Newsletter BOX: News12 Bronx News Brief - U.S. Attorney's Office to review evidence in Ramarley Graham case

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Friday, August 9, 2013

The Latest Top Stories From News 12
	U.S. Attorney to review Ramarley Graham case The Justice Department is going to take a look at the Ramarley Graham case. The U.S. Attorney's Office says it will review all of the evidence available to determine whether any federal civil rights laws were violated after a second grand jury indictment was dismissed against officer Richard Haste.

	23 charged in major drug trafficking bust Nearly two dozen people are facing charges after a major drug trafficking bust in University Heights. According to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, 23 suspects were arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine, as well as several other illegal drugs.

	Parkside Houses tenants demand better living Some Bronx tenants are banding together and demanding better living conditions. Residents of NYCHA's Parkside Houses held a community meeting Wednesday to address issues they've been dealing with for months.

	Artist releases book about Bronx experiences Poet and performer Maria Aponte has released a new book about her experiences in the Bronx. "Transitions of a Nuyorican Cinderella" tells the story of a Puerto Rican immigrant family living in New York City.

	Mural honors hip-hop legend DJ Kool Herc Bronx residents gathered along the Grand Concourse to honor a man credited with founding hip-hop. Members of Tats Cru, a group of Bronx-based graffiti artists, honored DJ Kool Herc by designing a mural.