Fires Kill 12, Injures Dozens Durate Rivera Was Born on Monday, January 1 at 12:23 A.M

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BY ROBERT WIRSING EMS transported the Harry Thursday morning and after- Police are seeking help in S. Truman High School sopho- noon. solving a fatal drive-by double more to Jacobi Hospital where According to published re- shooting that occurred out- he was pronounced deceased. ports, a Sweet 16 party had side a Bronx catering hall. The second victim, an unjust concluded at the catering According to a NYPD identifi ed 17-year-old, suffered hall when a fi ght broke out just spokesman, 49th Precinct po- a gunshot wound to his left prior to the drive-by shooting. lice offi cers responded to a arm and was transported to Police did not confi rm what call of a male shot on Thurs- Jacobi Hospital in stable con- started the argument or if Wil- day, December 28 at 12:30 a.m. dition. liams and the 17-year-old vic- at Bronxdale Avenue and Kin- As of press time, no arrests tim were the intended targets. sella Street. have been made and no sus- “Maestro’s Caterers is a Upon arrival, police dis- pects were identifi ed in this family owned business which covered two teenage males ongoing investigation. has been a part of the Bronx with gunshot wounds on the Police could not say at this community for many years sidewalk in front of Maestro’s time whether the victims were and has hosted many Sweet Caterers at 1703 Bronxdale Av- guests or party crashers, or 16 parties and nothing of this enue. were just by-standers. nature has ever occurred,” The fi rst victim, Sincear Emergency Service Unit stated a Maestro’s Caterers Williams, a 16-year-old Clason and 49th Precinct police of- spokesman. Point resident, sustained a fi cers were investigating the “Our condolences go out to gunshot wound to his neck and scene in front at Bronxdale the families of those involved was found unconscious and Avenue between Van Nest in that night’s horrifi c act of unresponsive at the scene. and Morris Park avenues on First Bronx Baby Born Continued on Page 54 Lincoln Hospital’s fi rst baby of the New Year was also the fi rst born in the Bronx, the second baby born in NYC and the fi rst born in all of the 11 NYC Health + Hospitals citywide. Baby boy Brysen Fires kill 12, injures dozens Durate Rivera was born on Monday, January 1 at 12:23 a.m. to mother Brooklyn Rivera. He weighed in at 3 pounds 7.2 ounces BY SARAH VALENZUELA homes, lost everything,” said The toddler, who had a his- and is doing well in the hospital’s Neotnatal ICU. In less than a week, two cat- FDNY Commissioner Daniel tory of playing with the stove, Photo courtesy of Lincoln Hospital astrophic fi res ripped through Nigro of the multiple-alarm alerted his mother to the fi re Tremont and Stratton Park. fi re. he started with a scream and On Thursday, December 28, “Our members bravely en- when she realized when hap- TOP BRONX NEWS STORIES a little before 7 p.m. police and tered the building and did ev- pened she left her apartment HOOD fi refi ghters responded to a 911 erything they could and did with the 3-year-old and her BOR - YO The Bronx Times IGH UR call about a fi re in an apart- save a number of residents, other 2-year-old child and left E N On-Line $-"44*'*&%4'035)/9 N E R W ment building at 2363 Pros- this loss is unprecedented.” the door open, according to U O S Your world is pect Avenue. The accident has been Commissioner Nigro. Y

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BY PATRICK ROCCHIO ont Avenue and Bruckner Bou- could question the federal gov- An idea that would increase levard), said John Marano, ernment as to funds that might parking in a Bronx commu- former CB 10 chairman and be available,” said Cruz. nity may be taking shape. current board member. Crowley said in a state- Community leaders are “We cannot just keep build- ment that the proposal would meeting and advocating for ing and building and not have do “much to improve our decking over the Bruckner appropriate parking and infra- communities and neighbor- Expressway from between Lo- structure,” said Marano. “Yes hoods.” gan/Crosby avenues and East it will cost money, but will it “This is a state issue and Tremont Avenue. Revere and cost less money now than ten I’ve contacted the NYS De- Hollywood avenues are also or 15 years from now.” partment of Transportation being considered. The push to get the decking to push for a study to examine The decking proposal has project started when Marano the feasibility of funding this been before Community Board was CB 10 chairman. project,” stated Crowley. 10 in recent years and is pres- The reasons for supporting Andrew Chirico, WLCA ently being championed by the decking idea include the board member, said that the the Waterbury-LaSalle Com- revival of the Bruckner Boule- The proposal of local community leaders would see part of Bruckner Ex- decking would facilitate move- munity Association, which vard commercial strip, safety ment of fi re trucks in and out recently joined CB 10 board and the movement of traf- pressway near of East Tremont, Logan and Crosby avenues, and possibly of Engine 89/Ladder 50, which members at a meeting with fi c near an expanding P.S. 14, more blocks, decked over. Community News Group / Patrick Rocchio is located in the proposed Congressman Joseph Crowley additional parking for busi- decking area. to discuss the matter. nesses and revenue from park- Marano and CB 10 mem- ley and discussed the matter. Currently the fi re trucks The idea would be to cover ing meters for the city, said bers met with NYS Depart- Cruz said that the con- must in many cases circle over part of the expressway to Marano. ment of Transportation in the gressman was receptive to the around the expressway to go create more parking for the He hopes to have a trol- fall, he said. idea and certainly would look on runs, he said. shopping area that is part of ley that could carry shoppers Additionally, in November, to assist the community on the “There is interest, now we the newly forming Throggs from the parking lot to busi- members of the WLCA, Ma- idea going forward. got to build some support and Neck Business Improvement nesses along East Tremont rano and Matt Cruz, CB 10 dis- “The state would have to do see if it goes any further,” said District (along the East Trem- Avenue. trict manager met with Crow- a study and if it is feasible they Chirico.

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The impact of budgetary gimmicks to pay portation dreams previous learning goals outline what a for your $100 billion worth of commitments. student should know and be ‘Buy American’ transportation promises. Larry Penner able to do at the end of each For starts, how about the grade. Founded in 1981 by $5.8 billion you still owe to- Is Common What should a student Michael Benedetto and Dear editor, ward fully funding the $32 know or be able to do? No one John Collazzi CEO Governor Cuomo signing billion MTA 2015-2019 Five Core working? has a defi nitive answer be- Les Goodstein the ‘NY Buy America Act’ leg- Year Capital Plan, an addi- cause every student is learns PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER islation mandating the MTA tional $1 billion you pledged Dear editor, differently. Some students can Jennifer Goodstein and other state agencies to in response to last years NYC Is the education system learn at a rapid pace, while BRONX TIMES PUBLISHER ‘Buy American’ is nothing Transit subway and LIRR aimed at making kids fail? some need more time. Laura Guerriero new for the MTA, NYS Depart- Penn Station crises, $4.3 bil- Well, in recent years it would What happens when a stu- EDITOR ment of Transportation, Thru- lion balance needed toward feel so. I am a high school se- dent does not understand the John Collazzi way Authority and Bridge Au- $6 billion Second Avenue Sub- nior who was thrown into com- topic that is being taught in ASSIGNMENT EDITOR/REPORTER thority who receive billions way Phase 2, $7.25 billion for mon core learning in about class? Patrick Rocchio each year from the United your 25% share of the $29 bil- 7th grade. The very defi nition The Common Core way REPORTER/PHOTO EDITOR States Department of Trans- lion Amtrak Gateway Tunnel of what the Common Core is, does not allow a teacher to take Rob Wirsing portation Federal Transit and along with paying back the sounds as if it is designed for even fi ve minutes to explain a REPORTERS Federal Highway Administra- $1.6 billion dollar federal loan the top of the class type of stu- topic more in depth to help as- Sarah Valenzuela tions. Buy American-require- and $1 billion State Thruway dent. sure a concerned student. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Leonard Vigliotti ments for both transit, bridge Authority Bond which helped According to the site of The educational board Donna Marzi and highway projects are one fi nance the new $3.9 billion the offi cial home of common should come up with an alter- PRODUCTION of many requirements for re- Tappan Zee Bridge, just to core standards the Common native way to instil a higher Mauro DeLuca ceipt of federal funding. This name a few. Core is a set of high-quality education on students with- impacts the MTA’s ability get There is not enough space academic standards in math- out making them feel like they the best bang for the buck for me to list the balance of all ematics and English language were set up to fail. when spending $7 billion in his $100 billion worth of trans- arts/literacy (ELA). 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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 13 Morris Park Community Association receives new patrol cars

BY SARAH VALENZUELA ris Park. The Morris Park Commu- “The Morris Park Com- nity Association patrol is hit- munity Association has been ting the road in style. around for years and I think The MPCA, one of the few it’s important,” said Klein. remaining community as- “It just keeps people peace of sociations in the Bronx that mind that there’s an active still conduct their own com- patrol of people from the community patrols, received new munity keeping them safe.” wheels. The senator’s $100,000 While the MPCA provides grant paid for two cars. The many community services, association already has one of patrolling their neighborhood those cars in their possession year round to help keep it safe and will receive the second is a task they have committed car sometime in 2018 pending themselves to for 40 years. the rebate allowance from the Their new patrol car, a fi rst car. Lincoln MKZ, has added piz- The MPCA originally zazz to the job they have been planned to purchase Ford doing out of love and commit- Morris Park Community Association president Al D’Angelo and Senator Jeff Klein (4th & 3 r) and members of models with the grant money, ment for their neighborhood. the MPCA and Community Patrol. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co but the dealer they went to “Our other [patrol] cars for the cars was able to get are 2005s and they do a lot Agovino, the group’s fi rst The association’s patrol with the NYPD and other local them Lincolns for about the of street driving so it was vice president and one of the provides the neighborhood emergency agencies, accord- same price as the Fords they time for a change,” said Al founding members of the with a wide range of assis- ing to the organizers. were looking at, according to D’Angelo, president of MPCA. neighborhood patrol. tance, from alerting the 49th “We help the neighborhood D’Angelo. “Without the cars we can’t “When [residents] need Precinct to a robbery, passing and once the police come, we “Jeff Klein’s always been go on patrol and without help, they wave us down. along a noise complaint or leave because we don’t want on top of helping this commu- the patrol, the community’s When people are sick, we get simply to lend a helping hand to interfere with their job, nity and especially this asso- safety would suffer,” D’Angelo the ambulance there,” Ago- to someone in need, accord- we’re just the ‘eyes and ears’ ciation,” remarked D’Angelo. added. vino explained. ing to the MPCA, but they [of the community],” Agovino “I said ‘Look at this! The The association has over Patrols used to be run never take matters into their explained. Morris Park Association 25 volunteers who range in from the morning until after own hands. The money for the new driving around in Lincolns’… age from 26 to the 70s. midnight, but now they are Although they are indepen- cars was allocated by Senator Now people are going to feel “They all know us, the mostly conducted during the dent from the local police pre- Jeff Klein who was born and safe and think we’re rich,” kids know us,” said Frank daytime. cinct, the MPCA works closely raised and still lives in Mor- joked D’Angelo. Got Hair? llc MEDICAL AESTHETICS 3611A East Tremont Avenue g Bronx, NY g347-281-5576 Must present AD or coupon for offer 10% off for new patients (FIRST TREATMENT) CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS APPLY LOSE 20–40 lb. Offering IN THE NEXT 40 DAYS

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 15 Mott Haven’s Lyncee Stroman named Miss New York ﬁ nalist

BY ROBERT WIRSING different mental disorders people She credits her education for her An inspirational Bronxite is one may have.” incredible accomplishments. of nearly 200 women competing to be Serving as a liaison between the In her last two weeks of college, crowned this year’s Miss New York. parolees and their parole offi cers, Stroman discovered a post on Insta- Mott Haven native Lyncee Ann Stroman assists recent parolees by gram advertising the Miss New York Stroman will participate in the Miss making program referrals, complet- USA pageant and decided to apply. New York USA pageant from Friday, ing assessments and treatment plans Three days after submitting her January 12 to Sunday, January 14 at while maintaining strong friendships application, the aspiring model was Purchase College’s Performing Arts built upon trust and understanding. interviewed by the pageant commit- Center. “These people are often stigma- tee and named a fi nalist the very Fresh out of college, the 22-year- tized given their past and don’t have next day. old St. Thomas Aquinas College anyone to turn to for guidance,” she “It’s honestly a bit nerve-wrack- alumna is employed as a full-time said. “By helping these people, I want ing, but I’m going to try my best to case manager at Bronx County Re- them to know that there is always represent both the south Bronx and entry Task Force for recent parolees. someone there for them.” my borough in a very positive way,” Having majored in Criminal Jus- In keeping with her humanitarian she expressed. Mott Haven resident and St. Thomas Aquinas tice and minored in Forensic Psy- nature, Stroman volunteers every Stroman is also an author for The College alumna Lyncee Stroman has been chology, Stroman is dedicated to Tuesday as a tutor at the Boys and Odyssey Online, a platform with over selected as a fi nalist for the Miss New York bringing reform to the criminal jus- Girls Club of Parkchester. 15,000 contributing writers; 1,200 USA 2018 pageant. tice system. Here she assists local children communities and over 30 million Photo courtesy of Natasha Rios “I was inspired to major in this with homework preparation and en- readers nationwide. fi eld because I’ve seen a lot of peo- tertaining extracurricular activities She has written several political ple in my community come in and while serving as a role model for the poems and articles on various topics She has expressed interest in be- out of the criminal justice system center’s Teen Talk sessions. including health, education, family coming a personal trainer or fi tness and I wanted to help prevent them “It’s always exciting for me to in- and advice on pageant preparation. instructor. from continuing down the wrong teract with the youth, to see what To view Stroman’s works, visit To stay up to date with Stro- path,” she explained. “Minoring in issues are plaguing them and their www.theodysseyonline.com. man’s journey, visit her Instagram at Forensic Psychology taught me what generation and what we can both Health is another issue dear to lyncee_s and Facebook at Lyn Stro- causes people to commit crimes and learn from each other’s perspective,” Stroman, as a vegetarian who fre- man. has allowed me to learn and spot the expressed Stroman. quently exercises. NICKS DRUGS 0(!2-!#9352')#!,3500,)%3s$25'3s#/3-%4)#3s&2!'2!.#%3s6)4!-).3s(%!,4("%!549

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16 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 BTR BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 17 10 New Year’s Resolutions For Caregivers

Taking care of a loved one who is ill is diffi cult, time-consuming, and often heartbreaking labor. It takes a physical toll on those providing care, and for those caring for someone with memory loss, it also takes an emotional toll. And while many people make plans to eat healthier and be more active in the New Year, caregivers Tundra was the only polar bear in New York City. The Bronx Zoo has not planned to acquire another polar bear or to exhibit the species again in the near future. usually skip the resolution. Photo By Julie Larsen Maher © Wildlife Conservation Society “More than half of the caregivers we serve report high or very high levels of emotional stress,” says Sheila Williams, Program Director for Sunnyside Community Services. The program Ms. Williams’ Bronx Zoo’s polar bear Tundra directs, CARE NYC, focuses on caregivers whose loved ones have Alzheimer’s or dementia—an estimated 390,000 New Yorkers care put down due to age-related illness for a loved one with these conditions. Caregivers often feel that even taking a little time for themselves is impossible, or selfi sh. They BY SARAH VALENZUELA Emmanuel Rivera-Jovel. often forget their own needs, says Ms. Williams. A familiar furry face will no longer “I’m sure that the zookeepers do be seen at the Bronx Zoo. a good job trying to help the animals Caregivers: This year, make a resolution that helps you take control, Tundra the polar bear was eutha- adjust to our environment, but I don’t take care of yourself, and take a breather. Make 2018 better for you nized on Saturday, December 23 due to think it’s possible to truly ensure they and your loved one. medical conditions associated with old can live a confortable life here.” age, according to zoo offi cials. Tundra’s wellbeing has been a 1 Enjoy your time with your loved one. Share 6 Express yourself. It is understandable for At 26-years-old, Tundra was the topic of controversy for many years, only bear of his species at the zoo. especially during the summer months one fun activity with them each week. Make caregivers to get frustrated, disappointed, When offi cials conducted an offi cial where temperatures in New York City sure you balance stressful caregiving tasks and even depressed. When those feelings necropsy, they learned Tundra had have reached the 90 degree marks. with enjoyable ones. arise, tell someone. chronic kidney failure causing acute In July 2016 WCS offi cials released 2 7 kidney failure and progressive arthri- a statement that Tundra was being Stop feeling guilty when you take time for Listen to your body. Don’t ignore signs that tis that worsened despite treatment, well cared for despite the climate. yourself. You must practice self-care to ensure you’re getting worn down. When you’re according to the Bronx Zoo. Still, animals kept in captivity, par- you are rested and ready to care for your healthy, you’re a better caregiver. Tundra was born at the Bronx Zoo ticularly in smaller enclosures like loved one. in 1991 and was very popular among ones found in zoos and aquariums 8 Do one thing for yourself or your loved visitors and Bronxites alike. have always been contested because of 3 Learn more about your loved one’s disease. one that you’ve been putting off; you will “Many of us grew up with Tun- the psychological effects they have on Having the facts will make it easier to plan for probably feel accomplished and gratifi ed dra,” said Jim Breheny the director animals not used to being in isolation. the long-term. The support staff at Sunnyside after you’ve completed this task. of the Bronx Zoo and executive vice The average life expectancy for po- Community Services suggest The Thirty-Six president of Zoos and Aquarium for lar bears in the wild are between 15 Hour Day as one book for caregivers seeking 9 Sleep more. Being well-rested keeps caregivers the Wildlife Conservation Society in a and 18 years, according Polar Bears to learn more. healthy and ready to face new challenges. statement. International, a conservation group “He lived a long life under the dedi- that focuses on the species. 4 Join a support group, or seek out other caregivers. 10 Ask for help. There are organizations across cated care of our keeper and veterinary In contrast, the life expectancy for Finding others who share similar experiences New York City that exist to serve caregivers, staffs. Despite his age he remained ex- male polar bears in captivity is about can provide you with ideas and comfort. including Sunnyside Community Services, tremely active and playful until just 20.7 years, according to the Wildlife which assists caregivers of loved ones with before his death,” said Breheny. Conservation Society. 5 Prioritize personal interests. Remember to Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in Many Bronxites are both saddened Tundra lived about fi ve years lon- emphasize parts of your life separate from all fi ve boroughs. You can learn more about by the loss and concerned about the af- ger than the average polar bear in cap- your caregiving role. this free program by calling 877-577-9337. fect captivity had on Tundra’s life. tivity and almost ten years older than “Polar bears are not animals that the average wild polar bear. kids in urban areas can relate to be- “Tundra served as an important cause they’re not always exposed to ambassador for his species, giving our them,” said elementary school teacher guests an opportunity to see the power, and Bronx resident, Christina Roman. majesty and grace of polar bears while “Having the opportunity to take my learning about the problems these students to see Tundra was important bears face in the wild due to a chang- because it raised a lot of questions like ing environment,” Breheny concluded ‘what is a polar bear?’ and ‘why is there in his statement. one in New York City,’ Roman remarked As a species, the population of po- of the positive impact a trip her school lar bears in their natural habitats is took students on to the Bronx Zoo. decreasing due to receding ice. 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20 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 BTR Gjonaj & Family Hosts Christmas Celebration Party Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and his family welcomed everyone in celebrating the Yuletide season at their annual Christmas Celebration Party on Thursday, December 21 at Don Conqui. The festive event featured delicious food and drink for a night of great fun and friendship.

Marcos Sierra of CS Solutions wished Nathalia Fernandez, Governor’s Cuomo’s Bronx Region representative, a happy holiday season. Photo by Miriam Quin

Community Board 7 chairwoman Adaline Walker Santiago celebrated the holidays with Anthony Perez, Bronx Democratic Party executive director. Photo by Miriam Quin

Steven Squitieri (l), Sanitation Salvage Corp. president had Longtime friends Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (l) and Sen- a great time catching up with his friends Roberta and Mark ator Jamaal Bailey caught up at the holiday soirée. Photo by Miriam Quin Gjonaj. Photo by Miriam Quin Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. (r) thanked Gjonaj for inviting him to the party. Photo by Miriam Quin

Aleksander Nilaj (l), Albanian American Open Hand Founda- tion president and Joseph Mc- Manus, 80th Assembly District Land Use Committee chairman enjoyed the holiday festivities. Photo by Miriam Quin Assemblyman Jose Rivera (l) wished Gjonaj (r) a happy holiday season. Photo by Miriam Quin

Local elected ofﬁ cials and community leaders enjoyed commemorating the Yuletide sea- (l-r) Amir Asadi, Helen Reyes Jacome and Oscar Grant had a merry time at Gjonaj’s son with Gjonaj (2nd from r). Photo by Miriam Quin party. Photo by Miriam Quin

BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 21 Today’s real estate market

BY NADIA VIERA consider me as your realtor. This means there’s more demand and I’m hope everyone had a wonderful My clients get the attention and de- it’s very competitive. Now can you holiday season and had quality time tail they deserve, and a pleasant buy- imagine the prices in 2018? with your relatives. ing or selling experience with their Please do not hesitate to reach out As a reminder, it is always great to homes. with any questions about purchasing, spread positivity and make others feel Selling or buying your home can be selling, or investing in homes and how good inside. My job everyday is to help stressful, but I will work closely with you can fi nd the right home right now. families fi nd the right home, no matter you and provide as many options as I Starting the search now, will get you how many tries it takes. can for your family. My job is to make a home before or during the summer When my clients fi nd the perfect my clients happy, sell their home for of 2018. home and close with a smooth process, top dollar in a time span of 20-60 days, Nadia Viera is a Licensed Real Es- that makes my job my addiction. and leave them with a pleasant experi- tate Salesperson at Keller Williams Re- This new year is going to bring ence. alty, 2300 Eastchester Road. See can be many upcoming real estate opportu- The 2017 real estate market was reached at (914) 548-6603, email: Nadia- nities, and I hope that that you would skyrocketing with prices in the Bronx. [email protected]. NADIA VIERA Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda launches clothes, food drive for local fi re victims Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda has ont Avenue at Commonwealth Ave- warm clothing and other necessi- homeless. launched a clothing and food drive for nue. ties for the families who lost their “It’s a double tragedy in less than the two dozen tenants displaced by a “I am thankful that no one was se- possessions in this morning blaze,” a week, and even more so during the 7-alarm fi re outside of Parkchester. riously hurt in this morning’s fi re, said Sepulveda. “Our hearts go out holiday season. “My heart goes out Sixteen persons, including nine but now we need to help the build- to them.” to the victims of both fi res and the children, were reported to have suf- ing’s tenants who were left home- The assemblyman is also involved families of those who perished,” Sep- fered non life-threatening injuries in less,” said Sepulveda. in collecting clothing and non-per- ulveda said. “Now let’s do as much as the fi re that broke out at 5:30 a.m. in a “My offi ce is reaching out to our ishable food for the victims of last we can to help the survivors.” furniture store on the ground fl oor of constituents, local churches and or- Thursday’s fi re near the Bronx Zoo Those wishing to donate supplies a four-story building on East Trem- ganizations for help in collecting that left 12 people dead and scores should call his offi ce at (718) 931-2620.

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22 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 BTR CHIPPEWA HOSTS HOLIDAY PARTY, TOY DRIVE In the spirit of the holiday season, the Chippewa Democratic Club hosted its fun-ﬁ lled Holiday Party and Toy Drive on Monday, December 18 at 1450 Commerce Avenue.

TN KIPS BAY HOLIDAY TOY GIVEAWAY Chippewa Democratic Club members and elected ofﬁ cials enjoyed the festive celebration. Photo by Aracelis Batista Senator Jeff Klein, Assembly members Michael Benedetto and Mark Gjonaj, Healthﬁ rst and Community Board 10 co-hosted a Holiday Toy Giveaway at the Throggs Neck Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club on Friday, December 22. (back, l-r) Assemblyman Gjonaj, Senator Klein and Assemblyman Benedetto joined Santa in providing local children some much needed holiday cheer this season. Photo by Fernando Justiniano

(l-r) Derrick Johnson, Marissa Soto, Marjorie Velazquez and Yianna Justo wished everyone (back, l-r) Matthew Cruz, CB 10 district manager; Benedetto; Gjonaj; Klein; Santa; Monique a wonderful holiday season. Johnson, Throggs Neck Resident Council president; Police Service Area 8 Neighborhood Photo by Aracelis Batista Coordination police ofﬁ cer Paulino and local youth enjoyed the holidays. Photo by Fernando Justiniano ST. FRANCES DE C’S CHRISTMAS SHOW St. Frances de Chantal School presented its crowd pleasing ‘Christmas on Harding’ show on Thursday, December 14 inside the school’s cafeteria.

Luisa Benedetto and Joseph McManus enjoyed the evening’s festivities. Principal Sr. Patricia Brito (r) with the ‘Christmas on Harding’ student cast. Photo by Aracelis Batista Photo by Daniel Clark BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 23 How to help a sick friend or relative by Healthy Seniors CliCC

You can support sick friends or one is sick, they may not ask. Take hope in diffi cult times. Such words of and check in with them then. relatives by helping them believe that the initiative to provide help. encouragement can help the person Take care of yourself they’ll benefi t by undergoing treat- Don’t hesitate to act cope with their own challenges. You When you become a care coach, ment, as diffi cult as it can be at times. Never be afraid to just DO or SAY can also share your experiences about the fi rst and most important step is Here are some tips. something. Don’t avoid getting in things that have helped you bounce for you to take care of yourself. You Exercise compassion touch with someone you’ve heard is back during challenging times. can’t possibly give support to some- Sometimes the best way to help is sick. Never fear calling or sending an Check in often to show you care one else unless you’re strong your- to just sit and talk with them during email or a card. Show you care in any Check in repeatedly with the person self. Set limits if you need to and their treatment. That can help take and every way. You’ll know by their you’re caring for. Learn about their ill- make sure to do the things that keep their mind off the process. Or take response if it helps. ness and the course of treatment they you happy and healthy. them out for a while if that’s possible Offer words of encouragement face. Then call, email, or visit with This is the third of three articles or help them at home. Share things that may have helped them at times you know will be most about caregiving brought to you by Avoid useless gestures you through diffi cult situations. This diffi cult for them. Sometimes the day Montefi ore Medical Group, R.A.I.N. Try not to say things like “Let me may be something as simple as shar- of treatment may not be as hard as the and the Hartford Institute for Geriat- know if I can do anything” or “Call ing a favorite quote that helped you days after, when the symptoms really ric Nursing @ NYU, based on Ameri- me if I can do anything.” When some- put things in perspective or gave you hit. Find out their treatment schedule can Geriatric Society materials.

BY TONY SALIMBENE State SAL commander Bill Clancy for further discussions and network- Hope everyone has recovered while there too. ing. from the holidays and had a safe and I believe our 3rd Sunday meeting A special thanks to the Samuel happy one. Onward to 2018. will be Sunday, January 28 at 11 a.m., Young American Legion Post #620 Bronx County American Legion American Turners NY, with gather- and commander Owen for support- meeting will be January 3, 7:30 p.m. ing afterward. That’s the 4th Sunday ing so many activities in 2017. You at Sam Young Post 620. All posts are this time due to offi cers attending have a post that made us all feel at requested to send a rep please. Their Mid-Winter. home. executive board meets on the 17th, Friday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m., Until next time: Never drink and 7:30 p.m. at Hawkins Post 156, City January 21 is our state Mid-Winter Community Board 10 Veterans Ser- drive. Your dog will always worry Isand Avenue. Conference at Albany, NY. Ask us, vices Committee at Sam Young Post, why you left him and didn’t come Friday, January 19 to Sunday, not too late to go. We should support Ericson Place, gathering afterwards home. SIRECI Bronx Opera presentation Family Dental The Bronx Opera will perform a a cultural staple of the city and the pair of operas in 2018 for its 51st sea- borough, supplementing its full pro- Your Neighborhood Dentist Since 1983 son. They open their season with Mo- ductions with concerts and commu- zart’s beloved comic gem, The Abduc- nity outreach initiatives to many of tion from the Seraglio (January 12, 13, the underserved communities in the 14, 15); and Carl Maria von Weber’s Bronx. In addition to their two pro- GENERAL DENTISTRY Der Freischütz, the opera that most ductions, they will also present con- successfully established the German densed versions of each opera for SPECIALTY CARE romantic opera style (May 5, 6, 12, 13). children, through their Opera-in-the- 4AKING#ARE/F9OUR$ENTAL.EEDS"ECAUSE This will be BxO’s fi fth presentation Schools program. Furthermore, the of The Abduction from the Seraglio season marks an exciting update with 9OU$ESERVE!"EAUTIFULAND(EALTHY3MILE and their fourth of Der Freischütz. regards to Bronx Opera’s administra- Each production will be performed tion: the Board of Directors has ap- in the Bronx, at Lehman College’s pointed Benjamin Spierman as Gen- s#ERAMIC"ONDING Lovinger Theatre, 250 Bedford Park eral Director, leading the company Boulevars West, and both operas will alongside his father, co-founder and 7HITE&ILLINGS be performed in English. artistic director Michael Spierman. s,ASER#AVITY$ETECTION The second-oldest continually Tickets are $20 and are available at s$EEP"LEACHING7HITENING presenting opera company in New www.bronxopera.org, and will also be York, the Bronx Opera has become sold at the box offi ce. s"RACES s#ROWN"RIDGE s2OOT#ANAL4REATMENT FREE CONSULTATIONS Transportation services for seniors s(YGIENE'UM4REATMENTS COME VISIT US s$ENTURES IN OUR NEW MODERN OFFICE Do you need help getting to and • Courteous, professional drivers s%MERGENCIES#ARED&OR from your medical appointments? • Clean vehicles Transportation Services are avail- • Handicap accessibility, includ- able to seniors Monday through Fri- ing wheelchair lifts CARING AFFORDABLE PAINLESS day, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in community For further information, call Mil- boards 9, 10, 11 and 12. dred Cardona, program director of 2861 BRUCKNER BLVD. | 718-829-0455 • Door-to-door service for all medi- the R.A.I.N. Transportation Program cal appointments at (718) 882-8513. 24 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 BTR SERVING BRONX SAME DAY TOP $ PAID HOUSEHOUSE FOR JUDAICA CALLS AND THE ENTIRE SERVICE CALLS TRI-STATE AREA AVAILABLE COLLECTIBLES ANTIQUESANTIQUES && ESTATEESTATE BUYERSBUYERS We Pay $CASH$ For Paintings, Clocks, Watches, Estate Jewelry & Fine China, From Single Items to Entire Estates! s Coin & Stamp Collections s Costume Jewelry s Antique Furniture s Lamps s Bronzes s Paintings s Prints MOVING or s Chinese & Japanese DOWNSIZING? Artwork & Porcelain CALL US! Military s Sports Collectibles Collections Wanted s Comic Books s Old Toys s Records Swords, Knives, s Cameras s Sterling Flatware Sets Helmets, etc. HUMMELS & LLADROS

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE HOLDERS OF IMPAC SECURED FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS ASSETS CORP. MORTGAGE PASS- WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP, Attys. for THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES Pltf., 53 Gibson St., Bay Shore, NY 5775 MOSHOLU AVENUE 3E Notice of Formation of Gold Hand NOTICE OF SALE 11706. File No. 35714. #93502 REALTY LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of Car Wash LLC. Articles of Organization SUPREME COURT: BRONX 2006-2, Pltf. vs. BYRON WILLOCK, et State of NY 12/8/2017. Off. Loc.: Bronx fi led with Secretary of State of New York COUNTY al, Defts. Index #380224/2014. Co. SSNY designated as agent upon on October 27, 2017. Office location: U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and whom process against it may be served. Bronx County. Secretary of State is TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER sale dated April 22, 2016, I will sell at LEGAL NOTICE SSNY to mail copy of process to The designated as agent upon who process PARTICIPATION TRUST; Plaintiff(s) public auction Room 600 of the Bronx LLC, 5775 Mosholu Avenue, Apt. 4D, against the LLC may be served. vs. LUIS BARO; et al; Defendant(s) County Courthouse, 851 Grand NOTICE OF SALE Bronx, NY 10471. Purpose: Any lawful Secretary of State shall mail a copy of Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): Concourse, Bronx. NY on Monday, Jan. SUPREME COURT: BRONX act or activity. any process against the LLC service ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 1639 COUNTY upon the LLC to c/o 1550 Bronxdale P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Nelson Avenue, Bronx, NY a/k/a Block HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462. Purpose: Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 2876, Lot 225. Said property located at ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR LEGAL NOTICE Any lawful activity. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure a point on the westerly side of Nelson MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE and sale granted herein on or about Avenue, distant 375 ft. southerly from INVESTORS, INC., MORTGAGE BABA WIL OBATALA LLC Art. Of May 19, 2017, I will sell at Public the corner formed by the intersection of PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY LEGAL NOTICE Auction to the highest bidder at The the westerly side of Nelson Avenue with MANA SERIES 2007-AF1; Plaintiff(s) 10/10/2017. Off. Loc.: Bronx Co. SSNY Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, the southerly side of Brandt Place; vs. THERESA A. CLARNER; et al; designated as agent upon whom Notice of Formation of J&T 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY Running thence westerly parallel with Defendant(s) process against it may be served. SSNY International Consulting, LLC. Articles of 10451. Brandt Place and part of the distance Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): to mail copy of process to The LLC, c/o Organization filed with Secretary of On February 5, 2018 at 2:00 pm. through a party wall 100 feet; Thence ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, Wilhemn Jeudy, 6485 Broadway, Apt State on August 16, 2017. NY Office Premises known as 1412 COLLEGE southerly on a line forming an interior P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, 7C, Bronx, NY 10471. Purpose: Any location: BRONX County. Secretary of AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10456 angle of 93 degrees 49 minutes 18 Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 lawful act or activity. State is designated as agent upon Block: 02784 Lot: 0003 seconds with the preceding course Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure whom process against the LLC may be ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel 26.06 feet; Thence easterly parallel with and sale granted herein on or about served. Secretary of State shall mail a of land, with the buildings and Brandt Place, 111.67 ft. to the westerly June 1, 2016, I will sell at Public Auction LEGAL NOTICE copy of any process against the LLC improvements thereon erected, situate, side of Nelson Avenue; Thence to the highest bidder at Bronx County served upon to J&T International lying and being in the Borough and northerly along the westerly side of Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand CARTER CARES LLC Art. Of Org. Consulting, LLC.,1647 Fowler Avenue, County of Bronx, City and State of New Brandt Place, 25 ft. to the point or place Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451. Filed Sec. of State of NY 12/8/2017. Off. Bronx, NY 10462. York, which on a certain “Map of 221 of beginning. Approx. amt. of judgment On February 5, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Loc.: Bronx Co. SSNY designated as Lots, Claremont Heights, 23rd and 24th is $531,145.43 plus costs and interest. Premises known as 198 agent upon whom process against it Wards, New York City, dated June 3, Sold subject to terms and conditions of LONGSTREET AVENUE, A/K/A 842 may be served. SSNY to mail copy of LEGAL NOTICE 1897” made by E.H. Holden, Civil filed judgment and terms of sale. SHORE DRIVE, BRONX, NY process to The LLC, 1360 Clinton Engineer and City Surveyor, which said VINCENT A. CAVALLO, Referee. NOTICE OF FORMATION 10465-4047 Avenue, Unit 3B, Bronx, NY 10546. of limited map is annexed to a certain deed made JASPAN SCHLESINGER, LLP, Attys. Block: 5519 Lot: 151 Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. liability company (LLC). Name: STCI by Ephraim B. Levy (unmarried) to for Pltf., 300 Garden City Plaza, 5th ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel HOLDINGS LLC. Articles of Organiza- Daniel B. Levy dated July 20, 1897, and Floor, Garden City, NY. #93525 of land, with the buildings and tion fi led with Secretary of State of New recorded in the Offi ce of the Register of improvements thereon erected, situate, LEGAL NOTICE York (SSNY) on 10/03/2017. Offi ce lo- the City and County of New York on July lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, cation: Bronx County. SSNY designated 26, 1897, in Section 11, Liber 28 page County of Bronx, City and State of New Notice of Formation of BOYBEADS, as agent of LLC upon whom process 420 of conveyances and copy of which LEGAL NOTICE York. LLC. Arts of Org fi led with Secy. of State against it may be served. SSNY shall map is also fi led in said Register on July As more particularly described in the of NY (SSNY) on 11/10/17. Office mail copy of process to: JUDITH HALL 26, 1897, and is known as Lot No. 136. NOTICE OF SALE judgment of foreclosure and sale. location: BX County. SSNY designated 4360 BAYCHESTER AVE APT 3H As more particularly described in the SUPREME COURT: BRONX Sold subject to all of the terms and agent upon who process may be served BRONX, NY 10466. Purpose: any lawful judgment of foreclosure and sale. COUNTY. AM SOLUTIONS, LLC, Pltf. conditions contained in said judgment and shall mail copy of process against purpose. Sold subject to all of the terms and vs. EDWARD PICHARDO, et al, Defts. and terms of sale. LLC to principal business address: 1134 conditions contained in said judgment Index #380821/2012. Pursuant to Approximate amount of judgment Stratford Avenue, Apt 1J, Bronx, NY and terms of sale. judgment of foreclosure and sale dated $604,259.58 plus interest and costs. 10472. Purpose: any lawful act. Approximate amount of judgment Nov. 3, 2017, I will sell at public auction INDEX NO. 35290/2014E $720,984.25 plus interest and costs. at the Bronx County Courthouse, Rm. Lawrence T. Schiro, Esq., Referee INDEX NO. 35421/2014E 600, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Daniel D. Cassidy, Esq., Referee on January 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a 1823 Holland Avenue, Bronx, NY Notice of Formation of CCColeman NOTICE OF SALE a/k/a Block 4051, Lot 61. Said property LEGAL NOTICE Writing, LLC. Articles of Organization SUPREME COURT: BRONX beginning at a point on the westerly side filed with Secretary of State on COUNTY. THE BANK OF NEW YORK LEGAL NOTICE of Holland Avenue, as legally opened, NOTICE OF SALE 11/30/2017. NY Offi ce location: BRONX MELLON, AS TRUSTEE FOR CIT (formerly Lincoln Street) distant 220.03 SUPREME COURT: BRONX County. Secretary of State is designated MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1, Notice of Formation of Linking ft. northerly from the corner formed by COUNTY as agent upon whom process against Pltf. vs. LAWANDA MOORE, et al, Together Solutions LLC. Articles of the intersection of the said westerly side WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; the LLC may be served. Secretary of Defts. Index #380328-13. Pursuant to Organization filed with Secretary of of Holland Avenue and the northerly Plaintiff(s) State shall mail a copy of any process judgment to judgment of foreclosure and State on 08/08/17. NY Office location: side of Morris Park Avenue as legally vs. KRISTAL NEIL AKA KRISTAL against the LLC served upon to Cattina sale dated January 19, 2017, I will sell Bronx County. Secretary of State is opened November 20, 1906, being a DESOUZA; et al; Defendant(s) C. Coleman, 3521 Dekalb Avenue A56 at public auction at the Bronx County designated as agent upon whom plot 100.01 ft. x 25 ft. Approx. amt. of Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): Bronx, NY 10467. Purpose: Any lawful Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand process against the LLC may be served. judgment is $104,176.64 plus costs and ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, activity. Concourse, Bronx, NY on January 22, Secretary of State shall mail a copy of interest. This is a second mortgage. P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a 3684 any process against the LLC to Linking Sold subject to terms and conditions of Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Palmer Ave., Bronx, NY Said property Together Solutions and 1532 Bantam filed judgment and terms of sale. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure beginning at a point on the corner Pl. Bronx NY 10469. Purpose: Any DANIEL PADERNACHT, Referee. THE and sale granted herein on or about LEGAL NOTICE formed by the intersection of the lawful activity. MARGOLIN & WEINREB LAW GROUP, May 11, 2017, I will sell at Public southerly side of Crawford Avenue and LLP, Attys. For Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Auction to the highest bidder at the the easterly side of Palmer Avenue, LEGAL NOTICE Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #93624 Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, Notice of Public Sale running thence along the southerly side 851 Grand Concourse, Room 600, Notice is hereby given that the of Crawford Avenue, 100.44 feet, thence Bronx, NY 10451. Notice of Formation of Marci Parking On January 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm. following individuals are indebted to southerly along a line having an interior Lot LLC. Articles of Organization filed GoodFriend Self-Storage 1320 Zerega angle of 89 degrees 49 minutes 36.6 Premises known as 346 with Secretary of State of New York on LEGAL NOTICE BRINSMADE AVE, BRONX, NY 10465 Avenue Bronx, NY 10462; for past due seconds with the southerly side of December 7, 2017. Office location: rent and other charges. Auction will be Crawford Avenue, 35.10 feet, thence Block: 5580 Lot: 138 Bronx County. Secretary of State is NOTICE OF SALE ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel conducted online at www.bid13.com, on westerly at right angles with the easterly designated as agent upon who process SUPREME COURT: BRONX Tuesday January 16 th , 2018 at side of Palmer Avenue and part of the of land, with the buildings and against the LLC may be served. COUNTY. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., improvements thereon erected, situate, 11:00AM. The Contents of the units will distance through a party wall, 100.44 Secretary of State shall mail a copy of Pltf. vs. FRANZ WARREN, et al, Defts. be sold online to the highest bidder. This feet to the easterly side of Palmer lying and being in the Borough and any process against the LLC service Index #10-380558. Pursuant to County of Bronx, City and State of New is a cash sale and all sales are fi nal. Avenue; thence northerly along the upon the LLC to c/o 311 East 148th judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Enriqueta Santiago #0056 – 5X10, easterly side of Palmer Avenue 34.80 York. Street, Bronx, NY 10451. Purpose: Any Oct. 12, 2017, I will sell at public auction As more particularly described in the Pedro Sanchez #1043 – 10X20 Thelma feet to the corner of aforesaid, the point lawful activity. at the Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Gomez #1061 – 10X7.5, Thelma Gomez or places beginning. Approx. amt. of judgment of foreclosure and sale. Grand Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, Sold subject to all of the terms and #1077 – 5X5, Mohammed Musa #2158 judgment is $675,598.81 plus costs and NY on Jan. 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. prem. – 5X5, Colleen Kovack #2234 – 5X5, interest. Sold subject to terms and LEGAL NOTICE conditions contained in said judgment k/a 2584 Briggs Ave., Bronx, NY 10458 and terms of sale. Marsha Gilles #2237 – 5X5, Carl conditions of fi led judgment and terms of a/k/a Block 3293, Lot 33. Approx. amt. Farrington #3017 – 5X5X4, Humberto sale LEONARD C. ALOI, Referee. NOTICE OF SALE Approximate amount of judgment of judgment is $649,756.03 plus costs $594,669.00 plus interest and costs. Soler #3262 – 5X5, Bernard Adams COHN & ROTH, Attys. For Pltf., 100 SUPREME COURT: BRONX and interest. Sold subject to terms and #3265 –5x5 East Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY. COUNTY. DEUTSCHE BANK INDEX NO. 35972/2014E conditions of fi led judgment and terms of Guy T. Parisi, Esq., Referee #93774 NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS sale. MARK BERNSTEIN, Referee. TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED

26 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 BTR SPELLMAN GIVE-A-GIFT HOLIDAY CHEER The Cardinal Spellman High School community made Christmas a little merrier for over 150 children courtesy of the school’s annual Give-A-Gift Program. Ms. Rosado, Student Government moderator, and the Spellman Senators sorted and organized more than 275 presents for the worthy cause.

SWEETS & SWEATERS SEASON GIVES CHEER Bharati Dance Academy and the Bharati Foundation at Vishnu Mandir along with several spon- sors and donors co-hosted the second annual Sweets and Sweater Season event distribute (l-r) Spellman seniors Amie Laye, Shade McFarlane, Michaelle Campagnone, Amaya Medina, toys, books, T-shirts and pajamas to over 500 local youth at three locations and two drop-off Elizabeth Ochiobi, Likai Flemming, Madison Delgado, Lakshmanath Sawak and Justin Mateo sites on Tuesday, December 26. helped with this year’s Give-a-Gift. Photo courtesy of Cardinal Spellman High School (l-r) Police offi cer Khyume Khan, Guyanese American Law Enforcement Association; Bharati Kemraj, Bharati Dance Academy founder; detective Eric Hernandez and police offi cer Car- men Cruz, 43rd Precinct Community Affairs; Dorothy Febus, Soundview Reunion Committee YOUNG ISRAEL HOLDS CHANUKAH PARTY member with Phipps Neighborhoods Program members and youth. Photo courtesy of Bharati Kemraj The Bronx Jewish Community Council of Pelham Parkway sponsored a Chanukah party and concert on Sunday, December 17 at the Young Israel of Pelham Parkway Jewish Center. BENEDETTO NAMED COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS 2018 CHAIR Assemblyman Michael Benedetto attended a Council of State Governments meeting on Wednesday, December 20, where he was presented the offi cial gavel to chair the 2018 CSG Eastern Regional Conference Annual Meeting to be held August 4 to 8 in lower Westchester and the Bronx.

Senator Jeff Klein (c) presented a hefty ceremonial check to Bronx Jewish Council of Pel- ham Parkway’s Brad Silver (l), executive vice president and David Edelstein, executive director. Photo by Daniel Clark TALITHA CUMI’S XMAS, VISION BOARD PARTY Talitha Cumi Urban Etiquette and Leadership Academy hosted its Christmas and Vision Board Party on Friday, December 15 at the Sanz Banquet Hall. Students created and showcased their own collage posters representing their hopes, dreams and aspirations.

Deputy Speaker Kevin Ryan of Connecticut (r), last year’s chairman, presents the 2018 Coun- Talitha Cumi Urban Etiquette and Leadership Academy students proudly displayed their cil of State Governments chairperson’s gavel to Assemblyman Benedetto. creative vision boards during the party. Photo by Daniel Clark Photo by AR Braver

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LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & NY 10460. LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE GORDON, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 53 Block 3917 Lot 49. ALL that certain LEGAL NOTICE Gibson St., Bay Shore, NY 11706. File plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME NOTICE OF SALE No. 66070. #93584 lying and being in the Borough and SUPREME COURT: BRONX COURT BRONX COUNTY County of the Bronx, City and State of SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF COUNTY JPMorgan Chase Bank, National New York. Approximate Amount of BRONX FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE Assocaition, Plaintiff against LEGAL NOTICE Judgment is $456,372.02 plus interest DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff(s) Mohammad M. Nesha A/K/A and costs. Premises will be sold subject TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE vs. SEEMA MAHARAJ; et al; Mohammad Nesha, et al Defendants NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME to provisions of fi led Judgment Index No TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & COURT BRONX COUNTY 35075/13E. MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Federal National Mortgage Orlando Cavallo, Jr. Esq., Referee 2005-1, ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 Association, Plaintiff against XCHJN195 Plaintiff, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). Teresita Contreras, et al Defendants Against Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to a Judgment of Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Index No.: 380343/14 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure Foreclosure and Sale Entered Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, LEGAL NOTICE ERROL BLAIR; ARLENE BLAIR; ET and sale granted herein on or about September 14, 2017 I will sell at Public Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 AL., April 28, 2017, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the The Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME Defendant(s). Auction to the highest bidder at the Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600 at Pursuant to a Judgment of COURT BRONX COUNTY Pursuant to a Judgment of Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York Foreclosure and Sale Entered April 18, Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on any Monday except holidays on 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the Plaintiff against the Bronx County Clerk’s Office on 10451. January 22, 2018 at 2:00 PM. Premises highest bidder at the The Bronx County Jodi Cuomo, et al Defendants 3/13/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, On January 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm. known as 1510 Archer Road, Unit 1H, Courthouse, Room 600 at 851 Grand Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & will sell at public auction at Bronx Premises known as 114 WEST Bronx, NY 10462. Concourse, Bronx, New York on any Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, County Courthouse, 851 Grand 190TH ST., BRONX, NY 10468 Block 3937 Lot 2989. ALL that Monday except holidays on January Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY on Block: 3219 Lot: 190 certain plot, piece or parcel of land, 22,2018 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). 2/5/2018 at 2:00 pm, premises known ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel situate, lying and being in the Borough 1460 Parkchester Road Unit TG, Bronx, Pursuant to a Judgment of as 4023 Dereimer Avenue, Bronx, NY of land, with the buildings and and County of the Bronx, City and State NY 10462. Block 3938 Lot 2447. ALL Foreclosure and Sale Entered June 21, 10466, and described as follows: improvements thereon erected, situate, of New York. Approximate Amount of that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel lying and being in the Borough and Judgment is $189,753.23 plus interest situate, lying and being in the Borough highest bidder at the The Bronx County of land, with the buildings and County of the Bronx, City and State of and costs. Premises will be sold subject and County of the Bronx, City and State Courthouse, Room 600 at 851 Grand improvements thereon erected, situate, New York, known and designated as to provisions of fi led Judgment Index No of New York. Concourse, Bronx, New York on any lying and being in the Borough and part of lot 38 on a map entitled, “Map of 380051/2014. Approximate Amount of Judgment is Monday except holidays on January County of Bronx, City and State of New 112 lots belonging to Estate of Moses Steven J. Baker, Esq., Referee $178,164.90 plus interest and costs. 29,2018 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as York, and designated on the tax maps of Devoe, deceased at Fordham Heights, CHJNY339 Premises will be sold subject to 3186 Ampere Avenue, Bronx, NY the Bronx County Treasurer as Block Borough of Bronx, dated April 4, 1903 provisions of filed Judgment Index No 10465. Block 5412 Lot 85. ALL that 04982 Lot 00082 made by Fred W. Rubien, CE and fi led 380048/2010. certain plot, piece or parcel of land, The approximate amount of the 12/4/03 as Map 3 1060, Office of the Reginald Danquah Asiedu, Esq., situate, lying and being in the Borough current Judgment lien is $287,246.76 Register of New York City. LEGAL NOTICE Referee YSETN671 and County of the Bronx, City and State plus interest and costs. The premises As more particularly described in the of New York. Approximate Amount of will be sold subject to provisions of the judgment of foreclosure and sale. NOTICE OF SALE Judgment is $166,501.56 plus interest aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sold subject to all of the terms and SUPREME COURT: BRONX LEGAL NOTICE and costs. Premises will be sold subject Sale; Index # 380343/14. conditions contained in said judgment COUNTY. PENNYMAC HOLDINGS, to provisions of fi led Judgment Index No If the sale is set aside for any and terms of sale. LLC FKA PENNYMAC MORTGAGE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME 35404/2014E. reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall Approximate amount of judgment INVESTMENT TRUST HOLDINGS I, COURT BRONX COUNTY Michael Aspinall, Esq,, Referee be entitled only to a return of the deposit $840,916.39 plus interest and costs. LLC, Pltf. vs. ANA DISLA, et al, Defts. Keybank National Association, QBMTN220 paid. The Purchaser shall have no INDEX NO. 381702/08 Index #35788/2014E. Pursuant to Plaintiff against Samantha Oestricher, et further recourse against the Mortgagor, Hyong Son Hong, Esq., Referee judgment of foreclosure and sale dated al Defendants the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s Aug. 23, 2016, I will sell at public Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & LEGAL NOTICE attorney. auction at the Bronx County Supreme Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Lorna McGregor, Esq., Referee. Court, Room 600, 851 Grand Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 NOTICE OF SALE Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Concourse, Bronx, NY on Monday, Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Business Park Drive, Suite 110, January 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Pursuant to a Judgment of BRONX Armonk, NY 10504 3215 Mickle Ave., Bronx, NY 10469 Foreclosure and Sale Entered JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, Dated: 12/15/2017 LEGAL NOTICE a/k/a Block 4747, Lot 28. Approx. amt. November 17, 2017 I will sell at Public NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, GNS of judgment is $622,956.96 plus costs Auction to the highest bidder at the The Plaintiff, NOTICE OF SALE and interest. Sold subject to terms and Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600 at Against SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF conditions of fi led judgment and terms of 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York Index No.: 380055/13 BRONX sale. OLA AZEEZ, Referee. FRENKEL on any Monday except holidays on JE-NEL HARRIOTT A/K/A JE,NEL CV XXVIII, LLC, LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & February 5, 2018 at 2:00 PM. Premises HARRIOTT A/K/A JE’NEL HARRIOTT Plaintiff(s), GORDON, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 53 known as 3670 Harper Avenue, Bronx, A/K/A JE NEL HARRIOTT, DONNA LEGAL NOTICE Against Gibson St., Bay Shore, NY 11706. File NY 10466. Block 4943 Lot 40. ALL that BRANDON, ET AL., GWENDOLYN HARDY, No. 42412. #93763 certain plot, piece or parcel of land, Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE Defendant(s). situate, lying and being in the Borough Pursuant to a Judgment of SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Pursuant to a Judgment of and County of the Bronx, City and State Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in BRONX, CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered on of New York. Approximate Amount of the Bronx County Clerk’s Office on Plaintiff, vs. JACQUELINE THAM,, ET 7/18/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, LEGAL NOTICE Judgment is $116,025.93 plus interest 12/28/2015, I, the undersigned Referee, AL., Defendant(s). will sell at public auction at the Bronx and costs. Premises will be sold subject will sell at public auction, at the Bronx Pursuant to a Judgment of County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 County Courthouse, 851 Grand NOTICE OF SALE to provisions of fi led Judgment Index No Foreclosure and Sale and Order to Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY on SUPREME COURT: BRONX 35327/2015E. Appoint Successor Referee duly fi led on 1/29/2018 at 2:00 pm, premises known 1/22/2018 at 2:00 pm, premises known COUNTY. U.S. BANK NATIONAL Hyong Son Hong, Esq., Referee October 27, 2017, I, the undersigned as 2023 Lurting Avenue, Bronx, NY as 2332 Aqueduct Avenue, Bronx, NY ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR FKNY183 Referee will sell at public auction at the 10461, and described as follows: 10468, and described as follows: TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on of land, with the buildings and of land, with the buildings and LASALLE BANK NATIONAL LEGAL NOTICE January 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises improvements thereon erected, situate, improvements thereon erected, situate, ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON known as 1595 Metropolitan Avenue - lying and being in the Borough and lying and being in the Borough and BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME Unit 4G, Bronx, NY. All that certain plot, County of the Bronx, City and State of County of Bronx, City and State of New BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED COURT BRONX COUNTY piece or parcel of land, with the New York, and designated on the tax York, and designated on the tax maps of SECURITIES TRUST 2005-4, ASSET- JPMorgan Chase Bank, National buildings and improvements thereon maps of the Bronx County Treasurer as the Bronx County Treasurer as Block BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES Association, Plaintiff against erected, situate, lying and being in the Block 4303 and Lot 14. 3209, Lots 33 and 34. 2005-4, Pltf. vs. DOREEN THOMPSON, Juan Velez, et al Defendants Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City The approximate amount of the The approximate amount of the et al, Defts. Index #35447/2014E. Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & and State of New York, Block 3944 and current Judgment lien is $596,555.85 current Judgment lien is $566,284.53 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Lot 3992 together with an undivided plus interest and costs. plus interest and costs. The premises sale dated Nov. 1, 2017, I will sell at Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 0.0286 percent interest in the Common The premises will be sold subject to will be sold subject to provisions of the public auction at the Bronx County Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). Elements. Approximate amount of provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Pursuant to a Judgment of judgment is $141,943.82 plus interest Foreclosure and Sale; Index # Sale; Index # 380681/12. Room 600, Bronx, NY on Jan. 22, 2018 Foreclosure and Sale Entered August 8, and costs. Premises will be sold subject 380055/13. REGINALD ASIEDU, Esq., Referee. at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a 3642 Bronxwood 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the to provisions of fi led Judgment Index # Pierre Janvier, Esq., Referee. SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Ave., Bronx, NY 10469 a/k/a Block highest bidder at the The Bronx County 35399/15E. STIENE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, 4685, Lot 36. Approx. amt. of judgment Courthouse, Room 600 at 851 Grand I. Scott Edelstein, Esq., Referee (Attorneys for Plaintiff), 167 Main Street, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 is $564,236.59 plus costs and interest. Concourse, Bronx, New York on any Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, Northport, NY 11768 Dated: 11/15/2017 File Number: Sold subject to terms and conditions of Monday except holidays on January LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Dated: 11/30/2017 File Number: 24063 MNB fi led judgment and terms of sale. LISA 22,2018 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for 201001003 tks D’ALESSIO, Referee. FRENKEL 1507 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, Plaintiff

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Temple Hatikva will kick off to pull yourself out of bed is at Bronx House, 990 Pelham $10 each. Celebrate the incred- each day. 2018 with its annual L’Chaim: a glorious feat worthy of ac- Parkway South. All Friday ible contributions Jews have The middle section is an al- Celebration of Life Shabbat claim. What better way to be- evening services begin at 7:30 made to the world throughout phabetical index of every ce- service on Friday, January gin the year than with a pos- p.m. Every service is followed the centuries in the fi elds of lebrity included in the calen- 12, at 7:30 p.m. ‘L’Chaim,’ a He- itive recollection of all of our by an Oneg Shabbat, an oppor- science, medicine, literature, dar. The last section contains brew phrase meaning ‘to life,’ successes, big and small? And tunity to unwind from the fast music, art, business, religion, a more traditional calendar most often brings to mind a if we can’t fi nd something spe- pace of your work week and philosophy, fi nance, and more, monthly page but also con- toast while drinking to a per- cifi c to celebrate, we can still commence the Shabbat with with this unique calendar cat- taining the with Hebrew date, son’s health, or the rousing say ‘L’Chaim!” some challah, wine and other aloging the birthdates of over Jewish holidays, time of can- production number ‘To Life Temple Hatikva welcomes light refreshments, while re- 4,000 famous Jews who have dle lighting, Parshas (Torah from the Broadway play Fid- all community residents year- laxing with your area neigh- had a major impact. reading of the week), and the dler on the Roof.’ round, especially those of the bors. You can look up your favor- Dafyomi (Talmudic selection- “Here we are at Temple Ha- Jewish faith, for our Friday For the cold months Tem- ite celebrity, which celebrity of-the-day). tikva in 2018 and happily still evening traditional, yet mod- ple Hatikva’s Adult Educa- shares your own birth date, Calendar order forms are going strong! It’s a good time ern services in English and tion class will be in recess, or discover others you never available on the web at www. to celebrate life and remem- Hebrew, and our Sunday morn- reconvening on March 4th to knew were Jewish. tamplehatikva.com. ber that every day is a gift and ing adult education programs, continue the series of more in Each calendar is divided For further information every accomplishment worth offering a meaningful experi- depth discussions of the Shab- into three sections. The fi rst about calendars or synagogue praise,” said Cantor Kyle ence to all, even those with no bat Prayer Book. section contains a page for activities, please email at Cherry. “In this cold weather synagogue background. The synagogue also sells each week of the year with [email protected] or I think any day you manage Temple Hatikva is located ‘Jewish Celebrity’ calendars at lists of celebrity birthdays for call (917) 819-2456.

BY FRANK V. VERNUCCIO, JR. orthodoxy. In its extremity, it unwelcome and dire territory simply decided it had the right The tweets by former is a rejection of the identity Action in the American political ex- to ignore federal legislation, Obama advisor Ben Rhodes of those whom one disagrees perience. in an area of law the Constitu- musing on the death of Trump with as fellow citizens of a The problem extends far tion clearly provided to Wash- and GOP leaders, and similar free republic, merely because beyond vapid Hollywood star- ington. USHistory.org notes: extreme comments by others of differing views. The trend Association lets and hyper-partisan polit- “As far as South Carolina was raise an important issue: Are was crystalized when Hillary icos. The actions of oft-over- concerned, there was no tariff. the bonds which unite Ameri- Clinton, when asked who she conservative Ronald Reagan, turned Ninth Circuit judges A line had been drawn. Jack- cans weakening due to the stri- thought of as ‘the enemy,’ re- and George W. Bush to Ba- seeking to seize the statutory son rightly regarded this … dent attacks on the outcome of sponded, not Russia or China, rack Obama being salient ex- powers of the presidency, the challenge as so serious that he the presidential election? or poverty or discrimination, amples. Of course, there were attempts by career federal bu- asked Congress to enact legis- It’s increasingly worri- but ‘Republicans.’ disagreements and harsh- reaucrats to ignore the direc- lation permitting him to use some that much of the politi- Labelling countrymen as ness, but nothing approach- tives of elected offi cials, and federal troops to enforce fed- cal chattering classes have enemies or deplorables opens ing what occurred after the perhaps most distressingly eral laws…If nullifi cation had become obsessed—there is no the door to the justifi cation of 2016 election. The well-coor- the very serious discussion of been successful, could seces- better word—with their ha- harsh repressive measures. dinated and fi nanced violence a California secession move- sion have been far behind?” tred for both Trump and his This trend was becoming ap- that occurred in city streets, ment all point to a potential The nation was able to pull supporters, those whom the parent during the Obama the calls to impeach Trump break in intra-national rela- back from the brink of con- Democrat presidential candi- Administration, when the before he was even inaugu- tions not seen since the as- frontation in 1832. It did not date in 2016 described as ‘de- IRS was used to attack the rated, the commencement of sault on Fort Sumter. escape a cataclysm in 1861. plorables.’ Tea Party, and when Attor- a politically motivated inves- In many ways, the intensi- When some states, cities Their anger differs from ney General Loretta Lynch tigation on the most specious fi ed declarations by a number and courts decide to ignore the usual political disagree- seriously considered crimi- and unsubstantiated grounds, of city and state governments the Constitution, when many ments that have character- nally prosecuting those who and the creation of a false that they are ‘sanctuary cit- political partisans declare ized politics in the past. It is merely disagreed with the sense of crisis by a partisan ies’ is similar to the nullifi - that “Trump is not my Presi- not a rejection of policy or President’s view on climate media are unprecedented. cation argument of southern dent,” and when biased me- actions—such as that which change. The images of Trump’s states before the outbreak of dia outlets vigorously push marked centrist and con- In the past, even signifi - severed head made popular the Civil War. a fevered and inaccurate pic- servative dissent against cant transfers of power from by comedian Kathy Griffen, The 1832 South Carolina ture of a nation in turmoil, it Obama’s agenda. It is, instead, one ideology to the other were and the shoot-up of a Repub- Ordinance of Nullifi cation was would appear that America is a cultural hatred of those that peaceful. Liberal Jimmy lican sports outing by a left- issued in response to a federal in danger of moving closer to don’t subscribe to progressive Carter’s replacement with wing fanatic have carved out tariff. The state government an ideological 1861 moment.

BY PAUL GOLLUSCIO you who don’t read abbrevia- post. bulb on December 31, 1879. Hello all! tions, that’s Sons of the Amer- If other posts in the Bronx On the same date in 1907 This is the last column of ican Legion and Marine Corps Times Reporter area have the ﬁ rst ‘Ball Drop’ with Edi- the year 2017. League. functions they want men- son’s light bulbs happened. I want to wish everyone Once again, Don’t drink tioned, get them to me with a Ellis Island opened on Jan- a very Happy, Healthy New and drive. The police are out two week lead time for inclu- uary 1, 1892 and yes, I do know Year. To my enemies as well. in full force and rightly so. sion in this column. the ﬁ rst person to enter the This only confuses them. The next post meeting will Once again, Happy New USA. She was Annie Moore. Dues are due. That includes be held on Saturday, January ing to listen to you at the bar. Year. Keep the troops in your Legion Members, SAL, Boost- 6 at 1 p.m. Show up and make Short column this week as Trivia Time prayers, take a vet to lunch ers and the MCL For those of yourself heard. No one is go- not much is going on at the Edison debuts his light and God bless. FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION CALL (718) 260-4593

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NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF BRONX BRONX BRONX BRONX BRONX L CIT BANK , N.A. F/K/A ONEWEST Roundpoint Mortgage Servicing Selene Finance LP, Plaintiff DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL U.S. BANK NATIONAL BANK N.A. F/K/A ONEWEST BANK, Corporation, AGAINST TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FSB Plaintiff William Orozco; Damaris Orozco HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON T Plaintiff -against- a/k/a Damaris D. Orozco a/k/a Damaris MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF5, MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., -against- Obiajula M. Ugbomah a/k/a Obiajula Diaz Orozco; et al., Defendant(s) MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2006-7, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF Ugbomah a/k/a O. Ugbomah; Mortgage Pursuant to a Judgment of CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF5, HOME EQUITY PASS-THROUGH BRONX COUNTY, AS Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Foreclosure and Sale duly dated Plaintiff, CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-7, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE Nominee for Freemont Investment & September 22, 2017 I, the undersigned Against Plaintiff TOF MARY FRAZIER, DOLORES Loan; New York City Environmental Referee will sell at public auction at the .Index No.: 381222/2008 AGAINST ADDISON AS HEIR AT LAW, NEXT OF Control Board; New York City Parking Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand FREDDIE FIGUEROA, ET AL., AMADOU BAILO BAH, et al., KIN AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE Violations Bureau; New York City Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New Defendant(s). Defendant(s) ESTATE OF MARY FRAZIER, JAYMIE Transit Adjudication Bureau; People of York on February 5, 2018 at 2:00PM, Pursuant to a Judgment of Pursuant to a Judgment of O’CONNORS, CITY OF NEW YORK the State of New York; Jaime Ugbomah, premises known as 1505 Harding Park, Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, Defendant(s) Bronx, NY 10473. All that certain plot the Bronx County Clerk’s Office on 16, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will CITY OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT Pursuant to a judgment of piece or parcel of land, with the 5/23/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, sell at public auction at the Bronx OF FINANCE PARKING VIOLATIONS foreclosure and sale entered on May 31, buildings and improvements erected, will sell at public auction at the Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand BUREAU CITY COLLECTOR & BRONX 2017 situate, lying and being in the Borough County Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Room 600 (Ground Floor), REDEMPTION CENTER, TRANSIT I, the undersigned Referee will sell at and County of Bronx, City and State of Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY on Bronx, on January 29, 2018 at 2:00PM, ADJUDICATION BUREAU, EVETT public auction to the highest bidder at NY, Block 3453 Lot 57. Approximate 1/29/2018 at 2:00 pm, premises known premises known as 1006 DUNCAN YMARCIA HENRY, BRONX COUNTY COURTHOUSE, amount of judgment $380,458.65 plus as 1321 Balcom Ave, Bronx, NY STREET, BRONX, NY 10469. All that Defendant(s) ROOM 600, , 851 GRAND interest and costs. Premises will be 10461-5801, and described as follows: certain plot piece or parcel of land, with Pursuant to a judgment of CONCOURSE,, BRONX, NEW YORK sold subject to provisions of filed ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel the buildings and improvements foreclosure and sale entered on JULY on January 22, ,2018 at 2:00 PM Judgment Index# 32208/2015E. of land, with the buildings and erected, situate, lying and being in the 29, 2016 premises known as 2375 Lorillard Place, Only cash or certifi ed funds payable improvements thereon erected, situate, Borough and County of Bronx, City and I, the undersigned Referee will sell at Bronx, NY 10458. to the Referee will be accepted as a lying and being in the County of Bronx, State of New York, BLOCK 4611, LOT public auction to the highest bidder at ALL that tract or parcel of land, deposit in the amount of ten percent of City and State of New York, and 133. Approximate amount of judgment BRONX COUNTY COURTHOUSE, situate in the Borough and County of the purchase price. designated on the tax maps of the Bronx $636,961.14 plus interest and costs. kROOM 600, 851 GRAND BRONX, City and State of New York. Sergio Marquez, Esq., Referee County Treasurer as Block 5347 Lot 52 Premises will be sold subject to CONCOURSE, BRONX, NEW YORK Block: 3055 Lot: 24 Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC The approximate amount of the provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# on January 22, 2018 at 2:00 PM Approximate amount of lien Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff current Judgment lien is $721,429.11 380285/13. premises known as 917 EAST 223 $454,295.63 plus interest and costs. 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard plus interest and costs. The premises Tamara I. Jordan Esq., Referee STREET, BRONX, NY 10466. Premises will be sold subject to Rochester, New York 14624 will be sold subject to provisions of the Gross Polowy, LLC ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel provisions of filed judgment Index # (877) 759-1835 aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Attorney for Plaintiff of land, with the buildings and 380947/10 Dated: November 25, 2017 Sale; Index # 381222/2008. 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 improvements thereon erected, situate, Steven Baker, Esq., REFEREE #93553 If the sale is set aside for any Williamsville, NY 14221 lying and being in the Borough of the STEIN, WIENER AND ROTH, reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall Bronx, City and State of New York. L.L.P., ATTORNEYS FOR THE be entitled only to a return of the deposit Block: 4859 Lot: 31 PLAINTIFF paid. The Purchaser shall have no Approximate amount of lien ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE further recourse against the Mortgagor, $355,710.97 plus interest and costs. 113 CARLE PLACE, NY 11514 LEGAL NOTICE the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s Premises will be sold subject to DATED: December 15, 2017 FILE #: attorney. provisions of filed judgment Index # CLEAR 67599 NOTICE OF SALE Eric A. Wughalter, Esq., Referee. LEGAL NOTICE 12-380476 SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 EDMOND J. PRYOR, ESQ., Business Park Drive, Suite 110, BRONX NOTICE OF SALE REFEREE Armonk, NY 10504 Wells Fargo Bank, National SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF STEIN, WIENER AND ROTH, D a t e d : 1 2 / 1 2 / 2 0 1 7 Association, as Trustee for Structured BRONX L.L.P., ATTORNEYS FOR THE GNS Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Deutsche Bank National Trust PLAINTIFF LEGAL NOTICE Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Company., as Trustee under the pooling ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE NOTICE OF SALE Series 2005-17, Plaintiff and servicing agreement relating to 113 CARLE PLACE, NY 11514 SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF AGAINST IMPAC Secured Assets Corp., Mortgage DATED: December 15, 2017 FILE #: BRONX Samuel Thompson; George Garcia, Pass-Through Certificates, Series INDY FF 58687 Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff if he be living or dead, his spouse, heirs, LEGAL NOTICE 2007-1, Plaintiff AGAINST devisees, distributees and successors in AGAINST Ana Reyes a/k/a Ana L. Reyes; et interest, all of whom and whose names Munira Islam; Mohammed Mazid and places of residence are unknown to NOTICE OF SALE al., Defendant(s) SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF a/k/a Mohammed A. Mazid; et al., Pursuant to a Judgment of Plaintiff; et al., Defendant(s) Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of BRONX LEGAL NOTICE Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Pursuant to a Judgment of 12, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May 8, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME sell at public auction at the Bronx AGAINST 19, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will COURT COUNTY OF BRONX WELLS County Courthouse, 851 Grand sell at public auction at the Bronx sell at public auction at the Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand Rose Utti and Michael Utti, et al., FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New Defendant(s) County Courthouse, 851 Grand Naeema Burgess, et al., Defendant(s) York on February 5, 2018 at 2:00PM, Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New York on February 5, 2018 at 2:00PM, Pursuant to a Judgment of Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure premises known as 189A West Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May York on February 5, 2018 at 2:00PM, and Sale duly dated October 20, 2017 I, Kingsbridge Road, Unit 189A-3, Bronx, premises known as 1224 Tinton premises known as 1731 Zerega Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456. All that 31, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will the undersigned Referee will sell at NY 10463. All that certain plot piece or sell at public auction at the Bronx Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462. All that public auction at the Bronx County parcel of land, with the buildings and certain plot piece or parcel of land, with certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements County Courthouse, 851 Grand Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, improvements erected, situate, lying and Concourse, Room 600 (Ground Floor), the buildings and improvements Room 600 (Ground Floor), Bronx, on being in the City, Borough & County of erected, situate, lying and being in the erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Bronx, City and Bronx, on January 29, 2018 at 2:00PM, February 05, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises Bronx and State of NY, Block 3256 Lot premises known as 4040 HILL Borough and County of Bronx, City and known as 943 EAST 213TH STREET, 1103. Approximate amount of judgment State of NY, Block 2673 Lot 12. State of NY, Block 3991 Lot 56. Approximate amount of judgment AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10469. All that BRONX, NY 10469. All that certain plot $308,736.16 plus interest and costs. certain plot piece or parcel of land, with Approximate amount of judgment piece or parcel of land, with the Premises will be sold subject to $454,719.53 plus interest and costs. $728,977.75 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to the buildings and improvements buildings and improvements erected, provisions of filed Judgment Index# erected, situate, lying and being in the Premises will be sold subject to situate, lying and being in the Borough 35869/2014E. provisions of filed Judgment Index# provisions of filed Judgment Index# 32138/2016E. Borough and County of Bronx, City and and County of Bronx, City and State of Only cash or certifi ed funds payable State of New York, BLOCK 4986, LOT 35507/2013E. New York, BLOCK 4684, LOT 18. to the Referee will be accepted as a Only cash or certifi ed funds payable Only cash or certifi ed funds payable to the Referee will be accepted as a 15. Approximate amount of judgment Approximate amount of judgment deposit in the amount of ten percent of $742,937.00 plus interest and costs. to the Referee will be accepted as a $412,472.91 plus interest and costs. the purchase price. deposit in the amount of ten percent of deposit in the amount of ten percent of the purchase price. Premises will be sold subject to Premises will be sold subject to Larry A. Arias, Esq., Referee provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# the purchase price. provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Joel Abramson, Esq., Referee Sergio Marquez, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC 380809/2011. 35499/2015E. Patrick Joseph Wynne, Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff Sergio Marquez, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Rochester, New York 14624 Attorney for Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 (877) 759-1835 Rochester, New York 14624 Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 50903 Dated: November 7, 2017 Williamsville, NY 14221 (877) 759-1835 #93441 Dated: November 8, 2017- #93455 Dated: November 29, 2017- #93600

32 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 BTR HISTORY FORUM HOSTS ROBERT DIAMOND Robert Diamond delivered a fascinating historical presentation to over 30 East Bronx History Forum members on Wednesday, December 20 at the Huntington Free Library. The plot by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate President Lincoln which led to an 1844 tunnel under Atlantic Av- enue in Brooklyn was the talk’s main topic.

NEW YORK DOLLS AT HUNTINGTON LIBRARY The Huntington Free Library hosted an event with the New York Doll Collection and BronxMama (back, l-r) Richard Vitacco, EBHF president; Greg Castillo, BHRA chairman and Tom Vasti, EBHF on Sunday, December 17. Lifestyle site BronxMama partnered with the New York Doll Collection vice president presented a certiﬁ cate of appreciation to Robert Diamond, BHRA president. to give donated dolls to Bronx families this holiday season. Photo by Thomas X. Casey Two real Bronx ‘dolls’ with their New York Doll Collection dolls. Photo by Nicole Perrino GIRL SCOUTS CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS AT CENTER K&Q HOSTS CHESS, BASKETBALL Embodying the holiday spirit, the Girl Scouts paid a visit to Triboro residents on Wednesday, December 20 to distribute cookies and presents at their annual Holiday Gift Giving event. CHRISTMAS TOURNEY The Young Kings and Queens Chess Club’s inaugural Chess and Basketball Christmas Invita- tional Tournament for students, parents and faculty members was held on Tuesday, December 19 at the Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship.

Girl Scouts treated Triboro Center residents to some delicious cookies this holiday season. Students and their parents enjoyed playing chess this holiday season. Photo courtesy of Centers Health Care Photo courtesy of Romeo Davis

BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 33 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595

Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City York on February 5, 2018 at 2:00PM, $321,624.05 plus interest and costs. LEGAL NOTICE and State of New York, Block 2627 and premises known as 1841 Billingsley Premises will be sold subject to LEGAL NOTICE Lot 52. Approximate amount of Terrace, Bronx, NY 10453. All that provisions of filed Judgment Index # NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME NOTICE OF SALE judgment is $59,413.26 plus interest certain plot piece or parcel of land, with 35505/2015E. COURT COUNTY OF BRONX WELLS SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF and costs. Premises will be sold subject the buildings and improvements Christopher J. Marengo, Esq., FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST BRONX to provisions of fi led Judgment Index # erected, situate, lying and being in the Referee MELROSE SHARP, et al., Defendant(s) ARCPE 1 LLC, Plaintiff 22074/17. Borough and County of Bronx, City and Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure AGAINST Steven I. Lubowitz, Esq., Referee State of NY, Block 2879 Lot 475 f/k/a LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, and Sale duly dated June 01, 2016 I, the ALISA DREYFUS AS HEIR TO THE Windels, Marx, Lane & Mittendorf, Part of 275. Approximate amount of Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for undersigned Referee will sell at public ESTATE OF JOSEPH GENOVESE, LLP, 156 West 56th Street, New York, judgment $523,893.27 plus interest and Plaintiff auction at the Bronx County DEBORAH GENOVESE AS HEIR TO New York 10019, Attorneys for Plaintiff costs. Premises will be sold subject to Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, provisions of filed Judgment Index# THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH Room 600 (Ground Floor), Bronx, on 35228/2015E. LEGAL NOTICE GENOVESE, JOSEPH GENOVESE, February 05, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises Only cash or certifi ed funds payable JR. AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF known as 669 EAST 224TH STREET, LEGAL NOTICE to the Referee will be accepted as a NOTICE OF SALE JOSEPH GENOVESE, GINGER BRONX, NY 10466. All that certain plot deposit in the amount of ten percent of SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ROGERS , PROPOSED EXECUTRIX piece or parcel of land, with the NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME the purchase price. BRONX OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH buildings and improvements erected, COURT COUNTY OF BRONX David P. Lesch, Esq., Referee US BANK NATIONAL GENOVESE, MIZUHO TRUST & situate, lying and being in the Borough BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR BANKING CO. (USA) FKA DKF TRUST and County of Bronx, City and State of Plaintiff AGAINST Unknown Heirs to the Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff CSAB MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS- COMPANY (USA) FKA YASUDA BANK New York, BLOCK 4826, LOT 22. Estate of Jenny Lawrence, et al., 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES AND TRUST COMPANY (USA) AS Approximate amount of judgment Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Rochester, New York 14624 2006-2, Plaintiff TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING $379,869.77 plus interest and costs. Foreclosure and Sale duly dated April (877) 759-1835 AGAINST AND SERVICING AGREEMENT, Premises will be sold subject to 14, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will Dated: November 30, 2017- #93616 ROBERTO ZAPATA, et al., DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 1992, provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# sell at public auction at the Bronx Defendant(s) RELATING TO DELTA FUNDING 381525/10. Charmaine Miles Esq., County Courthouse, 851 Grand Pursuant to a Judgment of CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS- Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney Concourse, Room 600 (Ground Floor), Foreclosure and Sale duly dated THROUGH CERTIFICATES, for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite Bronx, on February 05, 2018 at 2:00PM, LEGAL NOTICE October 13, 2017 I, the undersigned RESIDENTIAL FIRST AND SECOND 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 50800 premises known as 813 ADEE Referee will sell at public auction at the MORTGAGE LOANS, SERIES 1992-1, AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10467. All that NOTICE OF SALE Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL NOTICE certain plot piece or parcel of land, with SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF 851 Grand Concourse, City of Bronx, CONTROL BOARD, NEW YORK CITY the buildings and improvements BRONX NY, on February 05, 2018 at 2:00PM, TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU, PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff premises known as 683 RHINELANDER PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW NOTICE OF SALE erected, situate, lying and being in the AGAINST AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10462. All that YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Borough and County of Bronx, City and Jaime Serrano a/k/a Jamie Serrano; certain plot piece or parcel of land, with ACTING THROUGH THE IRS, BRONX State of New York, BLOCK 4572, LOT Rosa Serrano; et al., Defendant(s) the buildings and improvements ROBERT BEHNEN, et al., Defendant(s) Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff 3. Approximate amount of judgment Pursuant to a Judgment of erected, situate, lying and being in the Pursuant to a Judgment of AGAINST $405,759.91 plus interest and costs. Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June Borough and County of Bronx, City and Foreclosure and Sale duly dated Abdool Khan; et al., Defendant(s) Premises will be sold subject to 30, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will State of New York, Block 4254, Lot 5. September 20, 2017 I, the undersigned Pursuant to a Judgment of provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# sell at public auction at the Bronx Approximate amount of judgment Referee will sell at public auction at the Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 380133/2013. Heddyeh P. Broumand, County Courthouse, 851 Grand $441,421.99 plus interest and costs. Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand October 3, 2017 I, the undersigned Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New Premises will be sold subject to Concourse, Room 600 (Ground Floor), Referee will sell at public auction at the Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, York on January 22, 2018 at 2:00PM, provisions of filed Judgment for Index Bronx, on January 29, 2018 at 2:00PM, Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 premises known as 650 Thieriot #35813/2014E. premises known as 1347 BALCOLM Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New 50799 Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473. All that Albert W. Cornachio, Esq., Referee AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10461. All that York on January 22, 2018 at 2:00PM, certain plot piece or parcel of land, with Gross Polowy, LLC certain plot piece or parcel of land, with premises known as 2205 Norton the buildings and improvements Attorney for Plaintiff the buildings and improvements Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473. All that LEGAL NOTICE erected, situate, lying and being in the 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 erected, situate, lying and being in the certain plot piece or parcel of land, with NOTICE OF SALE Borough, City, & County of Bronx and Williamsville, NY 14221 Borough and County of Bronx, City and the buildings and improvements SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF State of NY, Block 3560 Lot 31. State of New York, BLOCK 5347, LOT erected, situate, lying and being in the BRONX, FEDERAL NATIONAL Approximate amount of judgment 40, 41. Approximate amount of Borough and County of Bronx, City and MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, $350,288.82 plus interest and costs. judgment $294,663.52 plus interest and State of NY, Block 3511 Lot 3. vs. KERVIN ANSELM, GLENDA Premises will be sold subject to LEGAL NOTICE costs. Premises will be sold subject to Approximate amount of judgment ANSELM, ET AL., Defendant(s). provisions of filed Judgment Index# provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# $1,014,043.33 plus interest and costs. Pursuant to a Judgment of 32040/2015E. NOTICE OF SALE 381476/2009. Premises will be sold subject to Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on Only cash or certifi ed funds payable SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Robert I. Gardner, Esq., Referee provisions of filed Judgment Index# March 28, 2016, I, the undersigned to the Referee will be accepted as a BRONX Gross Polowy, LLC 32124/2016E. Referee will sell at public auction at the deposit in the amount of ten percent of HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL Attorney for Plaintiff Only cash or certifi ed funds payable Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, the purchase price. ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 to the Referee will be accepted as a 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on Lisa Beth D’Alessio, Esq., Referee MORTGAGEIT SECURITIES CORP. Williamsville, NY 14221 deposit in the amount of ten percent of February 05, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES the purchase price. premises known as 256 Robinson Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 2007-1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH Christina Romano, Esq., Referee Avenue, 1st Floor, Bronx, NY. All that 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with Rochester, New York 14624 AGAINST Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff the buildings and improvements thereon (877) 759-1835 EVELYN VELEZ INDIVIDUALLY 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard erected, situate, lying and being in the Dated: November 8, 2017 AND HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LUIS Rochester, New York 14624 LEGAL NOTICE Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City #93453 F. MORALES, FELIPE LUIS MORALES (877) 759-1835 and State of New York, Block 5599 and AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LUIS F. Dated: October 27, 2017- #93379 MORALES, et al., Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SALE Lot 26. Premises will be sold subject to SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF provisions of filed Judgment Index # Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May BRONX, MUNICIPAL CREDIT UNION, LEGAL NOTICE 380514/08. LEGAL NOTICE Plaintiff, vs. LE-TISHA EDWARDS, ET Ezra B. Glaser, Esq., Referee 22, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Bronx AL., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to a Judgment of & Fenchel, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF County Courthouse, 851 Grand SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY, on Foreclosure and Sale duly fi led on May BRONX, NYCTL 2016-A TRUST, AND Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for BRONX, BANK OF AMERICA, N. A., 18, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will Plaintiff Plaintiff, vs. AWILDA VARGAS A/K/A January 29, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON known as 1887 HARRISON AVENUE, sell at public auction at the Bronx AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND AWILDA REILLO, ET AL., Defendant(s). County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Pursuant to an Order Vacating BRONX, NY 10453. All that certain plot CUSTODIAN FOR THE NYCTL 2016-A piece or parcel of land, with the Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL NOTICE Discontinuance and Judgment of January 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on buildings and improvements erected, YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES, INC., situate, lying and being in the Borough known as 3011 Bruner Avenue, Bronx, ET AL., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE November 09, 2017, I, the undersigned NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Referee will sell at public auction at the and County of Bronx, City and State of Pursuant to a Judgment of New York, Block 2868, Lot 171. of land, with the buildings and Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on BRONX Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, improvements thereon erected, situate, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on Approximate amount of judgment December 14, 2017, I, the undersigned $389,586.07 plus interest and costs. lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, Referee will sell at public auction at the Association, Plaintiff February 05, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., County of Bronx, City and State of New AGAINST premises known as 1524 Harding Park, Premises will be sold subject to Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, provisions of filed Judgment for Index York, Block 4775 and Lot 26. Premises 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on Junior Rodriguez; et al., Bronx, NY. All that certain plot, piece or will be sold subject to provisions of fi led Defendant(s) parcel of land, with the buildings and #380212/13. February 05, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., Henry Max Adler, Esq., Referee Judgment Index # 381106/13. premises known as 881 Cauldwell Pursuant to a Judgment of improvements thereon erected, situate, Maiaklovsky Preval, Esq., Referee Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, Gross Polowy, LLC Avenue, Bronx, NY. All that certain plot, Attorney for Plaintiff Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy piece or parcel of land, with the 24, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will County of Bronx, City and State of New & Fenchel, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, sell at public auction at the Bronx York, Block 3441 and Lot 62. 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 buildings and improvements thereon Williamsville, NY 14221 Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for erected, situate, lying and being in the County Courthouse, 851 Grand Approximate amount of judgment is Plaintiff Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New

34 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 BTR IOWA & BOSTON COLLEGES VISIT NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE Representatives from New Era Pinstripe Bowl, Boston College and the University of Iowa visited the New York Stock Exchange to ring the Opening Bell on Tuesday, December 26.

The representatives from the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium, Boston College and the University of Iowa, enjoyed ringing the Opening Bell. Photo courtesy of NYSE BRONX RIVER ART CENTER HOSTS STARLIGHT PARK ART RECEPTION The Bronx River Art Center celebrated the winners of its Starlight Park public art competition on Thursday, December 28 at the center’s Pop-Up Gallery on 755 E. 133rd Street.

Bronx River Art Center executive director Gail J. Nathan (3rd from l) with some of the public project competition winners (l-r) Samantha Holmes, Patrick Perry, Moses Ros, Amy Pryor Artist Samantha Holmes proudly displayed her winning project, ‘Carousel.’ and Drew Seskunas. Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co BRONX KIDS SHINE IN ‘PERFECT MONSTER’

TADA! Youth Theater, a unique Drama Desk award-winning non-proﬁ t youth theater pro- ducing original musicals for children, teens and family audiences, will present ‘The Perfect Monster’ from Friday, January 19 to Monday, February 19 at 15 W. 28th Street.

The Perfect Monster cast are destined to give a ‘scary good’ performance. Photos courtesy of TADA! Youth Theater

BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 35 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595

LEGAL NOTICE 17, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will Premises will be sold subject to January 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises LEGAL NOTICE sell at public auction at the Bronx provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# known as 2263 Creston Avenue, Bronx, County Courthouse, 851 Grand 35082/2015E. NOTICE OF SALE NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel NOTICE OF SALE Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New Marva A. Allen, Esq., Referee SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF of land, with the buildings and SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF York on January 29, 2018 at 2:00PM, Gross Polowy, LLC BRONX improvements thereon erected, situate, BRONX premises known as 1618 Melville Street, Attorney for Plaintiff Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, The Bank of New York Mellon FKA Bronx, NY 10460. All that certain plot 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 AGAINST County of Bronx, City and State of New The Bank of New York, as Trustee for piece or parcel of land, with the Williamsville, NY 14221 York, Block 3171 and Lot 29. Maria Diaz a/k/a Maria Gallardo Diaz buildings and improvements erected, the certificateholders of the CWABS, a/k/a Maria G. Diaz; Jose Diaz; et al., Approximate amount of judgment is Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series situate, lying and being in the Borough $601,091.79 plus interest and costs. Defendant(s) and County of Bronx, City and State of 2007-3, Plaintiff Pursuant to a Judgment of LEGAL NOTICE Premises will be sold subject to AGAINST NY, Block 4023 Lot 47. Approximate provisions of filed Judgment Index # Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June 5, amount of judgment $1,016,918.92 plus Lester Adams; Sharon Adams; et al., 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell NOTICE OF SALE 35171/13. No Cash will be Accepted. Defendant(s) interest and costs. Premises will be Philip W. Coleman, Esq., Referee at public auction at the Bronx County sold subject to provisions of filed SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Pursuant to a Judgment of Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, BRONX, GREEN TREE SERVICING Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, Foreclosure and Sale duly dated Judgment Index# 380670/07. LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Room 600, Bronx, New York on January Only cash or certifi ed funds payable LLC, Plaintiff, vs. EDMUND VEGA, ET September 15, 2017 I, the undersigned 29, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises known as AL., Defendant(s). Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Referee will sell at public auction at the to the Referee will be accepted as a Plaintiff T150 Heron Lane, Unit 348, Bronx, NY deposit in the amount of ten percent of Pursuant to a Judgment of Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand 10473. All that certain plot piece or the purchase price. Foreclosure and Sale duly fi led on June Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New parcel of land, with the buildings and Garry Sharon Boucher, Esq., 20, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will LEGAL NOTICE York on January 29, 2018 at 2:00PM, improvements erected, situate, lying and Referee sell at public auction at the Bronx premises known as 110 Beacon Lane being in the Borough and County of County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Unit 76, Bronx, NY 10473. All that Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC NOTICE OF SALE Bronx, City and State of NY, Block 3432 Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on certain plot piece or parcel of land, with Lot 1824. Approximate amount of January 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF the buildings and improvements 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard BRONX judgment $479,887.44 plus interest and Rochester, New York 14624 known as 2265 Bruckner Boulevard, erected, situate, lying and being in the costs. Premises will be sold subject to Bronx, NY. All that certain plot, piece or MIDFIRST BANK, Plaintiff Borough and County of Bronx, City and (877) 759-1835 AGAINST provisions of filed Judgment Index# Dated: November 17, 2017- #93515 parcel of land, with the buildings and State of NY, Block 3432 Lot 1376. 35481/2015E. improvements thereon erected, situate, Edilberto Estrella, et al., Approximate amount of judgment L Only cash or certifi ed funds payable lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, Defendant(s) $379,357.70 plus interest and costs. Yto the Referee will be accepted as a County of Bronx, City and State of New Pursuant to a Judgment of Premises will be sold subject to deposit in the amount of ten percent of LEGAL NOTICE York, Block 3815 and Lot 56. Premises Foreclosure and Sale duly dated provisions of filed Judgment Index# the purchase price. will be sold subject to provisions of fi led October 11, 2017 I, the undersigned 35087/2015E. A Tamara Jordan, Esq., Referee NOTICE OF SALE Judgment Index # 382197/09. Referee will sell at public auction at the Only cash or certifi ed funds payable Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Christopher Marengo, Esq., Referee Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand to the Referee will be accepted as a Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff BRONX, EMIGRANT BANK Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy Concourse, Room 600, on January 22, deposit in the amount of ten percent of 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO & Fenchel, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises known as the purchase price. Rochester, New York 14624 EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANK - Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for 1220 SIMPSON STREET, BRONX, NY Miguelina Camilo, Esq., Referee (877) 759-1835 BRONX/WESTCHESTER, Plaintiff, vs. Plaintiff 10459. All that certain plot piece or Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Dated: November 16, 2017- #93509 FELICIANO BATISTA, ET AL., parcel of land, with the buildings and Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff Defendant(s). improvements erected, situate, lying and 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Pursuant to a Judgment of LEGAL NOTICE being in the Borough and County of Rochester, New York 14624 Foreclosure and Sale duly fi led on June Bronx, City and State of New York, (877) 759-1835 LEGAL NOTICE 01, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will NOTICE OF SALE BLOCK 2975, LOT 5. Approximate Dated: December 13, 2017- #93737 sell at public auction at the Bronx SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF amount of judgment $439,466.60 plus NOTICE OF SALE County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 BRONX interest and costs. Premises will be sold SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on US BANK NATIONAL subject to provisions of fi led Judgment BRONX January 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR for Index# 32899/2016E. CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC., known as 98 & 100 West 169th Street, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH Betty Lugo, Esq., Referee TPlaintiff Bronx, NY. All that certain plot, piece or CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AHL1, Gross Polowy, LLC AGAINST parcel of land, with the buildings and Plaintiff Attorney for Plaintiff ROBIN VINGO, et al., Defendant(s) improvements thereon erected, situate, AGAINST 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to a Judgment of lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, MAMADOU SALL, et al., Williamsville, NY 14221 Foreclosure and Sale duly dated County of Bronx, City and State of New Defendant(s) STATE OF NEW YORK October 19, 2017 I, the undersigned York, Block 2517 and Lots 23 & 24. Pursuant to a Judgment of SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF Referee will sell at public auction at the Approximate amount of judgment is Foreclosure and Sale duly dated July LEGAL NOTICE BRONX Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand $1,206,655.25 plus interest and costs. 17, 2013 I, the undersigned Referee will WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY, on Premises will be sold subject to sell at public auction at the Bronx NOTICE OF SALE Plaintiff, January 29, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises provisions of filed Judgment Index # County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 vs. known as 3316 ROMBOUTS AVENUE, 380100/2013. Grand Concourse, City of Bronx, NY, on SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF BRONX, NYCTL 2015-A TRUST AND RICARDO JAVIER, et al., BRONX, NY 10475. All that certain plot Harold B. Beeler, Esq., Referee January 22, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises Defendants piece or parcel of land, with the Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, known as 1326 LELAND AVENUE, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND ...... NOTICE OF SALE IN buildings and improvements erected, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, BRONX, NY 10472. All that certain plot FORECLOSURE situate, lying and being in the Borough Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for piece or parcel of land, with the CUSTODIAN, Plaintiff, vs. PAR PROPERTIES II INC., ET AL., PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT and County of Bronx, City and State of Plaintiff buildings and improvements erected, In pursuance of a Judgment of New York, Block 5245, Lot 44. situate, lying and being in the Borough Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Approximate amount of judgment and County of Bronx, City and State of office of the County Clerk of Bronx $356,155.59 plus interest and costs. LEGAL NOTICE New York, Block 3880, Lot 122 (FKA Foreclosure and Sale dated November 02, 2017 and entered on November 08, County on March 13, 2017, I, Albert Premises will be sold subject to P/O Lot 25). Approximate amount of Cornachio, Esq., the Referee named in provisions of filed Judgment for Index NOTICE OF SALE judgment $707,107.32 plus interest and 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF sell at public auction at the Bronx said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at T#32965/2016E. costs. Premises will be sold subject to public auction on February 5, 2018 at Larry A. Arias, Esq., Referee BRONX provisions of filed Judgment for Index County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on the Bronx County Courthouse, Room Gross Polowy, LLC #382677/09. 600, 851 Grand Concourse, County of Attorney for Plaintiff TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR Susan K. Starr, Esq., Referee January 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., all that BCAPB LLC TRUST 2007-AB1, Plaintiff certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with Bronx, State of New York, at 2pm, the 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Gross Polowy, LLC premises described as follows: Williamsville, NY 14221 AGAINST Attorney for Plaintiff the buildings and improvements thereon JOSE MATEO and ISABEL MATEO, erected, situate, lying and being in the 774 Van Nest Avenue 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Bronx, NY 10462 et al., Defendant(s) Williamsville, NY 14221 Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City Pursuant to a Judgment of and State of New York, Block 2651 and SBL No.: 4040-1 LEGAL NOTICE Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June Lot 1005. ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF 05, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will Said premises may also be known LAND situate in the Borough and NOTICE OF SALE sell at public auction at the Bronx LEGAL NOTICE as 1111 Forest Avenue, Unit No. 1N, County of Bronx, City and State of New SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF County Courthouse, 851 Grand Bronx, NY. York

BRONX Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, on NOTICE OF SALE Approximate amount of judgment is The premises are sold subject to the The Bank of New York Mellon fka January 22, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF $17,975.53 plus interest and costs. provisions of the filed judgment, Index

The Bank of New York, as trustee for known as 1878 CEDAR AVENUE, BRONX, HOME BANK, Plaintiff, vs. Premises will be sold subject to No. 381159 - 2013 in the amount of the certificateholders CWABS, Inc. BRONX, NY 10453. All that certain plot ALEXANDRA CONTRERA, ET AL., provisions of ﬁ led Judgment and Terms $633,941.16 plus interest and costs. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series piece or parcel of land, with the Defendant(s). of Sale. Brettanie L. Hart Saxton, Esq. 2006-26, Plaintiff buildings and improvements erected, Pursuant to a Judgment of Index # 260172/2016. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP AGAINST situate, lying and being in the Borough Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on Scott I. Edelstein, Esq., Referee Plaintiff’s Attorney

Albania Nunez; Mohammad M. and County of Bronx, City and State of February 07, 2017, I, the undersigned The Law Office of Thomas P. 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St.

Khan; et al., Defendant(s) New York, BLOCK 2881, LOT 53. Referee will sell at public auction at the Malone, PLLC, 60 East 42nd Street, Rochester, New York 14614 Pursuant to a Judgment of Approximate amount of judgment Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, Suite 553, New York, New York 10165, Tel.: 855-227-5072 Foreclosure and Sale duly dated July $664,347.50 plus interest and costs. 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on Attorneys for Plaintiff

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Plaintiff, auction at the Bronx Supreme vs. Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand ISAIAS R. GRULLON, et al., Concourse, Bronx, NY on January 22, STATE OF NEW YORK REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Defendants SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF FORECLOSURE BRONX 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying ...... NOTICE OF SALE IN and being in the Borough of The Bronx, BRONX SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, FORECLOSURE U.S. BANK NATIONAL BRONX Plaintiff against County of Bronx, City and State of New PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT York, known and designated as Block ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE TO WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS JOSE A. RODRIGUEZ, JR., et al In pursuance of a Judgment of MASTR ADJUSTABLE RATE TRUSTEE OF THE OPTION ONE Defendant(s). 3970 and Lot 34 on the Bronx County Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Tax Assessment Map. MORTGAGES TRUST 2007-3 MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-FXD1 Pursuant to a Judgment of office of the County Clerk of Bronx MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, Foreclosure and Sale entered on Said premises known as 1431 County on November 13, 2017, I, ZEREGA AVENUE, BRONX, NY CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3, SERIES 2007-FXD1, Plaintiff – against February 2, 2016. Michael H. Maizes, Esq., the Referee – DALE A. SMITH, et al Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at Approximate amount of lien named in said Judgment, will sell in one $282,585.25 plus interest & costs. Plaintiff, Pursuant to a Judgment of public auction at the Bronx County parcel at public auction on February 5, vs. Foreclosure and Sale entered on July Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Premises will be sold subject to 2018 at the Bronx County Courthouse, provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms HARDAYAL BRIDGNANAN and 15, 2015. I, the undersigned Referee Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 5th day Room 600, 851 Grand Concourse, ANNE BRIDGNANAN, will sell at public auction, at the Bronx of February, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises of Sale. Bronx, County of Bronx, State of New Index Number 26742/2016E. Defendants County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 described as follows: All that certain York, at 2:00 P.M., the premises NOTICE OF SALE IN Grand Concourse, Bronx, Bronx County, plot, piece or parcel of land, with the DANIEL ARTHUR PADERNACHT, described as follows: ESQ., Referee FORECLOSURE New York on the 5th Day of February, buildings and improvements thereon 769 Forest Avenue PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT 2018 at 2:00 p.m. All that certain plot, erected, situate, lying and being in the Phillips Lytle LLP Bronx, NY 10456 Attorney(s) for Plaintiffs In pursuance of a Judgment of piece or parcel of land with the buildings Borough and County of Bronx, City and SBL No.: BLOCK 2646 LOT 28 Foreclosure and Sale entered in the and improvements thereon erected, State of New York. 28 East Main Street, Suite 1400, ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF Rochester, NY 14614 office of the County Clerk of Bronx situate, lying and being in the Borough Said premises known as 1763 LAND situate in the Borough of Bronx, County on January 22, 2016, I, Joseph and County of Bronx, City and State of Lacombe Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10473. City and State of New York T. Jelnak, Esq., the Referee named in New York. (Block: 3520, Lot: 6). The premises are sold subject to the LEGAL NOTICE the Order to Substitute Referee fi led in Premises known as 1932 Bronxdale Approximate amount of lien $ provisions of the filed judgment, Index the offi ce of the County Clerk of Bronx Avenue, Bronx, (City of New York) NY 477,675.81 plus interest and costs. No. 35514/2013E in the amount of SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF County on September 21, 2017, will sell 10462. Premises will be sold subject to $534,227.86 plus interest and costs. BRONX in one parcel at public auction on (Section: 15, Block: 4263, Lot: 25) provisions of fi led judgment and terms of Megan S. Kale, Esq. WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND January 22, 2018 at the Bronx County Approximate amount of lien sale. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Courthouse, Room, 600, 851 Grand $514,999.91 plus interest and costs. Index No. 380530-11. Gerald SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS Plaintiff’s Attorney INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY Concourse, Bronx, County of Bronx, Premises will be sold subject to Goldsmith, Esq., Referee. 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. State of New York, at 2:00 P.M., the provisions of fi led judgment and terms of McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE PRIMESTAR- Rochester, New York 14614 H FUND I TRUST, Plaintiff against premises described as follows: sale. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Tel.: 855-227-5072 3183 Baisley Avenue Index No. 382132-10. Patrick J. 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 AZIZUL HAQUE MOLLIC A/K/A Bronx, NY 10465 Wynne, Esq., Referee. New Rochelle, New York 10801 AZIZUL HOGUE MOLLK, et al SBL No.: Block 5345 Lot 5 Davidson Fink LLP (914) 636-8900 Defendant(s). ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF Attorney(s) for Plaintiff LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to a Judgment of LAND situate in the Borough and 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 Foreclosure and Sale entered on March County of Bronx, City and State of New Rochester, NY 14614-1990 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF 23, 2016. York. Tel. 585/760-8218 BRONX The premises are sold subject to the Dated: November 17, 2017 REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST AND THE I, the undersigned Referee will sell at provisions of the filed judgment, Index FORECLOSURE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS public auction at the Bronx County No. 380109-2012 in the amount of SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF COLLATERAL AGENT AND Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, $584,597.75 plus interest and costs. BRONX CUSTODIAN, Plaintiffs -against- Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 29th day Michael Jablonski, Esq. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, FORTUNE PROPERTY of January, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff – against – HAZEL PIZARRO MANAGEMENT CORP., et al described as follows: All that certain Plaintiff’s Attorney A/K/A HAZEL TERESA PIZARRO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment plot, piece or parcel of land, with 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. LEGAL NOTICE Defendant(s). of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein buildings an improvements thereon Pursuant to a Judgment of Rochester, New York 14614 on May 25, 2016 and The Order to erected, situate, lying and being in the Tel.: 855-227-5072 STATE OF NEW YORK Foreclosure and Sale entered on Amend Judgment was entered on Borough and County of Bronx, City and SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF December 5, 2016. I, the undersigned October 10, 2017, I, the undersigned BRONX Referee will sell at public auction, at the Referee will sell at public auction at the State of New York, Bounded and WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, Bronx Supreme Courthouse, Room 600, described as follows: BEGINNING a 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, Bronx 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on point on the easterly line of Balcom Plaintiff, County, New York on the 22nd Day of January 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises Avenue distance 129.75 feet northerly LEGAL NOTICE vs. January, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. All that situate, lying and being in the Borough from the corner formed by the THAKUR DIT, et al., certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with of the Bronx, County of Bronx, City and intersection of the easterly line of SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Defendants the buildings and improvements thereon State of New York, known and BRONX Balcom Avenue and northerly line of NOTICE OF SALE IN erected, situate, lying and being in the designated as Block 3767 and Lot 18 on Waterbury Avenue; RUNNING THENCE FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City the Bronx County Tax Assessment Map. easterly parallel with the northerly line of ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT and State of New York. Said premises known as 1210 MANUEL MENDEZ A/K/A MANUEL In pursuance of a Judgment of Premises known as 2139 Clinton LELAND AVENUE, BRONX, NY Waterbury Avenue and part of the E. MENDEZ; OLGA E. MENDEZ, et al Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Avenue, Bronx, (City of New York) NY Approximate amount of lien distance through the center of party wall Defendant(s). office of the County Clerk of Bronx 10457. $6,019.54 plus interest & costs. 100 feet to a point; RUNNING THENCE Pursuant to a Judgment of County on July 26, 2017, I, Joyce (Block: 3098, Lot: 45) Premises will be sold subject to northerly parallel with the easterly line of Foreclosure and Sale entered on Randazzo Esq., the Referee named in Approximate amount of lien provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms Balcom Avenue 20.25 feet to a point; November 9, 2017. said Substitute Referee Order filed $412,981.06 plus interest and costs. of Sale. RUNNING THENCE westerly parallel I, the undersigned Referee will sell at October 20, 2017, will sell in one parcel Premises will be sold subject to Index Number 300914/2014. public auction at the Bronx County with the northerly line of Waterbury at public auction on January 22, 2018 at provisions of fi led judgment and terms of LEONARD C. ALOI, ESQ., Referee Avenue 100 feet to the easterly line of Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, sale. the Bronx County Courthouse, Room Phillips Lytle LLP Balcom Avenue; RUNNING THENCE Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 5th day 600, County of Bronx, State of New Index No. 381010/11. Henry M. Attorney(s) for Plaintiffs southerly along the easterly line of of February, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises York, at 2:00 P.M., the premises Adler, Esq., Referee. 28 East Main Street, Suite 1400, described as follows: All that certain described as follows: Davidson Fink LLP Rochester, NY 14614 Balcom Avenue 20.25 feet to the point plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, 1514 Metropolitan Ave Attorney(s) for Plaintiff or place of BEGINNING. lying and being in the Borough and Apt. No. 5D 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 Said premises known as 1314 County of Bronx, City and State of New Bronx, NY 10462 Rochester, NY 14614-1990 LEGAL NOTICE Balcom Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10461. York. SBL No.: 3943-5298 Tel. 585/760-8218 (Block: 5348, Lot: 7). Said premises known as 317 Revere ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF Dated: November 16, 2017 SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Approximate amount of lien $ Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10465. LAND situate in the County of the BRONX (Block: 5577, Lot: 98) NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST AND THE 794,372.63 plus interest and costs. Bronx, City and State of New York, Premises will be sold subject to Approximate amount of lien $ The premises are sold subject to the LEGAL NOTICE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS 612,811.78 plus interest and costs. provisions of the filed judgment, Index COLLATERAL AGENT AND provisions of fi led judgment and terms of Premises will be sold subject to No. 35067/2014E in the amount of STATE OF NEW YORK CUSTODIAN and NYCTL 2015-A sale. provisions of fi led judgment and terms of $91,221.88 plus interest and costs. SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF TRUST AND THE BANK OF NEW Index No. 380775-07. Gerald sale. Michael Jablonski, Esq. BRONX YORK MELLON, AS COLLATERAL Scheiowitz, Esq., Referee. Index No. 381470/2010. Patrick J. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP U.S. BANK NATIONAL AGENT AND CUSTODIAN, Plaintiffs - Stern & Eisenberg, PC Wynne, Esq., Referee. Plaintiff’s Attorney ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR against- ORAZIO LAPIETRA A/K/A Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Fein Such & Crane, LLP 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON ORAZIO LA PIETRA, et al Woodbridge Corporate Plaza Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment Rochester, New York 14614 MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., 485 B Route 1 South - Suite 330 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Tel.: 855-227-5072 CSMC MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS- of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein Rochester, New York 14614 THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES on November 1, 2017, I, the Iselin, NJ 08830 (585) 232-7400 2006-6 undersigned Referee will sell at public (732) 582-6344

38 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 BTR CHRISTMAS CAROLING AT TRIBORO CENTER To commemorate the ofﬁ cial start of winter, Triboro Center’s Recreation Department staff toured their facility singing Christmas carols to residents on Thursday, December 21.

CHRISTMAS AT WILLIAMSBRIDGE CENTER Williamsbridge Center residents’ spirits were merry and bright on Monday, De- cember 25 as they received presents, played games, sang Christmas tunes and enjoyed some tasty eggnog. Williamsbridge Center Recreation director Stephanie Cosme distributed presents to each resident as she made her holiday rounds. The holiday spirit kept everyone in tune this Yuletide season! Photo courtesy of Centers Health Care Photo courtesy of Centers Health Care

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LEGAL NOTICE 28, 2017. GARCIA, et al Defendant(s). cannot be ascertained after due LEGAL NOTICE I, the undersigned Referee will sell at Pursuant to a Judgment of diligence and public auction at the Bronx County Foreclosure and Sale entered on The unknown distributees, next of SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, November 1, 2016. anyone appearing and filing objections BRONX kin and heirs at law of OMAR KHAN hereto, the entire net estate be paid to Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 29th day I, the undersigned Referee will sell at a/k/a OMAR ALI KHAN, deceased, if NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST AND THE of January, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises public auction at the Bronx County New York City Department of Social BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS living, or if dead, to their respective Service as and for their allowed claim; k described as follows: All that certain Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, distributees, next of kin, heirs at law, COLLATERAL AGENT AND plot, piece or parcel of land, with the Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 29th day (13) that, in the event objections are CUSTODIAN, Plaintiffs -against- legatees, devisees, beneficiaries, fi led herein, the Court hold a hearing to buildings and improvements thereon of January, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises fi duciaries, assignees, creditors or other MOHAMMAD ALAM CHAUDHRY, et al erected, situate, lying ad being in the described as follows: All that certain establish the identity of the decedent’s Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment successors in interest, whose names distributees and grant pursuant to SCPA Borough and County of Bronx, City and plot, piece or parcel of land, with the and post offi ce addresses are unknown of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein State of New York. buildings and improvements thereon 2225 if appropriate; (14) that such other on December 4, 2015 and The Order to and cannot be ascertained after due and further relief as the Court may deem Said premises known as 2033 Saint erected, situate, lying and being in the diligence; Amend the Judgment was entered on Paul Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10461. Borough and County of the Bronx, City just and proper be granted. October 10, 2017, I, the undersigned A Petition having been duly fi led by HON. NELIDA MALAVE- (Block: 4247, Lot: 55). and State of New York. the Public Administrator of the County of Referee will sell at public auction at the Approximate amount of lien $ Said premises known as 1159 Vyse GONZALEZ Bronx Supreme Courthouse, Room 600, Bronx, having offices at 851 Grand Surrogate 854,685.18 plus interest and costs. Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10459. Concourse, Room 336, Bronx, New 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on Premises will be sold subject to Tax ID: 2-02752-0140/0. Michael P. Hausler January 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises York 10451; Chief Clerk provisions of fi led judgment and terms of Approximate amount of lien $ YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO situate, lying and being in the Borough sale. 387,647.82 plus interest and costs. Dated, Attested and Sealed, of the Bronx, County of Bronx, City and SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s December 12, 2017 Index No. 382941-09. Julia Anne Premises will be sold subject to Court of the State of New York, Bronx State of New York, known and Penachio, Esq., Referee. provisions of fi led judgment and terms of (Seal) designated as Block 4661 and Lot 112 County, at 851 Grand Concourse, Room Attorney for Petitioner(s): RODMAN McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. sale. 406, Bronx, New York 10451 on on the Bronx County Tax Assessment Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Index No. 380178-13. Edmond J. AND CAMPBELL, P.C. Tel. No. Map. February 6, 2018 at 9:30 o’clock in the (718) 882-2681 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 Pryor, Esq., Referee. forenoon of that day, why the Court Said premises known as 712R EAST New Rochelle, New York 10801 McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. Address of Attorney: 1428 East Gun 214TH STREET, BRONX, NY should not grant the following relief: (1) Hill Road, Bronx, New York 10469 (914) 636-8900 Attorney(s) for Plaintiff that the petitioner should not be allowed Approximate amount of lien $ 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 This Citation is served upon you as 7,225.08 plus interest & costs. to settle the action for $20,000.00 required by law. You are not required to New Rochelle, New York 10801 against defendants, Julio Castillo and Premises will be sold subject to (914) 636-8900 appear. If you fail to appear it will be provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms LEGAL NOTICE Gindy Ramden, upon the completion of assumed you do not object to the relief of Sale. jurisdiction in this matter; (2) that the requested. You have a right to have an Y Index Number 260589/2013. SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF proceeds of the settlement of the claim attorney-at- law appear for you. JOHN PERONE, ESQ., Referee BRONX LEGAL NOTICE are to be allocated to the action for Phillips Lytle LLP U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS personal injury; (3) that the account of A Attorney(s) for Plaintiffs TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE the Public Administrator of the County of 28 East Main Street, Suite 1400, PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF BRONX Bronx, a summary of which will be LEGAL NOTICE Rochester, NY 14614 against REVERSE MORTGAGE served therewith, as Administrator of the SOLUTIONS, INC. Estate of OMAR KHAN a/k/a OMAR ALI THE ESTATE OF JAY STEVENS V. KHAN, deceased, who at the time of his SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF A/K/A JAY A. STEVENS A/K/A JAY THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE ALFONSO STEVENS; WILMA D. LENA PERILLI, et al. death was a domiciliary of 4528 NOTICE OF SALE Richardson Avenue, Bronx, NY, be OF BRONX -Laurie Edwards and Clara STEVENS A/K/A WILMA D. SUMPTER; Jackson-Edwards, Plaintiffs, against SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN judicially settled; (4) that the legal fee of pursuant to a Final Judgment of The Law Offi ces of Jeffrey A. Aronsky, Enrique Walcott, Defendant-Index no. BRONX OF JAY STEVENS A/K/A JAY A. 300235/14. Date Filed 1/14/14. Plaintiff NYCTL 2015-A TRUST AND THE STEVENS A/K/A JAY ALFONSO Foreclosure dated October 23, 2017, P.C. should not be allowed in the sum of and entered in the Offi ce of the Clerk of $5,236.15, plus disbursements of Designates Bronx County as the place BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS STEVENS, et al Defendant(s). of trial. The basis of the venue COLLATERAL AGENT AND Pursuant to a Judgment of the County of Bronx, wherein REVERSE $843.42 for a total of $6,079.57, upon MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. is the the settlement of the cause of action; (5) designated is plaintiff’s residence. TO CUSTODIAN, Plaintiffs -against- Foreclosure and Sale entered on THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BY September 18, 2017. Plaintiff and LENA PERILLI, ET AL. are that legal fees of $1,149.39 as listed in the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Schedule C-1 of the account, of which YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS I, the undersigned Referee will sell at answer the complaint in this action and AFFAIRS; CLAUDIUS E. JOHNSON, if Referee will sell at public auction at the $574.69 will be paid upon the public auction at the Bronx County to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the living, or if he be dead, etc..., et al Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, BRONX COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 851 completion of jurisdiction herein and the GRAND CONCOURSE, ROOM 600, remaining $574.70 will be paid upon the complaint is not served with this Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 5th day summons, to serve a notice of of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein of February, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises BRONX, NY 10451, on January 29, entry of a Decree herein, to Rodman & 2018 at 2:00PM, premises known as Campbell, P.C. as attorneys for the appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney on September 12, 2017, I, the Lying and being in the Borough of within (20) days after the service of this undersigned Referee will sell at public Bronx and State of New York. 3135 TIEMANN AVENUE, BRONX, NY Public Administrator be allowed; (6) that 10469: Block 4765 Lot 19: the Administrator be allowed its summons, exclusive of the day of auction at the Bronx Supreme In the condominium known as service (or within 30 days after the Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand “Harbour Pointe at Shorehaven ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE statutory charges calculated pursuant to OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, SCPA 1106(3); (7) that the commissions service is complete if this summons is Concourse, Bronx, NY on January 29, Condominium III”. not personally delivered to you within 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying Together with an undivided LYING AND BEING IN THE BOROUGH calculated pursuant to SCPA 2307 and OF THE BRONX, CITY AND STATE OF 1106 (1) & (2) be allowed; (8) that the the State of New York): and in case of and being in the Borough of Bronx, 0.609756 % interest in the Common your failure to appear or answer, County of Bronx, State of New York, Elements. NEW YORK possible and contingent claim funeral Premises will be sold subject to costs, as noted in Schedule D, be judgment will be taken against you by known and designated as Block: 3561 Said premises known as 80 Heron default for the relief demanded in the Lot: 29 on the Bronx County Tax Lane, Unit 381, Bronx, N.Y. 10473. provisions of filed Judgment Index # disallowed for failure to present or 35006/2015E. SUSAN I. LUBOWITZ, substantiate a claim against the estate; complaint. Dated: Whitestone, New York Assessment Map. (Block: 3432, Lot: 1857). January 3, 2014 This is an action for Said premises known as LELAND Approximate amount of lien $ ESQ. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 (9) that the claim of New York City Merchants Concourse, Suite 106, Department of Social Service in the damages based upon causes of action AVENUE, BRONX, NY 398,453.19 plus interest and costs. sounding in indemnity and contribution, Approximate amount of lien Premises will be sold subject to Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys approximate amount of $83,873.04 be for Plaintiff. allowed; (10) that the possible claim of breach of deed covenant, unjust $4,757.29 plus interest & costs. provisions of fi led judgment and terms of enrichment, and fraud and Premises will be sold subject to sale. Medicare be disallowed for failure to state a claim against the estate; (11) misrepresentation against the above- provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms Index No. 35424-15E. Betty Lugo, named defendant pertaining to the of Sale. that upon payments as hereinbefore Esq., Referee. property located at 2101 Bussing Index Number 22027/2016E. Stern & Eisenberg, PC LEGAL NOTICE mentioned by the said defendants, the petitioner, as Administrator of the goods, Avenue, Bronx, New York. The I. SCOTT EDELSTEIN, ESQ., Attorney(s) for Plaintiff foregoing summons is served upon you ACCOUNTING CITATION File No. chattels and credits that were of the Referee Woodbridge Corporate Plaza by publication pursuant to an order of 2013-2475/A decedent herein should not execute and Phillips Lytle LLP 485 B Route 1 South - Suite 330 the Honorable Douglas E. McKeon SURROGATE’S COURT - BRONX deliver to said defendant(s), a full, fi nal Attorney(s) for Plaintiffs Iselin, NJ 08830 dated December 5, 2017. Borchert & COUNTY and complete release in the claim 28 East Main Street, Suite 1400, (732) 582-6344 LaSpina, P.C., By: Helmut Borchert, C I T A T I O N against them arising out of the aforesaid Rochester, NY 14614 Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff, 19-02 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF cause of action together with any other Whitestone Expressway-Suite 302, NEW YORK, papers necessary to effectuate said Whitestone, NY 11530 (718) 767-3333. LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE By the Grace of God Free and compromise; (12) that, in the absence of Independent, SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF TO: Fareda Khan; Attorney General BRONX BRONX of the State of New York; NYC U.S. BANK NATIONAL WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND Department of Social Services; The ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOCIETY, FSB DBA CHRISTIANA Department of Taxation and Finance; RASC 2007EMX1, Plaintiff against TRUST AS TRUSTEE FOR HLSS MSPRC; Call 718.260.4595 OSCAR MORAN, REINA MORAN MORTGAGE MASTER TRUST FOR FYZOL KHAN, BOBBY HUSSAIN, A/K/A REINA CERRATO, MICHAEL THE BENEFIT OF THE HOLDERS OF and POPAN KHAN whose whereabouts MORAN, et al Defendant(s). THE SERIES 2014-1 CERTIFICATES are ISSUED BY HLSS MORTGAGE To Advertise Here Pursuant to a Judgment of unknown, if living or dead, to their Foreclosure and Sale entered on April MASTER TRUST, Plaintiff against respective heirs, legatees, creditors in MARINA GARCIA, YVETTE interest whose names are unknown and

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AND CAMPBELL, P.C. Tel. No. or indirect, associated with this project. THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF REMA New York. That these pleadings also be LEGAL NOTICE (718) 882-2681 Intent to Request Release of Funds: M. STEPHENSON A/K/A REMA amended to refl ect the current Plaintiff Address of Attorney: 1428 East Gun STEPHENSON A/K/A REMA ACCOUNTING CITATION File No. The activities proposed above New Penn Financial, LLC D/B/A Hill Road, Bronx, New York 10469 JOHNSON, deceased, and all persons 2015-504/A required an environmental assessment, Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing as This Citation is served upon you as as identifi ed in the HUD Environmental who are husbands, widows, grantees, refl ected by the Assignment of Mortgage required by law. You are not required to Regulations 24 CFR Part 58.36. The mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, SURROGATES COURT - BRONX appear. If you fail to appear it will recorded on July 7, 2017 in CRFN COUNTY City of New York, acting through HPD, distributees, successors in interest of 2017000250955. be assumed you do not object to the will certify to HUD in its request for such of them as may be dead, and their SUPPLEMENTAL C I T A T I O N relief requested. You have a right to BRONX County is designated as the release of funds that the City consents husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, have an attorney-at- law appear for you. place of trial. The basis of venue is the to accept jurisdiction of the federal distributees and successors of interest location of the mortgaged premises. courts if an action is brought to enforce of all of whom and whose names and Dated: September 18, 2017 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF LEGAL NOTICE responsibilities in relation to places are unknown to Plaintiff; JULIO NEW YORK, environmental reviews, decision-making BUDAI A/K/A JULIO A. BUDAI; ODELL Mark K. Broyles, Esq. By the Grace of God Free and Inde- NEW YORK CITY HOUSING and action, and that the responsibilities MAHABEEN; JOY LEE; MARK FEIN SUCH & CRANE, LLP pendent, AUTHORITY have been satisfi ed. HPD has certifi ed STEPHENSON; TOMMY Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO that a site-specifi c environmental review STEPHENSON; DEPARTMENT OF Offi ce and P.O. Address TO: SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE for the project described above has 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE CITY OF The unknown distributees, next of been completed. The site-specific Rochester, New York 14614 kin and heirs at law of JOYCE THOMAS NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST NEW YORK ACTING BY AND environmental review for the project has THROUGH THE COMMISSIONER OF Telephone No. (585) 232-7400 a/k/a JOYCE RELEASE OF FUNDS been conducted prior to any obligation This is to give notice that the New SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE CITY OF Block: 4674 ELIZABETH THOMAS, deceased, if of funds. living, or if dead, to their respective dis- York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) NEW YORK; CITY OF NEW YORK Lot: 24 The environmental review record tributees, next of kin, heirs intends to submit an application to the DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE NATURE AND OBJECT OF established for the project is on fi le at at law, legatees, devisees, benefi ci- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; ACTION HPD, Office of Development, Building aries, fi duciaries, assignees, creditors or Development (HUD) for the disposition UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW and Land Development Services - The object of the above action is to other successors in interest, whose of public housing property as authorized YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF foreclose a mortgage held by the names and post offi ce addresses are under Section 18 of the U.S. Housing Environmental Planning, 100 Gold TAXATION AND FINANCE; NEW Plaintiff recorded in the County of unknown and cannot be ascertained af- Act of 1937 (Section 18) and Street, Room 7A-4, New York, New York 10038. Comments and/or YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL BRONX, State of New York as more ter due diligence; implementing regulations found in 24 CONTROL BOARD; CFR 970. The City of New York - objections to the disposition/obligation of particularly described in the Complaint A Petition having been duly fi led by CRIMINAL COURT OF THE CITY the Public Administrator of the County of Department of Housing Preservation & funds for the aforementioned project herein. OF NEW YORK; “JOHN DOE” AND Bronx, having offi ces Development (HPD) is serving as the must be submitted to HPD electronically TO THE DEFENDANT, the plaintiff “JANE DOE” said names being at 851 Grand Concourse, Room 336, Responsible Entity (RE) for NYCHA via email to [email protected] or makes no personal claim against you in fi ctitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff Bronx, New York 10451; pursuant to the environmental review through the mail to the above address this action. requirements found at 24 CFR Part 58. to designate any and all occupants of YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO on or before the 15th day following the To the above named defendants: SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s This document constitutes the Notice of date of this notice. No comments or premises being foreclosed herein, The foregoing summons is served upon Court of the State of New Finding of No Signifi cant Impact on the objections received after this date will be Defendants. York, Bronx County, at 851 Grand Environment and the Notice of Intent to considered by HPD. Mortgaged Premises: 841 East you by publication pursuant to an order Concourse, Room 406, Bronx, New Request Release of Funds from HUD. Following the end of the 15-day 215th Street, Bronx, NY 10467 of HON. HOWARD H. SHERMAN, York 10451 on February 13, 2018 at 1071 - 1075 Bryant Avenue, Bronx comment period (no sooner than TO THE ABOVE NAMED Justice of the Supreme Court of the 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that NY January 21, 2018), HPD intends to DEFENDANT(S): State of New York, dated October 30, day, why the Court should not grant the Approval of the disposition of public submit to HUD the Environmental YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to 2017 and fi led along with the supporting following relief: (1) that the housing property pursuant to Section 18 Review Record (ERR) and Request for answer the Complaint in the above papers in the BRONX County Clerk’s would facilitate the construction of a new account of the Public Administrator Release of Funds for this project. entitled action and to serve a copy of of the County of Bronx, a summary of supportive and affordable housing Offi ce. This is an action to foreclose a Objections to Release of Funds: which will be served building on the project site Block 2750, your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney Mortgage. therewith, as Administrator of the Es- Lot 30 and Lot 32 (the “project site”) in HUD will accept objections to its within twenty (20) days of the service of ALL that a certain plot, piece or tate of JOYCE THOMAS a/k/a JOYCE the Bronx Community District 2, by the release of funds and the RE’s this Summons, exclusive of the day of parcel of land, with the buildings and ELIZABETH project sponsor, New Destiny Housing certifi cation for a period of fi fteen days service, or within thirty (30) days after improvements thereon erected, situate, following the anticipated submission THOMAS, deceased, who at the Corporation. The approximately 11,000 service of the same is complete where lying and being in the Borough and date or its actual receipt of the request time of his death was a domiciliary of square foot (sf) project site is located at service is made in any manner other County of the Bronx, City and State of the intersection of Bryant Avenue and (whichever is later) only if objections are 3230 Cruger Avenue, than by personal delivery within the New York, bounded and described as Bronx, NY, be judicially settled; (2) East 165th Street on the block bounded on one of the following bases: (a) the State. The United States of America, if follows: that legal fees of $5,117.72 as listed in by Bryant Avenue, East 165th Street, certification was not executed by the designated as a defendant in this action, BEGINNING at a point on the Schedule C-1 of the Faile Street, and Westchester Avenue. Certifying Offi cer of HPD; (b) the RE has may answer or appear within sixty (60) account, of which $2,558,86 will be The project sponsor is proposing the omitted a step or failed to make a days of service hereof. Your failure to Northerly side of East 215th Street, paid upon the completion of jurisdiction new construction of a 8-story building decision or finding required by HUD appear or answer will result in a distant Easterly as measured along the herein and the containing a total of approximately 62 regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the judgment against you by default for the same, 429.08 feet from the corner remaining $2,558.86 will be paid units of affordable and supportive grant recipient has committed funds or relief demanded in the Complaint. In the formed by the intersection of the said upon the entry of a Decree herein, to housing units and approximately 3,085 incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR event that a defi ciency balance remains Northerly side of East 215th Street and Rodman &; Campbell, sf social service offi ce space. Of the 62 Part 58 before approval of a release of from the sale proceeds, a judgment may the Easterly side of Barnes Avenue, as P.C. as attorneys for the Public Ad- units, 37 units would be designated for funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal be entered against you, unless the shown on Section 32 of Final Maps; ministrator be allowed; (3) that the com- homeless domestic violence survivors agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part RUNNING from said point of missions calculated from the New York City Human 1504 has submitted a written fi nding that Defendant obtained a bankruptcy pursuant to SCPA 2307 and 1106 Resource Administration (HRA) the project is unsatisfactory from the discharge and such other or further beginning in a Northerly direction on a (1) &; (2) be allowed; (4) that, in the ab- homeless shelter system. In connection standpoint of environmental quality. relief as may be just and equitable. line forming an interior angle of 89 with the proposed project, the project sence of anyone Objections must be prepared and NOTICE degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds with the appearing and fi ling objections here- sponsor is seeking construction funding submitted in accordance with the YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING last mentioned course, a distance of to, the entire net estate be paid to NYC through HPD’s Supportive Housing YOUR HOME 114.19 feet to a point; Commissioner of Loan Program (SHLP), the New York required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to Mr. Luigi If you do not respond to this THENCE Easterly on a line forming Finance f/b/o unknown distributees; State Homes and Community Renewal summons and complaint by serving a (5) that, in the event objections are fi led (HCR) program, and the New York State D’Ancona, Director, Office of Public an interior angle of 90 degrees 0 copy of the answer to the attorney for herein, the Court Homeless Housing Assistance Program Housing at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, minutes 45 seconds with the last hold a hearing to establish the iden- (HHAP). NY 10278. Potential objectors should the mortgage company who filed this mentioned course, a distance of 19.29 foreclosure proceeding against you and tity of the decedent's distributees It has been determined that the contact HUD to verify the actual last day feet to a point; of the objection period. fi ling the answer with the court, a default and grant pursuant to SCPA above-referenced project would not THENCE Southerly on a line forming constitute an action significantly judgment may be entered and you can 2225 if appropriate; (6) that such an interior angle of 89 degrees 59 other and further relief as the Court may affecting the quality of the environment lose your home. deem just and proper and accordingly, the City of New York Speak to an attorney or go to the minutes 15 seconds with the last be granted. has decided not to prepare an court where your case is pending for mentioned course, a distance of 19.29 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) LEGAL NOTICE further information on how to answer the feet to the point or place of beginning. under the National Environmental Policy summons and protect your property. TOGETHER with the benefits and HON. NELIDA MALAVE-GONZA- Act of 1969. The reasons for the SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL Sending payment to your mortgage subject to the burdens of a driveway LEZ decision not to prepare an EIS are as company will not stop this foreclosure easement recorded in Liber 469 cp 177 follows: SUMMONS Surrogate action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY and another driveway easement Michael P Hausler 1.There would be no significant Index No. 35280/2013E SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER recorded in Liber 749 cp 175. Chief Clerk adverse physical impacts, either direct STATE OF NEW YORK Dated, Attested and Sealed, or indirect, associated with this project; SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE Mortgaged Premises: 841 East 2.There would be no significant BRONX PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) 215th Street, Bronx, NY 10467 December 21, 2017 adverse social impacts, either direct or DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE Tax Map/Parcel ID No.: Block: 4674 (Seal) indirect, associated with this project; and GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, COURT. Plaintiff, Lot: 24 of the BOROUGH of BRONX, Attorney for Petitioner(s): RODMAN 3.There would be no significant That this action be amended to NY 10467 adverse economic impacts, either direct -vs- include Criminal Court of the City of

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COURT. PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; YOU MUST RESPOND BY CRFN 2016000316597 in the City LEGAL NOTICE This is an attempt to collect a debt NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER Register of the City of New York, County A and any information obtained will be ADJUDICATION BUREAU; ‘’JOHN ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE of Bronx on September 12, 2016. STATE OF NEW YORK used for that purpose. DOES’’ and ‘’JANE DOES’’, SAID PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) That the mortgaged premises SUPREME COURT The foregoing summons is served NAMES BEING FICTITIOUS, PARTIES AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE affected by said foreclosure action are COUNTY OF BRONX upon you by publication pursuant to an INTENDED BEING POSSIBLE COURT. situate in the County of Bronx, State of SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS order of Honorable Mary Ann Brigantti, TENANTS OR OCCUPANTS OF YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON New York, and more specifically Index No. 32172/2017E Justice of the Supreme Court of the PREMISES, AND CORPORATIONS, NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING described in “Schedule A” annexed ______State of New York, signed the 4th day of OTHER ENTITIES OR PERSONS WHO TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY hereto and made a part hereof. ______December, 2017, at Bronx, New York. CLAIM, OR MAY CLAIM, A LIEN INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Said premises being known as and ______Block 3972 Lot 9 AGAINST THE PREMISES, USED FOR THAT PURPOSE by 2481 TRATMAN AVE, BRONX, NY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel Defendants. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED 10461. ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR of land, with the buildings and TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: Date: ....October 17, 2017 CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN improvements thereon erected, situate, DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served TRUST 2007-WFHE2, ASSET-BACKED lying and being in the Borough and YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to upon you by publication pursuant to an Batavia, New York PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, County of Bronx, City and State of New answer the complaint in this action and Order of the Honorable Mary Ann Andrea Clattenburg, Esq. SERIES 2007-WFHE2, York, bounded and described as to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Brigantti of the Supreme Court of the ROSICKI, ROSICKI & Plaintiff, follows: complaint is not served with this State of New York, signed on November ASSOCIATES, P.C. v BEGINNING at a point on the summons, to serve a Notice of 2, 2017, and filed with supporting Attorneys for Plaintiff ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, easterly side of Parker Street, distant Appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney(s) papers in the Offi ce of the Clerk of the Batavia Offi ce 26 Harvester Avenue DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR 175 feet Northerly from the corner within twenty (20) days after the service County of Bronx, State of New York. Batavia, NY 14020 SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE formed by the intersection of the of this summons, exclusive of the day of The object of this action is to 585.815.0288 LATE COLLINS C. WILLIAMS A/K/A northerly side of Lyon Avenue with the service, where service is made by foreclose a mortgage upon the premises Help For Homeowners In COLLINS C. WILLIAMS II A/K/A easterly side of Parker Street; delivery upon you personally within the described below, executed by MOLLA Foreclosure COLLINS WILLIAMS, IF LIVING, AND RUNNING THENCE Easterly at right State, or within thirty (30) days after MOMEN HANAFI to INDYMAC BANK, New York State Law requires that IF ANY BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL angles to Parker Street, 95 feet; completion of service where service is F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED we send you this notice about the PERSONS WHO ARE SPOUSES, THENCE Northerly parallel to Parker made in any other manner, and in case SAVINGS BANK bearing date October foreclosure process. Please read it WIDOWS, GRANTEES, Street, 50 feet; of your failure to appear or answer, 26, 2001 and recorded in Reel 1965 of carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a MORTGAGEES, LIENORS, HEIRS, THENCE Westerly again at right judgment will be taken against you by Mortgages at Page 1655 in the City complex process. Some people may DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES, angles to the easterly side of Parker default for the relief demanded in the Register of the City of New York, County approach you about “saving” your EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS OR Street, 95 feet to the easterly side of complaint. of Bronx on March 4, 2002. Thereafter home. You should be extremely careful SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF Parker Street; NOTICE said mortgage was assigned to about any such promises. The State SUCH OF THEM AS MAY BE DEAD, THENCE Southerly along said YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING ONEWEST BANK, FSB by assignment encourages you to become informed AND THEIR SPOUSES, HEIRS, easterly side of Parker Street 50 feet to YOUR HOME of mortgage dated March 15, 2010 and about your options in foreclosure. There DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES AND the point or place of BEGINNING. If you do not respond to this recorded in CRFN 2010000118003 in are government agencies, legal aid SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, ALL OF Subject to easement, covenants, summons and complaint by serving a the City Register of the City of New entities and other non-profit WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND and restriction of record. copy of the answer on the attorney for York, County of Bronx on April 8, 2010. organizations that you may contact for PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE These premises are also known as the mortgage company who filed this Thereafter said mortgage was assigned information about foreclosure while you UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, COLLINS 1520 Parker Street A/K/A 1520 Parker foreclosure proceeding against you and to OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC by are working with your lender during this C. WILLIAMS III, RONALD WILLIAMS, Street, Apartment PH, Bronx, NY 10462. fi ling the answer with the court, a default assignment of mortgage dated February process. To locate an entity near you, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY WOODS OVIATT GILMAN LLP judgment may be entered and you can 2, 2015 and recorded in CRFN you may call the toll-free helpline THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, Attorney for Plaintiff lose your home. 2015000319556 in the City Register of maintained by the New York State NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF 700 Crossroads Building Speak to an attorney or go to the the City of New York, County of Bronx Banking Department at 1-877- TAXATION AND FINANCE, MSSJ, LLC, 2 State Street court where your case is pending for on September 11, 2015. Thereafter BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING Rochester, NY 14614 further information on how to answer the said mortgage was further assigned to Department’s website at PRESERVATION AND summons and protect your property. U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE www.banking.state.ny.us. The State DEVELOPMENT, BRONX SUPREME Sending a payment to your FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION does not guarantee the advice of these COURT, CRIMINAL COURT OF THE LEGAL NOTICE mortgage company will not stop this TRUST by assignment of mortgage agencies. CITY OF NEW YORK, CACH, LLC, foreclosure action. dated July 19, 2016 and recorded in CITY OF NEW YORK SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, Index No.: 32534/2017E CITY OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT Date of Filing: November 20, 2017 OF TRANSPORTATION PARKING SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE VIOLATIONS BUREAU, OF NEW YORK Defendants COUNTY OF BRONX ______U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS ______TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER Find What You Are ______PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, To the above named Defendants: You are hereby summoned to -against- ...... answer the complaint in this action and ...... to serve a copy of your answer, or if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of ABDUN NOOR HANAFI AS HEIR appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorneys AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF Looking for within thirty days after the service of this MOLLA MOMEN HANAFI; WALI IJAAZ summons, exclusive of the day of AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN service, and in case of your failure to OF MOLLA MOMEN HANAFI; “JOHN appear or answer, judgment will be DOE” AND “JANE DOE” 1 THROUGH taken against you by default for the 50, INTENDING TO BE THE relief demanded in the complaint. UNKNOWN HEIRS, DISTRIBUTES, NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LOSING YOUR HOME LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND If you do not respond to this ASSIGNEES OF THE ESTATE OF Right Here in summons and complaint by serving a MOLLA MOMEN HANFI, WHO WAS copy of the answer on the attorney for BORN IN 1956 AND DIED ON JULY 28, the mortgage company who filed this 2008, A RESIDENT OF THE COUNTY foreclosure proceeding against you and OF BRONX, WHOSE LAST KNOWN fi ling the answer with the court, a default ADDRESS WAS 2481 TRATMAN

judgment may be entered and you can AVENUE BRONX, NY 10461, THEIR lose your home. SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST IF ANY Speak to an attorney or go to the OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS court where your case is pending for BE DECEASED, THEIR RESPECTIVE Our classiﬁ ed further information on how to answer the HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, AND summons and protect your property. SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE Sending a payment to your AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSON, mortgage company will not stop this IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, foreclosure action. AND THEIR RESPECTIVE YOU MUST RESPOND BY HUSBANDS, WIVES OR WIDOW; IF SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ANY, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE Pages PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) ARE UNKNOWN TO THE PLAINTIFF”; AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK CITY

44 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 BTR Menconi Bros. create war memorial All who pass 139th Street and Third Avenue are familiar with the huge Quincy granite memorial honoring our veterans. It was installed on May 30, 1919 in a grand ceremony led by Robert L. Moran, the president of the have been as thousands of peo- great works and if you’re ever Board of Alderman who was ple lined the streets to honor near the New York Public Li- presented with the offi cial gift the heroes of the Civil War, brary at Fifth Avenue in Man- to the City of New York from the Spanish American War, hattan, look at the ornate base George Mohr, chairman of Lo- and World War I. Rev. G. H. of the fl ag pole for a great ex- cal Board 2 which had raised Carstensen gave the invoca- ample of their work. It was the funding for its construction and approximately two cast at Tiffany’s circa 1912. tion through public donations. hundred Civil War veterans It’s interesting to note that REPRINTED FROM 5-10-12 Robert L. Moran, the main were on the dais while several Raffaele Menconi’s son, Ralph speaker, by the way, was sim- thousand guests attended the (1915-1972), also became a fa- ply fi lling in for the mayor and reception to honor their war mous sculptor. He is renowned it’s interesting to note that he heroes. Patriotic music was for his creation of numerous was later appointed County supplied by the 69th Regiment medals honoring the presi- Clerk and then in 1930 he Band. dents of our great nation. was named Sheriff of Bronx The monument was He was the recipient of the County. Henry Bruckner, who sculpted by Italian immi- Freedom Foundation Award, served as our Borough Presi- grants Raffaele and Giuseppe the Michelangelo Award, and dent from 1918 to 1933, was the Menconi and Harold M. Bow- the Sculptor of the Year Award offi cial reviewer at the monu- din was the architect. It was in 1970. ment unveiling. unveiled on Memorial Day of It’s also interesting to note There were 151 members of 1919 and the square was named that he is a graduate of Yale the Oliver Tilden and Vander- after John B. Graham, a casu- University and also served in bilt Posts of the Grand Army alty of World War I, months the Army Corps of Engineers of the Republic (GAR) cer- later on December 23, 1919. where he received the bronze emoniously borne up the av- His name is among the many star. Jim Vogt of Riverdale is admiring the War Memorial sculpted by the Men- enue in decorated carriages. carved into the monument. He retired from the Army coni Brothers in this 2006 photograph by Tom Casey. The monument is What a grand sight it must The Menconi’s created many with the rank of major. located at 139th Street and Third Avenue.

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LEGAL NOTICE ACTION PAMELA ABRAHAMS; NEW YORK ACTION southerly side of Pitman Avenue, distant The object of the above action is to CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL The object of the above action is to 53.33 feet westerly from the corner SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS foreclose a Mortgage held by the BOARD; UNITED STATES OF foreclose a mortgage held by the formed by the intersection of the Index No. 35740/2015E Plaintiff and recorded in the County of AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE Plaintiff recorded in the County of southerly side of Pitman Avenue with SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE BRONX, State of New York as more DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND BRONX, State of New York as more the westerly side of Wickham Avenue; OF NEW YORK particularly described in the Complaint FINANCE; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE particularly described in the Complaint RUNNING THENCE southerly COUNTY OF BRONX herein. DOE” said names being fictitious, it herein. parallel with the westerly side of TD BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY TO THE DEFENDANT(S), the being the intention of Plaintiff to TO THE DEFENDANT, the plaintiff Wickham Avenue, and part of the MERGER TO COMMERCE BANK, plaintiff makes no personal claim designate any and all occupants of makes no personal claim against you in distance through a party wall, 91.72 Plaintiff, against you in this action. premises being foreclosed herein, this action. feet; -vs- DESCRIPTION OF THE Defendants. To the above named defendants: THENCE westerly parallel with the UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE MORTGAGED PREMISES Mortgaged Premises: 1788 The foregoing summons is served upon southerly side of Pitman Avenue, 17.67 ESTATE OF SYLVIA N. NUER A/K/A ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel PITTMAN AVENUE, BRONX NY 10466 you by publication pursuant to an order feet; SYLVIA NUER A/K/A SILVIA NUER; of land, with the buildings and TO THE ABOVE NAMED of HON. MARY ANN BRIGANTTI, THENCE northerly again parallel BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE improvements thereon erected, situate, DEFENDANT(S): Justice of the SUPREME Court of the with the westerly side of Wickham PARKCHESTER NORTH lying and being in the Borough and YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to State of New York, dated November 17, Avenue and part of the distance through CONDOMINIUM; UNITED STATES OF County of the Bronx, City and State of answer the Complaint in the above 2017 and fi led along with the supporting another party wall, 91.72 feet to the AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE New York located at and Known as entitled action and to serve a copy of papers in the BRONX County Clerk’s southerly side of Pitman Avenue; SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE 1735 Purdy Street, Unit 1D and more your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney Offi ce. This is an action to foreclose a THENCE easterly along the DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND particularly described in Schedule “A.” within twenty (20) days of the service of Mortgage. southerly side of Pitman Avenue, 17.67 FINANCE; “JOHN DOE #1-5” AND The Unit known as apartment No. this Summons, exclusive of the day of ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel feet to the point or place of “JANE DOE #1-5” said names being 1D (hereinafter called ‘’the Unit”) in the service, or within thirty (30) days after of land, with the buildings and BEGINNING. fi ctitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff Building known as Number N-10 and by service of the same is complete where improvements thereon erected, situate, Mortgaged Premises: 1788 to designate any and all occupants, the street number 1735 Purdy Street, in service is made in any manner other lying and being in the Borough and PITTMAN AVENUE, BRONX NY 10466 tenants, persons or corporations, if any, the Borough and County of The Bronx, than by personal delivery within the County of Bronx, City and State of New Tax Map/Parcel ID No.: Block: 5011 having or claiming an interest in or lien the City and State of New York, State. The United States of America, if York, bounded and described as Lot: 8 of the BOROUGH of BRONX, NY upon the premises being foreclosed designated and described as Apartment designated as a defendant in this action, follows: 10466 herein, Unit No. 1D in the Declaration may answer or appear within sixty (60) BEGINNING at a point on the Defendants. establishing The Parkchester north days of service hereof. Your failure to Mortgaged Premises: 1735 PURDY Condominium (hereinafter called the appear or answer will result in a STREET A/K/A 1735 PURDY STREET, “Property’), made by Parkchester Apts. judgment against you by default for the APT. 1D, BRONX, NY 10462 Co. under the Condominium Act of the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the TO THE ABOVE NAMED State of New York (Article 9-B of the event that a defi ciency balance remains DEFENDANT(S): Real Property Law of the State of New from the sale proceeds, a judgment may YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to York), dated December 7, 1972, be entered against you, unless the answer the Complaint in the above recorded in the Offi ce of the Register of Defendant obtained a bankruptcy entitled action and to serve a copy of the City of New York, in the County of discharge and such other or further your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney The Bronx, December 11, 1972, in Reel relief as may be just and equitable. within twenty (20) days of the service of 198 at Page 65 (hereinafter called the NOTICE this Summons, exclusive of the day of “Declaration”’), and designated also as YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING service, or within thirty (30) days after Tax Lot No. 3365 in Block No. 3944 of YOUR HOME service of the same is complete where Section 15 of the Borough of the Bronx If you do not respond to this service is made in any manner other on the Tax Map of the Real Property summons and complaint by serving a than by personal delivery within the Assessment Department of the City of copy of the answer to the attorney for State. The United States of America, if New York, on the floor plans and site the mortgage company who filed this designated as a defendant in this action, plan (“the Floor Plans’’), certified by foreclosure proceeding against you and may answer or appear within sixty (60) Hurley & Farinella, Architects, filed in fi ling the answer with the court, a default days of service hereof. Your failure to the said Register’s Office as judgment may be entered and you can appear or answer will result in a Condominium Plan No. 2. The land on lose your home. judgment against you by default for the which the Building containing the Unit is Speak to an attorney or go to the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the located (and on which other buildings court where your case is pending for event that a defi ciency balance remains forming part of The Parkchester North further information on how to answer the from the sale proceeds, a judgment may Condominium are located) is described summons and protect your property. be entered against you, unless the in said Declaration. Sending payment to your mortgage Need a Hand ? Defendant obtained a bankruptcy TOGETHER with an undivided .0200 company will not stop this foreclosure discharge and such other or further percent interest appurtenant to the Unit action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY relief as may be just and equitable. in the common elements of the Property SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER (hereinafter called the “common ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE NOTICE elements”). PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) Check out our YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING Premises: 1735 PURDY STREET AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE YOUR HOME A/K/A 1735 PURDY STREET, APT. 1D, COURT. If you do not respond to this BRONX, NY 10462 These pleadings are being amended summons and complaint by serving a Tax Map/Parcel ID No.: Block: 3944 to include The Heirs at Large of Walter copy of the answer on the attorney for Lot: 3365 J. Buchannan a/k/a Walter J. Buchanan Handyman the mortgage company who filed this a/k/a Walter Buchanan, deceased. foreclosure proceeding against you and These pleadings are also being fi ling the answer with the court, a default amended to include Donovan judgment may be entered and you can LEGAL NOTICE Buchanan, Taniya Buchanan, Pamela Section lose your home. Abrahams, as possible heirs to the Speak to an attorney or go to the SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS estate of Walter J. Buchannan a/k/a court where your case is pending for Index No. 380488/2011 Walter J. Buchanan, deceased, New further information on how to answer the STATE OF NEW YORK York City Environmental Control Board, summons and protect your property. SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF United States of America and New York Sending a payment to your BRONX State Department of Taxation and mortgage company will not stop this WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND Finance. These pleadings are also To get foreclosure action. SOCIETY, FSB, being amended to reflect the current YOU MUST RESPOND BY Plaintiff, Plaintiff, the assignment of mortgage SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER -vs- recorded in Bronx County on March 31, ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF 2017 in CRFN 2017000125443. The Help PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) WALTER J. BUCHANNAN A/K/A BRONX County is designated as the AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE WALTER BUCHANAN A/K/A WALTER place of trial. The basis of venue is the COURT. BUCHANNAN, deceased, and all location of the mortgaged premises. BRONX County is designated as the persons who are husbands, widows, Dated: July 13, 2017 place of trial. The basis of venue is the grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, Mark K. Broyles, Esq. You’ve been location of the mortgaged premises. devisees, distributees, successors in FEIN SUCH & CRANE, LLP Dated: NOVEMBER 17, 2017 interest of such of them as may be Attorneys for Plaintiff VICTOR SPINELLI, ESQ. dead, and their husbands and wives, Offi ce and P.O. Address FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP heirs, devisees, distributees and 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Attorneys for Plaintiff successors of interest of all of whom Rochester, New York 14614 Waiting For! 1400 Old Country Road Ste. C103 and whose names and places are Telephone No. (585) 232-7400 Westbury, NY 11590 unknown to Plaintiff; DONOVAN Block: 5011 Telephone No. (516) 394-6921 BUCHANAN; TANIYA BUCHANAN; Lot: 8 NATURE AND OBJECT OF NATURE AND OBJECT OF

46 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 BTR Bronx construction starts set to top $2 billion for 3rd straight year

The value of construction starts in The top two Bronx project starts by 2017. Major projects include a $104 mil- emanated from the Bronx. These 2016 the Bronx is on pace to surpass $2 bil- value in the fi rst nine months of 2017 lion, 256-unit, mixed-use project in and 2017 Bronx totals are an improve- lion in 2017. If realized, it would repre- involved public works. The list was East Tremont and a $100 million, 314- ment from the period between 2011 and sent the third consecutive year that to- headed by a $232 million NYS Depart- unit, mixed-use project in Belmont. 2015, when the percentage of units ini- tals have passed that mark, according ment of Transportation-funded proj- Over the same period, the institu- tiated in the Bronx ranged from eight to a recently released New York Build- ect to replace Unionport Bridge, which tional sector accounted for 19 percent, to 11 percent. ing Congress report. carries the Bruckner Expressway followed by public works with 17 per- In the fi rst three quarters of 2017, The report, Construction Outlook across Westchester Creek. The sec- cent and commercial buildings with the Bronx saw the construction of Update: Bronx Construction Starts, ond project is a new 12-story, 305-unit, nine percent. 1,515 units of affordable housing initi- notes that for the fi rst nine months of mixed-use project valued at $133 mil- The remaining three percent was ated, while 1,150 units were rehabbed this year, the Bronx represented fi ve lion, which is being developed by the made up of various utilities and manu- during the same nine-month period. percent of the total value for New York NYC Housing Preservation & Develop- facturing projects. “The Bronx possesses the most op- City. This is slight decrease from the ment in partnership with the Women’s The residential sector continued portunities for new residential devel- seven percent experienced in 2016. In Housing and Economic Development to drive the Bronx construction mar- opment, and the ability to produce new 2015, the Bronx accounted for fi ve per- Corp. and BFC Partners. ket through the fi rst three quarters of housing for residents at all income cent and in 2014 it represented four Over the past three years, nine 2017, accounting for 53 percent of the levels,” said Scissura. “As the de Bla- percent. of the top projects in the Bronx have value of all construction projects in sio administration further ramps up “The Bronx is experiencing posi- come from the public sector, including the Bronx, followed by public works (20 its affordable housing program and as tive momentum and benefi tting from the Bruckner Expressway project and percent), institutions (15 percent) and private developers increasingly look continued strong investment from a $213 million reconstruction project commercial properties (11 percent). to the north, the future looks bright both the public and private sectors,” of the toll plaza on the Bronx side of Through the fi rst nine months of for the Bronx.” said Building Congress president the RFK Bridge in 2015. 2017, 3,190 residential units were ini- The construction data for this re- Carlo A. Scissura. “With the value Renovations and alterations to P.S. tiated in the Bronx. This puts the port is provided by Dodge Data & Ana- of annual construction starts more 46, P.S. 14 and P.S. 19 were the largest borough on pace to narrowly surpass lytics and encompass all project starts, than doubling since the beginning of the institutional projects, each top- 2015’s total of 4,240 units, which is the including new ground-up construc- of this decade, it’s obvious that the ping $50 million. current high point of this decade. tion, alterations and renovations to development community now views The residential sector led the way The Bronx’s nine-month total rep- existing structures, and public infra- the Bronx in a whole new light. And I in the Bronx, representing 52 percent resents about 17 percent of the hous- structure. would be surprised if that percentage of the value of all construction proj- ing units started throughout the city The data refl ect the total estimated doesn’t continue to rise in the coming ects initiated in the borough between in 2017, which is in keeping with 2016, value of each initiated project through- years.” 2015 and the fi rst three quarters of when 3,918 of the 23,694 housing units out the entire period of construction. SBH ranked as #1 hospital by HealthFirst for quality in primary care utilizes standardized metrics that al- SBH Health System (St. Barnabas sures focused on access, preventive low for comparison across all Health- nitude are unattainable without a Hospital) is ranked as the #1 hospital care, acute and chronic disease man- First-member hospitals and serves as strong, committed and accountable for quality in primary care. agement, medication adherence and a barometer of the care provided to team,” said Dr. Raj Gurunathan, dDi- This is according to the latest rank- patient satisfaction, and achieved patients within the program. rector, Division of General Internal ing among the 41 institutions partici- a 4 or 5 star rating on 21 measures. Through use of national standards Medicine, Department of Medicine at pating in the HealthFirst Quality In- In meeting these metrics, as well as as defi ned by both the National Com- SBH. “SBH has been successful in as- centive Program. showing signifi cant improvement on mittee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) sembling a winning interdisciplinary SBH has been an active participant 11 additional measures compared to and the New York State Department of team of physicians, nurses, patient in the HealthFirst Quality Incentive earlier performance levels, SBH not Health Quality Assurance Reporting care navigators, managers and front Program (HQIP) program since it be- only continued to demonstrate a com- Requirements (QARR), care is mea- line staff, who have developed and im- gan in 2012, and has demonstrated mitment to high-quality care, but also sured across multiple domains, in- plemented sustainable workfl ows and continued improvement in its perfor- earned close to $5 million in incentive cluding timeliness of access, patient processes to support compliance with mance since that time. payments related to the program for satisfaction, quality of clinical care, the measures.” Receiving a 4-star ranking, SBH the year. and ER and inpatient utilization. Spe- Added Irene Borgen, vice presi- was ranked as both the #1 hospital The HQIP program measures the cial emphasis is placed on measures dent, Ambulatory Care Innovation and for all patients within the HealthFirst quality of care provided to patients within the well-known Healthcare Ef- Transformation, “Through numerous Medicaid program, as well as the #1 in HealthFirst Medicaid and Medi- fectiveness Data and Information Set efforts aimed at patient outreach and hospital for patients over the age of 65 care-managed care programs, and (HEDIS) tool, which covers specifi c engagement; improvements in decision within the HealthFirst Medicare pro- covers roughly 30,000 patients who metrics related to screening and dis- support for clinical providers through gram, when compared with all par- have been assigned to SBH-associ- ease prevention; comprehensive care use of the Electronic Medical Records ticipating hospitals. This includes ated physicians and practices across for chronic disease such as diabetes, (EMR); and the leveraging of informa- such large academic medical centers the South/Central Bronx. Patients hypertension, and asthma; medication tion technology resources, many in such as New York - Presbyterian, Mon- receive care across a variety of clin- adherence for chronic disease; and be- the SBH community have contributed tefi ore, NYU-Langone and the Mount ical service lines, including internal havioral health care services for de- to this incredible achievement and in Sinai Health System. medicine, pediatrics, family medi- pression and other mental health is- accomplishing these results, and we SBH was able to reach a collective cine, dental, ob/gyn, and behavioral sues. look forward to future rankings with score of 4.0 out of 5.0 for the 33 mea- health departments, and the program “Accomplishments of this mag- much anticipation.” FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION CALL (718) 260-4593

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November 16, 2005, in CRFN If you do not respond to this devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, SERVICING CORPORATION, Plaintiff, LEGAL NOTICE #2005000635631, of the Public Records Supplemental Summons and Amended committees, lienors and assigns, all of V. of BRONX County, New York, covering Complaint by serving a copy of the whom and whose names, except as RAFAEL SOLANO; MARYLOU SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE premises known as 839 CLARENCE stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SOLANO; RAFAEL SOLANO, JR.; answer on the attorney for the mortgage OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF BRONX AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10465. The relief SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING company who filed this foreclosure Plaintiff designates BRONX as the place sought in the within action is a final URBAN DEVELOPMENT; CITY OF PRESERVATION AND proceeding against you and filing the of trial situs of the real property judgment directing the sale of the NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS premises described above to satisfy the answer with the court, a default DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND Mortgaged Premises: 839 CLARENCE TRANSPORTATION PARKING debt secured by the Mortgage described judgment may be entered and you can FINANCE; CRIMINAL COURT OF THE AVENUE BRONX, NY 10465 Block: VIOLATIONS BUREAU; CITY OF NEW above. BRONX County is designated lose your home. CITY OF NEW YORK; WORKERS 5477 Lot: 14 INDEX NO. 35349/2015 YORK ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL as the place of trial because the real Speak to an attorney or go to the BOARD; INTERNAL REVENUE COMPENSATION BOARD STATE OF ONEWEST BANK N.A., Plaintiff, vs. property affected by this action is court where your case is pending for SERVICE-UNITED STATES OF NEW YORK; NEW YORK CITY STEVEN WALLACE, AS HEIR AND located in said county. NOTICE YOU further information on how to answer the DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR Supplemental Summons and protect CORNELIUS WALLACE A/K/A DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND HOME If you do not respond to this SALTERS SQUARE PHASE I HOME CORNELIUS J. WALLACE; FINANCE-TAX COMPLIANCE summons and complaint by serving a OWNERS ASSOCIATION; BRONX your property. CORNELIUS J. WALLACE A/K/A NEIL DIVISION-C.O-ATC, and “JOHN DOE 1 copy of the answer on the attorney for COUNTY CLERK; JOHN DOE (Said Sending payment to your mortgage WALLACE, AS HEIR AND to JOHN DOE 25”, said names being the mortgage company who filed this name being fictitious to represent company will not stop this foreclosure DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF fi ctitious, the persons or parties intended foreclosure proceeding against you and unknown Tenants/Occupants of the action. being the persons, parties, corporations subject property and any other party or CORNELIUS WALLACE A/K/A fi ling the answer with the court, a default YOU MUST RESPOND BY CORNELIUS J. WALLACE; MAUREEN or entities, if any, having or claiming an judgment may be entered and you can entity of any kind, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER WALLACE, AS HEIR AND interest in or lien upon the mortgaged lose your home. Speak to an attorney or premises described in the complaint, mortgaged property), Defendants. ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF go to the court where your case is Defendants. To the above-named SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) CORNELIUS WALLACE A/K/A pending for further information on how Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY NOTICE. CORNELIUS J. WALLACE; to answer the summons and protect AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE SUMMONED to answer the complaint in TO THE ABOVE NAMED GERTRUDE DIMICHELE, AS HEIR your property. Sending a payment to the COURT. Y this action and to serve a copy of your DEFENDANTS: AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE mortgage company will not stop the To the above named defendants: answer, or, if the complaint is not served foreclosure action. YOU MUST YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to OF CORNELIUS WALLACE A/K/A with this summons, to serve a notice of answer the Amended Complaint in the The foregoing Supplemental Summons CORNELIUS J. WALLACE; any and all RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF is served upon you by publication appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY above captioned action and to serve a persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, within 20 days after the service of this copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s pursuant to an order of the Hon. Mitchell or who may claim to have an interest in, FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE summons, exclusive of the day of COMPANY) AND FILING THE attorney within twenty (20) days after J. Danziger, a Justice of the Supreme or general or specifi c lien upon the real service (or within 30 days after the the service of this Supplemental Court of the State of N.Y., dated property described in this action; such ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: service is complete if this summons is Summons, exclusive of the day of November 27, 2017 and fi led along with unknown persons being herein September 13, 2017 Westbury, New not personally delivered to you within York RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for service, or within thirty (30) days after the supporting papers in the Bronx generally described and intended to be the State of New York) in the event the completion of service where service is included in the following designation, Plaintiff BY:DANIEL GREENBAUM, County Clerk’s Offi ce. This is an action United States of America is made a ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite made in any other manner than by namely: the wife, widow, husband, party defendant, the time to answer for personal delivery within the State. The to foreclose a mortgage on the property widower, heirs at law, next of kin, 106, Westbury, NY located 1297 Intervale Avenue, Bronx, the said United States of America shall 11590 516-280-7675 United States of America, if designated descendants, executors, administrators, not expire until (60) days after service of as a Defendant in this action may NY 10459 also known as Block: 2973 devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, the Summons; and in case of your answer to appear within sixty (60) days Lot: 76. Bronx County is designated as committees, lienors, and assignees of failure to appear or answer, judgment LEGAL NOTICE of service hereof. In case of your failure the place of trial based upon the location such deceased, any and all persons will be taken against you by default for to appear or answer, judgment will be of the property being foreclosed. deriving interest in or lien upon, or title the relief demanded in the complaint. taken against you by default for the Attorneys for Plaintiff: Stern & to said real property by, through or NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE relief demanded in the Amended under them, or either of them, and their RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the OF NEW YORK Complaint. Eisenberg, PC, 485 B Route 1 South, respective wives, widows, husbands, above caption action is to foreclose a COUNTY OF BRONX; Index No.: NOTICE Suite 330, Iselin, NJ 08830, T: widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, Mortgage to secure the sum of 32051/2016E. Filed 12/18/2017. 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48 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 BTR ADVERTORIAL TOP DRIVER DISTRACTIONS Using mobile phones phone conversations. The haps they’re checking out chewing gum at the same a rest area and spend 10 Leading the list of the use of a hands-free device a house in a new neighbor- time may want to avoid minutes snacking there top distractions behind the does not lower distraction hood or thought they saw eating while driving. The before resuming the wheel are mobile phones. levels. The percentage of someone they knew on the majority of foods require a trip. vehicle crashes and near- street corner. It can be easy person’s hands to be taken Phones now do more than Reading just place calls, and driv- crashes attributed to di- to veer into the direction off of the wheel and their ers often cannot pull away aling is nearly identical your eyes are focused, caus- eyes to be diverted from the Glancing at an adver- from their phones, even to the number associated ing an accident. In addition road. Reaching in the back tisement, updating a Fa- when driving. According to with talking or listening. to trying to stay focused on seat to share some French cebook status or reading the road, some drivers pre- fries with the kids is also a book are all activities the California Department Daydreaming of Motor Vehicles, studies fer the help of lane depar- distracting. that should be avoided have shown that driving Many people will admit ture warning systems. Try to eat meals before when driving. Even pour- to daydreaming behind getting in the car. For ing over a traffic map or performance is lowered Eating and the level of distraction the wheel or looking at a those who must snack consulting the digital is higher for drivers who person or object outside of Those who haven’t quite while en route, take a display of a GPS system are heavily engaged in cell the car for too long. Per- mastered walking and moment to pull over at can be distracting.

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Gunﬁ re ends teen’s party;1 dead, 1 injured at Sweet 16 celebration

From page 1 is doing its best to solve this case.” pacts the lives of the victims, their Thompson added Maestro’s is a families and our community,” said violence. We are fully cooperating community-minded business that is Councilman Mark Gjonaj. “One life with authorities in their investigation, always the fi rst to help. lost is always one too many and in- ” he concluded. The business is the sponsor of stances such as these remind us that “Maestro’s is such a well-known the yearly 49th Precinct Community we need to be vigilant of our surround- and respected establishment. Our Leaders Awards and has donated tur- ings and work harder to remove guns community hates to see any kind of keys for the 49th Precinct Commu- from our streets.” tragedy happen anywhere near there,” nity Council’s holiday food drive every A fond patron of Maestro’s, Gjonaj expressed Joseph Thompson, 49th Pre- year. said he will continue to host his an- cinct Community Council president. “Here’s yet another senseless kill- nual Senior Tea Party, holiday and “To my knowledge, the 49th Precinct ing caused by gun violence which im- wedding celebrations there. “These shootings won’t tarnish Maestro’s reputation as this could have happened anywhere,” he said. “It’s very upsetting that this tragedy happened right on our community’s doorstep. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families during this Sincear Williams, 16, was fatally shot outside incredibly diffi cult time,” expressed of Maestro’s Caterers. Al D’Angelo, Morris Park Community Photo courtesy of Facebook Association president. D’Angelo said MPCA’s Neighbor- hood Patrol is working with residents funeral expenses. to obtain any information that can aid If interested in donating, visit police in their investigation. www.gofundme.com/in-loving-mem- Williams will be waked on Mon- ory-of-sin. day, January 8 and Tuesday, January Anyone with information is asked 9 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Eternity Funeral to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS Police roped off the sidewalks leading to Bronxdale Avenue and Kinsella Street where a 16- Services on 725 E. Gun Hill Road. or the 49th Precinct Detective Squad at and 17-year-old were shot in the early morning hours of Thursday, December 28. A GoFundMe page has been estab- (718) 918-2038. All calls are kept strictly Photo by Edwin Soto lished to help Williams’ family cover confi dential. Fires kill 12, injures dozens of residents From page 1 this fi re. cause of this fi re is ongoing, residents “This neighborhood has a history speculate the fi re started on the fi rst their backs, according to the commis- of seeing devastating fi res,” said Coun- fl oor, which is occupied by a furniture sioner. cilman Ritchie Torres, who also held a store. “This is an awful tragedy that has household item drive to collect canned The American Red Cross assisted cost 12 people their lives, including a food and hygiene products that same 14 families from the fi re on Prospect toddler, and has left multiple families weekend for victims. Avenue, with four receiving emer- homeless, during the coldest part of the “Please know the community sup- gency housing, and 12 families from year,” said Borough President Ruben ports you [the residents and their fam- the fi re on Commonwealth Avenue, Diaz, Jr. “In times like this, we must ilies] whole heartedly and we are here with eight families receiving emer- come together and help one another as for you in whatever way we can,” Tor- gency housing, according to Michael best as we can, as a community.” res continued. “This is a trauma and de Vulpillieres, the communications “Considering the cold weather con- tragedy for the Bronx family.” offi cer of the American Red Cross of ditions and the devastation the fi re Five days after the fi re on Pros- Greater NY. left behind, every little bit of help mat- pect Avenue, on Tuesday, January 2, a Since Christmas Eve, the Red Cross ters,” Diaz Jr. continued. “Please keep 7-alarm fi re broke out in a building at has helped 193 people in 19 separate in- The building at 2363 Prospect Avenue re- the victims and their families in your 1547 Commonwealth Avenue, off East cidents in the Bronx, according to de mains evacuated with windows boarded and prayers.” Tremont Avenue around 5:30 a.m. Vulpillieres. crews worked to clear debris. Over the New Year’s Eve weekend, While no deaths were reported, 23 Last year around the same time, Photo by Edwin Soto the mayor’s offi ce, in partnership with people including 9 children and a fi re- the Red Cross assisted 45 people in 12 the NYPD, FDNY, OEM, the borough fi ghter were injured but are expected president’s offi ce, and other local agen- to be okay, according to Commissioner cies and elected offi cials held a coat Nigro. and clothing drive for the victims of While the investigation on the

Families and community members created a memorial in front of the boarded up building at One day after the 7-alarm ﬁ re at 1547 Commonwealth Avenue, emergency crews remained 2363 Prospect Avenue. Photo by Edwin Soto at the scene. Photo by Edwin Soto

54 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 BTR Velocity Track Club New York highlights WINSTON DINKINS PRESIDENT / HEAD COACH Happy New Year! Velocity Track Club New York closed out 2017 on a high note! Last weekend we competed in Week #2 of the 44th Annual Colgate Women’s Games and on 12/27/2017 at the 2017 Ocean Breeze Holiday Festi- val. At the Colgate Women’s Games, we had 8 girls earned points and won 10 medals (3 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze, 1 - 4th place and 2 - 6th place medals. The following girls earned points / medals. In the High School division: Tryneese Davis took 10th in the shot put. In the Middle School division: Hannah Gad- paille took 2nd place in the 55-meter dash. In the Elementary B Division: Dakota Hickman took 3rd place in the High Jump & 200 meters. Jada Clarke took 1st place in the 55-meter hurdles & 2nd place in the High Jump. Kimaris Hickman took 10th place in the 400 meters dash. In the Elementary “A” Divi- sion: Brianna Burrell took 1st place in the 55 & 200-meter dash. Shyenne Blake took 4th place in the 55-meter VTC medalist from the Ocean Breeze Holiday Festival. dash & 6th in the 200-meters. Han- nah Deﬂ orimonte took 6th place in the 55-meter dash & 12th in the 200 meters. ters. In the 9 & 10 age division: (Girls) Adonijah Washington won the Silver January 5th to Sunday, January 7th at Great job to all that competed Saniah Caldwell, Kamaris Hickman, medal. (Boys Division) Dontae Lindo Pratt Institute in Brooklyn NY and The 2017 Ocean Breeze Holiday Fes- Eternity Piper & Dakota Hickman won won Bronze medal in the 1-mIle run. the AAU Mid-Season Indoor Champi- tival, at the Lovely Ocean Breeze rec- Silver medals in the 4 x 200-meter re- In the 13 – 14 Division: (Girls) Treynece onship on Sunday, January 7th at the reation facility in Staten Island, was lay. Dakota also took 2nd in the High Davis won a Silver medal in the Shot New Balance Armory in NY! Come another high competitive meet with Jump. (Boys Division) Pierce Parker Put and her sister Kiana Davis won a out and see your future Olympians! most of the top teams from throughout won Silver medal in the 1 Mile run. In Bronze medal. Hannah Gadpaille won Velocity Track Club New York is a NY, NJ and Westchester! Medals were the 11 & 12 age division: (Girls) Allyson Gold medals in the 55 & 300 meters 501C3 Non-for proﬁ t. 100% of your do- giving to the top 3 athletes in their di- Wright, Saggi Hemmings, Jada Clarke races. (Boys Division) Brandon Peart nation will go towards vision / gender. Velocity was able to & Olyvia Burrell won bronze medals won a Bronze medal in the Shot Put. In helping our children. Support muscle out 29 medals (7 Gold, 11 Silver in the 4 x 200-meter relay. Jada also the 17 & 18 Boys Division, Darius Gor- your youth, so they can continue to do and 11 Bronze medals! The following Silver a medal in the High Jump and don won Silver medal in the 600 meters great things! For additional informa- athletes medal: In the 8 & under divi- Bronze medal in the 55-meter hurdles. and Bronze in the 300 meters. Congrat- tion, you can go to our web site Veloci- sion: (Girls) Brianna Burrell took 1st in Olyvia also won a Gold medal in the ulation to all athletes that competed. tytrack.org or contact me, Coach Win- the 55 & 300 meters dash and the long Long Jump and Saggi won a bronze Your all are winners!!! ston Dinkins jump. Shyenne Blake took 2nd in the medal. Tiarra Jackson won Gold Our next meet will be Week #3 of at 914-441-6196 or email watclt@aol. 55 meters dash and 3rd in the 300 me- medal in 1500-meter Race Walk and the Colgate Women’s Games on Friday, com. Basketball Teams Honor Coach Kareem Smith On December 12, the Varsity bas- Championships. Much more than ketball teams from Sacred Heart a coach and a friend to the many High School in Yonkers and Car- young men he mentored, he was dinal Spellman High School in the their role model. Kareem used bas- Bronx met in the 4th Annual Kar- ketball to provide an opportunity for eem Smith Memorial Game. Coach student athletes to compete with and Kareem Smith, not yet thirty years against the best, from both within old, passed away in 2014 with com- and outside of their own communi- plications from Lupus. Kareem had ties. He helped young men establish a passion for basketball, coaching relationships, build character and the Junior Varsity Basketball Team develop the skills they needed in life at Cardinal Spellman High School to as adults. two CHSAA JV championships and Sacred Heart won the basketball on the demanding AAU circuit, lead- game against Spellman that was ing the Minutemen Athletic Club played at Sacred Heart’s gym. Dona- Sacred Heart coach Stephen Marcellino and Spellman coach Fred Opper with their teams at the in Westchester to the Sweet Six- tions from the event benefitted the conclusion of the 4th Annual Kareem Smith Memorial Game, played at Sacred Heart’s gym teen and Elite Eight in the National Lupus Foundation. in Yonkers. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 5-11, 2018 55 Your One-Stop for Family Healthcare Affordable, Comprehensive, High-Quality Healthcare

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