Vinny did not grow up in the bronx. He was born in Yonkers and moved with his family to Rockland County when in his teens. Met his wife who grew up in the Bronx after they married thats where they resided. His son did not beat neighbor with a brick. Thats what they were claiming because thats what the victim was told to say by police , it was only a punch. His son was 21 at the time and was defending his little brother 12. The guy was 40 who was causing problems.