Subway Clerk Becomes Batman Fights Off Thief

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Subway Clerk Becomes Batman
Fights Off Thief

You're not stealing his sandwich. A Subway employee fought off a would-be robber in Hunts Point and it was all caught on camera.

At around 9:21 a.m. on August 22, the suspect walked into a Subway sandwich shop at 1047 East 163rd Street.

To the astonishment of workers he walked behind the counter and proceeded to take money out of the register.

The video then shows the suspect rolling over the counter in fear. The store employee is seen swinging a bat or metal pipe at the thief causing the thug to flee.

Anyone with information is urged to call CRIMESTOPPERS (800) 577-TIPS. All calls are confidential.

acaba el tiempo para los fanáticos del fútbol de Nueva York

BRONX NEWS: Time Running Out for NY Soccer Fans: Time Running Out for NY Soccer Fans By Howard Goldin BRONX, NEW YORK (SPORTS)-  Experienced NYC goalie Josh Saunders recently sp...

BRONX NEWS: Time Running Out for NY Soccer Fans

BRONX NEWS: Time Running Out for NY Soccer Fans: Time Running Out for NY Soccer Fans By Howard Goldin BRONX, NEW YORK (SPORTS)-  Experienced NYC goalie Josh Saunders recently sp...

Time Running Out for NY Soccer Fans

Time Running Out for NY Soccer Fans

By Howard Goldin

BRONX, NEW YORK (SPORTS)- Experienced NYC goalie Josh Saunders recently spoke of the crucial nature of the result of each match as the regular season nears its end, “It’s a playoff mentality. It’s essentially do or die every game.” 

This is especially true for the expansion club that represents New York City, NYCFC (7-13-7). The club has loaded up with international superstars such as David Villa, Frank Lampard and Andrea Pirlo. The three designated players are experienced in the highest levels of international competition, but are among the older aged players in the league. 

The expectations on the club and from its fans have obviously been too high because of the acquisition of these international stars. 

NYC coach Jason Kreis spoke about the newcomers after Saturday’s home loss to the Columbus crew SC, 2-1, “It’s unfair. They think [fans] we are supposed to win because of high paid and high profile stars. Not enough credit is given for how difficult it is. Expansion teams are set up not to succeed.” 

One of new but experienced players, Andrea Pirlo of Juventus in Italy admitted problems that exist, “We have to try to improve. We have to not repeat the mistakes that allowed us to lose this game. We don’t do team play very well because we don’t know each other well.”

Before Saturday’s match with the Columbus Crew (11-8-8), Kreis stated his club’s plan, “We have to take these eight games one at a time. We have to put all of our focus and energy into this first game. It’s critical we get three points at home.” 

His club lost the first of the eight and end points even more desperately if they are to qualify for the playoff. After this weekend’s loss, he said, “We need to win every game. We have seven games and 21 points available.” 

The teams that competed seem to be traveling in opposite directions in the MLS standings. Columbus has won five games and drew in two of their last eight contests while NYC has won only two and drew one of their last eight matches. They are not compiling the points necessary to move forward into playoff contention. 

A sell-out crowd of 30,018 attended the match on Saturday afternoon. The fans are still coming to Yankee stadium in large numbers. The next game at the Stadium will take place on Wednesday night, September 16.

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BRONX NEWS: Heartbreak for NYCFC

BRONX NEWS: Heartbreak for NYCFC: Heartbreak for NYCFC BRONX, NEW YORK (SPORTS)-  Andrew Jacobson scored his first goal in more than two years as New York City FC lost 2-1 t...

Heartbreak for NYCFC

Heartbreak for NYCFC

BRONX, NEW YORK (SPORTS)- Andrew Jacobson scored his first goal in more than two years as New York City FC lost 2-1 to Columbus Crew SC in front of a sell-out crowd of 30,018 on Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.

Justin Meram scored the match winner in the 83rd minute as New York City FC drop to 7-13-7 (28 points) and the Crew improve to 11-8-8 (41 points).

Trailing 1-0 in the 29th minute, New York City FC defender Jason Hernandez played a ball in the air ahead to Patrick Mullins, who showed good control by trapping it on his chest. The forward, who was making his first start since July 18, laid the ball off to his side for Jacobson. The midfielder took one touch ahead then unleashed a rocket from 25 yards out to tie the score at 1-1.

It was Jacobson’s sixth goal in Major League Soccer and his first since June 22, 2013.

Columbus took an early advantage thanks to Federico Higuain in the 10th minute. Wil Trapp served up a corner kick into the box that the Crew midfielder met with his head to put the visitors up 1-0.

New York City FC responded less than 20 minutes later, scoring for the first time in a first half since the Club’s 5-3 win over Orlando City SC on July 26.

The Club had a chance to take the lead before the break on a spectacular effort by Mix Diskerud. New York City FC took a quick free kick near midfield. Captain David Villa got the ball on the left and had a nice give-and-go with Frank Lampard, who was making his first start since August 9. Mullins then got the ball and chipped it in front of the net as Mix tried a bicycle kick that went over the bar.

The score remained 1-1 at halftime.

New York City FC came out the aggressor in the second half as Jefferson Mena almost headed home Andrea Pirlo’s corner kick, but it went wide of the net.

After a back and forth half, it was Columbus that escaped with the spoils. The Crew gained possession in midfield as Higuain found Meram on the left side. The second-half substitute cut into the box and placed his shot into the low far corner to make it 2-1.

New York City FC are on a bye Labor Day Weekend and return to action on September 12 against FC Dallas. Kickoff is 8:30 p.m. ET from Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas (YES Network, WFAN, WADO).

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