VIDEO: Conversation with Times Square Hero, Duane Jackson, about new book, MAY FIRST

What's The 411 correspondent, Anisha Robertson, attended the book party hosted by the Times Square Alliance for Times Square Hero, Duane Jackson.

Mr. Jackson's new book, MAY FIRST, is named after the day he and the NYPD thwarted the terrorist attack on Times Square.

The book talks about May 1, 2010, and the ensuing days, as well as, Mr. Jackson's life leading up to May 1, 2010.

WATCH VIDEO: Sardi's Bestows Caricature Upon Academy Award-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr.

What's The 411TV was in the house for the unveiling of a Sardi's caricature for Academy award-winning actor, Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr was joined by Sardi's president Max Klimavicius and cast members of the Broadway production, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL.

What's The 411TV was in the house when professional boxer Sonya Lamonakis stepped into the ring for another go at a victory as a part of the Broadway Boxing event at B.B. King's Blues Club & Grill in Times Square. The Greek boxer known as The Scholar made her first appearance in the ring since Spring 2013. Although she is a teacher and has big responsibilities to fulfill, Lamonakis still makes time to be focused, working out and training at Gleason's Gym and staying organized.

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What's The 411TV was in the house when professional boxer Sonya Lamonakis stepped into the ring for another go at a victory as a part of the Broadway Boxing event at B.B. King's Blues Club & Grill in Times Square. The Greek boxer known as The Scholar made her first appearance in the ring since Spring 2013. Although she is a teacher and has big responsibilities to fulfill, Lamonakis still makes time to be focused, working out and training at Gleason's Gym and staying organized.

The four-time Golden Gloves champion was set to fight Tanzee "Sweet Tea" Daniel of Jamaica, NY by way of Trinidad and Tobago, one of many encounters between the two. The fans were cheering, as Sonya came into the ring with a focused look on her face and body full of energy. Sonya and Tanzee touched gloves and the fight began. Full of energy, the two boxers went punch for punch and had each other up against the ropes many times during the six-round fight. The two were putting on a great show as the crowd cheered on, screaming Sonya's name most of the time.

Many punches were thrown by the two and landed on their opponent as the fight continued. In the last round, Tanzee began to stumble and looked out of energy but did not fall as The Scholar landed punches continuously to the face and chest. At the end of the fight, with the referee between the two boxers, announcer David Diamante stated that Judges Ron McNair and Robert Taylor both scored the fight 60-54 and Judge Frank Lombardi scored 59-55. Winner by unanimous decision after six rounds of fighting was Sonya "The Scholar" Lamonakis, her eighth win. Her fans cheered and screamed her name as she stood in the middle of the ring with her arm in the air and smile on her face. The 38 year-old professional boxer was cheered on by many of her family and friends that honored her by wearing blue shirts with her boxing name "The Scholar" on the front. They were very proud of her win and congratulated her after the fight.

Videography by Alexis Williams

WATCH VIDEO: Trayvon Martin Trial Outcome Protest in NYC

Not even the scorching sun and oppressive July heat could stop demonstrators from gathering in New York City to protest George Zimmerman's acquittal in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.

The protest was organized by Occupy Wall Street just hours after the jury handed down the verdict.

While some, like Valerie Greene, were surprised by the verdict, "I think it's an absolute appalling travesty of justice. I'm shocked." 

Valerie Greene

Others like Anyah Jones were not, "I wasn't surprised I know where we live, this is the country we live in. This is the country we've always lived in. I feel like the trial was for show."

Anyah Jones

Demonstrators met in Union Square at 6pm to share their frustration over the case and to demand justice for Trayvon. By 6:30pm this reporter joined hundreds of protestors who took to the streets, marching, chanting and calling for those on the sidewalks watching to join them. Some of the most enthusiastic and biggest chants came from the littlest protesters. Four girls, ages 5 through 10 enlivened the marchers with chants of "I am? Trayvon Martin, We are? Trayvon Martin."

Ten year-old Hailie Perez (second from right) with her sister and friends at Justice for Trayvon Martin Rally in New York City, July 14, 2013

When asked why she chose to spend a sunny afternoon fighting for justice, 10-year-old Hailie Perez said "I have a father and a little brother at home and they could be in the same situation as Trayvon Martin and I never want that to happen." Check out the video for more reaction, reasons for protesting and why the Trayvon Martin case just might be "our civil rights movement!"

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