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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 3 Exercise stations planned for 3 parks
BY PATRICK ROCCHIO rial Park in Throggs Neck, 1571 Vietnam War veterans Get ready to strengthen according to a Parks Depart- from New York City who died your abs and biceps. ment spokesman. during that confl ict is pre- Three east Bronx parks The equipment is slated for served, said Pat Devine, one were selected to receive body anyone over 12 years of age. of the veterans who lobbied to building equipment within The construction of the get the park built. the next year or two. athletic equipment in Pelham “We support it, but not Bay Park is expected to begin in the memorial area,” said fi rst, in the spring, and will Devine, referring to an area of complement pieces already in trees and shrubs next to a fl ag- I want to get place at the park. pole in the park. Councilman James Vacca The preliminary plans rid of the Bronx’ secured the funding for all show the workout equipment distinction of three projects, which accord- A sampling of the workout equipment to be placed in Pelham Bay Park is located next to the memorial ing to a Parks Department area, said Devine. depicted here in a Parks Department presentation. spokesman includes $418,000 He believes that the loca- being the 62nd Photo courtesy of Parks Department for Pelham Bay Park, and tion of the equipment can be county in the state about $100,000 each for the two worked out before construc- locations. and vertical press. door fi tness area for the park,” tion begins, and that there is out of 62 when it “I want to get rid of the “Hopefully, people will sup- stated Judge Lizbeth Gonza- ample space for it elsewhere in comes to being Bronx’s distinction of being plement using these with an lez, FPBP president. “Once the park. the 62nd county in the state appropriate diet and they will construction for that area be- “The veteran community healthy. out of 62 when it comes to be- see results,” said the council- gins, the Friends will work would like to have an on-site ing healthy,” said Vacca. man. with the Pelham Bay admin- meeting with the Parks De- James Vacca The Pelham Bay Park in- Donations to the Friends istrator’s offi ce to re-locate the partment so we can all get on Councilman stallation will include at least of Pelham Bay Park funded three pieces that we funded. the same page,” said Devine. 12 pieces when complete, ac- three pieces of workout equip- A healthy Bronx is a great Vacca said he was aware cording to a Parks presenta- ment that were installed next Bronx!” of the issue and he believes it The City Council allocated tion. to the park’s running track in At Bicentennial Veterans can be resolved. According to about $618,000 towards con- These pieces are a leg ex- 2014. Memorial Park, six pieces Parks, construction at Veter- structing new exercise sta- tension, lat pull down, shoul- The group applauded the of workout equipment are ans Park is slated for the fall tions in Bronx Park East at Ly- der rotator, sit up bench, latest development. planned, but a coalition of lo- of 2017. dig Avenue, Pelham Bay Park hanging rings, pullup bar, “We are grateful that cal veterans is insisting that A meeting was held on the near the running track, and parallel bars, upright cycle, Councilman Vacca allocated the area adjacent to a living Bicentennial Veterans Park Bicentennial Veterans Memo- chest press, captain’s chair funding for a full-size out- memorial dedicated to the plan on Monday, February 29.
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Stop favoring Sure Frank, thousands Beacon cannot be considered to justify policies that do not of Internet articles convey nonpartisan or evenhanded solve the alleged wrongs, but unpopular views the message that there is no and one can place little con- that could well disenfranchise voter fraud, but you know fi dence in the accuracy of its’ legitimate voters.” Founded in 1981 by Dear editor, better. Oh wait, the Free reporting. Republicans have admit- Michael Benedetto and Recently a contributor be- Beacon supports your idea, On the other hand, the Bren- ted that the true purpose of John Collazzi moaned the dearth of Repub- an organization Wikipedia nan Center for Justice at New new restrictions on voting is CEO lican voters and the corre- describes as being “noted York University Law School, a to enhance their chances of Les Goodstein sponding lack of Republican for its aggressive, ideologi- well respected, nonpartisan or- winning elections. 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BY ROBERT WIRSING lost. Practicing what they A devastating blaze left The DOB spokesman con- preach, Fordham Evangeli- many Morris Heights families fi rmed that despite this exten- cal Lutheran Church opened without a home last week. sive damage, the building itself their doors to some of the According to a FDNY remains structurally sound. displaced residents allowing spokesman, on Tuesday, Feb- Michael de Vulpillieres, them to use their restrooms ruary 23 at 2:14 a.m., a four- American Red Cross Greater and to briefl y recuperate that alarm fi re was raging at 1892 NY Region communications Tuesday morning, Dr. Omoto- Andrews Avenue resulting in offi cer, said several Red Cross sho noted. 39 FDNY units and 168 mem- teams were dispatched to the CB 5 distributed a booklet bers dispatched to the scene. scene to aid eight households containing a directory of com- The inferno which tore left displaced by the fi re. munity facilities and agencies through the six-story apart- In addition to providing to the victims that can assist ment building was brought food, blankets and other relief them in their long-term living under control two hours later. items, Red Cross responders needs. The FDNY reported that provided three families with The following day, CB 5 fi ve civilians sustained non- temporary housing at local ho- held its general board meeting life threatening injuries from tels and emergency funds to and discussed the Andrews this early morning fi re and help them get through these Avenue. were taken to local hospitals next few days. “There’s no fi re without for treatment. There were no The remaining families smoke so we urge people to fatalities. self-relocated, he said. be more mindful of whenever Fire marshals determined “Losing your home is an they smell or see smoke to the cause as a clothes dryer extremely traumatic experi- report it immediately to the fi re which started in the Super ence and we want these vic- FDNY,” said Dr. Omotosho. Laundry located on the build- tims to know they’re not alone “This is especially important ing’s ground fl oor. and the American Red Cross Thirty-nine FDNY units were on the scene to combat last Tuesday, Febru- when living in an apartment A NYC Department of is here to help them during ary 23’s four-alarm fi re that tore through 1892 Andrews Avenue. Photo building because you might Buildings spokesman said the this extremely diffi cult time,” courtesy of FDNY be doing everything right, but agency issued partial vacate said de Vulpillieres. your neighbor might not and orders for fi re, smoke and wa- “When I arrived at the Omotosho, Community Board the 46th Precinct for securing that can affect you, your fam- ter related damage to apart- scene last Tuesday morning, 5 chairman, who was a fi rst re- the area to provide easier ac- ily and everyone else’s safety.” ments located on the fourth I saw many distraught tenants sponder aiding residents dur- cess to fi rst responders and to Anyone in need of Ameri- and fi fth fl oors. and people panicking stand- ing the evacuation. the FDNY for combating the can Red Cross assistance can Portions of the roof were ing in the streets,” Dr. Bola Dr. Omotosho commended blaze. contact (877) RED-CROSS. Easter Sunday Maestro’s Caterer’s tradition 1703 Bronxdale Avenue OPPOQNt4VOEBZ .BSDI &OKPZUIF4PVOETPGi%POU4UPQ5IF.VTJDw %FMVYF$PDLUBJM)PVSQNQN Dinner VALET Seafood PARKING station Pasta: INCLUDED Penne Alla Vodka Salad: Chafing Spring Salad with Balsomic Vinigrettee station Choice Of: 00 Roast Prime of Beef 00 Carving Chicken Francese $50 station Shrimp Oreganata $50 Roast Leg of Lamb w/Mint Jelly perper personperson Pastastation All Coffee, Pastries and Desserts Served at Tables Wok Open $"--50%":'03:0633&4&37"5*0/ STATION bar FREE$421/200 Price for children for children +10% gratuities, sales tax included. Premium Liquors served throughout affair 4 years and under age 5 of 12 FREE GIFTS for the children #ALL FOR 2ESERVATIONS s WWWMAESTROSCATERERSCOM from thethe Easter Easter Bunny Bunny
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 15 Soundview Ferry plan could create havoc
BY MADELINE ANTHONY sessions and meetings on how hours throughout the day, in- One year ago, Mayor de Bla- to increase ferry accessiblity. creasing ridership and allow- sio announced that ferry ser- A free taxi system that ing ease of accessibility for vice would be expanded city- would take people to and from commuters. wide. One of fi ve new routes the ferry is a potential option Rivera, even thought he feels included Soundview and Com- that residents are advocating a free taxi system to the ferry munity Board 9 is fearful that for. “isn’t viable,” would bring it up a parking nightmare could oc- Marabell Narcado of CB9 to the NYC Economic Develop- cur when the service debutes said that while the commu- ment Corporation. in 2018. nity is in support of the ferry, A more likely option, he The Soudview ferry will one of the biggest concerns said, would be that all taxi stop at East 90th Street, East residents bring up is how to services within the Bronx of- 62nd Street, and fi nally Wall get there. fered a reduced-rate ride to the Street and will cost the same “If people from outside the ferry. as bus fare. neighborhood come in, they “This is going to be huge for Soundview was chosen as don’t know where they [sound- economic growth... they don’t one of the locations for ferry view residents] will park, since want to leave the Bronx be- service because the commu- there is no parking in the area, hind,” said Rivera. nity is largely isolated and has and that’s how the idea of a Councilman James Vacca few mass transit options. free taxi service came up,” said says he supports the Sound- The idea is to reduce con- Narcado. view service but won’t stop gestion and traffi c while cut- William Rivera, district pushing for a ferry stop in ting cummute times to Man- manager of CB 9, has proposed Throggs Neck. hattan for Bronx residents. changes to the BX36 and BX39 “We have to continue fi ght- However, with the current bus lines so that they would ing, I’m not giving up on this public transportation system, make a stop at the end of Castle in any way,” said Vacca, who most commuters will have Hill Avenue, where the ferry is thinks Throggs Neck residents to drive to the ferry, making set to launch from. Right now, may struggle to access a ferry parking for Soundview resi- there is no bus stop close to the they have to drive to, that is so dents more diffi cult and forc- ferry. far out of their way. ing commuters to continue to He also said that the board “When you have ferry ser- use their cars (not to mention is proposing that developers in vice you have to get to the most the fact that many residents the area offer shuttle bus ser- distant communities,” he con- don’t own vechicles). vices that would take residents tinued, “and that’s where the The Soundview ferry is set to begin service in 2018. CB 9 has held various vision to and from the ferry at peak plan is fl awed.” Courtesy of NYC Economic Development Corporation Easter Family Tradition at: A]opskk` I]jkn $ Sunday, March 27, 2016 -12noon-5pm 50per person plus 10% gratuity One Hour Cocktail Reception - Four Hours Dining & Dancing sales tax included Featuring: Alive ‘N’ Kickin Orchestra & Show
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 17 St. Patrick’s Parade set for March 13 BY PATRICK ROCCHIO Nearly two dozen recently deceased community members will be honored when the 2016 Throggs Neck St. Pat- rick’s Day Parade steps off. Families and friends of 21 honorary grand marshals, people being posthu- mously remembered during the 18th annual parade, will be marching when it steps off at noon on Sunday, March 13 at East Tremont and Lafayette avenues. The parade reviewing stand will be located at Harding and East Tremont Carol Boyle avenues. Loved ones of several of the honorary parade going through Throggs Neck, Michael Martz grand marshals said they would march where she raised her family and where in groups to celebrate their lives during her children left their marks, her son Martz attended the parade every year. the festive community celebration. said. Kevin Martz said his dad liked to see Joseph Murphy They will join grand marshals Patty Murphy, the daughter of honor- families in the neighborhood coming Noreen and David Kilkenny, honored ary grand marshal, said that her father together. “We are all marching; we have a clergy Fr. Christopher Devron and Joseph Murphy Sr. said that he used to His son added that his dad especially huge banner,” she said, adding that scores of civic associations and com- march in the parade as part of St. Bene- liked seeing members of the FDNY in family is coming in from Long Island, munity groups, as well as thousands of dict’s Knights of Columbus chapter, the parade because he was was a retired New Jersey and Connecticut and that spectators. where he was one a grand knight. fi reman. her mother’s nine grandchildren will Danny Boyle, the son of honorary “I think he liked the sense of com- Kevin said that many family mem- be carrying the banner. grand marshal Carol Boyle, said that munity and the sense of togetherness bers and friends want to march in his The honorary grand marshals for he and his brother, his brother’s family, during the parade,” said Patty Mur- father’s memory. the parade are: Margaret Babcock, and his girlfriend and her family would phy, who added that her family will be “My dad helped out a lot of people Carol Boyle, Monica Burns, John Byrne, all be marching to honor his mother. marching, along with her cousins. and they want to march in his honor,” Charlie Capezuti, Robert Connolly, Dan “It will be a very festive day... a cel- Many in Throggs Neck may remem- said Kevin Martz. Cotter, Ann Devany, Elizabeth Kelle- ebration of her life,” said Danny Boyle, ber her father as an organizer of blood Marianne O’Hara Ryan, daugh- her, Thomas Laughlin, Michael Martz, who said that the family has had other drives, and also as the equipment man- ter of honorary grand marshal Teresa John Mullins, Joseph Murphy, Teresa honorary grand marshal remembered ager for the New York Rangers who O’Hara, said that her family would be O’Hara, Daniel O’Shea, George Per- in past parades as well. brought the Stanley Cup to the neigh- marching, along with staff from Jeanne agine, Benny Randazzo, Anthony Ric- She would have been thrilled to borhood after the team won in 1994. Jugan Residence, where her mother cardella, Mildred Scott, Ethel Tarpey know she was being remembered by a Honorary grand marshal Michael lived. and Alice Tell. ST. RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Excellence in Catholic Education for Over 150 Years
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18 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 BTR BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 19 Iconic ‘History Channel’ ad removed
BY STEVEN GOODSTEIN were removed. An iconic advertising bill- In February, the symbolic board that stood atop a south ‘H’ was removed from the Bronx waterfront building building’s roof, completing for over 15 years is now his- the removal process, eliminat- tory. ing all evidence of the adver- The iconic ‘History Chan- tisement that looked across nel’ advertisement in Mott Ha- the Harlem River. ven was razed after the cable “There is a long history of network’s parent company advertisements and signs be- did not renew its advertis- ing put up in prominent places ing agreement, according to - especially an area with heavy sources. traffi c fl ows,” said Lloyd Ultan The giant gold colored ’H’ from the Bronx Historical So- and ‘The History Channel’ in ciety. big red capital letters are now “This area, an area that is a memory. so close to Manhattan and has It was almost impossi- easy access to transportation ble not to see the massive, is a prime spot for billboard 4,000-square foot History advertising. I assume that this Channel advertisement and billboard will be replaced by logo from parts of Harlem, es- something - I’d be surprised if pecially while driving north- another advertisement wasn’t bound from Manhattan across put in its place.” the Triboro/RFK or Willis Av- “As a historian, it was al- enue bridges. ways a pleasure and always The life expectancy of the very welcoming to see the ‘His- A view of the former advertising billboard site from Alexander Avenue. Community News Group / Steven Goodstein billboard had reached the end tory Channel’ advertisement of the road. upon entering the Bronx,” area of the borough. many years ago. A&E Networks, who rep- The steel frame structure, said Thomas Casey, president Casey added that he re- The building that sported resents the History Chan- atop 20 Bruckner Boulevard, of the East Bronx History Fo- cently received a tip that the the billboard was once the nel, as well as Clear Channel was disassembled in early rum. “However, that area of vacant advertising space may home of the Ruppert Ice House, Outdoor, the advertising bill- January after all of ‘The His- the Bronx (Mott Haven) is be substituted for a ‘Greetings an ice manufacturer that op- board corporation who owns tory Channel’ lettering and rapidly developing, and this From The Bronx’ sign, simi- erated before the refrigeration the rights, did not return a re- the electronic message board is just another change in that lar to a post card he designed era. quest for comment.
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20 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 BTR THE THROGGS NECK BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION PRESENTS The 18th Annual THROGGS NECK St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 We are thrilled to introduce the 2016 Grand Marshals and Honored Clergy Member. The Grand Marshals are Noreen and David Kilkenny and the Honored Clergy Member is Reverend Christopher J. Devron, S.J. Noreen and David Kilkenny are committed to their family, faith, community, and Irish heritage. They are active members of St. Theresa’s Parish and the Chippewa Democratic Club, and for the past 18 years, David has been coaching for the St. Raymond’s Gaelic Football Club where his efforts have served to promote Irish culture. He is also a member of the County Sligo Association, the Brehon Law Society, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and Noreen has served the community for the past 11 years at Bronx Community Board #10. Fr. Devron has a proven educational background of stellar academic excellence. He began his career in education as a volunteer teacher at Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx and he is currently the President of Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx. Fr. Devron is focused on enriching the lives of his students and he has dedicated himself to making quality, affordable secondary education accessible to students of modest means.
We also celebrate the lives of the Honorary Grand Marshals. These individuals represent all facets of our Bronx Community and we are proud to honor their lives at the 18th Annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Margaret Babcock Dan Cotter Joseph Murphy Mildred (“Millie”) Scott Carol Boyle Ann Devany Teresa O’Hara Ethel Tarpey Monica Burns Elizabeth Kelleher Daniel O’Shea Alice Tell John Byrne Thomas Laughlin George Peragine Charlie Capezuti Michael (“Mickey”) Martz Benny Randazzo Robert Connolly John Mullins Anthony Riccardella
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Benedict’s Church at 2969 Otis Avenue, Bronx, NY.
10:00 a.m. Complimentary breakfast, donated by Schuyler Hill Funeral Home, will be served in Father Albert Hall, downstairs at St. Benedict’s Church. 11:00 a.m. Line of March Assembly at the corner of East Tremont and Lafayette Avenues 12 noon Parade Begins - Reviewing Stand on E. Tremont at Harding Avenue (Parade Route begins at E. Tremont and Lafayette Avenues and continues down E. Tremont, Right onto Harding Avenue and concludes at Harding and Brinsmade Avenues)
Celebration After the Parade, the celebration of Irish Heritage will continue. Please join your family and friends for fi ne Irish food, traditional music and of course, fun! Our commemorative journal is the major revenue source to help bring this Annual Parade to our Bronx streets year after year. Please contribute any way you can! Long-sleeve T-shirts will be on sale soon!! For more information, if your group would like to join the Line of March, or take an ad in the Journal, please call 347- 231-6993 or please view the latest Parade information on our website http://tnsaintpatricksdayparade.blogspot.com.
BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 21 Belden Point pocket park nears completion
BY PATRICK ROCCHIO pedestrian access, according The long-awaited street- to the Parks Department. A end plaza on City Island is al- chain link fence previously most complete. cut off access to the location. The pocket park at the The contract called for the southern tip of City Island Av- installation of decorative rail- enue, between two restaurants ings and pavement, planting at Belden Point, is now open to beds and a landscaped area the public, with minor items to the end of the street, the still left to be fi nished, a Parks spokesman said. Department spokesman stated. “The functional design at Work on the green space Belden Point will also serve had been stalled for about a to defi ne a vehicular turn- decade, with initial funding around with an 18-inch-wide being allocated by then Bor- curb with safety posts,” said ough President Adolfo Car- the spokesman. rion Jr. and money allocated Senator Jeff Klein was able in Albany. to preserve $170,000 in the Ground was fi nally broken state budget for the project in April 2015, after advocacy after it was almost removed from the City Island Civic As- during the fi scal crisis follow- sociation and a long search ing the 2008 stock market and for a contractor, according to housing market crashes. CICA board members. In a statement, Klein “The construction is by and lauded the completion of the large done, and it is an asset greenspace. The new Belden Point pocket park at the end of City Island Avenue is almost complete. to the community,” said John Klein’s offi ce also recently Community News Group/Patrick Rocchio Doyle, CICA board member. helped to remove graffi ti from New York State, Borough the area as part of a continual win, but still a win. If resi- order of business is to have the years ago, she explained, add- President Ruben Diaz Jr. and effort to keep it clean, the sen- dents are walking their dogs weathered pier pilings in the ing that of it is nice to see the the mayor’s offi ce all contrib- ator added. or going on a stroll, there is waters off Long Island Sound, Belden Point park fi nally come uted funding to the project “I am glad that the CICA now a nice end to (City Island near the pocket park, removed to fruition. when it came to fruition. and the community played a Avenue).” from the water. “(The area) is looking way The new space which cost big part in making this hap- Barbara Dolensek, CICA The pilings are from a pier more attractive that it used $420,000 to construct, provides pen” said Doyle. “It is a small vice president, said the next that was washed away many to,” she said.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 25 Community wants bomb detonation warning
BY PATRICK ROCCHIO dents can be notifi ed before adding “This is a quick change A group of citizens are mak- these explosions occur,” the that they could make right ing noise about the NYPD’s CICA stated. away. All you would have to noise pollution impacting com- The measures are neces- do is to create a web form and munities lining Eastchester sary because there have been have people put in their email Bay. more bomb detonations lately, addresses.” Members of the City Island said Barbara Dolensek, CICA Some kind of notifi cation Civic Association have written vice-president. would not solve every com- to the police commissioner, call- Dolensek said. “I don’t know munity concern regarding the ing on the department to create why or what is causing it.” NYPD facility at Rodman’s an e-mail notifi cation system The association is not ask- Neck, but could be useful in when its bomb squad detonates ing that the NYPD ‘reinvent terms of helping control the ordinance at the NYPD facility the wheel,’ just do something reactions of children or the el- at Rodman’s Neck in Pelham for their neighbors, said John derly who might be disturbed Bay Park. Doyle, CICA board member. by the denotations, he said. In a letter to NYPD Com- “If there can be an e-mail Even a small change, ac- missioner William Bratton notifi cation sent through No- cording to the CICA letter, dated Tuesday, February 9, the tify NYC of a traffi c buildup, “would be taken as a sign of re- CICA noted that more frequent of inclement weather…the spect to those living in the area explosions at the fi ring range surrounding communities of and demonstrate a change in and detonation facility were City Island, Country Club and the decades of secrecy concern- unnerving both adults and Edgewater Park can be given a ing the range.” children, and causing property heads up,” said Doyle. The CICA has also corre- damage. Most of the bomb explosions sponded with the NYPD about The cacophony may even are planned in advance, ac- issues at Rodman’s Neck re- tax the city’s 911 system, the cording to his knowledge of the lated to noise from its fi ring letter stated, because startled matter, he said. range. locals may call 911 if they are E-mail notifi cations are al- During a visit to City Island unsure of what they heard or ready sent through Notify NYC, in July 2015, Commissioner where it is coming from. a city system, and NY-Alert, a Bratton said that the NYPD “We ask that your depart- state program, and could likely would spend $150 million to ment develop a plan to imple- be put in place with minimal renovate the Rodman’s Neck ment an e-mail notifi cation cost, said Doyle. facility. The entrance to the Rodman’s Neck NYPD facility in Pelham Bay Park system for communities along “It would be a step in the The NYPD did not comment marks the area off-limits to the general public. Eastchester Bay, so that resi- right direction,” said Doyle, as of press time. Community News Group/Patrick Rocchio Let Bronx House put Spring in your Step! March is Metabolic Madness Month!
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 27 Lehman Center presents 20th Anniversary Tour
Lehman Center for the Per- cated in Baltimore’s inner har- Grammy Award nominations forming Arts will celebrate the bor. After switching to R&B, and two 2001 American Music 20th Anniversary of the R&B/ the teenaged group was spot- Award nominations. His fol- Hip Hop singing group Dru ted in a 1995 talent show by Hi- low up second solo LP, Return Hill featuring Tamir “Nokio” ram Hicks who signed them to of the Dragon, was released in Ruffi n, Mark “SisQó” An- Island Records, changed their June 2001 and went platinum drews, Larry “Jazz” Anthony name to Dru Hill (after the with the singles “Dance for and Antwuan “Tao” Simpson West Baltimore neighborhood Me’ and “Can I Live”. SisQó re- with special guests Jon B and Druid Hill Park where they leased his third solo LP, Last Kenny Lattimore on Saturday, grew up) and recorded their Dragon in 2015. March 2, at 8 p.m. Produced by fi rst single “Tell Me” that rose Dru Hill as a group re- Lehman Center. to #5 on the 1996 R&B Billboard united in 2001 and added a Lehman Center for the Per- chart and was included in the fi fth member Rufus “Scola” forming Arts is on the campus movie Eddie. Their fi rst album, Waller to record Dru World of Lehman College/CUNY at 1996’s Dru Hill, went platinum, Dru Hill at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts. Order which went gold reach- 250 Bedford Park Boulevard charted at #5 (R&B) and also ing #2 on the 2002 R&B album West. included the #1 R&B hits “In bum that was a huge success, Jazz a R&B/soul album, Nikio charts and contained the hit Tickets are $85, $75, $65, $55 My Bed” and “Never Make A going multi-platinum. Their a hip hop album and Woody songs “I Should Be…”, “I Love and can be purchased by call- Promise”, and “Whatever You next hit song “How Deep Is a gospel album. SisQó’s debut You” and “No Doubt”. The ing the Lehman Center box of- Need” which made it to #7. Dru Your Love” spent 3 weeks in the solo pop album Unleash the group toured until 2005, when fi ce at (718) 960-8833. Low-cost Hill was honored with the 1997 #1 R&B spot and was featured Dragon was released at the end they went on a second hiatus, on-site parking available for Billboard Music Awards for in the fi lm Rush Hour. It was of 1999, rising to the #2 spot on reassembling in 2008 without $5. Top R&B Song, Top R&B Art- included on their 1998 multi- both the pop and R&B album Scola. In 2010, Woody left the Dru Hill originated as a Bal- ist and R&B/Hip Hop Songs platinum second album, Enter charts and went fi ve times plat- group to concentrate on gos- timore, Maryland gospel vo- Artist of the Year and the 1998 the Dru, that climbed to the #2 inum. The album contained pel music and was replaced cal group called 14K Harmony Soul Train Best R&B/Soul Sin- spot on both the Billboard Top the smash pop hits “Got to Get by Antwuan “Tao” Simpson that was founded in the 1990s gle and Best R&B/Soul Album 200 and R&B album charts, sold It” (#12 R&B), “Thong Song” for the recording of Dru Hill’s by childhood friends Tamir Awards. In 1997, the group re- two million copies by the end of (#3 pop, #1 R&B) and “Incom- fourth album InDRUpendence “Nokio” Ruffi n, lead singer corded “We’re Not M a ki ng L ove 1999 and also contained three plete” (#1 both pop & R&B) and Day which climbed to #10 on Mark “SisQó” Andrews, James No More” that was written by addition hit songs: “These Are earned SisQó scores of awards the R&B album chart. SisQó, “Woody” Green and Larry Babyface and co-produced by the Times”, “Beauty” and “You including six 2000 Billboard Nokio, Jazz and Tao are cur- “Jazz” Anthony. They made a Babyface and Daryl Simmons Are Everything”. Music Awards (the highlight rently touring in celebration local name for themselves for for the fi lm Soul Food. The sin- In 1999, Dru Hill went on being the Male Artist of the of Dru Hill’s 20th anniversary their soaring harmonies and gle was a #2 R&B hit, went gold hiatus so that the individual Year), the 2000 MTV Best Hip and are working on a new al- musicality while singing at and was included on the fi lm’s members could each work on a Hop Video Award and four ad- bum that is scheduled to be re- The Fudgery fudge factory lo- #1 R&B selling soundtrack al- solo album: SisQó a pop album, ditional nominations, four 2001 leased later this year.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 29 Martial arts grandmaster Got Hair? llc teaches life lessons at the ‘Y’’ BY ROBERT WIRSING One local Tae Kwon Do grandmas- MEDICAL AESTHETICS ter is teaching Bronxites not only to defend themselves, but also to better 3611A East Tremont Avenue ♦ Bronx, NY themselves. For 15 years, Master George Somer- 347-281-5576 sall has been instructing Bronxites on the ways of Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido at the Bronx YMCA. With more than 30 years of expe- MARCH rience and knowledge in martial arts and traditional Hapkido under his black belt, Master Somersall shares his expertise with New Age Tae Kwon Do students Tuesdays and Thursdays “PUCKER” 6:15 to 9:10 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. at the Y located at 2 Castle Hill Avenue. The sahyun teaches beginners, MADNESS! intermediate, adults/advanced and black belts as well as YMCA summer camps students. New Age Tae Kwon Do students are taught a variety of practical mar- tial arts styles including joint locking techniques to disarm an opponent, pressure point locations and targets, self-defense against knives and guns as well as cane and fan techniques. Cane and fan techniques allow practitioners to utilize a cane, walk- ing stick or a handheld fan as a self- defense weapon in many martial art styles including Hapkido. Tae Kwon Do is a Korean-based Tae Kwon Do Hall of Famer Master George fi ght style that emphasizes head-height Somersall teaches Tuesday, Thursday and kicks, jumping and spinning kicks and Saturday classes at the Bronx YMCA. fast kicking techniques while Hap- Photo courtesy of Master George Somersall kido, another Korean style, uses an opponent’s body weight and pressure points against them, he explained. philosophies behind it,” he said. Master Somersall said his students learn the Korean terms for fi ghting Have your lips fi lled techniques as well as how to say cer- It’s not just important tain phrases such as ‘thank you’ to in- still discipline. and a friend pays to teach my students Originally from Basseterre, St. Kitts in the West Indies, Master Som- about the art, but it’s ersall said he was inspired by his also important for brother Glen, as well as famous Hong 1/2 PRICE! Kong American martial artist and ac- them to learn about the tion fi lm actor Bruce Lee, into pursu- ing martial arts. BD Members: philosophies behind it. At age fi ve, Master Somersall Master George Somersall trained alongside Glen and learned ENJOY OUR karate from Master Joe, a Peace Corps offi cer from America. BOTOX SPECIAL A Pelham Parkway resident, Mas- In 2013, Master Somersall was in- ter Somersall said students also learn ducted into the Tae Kwon Do Hall of how to properly handle and use weap- Fame in recognition of his efforts in $50 OFF ons such as bo staffs, nunchucks, sais, developing and promoting Tae Kwon swords and Filipino fi ghting sticks. Do as a martial art and global sport. your next treatment of Beginners and children use rub- The following year, he received ber versions of these aforementioned his PhD in martial arts from Eastern 20 units or more and weapons whereas black belt students U.S.A. International Martial Arts As- handle the real thing, he said. sociation in Pittsburgh, PA. earn points! Prior to every seminar, Master On November 16, 2015, Master Som- New BD members Somersall’s students exercise to pre- ersall received his 8th dan in Tae Kwon pare themselves for their training and Do deeming him a grandmaster in this welcome! are expected to study Korean termi- fi ghting style. nology. For more information, contact “Look as beautiful as you are….” “It’s not just important to teach my Master Somersall at (347) 228-8042, the students about the art, but it’s also im- Bronx YMCA at (718) 792-9736 or visit portant for them to learn about the www.newagetkd.com. 30 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 BTR LIVE BAND SATURDAY Debut Performance th • Show Starts at 8:30pm RESURRECTION Saturday, March 5 Classic Rock & Vinyl Hits • NO COVER!!! CLOSE TO HOME Saturday, March 5th @ 8:30 PM
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Have Mercy!” preached by Father munity Center’s Teen Adventure with computers and audiovisual sys- The 2015-16 family craft workshop Glenn Sudano, CFR on Monday, Tues- Camp will provide the oldest camp- tems. series continues on Saturday, April 16, day, and Wednesday evening of Holy ers of the camp with a combination MCNY’s new facilities in the south from 12:30 to 3 p.m., when Bronx Coun- Week, March 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. of travel camp, sports camp, art camp, Bronx and downtown Manhattan Fi- cil of the Arts presents Mother’s Day each evening in the church, 1703 Lurt- traditional camp and a “touch” of sleep nancial District will replace existing Gifts with Gail Sharbaan. Create a ing Avenue. away. There will be trips throughout rented properties and permit the col- handmade gift for yourself or someone Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR, is a found- the summer; water and adventure lege to improve service to both its stu- you love. Re-purposed and new materi- ing member of the Franciscan Friars parks, horseback riding, rock climb- dents and its communities. als will be combined to make the mem- of the Renewal, a community begun by ing, zip line, Broadway shows and so These moves represent major orable Mother’s Day treasure. eight Capuchin friars in the spring of much more. The summer culminates community investments which will Admission to all workshops is free, 1987. into a three day trip. strengthen the long-term institutional but space is limited. For further infor- The community, which presently For more information regarding and fi nancial stability of the College mation, call (718) 931-9500 or (718) 829- has over 120 members and 15 friaries, fees, bussing and general information, and support cultural outreach and 7770, or visit www.bronxarts.org. was founded to care for the poor and contact Mike Halpern, camp director engagement with local community * * * to preach renewal and reform in the at (845) 323-5794 or mhalpern@mmcc. groups. Learn the time-honored art of cre- Church. org or call the center at (718) 882-4000 Scheduled to open in May 2016, the ating intricately patterned Ukrainian After spending many years in for- ext. 0. new Manhattan and Bronx locations Easter eggs and create your own to mation and leadership positions in * * * will provide MCNY with expanded ca- take home and display using a wax-re- the community, he now serves others Metropolitan College of New pacity to accommodate additional stu- sist technique at this hands-on work- through spiritual direction, pastoral York has received $1.25 million in a dents and enable current students to shop at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, counseling, spiritual deliverance min- capital grant to complete the equip- take advantage of up-to-date technol- 895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park, on istry, preaching parish missions, and ping of two new locations from the New ogy and spaces specifi cally confi gured Saturday, March 5, from 11:30 a.m. to other forms of evangelization. York State Higher Education Capital to serve changing college needs. 3:30 p.m. Call (718) 892-3330 for more infor- (HECap) Matching Grant Program. Academic programs have been Hot wax and permanent dyes used; mation. Funds from the grant will furnish consolidated and the college will be please dress accordingly. Ages 14 and able to offer full support services and older. a branch library in the Bronx for the Bring a bag lunch, only light re- fi rst time. freshments offered. * * * Instructor Lesia Kozicky has been The Bronx Council on the Arts and making pysanky since she was a child the Huntington Free Library present growing up in New Jersey where her a family-friendly, hands-on “Recycle parents taught her this ancient art. She Art” craft workshop with Star Nigro has taught classes for over 25 years. on Saturday, March 19, from 12:30 to 3 Her work has been displayed in p.m. at the Huntington Free Library, 9 museums, libraries, and colleges, in- Westchester Square, next to the Apple cluding the Library of Congress in Savings Bank). Washington, D.C., and in libraries This workshop is free and open to throughout Westchester County. the public. Registration required at (718) 885- All are welcome. 1461 or via email at [email protected]. RSVP at http://recycleart.event- Space limited. Tickets may be pur- brite.com. chased in advance at www.bpmm.org Join artist Star Nigro as she shows or at the door. you cool and clever ways to make great * * * eco art. Learn to construct a master- The PTA and the parent coordina- piece by creatively recycling old and tor of P.S. 83, Anne Daly, are hosting new elements. an Extreme Couponing Workshop on Make eco-logical art. Fun for every- Thursday, March 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at one! 950 Rhinelander Avenue. There will be Nigro is talented and multi-faceted over 100 people in attendance includ- photographer whose vision, under- ing parents and staff from P.S. 83, and standing of the human spirit and ca- seniors from the Morris Park Associa- pacity to capture beauty forms a base tion. Mark Gjonaj will also be attend- for her to create new mediums from ing the special event. Jewelry to Photo Sculpture. The workshop will provide tips on Star was born in Woodstock, New how to save money by using coupons. York, the colony of the arts, where she Everyone who attends will receive a currently dwells and has a studio. bag of free samples and the raffl e bas- Star became interested in photog- kets are comprised of items purchased raphy after exploring the medium of for free. The attendees will be play- drawing sculpting and painting. ing ‘Let’s Make A Deal’ where parents She graduated with a B.F.A in pho- will come on stage and decide whether tography from the Art Institute of Bos- to keep their item or exchange it for ton at Lesly College. a different item. It will be an exciting Her work has received exceptional evening with lots of games, food, free reviews in various newspapers, in- items and fun. 34 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 BTR ELDERCARE TODAY Learning to live on a fixed income iffi cult fi nancial times have tainly offers no guarantee that bank- forced many people young and ruptcy can be avoided, it does provide D old to alter their lifestyles in or- a framework seniors can rely on to der to stay afl oat fi nancially. 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The effort was part of #GetAlarmedNYC. hosted by Cathedral Stone Products, Inc. at Ronald Holiday (second from r) picked up his free smoke alarm. (l-r) Firefi ghter Joe Boyle; West New York Restoration Products of CT, fi refi ghter Mike Jones; Katrina Asante, Senator Rivera’s chief-of-staff and fi refi ghter Ste- 1800 Boston Road. The half-day workshop, phen Comer were distributing them in Senator Rivera’s offi ce. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co which detailed common problems of aging stone, included an in-depth overview by Cathedral Stone Products’ director of sales Steven Cortazzo, who provided knowledge SOUNDVIEW DRUG FREE COALITION MEETING on masonry, such as emphasizing that res- The Soundview Community Drug Free Coalition held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Febru- toration is generally less expensive than ary 16 at 715 Noble Avenue. This month’s gathering featured Eduardo Torres, New York City replacement if at least 50% of the original Poison Control Center community educator, as the guest speaker. stone or masonry structure is usable. Dur- ing the workshop, participants applied Ca- thedral Stone Products’ restoration mortars to actual stone replicas. (l-r) Steven Cortazzo, director of sales for Cathedral Stone Products, Inc., Alfred Gallicchio, principal for West New York Res- toration of CT, Joe Sette, CEO for Cathedral Jim Cicalo, principal of FSI Architecture, was Stone Products, and Kevin Crawford, senior one of the design pros who received hands- estimator for West New York Restoration of on experience in stone restoration during CT, during the workshop. the workshop. Photo courtesy of Cathedral Stone Products Photo courtesy of Cathedral Stone Products (l-r) Guest speaker Eduardo Torres, coalition president Anne Johnson, Maxine Rice, Robert Spencer from the Bronx District Attorney’s offi ce and Denise Guerrero during their recent PARTNERSHIPS FOR PARKS HOSTS WORKSHOP meeting. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co On Thursday, February 25, Partnerships for Parks hosted a workshop as part of their Part- KLEIN CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH nerships Academy series, ’How To Start Or Join A Community Park Group’, in the Longwood Art Gallery of Hostos Community College. Those in attendance learned how to become On Saturday, February 27, Senator Jeff Klein hosted his 21st annual Black History Month stewards for their local parks and green spaces, ways to join an existing local park group, breakfast at Villa Barone Manor. For the celebratory event, Klein highlighted the contribu- or start a new local park group of their own. tions of outstanding African Americans including Betty Campbell Adams, owner of Lloyd’s Carrot Cake; Gregory Floyd, president of Local 37 Teamsters; Geraldine Hopper, president of the Clason Point Tenant Association; Danielle Davis Marrow, principal of the Pennington School in Mount Vernon; Derek Powell, New York City Housing Authority deputy director of Bronx Property Management Department and Keith Walton, captain of the 49th Precinct. (l-r, seated) Nilka Martell from Getting Involved Virginia Avenue Effort; Sara Kempton, direc- tor of programs for Friends of Van Cortlandt Park; Charlene Dubin, volunteer for Friends of Van Cortlandt Park and (standing) Nicholas Moreau, technical assistance coordinator for Senator Jeff Klein (c) gathers with honorees (l-r) Geraldine Hopper, Danielle Davis-Marrow, Partnerships for Parks, lead the ‘How To Start Or Join A Community Park Group’ workshop. Betty Campbell Adams, emcee Erin Clarke from NY1 News, Derek Powell, Captain Keith Wal- Photo courtesy of Partnerships for Parks ton and Gregory Floyd. Photo by Robert Benimoff 40 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 BTR BY GENE DEFRANCIS We are very proud and happy to announce this year’s honoree for our 3rd Anniversary Allerton In- ternational Merchant As- MAX sociation Cocktail Party is Jeremy Warneke. We couldn’t think of a better person to be our fi rst offi cial honoree at our inaugural event than the man LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT who fought to literally put Allerton on the map and recognized as a neighborhood. For too long the outside world referred to our home as Bronxdale or Bronxwood or Laconia while the rest of us always referred to it as Allerton. Even worse, when asked what neighborhood we were from we would cling on to local areas like Pelham Parkway or Our Members Are say that we were right next to the Botanical Garden. Well, thanks to Jeremy Warneke we can now say we are from Allerton because when you look at a map you will now see it there. Jeremy is a veteran of the US Army and is cur- Our #1 Priority rently serving as our district manager for Community Board 11. We thank him for his proactive approach and his dedication in servicing our community and are eternally grateful for all he has done. Together Allerton will see its glory days again. We are a 5-star rated There are so many people to thank for this resurgence and hope we get the opportunity to let each of you know how much you are appreciated. Managed Long-Term Care Plan Allerton Avenue Home Owners Association cel- ebrated 39 years this week. We were honored to be apart of the celebration and to support Richard Sanz who was one of the honorees at their event. Richard is one of the founding members of our association and without him there would be no merchant association. We have amazing and generous people in our com- munity. It’s time to come out and meet them. The men and women of the home owners association having been holding down the fort for decades. They need our love and support. The more the community is en- gaged, the more we can do. We can’t wait for Superman to save the day. We have to get active and get involved. If everyone did just 800-469-6292 TTY 711 a little bit we will all see safer, cleaner and more pros- perous streets. But we all need to chip in and we all need to look out for each other. 7 days a week, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm You are always welcome to reach out to us at Aller- [email protected]. If you know an aspiring entrepreneur, we want to meet them. We don’t promise miracles but we will try www.villagecaremax.org to help in any way we can. 2016 looks to be an exciting year. A year of positive change. We are very optimistic and hope you come out to our meetings and join us. Meetings are every fi rst Tuesday of themMonth at The Sanz 815, Allerton Avenue. Doors open at 7 p.m. Join us on Facebook: Allerton International Mer- chants Association. Our membership cards are ready and we will start selling and distributing them at our next meeting. We will likely have a clean up scheduled this month and the membership cards will also be available then. Verona Pizza and St. Lucy’s gift shop have also been added to the discount group along with other great up- coming surprises. If you purchase an ad in our upcoming journal and two tickets for our March 30 anniversary event, we 5-star overall rating based will give you a membership card for free so you too on the 2014 NYC Region can save on Allerton. MLTC Consumer Guide, Easter Bunny at the Sanz is all set for Saturday, published by the March 26. That’s the day before Easter. Share the in- New York State formation with your neighbors and come down to the Department of Health Sanz to take a photo with the bunny and enjoy some time with your neighbors. Games, prizes and egg col- oring all starting at 11 a.m. Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. at The Sanz, 815 Allerton Avenue. All comments, concerns, or questions can be emailed to us at [email protected]. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 41 BRONX PARKS SPEAK UP Bronx Parks Speak Up held by The Bronx Coalition of Parks and Green Spaces, is an annual community event for park and envi- holds its 22nd Annual Event ronmental stakeholders community organizations, non-profi ts, and environmental activists unite to learn about resources and discuss issues with elected and appointed offi cials. Presentations this year were given by The Haven Project, a workshop was held by Parks Without Borders, and a discussion was held on the topic of how healthy parks equal healthy people. (l-r) Friends of Pelham Bay Parks president Judge Lizbeth Gonzalez, Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., and Parks commissioner Iris Rodriquez-Rosa. Miriam Quin (l-r) Randy Marie, Caitlyn Rivera, Keren Agurcia, Gabriel Mange and two-year-old Grayson Eddey from the Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy enjoying themselves at the annual event. Miriam Quin Bronx Council for Environmental Quality Evan Camp, secretary; Phoebe Mankiewicz; Dena Robins and Dr. Joyce Hogi, president. Miriam Quin Bronx Animal Shelter Endeavor (l-r) Marion Koening, Dorothea Poggi and a volunteer William Perez of the U.S. Department of Agriculture explains to attendees how raise awareness about the need for a full service animal shelter in the Bronx. insects in trees can be transported with fi rewood. Miriam Quin Miriam Quin 42 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 BTR BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 43 JIBARITO SOUNDBOY FILMS MUSIC VIDEO On Sunday, February 21, local musician, ‘The HipHop Jibarito SoundBoy’ Ariel Cartagena, and the Orquesta Nosfuimos hosted a music video shoot for their new hip hop/Spanglish song, ‘Bori-Swag’, meaning ‘Boricuas with style’, at Port Morris Distillery Pitorro’s location, 780 E. 133rd Street. The music video, which was sponsored by Port Morris Distillery Pitorro, Puerto Rico Flags Up and Tessie’s Dance Group, among other organizations, will be released within the next three weeks. A video release party will also take place at the same location around the same time of the release. ‘The HipHop Jibarito SoundBoy’ Ariel Cartagena (c) and the Orquesta Nosfuimos perform during the music video shoot. Photo by Miriam Quin BOROUGH PRESIDENT HONORS LASTING LOVE Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. hosted his 9th Annual Bronx Sweetheart Luncheon, which honored over 80 Bronx couples who have been married 50 years or more. The event took place at the Villa Barone Manor on the Friday before Valentine’s Day, and was co-sponsored by Healthfi rst. Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. (l) and Senator Jeff Klein with Marilyn and Fred Casa- buri at the 9th Annual Sweetheart Luncheon. Courtesy of Ruben Diaz Jr. TREE PRUNING AT SISTER SERVANTS OF MARY Richard Cox plays the Maracas during the music video shoot. Photo by Miriam Quin On Saturday, February 20, a free fruit tree pruning workshop was held at the Sisters Servants of Mary Convent in Country Club. It was conducted by Junior Schouten, the owner of Big Apple Edibles, who helped to found the organic vegetable gardem. The New York Botanical Garden and the Home Depot provided the tools. Cub Scout Pack 182 of Throggs Neck and local gardeners at- tended the workshop. (Above) Cub Scout Pack 182, and local gar- deners attended the fruit tree pruning work shop at the Sister Servants of Mary convent. Silvio J. Pacifi co (Right) (l-r) Chrys Napolitano, Sister Puri, Junior Schouten, owner of Big Apple Edibles (l-r) David Avila from Puerto Rico Flags Up, Allison Aguilar and Roman Suarez ‘The Funny and Mother Emma at the fruit tree pruning Latino’. Photo by Miriam Quin workshop. Silvio J. 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Like the fi ctional an- Republican establishment mighty un- lican presidential opponent, Donald chor Howard Beal in the famous 1970s comfortable. Could he be the Trojan Trump, by linking his native roots to movie “Network” the public has said: Horse that fi nally blows up the re- liberal political beliefs. “We’re mad as hell and we’re not go- gressive venom and obstructionism Well, how did that turn out, Sen. ing to take it anymore.” of the radical right? Cruz? That’s why a supreme long shot Like almost everyone with man- I’m writing this column two days like Vermont Se. Bernie Sanders has ners, I fi nd Trump’s style and rheto- before Super Tuesday, and unless touched a nerve with young America ric to be unacceptable and he has de- something strange happens (and this and has made Hillary Clinton work based our culture. His xenophobia year, isn’t everything kind of strange hard for the Democratic nomination. may have gotten him the Republican in politics?), America will wake up Sanders is absolutely right: money nomination, but that won’t fl y in a on Wednesday morning with the very has ruined our Democratic process. general election where he will need likely prospect of a Hillary Clinton– Billionaires have made this country intelligent independent voters who Donald Trump cage match for the into an oligarchy that must be tamed. want a leader they can trust with his Presidency. The only real unknown College debt is ruining the hopes of or her fi nger on the nuclear button. will be whether former Mayor Mi- this generation of millennials. And But there are two things he has chael Bloomberg will make it a three- on and on. espoused that I believe are more pro- TOM ALLON ring New York circus. Although I His loud voice — and the passion- gressive than Hillary’s stances: stay- hope so, that doesn’t seem likely ate crowds who have attended his ing out of Middle Eastern civil wars intervention in the Middle East and against an ascendant Hillary. rallies — has dragged the party and and repealing the unfair carried in- coziness with Wall Street. So, what have we learned and Clinton to the left. The presumptive terest tax on hedge fund millionaires. No matter what, it seems that what can we expect over the next nominee must address these eco- Trump has spoken out about both of America is about to get at least four nine months? nomic issues if she wants to keep Ber- these issues and Hillary has, unfor- years of New York values. And that We have learned to expect the un- nie’s base fi red up for the November tunately, been strangely silent. sounds just fi ne to me. expected. Anybody who tells you with elections. It is probably way to early If nothing else, perhaps Sanders Tom Allon, president of City & confi dence that they can predict this to discuss Hillary’s potential run- and then Trump can make Hillary a State NY, was a Republican and Lib- topsy-turvy year is either a frustrated ning mate, but Bernie or Elizabeth better candidate, a better leader and a eral Party-backed mayoral candidate pundit or someone who’s been taking Warren or Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown more progressive president. She has in 2013 before he left to return to the too many controlled substances. would probably be good selections to almost all the right experience and private sector. Reach him at tallon@ That said, and with a clean mind keep the growing ultraliberal wing of beliefs — but her two blind spots are cityandstateny.com. and body, I venture the following ob- the Democratic Party happy. servations. On the Republican side, well, at It goes without saying that a grow- least we no longer have the dozen or ing slice of America is pissed about so clowns who were in the race in SPIRIT the economy and the huge economic late 2015 polluting our airwaves any- inequality gap. In the same way that more. I am so happy that Wisconsin FILLED the Civil Rights movement animated Sen. Scott Walker is no longer spread- the 1960s and feminism surged in the ing his anti-union venom and Carly 1970s and 80s and gay rights broke Fiorina, a pretender of a candidate PRAYER through in the aughts, I believe eco- if there ever was one, has taken her GUIDED nomic justice has become the singu- dour view of Planned Parenthood and lar theme of the teens. of other progressive causes and gone Minimum wage, paid sick leave, back to what we hope will be a quiet, A HOUSE OF PRAYER FOR ALL NATIONS LOVE maternity and paternity leave. secluded retirement. 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YOUTH LEADERS ON THE MOVE GO TO ALBANY On Friday, February 12, members of Youth Leaders on the Move met at the Christopher Columbus Educational Campus, 925 Astor Avenue, where they departed for a weekend in Albany to meet with leaders of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Gloria Bent, assistant director at NCBH, and Nadine Holmes performs a dance honoring Legislative Caucus. Dr. Gregory Calliste, who was honored dur- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Kerry Campbell, assistant principal of the Christopher Columbus Educational Campus, ing the celebration. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi co with members of Youth Leaders on the Move before they head to Albany. Photo by Edwin Soto BPECA, HASSELL-THOMPSON’S CRIME MARCH Bronx Park East Community Association and Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson hosted a March Against Crime event last Saturday, February 27 at Bronx Park East and Waring Avenue. The event symbolized community solidarity against recent instances of crime in the local area and throughout the nation. Fellowship Tabernacle Church’s Pastor Jay Gooding speaks to the group before the march. Members of the Bronx Park East Community Association lead the way during Saturday’s Photo by Walter Pofeldt march. Photo by Walter Pofeldt BRONX SCHOOLS CAPTURE TOP HOOP HONORS Schools from the Bronx recently participated in the 10th annual New York City Council and Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation Three-on- Three Student Basketball Tournament, the largest 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in New York City. The tournament, which was held at Avia- tor Sports in Brooklyn and Hooperstown in Mount Vernon, saw Castle Hill Middle School win in both the Boys and Girls middle school divisions. In the boys high school division, the Bronx High School for Teaching & the Professions captured top honors. The winning girls team from Castle Hill Middle School. Photo courtesy of Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 49 • City Island Library Events...... 51 • Salsa Legends At Lehman College...... 51 • Do You Remember - Miller Huggins...... 52 Upcoming BAE concert Violinist Stephanie with the world’s most eminent certo and Romances on period Chase, pianist Michele Co- orchestras, among them the instruments, which features hen and the Bronx Arts En- New York Philharmonic, Chi- her own cadenzas and has been semble’s 2015 Young Bronx cago Symphony, London Sym- declared “one of the 20 most Artist co-winner Clayton phony, American Classical Or- outstanding performances in Stephenson will perform chestra, Atlanta Symphony, the work’s recording history”. with the Bronx Arts Ensem- National Symphony (Mexico), She has also premiered mu- ble on Sunday, March 6 at 3 Hanover Band, San Francisco sic by composers that include p.m. at 620 West 252 Street. Symphony, and Hong Kong Joan Tower, Earl Kim, Edward The program includes De- Philharmonic. Ms. Chase’s per- Applebaum, Yehudi Wyner, bussy’s Sonata for Violin formances have been rewarded Richard Pearson Thomas, and and Piano, Beethoven’s Pi- with a top medal at the Tchaik- Taavo Virkhaus. ano Trio in D Major, Op. 70 ovsky Competition in Moscow As a music educator, she No. 1 (“Ghost”), Liszt’s Après and a prestigious Avery Fisher gives master classes through- une Lecture de Dante and Career Grant. out the United States and Dvorak’s String Quartet in F A remarkably versatile art- teaches violin at New York Uni- Major, Op. 96 (“American”). ist, Chase excels in the vir- versity’s Steinhardt School. Tickets are $25 and include tuoso’s repertoire and con- She is also the co-founder and Violinist Stephanie Chase, who will perform on Sunday, March 6. an intermission reception to temporary music as well as Artistic Director of the Music meet the artists. Discounts historically-informed perfor- of the Spheres Society. Since Thousand Islands Interna- appeared in a solo performance of 10% - 30% are available on mance practice, and she offers a 2012 she has served as a music tional Piano Competition (2013) at Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, advance online tickets sales. diverse repertoire of over sixty advisor to Dover Publications. and LISMA International Pi- Lincoln Center and as soloist at For more information visit- major works for violin and or- Pianist Clayton Stephenson ano Competition (2013), and Midwest Young Arts Summer www.bronxartensemble.org chestra, from Bach to Zwilich. attends the Juilliard School presents a yearly solo recital Music Summit at the Ravinia or call 718 601-7399. A specialist in Beethoven’s Pre-College Division, and is at Paul Recital Hall at the Juil- Festival in Chicago. His teacher Chase has performed in 25 music, Chase made the fi rst re- a junior at the Dalton School. liard School. 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Montañez (with There will be two one hour ses- Résumé Writing Workshop and day, March 19, at 8 p.m. Produced by Pablo Milanes) won the 2006 Latin sions; each with a limit of four stu- Online Job Search: Designed to as- Lehman Center and Leo Tizol. Grammy Award for Best Traditional dents. Registration required: In-per- sist in creating a new or updated re- Lehman Center for the Perform- Tropical Album for AM/PM Lineas son. sume. ing Arts is on the campus of Lehman Paralelas. NEW-PSS Circle of Care: Care- Topics include cover letters and College/CUNY at 250 Bedford Park Also in 2006, he released Salsa givers Support Group: Join is for a resources for job opportunities. A Boulevard West. Con Reggaeton hitting #2 on both the new Circle of Care Lounge, a six- fl ash drive is required to save your Tickets are $65, $55, $50 and can Tropical and Latin Tropical album week support group for family care- work. Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. be purchased by calling the Lehman charts. 2007’s hard hitting salsa al- givers. Participants will share tips, to noon. Center box offi ce at (718) 960-8833. bum El Godfather De La Salsa was ideas and challenges, while offering One-On-One: Computer and Tab- Low-cost on-site parking available also a success. each other encouragement. Monday, let Assistance. Stop in or call to make for $5. * * * March 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 1 to 2:30 an appointment for one hour of per- Miranda, the most recorded Salsa For information regarding any of p.m. sonalized instruction that addresses singer in the world, recorded his the City Island Library events, call Afternoon Computer Lab: These your questions and concerns. fi rst hit single, “Rumbón Melón”, (718) 885-1703 sessions will be geared toward adult Saturday Afternoon Movies/Lec- with Joey Pastrana’s Orchestra when Designing A Dream City: If you students who’ve already learned the tures: 1 p.m. March 5: Frida; March he was 17, which led to being hired as could create your own city what basics, and are ready to begin tack- 12: Evita; March 19: Women’s His- lead singer by bandleader Larry Har- would it have? Would there be a play- ling more specifi c questions. tory Presentation: The Anne Hutchi- low. ground? How would you get from Every Thursday from noon to 1:30 son Year- Has a woman been a posi- Together they co-authored the place to place? Where would you p.m. tive role model in your life or are you Latin Boogaloo album El Exigenta live? Island Writers-Creative Writing a great woman with a story to tell? (1967), and Miranda headlined the Let your imagination run wild Group. Come on in to the City Island Li- record Orquesta Harlow Presenta a and create your very own city in this This is a group for all who are in- brary and share your stories. This Ismael Miranda in 1968. four-session workshop series using terested in writing professionally or presentation, led by local historian Over the next fi ve years, he made LEGO® bricks! Thursdays, March 3, personally. Come check us out. It’s Toby Liederman, will be followed by seven albums. Miranda also began March 10, and March 17, all at 3 p.m. free and special! Meets every Tues- a documentary on Anne Hutchinson; performing and recording with the Circle Time: Children from birth day at 1 p.m. and March 26: Selma. newly formed Fania All-Stars in to 3 years old and their caregivers Computer Q & A: Tuesday morn- For further information and 1969, and as the youngest artist in can enjoy interactive stories, songs, ings are all about the basics. “How events in other branches, check the group, he was given the nickname and fi nger plays while spending time do I turn a computer on?” “How do I www.nypl.org. “El niño bonito de la Salsa” (The with other toddlers in the neighbor- pretty boy of Salsa). Miranda sang on hood. 17 of their albums and appeared with There is a limit of 15 children and them in movies. their caregivers per session. Space In 1973, along with Frankie Rodri- is limited on a fi rst come/fi rst serve guez, Joe Santiago, Nicky Marrero, basis the day of the program. Every cross town Nelson González and Oscar Hernán- Tuesday at 11 a.m. dez he formed his own band, the Or- Read & Play: Children from birth 718-597-3450 FAX: questa Revelación, and released the to 3 years old and caregivers can take 718-597-1978 diner 718-597-2097 Salsa masterpiece album Así Se Com- part in wonderful stories, discover pone Un Son. amazing toys, and meet new friends He has been honored with three in this fun, informal program. There Grammy nominations, one platinum is a limit of 15 children and their and eight gold albums, and countless caregivers per session. Space is lim- international honors. ited on a fi rst come / fi rst serve basis The year 2012 saw the release of A the day of the program. Every Fri- Man and His Music: El Nino Bonito day at 11 a.m. and he has also been recording and Craft-A-Way: Drop in and partici- performing worldwide with the Salsa pate in creating projects related to Giants. a theme or holiday. Ages 1-4. Friday, In September 2014 Miranda re- March 18 from noon to 1 p.m. leased his 41st album, Son 45, which Ceremonial Origins of Salsa: This features collaborations with Bobby program presents instruments, mu- Valentin, Richie Ray and Roberto sic, and lyrics used in the African, Roena. The album’s title track rose to Taino and Spanish Catholic rituals the number one spot on the Billboard that provide a base for Salsa. Pre- DELIVERY HOURS Tropical Songs chart. sented by Jose Obando. MONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM-11PM Montañez, nicknamed “El Godfa- Recommended for ages 12 to 18 SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8AM-11PM ther de la Salsa” and known for his years old. Friday, March 11, 3 p.m. rich, powerful vocals, was lead vo- After School Lounge: Come to the BREAKFAST calist of the legendary salsa group El library after school for studying and Gran Combo, producing 37 albums. a chance to unwind. LUNCH In 1977 he replaced Oscar D’León Every Monday-Thursday from 3 to in the popular Venezuelan orchestra 5 p.m. La Dimension Latina, recording eight Friday After School Activities: 3 DINNER albums in three and a half years. p.m.: March 4 - Women’s History Let- OPEN 24 HOURS THURSDAY, During this same period, Monta- ter (The kids will write a letter de- ñez contributed vocals to the three scribing any important woman in FRIDAY & SATURDAY superb Puerto Rico All Stars salsa their life, and we can retype them and albums Puerto Rico All Stars (1977), make them into a display); March 18 Los Profesionales (1978). - Agar.io Competition; and March 25 - BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 51 Miller Huggins, fi rst Yankees manager I took this photograph of Tony Morante of the New York Yankees in Monument Park of the old Yankee Stadium on April 6, 2000. He’s standing between the monuments of cess to the team. use their fi eld. When the Polo Lou Gehrig and Miller Hug- In the interim, there was a Grounds was rebuilt in 1913, gins after fi lling me in on lot of wheeling-dealing going the Giants returned the favor some details about the park. I on behind the scenes in profes- by allowing the Highland- believe him to be the greatest sional baseball. Frank Far- ers to use the fi eld. Since the living expert on the Yankees rell and Big Bill Devery saw latter was no longer on high and the park they called home an opportunity and sought to ground, they began using the for so many years. fi nd a foothold in New York. name New York Yankees. Lou Gehrig needs no expla- They moved their Balti- Farrell and Devery sold nation but newer fans may not more Orioles to Hilltop Park the team to Colonel Jacob Ru- be as familiar with Miller Hug- not far from the Polo Grounds pert and “Cap” Huston in 1915 REPRINTED FROM 3/8/2012 gins. Miller James Huggins in New York after much fi - and a new era in Yankee base- was born in Cincinnati, Ohio nagling with the Giants who ball came to life. When Rup- on March 27, 1879. Although tried to keep them out and pert brought Miller Huggins Tony Morante of the New York Yankees poses between the monuments he had a law degree, baseball had already managed to ac- on board in 1918, “Cap’ Hus- of Lou Gehrig and Miller Huggins in Monument Park of the old Yankee was his fi rst love and even in quire the best players. The ton strongly disagreed feel- Stadium. I took the photo on April 6, 2000. those days a good player was new team established in 1903 ing that he may have been a paid more than a practicing was called the Highlanders good ball player but did not Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Bob Meusel to be called Monument Park lawyer. He managed to snag because of their home fi eld in distinguish himself as a man- and Tony Lazzeri were among in 1976. a spot as second baseman for Harlem Heights between 165th ager and Huston had already the players he acquired while Huggins died of erysipelas the Cincinnati Reds in 1904 and 168th streets. They were pegged Wilbert Robinson for managing the team which (blood poisoning) at St. Vin- even though he was only 5’6” offi cially called the New York that position. That was among moved to the Bronx when Yan- cent’s Hospital at 3:15 p.m. on which was small for a profes- Americans but Jim Price, a the reasons for the dissolving kee Stadium was built in 1923. September 25, 1929 after man- sional baseball player. He sports editor gave the team a of their partnership. Huggins was inducted into the aging the Yankees for 12 sea- proved to be a very successful nickname, Yanks or Yankees Huggins proved Rupert’s Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964 sons. He was only 50 years player and remained with the just to save space in head- judgment was sound as he and the monument pictured old and perhaps the most well- team through 1909. Then from lines. Never underestimate went on to help put together here was erected in Center known name in baseball at the 1910 to 1916, he played for the the power of the press. a championship team and led Field in front of the fl ag pole time. Bob Shawkey (1890-1980), St. Louis Cardinals. He was The Polo Grounds burned the Yankees to six American on May 30, 1932 but was moved a former pitcher, was named as named player-manager in 1913 down in 1911 and the High- League pennants and three to the area shown in the ac- his replacement and managed but failed to bring much suc- landers allowed the Giants to World Series trophies. 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Photo by Silvio Pacifi co CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL REHEARSES ‘IN THE HEIGHTS’ Students from Cardinal Spellman High School recently rehearsed for the production of ‘In the Heights’ in the school’s auditorium Since October, the young actors and actresses have been preparing for opening night, which will take place at the school on Friday, March 11 at 8 p.m. The show will run two more days, Saturday, March 12 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 13 at 3 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.cardinalspellman.org by clicking on the link to buy tickets. For further information and details, email: [email protected] or telephone (718) 881-8000 ext. 214 Students from Cardinal Spellman High School take to the stage and put their acting talents on display during the rehearsal. Photo courtesy of Cardinal Spellman High School UNION COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OPENS VN OFFICE Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and Union Community Health Center celebrated the Wednesday, February 17 grand opening of UCHC’s Van Nest Center at 2016 Bronxdale Avenue. The new site received funding through the city’s Caring Neighborhoods initiative, a far reaching program aiming to increase health care access in many under- served neighborhoods. Dr. Douglas York (l), UCHC CEO and Assembly- man Gjonaj cut right during UCHC’s ribbon- cutting ceremony. Photo courtesy of UCHC 54 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 BTR Lenore loves this King Tut tomb! On Nov. 26, 1922, Howard you wander through room af- lessly, searching for Tut’s tomb. family — his grandfather was Carter took out the little chisel ter room of amazing artifacts, Carnarvon was about to call it a great and beloved ruler, his his grandmother had given with the special excitement of quits when Carter begged him dad reversed everything the him on his 17th birthday when seeing them just the way they for one more season of fund- grandpa had done, even chang- he, an English lad, was already were when fi rst discovered. ing. Reportedly worried that ing the country’s religion and obsessed by ancient Egypt. The room full of “amazing Carter would fi nally fi nd the capital, then Tut changed all it Now pushing 50, a middle-aged things” that Carter saw looks tomb just when he pulled out, back — the young king doesn’t archeologist who had seemed exactly like the attic of an ec- the earl signed another check. seem so unreachable. You see promising, then washed up, centric aunt. There are beds (And, weirdly enough, you can the tiny coffi n that contained then possibly promising again, shaped like animals, wheels see how the Earl could have af- his stillborn daughter. You Carter was standing in a hole leaning against each other like RHYMES forded this hobby if you watch learn there were fl owers still in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, a bunch of ancient bike tires, Public Television: Downton on his casket when Carter un- sweating. trunks, stools, vases and — oh WITH CRAZY Abbey is fi lmed in his modest covered it. Hoping against hope, he yes — a baby throne made out C\efi\Jb\eXqp little home.) Then you exit back to the tapped his childhood chisel of gold. It is sitting in the back, But back to Eg y pt: At around modern kingdom of New York on the underground doorway abandoned as any highchair the time of this fi nal, funded City, dazzling, magnifi cent, of what looked like it could be you’d put in your attic once actually had another name on season, one of Carter’s minions invincibl.e And you wonder: a tomb, or at least some kind your child-king outgrew it. it: “Tutankhamun.” The later — a boy who brought jars of wa- Who will wander the exhibit of repository. Once he fi nally Weirdest of all are the doz- pharaoh had chiseled off Tut’s ter to the workers — dug into about us? made a hole, he poked a candle ens of egg-shaped containers name off the front and replaced the sand to make a little hole to Discovery King Tut at (417 through. slightly larger than footballs. it with his own — missing Tut’s hold one of the jars. He always Fifth Ave at 38th Street. Mon. “Can you see anything?” These held food for the after- name on the back. did this, to make them stand – Thurs, 11 am – 7 pm; Fri- asked his companion and bene- life — the sacred lunch boxes of An ancient cup also in- upright. But this time, his hand day, 11 am – 9 pm; Saturday, 10 factor, George Herbert. their day. scribed with Tut’s name made hit a smooth, fl at surface. am-9 pm; Sunday, 10 am – 7 pm “Yes,” Carter replied.” Won- As you wind your way Carter increasingly certain It was the top of a long-bur- http://www.tutnyc.com). $27 for derful things.” through the exhibit, chock- that history had not accounted ied staircase. The rest is an- adults; $17 for children (aged And I just saw them, too: The a-block with dazzling golden for King Tut, and neither had cient history. But the exhibit is 5–16); $22 for seniors, college gold and glories — and tchotch- coffi ns and surprising hiero- archeologists. But who was so vibrant, this history doesn’t students, AAA, military; $15 on kes — of King Tut’s tomb. glyphics (including a whole Tut? There was no other trace feel that far removed. In an era Museum Mondays; and $65 for At the Discovery of King wall done in a baboon motif), of him. If he had ruled, where when ISIS is blowing up monu- a “Family 4 Pack” (2 child mini- Tut, a midtown exhibit that your audio guide informs you was he buried? Why had no ments because it wants to erase mum). faithfully recreates exactly of the fact that Carter had been one found him yet? Carter con- the past, Tut’s successor chis- Lenore Skenazy is a key- what Carter saw when he be- searching for King Tut’s tomb vinced Herbert, the fi fth Earl of eling his name off of statues note speaker and author and came the fi rst human in 3,000 ever since he learned that the Carnarvon, to fund his search, seems familiar. 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Often, Action Revolutionary Armed ferent countries in Asia and the West- years. The question is why the Presi- the relatives of those Forces of Colombia ern Hemisphere” including Cuba. dent believes it is appropriate to travel detained are never in- (FARC).” Capital Hill Cubans notes that there now. formed of their loved Association Another issue noted “Throughout the year, the Castro re- U.S. Cuban relations, already rocky ones’ whereabouts. Ac- in the 2013 terrorism gime has continued to host and harbor following Fidel Castro’s alliance with cording to the Cuban report that has been Russian spy ships tasked with monitor- the USSR, took a dramatic turn for the Commission for Human Rights and mentioned for many years is Cuba’s ing sensitive U.S. defense networks… worse when Havana decided to serve National Reconciliation (Comisión harboring of fugitives wanted in the The Russian research ship Yantar has as a forward base for Moscow’s nu- Cubana de Derechos Humanos y Rec- United States. The report maintained been tracked from the northern Atlan- clear missiles in 1962. A little known onciliación Nacional), there were 768 that Cuba provided such support as tic near Canada since late August as it postscript to that event, detailed by “politically” motivated detentions in housing, food ration books, and medi- makes its way south toward Cuba. De- the World Press was Castro’s attempts August 2015 alone – up from 674 in July cal care for these individuals. U.S. fu- fense offi cials familiar with reports on to retain 100 tactical nuclear weapons 2015. “ gitives from justice in Cuba include the Russian ship say the Yantar is be- even after the Soviets were forced to The situation, since Mr. Obama’s convicted murderers and numerous hi- lieved to be gathering intelligence on withdraw by a U.S. naval blockade. opening to the Castro regime, has be- jackers, most of whom entered Cuba in underwater sensors and other equip- The Cuban regime wasn’t just a pas- come worse, not better. the 1970s and early 1980s.16 For exam- ment used by U.S. nuclear submarines sive host. Havana urged Moscow to It’s not just what the Castro re- ple, Joanne Chesimard, also known as based at Kings Bay, Georgia. The sub- launch an atomic strike against Amer- gime does inside its own nation that’s Assata Shakur, was added to the FBI’s marines, their transit lanes and train- ica. a problem for the U.S.—it’s actions di- Most Wanted Terrorist list on May 2, ing areas stretch from the coastal base Despite the President’s claims that rectly endangering America need to 2013. Chesimard was part of militant through the Atlantic to Europe.” signifi cant progress has been made, be taken into account. group known as the Black Liberation Fox News reports that Cuban troops the facts speak otherwise. The Castro The Congressional Research Ser- Army. In 1977, she was convicted for are operating in Syria, manning Rus- regime continues to oppress its people, vice notes that “On April 14, 2015, the the 1973 murder of a New Jersey State sian tanks as they attack rebel forces and continues to support terrorism. In President announced his intention Police offi cer and sentenced to life supported by the United States. addition, it has again become an out- to rescind the terrorism designation in prison. Chesimard escaped from Cuba oppresses its own people, sup- post for the Russian military in the (Cuba had remained on the State De- prison in 1979, and according to the ports terrorism, and enthusiastically western hemisphere. partment’s list of state sponsors of FBI, lived underground before fl eeing acts as a forward base for the dan- Amnesty International reports terrorism since 1982) from the gov- to Cuba in 1984.17 In addition to Chesi- gerous and aggressive Putin regime. that “Peaceful demonstrators and hu- ernment of Cuba, a decision that was mard and other fugitives from the President Obama needs to explain why man rights activists are routinely de- fulfi lled by the Secretary of State on past, a number of U.S. fugitives from he believes it is appropriate to travel to tained for exercising their rights to May 29, 2015.” This is contrary to the justice wanted for Medicare and other Cuba, and why he continually and in- freedom of expression, association, as- evidence. types of insurance fraud reportedly correctly states that conditions there sembly and movement. Activists are Another Congressional report have fl ed to Cuba in recent years. have improved. often detained to stop them from at- noted that “In its 2013 terrorism re- The danger is even greater than Contact COMACTA at nycommu- tending public demonstrations or pri- port (issued in April 2014), the State terrorism. [email protected]; tune into our vate meetings. Independent journal- Department stated that Cuba has long The Diplomat reports that “A se- radio broadcasts at amfm247.com, and ists reporting on these detentions are provided safe haven to members of the nior Russian defense offi cial has an- visit our website at comactainc.com. BY RAPHAEL SCHWEIZER March Against Crime This whole month, Team B-PECA will be taking a bite out of crime by ‘Promoting the Power of Positivity’. Join Bronx Park East Community Association each Saturday in March for a positive, uplifting ‘March Against Crime’ winding through every block of our communities: Allerton Avenue, much more possible. Guaranteed. So Pelham Parkway and into Van Nest please, come out and take part. You and neighboring communities. won’t regret it. Meet at Bronx Park East and War- Stay in Touch ing Avenue at 3 p.m. each Saturday There are lots of upcoming events to take part in the march. There will and activities, so please go to our web be free hot refreshments and food, page at www.facebook.com/bxpark- courtesy of our Pakistani neighbors east to stay updated. You don’t need a at ‘Bronx Comunity Council’, as well facebook account to access the page. as music, chants, and so much fun. Our next monthly meeting is Bring the kids. Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. inside Who are we? 2401 White Plains Road, featuring our On Saturday, March 12 we will councilman, Ritchie Torres. conclude our weekly march at Bronx Say something! 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In an effort to be able to on Tuesday, February 2, to step up and donate their Annual Blood Drive is Sat- reach everyone in an emer- our guest speaker was John time and ideas to make our urday, March 12 from 10 a.m. gency situation only, we have Doyle, who is running for City special community an even vegetable delivery begins on to noon. established a directory for Council in 2017 (currently better place to live. Please at- Monday, June 6. Breakfast with the Easter Locust Point residents via Jimmy Vacca’s seat). John tend our meetings and let us The next event will be our Bunny is Saturday, March 26 email. There will be forms has been a longtime friend of know what you think. St. Patty’s Day Party (Sham- at 10 a.m. Not to be outdone, available at the meetings Locust Point and one of our Once again, the CSA has rock Slam) on Friday, March Friday, April 1. will be ‘Ital- or you can send your infor- most ardent supporters. He been voted on and accepted 11. Donation is $25 and kids ian Night’. Details will fol- mation to Ann Kelly at ann. gave a good speech outlining to continue at the civic cen- under 10 are free. That in- low. [email protected]. his plans for our community ter for the year 2016. The fi rst cludes a traditional Irish Classes at the civic are as Thanks for reading. BY MARY JANE MUSANO 7:30 p.m. at P.S. 14. The FDNY answer is glyphosate, which joying our gardens. I hope you Thank you to all of our will be there to discuss fi re is known to cause kidney and will choose a natural weed members that have sent in safety. They will have free liver problems even at very low killer or at least one without their membership dues. We smoke detectors available for level exposure. Studies have glyphosate. Check the herbi- waiting until our meeting on those members that need one. shown that very tiny amounts cides you already have and if Thursday, March 10 so that A smoke detector can save of Roundup added to rats’ wa- it contains glyphosate, round those that have not paid can your life so please take advan- ter-a dose many thousands of it up and throw it out. do so at the meeting. After tage of this free offer. We hope times lower than what is al- I wish it was that easy to that date, if you have not paid to see you at the meeting. gerous but in recent years we lowed in U.S. drinking water- preserve our health. Think of your dues, your Bronx Times Roundup have seen sales of this herbi- spurred kidney and liver dam- the fact that in all probability Reporter subscription will be I thought that everyone cide explode worldwide. It is age. The studies also showed everything you eat will prob- cancelled because we just can- knew about the controversy the most heavily used farm that exposure to Roundup can ably contain bits of this wide- not afford to pay them if you surrounding Monsanto’s her- chemical in the history of the cause birth defects and it pre- spread toxin. have not paid us. Remember, bicide, known as Roundup, world. Scientists are saying vents the proper functioning Well, here’s another reason a subscription to the BTR is but in talking to friends and that soon every human being of hormones. As you probably to join our local CSA, right $15 and your dues are just $10, neighbors about this very will have been exposed to this expect, many scientists feel here in Locust Point. Go to which is a very good deal. dangerous weed killer I real- toxic chemical. That, they say, that is also may be a carcino- www.stoneledge.farm and Next Meeting ize that another warning is is cause for concern. gen. fi nd out how to get local, or- Our next membership needed. So, what is in Roundup that Spring is right around the ganic products. We’d love for meeting will be on the 10th at Roundup was always dan- makes it so dangerous? The corner and soon we will be en- you to join us. BY LYNN GERBINO civil and labor rights and a placed on CB 10 once again. I If you have not yet sent Our next meeting will be host of other important is- am asking you to bring all of in your dues, please do so. held on Tuesday, March 29 at sues. All are welcome, in- the solicitations from real es- You can send a check for $15 7:30 p.m. at the Villa Barone cluding new members. We tate agents to and, more im- to: Throggs Neck Homeown- Manor. Our guest speaker hope you join us. portantly, if you receive un- ers Association, P.O. Box 25, will be Joel Balavram, senior Once again, members solicited calls please mark Throggs Neck Station, Bronx, consumer frauds representa- have been bringing into me down day and time and who NY 10465. tive from NYS Attorney Gen- solicitations from real es- called you and what they You can reach us by call- eral Eric Schneiderman’s of- tate agents asking them to said. ing (718) 823-0327 or leave a fi ce. Balavram will speak sell their houses. Unfortu- on Community Board 10 has Armed with this docu- message on our Facebook about protecting yourself nately, we cannot stop them expired. Senator Jeff Klein mentation, we will try to once page, Throggs Neck Home- from consumer frauds, se- from doing this because the has taken up the mantle of again get the non-solicitation owners Association. nior scams, internet safety, non-solicitation order placed helping us to get these orders orders in place. Enjoy the week. BY PAUL GOLLUSCIO though I have been, once BY TONY SALIMBENE Hello all. again, passed over for grand OK, so I said March The next post meeting marshal, I will be in attand- 29. A typo, thinking about will be on Saturday, March 5 ence rooting on the march- March and no more snow. at 1 p.m. Let’s make it a big ers from the sidewalk and I’ll let you know of the re- one. will hoist a few in the name sults of the parks meeting I composed a letter in the of the Patron Saint of The and any impact on our vet- commander’s name to mem- Old Sod. King Kong opened in NYC erans park. bers in arrears regarding I have been in contact on March 2, 1933. Fay Ray The correct date is dues. with family members of a screamed 53 times in that March 13 for the St. Pat- Until next time: That’s They will be receiving deceased vet regarding res- move by my actual count. rick’s Day Parade. Meet about it, more on new efforts that soon. toration of medals due him. On March 3, 1931, ‘The up at Lafayette Avenue and for veterans services soon. Dues are $50 for the year. This is what we do. This is Star Spangled Banner’ be- East Tremont Avenue about Now, I leave you more room If you have died, please no- not a chore. came our National Anthem. 11:30 a.m., step off at noon. for Doc Paul’s trivia. tify the post so that our re- If anyone out in Bronx Who wrote it and where and cords may be adjusted. Times Reporter Land knows during what conflict? Please refrain from send- of a vet in need of assistance The U.S. Constitution S S ing nasty comments to the in getting due benefits, you went into effect on March 4, SHOP OUR CLASSIFIED commander regarding mem- have our number. Oh, okay, 1789. bers who have passed away. it’s (718) 822-8873. The ‘Boston Massacre’ PAGES EVERY WEEK AND We don’t know this. Short column this week. happened on March 5, 1770. 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I tell my guys if we get up on them, they are going to have that little bit of doubt in their mind.” JOE LODS ...... 69 PIPE DREAMS MANHATTAN LANDS By Sean Connolly Maybe it’s me but, doesn’t CARDOZO STAR WALKER it seem odd that the king of hearts is the only king with- out a moustache on a stan- BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI dard playing card. For months Aaron Walker didn’t have an answer to the The World Series of Poker question where he would be has released this year’s tour- playing basketball next season nament schedule. WSOP Ex- in college. The scholarship of- ecutive Director Ty Stewart fers came slow to the combo stated, “It’s hard to fathom guard. that this event can continue “A month ago and I didn’t to grow the way it has, but have any schools, that was with the schedule we’ve put pretty annoying when people together for this year, we are are asking where are you go- confi dent 2016 will be another ing to school.” Walker said. “I record-breaker at the WSOP.” really had no idea. I can’t tell This year’s buy in can cost as them.” low as $565 to $111,111. Start Until now. practicing and saving up if Manhattan College, which you want to win one of their offered him a little over the year bracelets. ago, was the only offer he had until a big January that brought NASCAR started their sea- ones from Canisius, Delaware son off at the Daytona 500 with and Siena and interest from a the closet fi nish in its history. host of other Division I schools. Denny Hamlin beat Martin The late comers couldn’t change Truex Jr. with a photo fi n- what Manhattan’s loyalty meant ish (0.010 second). Truex was to Walker, which was reinforced running second behind Matt by head coach Steve Masiello at- Kenseth in the fi nal 20 laps. tending some of Cardozo’s big- Then on the fi nal lap Hamlin gest games. made his move, Kenseth went “They just wanted me you to block but Hamlin passed know,” Walker said. “All the him and Truex to move in assistant coaches and the head the front. Truex and Kyle coach their eyes just lit when Bush jumped in line behind they see me. I never really felt as Kenseth got pushed back wanted before by schools.” to 14th fi nish. Hamlin is go- That feeling and a belief in ing to be a good champion, he how Masiello could improve his credited his win as a “TEAM game was more than enough to EFFORT”. Other notable convince Walker to commit to names is the famous 58th the Jaspers last week, just fi ve year was Dale Earnhardt Jr. days after his visit to Riverdale. two time Daytona 500 Cham- The 6-foot-1 Walker was ready pion led the race twice for to do it on the spot, but took his 15 laps. Then on lap 170 he father’s advice and waited to crashed. Dale said “I got loose make sure he was certain he and just busted my tale.” Six wanted to join the two-time de- Cardozo guard Aaron Walker verbally committed to basketball at Manhattan College next season. time Champion Jimmy John- fending MAAC champions. Photo by Robert Cole son had his worst fi nish ever “I felt like we were family al- by coming in 16th. ready,” he said.” It was a great round of the playoffs. was the fi rst coach to be that To have the opportunity to visit. I didn’t feel weird about Walker’s best performances persistent,” he said of Masiello. throw names out, it feels really Ruben Tejada’s broken leg anything. When I left I was of the year game in the two- “He was the head coach and great. I was just happy about last year in the playoffs is go- ready to commit. I was ready.” game SNY Invitational. He had he was showing up to all of my everything. To know what I ing to help change the game The Jaspers are getting one 20 points, eight rebounds, six games. I just showed how much am doing after high school is of baseball. When Chase Ut- of the top all-around guards in assists and four steals – with he wanted me.” a dream a come true to know ley tried to break up a double New York City and a true defen- Masiello courtside – in a 66- While Walker has been the I’ll be playing Division I bas- play by sliding and rolling sive stopper. Walker averaged 19 63 win over Christ the King in answer for the Judges during ketball. into the shortstop he broke points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 as- the fi nal. Walker was named their march to a PSAL Queens “To know what I am doing his leg. Players will now have sists per game in PSAL play. He the tournament MVP and was borough title and the top seed after high school is a dream to, ““ A runner sliding into has buzzer beaters at Cardozo to grateful his future coach was in the city playoffs has now a come true,” Walker to said. second has to make “a bona beat rival Christ the King and there to watch. has an answer for everyone “To know I’ll be playing Divi- Continued on Page 68 then Boys & Girls in the second “It meant a lot because he else – Manhattan. sion I basketball.” BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 67 Velocity Track Club New York at the Colgate Women’s Games WINSTON DINKINS won the long jump and took 3rd in the COACH / PRESIDENT 55 meter dash. Her sister Olivia Bur- What a challenging weekend Veloc- rell wasn’t going to let her younger ity Track Club New York had. On Sat- sister out do her, so she also won the urday, February 13th, we competed in long jump and took 2nd in the 55 meter the in Colgate Women’s Games fi nals dash in the 9 & 10 age division. Also in at the New Balance Track & Field Ar- the 9 & 10 girls division, Tiarra Jack- mory in Fort Washington NY. This son took 3rd in the 1 mile run and Mat- was the best of the best girls who ad- thiaus Love-Anderson took 2nd in the vance from the preliminary and semi boys 9 & 10 age division shot put. Don- fi nals meets. The most exciting race of tae Lindo, continues to be a force in the the day was Dominique Jackson in the 11 / 12 age division, he took 3rd in the 1 high school 200 meter race. The race mile run. Danielle Jackson is improv- was so close that the offi cials at the fi n- ing at every meet; she took 3rd place ish line couldn’t call the winner. Do- in 13 & 14 age division girls’ 400 meter minique took 2nd place with a time of race. In the high school girls division, 25.13 seconds and the winning time Dominique Jackson continues to rack was 25.12 seconds. Nariah Mathis left up medals, she won the 55 meter dash. it all on the track; she took 5th in the Jaelah Eargle, represented Monsignor Middle School 55 meter dash. Pearl Scanlan High School took 3rd in the Webster miss the fi nals, she had her 55 meter hurdles along with her team high school Inter-sectional champion- mate Alyah Lightbourne took 3rd in ship. Pearl won the high shot put and the 800 meter race. advance to the State Championship. Velocity Track Club New York had. On Saturday, February 13th, we competed in the in Col- Our next meet will be the on March Also representing Columbus High gate Women’s Games 5th, the Armory Youth Meet in Ft. School, Marion Osei-Boateng, Shanice Washington NY. This should be a good Watkins and Dylann Core who are Washington NY. It was a pack house coming up in two weeks. VTC was able tune up for the Nationals on March performed great, Shanice Watkins with teams from throughout the tri- to muscle up 14 medals. The following 11th – 13th. took 2nd at the fi nals clearing 5’2 ft state area. The events were: 3000, 1600, athletes’ medal: In the 8 & under divi- Velocity Track Club New York is in the high jump. With the advice of 800, 400, 200 and 55 meters dash. 55 me- sion, Pierce Parker & Dillon Hampton a 501C3 Non for profi t. 100% of your her Coach Yvonne Torrente, Shanice ters hurdles, long jump, weight throw, are regulars on the podium. Pierce donation will go to help our children. had her best jump during the Colgate shot put, triple jump, high jump, pole won the 1 mile race and Dillon took For additional information, you can Women’s Games. Great Job Ladies!!! vault and 4 x 200 relay. Medals were 2nd. Pierce also took 3rd in the 800 go to our web site Velocitytrack.org or On Monday, February 15, VTC com- given out to the top 3 athletes in their meter run. Brianna Burrell is only 7 contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins at peted in the Armory Youth Champi- event, age division / gender. This was years old and she is making noise in 914-441-6196 or email me at watclt@aol. onships presented by NYRR in Fort a great tune up the national qualifi er the 8 & under girls division. Brianna com. Pipe Dreams (Continued) from Page 67 empty. Maybe he was too busy trying brother Marc. In exchange for Staal, on and off the ice. He will be sorely fi de attempt” not just to slide into to get tickets to see the Grateful Dead the Rangers sent center Aleksi missed by everyone in the Rangers the base, but also to “remain on the at Citi Field. It seems that Jackson Saarela, who is currently playing in organization and throughout the base. Runners will not be allowed to is going to have a hard time keeping his native Finland, to Carolina along hockey world.” change their “pathway to the base” him in NY. Phil is also going to be in with New York’s second-round selec- The answers to last week’s ques- in the middle of a slide to break up a trouble trying to other top players to tions in each of the next two drafts. tions, are the other three players double play. Base runners can no lon- play at the Mecca. Players might like On a sad note NHL Hall of Famer whose number were retired by the ger use a “roll block” on an infi elder the club scene and nightlife. Along Andy Bathgate had passed away. His Mets are Tom Seaver (No. 41, retired to break up a double play. Essentially, with that life come the chance of be- list of accomplishments cannot be in 1988) and managers Gil Hodges that means they can’t start their slide ing shot. matched. He helped change the game (No. 14, 1973) and Casey Stengel (No. in midair and make contact with the The NY Rangers goalie Henrik of hockey. He wrote an article as a 37, 1965). The only NHL coaches who infi elder at or near the knee, with Lundqvist has become the team’s all- ghost writer with Dave Anderson of have more wins than Coach Ken either a leg, arm or the body, be- time record leader in saves 17,379. He The New York Times called ‘Atroci- Hitchcock are Scotty Bowman, Al fore they’ve made contact with the passed Mike Richter. What Ranger ties on Ice’, an article for True maga- Arbour, and Joel Quenneville have ground. If a runner makes contact Goalie was in third? Lundqvist got zine in which he warned that hockey’s more career wins. with the infi elder illegally, both he his 30th victory of the season with a “unchecked brutality is going to kill Congratulation to all the teams and the batter would be called out.” win over the St. Louis Blues 2-1. He somebody”. He was worried about all that played in the CYO basketball Some players and Managers don’t like joined Martin Brodeur and Patrick the spearing at the time. He was fi ned playoffs and Championship Games the new rule change. Just like when Roy as the only goalies in NHL his- $1000 by the NHL. At the time he only this past week end at Our Lady of they change the rules running into tory to have at least 30 wins in 10 dif- made $18,000 a year Andy once said, Mount Carmel and Villa Maria Acad- the catcher, people were against it. In ferent seasons. “Growing up, those “They changed the rule at the end of emy. Good luck to all the teams in the long run it protected the catchers. guys were guys I was watching and the year but they still didn’t give me their journey onto the State Cham- This rule will help protect the second now I’m up there with wins,” Lun- my $1,000 back. It burns my (butt) at pionships. The next round will be basemen and shortstops. Seems like dqvist said. “To me, it’s just a sign of times, but you have to stand up for against the Staten Island winners. the Mets have some history involving I’ve been given a chance for a lot of it. Sometimes, you’ve got to speak up Great job by Tony D’Angelo on an- second base, who were the two plyers years. I’ve been lucky to play with a for the betterment of hockey because other successful CYO basketball sea- involved in the 1973 NLCS game? lot of good players and been able to someone was going to get seriously son. Hopefully the Schools can bring The trade deadline for the NBA have a competitive team every year.” hurt.” Rod Gilbert said in a statement back some State Champions to the ended on 18th of February and Phil Henrik is a true team player, always “Andy set the bar for what it means to Bronx. Jackson did nothing to help Carmelo giving credit to others. The Rangers be a Ranger. He was a true innovator If there is something that you Anthony and the Knicks. The Zen made a trade with the Carolina Hur- of the game and my idol. As a young might like to see in upcoming articles Master had brought hope to the city ricanes’. They acquired their captain player, I was fortunate to have the op- or if you might like to make a com- when he fi rst came here. He made and face of the franchise Eric Staal. portunity to play with him and learn ment you can do so by emailing me at promises to Carmelo but has come up He gets to play with his younger from him. He was class personifi ed, [email protected]. 68 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 BTR Allen’s big second half powers Hayes to Archdiocesan crown Cardinal Hayes celebrates its second CHSAA Archdiocesan title in three years. Photo by Joseph Staszewski BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI “He clicked today in the second That’s my role on the team. It’s Showing up late worked out half.” defense.” for Clive Allen the second time Hayes earns a bye into the in- Baron Goodridge scored 17 at least. tersectional quarterfi nals and points for Cardinal Hayes and The Cardinal Hayes star beat the Ravens for the third Wilson led the Ravens with guard and teammate Pedro time this season. It avenges a 16. Washington, who battled Marquez sat the fi rst four min- loss to them in last year’s dioc- foul trouble, had 13 points and utes of the fi rst quarter because esan semifi nals. Even without Brian Adams chipped in 10. he was tardy for school earlier Allen on the court, the Cardi- St. Raymond was the fa- in the week. The pair raced to nals jumped out to an important vorite to win the crown in the the scorer’s table when it was 17-6 lead in the fi rst quarter. preseason, but the young Car- fi nally time to check in, but it “People always tell me you dinals gradually put things took Allen the rest of the half to can’t beat a team three times,” together and are playing fi nd his game and led his team Hayes coach Joe Lods said. “I their best basketball when it to their second CHSAA Archdi- tell my guys if we get up on them, matters most. Hayes has won ocesan title in three years. they are going to have that little 11 straight CHSAA games. “I came in with the mind set bit of doubt in their mind. Can “All the young kids started of just coming in and playing we beat them?” getting a lot of confi dence,” hard, so I guess I was a little bit The Ravens (16-11) rallied Allen said. “We just started too hyper,“ Allen said. “So I just back quickly and were lead- playing hard, playing as a showed down and played with ing 44-41 with 7:14 to play in the team and we just went on a my team.” game after a 3-pointer from Isa- roll after that.” A more composed Allen iah Washington. It was the last Monsignor Scanlan 68, scored 18 of his game-high 20 fi eld goal for St. Ray’s over the Fordham Prep 53: Saquan Sin- points in the second half to next 6:00 of play. Hayes (19-7) gleton scored 18 points to help power the top-seeded Cardinals took advantage with a 13-3 run the Crusaders rally from an to a 60-53 victory over rival and to grab a 54-47 advantage with seven-point halftime defi cit second-seeded Cardinal Hayes 1:12 go in the contest. Cardinal Hayes guard Clive Allen takes a jumper during the Archdiocesan in the CHSAA Class A quar- at Mount St. Michael on Feb. 27. The Cardinals were able to title game against St. Raymond. Photo by Robert Cole terfi nals. Jordan McAllister Allen’s teammates have total make the defensive stand thanks tallied 15 points and George confi dence he will always get it to the play of Brickhouse, who on Sidney Wilson, blocked a Lods called him the best defen- Pena added 14. Jordan Gaitley going eventually. also scored 11 points. He forced transition layup by Terrence sive player he has ever coached. paced Fordham Prep with 16 “We just know he is going three key stops in the fi nal 2:30 Trice and swatted away a three- “I got to do everything I points. Patrick Mahoney had to click sometime,” senior for- of the game to seal the win. point attempt by Omar Silverio got to do to help the team out,” 13 and Jack Maghak chipped ward Quran Brickhouse said. Brickhouse took a key charge with 25.6 left and Hayes up 56-51. Brickhouse said. “Big blocks. in 11. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 69 Wings fl y past Construction into semifi nals BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI second and third quarters. Jose Perez made scoring look so “That’s a good defensive effort,” effortless as his Wings team had Perez said. “We sat down and played Construction working every point. very good defense.” “When I don’t force the stuff and He came alive with Construction let the game come to me I’m more struggling to put the ball in the bas- productive,” Perez said. ket. After the Red Hawks pulled with The junior wing scored a game- in 35-24 on a try by Micaih Goosby high 20 point to lead No. 3-seeded (22 points) Perez scored six of the Wings comfortably past the No. 6 next seven Wings points to put the Red Hawks 62-48 in the PSAL Class advantage back to 42-25 with 1:52 to AA boys’ basketball quarterfi nals go in the third quarter. Boubacar at Baruch College on Feb. 28. Perez Kamissoko added 12 points and hit spot up jumpers, connected while Kevin Saylor chipped in seven for falling away in the post and attacked Wings. Wesley Nelson added 16 for the hoop in transition. the Red Hawks. “When he stays within himself Construction, got as close as 49-39 and he allows us to get him shots at the 4:57 mark of the fourth quar- and not try to create to0 much on his ter, but another Wings surge was own, those type of things happen,” enough to carry it to its seventh Wing coach Billy Turnage said. semifi nal and rematch of last year’s Perez allowed the defending city clash with Brooklyn-power Thomas champion Wings to grind out a win Jefferson at St. John’s University on on the other end. They led Construc- March 5. tion 26-21 half despite missing a ton It comes after losing three key se- of foul shots and methodically shut niors in Jessie Govan, Desure Buie their opponent down with a zone de- and Randy Corporan, but this group fense in the third quarter. Wings’ is far from satisfi ed. discipline and communication al- “These guys have done a tremen- lowed it to force jump shots, cre- dous job to his point with what we ate turnovers and outscore the Red lost last year,” Turnage said. “No Hawks 16-8 in the frame to take a 42- one expected us to be anywhere near 29 lead into the fourth. Construction where we are right now, but it is not scored a combined 16 points in the done…We want to win the city.” Wings guard Jose Perez rises up for a jump shot against Construction. Photo by Steven Schnibbe N_\epflËi\ pflËi\XcnXpj`e jkpc\ Stay informed & stay in style. Read the Bronx Times Reporterp newspapers Wings forward Malik Diallo (r.) blocks a shot against Construction. Photo by Steven Schnibbe 70 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 BTR Borough president’s capital budget funds Orchard Beach restoration From page 1 Commissioner Robert Moses by us- ing imported brown and white sand from the Rockaways, Sandy Hook and Northport to close the inlet of Le- Roy Bay. As part of this $8 million Works Progress Administration project, the landmarked 50-foot wide pavilion was constructed by NYC Parks with Ay- mar Embury II serving as an archi- tectural consultant on the project. More then 18,000 people attended Orchard Beach’s opening day on July 25, 1936, however the pavilion itself would not be completed until the fol- lowing year. In its heyday, Ultan explained the Art Deco designed building was uti- lized as two separate gender specifi c public bathhouses. This historic pavilion also in- cluded a 500-seat formal dining room, Borough President Diaz has committed $10 million from his capital budget to fund a mulit-phase $40 million restoration project for the a laundry service for rental towels landmarked Orchard Beach Pavilion. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co and bathing suits, changing rooms and indoor showers. the pavilion’s upkeep, Ultan said. restored the upper loggia and main In 2006, Orchard Beach Pavilion However, as the city faced a fi scal A $4.3 million project completed pavilion and added a new tent struc- was offi cially designated as a NYC crisis in the mid-1970s, NYC Parks in 1997 under Mayor Giuliani and ture and performance stage at the pa- Landmark by the Landmarks Pres- did not have enough money to fund Borough President Fernando Ferrer vilion’s lower section. ervation Commission. Two different buildings collapse during recent windstorm A construction crew cleans up a building collapse at the corner of East 183rd Street and Beaumont Avenue resulting from last week’s wind storm. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co From page 1 porarily displaced. tance, and did so by providing emer- building collapse on East 183rd families from a neighboring building Red Cross teams responded to the gency funds for basic necessities to Street and Beaumont Avenue, two were asked to evacuate and were tem- incident to provide emergency assis- both families. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 4-10, 2016 71 Walk-In After Hours Medical Care for the Entire Family Come in to treat sudden illnesses, pains, accidents or injuries that do not 4 ) 5 ) # CountCoununt ((nn *nionion CommunityCommuunity HHealthealth CenterCe F(R LIFE’" LI LE EMERGENCIE"! Quality walk-in medical care without an appointment. ! 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