Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Monroe Football

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Monroe Football: Football Phenoms Return Monroe Gears Up for New Season By Gary Axelbank BRONX, NEW YORK, AUGUST 14- Last week, the NJCAA recognized thr...

Monroe Football

Football Phenoms Return

Monroe Gears Up for New Season

By Gary Axelbank

BRONX, NEW YORK, AUGUST 14- Last week, the NJCAA recognized three Monroe Mustangs playmakers as top-returners for the upcoming 2014 football season. Quarterback Clayton Turner, running back Robert Jackson, and wide receiver Jaquan Spann were cited for their achievements in Monroe's groundbreaking 2013 season and as important cogs in the future. Also two defensive players, tackle Elijah Young and safety Leonardo Lorenzo, were recognized.

For a team that relied on stellar defense to achieve a a stunning six-game winning streak that resulted in a 7-3 record in just their second varsity season, the NJCAA's notice of offensive playmakers is an excellent sign for 2014, but it might also contain some cautionary warnings.

"The emergence of our offensive weapons, especially in the running game, helped support our strong defense last year," said Coach Terry Karg.  "One of the challenges this season will be to replace many talented players who have moved on to play at NCAA level, but with the return of Turner, Jackson and Spann we hope to become more consistent on offense."

The development of running back Robert Jackson was a key to Monroe's success a year ago. The 5 foot 9 power half-back from Plainfield, NJ had more than 100 yards rushing in each of the Mustangs' last six games, coinciding with the win streak. His best game was the 176 yards he ate up against Thaddeus Stevens in a 26-6 win in late October.

Turner was another revelation on offense last year. The rangy 6 foot 4 signal-caller from Atlanta was injured in the season's regular season opener and he missed a month. But when he returned, he settled down the position, averaging 120 yards/game and throwing for 12 TD passes in the six games of the winning streak.

Spann caught 21 passes in his nine games as a freshman. His 336 yards were second on the team. The native of Newark, NJ had two games where he had five receptions and he hauled in three TD passes.

On defense, Young is a 6 foot, 260 pound sophomore from White Plains, NY. At 5 foot 8, 170, safety Lorenzo, who doubles as return-man extraordinaire, is a lightning-bolt of a player who hails from Miami, FL.

"We are appreciative the NJCAA has recognized these returning players," Coach Karg said. "We are very aware that in order to be competitive in our conference it will take a total team effort on offense, defense and special teams. Last year, we took a positive step with our program and we're working hard through the preseason to prepare for the opponents that are on our 2014 schedule."

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Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Fashion week

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Fashion week: Bronx to become center of Fashion Tweet   BRONX, NEW YORK, AUGUST 13- Officials from Bronx Fashion...

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BRONX, NEW YORK, AUGUST 13- Officials from Bronx Fashion Week held a press conference at The Historical Andrew Freeman Mansion (1125 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY). 

Local, State and National press received a preview of the designers who will be featured for Bronx Fashion Week (dated for September 5-7, 2014 taking place at The Historical Andrew Freeman Mansion). Some designers included 

Jenny V, A Premier Custom Bridal and Evening Wear Designer who’s designs have graced the Emmy’s as well as numerous celebrities, Alexander Garcia, A Versatile and Accomplished Designer, Jo Lance, A Creative Art Director & Photographer who also the Host of Mexico’s Americas Next Top Model, and Fashion Designer Ayana who designs women's clothing, her company designs contemporary garments for those who desire high style, just to name a few. 

“It’s amazing to see something in such a high form showcased. It’s difficult to touch on all the designers lined up for this star studded historical event. You just have to be here in order to witness it!” says Flora Montes, Executive Director for Bronx Fashion Week. 

“The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is a proud sponsor of Fashion Week, which will help generate revenue for our borough. The series of events during Fashion Week will not only help showcase local talent but will also help bolster sales for our Bronx businesses,” Michelle Dolgow Cristofaro, Bronx Chamber of Commerce Chief-of-Staff.

Featured Fashion Designer pieces are being inspired by The Bronx Artist Documentary Project taking place at The Andrew Freeman Mansion starting September 10th. Additionally, Bronx Fashion Week has joined forces along side of The Gift to Empower which is a non profit organization aimed to inspire children and families in need. The mission is to hand these families with the necessary tools and resources for a brighter future. The program will include mentoring, education and workshops working hand in hand with other organizations to reach the same goal.

Sponsors include Andrew Freeman Mansion, Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum,Bronx Chamber of Commerce, Eva Jay Sweets, Fashion Avenue News, Fordham Bid, Jerome-Gun Hill Merchants Business Improvement District, LGBTQS Chamber of Commerce, New York Botanical Gardens, Port-Morris Distillery, Project Planes, Stylaga, and The Bronx Museum of the Arts.

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Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Summer Slay

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Summer Slay: Summer Slay Wife stabbed to death on quiet street (Photo by David Greene) Celebration, Children Playing and then Murder; Death Visits Q...

Summer Slay

Summer Slay

Wife stabbed to death on quiet street

(Photo by David Greene)

Celebration, Children Playing and then Murder;

Death Visits Quiet Residential Block

By David Greene

BRONX, NEW YORK, AUGUST 11- The sounds of cook outs and children playing were instantly silenced by a young woman's blood-curdling cries for help as her distraught husband stabbed her repeatedly in front of horrified onlookers.

Patrol cars from the 49th Precinct were observed racing through the immediate area when police were called to 1538 Hone Avenue at 6:14 p.m. on Saturday, August 9.

Officials say the victim was stabbed repeatedly and was discovered lying on the sidewalk in a pool of blood. Police say she was "unconscious and unresponsive," when she was rushed to Jacobi Hospital where she died a short time later.

Officers immediately placed the woman's husband in custody. The murder weapon, a gravity knife was discovered nearby.

As police walked the blood-soaked man to a waiting ambulance for the treatment of a gash to his hand, the man collapsed, telling cops, "I haven't eaten in four days." The suspect was eventually removed to a local hospital for the treatment of a gash on his hand.

A relative of the victim also collapsed at the scene and was given oxygen by paramedics before being taken to a local hospital.

As a handful of residents speculated on how many people witnessed or heard the attack, one area resident who identified himself as R. O'Neil, fumed, "I don't understand how nobody gave her any assistance, but I could almost guarantee that people took their phones out to record it."

Neighbor Melissa Ovando heard the screams, but assumed it was children playing, adding, "Nothing like this ever happens here, so we didn't think much about it."

Many of the two dozen or so witnesses were guests of a party that was just setting up in a driveway across the street at the time of the grisly attack. The suspect began stabbing the woman inside a vehicle and then chased her down and continued stabbing her on the sidewalk.

The victim was later identified as Amarita Khan, 23, of Ozone Park, Queens. According to the New York Times the victim and the suspect had two children.

The suspect was later identified as Nazir Khan , 25, who was charged with second degree murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon.

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Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Cemetery Rapist Arrested

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Cemetery Rapist Arrested: Cemetery Rapist Arrested By Dan Gesslein BRONX, NEW YORK, AUGUST 9- Police arrested a suspect in the cemetery rape in Throggs Neck.  ...