BRONX, NY – Jhonson Cruz of Spring Valley, who fights out the UFC GYM New City, Improves to 2 – 0 with an unanimous decision at Bx Cage Fight on Sunday.
Cruz, has been training with former European Kickboxing Champion and UFC GYM New City Striking Coach Ricky Vllasaliu. This is his second fight under the tutelage of Vllasaliu.
We spoke with Coach Ricky Vllasaliu (pictured above) about the fight, “Jhonson Cruz gets better every day at practice. Seeing his drive and motivation is very inspiring to me. He has a very bright future in Kickboxing.”
This Thursday, Oct. 24, the New York Liberty will celebrate its first WNBA Championship in franchise history with a ticker tape parade through New York City. The parade will tip off at 10 a.m. from Battery Park and proceed north along Broadway to City Hall, through what is known as the “Canyon of Heroes.” Following the parade, there will be a ceremony at City Hall honoring the New York Liberty at noon.
Members from Jawonio in Rockland were recognized in an on-field ceremony prior to yesterday’s New York Yankees game
Founded in 1947 by a group of families that believed their children with disabilities had the potential to live full and productive lives, Jawonio, an indigenous word for “Independence,” has become an essential resource for families in Rockland and Westchester Counties, providing care for children and adults with special needs.
For more information about Jawonio and how you can donate, visit www.jawonio.org