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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Maritime Loses Home-Opener To Kings Point

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Maritime Loses Home-Opener To Kings Point: BRONX, NEW YORK, November 28- The Maritime basketball team played host to arch-rival Kings Point on Tuesday night at the Riesenberg Hall Gy...

Maritime Loses Home-Opener To Kings Point


BRONX, NEW YORK, November 28- The Maritime basketball team played host to arch-rival Kings Point on Tuesday night at the Riesenberg Hall Gymnasium and lost to the Mariners by the score of 78-42. The defeat drops the Privateers to 0-4 on the season, while USMMA improves to 2-1.
Two players scored in double-figures for Maritime, led by sophomore T-Vaughn Gibson (Freeport, Bahamas/Sunland Baptist), who had 17 points and a team-high five rebounds. Freshman Tim McNamara (Somerville, N.J./Somerville) finished the night with 10 points and two assists, while senior Ron Bethea (Harlem, N.Y./Humanities Prep.) recorded nine points.
The Mariners shot an impressive 56.9-percent from the field (33-of-58) and did not trail once in the game. They relied on shots down low, as the outscored the Privateers 30-6 in points in the paint.
Kings Point was led by junior Reed Buck, who recorded a double-double with a game-high 25 points and 10 rebounds. Freshman David Smith added 15 points.
The Privateers are back in action on Thursday night, when they play host to Skyline opponent NYU-Poly. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Riesenberg Hall Gym.




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Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Youngsters hold winter tip off at Monroe

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Youngsters hold winter tip off at Monroe: By Gary Axelbank BRONX, NEW YORK, November 28- The Monroe Mustangs will honor the Jr. Huguenots, the youth teams that represent New Roch...

Youngsters hold winter tip off at Monroe



By Gary Axelbank

BRONX, NEW YORK, November 28- The Monroe Mustangs will honor the Jr. Huguenots, the youth teams that represent New Rochelle in the Tri-County Basketball League, with two special nights of basketball at the MAC (Monroe Athletic Complex) during this weekend's 2012 Mustangs Winter Tip-off Invitational. 

On Friday nights at 8:00 p.m. it is the men's game between Monroe and Central Florida. On Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. it is the men's showdown between the Mustangs and Hagerstown, and Saturday's 6:00pm women's match between Monroe and rival Harcum. Members of the Jr. Huguenots will be treated to free admission, exclusive chances at half-time prizes made possible by Modell’s and Steiner Sports Memorabilia and personal autograph sessions with the Mustangs after the games. 

"This is our way of honoring young people who are staying in school and doing their best on the basketball court," said Director of Sports Development and Information Gary Axlebank. "Supporting the local community has been a part of the Monroe College legacy for almost 80 years and now that we have this gorgeous facility in downtown New Rochelle this is another way that we can keep those commitments strong."

Beginning with the Thanksgiving weekend just past, this is the second year that the Jr. Huguenots are using the MAC for their practices and games. The Jr. Huguenots, who are part of the New Rochelle Basketball Association, have full-use of the facility, including the electronic scoreboards and Monroe game personnel so that the games are operated at a quality level. 

New Rochelle Basketball Association is the parent organization of both the Jr Huguenots and the “Purple Basketball Club”, the booster club of New Rochelle High School.



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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Child Shot in E. Tremont Gun-play




By David Greene



A 5-year old child was wounded as her family returned to their Hughes Avenue home after attending a baby shower.



Police were called to 1997 Hughes Avenue at just after 1 a.m., on November 25. Authorities say Hailey Dominguez was shot in the stomach and was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital.



Hours later detectives at the 48th Precinct were questioning Angel Morales, 18, who was later charged with attempted murder and weapons possession. He remains held on $100,000 cash bail.



Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., issued a statement that stated, "It is extremely disappointing that gun violence continues to plague our borough, especially during this holiday season where families should be looking forward to spending time together and enjoying the warm feelings brought on by the holidays rather than watching over their shoulders in fear."


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ELEVATOR MISHAP INJURES SENIOR






Rescue crews were called to the Kittay House for seniors, located at 2550 Webb Avenue, at just before 8 a.m., on Sunday, November 25, after the elderly man apparently fell into the building's elevator shaft. Firefighters quickly removed the unidentified patient, who was transported to a local hospital with an injury to his pelvis.

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Arrest made but questions remain in teen murder




 

 

By David Greene

 

BRONX, NEW YORK, November 27- A popular teenager was strangled and left for dead in the hallway of a Hunts Point building, hours after she celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday with relatives.

 

Police were called to 632 Barretto Street at just after 8 a.m., on November 23. Family members say 15-year old Destiny Sanchez was semiconscious when she was found by her brother inside the hallway of the three-family home.

 

According to the victim’s step-sister Felicity Lopez, 13, Sanchez was found by her brother Keith. Lopez tearfully recalled, "I slapped her and she was waking up."

 

Family members say Sanchez' face and tongue were swollen and the victim had reportedly been doused in bleach. The killer may have used it to cover the crime and remove any trace of DNA evidence, sparking speculation that the pretty teen may have been the victim of a sexual assault.

 

Crime scene investigators worked for hours in and around the building and removed potential evidence from the hallway and focused on the first-floor apartment that had been vacant for the last two weeks.

 

An unidentified cousin whose eyes were bloodshot from crying, stated, "We had heard that Hector Camacho had died, the legend, and we were already crying, and we didn't know him."


Family members say Sanchez, who lived in Wakefield, but often stayed with relatives on nearby Spofford Avenue, was a 9th grader at the Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship and dreamed of becoming a lawyer.

 

One resident of the block claimed drugs and prostitution have plagued the block for more than a decade. The resident added, "For the most part it's quiet here. The block isn't like some blocks where you see the drug dealers outside."

 

The resident added, "You know the murder and suicide rate always goes up around Christmas time, it's terrible."

 

The following day the Office of the City's Medical Examiner determined that Sanchez had been strangled.

 

Police questioned and later arrested Luis Vega, 34, the brother of Sanchez' step-mother. Vega reportedly allowed Sanchez to drink alcohol in his presence. Vega was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and one police source stated that Vega remains a suspect in the murder.  



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