Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Great Day for a Swim?

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Great Day for a Swim?: Great Day for a Swim? BRONX, NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 18- About two dozen members of the Bronx Polar Bears Club gathered at Orchard Beach for thei...

Great Day for a Swim?

Great Day for a Swim?

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BRONX, NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 18- About two dozen members of the Bronx Polar Bears Club gathered at Orchard Beach for their annual Valentines swim in the frigid waters of the Long Island Sound. With an air temperature of 34-degrees and a water temperature of 28-degrees, members  took the plunge for a brief swim. The Bronx Trolley was provided by the Bronx Tourism Council and ferried participants from Grand Central Station.  Hot soup and coca was provided.

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Fordham Senior Erin Rooney Excels in Senior Day Wi...

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Fordham Senior Erin Rooney Excels in Senior Day Wi...: Fordham Senior Erin Rooney Excels in Senior Day Win over La Salle By Howard Goldin Prior to the Saturday afternoon women’s basketball contes...

Fordham Senior Erin Rooney Excels in Senior Day Win over La Salle

Fordham Senior Erin Rooney Excels in Senior Day Win over La Salle

By Howard Goldin

Prior to the Saturday afternoon women’s basketball contest between the Fordham Rams (20-6, 9-4) and the La Salle Explorers (12-13, 7-6) at Fordham’s Rose Hill Gym in the Bronx, Fordham seniors were honored.

Four, Erin Rooney, Abigail Corning, Briana Jordan and Mary Nwachukwu, of the current successful team will not return next year. After the game, head coach Stephanie Gaitley praised their contributions individually and collectively, “It is a unique group because they are different in so many ways. All bring something unique and everyone brings something special.”

The visitors scored the first five points in what would prove to be a low scoring and poor shooting contest. Fordham’s first points were scored by Emily Tapio after six minutes and two seconds had elapsed. A basket by grad student Nwachukwu gave the Rams their first lead, 10-9, at 9:22. The second and last advantage for Fordham until less than one minute remained in the game also came on a Nwachukwu score to give the Rams a 12-11 lead. The Explorers netted 13 of the last 17 points of the first half to lead, 24-17, at halftime.

A 7-3 La Salle run to start the second half raised the lead of the visitors to double figures, 31-20, at 14:11. Although the advantage decreased as the half continued, La Salle remained in front until the closing seconds. The Explorers led, 42-37, with less than two minutes to play, but Fordham scored the final six points.

Rooney sunk a basket to cut the deficit to three, 42-39. With 50.7 seconds left, Tapio netted two free throws to cut the lead to a single point, 42-14. Rooney was at the charity stripe with only 12.6 seconds remaining in the contest. Both of her shots were netted and Fordham took the lead. Their defense clicked during the remaining seconds and Fordham won by a single point.

Rooney and Tapio were responsible for the scoring throughout the contest. Rooney, #2 in scoring in the Atlantic-10 Conference, led the Rams with 21. She needs only 31 points to reach 1,000 in her two seasons with Fordham. Thus far, she has amassed 1,555 in her four years of college play.

For the second consecutive game, Tapio achieved a double-double, with 12 points and 13 rebounds, her career high. Of the Brewster, New York junior, the coach enthused, “With Emily, you can feel the energy. You can tell Emily would refuse to lose that game.” 

Only two other Rams scored during Saturday’s game, Samantha Clark with six and Nwachukwo with four.

Only three more regular season games remain for the Rams. They will visit Duquesne on February 22 and end the regular season on March 2 at Saint Joe’s. Their final game in the Bronx will take place on February 26 when they host George Mason.

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Miss USA, Students Give Valentines to Vets

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Senator Klein and Miss USA 2013 Erin Brady, joined by student choirs from P.S. 14 and P.S. 83, hosted “Valentines for Veterans” at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. The event marked Senator Klein’s 19^th year hosting the event for local veterans. After the program, Senator Klein, Miss USA and children from P.S. 83 helped distribute valentines and gift bags prepared by children at 25 schools across the Bronx.

Senator Klein said: "The sacrifice our veterans have 

made in protecting our country and defending our freedom is invaluable. For nearly 20 years, I have proudly hosted 'Valentines for Vets,' an event that coincides with the National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans, as a way to show thanks to our local veterans. With a visit from Ms. USA, a musical performance from the P.S. 83 Children's Choir and Valentines written by students from more than 25 local schools, this event offers a way for us to show our appreciation for the contributions made by local American heroes."

"The National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans gives

everyone a chance to let our veterans know just how very much they are appreciated," said Medical Center Director, Dr. Erik Langhoff, “We were excited to welcome Miss USA, Erin Brady, our P.S. 83 students and Senator Klein. Their participation just heightens the celebration and brings a special note of cheer to our veterans.”

The Valentines for Veterans event coincides with a week of national and local celebrations commemorating veteran patients as part of the National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans. The National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans seeks to spread awareness and appreciation for veterans by encouraging citizens to visit hospitalized veterans in their communities.

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Man Flashes 83-yr-old in Nursing Home

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Man Flashes 83-yr-old in Nursing Home: Sick SOB Sought Man Flashes 83-yr-old in Nursing Home By Dan Gesslein BRONX, NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 14- Police are searching for a man who ...