecutes cross-border money laundering schemes involving transnational criminal organizations, cartels, foreign official corruption and related money laundering affecting the U.S. financial system and prosecutes criminal cases and civil forfeiture matters to recover the proceeds of those crimes. 

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Establish Little Yemen as a Cultural District

Governor Hochul Secures Victory for Long-Term Effort to Recognize Little Yemen in The Bronx

Legislation A7033D/S6487C Designates Little Yemen as a Cultural District

Governor Hochul signed legislation allowing Little Yemen to be designated a cultural district. The Governor made the announcement while joined by business leaders and community members from across the Bronx. By signing this bill, Governor Hochul recognizes the vibrant Yemeni culture in the Bronx. Cultural organizations within the Little Yemen cultural district may be eligible for grant assistance from New York State. The district will span from White Plains Road on the west, to Bronxdale Ave on the east and north, and Van Nest Ave on the south.

“Little Yemen has long contributed to the culture of the Bronx, and it’s about time we recognize it,” Governor Hochul said. “At a time when Islamophobia is rising, we need to make sure every one of Little Yemen’s entrepreneurs, civil servants, teachers, police officers and hard working moms and dads know: You belong here. We see you. We are proud that you are with us, and we are here to support you.”

Little Yemen has rapidly grown over the past few years. Some families have long resided in Little Yemen or have come from other boroughs; others fled civil war abroad and found safety in New York. After years of Yemeni restaurant-openings and parades, Little Yemen will now be officially recognized as a cultural district. It will join “El Barrio” in East Harlem and the Harlem Renaissance Cultural District. 

DINAPOLI TELLS TIMES UNION HIS STRENGTH IS STAYING OUT OF HEADLINES. HERE ARE THE ONES HE’D RATHER YOU MISSED.

 

Tom DiNapoli is running for a fifth term on the promise that nothing ever happens in his office. In a Times Union profile, the comptroller said he takes pride in bringing “little drama” and allowed that he’s “maybe a little boring.” The profile also recalls the accomplishment he’s proudest of: “I haven’t had to resign.”

 

The headlines tell a different story.

• Pension Fund Litigators Donated Heavily to New York Comptroller’s Campaign, New York Focus
  
  
• NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s sleazy office culture, including balloon penis, smut cartoons: lawsuit, New York Post
  
  
• DiNapoli defends record on Medicaid fraud in comptroller debate, City & State

DiNapoli has taken about $840,000 from lawyers at 13 firms that sue on behalf of pension funds, most of it from firms his office hired to litigate for the state’s. A 16-year employee of his Office of Unclaimed Funds sued over lewd cartoons, vulgar texts and a penis-shaped balloon at a retirement party in the comptroller’s Manhattan office, and a federal judge refused DiNapoli’s bid to toss the case. And on Medicaid fraud in a program that spends roughly $100 billion a year, his answer is 55 arrests since 2023.

 

“Tom DiNapoli says his strength is staying out of the headlines," said Republican candidate for State Comptroller Joseph Hernandez. "The headlines are there. He’s counting on nobody reading them. Pay-to-play donations, a sleazy office culture, and Medicaid fraud nobody stops. Not resigning is the lowest bar in Albany and after 19 years he’s bragging about clearing it. When I’m elected, that silence ends."

Permits Filed for 1848 Muliner Avenue in Van Nest, The Bronx

 

Permits have been filed for a three-story residential building at 1848 Muliner Avenue in Van Nest, The Bronx. Located between Rhinelander Avenue and Morris Park Avenue, the lot is closest to the Bronx Park East subway station, served by the 2 and 5 trains. Alfons Tinaj of A&T Construction Group Inc. is listed as the owner behind the applications.

The proposed 29-foot-tall development will yield 6,891 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 11 residences, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 626 square feet. The masonry-based structure will also have a cellar.

Jakov Saric of Node Architecture, Engineering, Consulting PC is listed as the architect of record.

Demolition permits have not been filed yet. An estimated completion date has not been announced.

Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Dismantles Drug Trafficking Network in Southeast Louisiana

DEA New Orleans Field Division SAC John P. Scott speaks at a press conference hosted by the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Friday, October 16, 2026. 

U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle, along with the federal, state and local participating agencies comprising the Homeland Security Task Force – New Orleans (“HSTF”), announced the successful conclusion of a nearly four-year, extensive multi-agency narcotics investigation that dismantled multiple drug trafficking organizations operating throughout the Bayou Region. This investigation led to numerous federal indictments, state arrests, substantial prison sentences, as well as the seizure of significant quantities of illegal narcotics, firearms, and criminal assets.

The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and supported by several federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. A Thibodaux Police Department Narcotics Agent, assigned to the DEA Task Force as a Task Force Officer within the Eastern District of Louisiana Financial Investigations Unit, led the investigation.

As a result of the exhaustive investigative work, intelligence gathering, surveillance operations, financial investigations, and inter-agency coordination, investigators identified and targeted individuals who were distributing dangerous narcotics throughout Thibodaux, Louisiana, Lafourche Parish, and the surrounding communities.

“This Homeland Security Task Force operation announcements are, at their core, about one thing …protecting our communities from the very real threat of violence posed by drug trafficking organizations,” said U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle. “Our shared mission has remained constant; to enforce the laws of the land and to protect the public that we are proud to serve.”

As a result of this investigation, 20 individuals were federally indicted for narcotics, firearms, conspiracy, and related offenses. Additionally, 18 other individuals were arrested and prosecuted through state court proceedings.

Collectively, the defendants prosecuted, both federally and by the state, have received sentences totaling more than 300 years of imprisonment. And, several defendants are still awaiting final sentencing or adjudication. Additional prison terms may be imposed as the remaining cases proceed through the judicial process.

Specifically, this investigation resulted in the seizure of approximately:

• 46,909.33 grams of crystal methamphetamine (more than 100 pounds)

• 178.6 grams of heroin/fentanyl

• 1,414.1 grams of cocaine (more than 3 pounds)

• 3,044.1 grams of marijuana (more than 6.5 pounds)

• More than $190,000 in seized assets

• Eleven firearms, including eight pistols and three rifles

“This investigation began on the ground with our local police officers and deputies, and as the network unraveled, we expanded it into a full Homeland Security Task Force operation,” said Special Agent in Charge John P. Scott of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Orleans Field Division. “There is often a misconception that federal resources are reserved only for major metropolitan areas. This case proves otherwise. The full weight and reach of the federal government extends directly into our rural communities and parish neighborhoods. Through the HSTF, we brought every federal, state, and local tool to bear – not just to make arrests, but to build rock-solid cases that resulted in real, long-term prosecutions.”

“This investigation was not simply about removing drugs from our streets,” said Chief Zeringue. “It was about identifying and dismantling the individuals and organizations responsible for supplying and distributing these dangerous narcotics throughout our region. Every arrest made, every firearm seized, every dollar taken away from illegal drug trafficking, and every major distributor removed from operation, represents a safer community for the citizens of Thibodaux and the Bayou Region. The success of this investigation is a direct reflection of the cooperation, professionalism, and commitment shared by our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. No single agency can effectively combat large-scale narcotics trafficking alone. These cases require teamwork, shared intelligence, persistence, and the ability to work together toward one common goal: making our communities safer.”

“This investigation demonstrates what can be accomplished when law enforcement agencies at every level unite to achieve a goal,” said Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre. “By working together, we have not only removed dangerous drugs and firearms from our streets but also disrupted criminal organizations that threaten the safety and well-being of our communities. I commend the dedication and perseverance of every agency involved, and I want the people of Lafourche Parish to know that we will remain relentless in our efforts to combat drug trafficking and keep our communities safe.”

“Dangerous drugs destroy lives, tear families apart, and threaten the safety of our communities,” said Colonel Frank Besson, Louisiana State Police Superintendent. “Through strong law enforcement partnerships, Louisiana State Police remains committed to dismantling organized criminal networks across Louisiana, from our largest cities to our smallest towns. Those who profit from trafficking dangerous drugs should understand that no matter where they operate, we will continue working alongside our partners to bring them to justice.”

“I would like to thank all of our federal, state and local law enforcement partners,” said Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Timothy Soignet. “It genuinely takes a team of professionals to achieve public safety for all citizens.”

 

PARTICIPATING AGENCIES

• Drug Enforcement Administration (Lead Agency)

• Thibodaux Police Department

• Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

• Louisiana State Police

• Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office

• St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

• Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

• Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office

 

FEDERAL DEFENDANTS (20)

Delvin Edmond a/k/a "Maman" – Convicted of methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking offenses. Sentenced to 262 months in prison.

John Paul Gage Jr. a/k/a "JP" and "Pistol" – Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine and illegal use of a communication facility. Sentenced to 262 months in prison.

Lionel Antoine Duncan a/k/a "Headbaby" – Convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine and use of a communication facility in furtherance of drug trafficking. Sentenced to 180 months

Percy Howard – Convicted of methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Sentenced to 160 months in prison.

Faustin Williams – Convicted of cocaine trafficking and possession of firearms by a convicted felon. Sentenced to 151 months in prison.

Andre Lee a/k/a "Dre" – Convicted of methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy and distribution offenses. Sentenced to 151 months in prison.

Leroy Otero – Convicted of methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy. Sentenced to 135 months in prison.

Khillun Cheatham – Convicted of methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and use of a communication facility in furtherance of drug trafficking. Sentenced to 120 months in prison.

Torrez Drane – Convicted of methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy. Sentenced to 120 months in prison.

Roy Robinson – Charged with methamphetamine trafficking offenses, conspiracy, and firearms violations. Sentenced to 108 months in prison.

Yolanda Tillman a/k/a "Londa" – Convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Sentenced to 108 months in prison.

Justin Heims – Convicted of methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy and distribution offenses. Sentenced to 97 months in prison.

Linez Green a/k/a "Six-Shot" – Convicted of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, methamphetamine distribution, and illegal use of a communication facility. Sentenced to 66 months in prison.

Michael Lewis a/k/a "Black Mike" – Charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Sentenced to 48 months in prison.

Rydelle Rounds – Convicted of cocaine trafficking conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and conspiracy to possess firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking. Sentenced to 24 months in prison.

James Williams a/k/a "Poo" – Convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Sentenced to 15 months in prison.

Anjhaelyn Haynes – Convicted of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Sentenced to 12 months in prison.

Tammy Thompson – Convicted of Misprision of a Felony. Sentenced to supervised probation.

Earl Henry Jr. a/k/a "EJ" and "Swagg" – Charged with methamphetamine trafficking offenses, firearms offenses, and conspiracy. Awaiting sentencing.

Emmanuel Gomez-Mayorga - Indicted on October 9, 2026. Charged with Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.

In Louisiana State Court, 18 additional defendants have been prosecuted as result of this operation in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes.

These matters were investigated by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, the Thibodaux Police Department, the Louisiana State Police, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Department, and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Department, with assistance from the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Homeland Security Investigations, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, and the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office. The defendants were prosecuted by AUSA Stuart Theriot of the Violent Crime Unit, AUSA Briana Williams of the Narcotics Unit, and AUSA Senior Litigation Counsel, Maurice E. Landrieu. The state cases were prosecuted by the Terrebonne and Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Offices.

These cases were brought pursuant to the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) initiative established by Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion. The HSTF is a whole-of-government partnership dedicated to eliminating criminal cartels, foreign gangs, transnational criminal organizations, and human smuggling and trafficking rings operating in the United States and abroad. Through historic interagency collaboration, the HSTF directs the full might of United States law enforcement towards identifying, investigating, and prosecuting the full spectrum of crimes committed by these organizations, which have long fueled violence and instability within our borders. In performing this work, the HSTF places special emphasis on investigating and prosecuting those engaged in child trafficking or other crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF New Orleans comprises agents and officers from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Drug Enforcement Administration and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Enforcement and Removal Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Investigative Service. State and local agencies include the Louisiana State Police, Thibodaux Police Department, Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office, St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, with the prosecution being led by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Secretary Mullin Oversees Deportation Flights Out of Arizona

 

On Friday, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin oversaw several deportation flights out of Phoenix, Arizona that removed dangerous illegal aliens back to Mexico, including pedophiles, violent assailants, drug traffickers, drunk drivers, burglars, and gang members.

Secretary Mullin oversees a deportation flight out of Arizona

All of the illegal aliens on the deportation flights were from Mexico.

“We oversaw more deportation flights being carried out in Phoenix, Arizona, removing dangerous illegal aliens from our country and sending them back to Mexico,” said Secretary Mullin. “Among those we deported were pedophiles, violent assailants, drug traffickers, and gang members. The American people voted for mass deportations, and that’s exactly what we're giving them. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are removing dangerous illegals like these from our communities and from our country every single day. We will not stop until we have deported as many illegals as possible, so that we can make America safe again.”

Among the illegal aliens who were deported are:

Jaime Velasquez Orozco, whose criminal history includes convictions for lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14, assault with intent to rape, inflict corporal injury: spouse/cohabitant, first-degree burglary, battery, driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, hit-and-run with property damage, and possession of a controlled substance in California. He entered the United States illegally at an unknown date and location. Following his criminal convictions, an Immigration Judge issued him a final order of removal on October 6, 2026.

Jiovany Baray-Acosta, whose criminal history includes convictions for aggravated driving under the influence – passenger under 15, possession of narcotic drugs for sale (cocaine), and possession of weapon by prohibited person, and an arrest for kidnapping-seize vehicle/other transportation in Arizona. He illegally entered the United States at an unknown date and location, and was deported in 2016. He then illegally re-entered the country – a felony – in August 2021. DHS reinstated his prior removal order on October 9, 2026.

Noe Ochoa Torres, whose criminal history includes convictions for child abuse – negligently causing serious bodily injury, sex assault – child, and possession of marijuana – over 50 pounds and arrests for sex assault on a child in a position of trust – victim under 15 and sex assault on a child – pattern of abuse. He was lawfully admitted to the United States in 1990, and was deported in April 2001 following his criminal convictions. He illegally re-entered the country at an unknown date and location and was deported for a second time after an Immigration Judge issued him a final order of removal on April 5, 2006. He then illegally entered the country for a THIRD time at an unknown date and location.

Luis Antonio Vasquez Encinas, whose criminal history includes a conviction for attempted sexual exploitation of a minor under 15 in Arizona. He was lawfully admitted to the United States in March 2023 and illegally overstayed his authorized period after it expired in April 2023. An Immigration Judge issued him a final order of removal on July 8, 2026.

German Garcia-Ordonez, whose criminal history includes a conviction for assault and battery in the presence of a minor in Oklahoma. He has previously been deported FOUR times: 1997, 1998, and twice in 1999, before illegally re-entering the country at an unknown date and location. An Immigration Judge issued him a final order of removal on June 24, 1999.

Filiberto Preciado-Gamboa, an 18th Street gang member whose criminal history includes a conviction for battery on spouse/ex-spouse/relationship and arrests for inflict corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant, possession of a controlled substance, and shoplifting in California. He first illegally entered the United States through California in December 2005, and was arrested and deported by the U.S. Border Patrol. He then illegally re-entered the United States – a felony – at an unknown date and location. An Immigration Judge issued him a final order of removal on March 27, 2025.

Jose Cruz Estrada, whose criminal history includes convictions for assault causing bodily injury – family, terroristic threats, driving while intoxicated, and evading arrest in Texas. He first illegally entered the United States at an unknown date and location, and was deported in April 2001. He then illegally re-entered the United States through Texas in August 2001 and was deported again after an Immigration Judge issued him a final order of removal on January 13, 2004. He then illegally entered the United States for a THIRD time at an unknown date and location.

Rolando Carbajal Villegas, whose criminal history includes convictions for TWO counts of driving while intoxicated and assault in Texas. He illegally entered the United States through Texas in February 2009 and was deported the following month. He then illegally re-entered the country at an unknown date and location. An Immigration Judge issued him a final order of removal on September 30, 2026.

Octavio Felipe-Olivera, whose criminal history includes convictions for driving under the influence and disturbing the peace in Idaho. He illegally entered the United States and was deported THREE times in 2007, before illegally re-entering the country at an unknown date and location.

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The East Bronx History Forum’s 208th meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 21st at 7:30 pm. in the lower level of St. Clare of Assisi Church, located at 1027 Rhinelander Avenue.

 

Dear East Bronx History Forum Member,

And just like that, it is autumn and one of our most reliable and seasoned speakers, Mr. Mike Virgintino is on tap for October. You may be familiar with his work on Freedomland which he has given many varying and nuanced lectures about the Bronx amusement park. This month when many historic battles had taken place in regards to the American Revolution such as Pell’s Point, Westchester Creek and the skirmish on Eastchester Road in Morris Park, he will however, take a look at Revolutionary Westchester. The subtitle is History Hidden In Plain Sight. Mike will reveal many of the hidden sites, monuments and plaques commemorating the American Revolution from the northern part of the county to the southern portion that became The Bronx. We will travel from North Salem to the campus of Fordham University, moving east to west and back again as we journey south. We will be virtually visiting sites in Peekskill, White Plains, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, Kingsbridge and elsewhere.

Mike is kind enough to bring some Revolutionary War items to be raffled off, such as books and magazines. Additionally, we will be sponsored this month by Arthur Cantina from 2380 Arthur Avenue, who will be raffling off some items as well.

Our 208th meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 21st at 7:30 pm in the lower level of St. Clare of Assisi Church, located at 1027 Rhinelander Avenue. There is ample parking just north of the entrance on Paulding Avenue. As in the past, all of our meetings are free and open to the public and of course bring a friend. Please remember to follow us at Bronxnyc.com and as well on our social media pages: Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Vimeo.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Dorothy A. Krynicki, Secretary 

 

Purdy House, Gen. Washington’s headquarters October 23-28, 1776

Photo Credit: City of White Plains