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Viva Rosita! Local Star Shines in Squared Circle

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Hometown girl Rosita strikes a pose in the ring before her thrilling victory. Photo by Eric Rosen

TNA ‘Brawls’ at MCU Park

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By Rick Buttacavoli

Viva Rosita! Brooklyn’s hometown girl made good on her promise to entertain her fans on Saturday, July 21, as she defeated TNA Knockouts legend Gail Kim in front of thousands of supporters at MCU Park.
Kim and Rosita, who was joined at ringside by Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg, did battle as part of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s annual “Basebrawl” event. The Brooklyn show was the pro wrestling company’s biggest non-televised event of the year, according to TNA officials.
For Rosita, a former Bay Ridge resident, the victory was especially meaningful because she was able to share it with friends and family members in attendance.
“It was crazy,” she told the Eagle after the match. “To get to perform in my hometown and to come out and see so many people stand up. I couldn’t believe it!” read more »

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Teen Dating Violence Is Focus Of Walk-A-Thon

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and a not-for-profit group is marking the significance of the month by sponsoring a walk-a-thon on Fourth Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 18.

The Healing Center, an organization which assists domestic violence victims and their families, is holding the event to raise awareness about the dangers teenagers face when they date a person prone to violence. read more »