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Monday, February 11, 2013

Officer Struck by Vehicle After Norwood Mugging

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(Photo by David Greene)

By David Greene

BRONX, NEW YORK, February 11- Details were still sketchy, but detectives are on the hunt for a mugger and a driver who struck a police officer in Norwood, after the officer reportedly gave chase to the mugger.

It is believed the incident began after an unidentified victim was mugged along Hull Avenue. The officer from the 52nd Precinct was chasing the suspect, when the patrolman was struck by the vehicle, at just before 3 p.m., on February 5, outside of 333 E. Mosholu Parkway North.

A small army of NYPD police officers, detectives and members of the heavily-armed Emergency Services Unit had fanned out across the neighborhood searching for the mugger and driver.

Cops would soon learn that the mugger ran into, "Price Busters," on E. 204 Street, reportedly one of the only store's in the neighborhood without security cameras. Inside the store the Latin male removed several articles of clothing and made a phone call on a cell-phone before fleeing the scene.

Members of the NYPD's K-9 unit were deployed and attempted to use the clothing to track the suspect, but were unsuccessful.

The condition of the officer, the description of the suspect or the vehicle that injured the officer are still not known at this time.

A woman who identified herself as the manager of Price Busters had, "No comment," regarding the incident. 


Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Spellman Coach Reaches 300 Wins

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Spellman Coach Reaches 300 Wins: --> BRONX, NEW YORK, February 11- The Cardinal Spellman Boys' Varsity Basketball team defeated Blessed Sacrament-St. Gabriel of New Ro...

Spellman Coach Reaches 300 Wins

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BRONX, NEW YORK, February 11- The Cardinal Spellman Boys' Varsity Basketball team defeated Blessed Sacrament-St. Gabriel of New Rochelle 60-33, giving Coach Fred Opper his 300th win at Spellman. 

Coach Opper has led the Spellman Basketball team for 27 years, previously coaching at Mt. St. Michael and St. Agnes High School. In 1989, he was appointed to the position of Dean of Students at Spellman, and in 2005 became Boys' Athletic Director. A graduate of Mt. St. Michael and Fordham University, he is also a member of Fordham's Baseball Hall of Fame.

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Once a Mustang, now a pro!

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Once a Mustang, now a pro!: --> Janneh signs with VSI Tampa in the USL PRO By Gary Axelbank BRONX, NEW YORK, February 11- He made his mark at Monroe as a prolific...

Once a Mustang, now a pro!

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Janneh signs with VSI Tampa in the USL PRO


By Gary Axelbank

BRONX, NEW YORK, February 11- He made his mark at Monroe as a prolific scorer, a great teammate, and above all, a winner, and now Karamba Janneh of the Bronx, is a professional soccer player.  

Janneh has just signed a contract to play pro ball for VSI Tampa Bay in the USL PRO.

"This is what it's all about," said Coach Marcus Dibernardo.  "Karamba found a home at Monroe and became a wonderful player for us. He starred in the national tournament, completed his studies, and now he is making a living as a professional soccer player. The lesson is clear: become a Mustang, work hard and then the sky is your limit."

Janneh had 11 goals and five assists in 13 games with the 2011 Monroe team that won Region and District championships and played into the national finals.


Bronx News (Bxnews.net): CB8 Meeting on Transportation

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): CB8 Meeting on Transportation: --> BRONX, NEW YORK, February 11- Community Board 8 will be holding a meeting of the Traffic and Transportation Committee on Tuesday, Fe...

CB8 Meeting on Transportation

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BRONX, NEW YORK, February 11- Community Board 8 will be holding a meeting of the Traffic and Transportation Committee on Tuesday, February 19. The meeting will be held at Manhattan College, 3840 Corlear Avenue at 7:30 p.m.

On the agenda are the following:
An unenclosed sidewalk cafe application for the Tin Marin Bar & Lounge, Inc., 3708 Riverdale Avenue.

Resident request for “No Parking Signs” and removal of Parking on Independence Avenue from West 246 to West 247 Streets.  


Application of Kingsbridge Heights Community Center to create a “Play Street” which will close Kingsbridge Terrace between Perot Street and Summit Place on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in July and August to coincide with the on-site youth market. 

For more information call Community Board 8: 718-884-3959.