Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Councilman King Cheers Evander on to Victory

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Councilman King Cheers Evander on to Victory: (Photo by Gary Quintal) By Gary Quintal BRONX, NEW YORK, March 7- PSAL boys playoff basketball continued this week with the second and ...

Councilman King Cheers Evander on to Victory

(Photo by Gary Quintal)

By Gary Quintal

BRONX, NEW YORK, March 7- PSAL boys playoff basketball continued this week with the second and quarter final rounds of the A division playing out this week.  

Number 2 seed Evander Childs beat visiting Number 15 seed John Bowne 71-53. The win advances Evander to a quarter-finals matchup against McKee Vocational Tech Thursday.  

Evander held a comfortable lead throughout much of the contest when an early 14-5 lead ballooned to 22-5 off of two quick three pointers and a layup in the final minutes of the first quarter.  Bowne showed fight, shaving a few points off Evander's lead, but the Tiger would answer every time, finally pulling away with a 54-34 lead with only seven minutes remaining.  

In attendance watching on his Tiger was former basketball alum and current city council member Andy King. 

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Celebrating Bronx Biz

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Celebrating Bronx Biz: Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s Celebrates Anniversary (Photos by Ken Carozza) BRONX, NEW YORK, March 6- The Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s T...

Celebrating Bronx Biz

Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s Celebrates Anniversary

(Photos by Ken Carozza)

BRONX, NEW YORK, March 6- The Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s Tenth Annual Scholarship Banquet took place at the Marina del Rey last week. Special Guests included Chazz Palminteri, Jose Feliciano, US Congressman Serrano, Dwight Gooden, Commissioner Robert Walsh (NYC Department of Small Business Services).  

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce celebrated  118 years of operation. Also, the chamber will raise funds to support The Empire State Relief Fund, which will provide resources to help New Yorkers recover from Hurricane Sandy and rebuild and restore homes. Our organization hopes to ensure that New Yorkers can receive long-term residential housing assistance to help fill the funding gap and continue to call New York home.  Additionally, the chamber will raise funds for students to receive scholarships.

Every year, the Bronx Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations who have contributed to the development of the Bronx community. This year, we are honoring our distinguished past honorees from the last decade who have contributed to the success of our borough.

 “This year has been a remarkable one for our borough with the addition of Smith Electric Cars (the very first electric truck manufacturer), a four star hotel Marriot Hotel, Trump Golf Course, Target at The Throggs Neck Mall. Macy’s at Bay Plaza Mall, BJ’s, and Fresh Direct.  Also, another Metro North station is expected to be created in our borough. The Bronx is truly booming and the unemployment rate should be declining with this additional commerce. Our honorees have all helped advance economic prosperity for our region,” states Lenny Caro, President & CEO of The Bronx Chamber of Commerce.

The annual gala is the chamber’s principal fundraising event and an opportunity for the community to come together and share in a memorable evening. Each year, members of the business community attend this special evening which includes included a cocktail reception and dinner, multiple silent auction tables with hundreds of items to bid on, and an exciting program.

Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s Chairman, Joseph Kelleher, stated, “The annual banquet was created to honor and generate public recognition of the accomplishments and positive contributions of extraordinary Bronx organizations and businesses.  These honorees are a crucial part of the fabric of New York’s economy, and the chamber of commerce will continue to provide an atmosphere in which these businesses can thrive and prosper.”  

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce was established to strengthen the economic viability and improve the quality of life for the Bronx.  Our committees and board members have helped us grow to become a champion of fostering ethical business practices and ensuring the borough’s future as economically thriving.

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Can Boxing History Be Made at Barclays?

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Can Boxing History Be Made at Barclays?: By Howard Goldin BRONX, NEW YORK, March 6- The amazing Bernard “The Eexecutioner” Hopkins (56-6-2, 32 KO’s) will attempt to become the old...

Can Boxing History Be Made at Barclays?

By Howard Goldin

BRONX, NEW YORK, March 6- The amazing Bernard “The Eexecutioner” Hopkins (56-6-2, 32 KO’s) will attempt to become the oldest fighter to win a recognized world championship when he challenges undefeated Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud (24-0, 19 KO’s) for the IBF Light Heavyweight title on March 9 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Hopkins celebrated his 48^th birthday on January 15.

After surviving a rough childhood and nearly five years in prison, Hopkins began his professional boxing career in 1988. Never easy to discourage, Hopkins rebounded from a light heavyweight loss in his pro debut to capture his next 23 bouts, all fought in the middleweight ranks.

His first world championship encounter was against Roy Jones, Jr. in 1993, which he lost by a 12-round decision. His second loss, like his first in 1988, was followed by a lengthy winning streak, 26 bouts. His first world’s title, the IBF middleweight, came during that streak on April 29, 1995, when he defeated Segundo Mercado.

A 12-round TKO victory over the legendary Felix “Tito”  Trinidad at Madison Square Garden earned Hopkins the undisputed middleweight crown 18 days after the 9/11 terrorist attack upon the United States.

Interestingly, Oscar De La Hoya, the promoter of the March 9 title tilt, was an unsuccessful opponent of Hopkins in 2004.

Hopkins, greatly able to verbally promote his bouts, said in a recent press conference, “I have broken records, quieted doubters and solidified my legacy. Now, I am going to do all of that again, but this time at the new Barclays Center in front of a large crowd of people that understand and appreciate the sport.”

In his first ring appearance in the northeast, Cloud, the IBF champion is standing in the shadows of the much greater known challenger. Rising from an impoverished and difficult childhood, Cloud found boxing to be his salvation.

After compiling a successful amateur record, Cloud turned pro in 2004. On August 28, 2009, he took his undefeated mark into a bout for the vacant IBF crown, which he won in a 12 round decision. Cloud has since successfully defended his title five times.

Saturday night’s title match and card, the second at Barclays, is being co-promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Don King Productions.

The co-feature bout is another 12 rounder between WBO Inter-Continental Welterweight Champion Jan Zavecek (32-2, 18 KO’s) and his undefeated challenger Keith Thurman (19-0, 18 KO’s).The 36 year-old champion is only fighting in the U.S. for the second time in his lengthy career. His only previous bout in this country was a loss to Andre Berto.

The undercard will include several young local boxers, Eddie Gomez of the Bronx (12-0, 8 KO’s), Marcus Browne of Staten Island (2-0, 2 KO’s), Stevens Bujaj (8-0, 6 KO’s), Juan Dominguez (12-0, 8 KO’s) and Frank Galarza (8-0-1, 4 KO’s) of Brooklyn, who hope to keep their undefeated marks unblemished.

The championship encounters will be televised live by HBO beginning at 9:30 pm. Tickets for the event are priced at $25, 50, 100 and 200 and are available at all Ticketmaster locations and at Barclays.

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): MONSTER NEXT DOOR

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): MONSTER NEXT DOOR: Neighbors Knew he was strange, Never thought he was capable of slaughter By David Greene BRONX, NEW YORK, March 6- A community turned ou...