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September 27, 2015 Your Neighborhood — Your News® D.A. seeks Supreme HIT AND RUN KILLS Court THROGS NECK SENIOR BY PATRICK ROCCHIO The borough’s district at- Victim ran local AARP chapter torney, in offi ce for more than a quarter century, announced that BY STEVEN GOODSTEIN rardi, was taken to Jacobi Hospi- he is interested in a New York Su- A well-known senior and tal, he was listed in serious con- preme Court seat. community activist was killed dition with severe body trauma. District Attorney Robert last week in a daytime hit and Just over 48 hours later, Ge- Johnson announced on Fri- run accident in Throggs Neck. rardi was pronounced dead. day, September 18 that he was Angelo ‘Jerry’ Gerardi, an 89- The investigation is ongoing, requesting that Assemblyman year old Throggs Neck resident, and no arrests have been made. Marcos Crespo, Bronx Demo- passed away on Wednesday, Sep- According to employees of cratic County Committee chair- tember 16, from the injuries he Amalgamated Bank, which is lo- man, support his nomination in sustained when he was struck cated just steps away from where the party’s Judicial Convention, at East Tremont Avenue and the incident occurred, Gerardi slated to take place on Thursday, Roosevelt Avenue just two days was on his way to the bank when September 24. earlier. the incident occurred. He said in a statement that he The incident took place on “He was polite, respectful and understands that the decision the morning of Monday, Septem- just a wonderful person,” Anna rests solely with the judicial del- ber 14, when Gerardi crossed the Candido, head teller at Amal- egates, and that if he were not se- busy thoroughfare after parking gamated Bank said. lected, he would run for another his car. Gerardi was a regular at the term as Bronx D.A. on the Demo- He was hit by an 1987 Plym- bank for the past 15 years. “He crat, Republican and Conserva- outh that was travelling north- was a true gentleman, he was tive party lines. bound on East Tremont Avenue. loved by everybody who knew He stated that this is a way Following the incident, Ge- Continued on Page 4 to for him to continue his public service in another capacity. “I have gained tremendous satisfaction from working with this offi ce and all its staff to CB7’s DM leaves for provide justice and fairness for the people of the Bronx,” stated Johnson. “However, after 42 years of public service, includ- ing the U.S. Navy, The Legal Aid the Deutschland Society, as a Bronx Assistant District Attorney, as a Criminal *BY STEVEN GOODSTEIN formed him that she had a po- Court Judge, and as the D.A. for The district manager of Com- tential job opportunity to work the past 27 years, after much in- munity Board 7 recently an- as an operations manager for a ner refl ection, I have concluded nounced his resignation from multi-national company based that I would like to serve in an- the board. in Franfurt, Germany. other capacity.” Never Too Big For Fun Dustin Engelken, CB7’s dis- After consulting with Johnson added: “It is time for trict manager for the last year Dustin, his wife took the job of- change in my life; the judicial Bronx House Community Center on Pelham Parkway held its annu- and a half, announced his res- fer, and as a result, Dustin will position will allow me to make al Fun Day on Saturday, September 12. Participates were able to enjoy ignation at the community offi cially leave the community a career move that provides the board’s last general board meet- board in mid-October to accom- free activities, participate in program demonstrations and meet staff. change that I seek without giving ing on Tuesday, September 15. pany his family to Germany. up public service.” Here, Brandon Gomez, 6, and Liah Sophia, 4, have a encounter with an Engelken, who was ap- His last day as district manager The D.A also sought to an- ‘elephant.’ Photo by Miriam Quin pointed to the position in May is October 9. Continued on Page 4 2014, told the board his wife in- Continued on Page 11

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Re- Community and Homes NYS of commissioner sistant goal,” said Gregory Watson, as- Gregory said goal,” that achieving towards closer onestep we are residence, this with live, and to place a good says that everybody deserves new residence. ofthe tour ing awalk- take to opportunity an had attendance in those ting, ect contractor. proj- the Aziz, Mohammed and architect, project the tecture, Archi- ofPM Mehta -Parag ees honor- two awarded mony also project. the towards port Jr. sup- showed their have also Diaz, Ruben President Borough and Gibson Vanessa blywoman Coun- Ritchiecilman Torres, Assem- Agency. Mortgage York If unable to attend, but wish but wish attend, to unable If have an- to scheduled is She herAVMNuccio said, lo- is Nuccio is undergoing treat- technol- endimaging “High “The significant support of support significant “The “(Governor) Andrew Cuomo Cuomo Andrew “(Governor) Following the ribbon-cut- cere- opening grand The ore has treated treated has ore 7 BRONX WEEKLY September 27, 2015 www.BXTimes.com ve lm and TV production production TV and lm Rivera said that the the that said Rivera To learn more about could easily turn into fi years. board would likely look alterna- construction into tives thatcould shorten the time. the potential environ- com- be to issues mental mented on related to the the Unionport Bridge recon- of 106 struction, page see a public on notice Bronx September 11-17 Times and Bronx Times Reporter. Community News Group / Patrick Rocchio “Not only was Luis outgo- Luis was only “Not “He devoted his time to his A Spellman spokeswoman said spokeswoman An Iona Soto created a Go Fund Me hadZ100, interned NBC MTV, at Ra- College and and Nickelodeon hosted a Iona WICR on show dio during his college career. ing, he was also but very re- andsponsible mature and not irresponsible an means any in Inoa’s Ortiz, Ivan said drinker,” friend. education and gaining experience in fi until his hard earned work him which Nickelodeon a position at he was very about.” excited their at alumni late will remembered be Inoa said other their with at on Sun- on Mass Memorial annual Novemberday, 8 at 10 a.m. at the honored alumni be school. will deceased Inoa for Memorial Homecoming annual Mass OctoberSunday, 10:30 18 at a.m. at Arrigoni Center. family pay Inoa’s help to page funeralfor expenses. If you would like to donate, visit www. gofundme.com/b74y936a. CB 9 has been receiv- community “The The fi ve-lane Unionport Bridge, which traverses the Westchester The fi Creek, is set be to replaced. stated that presentations a Com- before made will be when 10 munity Board 9 and Com- Board munity plan is ready. ing regular updates from DOT its plans about for al- the Unionport Bridge, is said William Rivera, CB 9 that manager. district concerned just is board period about the (construction) time Ri- said years,” four most years four adding vera, nal nal Melinda Santa-Gladden said “In his 23years of life, Luis “He was very passionate passionsShe added Inoa’s Santa-Gladden added Inoa c miti- c included photography, writing, writing, photography, included singing and interpreting hid- den symbolism behind tv shows and movies they watched together. her friend media loved and com- munications and dreamed of be- writing TV producer, a coming never behavednever in reckless a or dangerous manner.” he and much so accomplished Inoa, friend. was such a ‘beam of light’,” Inoa’s Soto, Mariah said “I’m so sadden his by loss, I but know his light will burn always Lourisel brightthis despite I am tragedy. honored had to have him as a said friend.” big many accomplished and afraid dreams,” “HeLuis’ dreamed sister. of one wasn’t He makingday his own TV show he would direct,which write produce. and to reach his for dreams if even it was the at risk of failure.” his own scripts, being a radio personality and singing R & B. c at thec at lo- The spokeswoman also “The bridge proj- bridge “The The DOT spokeswoman gation plan is in the fi the in is plan gation design stage and will in- existing theclude placement of a the of along bridge temporary side each bridge which will provide capacity travel same the the current bridge provides.” the mall a new just blocks fromaway the bridge on Hutchinson River Park- and the likely devel- way, opment of the shuttered Multiplex Whitestone Cinemas could site, cre- a gridlockate situation. . ect is, in and of itself, a John ‘Catch-22’ (paradox),” member EBTC said traffi of Doyle cation. “Construction needs to be done because the bridge needs to be replaced, the but inter- change is also one of the worst bottlenecks in the country.” stated that “a traffi Photo courtesy of Iona College c infra- c c because Communication in and 2014 was described friends by and family as someone “inspired who peo- to pursueple their dreams and

Luis Inoa, a Cardinal SpellmanHigh School and Iona College graduate, pro- Promotions Creative a as worked duction assistant Nickelodeon for before his tragic death last Friday. cials were con- He related a story this that explained He Offi The crossing has also con- is EBTC The c Coalition, a consor- commerce. commerce. for more than 24 hours hours 24 about a shipment of bio- than fuel, can which spoil, that was stuck the at crossing more for thewhen bridge could not hot very to due opened be weather. the in resulted nearly loss of millions of dollars worth of product. cerned that the joints on on joints the that cerned had bridge existing the expanded to due the heat, roadway the that and would be impossible to close was once it opened. attracted the attention of the East Bronx Traf- fi tium of civic associations studying the traffi structure needs in east Bronx communities. increasing that cerned vehicular traffi of new construction,of new like Inoa, a Cardinal Spellman The cab pulled near over the Inoa reportedly asked the the asked reportedly Inoa According to friends, fam- Police said both drivers re- drivers both said Police The bus driver attempted to his Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Mass in Degree attended graduate, High School Iona College he earned where Bachelor’s his bus stop to let Inoa out as Inoabus to let BX1 a stop out approached. bus driver to stop at the intersec- the at stop to driver wastion which only two blocks from hisaway after home he started feeling sick. ily and published reports, Inoa was celebrating promo- a job tion he received Nickelodeon at he hadwhere been as employed a Creative Promotions production assistant since 2015 May partyingby the at 809 Lounge in Inwood and later caught a cab to take him to Kings- home bridge. mained the at scene until law enforcement arrived. No arrests were made and the inves- still ongoing. is tigation avoid Inoa, was walking who avoid in an erratic the manner, but bus’ right rear struck wheel Inoa, killing him instantly. He noted that the the that noted He He said that ‘patch At one point, Bieder “The main concern is What will happen dur- happen will What c that pulsates over the bridge still has to be able to open and close during facilitate to construction work’ repairswork’ to the bridge are inadequate. said that the community community the that said that informed been had several lanes would recon- during open main struction. that there would be no no be would there that the during full closure Bie- said construction,” adding der, ing the project to the traffi bridge every has day cre- in some with concern ated Bob said community, the a prominent localBieder, activist and businessman Zerega. in widened moveable bridge bridge moveable widened bicycle include will that and paths pedestrian and accessnew ramps, according to DOT. cers cers ob- ve-lane

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Unionport Bridge work slated for 2017 for slated work Bridge Unionport Bus kills man celebrating job promotion job celebrating kills man Bus ner Boulevard with a new the existing fi existing the Bruck- along bridge draw portation spokeswoman. spokeswoman. portation city Department of Trans- early 2021, according to a completion in late 2020 or or 2020 late in completion 2017 and anticipated for for anticipated and 2017 to begin as early as spring struction, now expected expected now struction, cerns during the recon- cultural and other con- regarding environmental, 10. until October Saturday, derway and will continue change, is currently un- at the Bruckner Inter- over Westchester Creek heavily traveled bridge the Unionport Bridge, a on a proposal to replace replace to proposal a on solicit the public’s input input thesolicit public’s turn. eling westbound was making a 231st Street as an bus MTA trav- cab and attempted to cross West NYPD spokesman said. traffi to stop because he felt sick, the the sick, felt he because stop to plan a busy east for Bronx Street he asked when the driver roadway improvement eling 231st westbound on West add your two cents to a black livery cab was which trav- mined Inoa waspassenger a in a lision Investigation Squad deter- NYPD’s Highway District’s Col- dead the at scene, police said. his body. EMShis pronounced body. him roadway with severe trauma to to trauma severe with roadway served Luis Inoa, 23, lying the on confi Kingsbridge Avenue, within the the within Avenue, Kingsbridge section 231st Street of West and pedestrian struck the at inter- 2:36 a.m. of a 23-year maleold call September on Friday, 18 at man, police responded to a 911 job promotion.job last weekafter celebrating his Bronxite who died tragically died who Bronxite highly of an inspirational young Bronx hip hop legend KRS-One turns 50

BY STEVEN GOODSTEIN group homes and homeless descriptions of street life in KRS At 50! A legendary shelters in Brooklyn and the the south Bronx. hip hop artist whose name is Bronx, where he was eventu- At around the same time, practically synonymous with ally dubbed ‘Krisna’ by other Boogie Down Productions be- the Bronx recently celebrated residents because of his inter- came involved in ‘The Bridge his half century milestone. est in the Hare Krishna move- Wars’ confl ict, after Queens- KRS-One (left) is one of the faces on a mural representing the Bronx and hip hop history at Westchester On Thursday, August 20, ment, a Gaudiya Vaishnava bridge artist MC Shan’s state- and Morrison avenues, painted by the TATS CRU, Wallworks Gallery and the FX Crew. File photo hip hop legend KRS-One cel- religious organization. ments from his song ‘The ebrated his birthday, provid- He would eventually Bridge’ were misunderstood, trying to diffuse a situation He, along with Boogie from the Bronx. ing an opportunity for hip change his name to KRS- which made Boogie Down with D-Nice at the Highbridge Down Productions, also “His (KRS’s) story is a hop artists, activists and fans One, an acronym standing for Productions believe that Shan Homes. geared their music more to- prime example that you can BRONX WEEKLY September 27, 2015 8 2015 SeptemberBRONX WEEKLY 27, to look back at the long, illus- ‘Knowledge Reigns Supreme and other Queens-based art- After being critically wards the genre of conscious accomplish something if you trious and highly successful Over Nearly Everyone’, a ists at the time thought that wounded, Scott La Rock was hip hop as opposed to gangsta follow your dreams,” said career of arguably the great- name he would also use for hip hop originated in Queens, taken to Lincoln Hospital, rap, which was the theme of Ronald ‘Bee Stinger’ Sav- est hip hop artist to represent street art. not in the Bronx. where he was pronounced their fi rst release. age, fan and member of the the Bronx. One of the homeless shel- As a result, Boogie Down dead within the hour at the After fi ve more releases, Zulu Nation. “He was a great Lawrence Parker, aka ters where KRS-One spent Productions fi red back at age of 25. Boogie Down Productions lyricist - he defi nitely put the KRS, was born in Brooklyn in time included the Franklin Shan, his DJ, Marley Marl, In response to the inci- disbanded, and KRS-One pur- Bronx and hip hop on the 1965 and left home as a teen- Armony Shelter, where he Roxanne Shante and other dent, as well as violence in sued a solo career. map, especially in the battles ager to pursue his dream as a met social worker Scott Ster- Queens-based artists in the hip hop and African Ameri- Since his solo career be- against Queens and it’s un- hip hop artist. ling, also known as DJ Scott songs ‘The Bridge Is Over’ can communities, KRS-One gan in 1993, ‘The Teacha’ fortunate that he is not talked To further his overall La Rock. and ‘South Bronx’, among oth- started the Stop The Violence and ‘The Blastmaster’ has about as much in this day and knowledge, he would read With Scott and DJ D-Nice, ers, exposing the invalid facts Movement to advance a vision released 13 studio albums, in- age.” books about philosophy and KRS-One formed the rap that hip hop music began in of hip hop that would restore cluding ‘Return of the Boom “Obviously, we know that religion when he wasn’t prac- group Boogie Down Produc- Queens. its original principles, where Bap’ in 1993 and ‘I Got Next’ Hip Hop started with art- ticing his rhymes. tions in 1987, and the trio soon Just fi ve months after Boo- he reestablished close ties in 1997, making him one of the ists like Afrika Bambaataa, As a teen growing up dur- released their debut album gie Down Productions fi rst with artists and groups such most infl uential artists in hip Grandmaster Flash and DJ ing the crack epidemic of the ‘Criminal Minded’ in the release, DJ Scott La Rock as Public Enemy and the late hop history and arguably the Kool Herc, but KRS-One took 1980s, he lived in various same year, containing vivid was shot in the neck while Heavy D. greatest hip hop artist to hail it to a whole ‘nother level.” www.BXTimes.com Mexican restaurant offers an exciting array of dishes

BY STEVEN GOODSTEIN Additionally, the res- food is fantastic,” said cus- A new Mexican restau- taurant has teacher spe- tomer David Santana, who rant in Throggs Neck has a cials for the educators lives in the south Bronx lot to offer its customers. that work at the half dozen but works in the neighbor- Cabo, located at 3764 E. schools in the area. They hood, and often goes to the Tremont Avenue, provides also offer unlimited San- restaurant after his shift. numerous options for those gria for $8. “The service is excellent (l-r) Waiter Ryan Collado, accountant Yrma Polanco, owner Oscar wanting to add some spice Cabo’s menu offers of- and I like how the owners Eena, waitress Christine Quinones and bartender Joseph Reillo to their life. fers a variety of options, interact with the custom- Cabo, which opened from the Tampiquena ers.” gather under the restaurant logo. during last year’s July Steak with rice, beans and “My philosophy is that Community News Group / Steven Goodstein 4th weekend, offers an ex- shrimp, to sizzling fajitas we (the staff) have an audi- citing and upscale atmo- that literally leave trails of ence (the customers) who The 45-seat establish- good mix of classic, mod- sphere, proving to be the smoke. are watching us perform ment was conceived by the ern, high level cuisine in perfect spot to celebrate Drink options include Bartender Joseph Reillo mixes everyday, similar to actors owners and partners of Ha- an atmosphere that is per- birthdays, anniversaries Mexican craft beers such on Broadway,” said Oscar vana Cafe. fect for any kind of party a drink at the bar. Community or other social event. as Ensenada, tequila cock- Eena, one of the restaurant The Mexican-themed and gathering event,” said News Group / Steven Goodstein The restaurant itself of- tails and all types of mar- owners. restaurant is based on the Kevin Alicia, one of the fers brunch specials along garitas. “What we are perform- Havana Cafe model. owners of Havana Cafe, with the whole menu from Other restaurant ame- they have been served. ing and providing is ser- After just over a year of who was also one of the vi- noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday nities include pink light- During Sunday NFL vice to our community in business, the owners are sionaries for Cabo. “The and Sunday, along with ing, which is lowered dur- games they offer lunch spe- a restaurant setting, a set- pleased with the reception restaurant has a great de- a Happy Hour from 3 to 7 ing dinner hours, island cials from noon to 3 p.m. ting that we believe will be and response the new res- sign and layout, and pro- p.m. from Monday to Fri- bars for standing and a re- “This is a great atmo- a great asset to the commu- taurant has garnered from vides a bright, colorful and day and a Ladies Happy frigerated bar top, which sphere - it’s a great place nity and a great venue for the community. upscale setting for any and Hour on Saturday. keeps the drinks cold after to bring the family and the all to enjoy,” he added. “Cabo provides a really every scenario.” 9 BRONX WEEKLY September 27, 2015 www.BXTimes.com Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi (l-r) Gary(l-r) Axelbank, emcee of the event and host of Bronx with Sharlene Talk, Brown, Bronx YMCA executive director. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi (Right) Brenda Phohaska receives receives Phohaska Brenda (Right) the ‘Unsung Hero’ award. (Left)Mike Florio, owner of Golden Glow Cookies, received the ‘Friend of the Y’ award.

(Above) The(Above) event’s honorees (l-r) Bren- RobertDavid Bilheimer, Taylor, pose Florio Mike and Phohaska da with Bronx YMCA executive director Sharlene Brown and Eliezer Rodri- guez, Esquire, after the event.

The BronxYMCA Board of Managers gather after the event.

On Wednesday, September 16, the Bronx YMCA Bronx 16, the September On Wednesday, Fundrais- Bon Appetit annual ninth its hosted tast- food featured event The fundraiser er. the in best restaurants the some of from ings David included event the of Honorees Bronx. Florio and Mike Prohaska, Brenda Bilheimer, the for money raised The event Robert Taylor. YMCA Annual Campaign, which raises money partici- who individuals and families help to programs. YMCA’s in pate Bronx YMCA hosts Bon Appetit Fundraiser Appetit Bon hosts YMCA Bronx

11 BRONX WEEKLY September 27, 2015 www.BXTimes.com 198 E. ded. le an ap- ed Section ed Call and get.. ve years. ve ce located at ..to advertise your business in our “Many of our public SCDFC is will meet Tues- will is meet SCDFC SCDFC willSCDFC fi Johnson explained if 718.260.2555 Classifi Real Results! lling their mission. their lling ple resistple the temptations associated with cigarette, alcohol and prescriptionJohn- Anne said use,” drug parties’, Resident Soundview son, president. Council ‘pharm that housing residents no have idea where kids bring pills to a party, are getting these pills from their medicine chest Johnson ad home,” at day, October 13 at 11 a.m at at a.m 11 at 13 October day, the Bronx District Attor- Offiney’s plication next March and if successful, the Coalition will receive a grant from the Federal Sub- Center for stance Abuse Prevention in per $125,000 of amount the year fi for grant, this receives SCDFC the Coalition will devise a strategic plan emphasizing a thorough needs assess- andment goals achievable and steps necessary in ful- fi 161st Street. “While these priori- “While these He added, “K2 is simply a Led the by Soundview theUnder Drug-Free some- do to wanted “We ucts are which created from herbsand sprayed spices an TCH, chemical the with in found ingredient active marijuana. the ambitious, appear ties truth is that loosiesand drug are abuse prescription plaguing our schools,” said Thompson. war that must ingrained be becomes it before fought now in our community.” Council,Resident Inc., community Soundview leaders formed have a fed- erally-sponsored Drug Free Coalition to address sub- stance abuse among youth, particularly on focusing children in grades six to 12. Communities Support Pro- gram, communities can establish locally based strat- egies meant to reduce the ille- of sale and abuse use, gal drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. thing to our help young peo- Photo courtesy of CommunityBoard 7 Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi The group is committed Engelken, who was appointed the position to of district manager in May 2014, leaves the board after holding the position for a year and a half. to wage war against ‘K2’ synthetic marijuana prod- rst rst ce.” “As a whole, it was it a a whole, “As When Engelken leaves Fernando Terrado CB7 will not start the nal the at day board. chelle Watt as chairwoman and Minister Swami Thompson as vice vice as Thompson The Swami Soundview Community Drug Coalition Free has elected Mi- Minister and chairwoman as Watt chelle chairman. great learning experi- learning great and me andence for I cer- commu- the wish much, tainly so me nity board well. They taught everybody thank want I from the community and political leaders to residents and board members thisfor opportunity.” mid-Octo- in position the third CB7’s will be it ber, four in manager district years. held the position from 2008-12 and Socrates Caba was six DM for months in 2013. Previous chairman Paul Foster stepped down 2013. in re- Dustin’s for search placement until after his fi neighborhood develop- said Engelken.ment,” fi my “Then there was was the other it - it of side position, management which taught me what it took to run an offi people to educate them on on them educate to ing on seniors and young people drug misuse. prescription his on ecting Dustin said that he is is he that said Dustin for plans he now, of As idea no have truly “I refl When “I learned dis- (as a lot Thompson was elected be- humbled very am “I Soundview, from “Being its announced SCDFC a willSCDFC initiate The Coalition plans to will look to take another another he if unsure take currently to look will position manager district or a similar in role the near future. his primary focuses their in of support- be to Germany care job her with wife his ing taking and children. position job I willwhat said future,” the in take Engelken, had pre- who viously lived in Bedford River- Park, Soundview, dale Farms and West for a total years. of 10 “How- if there isever, an oppor- to me, up tunity, and it’s to eventuallyI would love back tomove the Bronx.” year and a half tenure as many manager, district thoughts came to mind. trict manager) - I learned con- community about cerns, issues, needs and as well as priorities, enthusiastic to help serve serve help to to serveas the Coalition’s very is chairman and vice enthusiastic the Coalitionand the community. ing this given greatrespon- and chair vice as sibility beforeI pray God so that I can be effective in the posi- said. he tion,” seenI have the need to help educate the youth and the community here about the dangers posed drug by and alcohol abuse.” three priorities next for year include cam- which people educate to paigns on drug abuse and of ways is- ongoing this combating sue. campaign to the block sale of “loosies” referring to cigarettes sold individually from the local pack at gro- cery stores and bodegas. establish an education and program focus- awareness -

BY ROBERT WIRSING ROBERT BY “I am so excited,” said said excited,” so am “I Dustin, hails who As chair, Watt will serve “This is a once in a a in once a is “This Watt was electedWatt to During their Tuesday, Tuesday, During their The Soundview Commu-

CB7’s DM leaves for the Deutschland the for leaves DM CB7’s Drug Free Coalition elects leaders, sets priorities sets leaders, elects Coalition Free Drug ce, the SCDFC elected ofﬁ tee chairs. tee appointing all subcommit- and will be responsible in presiding all over meetings the Coalition as a leader tion.” alcohol and tobacco preven- prehensive plan drug, for a community centered community together to develop develop to together munity challenge to bring a com- topped with a challenge - a her election as “a honor honor “a as election her chairwoman and described described and chairwoman serve as the Coalition’s sion. the organization in its mis- its in organization the ban Youth Allianceban Youth to lead Kwame ThompsonKwame from Ur- director and Chaplain Chaplain and director OdysseyHouse program cers Michelle Watt, LMSW, LMSW, Watt, Michelle cers ﬁ at Communityat Board of- 9’s September 15 meeting held ous of drug abuse. ucate people the on danger- revving its efforts up to ed- nity Drug Free Coalition is is Coalition Free Drug nity from Page 1 before.” with my family than I had had I than family my with with more time to spend spend to time more with tunity also provides me me provides also tunity eign country. This oppor- This country. eign to experience life in a for- for me, it’s a great me, it’s for chance opportunity and her, for War II.War “This is a great many shortly after World side of the family left Ger- a new experience.a new Engelken, whose father’s tral roots while he enjoys to get back to his to ances- back get to German descent, is eager eager is German descent, from Kansas and is of of is Kansas and from wish him all the best.” of his hard and truly work him. We thank him for all thank him for him. We are all very happy for at theat community board ties within (CB7) and we we and (CB7) within ties much for the for communi-much in 2014. “He has done so pointed Dustin as DM DM as Dustin pointed woman of CB7, who ap- who woman of CB7, Walker-Santiago, chair- for him,” said him,” Adalinefor lifetime opportunity opportunity lifetime www.BXTimes.com BRONX WEEKLY September 27, 2015 12