Bronx News Roundup: The Gay Marriage Debate, March Madness and More

Welcome to the Bronx News Roundup. These are stories we’re following today.

Weather:Tonight, mid-30s, slight chance of rain. Tomorrow, mostly sunny, high in low 50s.

WNYC talks to folks at a Bronx diner near Yankee Stadium about gay marriage:

Just as Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. announced he now supports gay marriage following “years of reflection,” his dad, State Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr., took a bus of anti-gay marriage supporters to Washington. (DNAinfo)

Chris Hayes, who’s taking over the 8 p.m. weekday time slot at MSNBC for Ed Schultz, says he’s just guy who “grew up in the Bronx.” (Politico).

Police say a crack and alcohol binge led to the stabbing death of a 49-year-old Bronx woman who was later thrown off the roof of her Melrose building. The murderer then, reportedly, took a nap on the woman’s bed. (NY Post)

A couple of Bronx-related NCAA Tournament stories as the Sweet 16 kicks off tonight:

Bronx-born coach Jim Larranaga’s Miami team plays Marquette tonight. Larranaga grew up in Parkchester. (NY Post)

Bronx-born Kevin Parom is a big part of Arizona’s success this season. The Wildcats play tonight against Ohio St. (Sports Illustrated)

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