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Dec. 201115-21, A CNG Publication • forming a face lift in some of the ar- the of some in lift face a forming cilman Seabrook has done in per- is likely to continue. another trial upcoming, that trend ing with the corruption case. With With case. corruption the with ing been noticeably absent while deal- his first election in 2001, he has but brook served the district well after District say that, guilty or not, Sea- not, or guilty that, say District ing false expense reports. sociates. He was also fil- was of accused He sociates. that to relatives money pay and as- controlled, using over $600,000 of of $600,000 over using controlled, public fundspublic to non profits that he with funneling over $1 million in million $1 over funneling with was indicted in early 2010. the City Council since Seabrook they have felt underrepresented in in underrepresented felt have they Williamsbridge and Wakefield, say say Wakefield, and Williamsbridge Co-op City, Baychester, Edenwald,Co-op Baychester, City, dents of his district, includes which plans to retry Seabrook. And resi- The United States attorney’s office week and were still deadlocked. had deliberated more than for a Friday, DecemberFriday, 9 after jurors terson Jr. declaredterson Jr. a mistrial on still off. a ways ended in a mistrial, better are days Larry Seabrook’s corruption case BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 2 Vist Our New Web-ite: Our Vist www.reliablebronxdentist.com Visit OurNEWWeb-Site:Visit www.reliablebronxdentist.com Go To Weekly BlogTo Our Our See Specials! (718) 547-5280 3 BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 Photo by Bill WeisbbrodPhoto by good faith effort on the part of the state government to get the Market Hunts Point redeveloped and make a it competitive marketplace for the next 30 years.” “We still“We a long have The produce market’s entrance. way to go to get allway of the funds necessary to- to put project,” entire the gether good a is this “But said. he start is a what and shows needed. be impossible to pinpoint would pinpoint it to that direction. right the in step stressed He impossible be modernizing of cost the the entire produce market, more from a lot money but a variety of sources is still “Not only are these are these only “Not Borough President Ru- announce- “Today’s D’Arrigo, Matthew velopment Council’s $35 Council’s velopment mil- application grant dollar lion modernize help would that the deliveryprocess into of theand market. out state funds an investment Market, Point Hunts the in investment an also are they commu- Bronx entire the in I thanknity. Governor Cuo- City mo and the York New Regional Council recog- for nizing critical just how a re- vitalized Mar- Hunts Point isket to the Bronx and all of City and I urge the York New step DOT to follow suit,” Crowley statement. the in said one us alsoben Diaz thanked Jr. the the governor for finan- cial support. brings ment and maintaining to closer growing one of the largest Bronx,” the of industries Diaz said. of thepresident cooperative, said the state funds were a “Speaking behalf on of The funding was part Infante said she was one not about “It’s Joe Congressman poration, said that the state state the that said poration, wasmoney reason opti- for mism. myself and the market, it’s the beginning of a process,” said. Infante of a $785 million state-wide economic ini- development tiative. The Hunts Point Terminal Marketreceived more of the money than any inother the recipient city. grateful to the state, and that she hoped to see contri- butions from other sources. a source, its a full package,” is she said. This is one piece anything of the puzzle. an And im- it’s get to portant piece. In these hard times, miracle.” issuedCrowley statement a funding. the commending He also called the for federal Transporta- of Department thetion to York approve New City Regional Economic De-
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$29.5 million could kick start needed overhaul start needed kick could million $29.5 Hunts Point Produce Market receives modernization $$ modernization receives Market Produce Point Hunts Economic Cor- Development president of thepresident Hunts Point Hudson River. ing the market across the the across market the ing expressed interest in draw- in interest expressed officials in Jersey have New until 2014. government But that will keep it the Bronx Bronx the it keep will that signed a lease extension operate as a cooperative, the market’s tenants, who who tenants, market’s the around $300 million. around the44-year-old facility are the total cost of upgrading overhaul. estimates But on which would go towardswhich its development funding,development $29.5 million in economic tribution hub would receive receive would tribution hub announced that the food dis- food the that announced 8, Governor Andrew Cuomo Cuomo Andrew Governor 8, long way off. way long tion of the facility is still a a still is facility the of tion State, but full but moderniza-State, infusion from York New ceived a sizeable monetary monetary sizeable a ceived nal Produce Market just re- BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 4 features hip hop, jazz and ballet. besides styles dance other corporating on the show in by 2008 in- but1987, put twist own its forming the Nutcracker in December 18. High at Lehman Not’Cracker Schoolof its original show the aperformance with ers on Saturday,borough’s aspiring danc- the ofserving decades half is celebrating three and to thrive.” sphere atmo- develop an helped that allows we’ve “We that feel said. culture ofschools,” Goldstein dreds workedhun- and in of kids, change. he effectedhe would like to believe and program, dance the ed found- wife his heand since changes in the 35 years somehas seen many positive co-founder Neil Goldstein of that Bronx Dance Theater marks 35th year with atwist Fax Service to Anywhere to Service Fax 5 cent copies Checks Wic Cards Phone Metro Cards Lotto Instant Ticket Money Orders Money Gram Supplies Diabetic Machine Pressure Blood Hospital Beds Commod Bath Rails Cane Wheel Chairs Surgical Supplies SECURITY DRUGSSECURITY The Not’Cracker also also Not’Cracker The per- started group The company dance The “We’ve seen thousands Theatre Dance Bronx BY BILL WEISBROD PHARMACY/SURGICAL SUPPLIE S s 7alkers E s Bed Pans said of the motivation be- she who ballet,” don’t take students other it our up to Theatre. 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Impact 229 Teen Center. PAL ity, and foster life skills.ity, The every willprogram operate 8 week, to Monday through p.m. 5 from Wednesday, untilp.m., May 28, 2012. that and youth their families and stressors multiple face At theAt close of the pro- and programs “PAL Cen- Impact Teen The dren participated in staying staying in participated dren safe and keeping busy dur- ing their summer vacation. gram, was it immediately year, decided all by partners would they that involved young the help to past continue boys and girlsof not only the I.S. 229, the but entire Mor- ris Heights community with another activity center. Over this community are a great fit. young people participated I.S.at 229 and madethose Bren- success,” a programs ensuring in nan said. happy to “We’re At- Office District Bronx the reduce join torney’s to these young people continue to a safe have place to have fun with their friends in 2012.” designed ter will also provide a pre- vention education compo- nent activ- children’s gang risk-takingbe- as such haviors, On Friday, December December Friday, On firmly“We believe that SummerThe PAL Play 9, members of PAL, SNP SNP the PAL, of opened members 9, Bridget Brennan, and Dis- officially local John- Robert Attorney trict with son, Center, Impact Teen 229 I.S. willwhich allow young teen- events agers ages 12 to 16 gather for and dance activities, sports cultural law enforcement. providing in invested time opportunities youngfor prevent helps also people crime and thereby provides more tomuch the communi- ty than simply prosecuting offenders after their harm said. Johnson done,” is a wonderful have “We part- nership here between all commu- this and involved not going away We’re nity. because know there we are young people want here who to strive in their lives.” Street was only a six week time, that in but program, approximately 139 local chil- Drug bust $$ used to fund the program the fund to $$Drug bust used BY VITO SIGNORILE VITO BY A Morris Heights pub- Over the I.S. summer, SummerThe PAL Play New PAL teen center operates from I.S. 229 I.S. from operates center teen PAL New port it needs to keep its stu- lic is school getting the sup- its keep to needs it port dents safe. 229 Rolan Patterson School Park River Harlem 275 at Bridge opened the first ever Police Athletic League Sum- mer Street after the city Special Narcotics Prosecu- tor and Bronx District At- to Officer able were torney’s use approximately $175,000 major two through obtained local drug busts to fund the program. Street, provided which rec- cultural, educa- reational, activities social and tional com- the in children for huge at became munity, success the at school. To further provide a safe envi- localronment for kids, the school the at decided to openPAL a Teen Center Impact that will last until the end of the school year.
Children born in 2007 2007 in born Children The program is multi- Head Start provides a The Head Start pro- Head Start offers edu- Kingsbridge Heights Heights Kingsbridge Head Start program space call (718) 884.0700, ext. 159. at [email protected] or gible, contact Batya Novick find if out your child is eli- are especially welcome. To To welcome. especially are pervision and care. and are under constant su- vided with nutritious meals nutritious with vided lingual Children are pro- demic life years for to come. that will impact their aca- their impact will that solid foundation for children free. free. The program is absolutely to learn, grow and achieve. achieve. and grow learn, to children and parents come environment both where gram offers a safe, caring services their for families. opportunities and support dren and a wide variety of cational programs for chil- for programs cational program 4 year for olds. in its half day Head Start ment hasment several openings Childhood Servicesdepart- Community Center’s Early Early Center’s Community BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 6 something new again.” I new again.” something thing used up,” or “make new energy,” some- replace somebody or something “give apromise,” “repeat a longer for book alibrary “borrow place something worn,” period“extend something,” “re- turn to doing something,” of “re- them among of ideas, time,”mean orcovers convey that “renewal” can of reference books, a one dis- number number any in “renewal” RICHARD F. GORMAN Lifeguards Wanted If one looks up the word up the onelooks If NYC Parks Lifeguard! and make asplashby becoming a Take theLifeguard Qualifying Test BY FATHER hard-earned tax dollars, dollars, tax hard-earned primarily financed by our (organization not-for-profit a Renewal, at Project folks the that guess to venture
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Men Renewal is one of three oneofthree is Renewal aware, Projectpainfully nity Board 12 are already previously. the way that things were to back going words, other to doing something” or, in more to do with “returning much has of“renewal” tion Renewal’s no- Project that humbly Iwould propose 4, Sunday, of Post December New York The in article an However, reading after jobs.” and homes, health, to streets the moveto from women menand homeless As all ofAs all us in Commu- Post New York to according reporter which, Hotel, Holland The Geffner House, formerly GaryNew York 4 December ofthe Buisoarticle Postcovered in the following relativeis frightening is what I dis- to edged perpetrators. acknowl- three ofthe any from heard is apeep nary as unfulfilled blatantly gone far have thus pledges in the sky, although such numerous than the stars more are leaders elected Community Board #12, and residents, local with ships maintain ongoing relation- to and cooperate to ments Commit- area. ment ofour enhance- the to but aboon acredit, notonly indeed, best of good neighbors and, as they Fund DOE The and newal, promiseat N.Y.C.D.H.S., Re- Project to tormenters our of mouths be theButter would melt in the be tolerated, not will Malfeasants ed. treat- properly and itored facilities be well-mon- will aforementioned two the they of residents the that ances decree.district’s fears with assur- conspirators dismiss our New York co- N-F-P its and overall. for 12 CB disaster asheer be would in Woodlawnbors in both Wakefield and neigh- for our knell death could well Heights. constitute the lenged mentally-chal- and pendent men. It These chemically-de- forter 200 movesturn into to intends -- Bloomberg a homeless R. Honorable Michael The ofNew City York,of the shel- Mayor the benefactor, its -- with the collusion of Fund DOE which The Street, 238th East atter 555 States Reserve Army Cen- Joseph Sergeant now-shuttered the the same intersection as A. AvenueStreet/Nereid on Mulleracross the East 238TH vard. This site is directly Boule- Bronx at 4380 both, United or mentally-challenged or chemically-dependent either persons, homeless ormore fora shelter 100 less Services to establish Home- of Department City New York by the contracted been already has Renewal colony.a homeless Project neighborhood of CB 12 into Wakefield the about turn to organizations not-for-profit However, what really However, really what of City the course, Of night.’ — you out don’t at venture room own our in prisoners ‘We’re like 54. Smikle, ecia out,’and resident An- said ers. ‘I’m scared to come in deal- drug emboldened that shield atunnel-like ating ing, at 351 W. 42ndwent up build- outside the St., cre- summer, when scaffolding situation worsened in the The months. six past the —in stalking and chief harassment, mis- criminal assaults, burglaries, ing —includ- address at the 13firmed reported crimes con- NYPD The halls. the creepshookers, loan sharks and dealers, drug as eye blind continuemanagement has turneda roe. great Earl ‘The Pearl’ Mon- to Knick and Lowe B. Richard roam Judge Court Supreme state execStanley Neil Mitchell, Morgan includes directors of whose board payers and lion in funding from tax- mil- $45 ofits most receives that anonprofit added], [emphasis RENEWAL ECT housing in 1995 by PROJ- converted to low-income titution and It drugs. was adenofpros- Hotel, land Hol- notorious the once was Terminal Bus Authority the street from the Port epidemic.’ crack and heroin the during ’80s, and as Hell’s Kitchen in the ’70s on 42nd spot dangerous most the Street ‘It’s occupant. one jittery and as bad said Square,’ Times seedy is leading ‘This people. homeless formerly and poor houses us whichoccupancy building, backing 21-story single-room- to the impos- outside ofthe and mayhem inside olence and ofvi- incidents of countless Post told The residents fied Terri- neighborhood. of the heart the in flophouse bed a307- House, day at Geffner every unfolds drama crime Row, Theatre atrue- from old self. same its alot like looking is Square . . talking dothe words own let his and article his print reports, but merely will re- paraphrase what Mr. Buiso not Hole.” shall I Hell “The might better be dubbed Continued on page 46 on page Continued But residents sayBut residents The building across astone’sJust throw new Times ofthe “Part 7 BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011
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The exhibit and artist with along Wood, Natlie manager bus and by muralist designed river was 11. vember Sedgwick Houses, on Friday, No- the Watts in and by Leake run which is School, Nursery bridge atbus astop outside High- ofthe Museum’s Children’s Bronx the aboard ondisplay was Beaver?”, the Justin is Where Go: on the soon. home have apermanent should that amuseum to youngsters ing introduc- is aschoolbus aboard River Bronx ofthe delights sory sen- the experience children December 3, where she was where she was 3, December Friday, on College munity Com- at Hostos a reception focused.” stay harder, and “But it inspires shesaid. expect,” I didn’t received here me is something to run her.embraced has borough how entire the onds, Deba cannot believe marathon New York the win to City by just New Yorker four first the being sec- out on missing after month landt Park. the marathon in Van Cort- for training shewas cause be- home,partly manent to make the area their per- decided they her and joined borhood. Deba’s husband neigh- the in friends had Kingsbridge, because she shemoved to States, ed Unit- for the Ethiopia left Hostos celebrates Bronx marathon Deba Buzunesh runner Bronx River on the Goexhibit goes on the road The completed children’s completed The The representation of the The exhibit, called “River helpsA movable that exhibit Deba was honored with with honored was Deba “The reception we’ve later, a years and Six When Buzunesh Deba BY BILL WEISBROD BY PATRICK ROCCHIO Bus replicates sights and sounds for school children ing to spend three months months three spend to ing them.” push to try and track onthe “We run cheer them we running, are kids and on,” Beyining in the summertime, said. Park track. Van atners the Cortlandt run- young support to like wife’s coach, says they also Road. Fordham down and up enjoy and strolls Zoo, quent visitors to Bronx the fre- Worku are band Beyi herhus- and Deba training, when not And Street. 225th onWest Fitness Planet here.” athletes Ethiopian other are there And everything. for “It’s place anice said. running,” the 24-year-old stage. national onthe Bronx the credited for representing The couple is prepar- we’re out run- “When his who also is Beyi, worksShe out at a for “It’s place anice painted series oftrees.” series painted a and outcrop other,the arocky oneside to from bus the through water flowing build, beavers that structures the simulates that lodge abeaver includes This River. Bronx the along found are that ofenvironments types certain see you bus, can the onto you walk “When said. era River,” Bronx sion ofthe Escal- Escalera said. buildings, and concrete not all it is that element,and a natural ness that the borough does have exhibit is to generate aware- river.”how the getto to shows them that Spanish and tion and maps in both English informa- parents their and dren the bus, we then give the chil- River on Bronx about the learn they resources,existing so after promoting be “We will cht said. Bronx,” Pre- the to central is and borough’s only freshwater river River, Bronx the on the which is Precht. Carla rector Children’s executive Museum di- permanent space, said Bronx completed a water exhibit at the “The exhibit is an impres- ofthe wholeThe purpose “Right now, we are focusing were students 7,000 of Hostos’ born About 7percent school. his at in students the to Africa,especially Deba could be an example, like agreed Rodriguez Matos country,”the hesaid. worst health statistics in suffering from some of the presently is that and age anegative im- has still that aborough honorto herin ano-brainer it was Bronx, the in she lives ner and run- world-class elite an is Bronxites. ample for all He said Deba could be a ex- event. the organize Hostos no Sports Lati- Bronx-based of south Ventures helped apartment. Bronx one-bedroom their Boston, they After will April. in place takes return to which Marathon, Boston for the winter, train to this NM Albuquerque, in Hostos president Felix Felix president Hostos “Ms. Buzunesh Deba president Pabon, Julio cht stated. stated. cht Pre- budget, capital Department Parks the in million for $3.882 Park has already been budgeted Pond Mill Jin of building floor manent museum on the second Precht said. bus, onthe who have been dren chil- river with the to trips field sponsor to River Alliance Bronx withmuseum partner the will play.” through them to evant and make it concrete and rel- play. through learn age at this dren We “Chil- said. Precht learning,” takeaware of what the fact that they are tonot even and be learning to be is abstract said. 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proper license to own a gun in New New in agun own to license proper the produce to failed person the after owner its from removed was of Morrisania streets. weapon The another unregistered weapon off removed officers Police St. lan a.m. area. Pct. 49th the in females assaulting same male that had the is been culprit the that sexuallyindicated beforebuttocks fleeing. Officials afemale’s touched forcible culprit male unknown the that complaint a received Authorities thirties. his in be to believed male ablack for a.m. stomach area. area. stomach the to wound abullet from fering suf- was victim male The tacked. at- been had amale that learned authorities after launched was tion 171 investiga- East An – 500 St. accident. run and ahit was this that indicated gators assisting the with inquiry. Investi- are Squad Investigation Accident 1’s Highway from Officers 1 a.m. before shortly expired they where ported trans- was victim The destrian. ape- of to death the into inquiry an St. launched investigators Police St. Barnabas p.m. Hospital cash. in dollars hundred that the thief made off with three informed victim The investigators behind with an unknown object. from struck was victim The person. adelivery attacked who culprit the for looking are investigators p.m. victims. the from dollars hundred two with off made pistol imitation male with what appeared to be an AHispanic office. abusiness of arobbery into looking are thorities p.m. prit. cul- young the from away taken was gun The pistol. a 25-caliber teen was found in possession of The in custody by police officers. taken was male black 17 old year p.m. phone and a laptop computer. acell with fled who culprits two the by secured were occupants apartment The ahome. into way their forced males two masks, ing a.m. condition. where they were listed in stable – 1327 Southern Blvd. Wear- Blvd. – 1327 Southern WED, NOV.WED, 17th, 5:00 NOV.WED, 17th, 9:20 SAT, NOV. 5:20 p.m. 20th, NOV. 11:25 19th, FRI, NOV. WED, 17th, 8:00 NOV.WED, 17th, 7:35 WED, NOV. 17th, 4:55 NOV. 6:35 16th, TUES, – Gerard Ave. and McClel- and Ave. – Gerard – Boston Rd. and East 174 East and Rd. – Boston – 1162 Washington Ave. A – 1151 Simpson St. Police – 1151 Police St. Simpson – 1339 Prospect Ave. Au- – Authorities are looking looking are – Authorities 43rd PCT. 44th PCT.44th a minor injury. received man older The leg. lower the in struck was male black old a50year that learned also ficials shoulder apparently by a ‘BB’. Of- right the in struck was old, years 38 male, Ablack shot. been had ties were that alerted males two a.m. area. back the to wound abullet from suffering ported trans- was male black The wound. abullet from to suffering victim male St. a15 old year found shot person Barnabasofficers responding p.m. Hospital on a call of a vouched as evidence. was weapon the and arrested was of West Bronxstreets. owner The off gun another removed officers p.m. handling the inquiry. are detectives Local area. neck the to wounds stab two for treated Medical Center where he was Jacobi to transported was male stabbing. A 20 year old Hispanic a into looking are investigators Police Ave. – 2748Tremont East right thumb officials indicated. officials thumb right the to wound abullet from fering wound. male The was victim suf- abullet for help seeking Center male appeared at Lincoln Medical Hispanic old a22year after scene made a search of aofficers crime police trained Specially course. Con- 170 Grand and – East St. Center. Medical Lincoln to taken was teen injured The rived. the scene before authorities ar- fled who males Hispanic three for conducted was Asearch elbow. the to once and area back the to male received three stab wounds times. 17 The year old Hispanic four stabbed been had ateen that Police investigators were informed Ave. Sheridan and 165 St. – East inquiry. the handling are detectives Local leg. left the to awound from suffering Hospital Hispanic male appeared at Harlem Center. a 19 Afterwards year old totransported Lincoln Medical was and torso the in shot been had male A15 old year victim. a second was there that out found shooting a into looking officials Police Ave. a.m. the gun as evidence. vouched was gun The York City. – 1750 Sedgwick Ave. Police Police Ave. Sedgwick 1750 – – Jerome Ave. and Mt. Eden Eden Mt. and Ave. – Jerome – 365 East 183 Authori- St. East – 365 – 1730 Andrews Ave. Police Police Ave. – 1730 Andrews SAT, NOV. 20th, 2:45 p.m. p.m. 2:45 20th, NOV. SAT, NOV. 11:55 19th, FRI, NOV.WED, 17th, 5:45 NOV. 15th, 12:25 TUES, SAT, 7:30 p.m. NOV. 20th, SAT, NOV. 20th, 4:00 a.m. a.m. 4:00 SAT, 20th, NOV. SAT, 1:40 NOV. a.m. 20th, NOV. 12:15 19th, FRI, 46th PCT. 45th PCT. were the culprits. the were who male aHispanic and females, Hispanic two for looking are tors tion of his Police neck. investiga- sec- rear the to acut received and dollars hundred two of point knife incident, the driver was robbed at beryopened up into an inquiry the of rob- a investigators livery Police 229 St. p.m. cab. During money. victim’s the of dollars fifty and two-hundred with fled the group The Hospital. Montefiore to taken be to person the causing group the by stabbed was victim The person. unidentified the ing neighborhood gas station attack- a into aperson chased males black unknown ten that formed in- were Authorities Ave. inville p.m. that had been recently delivered. abox was Removed home. the into home. The trio forced the victim a invaded males black three point p.m. a.m. suspect. reported previously the matched also who that occurred in their patrol area were made aware of an incident from the 43rd Pct. police officers morning, the in on Later incidents. tacker apparently matched in four at- unknown the of Description groping four females. different been had male ablack that ports a.m. stolen. reported were equipment ment. Uniforms and other military equip- the vehicle include military from taken Items vehicle. a motor of abreak-in into looking are lice a.m. Hospital. bas Barna- St. at died arrest a cardiac suffering after officer The vehicle. a by struck being after died officer police duty off An Ave. Webster p.m. mente State Park. Park. State mente Cle- Roberto of off rocks the on up washed it after river the from body officers Squad Service Emergency unit. were ablewith the assistance of a harbor to removeered. Responding police officers the discov- was abody after terway Ave. Police were called to Tremont West and the River – Harlem wa- – Police officers received re- – Police officers – White Plains Rd. and Aller- and Rd. Plains – White SAT, 10:50 NOV. 20th, NOV. 15th, 6:15TUES, NOV. 14th, 4:00 MON, SAT, NOV. 20th, 5:00 SAT, 5:00 NOV. 20th, NOV.WED, 17th, 7:15 NOV. 8:30 18th, THURS, NOV. 15th, 4:05 TUES, – 2095 Honeywell Ave. Po- Ave. Honeywell – 2095 – 4565 Bronx Blvd. At gun- At Blvd. Bronx – 4565 – East Gun Hill Rd. and Ol- and Rd. Hill Gun – East – Schieffelin Ave. and East East and Ave. – Schieffelin – Cross Bronx Expwy and and Expwy Bronx – Cross 49th PCT. 48th PCT. 47th PCT. cash. cash. in dollars hundred three with fled to the victims. Then the culprits occupants causing minor injuries female two and male two up tied pied by four persons. occu- ahome into way their forced The culprits acrowbar using culprits four The invasion. ahome committed who males four for looking are ties a.m. with the inquiry. assisting are Squad Investigation 1’s Highway Accident to assigned Barnabas Police Hospital. officers St. to removed were victims injured on one of the victims. Seven other Rescue personnel CRP performed critically injured person expired. the where Pavilion, Allen near-by the to transported was person One over. flipped had avehicle after ramp exit an on converged units Emergency Rd. Fordham West a.m. – case. court ing as evidence for theofficers pend- police the by vouched was weapon with found being after arrested was ana.m. unregistered cash. in dollars nine-hundred and ring, a diamond home. with a Theyfled cell phone, victim’s the into way their forced culprits three the gunpoint At gun. ahome. invaded who male panic His- three for underway is search The p.m. report. officials times ten least at stabbed been had victim male The attention. medical requested male aHispanic after tal were Hospi- called to Montefiore a.m. other items before fleeing. and jewelry, of aselection cash, in dollars hundred four collecting home the of asearch conducted the trio they were police officers, occupant still in bed. Stating that the finding ahome into broke they trio posed when as police officers The males. Hispanic three tion ques- to looking are vestigators a.m. her. raped had males two that indicated work young The attacked. sexually was intoxicated partially apparently afemale, that areport into ing a.m. cash. a cell phone besides $200.00 in thatbery netted the suspect with apparently received during a rob- was wound The area. buttocks the to wound astab for help medical into Hospital seeking Montefiore old Hispanic male victim walked 47 year The help. medical gency caused the victim to seek emer- that robbery areported into ing look- are officials Police Ave. ton – 3464 Know Pl. A suspect Asuspect Pl. Know – 3464 FRI, NOV. 19th, 6:00 p.m. NOV. 4:20 18th, THURS, NOV. 4:15 18th, THURS, NOV. 12:55 16th, TUES, NOV. 15th, 9:40 TUES, NOV. 15th, 4:35 TUES, NOV. 14th, 6:30 MON, NOV. 2:00 18th, THURS, – 2587 Bainbridge Ave. In- Ave. – 2587 Bainbridge – 275 East Gun Hill Rd. A Rd. Hill Gun – 275 East – Police officials are look- are officials – Police – 111 210 Police St. East – 1 East 198 Authori- St. – 1East 52nd PCT. Major Deegan Expwy. and Major Deegan Expwy. 50th PCT. was declared “Under Control.” fire the 4:30p.m., after Shortly burning were apartment delayed. uation searched secondary of the sit- Mansion aColliers with Faced ordered to return to their stations. were units specialized progress, the firefighters were making good operations.extinguishment Since scene assuming command of the Division 7apartment. arrived on burning the above floors the to headed crew 56’s Ladder as ment apart- burning the of area the in 33’sgered. Ladder crew worked endan- be might who person any dition to conducting searches for ad- in fire the of extension the on checking started crews Ladder quickly. completed be to tions abling the opera- extinguishing and placed into operation en- hose line was stretched quickly house. high apartment story A withfloor apartment in the six- aground in located was fire the that indicated units Arriving Ave. an house apartment near Walton in blaze areported to responded fighters from several stations p.m. cash. in dollars five-hundred and three with goldculprits fled chains The home. his invaded attendant home aformer with along point gun at males two that authorities told victim male The robbed. was man Hispanic old a47 year after suspects three for looking are tors a.m. 43rd Pct. Squad. along with detectives from the incident the handling #8are PSA from Housing’sPolice officers medical care at Einstein Hospital. with provided was woman injured struck in the back of head. The 21 year old Hispanic woman was looking intoficers an A assault. pect was arrested by police of- p.m. taken into custody. being was asuspect as Center, cal Medi- Jacobi to transported was teen injured The stabbed. been has boy a16 old year train IRT asouthbound Aboard stabbed. been had ateen that indicating acall to responded Police Ave. p.m. from a building taking his own life. own his taking abuilding from jumped had man the after ered that the victim’s body was discov- report missing.reported Officials year old Hispanic male who was 33 amissing for conducted was p.m. inquiry. the handling are tives detec- Local body. his of side right the on both areas thigh and bow teen’s el- the damaged bullet The shot. being after Hospital Barnabas St. to transported was male black A15 old Ave. year Tryon – 3400 – White Plains Rd. and Burke Burke and Rd. Plains – White – 1785 Story Ave. Investiga- Ave. – 1785 Story – 315 East 196 St. A search – 315 Asearch 196 St. East TUES, NOV. 4:16 16th, TUES, SAT, 8:50 NOV. 20th, NOV. 15th, 10:30 TUES, NOV. 15th, 4:30 TUES, SAT, 11:10 NOV. 20th, – 1730 Watson Ave. Asus- – 1730 Ave. Watson – 56 East 184 St. Fire- 184 St. – 56East Housing Fire Log Fire Transit
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I come back to my ve- my to back come I happens? what And to want Ididn’t that told him I specifically cop traffic amale was there Ironically, where muni- Square, Westchester In aticket blitz Imean aproblem, and is This Just so everyone knows: if your the max, you the submit to payment If receipt time your for paying finish you When the aquarter, deposits motorist the As the offeeding itHow work? does Instead other and Neck Throggs the Anyone in Dear editor Another ticket blitz andfix , make ends meet instead of going after his fel- his after ofgoing instead meet ends make the middle to low amongst income who are motorists many affecting households trying ascam to initiate to where hehas deficit” budget occurring. still are frauds ticket of parking ter) pattern systemic but the best of my knowledge (to the reviewed notbeing ticket cases ortraffic anyone’s for and that parking past are notonly oflate, as mat-NYPD the plagued have seriously that scandals) other defense. your and case your proving evidence ofsubmitted piece every and ofany regardless division, appellate guilty ruling has ever been overturned city. by the banked is paid ready by the you al- fine the and ruling judge’s guilty tial ini- the by mail--upholding decision appellate by Mayor “Moneybags”). forth set condition (another case your consider noteven will division appellate the fine, pay the you donot if full; in applicable payfine to the now required you are ruling, the appeal to then, And at hand. case at the looking without really guilty rules it) appreciate automatically would Isure factual, is that whether confirm one can some- (if appointees mayoral be to said who are judges court traffic many the pattern, systemic fied tickets having been issued. unjusti- Likewise, offalse accounts numerous the Times in a Bronx to writing orthrough spoken verbally ofus many and we’vewhere heard, we’ve seen, mayor current the under ofticket blitzes years dismissed. ticket was the thankfully, and that just Idid ticket dismissed. get that and documents necessary the in mail Ican said shethen time; have the didn’t and onlunch was Itold herI automatic getan dismissal. to street the across court traffic the ticket to the and me to make a copy of favorable. advised She have acase myI definitely receipt and take that receipt. getthe and walked down my I vehicle, that bypass herto her informing to a working have radioed to supposed hewas and partner muni-meter to pay do. to told mewhat Ihad cop what another all submissions. edit to right the reserves editor The cation. for publi- accepted be can letters unsigned No request. upon orwithheld published be will name the and published be NOT will number telephone and address the that Note included. number telephone and dress MUST be signed e-mail, via submitted those including and with a verifiableto [email protected]. All letters, ad-132nd Street, Bronx, 10454, NY or e-mail E. 900 Reporter, Times Bronx lisher, the of this care addressed be should They readers. all newspaper to John Collazzi, Pub- Is the mayor that desperate to “fix a city acity “fix to desperate mayor that the Is (amongst scandal ticket-fix the Despite notonesingle date to told, what Iwas From getthe and full in you so fine pay the And many ofthe because Isay thankfully I even shesaid showed hermy and receipt her was question in cop the that said She Letters to the editor are welcome from from welcome are editor the to Letters Let ushear from youfrom
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Mr. save Well, the May- thattrees, before imple- save paper; waste “not to people encourage tions. destina- their to but drive to alternative other no with left are many so discontinued; it was but block orneighborhood, their along service who bus had those are where there routes, even cancelled and services, interrupted vices, ser- delayed including offlaws, full MTA is the that well) very this heknows (and him remind may I Transit”, Mass “use to people encourage his predecessor)? owe orpay what as back they (such share fair pay to their getthem and low elite 1% corporate No passenger advocatesNo passenger Moreover, there are rumors out there that that out there rumors Moreover, are there onfor some going have been assaults These at ofyou who surprised For those may be Dear editor day may have each ofpeople A handful personi- the is Schumer Charles Senator Dear editor Again I stress--if we thought the past tick- past the we thought Istress--if Again to reps Council City the urge Istrongly Likewise, he cannot open his mouth to to mouth his mayor opens the before And Assaults onbus drivers notnew , , Michael S. 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Liechtenstein Mauro DeLuca Wallace Hasan PRODUCTION Vito Signorile COPY EDITOR John Collazzi PUBLISHER: Mark Hart Fish Altieri lming, lming, 13 BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 14 to Meatball” is the story story the is Meatball” to for.” looking been have fans the ond helping sec- the amovie is realized perience ex- Banter to Man the take to the next level.started thinking about how I the mein recognize streets.strangers when feeling “It’s acrazy Village. Greenwich in ema Cin- Quad at That’s premiere the film’s during explains Mike it” when loved and TV Banter up Man I Radio. Dog Mad XM’s us Siri- on show talk sports ing ofahitmorn- kick/producer FIOS 34. 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George and Paolo Giovanni Mike Babchik, (L-r) stars and RichRossi, director Film theenough tickets to obtain to film at “ directing. and Quadhandled the filming, editing Cinema team whose Productions Media ofNewfounder Face up,” explainsTov Salute!” to Johnhands. 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Man Ban- in for release set is Story” it Jew Got The Meatball: place” look real nice to going is award That lin. over my fire- Chap- not Charlie I’m “Well carpet during the premiere. ever,” said you live and for- laughing Mike on ‘em Keep dying. for the are the red say awards to used Chaplin in there future? “Charlie be Oscar an Could Mike? Cinema. Quad at the miere pre- film the who attended Hunt, Joe resident Bronx seen,” says and filmmaker funniest footage I’ve ever tool. ateaching as corn who uses safetroopers and learning about sexpolitical questions to storm fromcrashing a wedding, asking scenes watching anhysterically of Mike activist & company 2011. Con at Comic he is Wall Street Occupy from reporting is he when in reality believing Mike which has Banter” Man “Occupy and show public-access mous fa- the from clips featured which Banter” ofMan Best were also treated to “The “From Matzah Ball to Ball Matzah “From So what’s ofthe some was “That next for The audience laughed refractive surgery. oculoplastic surgery, and retina, and uvetis cornea, glaucoma, ophthalmology, pediatric in specialists ing includ- Sciences, Visual and ment Ophthalmology of from Montefiore’s Depart- certified ophthalmologists practice is staffed by board- children. and adults in orcondition eyeany disease of treatment and diagnosis equipment for the advanced fully equipped with the most directly by Montefiore, is funded which was practice, Monday, November 28. on ceremony cutting ribbon at aformal members staff to over Practice Ophthalmology art 100 new, brand its state-of-the- physicians unveiled officially Street Campus and the Bronx. onon the future 600 focused of doctors has Center eye care in Medical Montefiore the at E. 233rd registration for its Learn to to for Learn its registration is South, Parkway ham with department chairman Dr. chairman RoyChuck. department with Practice Ophthalmology to new the ribbon CEO Dr.the and president (l)cuts Steven Safyer Montefiore Montefi art ophthalmology practice Bronx House to hold to Swim Learn classes Dr. Roy Chuck, chair- new outpatient The The 5,000-square-foot The Montefiore North The newest specialty Bronx House, 990 Pel- 990 House, Bronx BY VITO SIGNORILE ore unveils state-of- ernization of the Carpenter Carpenter ofthe ernization mod- ofatotal phase pleted com- first the is practice New Yorkin State. busiest the which already is thalmology Department, benefit Montefiore’s Oph- Chuck said further this will day. per patients up 200 to now service can practice the rooms, treatment and exam now.” Bronx the of residents many so service I realized, we will be able to but Isaw alot ofspace, sight, At excited. first very I was be receiving this new space, would we that learned we when now and years three over for alittle Montefiore said. floor,” Chuck third on the “I have here new practice ofour size the been one-fifth almost ic was here at hospital. at patients the ring recur- for provide to new and Northservices Division that the Montefiore eye-care advanced the to will forward looking is Sciences, be Visual and ableOphthalmology of Department ofthe man Monday, 9. January Swim classes. Classes start The ophthalmology With over 20 spacious “The pre-existing clin- For more information information For more mation, call (718) 920-2020. (718) call mation, pointments and more infor- Friday. Forap- through a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday8:30 ogy Practiceseeing.” of capable previously were is openthe amount of patients we from able double to we are tice, tefiore. With this new prac- for Mon- future near the of great things to come in beginning the just is “This said. Safyer patients,” our to to provide top-notch service staff excellent our allow to equipment, state-of-the-art portunity, with all of this latest advanced technology. pressed with Montefiore’s im- was and practice of the tour full first given his was Dr. CEO and Safyer Steven cardiology. neurology,thopedics, and or- for Montefiore practices also house state-of-the-art completed, the pavilion will fully are renovations the Once building. outpatient Campus Montefiore’s North Avenue Pavilion, Medical ext. 251. ext. 792-1800, at (718) Aquatics, Tonycall Perez, director of The new Ophthalmol- The “We op- now have the president Montefiore Photo by Vito Signorile Vito by Photo 15 BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 16 vention programs at BCPC. at BCPC. vention programs Aregbola, director of pre- doms, syringes,” said Temi con- used find and office) (to the flights four to three substandard. was office ous previ- the visitors, and ers staff- both to according And Hub. the near Street, 149th onEast out ofabuilding prior, based was center the Street. Kelly on975 quarters new onits head- ribon the Pride Center officially cut Community 7,ber Bronx the new home. a has gender community Gay, Bisexual and Trans- 31. urday, December day of business final their say that to sad will be Sat- are owners its rent and ing ford a continuously increas- storefront can 50-year-old the past, the in no longer af- avoided has closure Gifts and Books mel Catholic year. endofthe at the close officially will Street 187th E. at 586 G Clothes B& and Street 187th E. at 625 Gifts and Books Mount Carmel Catholic say good-bye soon will businesses beloved and Long-time Belmont businesses to close up shop Bronx Community Pride Center relocates to Kelly Street “You would walk up weeks three Up until On Wednesday, Decem- Bronx’sThe Lesbian, Conveniently located Although Mount Car- Left with ofBelmont’s oldest Two no choice, BY BILL WEISBROD Mount Carmel Catholic Books and Gifts served Belmont for over 50 years. forover50 Belmont served Gifts and Books Catholic Carmel Mount terms were notdisclosed. were terms Financial Companies. Arker by the owned which is space, onthe lease a10-year signed BCPC The decision. easy an move but was the old office, the size of 1,200-square-foot train.” it’s by the right cure, it’s se- more accessable, cap “It’sspace,” handi- hesaid. Dirk McCall. president according tion, organiza- fora new era the shop underneath. abutcher of raw from meat 15 years, was that it smelled for occupied BCPC which the old about space, the plaint be here to serve the Belmont Belmont the serve to here be nolonger would stores these oneday methat to occurred never “It said. es,” Franz business- two ofthese loss neighborhood entire the and heartbroken willBelmont community. feel whole for the unfortunate thedent Frank Franz said it’s presi- provement District final weeks. its during more, and statues religious books, rosaries, remaining prayer cards, ofits all off shop selling is the Parish, Carmel Mount next door to Our Lady of Ironically, the new new the Ironically, percent aboutIt sixty is usable amore is “This signals new office The Another common com- “We’re all absolutely“We’re all Im- Business Belmont kind ofdead,” hesaid. kind “cleaner, bright. more and new space the He called locations. both visited has Gay/Straight Alliance, School’s High Clinton Witt De- of president Reyes, dy ites. Bronx- about 1,000 serves contract consultants. It seven employees and time year. York this earlier State that became law in New bill marriage sex same the who asenator, as opposed president, borough current ofthe father for the named building, Gardens Diaz ben Ru- Reverand ofthe floor second onthe is office BCPC tenure. It has been a fixture afixture been It has tenure. store’s book doubled the them.” miss certainly will borhood to go elsewhere. neigh- Our now Ihave and personally community. there Ishopped my decisionto close. B&Gflourished I t was theperform storm thatledto when everybody was buyingsuits. “The other space was was space other “The Seventeen-year-old Ted- full- six has BCPC The B & G clothes nearly nearly B &Gclothes Photos by Vito Signorile Vito by Photos Vincent Borgese B &GClothes cut the ribbon on the new space. space. new the on ribbon the cut Centeno chair Antonio board Jr. Diaz BCPC l), Ruben from and President (second (far l), Borough McCall erated. op- kept it and family store the purchased Borgese, away, nephew, his Angelo passed Santo After 1918. Santo since neighborhood of the Giunta opened it in After 93 years, Angelo’s years, 93 After B & G Clothes will be closing down after 93 years ofbusiness. years 93 after down closing willbe B &GClothes generation newer The anymore. case no longer work.to Nownotthe that’s shops worked, hewore asuit class working ofthe where aman where nomatter atime was It suits. buying was erybody when ev- &Gflourished “B sion said. close,” to Borgese my to led deci- that storm decision. his to led stores, department from competition the and clothes, entele for tailored cli- economy, adiminishing atough that acknowledged of B&Gforever. Borgese doors the close to decision the made has Vincent, son “It was the perfect perfect the was “It Photo courtesy of Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.’s Diaz office Ruben President Borough of courtesy Photo one last time.” one last them see to but great it is circumstances, these under again ofour all see to shame do,” to we “It’s had a hesaid. go, but it’s something just chases. coming in for their last pur- customers to goodbyes final ber closing, he is saying his end-of-Decem- for the pares April. 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(74) in physics at the Univer- 1979. Hehere in 1998. has teaching began he since College the taught in funding to approximately $500,000 search at,Department of Defense, Corporation. and the Re- the National Science Foundation, the funded over the years by grants from He has3500 citations). His research has brought been some has (he cited routinely is work his and papers 160 over published H. Kuratsuji. Dr. has also has Gerry 1992)Scientific, Inomata with and A. SU(1,1) SU(2) and for States (World and Path Integrals and Coherent guage edition was published in 2007) F.R.S. lan- (a lKnight, Peter Polish Sir sity (CambridgeQuantum Univer- Optics Press, 2005),generated by astrophysical sources. weak ofvery disturbances space-time co-authoredthe detection of gravitational waves, to applications potential has ferometry inter- in work matter. Dr.with Gerry’s with interaction its and oflight properties mechanical quantum ofthe study the in quantum optics.” Quantum is optics cation of group theoretical methods appli- the and engineering, state tum quan- interferometry, optical quantum Fellowship for in his work “pioneering membership. of Society no more than one-half of one number fellows elected peers.” Newly percent is done entirely by one’s professional forums, and groups, topical divisions, of individual the fellowship committees the evaluation by conducted process, election “is a distinct honor because files. and papers, for several days, under buried books, desk his on sitting been had APS the only then that he realized a letter from informed him of the good news; it was Acolleague mind. ofhis out it put had but fellowship the for nominated been had he knew He ofphysicists. ciation asso- (APS), nation’s premiere the ety Soci- Physical American ofthe Fellow the Bronx. recruitment outreach in workforce provide to award grant its use will Coalition Clergy and Community Dr. Gerry earned his B.A. (’72) Introductory include books His a for Dr. Gerry elected APS The to fellowship theAPS, According 21 BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 Photo Courtesy of the New Botanical York Garden Photo Courtesy of the Borough President’s Office. BP LAUNCHES WINTER COAT DRIVE COAT WINTER LAUNCHES BP NYBG HOLDS PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE EVENT RICAN HERITAGE NYBG HOLDS PUERTO The New York BotanicalThe New York Garden celebrated Puerto Rican Heritage Month on November 22 by hostingTuesday, special workshops and presentations for students, educators, and elected officials. Those who attended were able to tour and take part in numerous events that celebrate Puerto Rican history and tradition. Senator Gustavo Rivera spoke about Puerto Rican pride. Borough and Senator President (r) Gustavo Ruben Diaz joined Rivera Jr. volunteer organizations Cares New York and Health Pluskick to off the 2011 “Keep The the during coats donate Bronx Warm Month” annual to coat drive.The drive, which was launched at the 50th Bronxites invited 3, December Saturday, on Precinct entire month at the borough president’s office and local precincts. Photo by Claude Roland BETH ABRAHAM HOSTS FREE JAZZ CONCERT BETH ABRAHAM
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(Above) Marino’s class(Above) with an VMA HONORS VETS Photos by courtesy ofVilla Maria Academy Legion Post #1456. Mooney of Throggs Neck American American Neck Throggs of Mooney certificate from Commander Patrick the school. American flag made of cups in front of experience on the seas. also visited class and spoke about his A grandparent who is also a veteran Mooney, commander of Post #1456. with a certificate from Patrick #1456. presented were The children of the Throggs Neck Memorial Post and baking cookies members for with ribbons of red, white, and blue, Emily Stewart by making them pins with the help of Jessica Marino and Villa Maria Academy saluted veterans Ann Marie Marino’s first grade class at Above, members of the Charlie Porter Quartet with Beth Abraham staff members. often have live music. The program is scheduled continue to at Beth Abraham throughout the winter. part of Carnegie Musical Hall’s Connections program, which brings interactive music performances setting to that do not November 30. Composer Charlie Porter and his ensemble played a 60 minute show residents for and staff. The event was Beth Abraham Health Services Nursing Home on Allerton Avenue hosted a free jazz concert in its auditorium on Wednesday, BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 22 macho and teller Doris Williams. teller Doris and macho Ca- teller Gabby Giordini, Betty manager branch Gooman, Marie teller Morales, repSonia vice Parish. Carmel ofMount Lady to Our donated toys willbe which bring to areencouraged Customers Friday, 23. through December toy drive, annual its will hold Avenue, Arthur and Street 187th East on branch, Bronx Bank’s Community East North NORTH EAST (Above, l-r) customer ser- l-r)(Above, customer CM’TY BANK TOY DRIVE Photos courtesy of St. Barnabas St. of courtesy Photos chez and trustee Helen Foster. Helen trustee and chez San- Elizabeth trustee Hughes, Thomas LenWalsh; chairman officer operating chief Barnabas St. Alvarez; Albert staff Rivera’s Joel Councilman chief-of-blut; Rosen- Alan director executive r) former ofservice. years 16 for honored was Hughes, Thomas center’s chairman, The Pipers. ofBand Society Emerald the by to aperformance weretreated home nursing ofthe Residents 59 students. byP.S. sung songs holiday with ing hosted its annual Christmas Tree light- ing Care Rehabilitation Barnabas t. and Continu- Center at 2175 Quarry Road (Left) Pictured at the lighting are (l- TREE LIGHTING ST. BARNABAS of HIV/AIDS. survivors and speakers guest special from disease terrible the about more learned tended at- who Those 1. day, December HIV/AIDS”Fight Thurs- eventon Takes to “It the for aVillage Hospital Lebanon Bronx at ered gath- teenagers Dozens oflocal HOSPITAL HOSTS BRONX LEBANON Photo Courtesy of Alonzo Boldin Alonzo of Courtesy Photo WORLD AIDS DAY EVENT Photo byPhoto BillWeisbrod of Sanitation. of Sanitation. NYC Department of the Society Emerald ofThe Center, members with Care stands Continuing and Rehabilitation Barnabas St. ofthe chairman the Hughes, Thomas on Monday, December 5. The works were labeled in braille. inbraille. werelabeled works The 5. Monday, December on in Manhattan Gallery Space Rogue at held Exhibition Children’s Art International Foundation’s Annual Children’s the Third at Art talents artistic their showcased School Heilbrun Blind’s forthe Guild Jewish ofThe part are who students Borough Pictured is Daniel Roman of the Bronx in front of his creation. ofhiscreation. infront Bronx ofthe Roman isDaniel Pictured BLIND STUDENTSSHOWCASEARTWORK Photo courtesy of Jewish Guild for the Blind the for Guild Jewish of courtesy Photo 23 BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 Photo courtesy of Montefiore Photo Courtesy of Montefiore AIDS EMPLOYEE HONORED 101ST BIRTHDAY AT MONTE AT BIRTHDAY 101ST CARDIAC PATIENT CELEBRATES PATIENT CARDIAC Pictured as Lascano receives her Daisy awards are (l-r) Rodriguez, adminis- McFadden (middle) was given a birthday cake by clinical exercise Physiolo- exercise clinical by cake birthday a given was (middle) McFadden As part of the celebration Montefiore’s of World AIDS December Day on Sunday, 4, social work assistant Ana Lascano was honored with the Milton A. Dennis Award herfor dedication, diligence, and compassion of as a leading staff member of AIDS Center. trative director of the Montefiore AIDS Center; Lascano; and medical director for the Montefiore AIDS Center Barry Zingman. Montefiore’s Cardiac Recovery Program 101st gave a birthday party on Monday, November 21 Daisy who to McFadden, has been a participant in the program’s classesexercise since open heartsurgery in 1998. gist Vanessa Pahlad David Prince. Singh and Dr. Photo by Dario Alequin Pictured are Marko Jack-
The fourthannual Latino high for schoolCollege Fair studnets and their families, sponsored Sat- by the Commission on on Independent Colleges and University Universities was (CICU), held Fordham at than More 19. November urday, 55 colleges and universities participated, and there were seminars througout the day on topicsincluding planning and paying college. for Aqeel Jackson, Mica son, Rasheed, and Geraldine Polan- co, among others.
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ITEM: As a society we ITEM: Decem- Saturday, ITEM: Reading Psychic ITEM: Larry Russell of ITEM: The Clubhouse Brouwer has lecturedBrouwer Enchanted, We Sing This major work has has work major This An Epiphany Concert Concert Epiphany An This month’s meeting meeting month’s This
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History forum features immigrant ships immigrant features forum History Rock on the Bronx: Stop overreacting Stop Bronx: the on Rock com at Spoto’s! www.spotosnyc. Spoto’s! at ber 17, it’s the band it’s Just Nuts ber 17, Icehouse! 6 p.m. with dinner. Wednesday evenings at The tions website. tions You can hear on theYou it sta- Show on WVLT-FM Radio. WVLT-FM on Show interviewed on The Joe Cook early solo days,early recently solo was bass with Billy Joel in the the in Joel Billy with bass Beatlestock, who also played played also who Beatlestock, and family atmosphere. ing right it with music live on City Island Avenue is do- is Avenue Island City on people having fun! having people From previous page previous From of Lots words: Five recently. ers will the have chance to popular standards. Listen- ditional favorites and holiday turns the page tra- to today’s est known carols and then gins with some of the earli- the of some with gins of Carols. The program be- so it’s advisable to come ear- An Epiphany will perform always drawsalways a great crowd innow its eighteenth season, throughout the world and and world the throughout ensemble, vocal cappella a tion. tion. currently in its third edi- JanuarySunday, 4 p.m. 15, at for ship enthusiastsfor and is be will date Snow p.m. 4 at 8, become known as the bible January on Sunday, Avenue, pal Church,City Island 116 will be held at Grace Episco- Grace at held be will Register of Historic Ships.” Register of Historic Ships.” cluding the “International “International the cluding author of severalauthor books in- wer, the world renowned the world wer, historian Norman J. Brou- J. Norman historian will feature noted maritime Westchester Square.Westchester Free Library located 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Huntington Huntington the at p.m. 7:30 Wednesday, December 21 at at 21 December Wednesday, final lecture of 2011 on tory Forum will host their their host will Forum tory BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 32 or nonperishable foods–perishable itemsarenotpermitted. All WCS decisionsfinal. Fordetailson donationfooditemsgo to wcs.org/foodtoydrive. to theNew York Aquarium willbeprovided foradonationofonenew, unwrappedtoy 10fooditemsatthe New ORforevery York Aquarium. Limitoffourtickets perfamily, valid 1/01/12 ONEgeneral admissionticketDisclaimer: totheBronxZoowillbe provided fora donation ofonenew,–6/30/12. Fooditemsmustbecanned, unwrappedtoy 10fooditemsattheBronxZoo, ORforevery packaged and/ CentralPark Zoo, ProspectPark Zooor Queens Zoo. ONEgeneral admissionticket ADMISSION TICKET—LIMIT 4PERFAMILY,ADMISSION TICKET—LIMIT VALID 1/01/2012THROUGH 6/30/2012. GROCERY BAG FILLEDWITH10ORMOREPACKAGED FOOD FOOD ANDTOYS FORFAMILIES INNEEDTHISHOLIDAY SEASON. FOREVERY NEW, UNWRAPPEDTOY OR THESE SIMPLENECESSITIES.THAT’S WHYTHEWILDLIFECONSERVATION SOCIETYISHELPINGTOCOLLECT OUR ANIMALSHAVE FOOD, SHELTER ANDTOYS FORTHEIR YOUNG. BUTMANYNEWYORKERS CAN’T AFFORD CENTRAL PARK ZOO, PROSPECT PARK ZOO, QUEENSZOO DROP OFFLOCATIONS: BRONX ZOO, NEWYORK AQUARIUM, DON’T MISS AMAZING ICE SCULPTURES 12/26–12/30, ICECOMPETITION12/29, CLYDESDALEDON’T MISSAMAZINGICE SCULPTURES12/26–12/30, HORSECARRIAGE RIDES, wintEr. this Well-fEd York’s familIes alL ofNew Help uskEep THE POLAREXPRESS4-D EXPERIENCE, GIFTS FORTHEANIMALSANDMORETHISDECEMBER AT THE BRONX ZOO. VISIT WCS.ORG/FOODTOYDRIVE FORDETAILS. ITEMS*, Promotion available from11/19/11–12/31/11 WEWILLPROVIDE ONEFREEGENERAL Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz,Jr. Brooklyn Borough President Marty MarkowitzMarty . May notbecombinedwithany otheroffer.
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BIRTHDAY not short-change your dog. your not short-change instructions to the max. Do follow the restrictions, and treatment special require can. know yourthat to the vet. Just dog try and asdiagnose best you to normal. be seemed everything yelp, the yourfavored dog. However, she fine. until ing that do- sheis Well, for Dakota. leg, Leave except restrictions and structions in- special and medication for AC L. sprained a with diagnosed was She went right onit. not put pressure back would and air the legin hind to heldherright immediately AM C.wife said Dakota got up and My forher down awalk. Patty,for my send to wife, upstairs Icalled upstairs, shewent after minutes 20 Approximately normal. and fine be to appeared erything Ev- yard. the in around ran wrong. what was mine it more which made never changed, difficultanything. notfind could but they tan, Manhat- in Center Medical to Animal ately the herto took deter- immedi- and not hesitate yelp. forexcept the We did wrong, what of was tion Also, if your dog does does dog your if Also, to donottry please, So, We went home we hesitation Without with later,sheAbout aweek And Dakota’s behavior Photo by Laura Stone Laura by Photo 33 BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 sannah was later ransomed anby brother older had who Massachusetts. in remained She married John Cole in 1651 and the to moved couple Rhode Island and had eleven children. The location of Anne Hutchinson’s home has been the subject of numerous years the over investigations stillbut remains unknown beneathsomewhere Co-op City. ANNE HUTCHINSON ANNE >@3A3 WilliamHutchinson south of Aquidneck end Is- land. Portsmouth and New- March on reunited were port 12, 1640 and Coddington was once again elected governor. Inthe interim,politi- a new cal system was created sepa- and state and church rating creating the justice system of con- was This peers. trial by firmed the by 39 freemen and became the of the law land in Island. Rhode dur- 1641 in late away passed ing time which overtures between made being were the Rhode Island colonies and the Massachusetts Bay The talksColony. of reunit- ing the two colonies created a great deal of fear in Anne after all through she went with her two trials. Another former had colonist relo- who cated from Massachusetts to Rhode Island had sought and obtained permission from the Dutch to settle on their $39 $39 PART TWO Anne arrived with ad- with arrived Anne Hissettlement there was trans- which Pocasset called lates to “where the stream later was name The widens.” changed to Portsmouth. Wil- liam Coddington, sided who when Anne Hutchinson with she was tried, left Massachu- settswith William and some of the other dissenters and he April was among the twenty-three of signedmen who the Ports- mouth Compact in Boston on week March 1638 7, electing him as governor. second during followers ditional the 1638. William Coddington was deposed as governor on April 28, 1639 and William Hutchinson was elected to the position. Coddington then to moved Newport the at Only Only Call 718-260-2555 33 Community Newspapers * 5 line ad for, 1 print insertion in all CNG plublication 1 * 5 line ad for, Sell Your Car Sell Your Sell Your Car Sell Your The trek was a minimum She began trek her to Hutchinson follows Native American trail to Rhode Island Rhode to trail American Native follows Hutchinson Reach over 1 million people across NYC today construction of their home. home. their of construction William, had already started started already had William, mass) her husband, where American term for floating floating for term American land (Aquidneck is the native trip over to Aquidneck Is- Aquidneck to over trip Bay theyBay took the short boat ter arriving at Narragansett Narragansett at arriving ter of six days in length and af- and length in days six of at theat time. vice on the safety of the trail trail the of safety the on vice also to look Massasoit ad- for and her fellow travelers to likely advised have his wife Island and he would most vice when traveling to Rhode to traveling when vice sought Roger Williams’ ad- that William Hutchinson had had Hutchinson William that each other. I would imagine imagine would I other. each were well-acquainted with ony fromony starvation so they the Massachusetts Col- Bay sachem who hadsachem helped who save sasoit was the Wampanoag he ran intodifficulty. Mas- ter camp of Massasoit when had sought refuge at the win- the at refuge sought had had taken Williams earlier. Williams and her husband husband her and Williams American trail that Roger Roger that trail American lowing the single file Native Native file single the lowing ily and in followers April fol- Rhode Island with her fam- BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 40 possible forpossible them. make a Spellman education help that those to gratitude recipients expressed their scholarship student several troduction of the honorees, in- the to Prior students. 500 $1,000,000, and helped over existence, it has raised over S.O.S.S. the years in been has announced that in the 13 ofSpellman, President olls, Rev. and osity Nich- Trevor gener- and support for their thanked those in attendance Cardinal Spellman this year, of newly Principal appointed the lo. O’Keefe, Mr. Daniel of 2000 graduate, Mila Bel- Class and member faculty of direction the under tions, Sensa- Gospel Spellman the several performances by I education. Spellman their erwise who nototh- would students be able of tuition pay the partially to S.O.S.S.The helps Fund completeGeoghegan, Class of 1977. Michael and of1971, Class Brenda Boyle Dr.were Patrick and Nurse,tan. Manhat- in Club Athletic both New York at the month of the Honoreesman Students Brunch last Spell- Our Support Annual 6th its hosted School High this year O’Keefe, principal. (L-r) Daniel and Geoghegan; Rev. Dr. Michael Boyle; Patrick Nurse; Trevor Brenda president; Nicholls, Spellman holds 6th S.O.S.S. 6th brunch holds Spellman Patrick Boyle are- is Patrick The brunch included Spellman Cardinal of aProfessor also is and tion, ClinicalAmerican Medical Associa- numerous received shehas years, the awardsHospital from Medicine in Brooklyn. Over the County Kings and Hospital University State the at ed dency was training complet- resi- York, hermedical and andState University of New Center, Medical Downstate from degree her medical Dr. received students. Nurse but financially challenged gifted forship academically ascholar- sponsoring gram, pro- ofSupport Partnership the in participates ship, and Endowed Scholar- of 1971 also helped CT. She New Britain, in Care for at Special Hospital eases fund Dis- ofInfectious chief the is the Classup in the south Bronx, and program. Golf Tee First the in who participate benefits Spellman students New York,ropolitan which ofMet- Tee First the with partnered for ascholarship colleagues donated funds Upon retirement, Boyle’s He grew ofTrustees. Board the and Spellman Foundation up Board ofthe member in acurrent and Riverdale. LLC, Management vestment dent ofNew York In- Life presi- executive vice tired Dr. Brenda Nurse grew grew Dr. Nurse Brenda prior S.O.S.S. Brunches. at honored have been and of S.O.S.S. the porters fund, sup- enthusiastic are All of1971. Adolph Class ofthe Gerald and of 1970, Class and Sherry Madison (Williams) Paula Bellamy, Baker, (Muranelli) marie of theCommittee included Rose- children. three has and ness School. Busi- Harvard from MBA He and Academy U.S. Naval the is married from aB.S. has Geoghegan pilot, P-3 aformer and Navy retired commander in the cialsales, consulting and finan- with commercial leasing, advisory CB Richard At aunt. Geoghegan’s and Ellis, for many years, Spellman at Department Guidance he deals of the chairperson was matters. who Catherine, Sister School. passed Raymond’s Elementary St. entering away freshman from A for an 2007 in Scholarship in Endowed Herlihy erine 2007, Sr. the Cath- established ily Parkchester, and his fam- ard Ellis,vice at chairman CB Rich- Inc.Medicine. He School of of Connecticut is University the at Education fromAssistant Dean for Medical Members of the Event ofthe Members is Geoghegan Michael ond honors. They are: are: They ond honors. sec- and first quarter first whostudents have earned of names the announced has for Immigrant and Refugee families. families. Refugee and for Immigrant Center Rita St. and ofTours parish Martin St. between shared and to brim the boxes werepacked 30 Over allothers. surpassed needy for the Food Drive Thanksgiving School High Aquinas Thomas St. The AQUINAS Arce, Aimee Arias, Nerys Castillo-San- evieve Aguilan, Feyisara Aikulola, Taina of 2015: Gen- Adaramola, Gbemisola Angeladra Ramirez Benitez, Rodriguez, Megan Ullman, Kaila Perricone, Quinones, Alon- Tiffanie JenesisOlivero, Pazmino, Ariana Desirae Pena, Shanti Veras. Malcolm, Ashlica Lugo, Alexa Lall, Gina Jasavic, Healy, Samea Maria Class nal, Figueroa, Jacqueline Valona Gjeka, LilybethCruz, Delgado, Espi- Amanda Kelsey Columna, Xhesika Corraj, Amber Cibelli, Nicolette Borja, Jacklyn nanno, VanessaArnao, Leanna Bo- Battista, Briana Araujo, Julie Amarosa, Valerie JamieJoanna Abaraoha, Abudu-Solo, Vucinaj.outis, Marinele Class of 2014: Ver- Teyibo, Demetra Abeke Salcedo, Tatiana Rosario, Jenil Trisha Rosado, Ramirez, Janet Nguyen, Nhi Morina, gelicaLantigua Manon, Mancebo,Kiana An- Marquez, Natalia Jean-Pharuns, Jasmin, Arielle Selena Vanessa Hooks, Laura lis Hernandez, Merino,Cassie Castro, Ariane Enida Cano, Juline Butler, ane Dulac, Dominique Angell, Leonora Di- Berisha, Chinwe Oluwayomi Abaraoha, Adeniyi, Jazmin 2013: of Class Ward. Nicole Vargas, Fortuna, Toro, Jazmille Kaitlynn Thompson, Kiana Sewell, Shillingford, Aisha Simoni, Alma Yane-Amber Rosado, Sepp, Jessica Renee Rodriguez, Elena Rivera, Bridgitte Melanie Pappalardi, Meri Preldakaj, Pagan, Amber Nokaj, opoulos, Kristina Nikol- Maria Ngo, My Le Negron, Kristin Nanta, LaPadula,Kimberly Lall, Alyssa Irabor, Somia Javed, Kelly Juliano, Lisa SineadKlaudia Gjergji, Aricelies Gonzalez, Gooney, Gambino, Antonetta DelValle, Alyssa co, Crec- Tiffany Castro, Ann Ciela Carbon, Zamira Briana Butler, Shannon Borrero, Melissa Hysaj,Janee Lexeus Betancourt, Betancourt, RavenClass of 2012: Emian Ali, Alana Ayala, St. Catharine announces honor roll SCA First Quarter First Honors: St. Catharine Academy HS STUDENTS Angela Maiorino,Angela Shannon Malcolm, Lorenz, Jennifer Giovanna LoPiccolo, Hilario, Mijanoux Joachim Robinson, Gonzalez, Maryssa Green, Shannon Garcia, Gianna Giampia, Elizabeth Jamel Foggy-Alexander, Brittney Drew, Shannan DeSieno, Lisanna Leon, De Shanel Chin, Jocelyn Corbett, Shanice Carmona, Natalya Camara, Naniaka ro, Caballe- Kaylani Browne, Kalani Billingy, Bazan,Benn, Dominique Liana Kimberly liams. Wal- Class of 2013: Wil- Ingrid Wiggins, lace, Jacquetta Tyson,Ashontinee Jennifer Samelle Batista,Toney, far, Iliana Soto, Shayan- Fardis Santiago, Shayann Ruiz, Nicole Stephe- Taveras, Roberts, Alyssa Rosario, Raquel Rodriguez, nie Shauna Aaliyah Reyes, Natalie Perez, Ramos, Medeline Samira Reda, Jannel Perez, Brittanie Peralta, Alina tiz, Mercado, Ne’Asa Mitchell, Amanda Or- Medwinter, Elizabeth Mendoza Laixsa Brauna Marks, Brianna Medina, Terica nedy, Manayon, Lugo, Jacqueline Krysta Tyana Kanu, Ken- Akunne Juncaj, ica Veron- Ingram, Shauna Hope, Roberta Haxhari, Evis Gonzalez, Marlene zalez, Frangaj, Gon- Alexa Diomaris Giampia, Delgado,Essence Ashley Fermin, Elisa Dawson, Shanice Jasmine Cruz, Cruz, Donikatillo, Ashley Centeno, Jennifer Chavez, Cotaj,Black, Burgos, Brittany CarmelaCau- Aiyana Jamila Black, Abigail Biblioni-Mercedes, Crews,mari Angelica Liz- Arzuaga, Karen Albarracin, Ashley Bernal,Class of 2012: Dunia Abdulkader, AtishaUdoye, Shelda Zajmi. Sydorenko,Alina Sienna Tirado, Pamela Bhuiyan, Yuliya Rendon-Martinez, Samboryk, landa Pinckney, Rabeea Rafiq, Angelie Yo- Picone, Brianna Ortiz, Blair hiri, AndreaMolina, Michelle Mottl, Veronica Nwa- Falcones, Meythaler Karin Serena Lowery, Indya LoMedica, Sabrina Le, Tamie Hewitt, Harianne Griffith, Allison Gonzalez-Bravo,Xhesilda Gjyriqi, Erica Djurasevic, Diana Dixon, Caitlin Cortes, Iyana Conaway, Doralis Corniel, Jaileen Colquhoun, Arrianna Cioffi, Martine Chen, Kadeantana, Chambers, Kiana First Quarter, Second Honors: MAKE A DIFFERENCE brina Torres, Bianca Valenti. Bianca Torres, brina Serena Scarantino, Karen Thorsen, Sa- Jaida Sanchez, Rosa-Medina, Karina Roper-Evans, Tiara Rodriguez, Ashley jols, Trisha Rivera, Monika Ramcharran, Pena, Pena, Pu- Sabrina Melody Tiffany Pena, Kimberly rales, Peart, Angeline Moran, Gabriella Mordan, Violet Par- Branda Lim, JohnaeKing, Gisselle Lara, Laverde, Gabriela McGraw, KerstyneHue Huynh, Raquel Johnson, Naya EmmilyHarris, Heredia, Cindy Hidalgo, Sarah Grant, Nalanai Gilliland, Brianna Fontana, Samantha Fino, Amber Drekaj, Xhuljana Djonbaljaj, Arta Diaz-Martinez, Crysta Deslandes, Marie Kayla Crump, ielle Cavaluzzo, Conde, Sofia Shanice Danielle Billingy, Blanco, Dan- Mariah Berrocal, ,Alayssa Balaguer Celene of 2015:spino, Venegas Sabrina Suazo. Class Evelyn Valde- Xibelli Torres, Toro,ren Christine Aguilar, Lau- Stokes, Jenna Sica, Dana Sencion, DanaSanina Reid, Ashley Sencion, Yaritza Austin, Ramsaroop, Brittney Preldakaj, Nikolet Nunez, Ovalle, Thessaly Nandi Piper, Mondelli, Sairah Noreen, Katherine Melendez, Savannah Miranda, Amanda Quyen Lombardo, Christina Luong, Labastida, Paola Heng, Bianca Haxhaj, Albenita Garcia, Bute Mehovic, Fisher,Zanae Fraga, Marina Ariana Tahjae Fino, Fisher, Crystal Falcon, JulianneD’Alessandro, Laura Delgado, Alijah Cano, Cofresi,Minerva Victoria Kristina Bellaby, Cadenas, Carla Bopari, Joanna Tara Avellino-Batt, Victoria Angulo, ine Kather- Angelo, 2014: of Jaime Class Wright. Precious Vukaj, Luiza Vitiello, Villar, Gabarielle Villegas, Diamond Velez, Sophia Venegas Suazo, Johana Randi Trinidad, Vazquez, Jessica Taylor Thorsen, Taboas, Christina Stephanie Smith, Dajah Sierra, Alana Schorea, ley Ash- Rosati, Kelly Rodriguez, Ana vera, Rebolledo, Stephanie Resto, Ri- Brittany Destiny Pembe Quiles, Prince, dy-Ann Perez,Mariellina Jahmelia Peters, Tru- Perez, Johanna Alba, Pascual Janelle Matos,Briana Yasmine Montes De Oca, Carlyn Martinez, Abigail Matamoros, 41 BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 Photo by William Thomas Continued page on 45 “He’s the quarterback,“He’s he’s Camilo had year a huge for “That was our mistake,” Likewise, Turnage wasn’t a ‘W’ but this at “It was ugly, mer, coach Howard Langleymer, found Camiloout had transferred into Clinton. He simply told his players he hadsurprise a them. for And a surprisewhat has it been. our in everything he’s captain, the Agaypongoffense,” said. Clinton, running yards 1,018 for throwing and touchdowns 12 and 404for yards and four touchdowns, and leading the Governors to an 8-4 quarterfinal and season de- of upset fending champion Fort Hamilton. shooters open. said. Gomez planning to frame the Yet victory. a teamfor with so many piec- new es -- Jenkins and Gomez are the experiencedlone varsity players back, throw to it about -- wasn’t he either. I Kennedy, against time in point will Turnage take it,” said. “A lot of people told me they they me told people of lot “A Obeng Jeremiah Teammate The Knights five hit (3-1, 2-1) JANE MORRIS...... PAGE 42 MORRIS...... PAGE JANE “Off the court she [Bachman] is like a lamb. I think I think a lamb. “Off is like court the [Bachman] she feels guilty she is taking she from away spotlight the Onia.” want to be disappointed if he fell fell “I he if said. didn’t and he standouts, disappointed Manhattan be to me,” want didn’t I for it. short. at look voting to want were didn’t want to known the percentage I was at.” Agyapong described him as a “per- afterfect fit,” last year’s starter, Joaquin DeJesus, graduated. Clin- a setton didn’t have quarterback entering the The summer. plan Mar- receiver wide with go to was sum- the in late But Burrell. quis than made field goals. Kennedy’s Kennedy’s goals. field made than beyond out hanging on insistence the 3-point line created a large def- icit as it went cold, but it also near- led toly a dramatic comeback. and stanza final the in 3-pointers min- final the 54-50 in within got ute before Jenkins finally iced the at freeit throw line. Neither Jenkins nor Gomez was particu- blamed larly pleased that took so it long to They victory. the up wrap Kennedy’s leaving for themselves Wings Academy’s Gomez Steven had 19 points, 12 rebounds and four blocked shots in Thursday’s win over Kennedy. In a tight race, The Bronx na- Camilo was aware of the poll, Justin Jenkins added 15 15 added Jenkins Justin Gomez helped the put game more“He intensity,” shows teamNeither was especially Kareem Folkes,” Camilo said. said. Camilo Folkes,” Kareem to know I was recognized“Just is for good thing.”a big votes, 5,842 received tive 36.95 percent. Morgan was second with 4,905 votes (31.02 percent) and Canarsie’s Donchervell Smith was third with 2,240 votes (14.17 percent). triedbut not to too at- pay much all-star been busy totention it. pre- He’s Saturday’s this for paring of thematchup top seniors from Staten Island against Bronx and to finish and take contact, he’s he’s contact, has hardwho the worked over take He’s stronger. getting on summer and morn- the in room weight the in able He’s show. starting to It’s ing. finish to rebounds.” grabbing points, five rebounds and five as- sists and Marvilio Berroa chipped in six points Wings for (4-0), last year’s Bronx AA champion and PSAL Class AAback-to-back semifinalists led 28-13 which at halftime, had off to but hold a late Kennedy barrage of 3-pointers to led Hardy David secure victory. Jason points, 13 with Kennedy Nunez had 12 and Bashier Ahmed 10. tallied the in dunks of pair a with away final minutes. Unlike the earlier slam, he didn’t draw a technical foul. Thus far this season, Gomez has been a different than player he was last Jenkins winter, said. moreHe’s focused before games, aggressive and emotional during dis- effort Thursday’s as them, played. Jenkins said. “He comes to play every game. … Every game he’s That’s hyped, ready to play. he’s good, need we him.” sharp throughout, the contest at times featuring more turnovers Defeat lopsided rivals 56-50 lopsided Defeat BY ZACH BRAZILLER ZACH BY BY ZACH BRAZILLER ZACH BY Aside from failing to win a an himself as established He cool to win“It’s against the Steven Gomez emphatically The three points – Gomez “To me this game was very The dunk was the most mem- tonight,” big “He played Gomez, Wings send early message early send Wings Gomez, Poll victory caps Clinton’s memorable season memorable Clinton’s caps victory Poll senior year at DeWitt Clinton had had city Clinton championship, Ryan Camilo’s DeWitt at year senior it all. All- runningexplosive quarterback Post’s and he led the Governors to their The first be semifinal berth since 1989. off, it To top the Cardinal Hayes should transfer the won NYPost.com poll, “Who City football of the Player Year?” like players top [Erasmus Hall’s] [Lincoln’s] and Morgan Wayne dunked over Terry Larrier, drew drew Larrier, Terry over dunked thefoul, stared through a hole the Kennedy forward and began chirping. sank the free throw – weren’t enough the for Wings Academy forward, was assessed who a tech- nical taunting. foul on the for play He was tired of all the talk he had heard from the Knights and want- ed to send a message that graduation, despite to losses Wings’ of all addi- key of Kennedy’s in spite nature lopsided recent the tions, of the rivalry hadn’t changed. important,” Gomez, a versatile 6-foot-7 forward, said. “It felt like the Garden to step I have to me. ... time my to shine.” It’s big. up orable moment of Wings’ sloppy 56-50 its victory Kennedy, over Bronx its win over straight fourth Bronx PSAL in Hall Mott at rival, AA basketball. boys was also It Gomez was it that in significant Wings’delivering lone theplay. and returning starter, he was the best rebounds 12 19 scoring floor, the on player grabbing points, blocking four shots. Wings coach Billy Turnage said. a four-year varsity“He’s player For ChrisFor Paul A Realistic View Jets- Giants Week 13 Week Giants Jets- Continued page on 45 Ian O’Connor (ESPN.com), (ESPN.com), O’Connor Ian So, the Knicks will probably What are the chances that The Giants (6-6) almost beat Shonn Greene was 22-88 on The 7-5 Jets beat the Redskins managers Revolving thony. thony. Three” with and Stoudemeyer An- come to NY, now, to form a “Big “Big a form to now, NY, to come Paul has expressed his desire to comes a free agent. Even though have to wait a year until Paul be- Paul until year a wait to have possible. possible. one for whom a trade whom one for would be cause the Knicks any- have don’t two chances- slim and none be- none and slim chances- two the Knicks via trade? There are Chris Paul will be able to come to to come to able be will Paul Chris go ahead with a minute left. of the 4th quarter came but back to ants were behind 28-24 at the start start the at 28-24 behind were ants win- an but L is still an L. The Gi- no time on the the clock for 38-35 when Greenwhen kicked Bay a FG with the Packers (12-0) fell but short 26yds. the ground and caught 2 more for 100yds and passed 221. for ing 2 sacks, and 1 INT. They ran for fumbling 3 times, losing 2, allow- 2, losing times, 3 fumbling was responsible its own loss for by the last 4:49 to pull the out win. DC by the score. NY scored 21pts. In In 21pts. scored NY score. the by was closer than a lot is indicated (4-8) score a by of 34-19 the but game BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 42 Henry. The veteran coach coach veteran Henry. The muchwall of than Fieldston, and that the against back its with ter creditNo team in the city was bet- goesCollin Henry, Fieldston to Year: ofthe Coach leyball over Brearley.victory acomeback in aces crucial seven and kills 13 with 2002 since title first their to them sheled Then 2003. since nal fi- state first their to Eagles against Chapin to lead the the NYSAISAA semifinals in kills 27 aridiculous had hitter outside 5-foot-9 letic, super-ath- The postseason. luteston forceArianna Francis, Field- Year: Player ofthe leyball of naturesemifinals. in B Class PSAL the in a berth the earned erdale/Kingsbridge made the secondyear and John F. round. Kennedy straight Riv- second for the finals Aquarter- Class the to vanced ad- Science Bronx PSAL, the In Sanchez. Joel coach first-year under 2007 since CHSAA Archdiocesan title first its winning champion, Prep League. fromIvy the tournament NYSAISAA the reached classic. Horace Mann also four-set adramatic, ley in Brear- beating title, SAISAA NY- won the Fieldston 2002, Bronx. the to back hardware crazy.” ... That’s forwords that. have no “I said. Bachman in. sink Villa against undersized St. John -- points 26 -- total scoring needed a moment to let her lanky sophomore forward and long The it. with comes that importance the role and ting accustomed get- still is Bachman Maria to her new Budding Bachman powers Spellman past St. John Villa Girls volleyball honors BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI JOSEPH BY : All-Bronx girls vol- girls All-Bronx vol- girls All-Bronx a also was Preston since time first For the some brought Fieldston “Twenty-six, really?” Spellman’sCardinal BY MARC RAIMONDI Francis was an abso- an was Francis 2011 ANNUAL BRONX ANNUAL 2011 : be at the top of the division. topofthe at the be to expected teams ofthe two of abattle in aquickto start off get Spellman to quarter 13 of those points in the first scored Bachman 6-foot The Saturday afternoon. ball Archdiocesan girls basket- John Villa in the CHSAA St. over visiting win 67-57 an important early-season bounds to lead 10 re- grabbed shealso and the Pilots to pound the ball at the net. Watt net. at the ball the pound shecould and menacing right Science Bronx finals. Aquarter- Class PSAL the to advanced that team Science for aBronx ball the place to spot right the just at finding man’s player, adept was Platt size on the court. A thinking onher6-foot relied never just Science nificant victories. sig- most oneofEagles’ sets, two down being after Prep comeback victory over Poly SAISAA champ, Fieldston,willed the NY- to a five-set but all senior The court. the on coach another like was Trepel Fieldston, of soul Fieldston Knights. for leader the a significant as emerged also senior The (93). kills Ain Bronx leading round, Asecond Class PSAL the enroute to for Kennedy amajor key was Herrera down, ball put to the ability John F. Kennedy 2002. since title NYSAISAA first program’s the to led all It victory. dramatic off pull to deep dig to had and down was in practice in which the team scenarios drilled he actually So back. come to ability the and heart had group saw this “I’m starting to see it They were a high career Her serve was down- was Her serve OH Dominique Watt, The cerebral junior MH Mary Platt, Bronx and absolute heart The MH Natasha Trepel, Athletic and with the Herrera, Ashley OH First Team Most of her baskets came came ofherbaskets Most into a more prominent role. her thrust has 10 rebounds, nior, and points who 13 had an ankle injury to the se- but helper, Webb’s as billed was She Northeastern. to Webb, Onia whoheaded is senior current and versity Uni- who now at is Boston work with star Troi Melton, to mostly sity afreshman as potential. now,” ofher said Bachman in Florida, Jimenez made made Jimenez Florida, in Fieldston put away. Platt Mary that Dominique Watt and chances to row back led the job done.Herworkgot the in overlooked, butoften always Science terrific. were sion vi- and hands hersoft as title Archdiocesan CHSAA the mental winning to Preston instru- was Calce team, of the ton season. (85) digs and (36) aces Ain Bronx in a very PSAL dy’s –sheled topserver well-rounded Kenne- and ondefense cellent athletic hitter, the Abooming court. cannot do senior on a volleyball wasJohn F. Kennedy also ex- them brilliantly. of all sheused and disposal at her hitters oftalented ber anum- had senior The title. NYSAISAA ston’s the to run Field- to indispensable was Weston offense, terback ofan quar- atrue and hands great ston A quarterfinals. ence back to the Sci- ajunior, as leading better PSAL Class campaign by getting even sophomore onasuperb built She played on the var- playedonthe She A libero at herold school A libero Jimenez, OH Catalina was Baron Never flashy, Bronx Baron, L Anna The undisputed leader Pres- Calce, S Loredana isn’t much Zariqi There Zariqi, Doruntina OH with blessed Mobile, Weston, Field- S Lauren Second Team on one of the Staten Island Island Staten the on oneof connected Gallinaro toria Vic- after half at the 36-33 just down was 5-foot-9, than doesn’t have aplayer taller from Onia.” away spotlight the taking sheis guilty she feels think “I said. Morris Jane coach like a little lamb,” Spellman glass. the off tenacity and displayed soft hands, agility in the paint, but Bachman on blocks for power Hor- on blocks Ivy awall like was Lander trade, son. A basketball player by sea- this strides tremendous ace Mann stature. for hersmall up made swing arm and cism athleti- easy. Herexceptional outside to look transition the Villa (1-2, which 0-1), Villa sheis court the “Of The 6-foot junior made MH Rachel Lander, Hor- Fieldston’s Arianna Francis is the All-Bronx girls volleyball Player of the Year. ofthe Player volleyball girls Francis All-Bronx isthe Arianna Fieldston’s called this the most bal- Morris 14added rebounds. and Nicole Awooner-Renner seven rebounds and points eight tallied Tartarone resa Te- points, 12 had Stephens left in the frame. Vanessa 3:03 with lead up a46-35 onput backs. came run a10-2 during eight points tage in the third quarter as advan- exploited height its though, 2-0), (2-0, Spellman school’s seven 3-pointers. Preston outsides Lions. for the ofstrong line along in other an- became senior Reid. The of notbecause was certainly titleLeague but again, that Mann ace Mann. It helped the Pilots open open Pilots the helped It OH Victoria Sorrell, Sorrell, Victoria OH Mann didn’t win the Ivy Horace Reid, Ashley OH ponents. Spellman starts against much taller op- rebound and compete to what early see herteam rather she would said Blanchard it’s team.” ball summer our on stars all we are and ball going said. Webb “Most team,” of this us on playeders summer to awhile. in had she’s team offensive anced take Horace Mann 2012. forin back more Archdiocesan title, be will lead to CHSAA the Preston junior,side. The who helped out- onthe amonster was rell Continued on page 45 on page Continued 45 on page Continued Honorable Mention Bears coach Liz Liz coach Bears “We have alot ofscor- S Amanda Appleson, Sor- athletic, and Long Photo by Denis Gostev Denis by Photo 43 BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 Photo by Denis Gostev James finished with used getting just “We’re playing in its first gameof the season and the at ‘AA’ re- inthe level CHSAA’s structure, league aligned done. Thewasn’t Crusad- 55-50 within to clawed ers on baskets Tyler Iacuone by and Devino McRae with 2:02 respond- Graves remaining. ed with leaner, a putback though, and made St. Ray’s the down throws free its who stretch. Iacuone, and points 16 was in foul trouble through- the points addedout, for 10 Crusaders. coach Stepinac pace,” this to Tim Philp said. “It wasn’t discourag- wasn’t “It as ledSt. by much Ray’s StepinacBut (0-1, 0-1), St. Raymond’s Kerwin and Okoro Myron (c.) Hickman (l.) reach for a rebound. same ankle that kept him him kept that ankle same inout the preseason and wasn’t he said who Antigua, overly worried, wanted to cautious. remain said. Graves ing,” just “It fire. Shane more us gave was had so out, we to push step to had just We harder. for in up more.” came who as 51-40 on a basket Akil by Andrews, the in 3:55 left with Rector, game. Just moments earlier, hadOkoro rejected James, thewhipping crown into a in were Ravens The frenzy. total control. HARD-FOUGHT WIN BY MARC RAIMONDI MARC BY Kerwin emphati- Okoro The Crusaders coaches example an just “That’s Antigua the put 6-foot- part, the most “For halftime,At James had “He was doing a real wasOkoro strong on guard point Ravens Stepinac to ‘AA’ division ‘AA’ to Stepinac Okoro, St. Ray’s welcome Ray’s St. Okoro, Stepinac star Josh James, James, Josh star cally Archbishop blocked Stepinac the ball of bounds out went and got in Okoro James’ face with a howl. wanted a technical foul and St. Raymond coach Oliver Antigua made the signal for toOkoro use his head. But State-boundthe Iowa swing- man was fully in control. of me showing passion for getting defensively,” a stop said.Okoro “I feedoff the crowd. That’s what it comes down Sometimes to. I want to more get a stop than I want to get a bucket.” on James,5 Okoro a speedy mid- guardseveral with I offers, Division major in the fourth quarter and the managed standout junior just two field goals. St. Ray’s a 62-56 on for would hold win CHSAA in Stepinac over Class AA basketball boys Friday night in The Bronx. [Okoro] made him work,” Antigua said. “He got some shots, because good, but he’s he made him I thought work. the on that was the key.” player best points and10 times at looked the like he that Antigua noted floor. was taking advantage of his smaller guards and team’s rising over them for jump- ers. the So he put athletic, long Okoro on him. of- a just good against job Okoro us,” wasn’t It said. “Coach me on that put mission. and game me, I felt fensive for like I had to guard the best man and lock him “ up. points 14 had the other end of the floor, points, Larrytoo. He had 17 Graves wing Daniel Temple-bound Dingle added 12 St. for Ray’s (3-0, 3-0 ‘AA’). Shane Rector turned his an- kle in the first quarter and he didn’t return. was It the Photo by William Thomas “I tell my kids where where kids my tell “I wasIt defense that all but Continued page on 45 trouble inside. Naasir Wil- liams and Shavar Newkirk, two other Rice transfers, on offensewere quick and ac- com- a was It defense. on tive effortplete New from Hayes (4-0), iswhich in its first season in with CHSAA Class AA. here in LuHi is ranked, need we but come to City swagger and show York and guard can we that them Cardinals ball,” the pressure coach Joe Lods said. Hayes. the for put game away Wilson two LuHi stole passes to begin the fourth quarter transi- into them turned and Wilson was pretty darn “He really never showed Fairfield- and Jenkins I was playing.” right. own his in impressive He had 25 points, played lockdown defense and got on involved teammates his offense. was It the continued was who of a player evolution known as strictly a defensive up Ricestopper at last year. it stepping his talents like this,” Hayes of kind forward Jalen Jenkins said. “He’s anchor the like other He’s level. on a whole been of kind thefor past four games that we won.” bound Amadou Sidibe, who had 18 points, LuHi gave (4-2) Cardinal Wilson Hayes point had guard a game-high Tyler 25 points. BY MARC RAIMONDI MARC BY “We feel“We like if we beat The Cardinals beat pow- Cardinal Hayes was so Hayes routes Lutheran; routes Hayes cements spot among elite among spot cements pressive even to myself – and and – myself to even pressive ing them 18. by That was im- said. “I think did beat- we by ment,” the junior point guard guard point junior the ment,” them, we’ll make state- a big arrived. that his burgeoning team has and Wilson says it means means it says Wilson and as an early signature victory HS on Long Island. It served served It Island. Long on HS event Sundayevent Uniondale at Challenge basketball boys ion at the Upstate/Downstate an, 70-52, in impressive fash- impressive in 70-52, an, erhouse Long Island Luther- ler Wilson. good, almost it surprised Ty- BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 44 game and playedatough Lions the loss playedgoal great. half’s line The first the during dously stand.fensive played tremen- squad Despitecredible catch. 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Greene (ESPN.com) asked: “Shouldn’t he -- wait for it, wait for it -- demand they sweeten the deal?” Old Money Money Old In Pro Football Pro In Bearish On Brett On Bearish “If win we this, gon- it’s Bachman didn’t miss miss didn’t Bachman Scott Ostler (SF Chron- -- A staged fight? it Say “Winning players in in players “Winning Bowl, Super 1967 “The (Seattle Perry Dwight Not that Favre or old It Was Violence Week Week Violence Was It like Sunday and last week week last Rice transfers after the Har- and closed school lem because of financial woes, has made its Sunday victories early with mark like against Cross. Holy statement,” big a make na Wilson said. chances to convert her of- fensive oppertunities. It’s expected Morris something from the her when season began and she is just start- ing to realize she is what of.” capable a winninga QB. us told icle) that: “Ndamu- kong Suhsuspended, Ro- lando McClain arrested, Joe heavyweight crowned Kapp champion of the GBA (Gee- Not Association). Boxing zer KO, Kapp’s from detract to but longtime pro-wrestling photographer Mike Lano, of Alameda, of Angelo says Mosca, “He always pulls faux stunts our at annual re- wres- pro retired of unions tlers.” a i n’ t s o , J o e .” this year’s Canadian Foot- Canadian year’s this ball League Cup,” Grey (Se- Perry Dwight reported attle Times), “Got $16,000 apiece,with losing play- e r s “That’s you not bad when win- $15,000 to it compare p oning share c and $7,500 losing k e t ishare in the Super Bowl,” n g wrote Cam Hutchinson of the Saskatoon Express. $ 8 , 0 0 0 .t h a t i s .” Times) said that, “Theafter Bears Cutler losing Jay QB thefor season, might report- edly bring Brett Favre of out mothballs. anything, he keeps but re- Starters “We had our“We hands on Look the how NY Foot- In MLB seems it that foot- in “HOW-EVAH” to lead LuHi, has which won two of the last three New York State Federation no be A championships. Perenni- Class to the Crusadersally, are one of figures the top teams in the area and season this with itsdifferent. Hayes, But mix of returning and players right back and Stephens converted a layup. a bunch of tips and steals in the first half and didn’t we said. Blanchard finish,” to convert have those“We points.” we get a better get we idea of what q u a l iAccordingre- toHogan’s t y wsearch, want followers four e ’ rconfi- e integrity, don’t things: t a ldence, decision-making k and i followers n impor- as just g But clarity. what a is b o utant t . want: irritability, moodi- untrustworthiness, ness, indec¬i¬sive¬¬¬ness, need- af- and micro-management less out Theyexcessive authority. in- as things these perceive competent, and made pretty soon mechanism leveling the kicks in and there is a subtle rebellion.” Giants ball ter Coach Tom Coughlin changedhis demeanor on the sidelinesand on the practice field- Can say you Bowl? Super Method” “Steinbrenner the of trading good for players and signing free agent play- ers is more economically big wasting than sound College bucks on draft who choices pandon’t out. year’s ball, good rarely players theleave teams that drafted This don’t will owners because they them sure make to pay leave. draft might be the time for the Giants a re- to for look Eliplacement for so the suc- enough have might cessor maturetutoring time to into The DH The The Same Team K.J. Lee points had 17 Gio GonzalezGio 25yrs – Jonathan Niese- 24yrs Some teams feel that the the that feel teams Some if good are Thumpers Sally Jenkins (DC Post) Another Directing Directing Another Yankees Prospects Will Do Better Than Why One MLB-MGR Pipe Dreams: Violent week in football; old money old in football; week Dreams:Pipe Violent I thought,” theI thought,” coach said. an excellent“He’s passer. in further a lot He’s along than coming start I heard he was. I think the better offers a toughsoon. city point He’s guard. He should be getting a morelot attention.” Dwight Howard “even if it it if 41 page From “even on the other hand, said Howard pursue should Knicks the Dwight means offering Amare or Carmelo to the Magic.” a Villa basket. After two Iacampo free throws, Villa Blanchard got the ball back down 56- left. 4:55 with 48 maintain to timeout called player a with possession trapped in but the corner, Villa would turn over it old, lefthander,old, 38-32 in 4yrs 200IP/Season A’s, the with last for 2 yrs, 8.6/ 1.41WHIP, Kper9inn, 1.94/K-BB old. lefthander, 22-23 in 4yrs w/Mets, 320IP last 2 yrs, 1.46WHIP, 7.6K/9inn,2.56K- BB DH is a good slot in which which in slot good a is DH to give a regular position off a day player from you having to the play field. Still others give slot that in thumper a want (see the Red Sox). The rest will pencil in a low-cost vet- eran player. consistently they good numbers. cited research psychologist “TheRobert answer, Hogan’s academic study of leadership has failed, and the reason is leader, the on focuses it that thewhen appropriate focus is the on When followers. we lead- of examination the flip ership on its head and look follow, will followers what at Photo by An Rong Xu “He’s more vocal“He’s than “Junior and senior “Junior Arlington and Marist, Drexel see to came Quinnipiac and him Friday night in a win es- over Bishop Loughlin. change, But to he has have no offers. Lods thinks will that Wilson’s how with pecially game has evolved. eight multiple times multiple eight in the second half, could but not Stephens, who get closer. provided a scoring spark in the second half, scored four straight points to close out the third and a Awooner- Renner back put followed my game,” Camilo said. “I “I thrower. said. Camilo year both I showed of sides game,” my running,enjoyed I kindbut lit- a more passing missed of was season It a big tle ... bit. me. I just wantedfor to try Clintonto put on the map, help the program. were We trying to win the champion- came we but a littleship, up short.” The 6-foot lead guard guard lead 6-foot The Her team was within The senior has to yet Hayes routes LI Lutheran; cements spot among elite among spot cements Lutheran; LI routes Hayes second he took himself himself took he second Budding Bachman powers Spellman past St. John Villa John St. past Spellman powers Bachman Budding e Clinton caps season caps Clinton h John’s, Penn State andJohn’s, Texas- says he hassays heard from St. dinals 54-38 up with 7:04 left. for a layup which put the a layup put Car-for which From page 43 page From From page 42 page From From page 41 page From All-City football Player of the Year.” Clinton’s Ryan CamiloClinton’s won the NYPost.com poll, “Who should be the t found Sidibe for an assist and and assist an for Sidibe found for Villa. his damage Hayes as a for and Sam Long added nine attack after doing most of points, Paige Keane had 11 in Clinton’s triple option option triple Clinton’s in 16 scored Iacampo Danielle much interest. He thrived thrived He interest. much three girls 6-foot or taller. have a problem garnering a problem have shown interest. He shouldn’t II Springfield College has film on him. So far, Division in the process of sending out out sending of process the in pick a school a as Langleypick is tion baskets. The first one he BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 46 help light the tree. the light help choir. school 360 M.S. the and Sensations’ ‘Gospel School High Spellman Cardinal bythe led tunes holiday of to plenty along sing and tree the tolight help Claus Santa and residents bydozens oflocal joined was Diaz 8. December Thursday, on Concourse Grand 851 at Courthouse County Bronx the at lighting tree Jr. Diaz Christmas Ruben his annual President held Borough BP (Below) Diaz celebrates the lighting of the Christmas tree. Christmas ofthe lighting the celebrates (Below) Diaz to Diaz joined Nunez Jaylynn (l)and (Above) Rosario Marco HOSTS TREE LIGHTING Photos by Sameul Tuthill Sameul by Photos that is it for this time! it for is this that time, next Until future. the HELP US!!! look forward?!?!? GOD #12 Board ofCommunity ers (The taxpay- hard-working good, Bronx) Rager.”ident Ronald cops,’ res- the said have call I can here, it like don’t I if me tell to ‘They payments. Medicaid con- and in million $3.6 and tracts fees government in million plus $4.6 filing, tax 2010 its to according aid, state city and in million funding — including $31 news could jeopardize bad the because ported unre- go incidents many back. already one is —but said residents ing dealers living in the build- with cops to help nab three worked recently group The week. this removed also was have.’ scaffolding The we that system veillance sur- the enhance to looking ‘We are director. executive Renewal’s Project Netburn, facilities,’ said Mitchell improve security in our ‘We’re always looking to make the building safer. 5. on Oct. burglarized was building the in Renewal’s office own being victimized: Project it’s residents And notjust resident. afemale punched spat at and fore, aman be- Amonth said. NYPD the aknife, with another slashed resident one when bloodshed in ended DVD aspat about aborrowed 24, Aug. On daylight. broad in conducted drugs illegal be salesporter witnessed numerous of what appeared to From page 6 page From 12CB report Real Results! Classifi 718.260.2555 your businessinour More will be said in This is to what the that allege Residents Management vowed to re- aPost week, Last ..to advertise ..to advertise and get.. Call ed Section Scott Towers housing com- Towers housing Scott on Tuesday, November 22. and the construction began again built be shelter to the for approval gave the DOT notified, were they ately after Risa Heller said that immedi- action.” swift taking for Cemusa Icommend and 1 page From come to forelements months the to exposed completely left be potentially would riders Street. 205th West Avenue Paul on shelter and bus the back inwelcoming residents local Vacca Jimmy joined Councilman community activist. He said He said activist. community City Co-op described a self is and YouthBronx Sports North City-based of Co-op board executive onthe is 2013. in ends concern.” areal That’s munity in the City Council?’ my com- me and represent in terms out played is disappointment of ‘whopointment,” is he added. “That going disap- is aword, it up in sum to to Ihad if district, the across but City Co-op in not just people that I interact with, Smith said. hero,” the longer Reverend no heis tragedy, and Greek said. City op Co- in Saviour ofthe Church of Smith Robert Reverend schools,” and libraries as eas that have needed it, such 1 page From Riders get shelter from the storm Residents who live in whoResidents live in spokeswoman Cemusa Ronald J. Hartridge J. Hartridge Ronald term current Seabrook’s “The reaction“But this has become a of the Seabrook ends case mistrial in pleted, it was only right that that right only it was pleted, year, com- it butthe was since in doneearlier being was tion construc- that acknowledged He drop. to began perature tem- the as frequent more but that complaints became situation, ofthe aware was started. had construction the after ayear havewould been shelter, bus the which replace by the original timetable to stop wereconfused bus the from street the plex across things have worked out very said.Hartridge “Those boys (football program),” op CityZodiacs (track program), Co- Little it’s whether the with cilman, League,hand from his seat as a coun- Cow- problems. it’s legal with preoccupied became Seabrook since dren chil- for local opportunities extracurricular in decrease anoticeable seen hehas that Tirado said the board “Seabrook has lent a lent a has “Seabrook LARRY SEABROOK COUNCILMAN COUNCILMAN Photo Courtesy of Councilman Vacca’s Office Vacca’s Councilman of Courtesy Photo ting pretty cold out cold there.” pretty ting it’s get- because DOT the and Cemusa from quick response Towers. We the appreciate Scott in reside that dents especially day, stop every bus that use are hundreds most “There plete,” said. Tirado ofas soon as any work of is com- people the shelters bus the replace to ity who resi- aprior- is there usually cause cold. too it becomes before installed shelter be the cilman. coun- embattled the from tion more of the same representa- ing, this constituents expect anymore.” ofthat any doing “He’s Road,” shesaid. not Hill onGun lighting atree mas, attoys Christ- kids for the to do center, senior heused the and so many things,brook grants. ofSea- beneficiary frequent Center, Senior a which was like BayEden at the organizer an is and 1967, since chester Bay- in lived has Wilson, tion in this district.” thing, and that’s representa- about one adamant Iam “But that’s for the courts,” he said. ornothe’swhether guilty, said. circumstances,” Hartridge current ofhis because trict, leadership within our dis- nicely, but we of have lack “We were confused be- With another trial loom- trial another With “He’s money for us given Pauline Eighty-year-old “It’s notfor say meto 47 BRONX TIMES Dec. 15-21, 2011 OFF soothing twilight sleepsoothing Most procedures can be can procedures Most performed while you relax in a X-RAYS & CLEANING CHECK-UP, our caring staff,our office patients new offering is consultation,a x-rays, and examination oral an screening for cancer oral this 49.00.$ mention Just article. 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A dental clean- ing can the remove tartar and that plaque cause gum help the with and disease, of your can dentist you fol- treatment a low plan that keeps your teeth and gums healthy and strong. signshave of gum disease BE SURE TO READ HIS COLUMN “THE DIARY” DENTAL IN THIS PAPER EASY PAYMENT EASY 960 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx NY 10462 Bronx 960 Morris Avenue, Park Morris Park Dental Associates Dental Park Morris Many patients, like like patients, Many gum disease are… • Redor swollen gums: Gums that bleed after brushing or foods hard eating • Receding gums • Continual bad breath or the bad tastein mouth of • Change alignment in bite some • Loose teeth • Tooth loss notice Karen, gum disease, of symptoms arebut sure not serious how Common symptoms of of symptoms Common of gum disease. This infec- • Gingivitis is the first This stage disease. gum of tion affects the gums; caus- gums, swollen ing tender, detected bleed may afterwhich is Some- eating. or brushing it if gingivi- of symptoms times tis are so mild that goes it is Gingivitis undetected. reversible and treated However, early. can untreated left gingivitis lead to… oc- which Periodontitis, • curs the when bacterial in- fection of the gums spreads to the teeth, bones, and con- nective tissue holding your teeth, the teeth in from place. The gum and detach bone forming pockets between can This the teeth and gums. These spaces collect infected. bacteria and and bone to become lead eventually the of loosening loss, tissue teeth, and loss of teeth. ed Section ed Call and get.. ..to advertise your business in our There are Two Stages Plaque is a sticky bac- sticky a is Plaque When Karen came into into came Karen When 718.260.2555 Classifi Real Results! Recognize the early symptoms of early gum disease gum early of symptoms early the Recognize BY DR. WILLIAM WOLFSON DR. BY of Gum Disease… in your mouth. mouth. your in plaque and tartar buildup caused by the bacteria in in bacteria the by caused infection of your gum tissue periodontal disease, is an an is disease, periodontal it. Gum disease, also called only a dentist can remove tar is bonded to the teeth, so referred to as calculus. Tar- ria hardens into tartar, also ing and flossing, the bacte- oughly removed by brush- When plaque is not thor- to diminish plaque buildup). buildup). diminish plaque to and floss least at twice a day it’s so important to brush brush to important so it’s out the day (which is why is why the (which out day va generate plaque through- teeth.Food, drink, and sali- tinually developing on your your on developing tinually terial residue that is con- is that residue terial gresses… Karen gum how disease pro- gum disease, I explained to some common symptoms of of symptoms common some tough foods. 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