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BY ROBERT CHRISTIE “A f fordable housing! No The Bronx Coalition for displacement! Good jobs! Lo- Community Vision - local or- cal hire! Real community par- ganizations banding together ticipation!,” they yelled back. to affect the Jerome Avenue Local residents believe Rezoning - held a town hall that once the rezoning oc- meeting on Thursday, March 2 curs, developers will come in to hear from council members and build market rate housing Vanessa Gibson and Fernando which could push out the res- Cabrera. idents who can’t meet the ris- At the public meeting coali- ing cost of living. tion members explained their In addition, there are many position while challenging the auto repair shops along Je- elected offi cials on where they rome Avenue that the coali- stood on the matter. tion believes developers will According to the city, the push out. plan will affect approximately The coalition has created a Activists expressed concerns about housing affordability, career track jobs, tenant and small business dis- 73 blocks - predominantly term sheet - highlighted by the along Jerome Avenue - from fi ve phrases the crowd chanted placement in light of the planned rezoning. Photo courtesy of CASA University Heights down to - which they are demanding Highbridge. city offi cials agree to before Gibson did not provide an ment sites. Cabrera stressed to those The rezoning would change the rezoning is approved. absolute answer to Moten’s Gibson stressed to those in in attendance that many times the neighborhoods from com- “As you know we have met question. attendance that she has con- elected offi cials have the most mercial to residential, creat- with city agencies many times “What I do not like to do tinued to express to city of- power at the 11th hour of nego- ing fear of gentrifi cation and over the last two years and so in most of my work is bet on fi cials what the community tiations. loss of jobs. far they have failed to meet a stack of cards when I don’t wants to get them behind the “I can tell you through ex- During the meeting, Local most of our core demands,” know what that deck looks rezoning. perience,” said Cabrera, “the 79 president Wayne Moten led Moten told Gibson and Ca- like,” said Gibson. “We have “If it means that when we biggest leverage we could ever the audience at the New Set- brera. received very little detail from get to ULURP and we are not have happens at the end.” tlement Community Center “Will you push the city to the administration on how able to support this particular “There’s something about in chanting the fi ve items the delay the [Uniform Land Use we’re going to achieve 4,000 plan in its current form then the urgency,” said Cabrera, Bronx Coalition wants in or- Review Process] if our de- units of housing and identify absolutely I will support de- “and there’s something about der to support the rezoning. mands aren’t met,” he asked. the actual sites.” laying ULURP,” said Gibson. creating a dynamic at the very He yelled to the crowd, “Will you stand with us and The city’s plan currently “I want to delay this project as end that (the city) will have to “We’re saying no to rezoning say ‘no’ to the city if they do projects 3,250 new housing much as I can because I want give in - they will have to give unless there is what?!” not meet our demands?” units on 113 potential develop- to get it right.” us what we’re asking for.” Improve your Our great rates really stack up. % English APY* 1 Year 1.00 Plus CD % APY* 2 Year 1.40 Plus CD % APY* 5 Year Limited 1.75 Plus CD Time Offers Take ESL at Bronx Community College Improve your speaking, pronunciation, comprehension and reading 800-772-1090 TALK TO ONE OF OUR BANKING EXPERTS TODAY. peoples.com ESL classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced students Evening classes (6–9 p.m.) 100 hours of instruction — only $110 Call for information: 718.289.5170
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 7 Row house fi re displaces 26 residents
BY ARTHUR CUSANO All but 1338 were ordered to A fast-moving fi re ripped be vacated by the NYC Depart- through a block of row houses ment of Buildings as their in- in the south Bronx on Wednes- vestigation continues. day, March 1, forcing 26 people The cause of the blaze has to seek temporary shelter. not been determined, accord- The fi re, which began in the ing to an FDNY spokesman. top fl oor of a two-story frame The four-alarm fi re drew ap- home at 1342 College Avenue, proximately 160 fi refi ghters to was called in to 911 at around battle the blaze, fi ve of whom 1:29 p.m. were injured at the scene. The fi re quickly raced down The fi re was under control the block via the common roofs by 3:31 p.m. of fi ve adjacent homes: 1338, One resident sustained mi- 1348, 1344, 1346 and 1340 Col- nor injuries and was treated at lege Avenue. Bronx Lebanon Hospital and
Nearly 160 fi refi ghters responded to the four-alarm blaze at 1342 College Avenue which affected fi ve adjacent homes. Photo by Edwin Soto
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 9 BY MICHAEL P. nevolent Association MCNERNEY in advance for their Join us this Sunday, continued efforts, and March 12, as the Coun- for allowing us to once try Club Civic Associa- again partake in this tion once again marches parade. For further in the annual Throggs details, please con- successful. Both people that cops are looking for Neck St. Patrick’s Day tact Event Commit- 43 Precinct are around 18-years-old. When last seen he was Parade. We have been a part of this tee chairwoman Angela Ryan at the wearing dark-colored clothing. The other was last Tuesday, February 7 at 4:35 p.m. -- A man parade for the past several years, number listed below. We will form up seen wearing a black and red leather coat, blue used an as-still-undetermined type of object to and we look forward to being a part in the vicinity of East Tremont Ave- jeans, black hat and a black sweater. enter an apartment building near East Tremont of many more to come. If you have not nue and Lafayette Avenue at 11 a.m., Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue. Once inside, participated in the past, then let me and the parade will kick off at noon. he took $585 worth of property and fled the area. assure you, you have missed out on a Parade marshals will be on hand to He has a light complexion, and is about five feet, 49 Precinct wonderful event. direct you to our exact location. We eight inches tall and weights about180 pounds. Wednesday, January 11 at 3:00 p.m.. -- A This event helps to further solid- look forward to seeing you there. He is believed to be between 25-years-old and rape was recorded when a women met a man in- ify the sense of community, and is The next general meeting of our 30-years-old. He was last seen wearing a red side a motel at 2990 Boston Road. She was re- an excellent example of Irish Cath- association will be on Wednesday, and black leather coat, blue jeans, black hat and sponding to an advertisement for models. The olic heritage and pride. As always, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. There will be a black sweater. we encourage our members to come representatives present from our lo- man cops are looking for threatened her with his out on this day, and show their com- cal elected offi cials offi ces, and we fist, put his hand on her neck, and then forcibly raped her. He is described as a black and about munal pride under the Country Club will have a full agenda to discuss five feet, ten inches tall. Civic Association banner. There is with our membership. 45 Precinct Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. no greater feeling then when you The meeting will be held at the Saturday, February 25 at 1:40 a.m. --A -- Cops received a report of a stolen purse. An march down East Tremont Avenue to Villa Maria Academy Cafeteria, robbery was attempted in front of 1449 Overing unknown woman entered 668 Allerton Avenue, a the cheers and applause of the days which is located at 3335 Country Club Street when two black men, apparently working medical facility, and took a purse belonging to a a team, tried to rip off a 23-year-old man. When revelers. Road. 34-year-old woman. The purse held $200, cred- the victim told the first suspect that he did not Therefore, with our several hun- The association can be reached via it cards and an iPhone. On Tuesday, February 14, have any money, the would-be robber threw a dred members on fi le, we encourage mail at P.O. Box 211, Bronx, NY 10465, 2017 the victim was notified that her stolen credit paint bucket at him. The victim then yelled for all members, and not only the execu- and via telephone at (718) 823-1814. card was used at a coffee shop at 1592 Westchester help and three males came to his aid. The vic- tive board, to come out and positively Please remember, “Take pride in Avenue. The women cops are looking for is black, tim and the good Samaritans attempted to re- represent our community. your community; your home extends about 30-years-old and 130 pounds. She was last strain the man who had approached the victim, We thank The Throggs Neck Be- beyond your property line!” seen wearing a green jacket. and a second who was a lookout, but were un- FOR ADVERTISING RATES AND INFORMATION CALL (718) 260-4593
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10 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 BTR BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
of newspapers. It is becom- mencement speech. and I highly suggest anyone Are we the ing more diffi cult to provide Unlike Nancy Pelosi, she who has questions or concerns enabler? real detailed coverage of local thought the organizers of the to follow the Facebook page. It news. Women’s March on Washing- is a free service to the commu- Weekly newspapers based ton were ‘fake feminists’. But nity and one I greatly appreci- Founded in 1981 by Dear editor, in the Bronx such as the Bronx Ole Nancy had nothing but ate. Michael Benedetto and John Collazzi So, you think you smell a Times and Bronx Times Re- praise for the “courageous or- Vincent Agovino CEO skunk. You could be wrong. porter provide more in depth ganizers of the Women’s March Les Goodstein The scent could be the mari- coverage of local news not who enabled women and their A great find! PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER juana that most kids are ex- found in major daily newspa- families to demonstrate our Jennifer Goodstein perimenting with these days. pers. values, our unity, and our good Dear editor, BRONX TIMES PUBLISHER Laura Guerriero But my issue is not the smell as Larry Penner spirit – in crowds that dwarfed My boiler broke. This mis- EDITOR much as the community which the inaugural turnout. fortune turned into a wonder- John Collazzi is being an ‘enabler’ to the ac- Hypocrisy Linda Sarsour, one of the ful experience. On a recommen- ASSIGNMENT EDITOR/REPORTER quisition of said ‘skunk weed’. top organizers of the march dation from a friend I called Patrick Rocchio If the community and police was also labeled a ‘fake femi- Giuliano Heating and Cooling. REPORTER/PHOTO EDITOR in action Rob Wirsing are trying to crack down on its nist’ by Ali. “Sarsour is hostile The owner himself came to my REPORTERS use, why in the hell are they al- Dear editor, to me — and not because she house a short time later. Arthur Cusano lowing the sale of Bamboo roll- President Trump spoke to knows me — but because she is He had the problem recti- Robert Christie ing paper in almost every bo- a joint session of Congress last a fake feminist”, she said. fi ed in minutes and my worries ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES dega in this neighborhood that Tuesday night and did you no- Sarsour, the executive di- relieved. I was treated with the Leonard Vigliotti Donna Marzi I’ve been to? To roll cigarettes? tice ‘ole Nancy P’ and the pro- rector of the Arab American utmost professionalism in a PRODUCTION I think not. Let’s wake up. gressive lady Democrats. They Association of New York, and kind and friendly manner. It’s Mauro DeLuca I’m tired of fi nding the little were all in white. How come? a proponent of Sharia tweeted nice to know that ‘Mom and ‘nickle’ and ‘dime’ plastic bags Pelosi led Democratic women in response to female critics Pop’ environment still exists in the streets and on the side- in wearing white, recalling the of Sharia, “I wish I could take here in our little corner of the walks of my neighborhood. suffragette movement. It was a their vaginas away- they don’t world. Guido Susi gimmick, used by Democrats I can’t say ‘thank you’ deserve to be women.” Subscribing Community Groups to suggest that Mr. Trump is a Sarsour, a Muslim activist, enough to Frank Giuliano but • Throggs Neck Home Owners Association Black & white, threat to our most basic free- is an ally of Mayor de Blasio. A I will quote one of my mom’s • Pelham Bay Taxpayers Community Assoc. doms. fawning profi le was published famous quotes: “He’s a great • Schuyler Hill Civic Association • Ferry Point Civic Association read all over Pelosi and her colleagues by the New York Times titled fi nd”. • Ferry Point Community Advocates decided before the President “Linda Sarsour, a Brooklyn Daniel E. Boyle • Chippewa Democratic Club • Throggs Neck Merchants Association Deare editor, Trump address, that they Homegirl in a Hijab.” President • Bronx Chamber of Commerce Happy 37th anniversary to would provide the media Obama named Sarsour one of Political axes • Korony American Legion Post 253 the Bronx Times and Bronx with virginal looking shots of his ‘Champions of Change’. • Locust Point Civic Association • Spencer Estate Civic Association Times Reporter. Daily news- women expressing their disap- Hey ‘black is white’ and to grind • Country Club Civic Association papers such as the Times, Post, proval of everything Trump. ‘up is down’ among the Demo- • Waterbury/LaSalle Community Association and Daily News concentrate on Mrs. P even took to twitter to crats. Sharia law and women’s • Samuel Young American Legion Post 620 • Westchester Square/Zerega Improvement international, Washington, Al- rally the ladies with “Tonight, rights—not an issue. Dear editor, Organization bany, City Hall, business and our Democratic #WomenWear- According to America’s A Bronx Times’ weekly col- • Morris Park Community Association • Bronx Park East Neighborhood Assoc. sports stories. They have few White in support of women’s ‘fake feminists’ President umnist decried the infl uence • Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance reporters assigned to cover lo- rights -- in spite of a @POTUS Trump is the real problem. of teacher’s unions on U.S. ed- • Chester Civic Improvement Association cal neighborhood news stories. who doesn’t!” That 18-year-old girl - forget ucational policy and the Dem- • Bronx Chamber of Commerce • Liberty Democratic Association These reporters have to com- Nothing like our rich Amer- about her - Pelosi and Sarsour ocratic party, using the de- Display Advertising Rates & Deadlines: A copy pete against colleagues for lim- ican ladies leading the fi ght for are too busy planning a ‘Day bunked, politically motivated of The Bronx Times Reporter Advertising Rates ited available print space. As a women’s rights. Without a Woman’ to protest ‘A Nation at Risk’ study as the is available on request. Display deadline is the Friday prior to publication. 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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 13 YouYou are eeligibleligible for a FREE 2016 tax preparation if you are single with no dependents and earn less than $30,000, or you file with dependents and earn less than $54,000. Enrique Gans (l) and Kelvin Shehu pose with Thiebaud’s book from the Acquavella Gallery. You must bring with you: P.S. 121 students’ artwork # Photo IDs # Social Security Cards or ITIN for everyone named on the Tax Return # W-2 and/or 1099 Statements for all jobs held in 2016 infl uenced by artist Thiebaud # If claiming child care expenses, bring documentation and care provider Tax ID Number BY STEVEN GOODSTEIN # Last year’s Income Tax Return and any other relevant tax information # Hard work pays off - and apparently, Form 1095A (if applicable) so does artwork! # Bank account information for direct deposit For the past month, about 700 stu- (account and routing numbers) dents at P.S. 121, The Throop School, participated in an art workshop that was highlighted on the school’s general bulletin board. It featured the students creations based on the works of famous painter Wayne Thiebaud. Thiebaud holding a picture of the bulletin The workshop involved students from grades K-5 who where learning board and P.S. 121’s two art teachers, Gio- about Thiebaud and how he used every- vanna (l) and Tsapatsaris. day objects, such as cupcakes, hot dogs, Photos courtesy of P.S. 121 The Throop School gumball machines and lipstick, in his pop artwork. a letter thanking us made it real for After learning the nuances of Thie- the students - and therefore, that much baud’s art style and techniques, stu- more thrilling for them,” said Gio- dents attempted to recreate his artwork vanna Tsapatsaris. “The biggest lesson through their own eyes. that the students learned during this Many of the artworks simulated whole process was that art can be a part Thiebaud’s style. of everyday life, and can also lead to ca- About 50 drawings and other art- reer paths. It also taught them to work work were added to the bulletin board together while solving problems at the which was titled ‘Learning Today For same time.” Space is limited. A Better Tomorrow’ at the top. “This activity was fun - and it was After completing the bulletin dis- so worth it when we received the letter Call today to make an appointment play, the school reached out to Thie- back from him,” said third grader Kel- baud, writing him a letter and sending vin Shehu. “It was very exciting - and him pictures of the fi nal project. the experience taught us that art can Not only did Thiebaud respond - he come in any form, as long as the person sent them a personally handwritten let- puts their heart into it.” Location: Community Board 12 ter, thanking them for acknowledging “Art is my favorite class,” said En- his art and encouraging them to keep rique Gans, also in the third grade. “It’s 4101 White Plains Road at 229th Street creating, either by drawing or paint- amazing that a famous artist wrote us ing. back and noticed the work that we ac- Saturday, March 11, 2017 Thiebaud also sent the school a pic- complished.” ture of him holding up the photo that Thiebaud, who is now 96-years-old was sent to him, which depicted the and lives in California, was a promi- 10:00am - 4:00pm bulletin board and the school’s two art nent fi gure in the pop art movement teachers, Elaine Chiamulera and Gio- in the 1950s and ‘60s, along with Jas- 718-882-0440 vanna Tsapatsaris. per Johns, Larry Rivers and Robert “We study various artists at this Rauschenberg and other artists. school - but many of them, such as Pica- He won the National Medal of Arts sso and Van Gogh, aren’t alive to share award, a prestigious honor which rec- www.ridgewoodbank.com their stories and experiences with art, ognizes artists and patrons of the arts, so it was great to connect the students in 1994. with an iconic art fi gure who they can The Thiebaud-infl uenced school Tax preparation services are provided by Ariva, a non-profit learn a lot from,” said Chiamulera. bulletin board, located in the fi rst fl oor organization. Ridgewood Saving Bank makes no representation “The students were amazed when they lobby, will only be on display until the regarding and is not responsible in any way, for the Ariva tax preparation services. 2016 Federal & NYS Tax Returns found out that he wrote back - and we end of the school year, and the general prepared by an IRS Certified VITA Volunteer Preparer. are all incredibly humbled that he ac- public is greatly encouraged to visit the Member FDIC knowledged us.” school and view the artwork created by “The fact that he (Thiebaud) wrote the students before it is removed. 14 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 BTR MMAKEAKE YOURYOUR KITCHENKITCHEN GREATGREAT AGAIN!AGAIN!
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BY PATRICK ROCCHIO and give school groups a chance to see He was waked a St. Agnes Par- The Bronx River Alliance has a river ecology and to test water quality, ish Center on Wednesday, Janu- new leader that is a familiar face at the she said. ary 11 and a funeral Mass was public-private partnership. “It has the potential to be a tremen- held on Friday, January 13 at St. Maggie Scott Greenfi eld, an alli- dous environmental education center, Patrick’s Cathedral. ance employee since 2005 and its dep- a place for hands-on science learning MAGGIE SCOTT GREENFIELD Bernard and principal Sr. Te- uty director since 2010, is the new ex- for kids,” said Greenfi eld. PHOTO COURTESY OF MAGGIE GREENFIELD resa Barton attended the Mass in ecutive director of the organization Another short-term goal is to com- which over 4,000 police offi cers dedicated to greenways, ecology and plete a part of the Bronx River Green- and civilians paid their respects. event programming along the Bronx way between Concrete Plant Park The new executive director and ad- “It was one of the most impres- River. and Starlight Park, she said, linking ministrator had words of praise for sive funerals I’ve ever been to and She will also concurrently be the the two relatively new parks near the her predecessor, Linda Cox, calling it it showed how much he inspired NYC Parks Department’s Bronx River southern terminus of the 23-mile long a “true honor to succeed” her. people,” he noted. administrator. river. She said that Cox was really some- McDonald became a regular Greenfi eld fi lled the positions that For that project, millions of dollars one who turned around what had guest speaker at the Evening of were formerly held by Linda Cox, who have already been raised, said Green- been a negative view of the river 15 or Champions after his friend NYPD retired on Thursday, March 2. fi eld, adding that for the most part, the 20 years ago. Today, said Greenfi eld, assistant chief Edward Delatorre Cox was at the helm of the alliance river north of East 180th Street to the the river is viewed as an asset to the invited him. for 15 years. Westchester County line is already borough and the region. Bernard and Sr. Barton were Greenfi eld’s top short-term goal is to greenway accessible. “She really did so much to harness granted permission by McDon- open the Bronx River Greenway River Other projects BRA is spearhead- the vision of local leaders for the river ald’s wife Patricia Ann McDon- House, a community educational fa- ing are an effort to repopulate the and to harness community support to ald and their son, sergeant Conor cility under construction at Starlight river with alewife herring and an in- achieve that vision,” said Greenfi eld McDonald to rename the celebra- Park’s riverfront, she said. stallation of ‘river broom’ along the of Cox. tion. “With the opening of River House, county line to catch debris, including In a statement, Mitchell Silver, “It’s a honor to rename this we are looking to deepen and expand Styrofoam and plastic bottles, before NYC Parks commissioner, said that event for detective McDonald and our educational programs,” she said. it enters the borough. Greenfi eld has demonstrated devotion we hope it keeps him alive in the “We will have this beautiful new facil- Greenfi eld sees the alliance’s to the river. “Over the years, I have hearts and minds of everyone at ity that is going to be very innovative strength in its knowledgeable board watched Maggie rally up neighbor- Villa Maria Academy,” expressed and green.” and dedicated employees, fi ve of whom hood residents for a joint and commit- Bernard. The new building will provide have been with the organization for a ted effort in making the Bronx River space for people to access the water, decade or more, she said. one of NYC’s most valued resources,” said Silver. For information about volunteer- ing, call (718) 430-4465 or email Jo- sephSIRECI Sanchez joseph.sanchez@parks. nyc.gov. FREE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES CONSULTATIONS Family Dental COME VISIT US IN OUR NEW MODERN OFFICE Your Neighborhood Dentist Since 1983
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3611A East Tremont Ave. g Bronx, NY 10465 g 347-281-5576 St. Patrick’s Day SPECIAL!!! The former Muller U.S. Army Reserve Center in Wakefi eld will become housing for veterans and seniors, the mayor recently announced. Arthur Cusano Former Army center slated for veteran, senior housing U.S. Army Reserve. BY ARTHUR CUSANO The building remains fenced off Plans to convert a former military and boarded up to prevent trespass- facility in Wakefi eld into a homeless ing. shelter have been nixed in favor of se- CB 12 district manager George Tor- nior and veteran housing. res said residents were happy to hear The former Sergeant Joseph Muller the news after years of opposing an- U.S. Army Reserve Center will not be other shelter being built in the area. a homeless center, but instead will be Just blocks away is Ana’s House, long-term affordable housing, Mayor formerly known as the Project Re- de Blasio announced at a town hall newal homeless shelter, which houses meeting in Kingsbridge on Tuesday, roughly 100 single men. February 21. The facility is named for Ana Have your lips fi lled Councilman Andrew Cohen and As- Charle, a facility director who was semblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz told those shot and killed by a former shelter res- on hand at the Community Board 12 ident in April 2015. and get a monthly meeting on Thursday, Febru- Another shelter planned for Bronx ary 23 the controversial proposal had Boulevard was scrapped by the city been abandoned after years of protest. last summer. 10% Discount! “Ultimately, it will be 70 units of “We’re really happy because I know supportive housing for veterans and a lot of folks were anxious about this,” seniors, and I think that is a big im- he said. BD Members: provement,” Cohen said. However Torres said he was still Dinowitz said the development was hoping to get clarifi cation as to how an example of the community and pub- the new plan differed from a homeless ENJOY OUR lic offi cials working together to change shelter. city policy. There are several types of senior “When we work together we can and veteran housing the new facility fi ght city hall, in this case we weren’t could become, he said. BOTOX SPECIAL really fi ghting city hall because Mayor “I’ve not seen the proposal, so I’m de Blasio was actually very helpful, just taking the word of the mayor and as were our other public offi cials,” he the councilman, but I know the coun- $50 OFF said. cilman has been arguing about this for The NYC Department of Health de- many years under different adminis- fi nes supportive housing on its website tration and made it very clear he didn’t your next treatment and still earn as a “combination of affordable hous- want a homeless shelter there.” ing and support services designed to The mayor announced 500 more your points! help individuals and families use hous- permanent affordable apartments for On 20 units or more ing as a platform for health and recov- veterans as part of his proposed bud- ery following a period of homelessness, get in a town hall event last month. New BD members hospitalization or incarceration or for Representatives for Dinowitz and youth aging out of foster care.” Cohen said they were also waiting for welcome! The 55,000-square-foot facility at additional details on the project from 555 Nereid Avenue, which overlooks the de Blasio administration, and “Look as beautiful as you are….” the Bronx River Parkway, was closed hoped to get new information to be re- in 2011 after many years of use by the leased in the coming weeks. 18 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 BTR FIAME The Forum of Italian American Educators, 33rd Annual Awards Dinner Dance &RIDAY -ARCH s PM TO PM 6ILLA "ARONE -ANOR s 4HROGGS .ECK %XPRESSWAY "RONX .9
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THE MICHAEL TOMASETTI PRINCIPAL’S AWARD Jane Stefanini - Principal, St. Lucy School Georgette Valente - Assistant Principal, PS 108
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 19 Got Hair? llc MEDICAL AESTHETICS 3611A East Tremont Avenue g Bronx, NY 347-281-5576 GET READY FOR SPRING WITH OUR CLEAN START WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM LOSE 20–40 lb. IN THE NEXT 40 DAYS The Bronx Muslim Center’s current location is at 702 Rhinelander Avenue. The new location will be in an industrial area on 1912-1920 Amethyst Street. Photo Courtesy of Robert Christie GET STARTED NOW! % VN Mosque commits to 10 OFF alleviating parking issues OUR CLEAN START BY ROBERT CHRISTIE the Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance, PROGRAM The Van Nest Neighborhood Al- asked Yussuf to address the parking liance held a town hall on Monday, issues. DROP 20-40 POUNDS IN 40 DAYS March 6 at the Monsignor Fiorentino The new location is on a one-way BEFORE Apartments’ community room to dis- street which leaves little parking for NO EXERCISE NECESSARY cuss the relocation of the Bronx Mus- BMC members. lim Center. On Friday evenings at the current MINIMAL OR NO CRAVINGS BMC members Jamil Yussuf, tech- location, local Muslim residents dou- nical advisor for the relocation, and ble and triple park on Rhinelander to MININMAL OR NO HUNGER Yahay Obeid, VNNA member and li- say their prayers. aison to the BMC, spoke to residents Yussuf said the members had come BURNS FAT on what the relocation will mean to the up with three strategies to mitigate community. the parking issue. TARGETS BELLY, BUTT, HIPS, THIGHS Yussuf explained to those in at- Firstly, he said some of the local ho- tendance that a lack of space is the meowners have committed to allow- DOCTOR SUPERVISED FOR SAFETY & RESULTS mosques’ primary problem. ing members to park in their driveway AFTER According to the technical advi- during Friday prayers. sor, when the mosque opened in 1998, “That’s about 45 parking spots,” Lose weight and start looking and the number of families living near the Obeid told the board. mosque was approximately 110. Yussuf said local business own- feeling as beautiful as you are... “More Muslim people moved into ers have also committed to providing the area, rented houses, bought houses parking spots for members. and started businesses,” he continued. He added that the mosque’s mem- “Now the number of families that bers are also hoping to secure a dis- BECAUSE OF OUR Dr. Albert live within three miles of the existing counted parking lot in the area. TECHNOLOGY mosque exceeds 1,000,” said Yussuf. Finally, said Yussuf, the building Graziosa has He explained that the current will have a parking agent who will be “Weight Loss mosque was built to hold about 175-200 in charge of discouraging illegal park- Has Changed been certified people but their membership now far ing. exceed that number. Ferrara pushed Yussuf and Obeid My Life” with the fresh Currently, the mosque holds two for more measures to make parking go Ask yourself how start hCG diet prayer services on Friday - the busiest smoother on Amethyst. day for the mosque - yet members still She asked if the mosque could ap- would you like to lose and has led have to pray on the street. point someone to go into the mosque 30 or more pounds, Yussuf invited the community to and alert members when there is a many patients come to the current mosque - located traffi c situation. have more energy, to live more at 702 Rhinelander Avenue - to see how Obeid said the mosque currently feel great, feel sexy, small it is. employs this method but Ferrara con- happy and The BMC is planning to move its tended that people still double park on decrease your risks healthy lives. membership to a new, three-story Rhinelander and block the street. of diabetes and heart building at 1912-1920 Amethyst Street In addition, Yussuf encouraged lo- which will be able to accommodate 800 cal NYPD offi cers to write tickets if disease and regain people if necessary. the members are a hinderance to mo- your health all in next VISIT US AT Yussuf said once the mosque torists. reaches its full capacity , any new peo- The technical advisor also said 40 days. GOTHAIRLLC.COM ple will have to fi nd another place to they were considering tearing down worship. the current mosque and using the Bernadette Ferrara, president of property as a parking lot. 20 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 BTR FREE WI-FI DAILY Throggs Neck
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WWW.WICKEDWOLFNY.COM BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 23 New director of HUB/Third Ave. BID BY PATRICK ROCCHIO include much more of the Mel- A new executive director of rose community. the HUB / Third Avenue Busi- He said the BID would ness Improvement District present a plan to the NYC was recently named. City Council as part of a two- Michael Brady recently year strategy to expand its took the helm of the busi- boundaries: going south to ness organization at a time of East 146th Street and north to transition: an exciting period near the 42nd Precinct around with several substantial new East 158th Street, as well as to nearby residential and com- Lincoln Medical Center and munity developments in the Brook Avenue. works. “As a result of the expan- There’s a confl uence of de- sion we will be the largest BID velopment activities within in the Bronx,” he said. the BID boundaries and just to Brady, who started the job the south that are spurring a Michael Brady of the HUB/Third Avenue BID gestures towards Roberto Clemente Plaza as he describes a com- in December, most immedi- lot of excitement, he said. plete renovation now underway. Community News Group / Patrick Rocchio ately succeeded Steven Fish “It is just a really exciting as director, who in turn took time for the south Bronx and units, ground-level retail and a day. Such investments, along the helm after the departure the level of development that community facilities includ- With so much new devel- with transportation studies in 2015 of Vincent Valentino, is happening is unlike any- ing a YMCA near Westchester opment and business activ- and the like, simply were not the BID’s executive director thing else in New York City,” and Bergen avenues. ity comes investment in pub- undertaken for many years, for two decades. said Brady, adding projections It is just one of many new lic works, he said, explaining he said. “BIDs have evolving needs, show there will be an addi- exciting projects. that the BID and surrounding “We are seeing right now and Vinny being a former tional 8,000,000 square feet of This is particularly sen- community are seeing sewer this high level of community NYPD detective really helped new development added in a sational time, said Brady, be- upgrades and new wifi broad- investment so we can catch up the BID grapple with public ten-block radius of the BID. cause Melrose, which includes band. and remain competitive to our safety issues,” said Brady. These new projects include the BID service area, saw up Visibly on the street is Ro- counterparts,” said Brady, add- Mario De Giorgio of Young- residential, commercial and to 50 years of disinvestment in berto Clemente Plaza that’s ing that this includes the city- land and past HUB / Third programmatic space, he said. the past. currently under construction wide business environment. Avenue BID board of direc- One of the largest new de- There was a time when the at Third and Willis avenues. With so much new develop- tors chairman, stated he was velopments, which breaks BID was without a single bank It will include performance ment happening nearby, one very pleased to have Brady ground shortly, is La Central. branch, said Brady. Today space, a fountain, planters, of Brady’s goals is to expand “on board” when he was ap- It includes 996 housing 200,000 people pass through in bus shelters and seating. the boundaries of the BID to pointed. 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AANYNY PURCHASE Community News Group/Arthur Cusano WITH THIS COUPON - EXCLUDING PET FOOD- OFFERS CAN NOT BE COMBINED Bronx Muslims, Jews unite in call for tolerance BY ARTHUR CUSANO mix with the animals,” Landsberg On Friday, March 3, members of said. the Muslim and Jewish communities The religious leaders were joined united at the Bronx Muslim Center on by Senator Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Rhinelander Avenue, along with local Mark Gjonaj and Councilman Ritchie elected offi cials, to call for tolerance Torres. and unity in the face of increased big- “The last several months have otry. been very diffi cult, for all the com- Muslim Americans have faced a munities who care about decency slew of attacks recently, while a wave here in the Bronx,” Klein said. “This of bomb threats against Jewish estab- is something we have to send a very lishments and the desecration of Jew- clear message about, we have to ish cemeteries across the country, stand shoulder to shoulder. We have have left both groups on edge. to stand united against hate.” Hate crimes reported in New York Klein mentioned his grandfather, City rose 55 percent from the same who fl ed the Holocaust in Europe, date in 2016, according to the NYPD. but was not originally allowed in the Anti-Semitic hate crimes during United States, and instead had to em- that time jumped a staggering 94 per- igrate to Argentina fi rst. cent. “There are those who say the im- “We are one family, coming from migrants of yesteryear came here to Adam and Eve, and we have to stand make America great,” he said. “But for justice, freedom and equality for you know what? Immigrants who all, regardless of belief, color or social come here today come to make Amer- status” said Hamud Alsilwi, Iman of ica great as well.” the Bronx Muslim Center. 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The politicians sponsored an in- “We’ve swam like fi sh, we’ve fl own formational forum on immigrant like birds, but until we can walk to- rights later that evening for the com- www.crosbypetcenter.net gether like brothers, we’re not fi t to munity at the Muslim center. 26 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 BTR COMPREHENSIVECOMPREHENSIVE CANCERCANCER CARECARE RADIATIONIGRT RADIATION THERAPY-CHEMOTHERAPY THERAPY IMMUNOTHERAPY-CLINICAL STUDIES 2330 Eastchester Road (718) 732-4000 Fax: (718) 881-0092 www.EastchesterCenter.com BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 27 Touro pharmacists teach students about drug abuse BY STEVEN GOODSTEIN annually, as well as how many Amer- events bi-annually in each borough Pharmacy students recently vis- icans die from drug overdoses com- and every state. ited a Hunts Point school to conduct an pared to those who died from a car ac- The idea of Thursday’s program anti-drug program. cident each year. originally stemmed from the work- On Thursday, March 2, 15 future “Kids need to know the signs and shops the school had held with Project pharmacists from Touro College of symptoms of abuse, and how to help SUCCESS, another effective, school- Pharmacy held the ‘Say No To Drugs’ themselves or their friends before they based program that prevents and re- program at the Hyde Leadership Char- fi nd themselves in a situation they duces adolescent substance use and ter School to educate more than 75 sev- can’t control,” said pharmacist Dipan abuse. enth graders and their teachers about Ray, director of practice experience at “We wanted to help young students drug and substance abuse. Touro, who also said that one in four understand how important this topic During the program, the students teens nationwide believe that prescrip- is, as well as provide them with knowl- learned about warning signs and tion drugs can be used as a study aid. edge about how much of an impact pre- symptoms of abuse for over the coun- He also added that students in the scription drugs can have on an indi- ter drugs, prescription drugs, tran- United States who take prescription vidual’s life,” said pharmacy doctor quilizers, sedatives, stimulants, pain drugs are fi ve times more likely to de- Ronnie Moore, assistant dean for clini- killers and opioids, as well as mixing velop substance abuse problems that cal affairs at Touro. “The main point Vincent Tran, a second year pharmacy stu- drugs and alcohol and dangerous drug those who don’t. we wanted to get across was that just dent from Touro College, explained some of interactions. “It is important for the community because a doctor wrote a prescription the dangers of opioids and other drugs. During the workshop, the stu- to know that while these prescription for a patient, that patient should not Photo by SIlvio Pacifi co dents watched videos and engaged in drugs are legal, sharing them is not le- pass those prescription drugs to a fam- various activities pertaining to drug gal - as these medications are not suit- ily member or a friend, just because it students, who were very engaged dur- abuse, including fi lling out forms and able for all patients,” Ray said. is legal for them to take it.” ing the entire workshop,” said Eva Ru- Q&As with the pharmacy students Ray even encouraged all to partici- “This workshop defi nitely sparked binoff, counselor for Hyde Leadership about their knowledge of drugs as well pate in the Drug Take Back Program, the seventh graders’ curiosity, and Charter School’s middle school. “In as how to become a pharmacist. an initiative that helps individuals I felt that the energy that our Touro middle school, kids are prone to exper- More specifi cally, the students properly dispose of medications they students had made the day a success,” iment and think about drugs, and we learned some statistics involving sub- no longer need, without questions, in- Moore added. want them to be informed about drug stance abuse, including how many stead of leaving outdated prescriptions “This was certainly an informa- safety as a preventative measure now Americans die from drug overdoses in house cabinets. The program holds tional eye-opening experience for the and going into high school.” 500+ miles. 7 days. to end cancer EmpireStateRide.com JULY 30 - AUGUST 5, 2017 NYC TO NIAGARA FALLS 28 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 BTR BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 29 East Bronx History Forum highlights BY THOMAS X. CASEY Bronx, September 17, 1931 and many President Jimmy Carter pro- remember her as Anna Maria Louisa claimed National Women’s History Italiano. She died in 2005 and was in- Week for March 8, 1980 and, President terred at Kensico Cemetery Valhalla Trump has re-proclaimed March 2017 NY. Sadly, Patty Duke recently died as Women’s History Month. The East on March 29, 2016. Bronx History Forum announces the Maria Vasti will add to the story of forum’s 6th Annual ‘Women in Bronx Anne Bancroft with assistance from History’ presentation will be Wednes- her dad, East Bronx History Forum day, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. vice president, Tom Vasti. As always, Women in Bronx History is a mem- members and friends can share their ber or friend selection and presenta- neighborhood or school recollections tion of the historic, popular or special of Anne Bancroft or others. women that has or are contributing to Members and guests are encour- the Bronx community. Selections and aged, but not required to bring a two to presenters have included members of fi ve minute description of their choice the Bronx Times Reporter ‘25 Infl uen- for inclusion in our member report dur- tial Bronx Women’. Many will recall ing our 6th annual Bronx women pro- past selections such as, Bess Myerson, gram. The East Bronx History Forum Lauren Bacall, Eydie Gorme and oth- expects that this year participation ers not in the entertainment indus- will exceed the large and varied con- try. tributions of our past Bronx Women Anne Bancroft & Patty Duke, “The Miracle Worker” -1962. The picture above is of Anne Ban- in Bronx History reports. Members croft, as Anne Sullivan and Patty are free to reselect prior selections as Duke as Helen Keller from ‘The Mira- long as new information is available. talists and educators; and poets and Westchester Square, next to the Apple cle Worker’. Bancroft and Duke both Women in Bronx History has included politicians. Bank. Parking is free after 7 p.m. won Academy Awards for best actress actresses, authors and artists; Bota- All meetings are free and open to View the East Bronx History Fo- and supporting actress respectfully. nists and business women; settlers, the public at The Huntington Free Li- rum web page at BronxNYC.com for Anne Bancroft was born in the scientists and sculptors; environmen- brary and Reading Room, located at 9 details, or follow us on Facebook. Free small business fi nancial workshop The Bronx Chamber of Commerce 828-3900 or [email protected]. corporations, Cultural Institutions, key infl uencers in your industry and and Ridgewood Savings Bank invite Ridgewood Savings Bank, founded Universities and Colleges, Hospitals within your target market. you to attend a Free Small Business in 1921, is the largest mutual sav- & Medical Centers, non-profi ts, and • Find solutions to your problems. Financial Workshop on Wednesday, ings bank in New York State, with mid-sized to small companies. Odds are someone else has had and March 21, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the over $5 billion dollars in assets. With Some reasons to attend business solved your current situation. You, Hutchinson Metro Center, 1200 Wa- brick and mortar locations through- networking events in turn, can offer solutions to others. ters Place. out seven counties; Queens, Bronx, • Increase your visibility by mak- • Learn and become motivated. 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Shake sional and successful organizations with someone you know. Networking Chamber of Commerce programs and hands. Share ideas. Meet your busi- and voice for businesses in Bronx events are great for this kind of refer- services, in conjunction with Sena- ness peers. Walk away with potential County. Professionals & companies ral exchange. tor Jeffrey Klein, Councilman Andy new business and new business asso- are drawn to the successful compa- • Stay current on trends in your King, are made possible with support ciates. nies and active members affi liated industry with new information you from NYC Small Business Services, For further information or to with the Chamber. Membership in- can gather at these events. Bronx H.I.R.E., and the U.S. Small RSVP (by Friday, March 17) call (718) cludes businesses ranging from large • Become and stay connected to Business Administration. St. Raymond Elementary celebrates St. Patrick and St. Joseph St. Raymond Elementary School is ont Avenue. Bhfi ann (Irish) and Fratelli D’Italia Church — the “Mother Church of the hosting its annual Feasts of Saints Pat- Patrick Connolly, St. Raymond’s (Italian). Bronx” — offers full-day academic pro- rick and Joseph Celebration on Sun- music director, will sing traditional Tickets are $10 for adults and chil- grams for Pre-K3 through Grade 8, ad- day, March 19. Irish songs in Irish and in English. dren 3 and over; children under 3 are vanced level math and science, sports, The event begins with the noon Dale Smith, the music director for St. free. Tickets will not be sold at the a fi tness center and a broad array of ex- Mass at St. Raymond Church and is Francis Xavier Parish, will sing Ital- door. For tickets or for additional in- tracurricular activities. followed by Irish and Italian enter- ian cantatas. Both the Irish and the formation, call (718) 597-3232. 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This year’s exemplary honorees were Amir Asadi, Bronx Rotary Club president; Daniel Bernstein, Fordham Road Business Improvement District deputy director; Marilyn Masiero, Rotary District 7230 im- mediate past governor; Anderson Torres, PhD, LCSW-R, R.A.I.N. Total Care, Inc. president and Simone Development Companies. (l-r) Honorees Amir Asadi, Marilyn Masiero, Anderson Torres and Daniel Bern- stein; Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj; Nancy Miller, Visions executive director, Joseph Kelleher accepting award for Simone Development Companies; Gary Axelbank, Event emcee Gary Axelbank kept the Neldy Martinez gave a glowing address ‘BronxTalk’ host and Monroe College director of community relations and Neldy evening exciting and engaging for ev- recognizing the honorees’ various ac- Martinez, Visions Bronx Advisory Board chairwoman. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co eryone. complishments. (l-r) John Bonizio, Westchester Square Business Improvement District chairman; As- (l-r) John Collazzi, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s chief of staff; Laura Guerriero, semblyman Mark Gjonaj; Laura Guerriero; Joseph Kelleher; Thomas Messina; Lenny Bronx Times Reporter publisher; Joe Kelleher, Simone Metro Properties president; Caro, Mercy College chief community relations offi cer; Joseph Gallitto, D&J Ambu- Thomas Messina, representing Congressman Joseph Crowley and Joseph McManus, lance Service, Inc. president and Steven Squitieri, Sanitation Salvage president. 80th Assembly District. (l-r) Honoree Anderson Torres; Beatrice Castiglia-Catullo, R.A.I.N. founder and Tor- res’ wife, Saby had a great time at the gala. Tosca Marquee was packed with many community leaders and local celebrities last Thursday. 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(Right) Oreo is a 6 year old female cat abandoned by Pages owner and left by herself in the apartment. Kind neigh- bors rescued her. She’s a sweet girl, and wants to be someone’s pet again. New Beginning Animal Rescue is located at 2515 and Save Newbold Avenue. To adopt any of these pets, email newbeginningani- [email protected] or call 347-691-3282. Money BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 33 • Heat & Frost Insulators, Local Union #12 Recruitment • Bronx Catholic Widow & Widowers Schedule • NYBG Urban Naturalist Certificate Program; Team BronxWorks New Master of Arts at Lehman College Those interested in earning a Mas- ing for $65 per person. All are invited. required with the completed applica- tebrates of New York City’s uplands ter of Arts degree are invited to attend For more information call president tion. Must pass a physical exam, at the and coastal wetland ecosystems, em- free information session to learn about Connie Andersen at (718) 829-8142. expense of the sponsor, after selection phasizing the critical conservation is- the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies * * * and prior to indenture. Must sign an sues facing each habitat. Program co- of the Lehman College Adult Degree The Joint Apprenticeship and affi davit attesting that they are phys- ordinator Mike Feller spent 31 years as Program. This unique interdisciplin- Training Committee for Heat & ically able to perform the work of the chief naturalist for NYC Parks Natu- ary degree offers students the oppor- Frost Insulators, Local Union #12, trade. Must pass a certifi ed drug test, ral Resources Group (NRG), where he tunity to design an individual course will conduct a recruitment from Mon- at the expense of the sponsor. The drug supervised the design and execution of study from among several depart- day, April 3, through Friday, April 14, test will be given to those under fi nal of numerous ecological restorations. ments at the College. Each student for 32 insulation and asbestos worker consideration for each class. Once en- Feller also spearheaded the creation of works closely with an advisor to de- apprentices, the New York State De- rolled in the apprenticeship program, the Forever Wild Program that estab- sign their program and select courses. partment of Labor announced. apprentices will be drug tested both lished 51 nature preserves throughout In addition to designing one’s own Please note that the 32 openings yearly and randomly, at the expense of New York City. concentration, special features include listed for apprentices represent the the sponsor. Must take an aptitude test For more information and to reg- credit for life/work experience, aca- total number for two recruitment re- administered by the NYS Department ister, visit http://www.nybg.org/ demic and career advising geared es- gions – the Long Island and New York of Labor. Must have reliable transpor- adulted/urban-naturalist.php. pecially for adult students, and small City regions. tation to and from various job sites and * * * classes with an outstanding faculty. On Monday, April 3, 250 numbered related instruction classes. Must pro- BronxWorks was named an Offi - This session is held on Wednesday, wristbands will be distributed at the vide their own tools and work clothes, cial Charity Partner of the 2017 TCS March 15 at 6:30 p.m. Advance reg- Local #12 Union Hall, 35-53 24th Street, at an approximate cost of $506. Must New York City Marathon, it was an- istration is required by one of these Long Island City, New York, from 9 provide military transfer card or dis- nounced today by Eileen Torres, methods: phone (718) 969-8666; email a.m. to 2 p.m. From Tuesday, April 4 charge form DD-214, if applicable, after BronxWorks Executive Director. The [email protected]; on- through Friday, April 14, any remain- selection and prior to indenture. race will take place on Sunday, No- line http:lehman.edu/academics/adp/ ing wristbands will be distributed at For further information, applicants vember 5. info-sessions.php; or in person in Car- the Local #12 Union Hall, 35-53 24th should contact their nearest New York More than 350 offi cial charity part- man Hall, Room 128. Street, Long Island City, NY, on week- State Department of Labor offi ce or Lo- ners will be part of the 2017 TCS New * * * days from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applications cal Union #12 at (718) 784-1899. York City Marathon. In 2016, 9,000 The Bronx Catholic Widow & will be distributed between Tuesday, * * * charity runners raised $36.1 million Widowers meet the 3rd Monday of April 4 and Friday, April 14 to those The New York Botanical Garden during the marathon on behalf of hun- the month, March 20, at 7 p.m. at Our who received a wristband. will launch its new Urban Naturalist dreds of not-for-profi t organizations in Lady of the Assumption Church Hall This is a limited-application re- Certifi cate Program in spring 2017. New York City and across the nation. on Roberts Avenue (use driveway en- cruitment. Applications will be avail- This unique program will equip stu- Since the inception of the offi cial char- trance). New members are welcome. able for 10 business days or until 250 dents with the formal skills they need ity partner program in 2006, $235 mil- On the last Monday of the month, applications have been issued, which- to observe, interpret, and document lion has been raised. March 27, at 7 p.m., the organization ever comes fi rst. Signed, completed the plant and wildlife that abound in The BronxWorks Team is actively will meet for a social fun evening at applications must be returned at a our teeming metropolis. Led by for- recruiting runners who would like to the OLA Church Hall. All are invited. specifi c date and time based on the ap- mer NYC Parks Chief Naturalist Mike join their efforts and participate with On the 1st Friday of the month, plicant’s wristband number. Feller, NYBG’s team of expert natural- a Charity Partner and be a part of the April 7, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a Mass The committee requires that appli- ists will use the Botanical Garden’s TCS New York City Marathon. Over for deceased spouses of the month fol- cants: grounds in the Bronx and select city the past few years, the BronxWorks lowed by dinner at a restaurant, (OLA Must be at least 18 years old. Must parks as living labs to investigate the team has included community mem- Chapel) driveway entrance. have a high school diploma or a high complex interrelationships among bers, employees, family and friends On Saturday, April 29, the orogani- school equivalency diploma (such as species, and to discover how the urban of staff as well as many new to Bronx- zation will host their Annual Dinner TASC or GED). A copy of the high school environment sustains our upland and Works who are moved by the organiza- and Dance at Scavello’s, City Island, diploma and transcripts, or an offi cial coastal wetland ecosystems. tion’s efforts to feed, shelter, teach and with a cocktail hour, dinner and danc- copy of GED/TASC test results will be Beginning April 19 and meeting support over 40,000 Bronx residents three times a week for fi ve weeks, the each year. Urban Naturalist Certifi cate Program The 2017 TCS New York City Mara- A Trusted Name In The Community For Over 50 Years combines classroom sessions, guest thon will feature a world-class Amer- lectures, hands-on activities on the ican and international professional CHERICO REAL ESTATE Garden grounds, and weekly fi eld ex- athlete fi eld, charity runners, and cursions. Specifi cally designed to train thousands of runners of all ages and people to become citizen scientists abilities. More than 10,000 volunteers committed to conservation and envi- help to support participants across the ronmental stewardship, the Certifi - 26.2-mile race route, which touches cate is also valuable for those engaged each of New York City’s fi ve boroughs or interested in starting interpretive, and is lined with more than one mil- educational tours of urban wild areas lion neighbors and guests. or parks. Registration for the Program The 2017 TCS New York City Mara- is open now, with special introductory thon will be broadcast live locally on rates for NYBG Members and Non- WABC-TV, Channel 7, and nationally Members available before March 15, on ESPN2. dependent upon space availability. To learn more about joining Team The program focuses on vascular BronxWorks, contact Gianna Dell’Olio, (having tissues to transport nutrients, director of Advancement and Commu- ONX, NY water, and minerals) and non- vascu- nications at (646) 393-4007 or gdello- lar plants, and invertebrates and ver- [email protected]. 34 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 BTR CB 5’s Carmen Cruz Celebrates Retirement Community Board 5 hosted a retirement party on Friday, February 24 for its principal administrative assistant Carmen Cruz who served the board for 35 years. Cruz was honored in a ceremony by her CB 5 peers, 46th Precinct police offi cers, Councilman Ritchie Torres and Assem- blyman Victor Pichardo at St. Simon Stock School’s gymnasium. 1 3 2 4 (1) (back, l-r) The 46th Precinct’s lieutenant Samuel Ravelo; police offi cer Anthony Fiol; police offi cer Yupa; police offi cer Vega; retired detective Warren Thompson; police offi cer Vas- sallo and inspector Philip Rivera, commanding offi cer, hon- ored Cruz (front, c) for her community service. (2) Salsa Catering’s Daniel Garcia (4th from l) proudly accepted an award (l-r) from board members (l-r) Susan Watts, Ada Pat- terson, Lois Belin, Louella Hatch, Allie Graham and Cleo Boyd. (3) Carmen Cruz (c) was presented a NYS Assembly Citation by Assemblyman Victor Pichardo and Louella Hatch. Josephine Pabon (c) graciously accepted her award from Lois Belin (l) and Allie Burgess Graham. 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Institute for Geriatric Nursing Daily oral care tips: If you is important to see a dentist visits: Remember to brush For more information at NYU and R.A.I.N. have teeth and/or dentures, when this happens in order and fl oss at least once per day, on oral health, call your lo- Next week: Fluid Fuels it is important to brush them to avoid infection spreading and see your dentist regu- cal RAIN Center for a list of Function BY GENE DEFRANCIS We can not leave any waste stronger together and hope would stand outside holding Spring is around the cor- behind because the waste at- that with new management the door for change then fol- ner. And that means... spring tract rats. And the rats and does not change the relation- low the shopper into the store cleaning. the waste have transmitted ship. and communicate with their Every time this year we disease in the Bronx. We We love Beth Abraham, partner who would be out- take the time to remind our have to be vigilant. their commitment and ser- side breaking into their car. neighbors to do their part in Do not leave large amounts vice they provide our resi- If you have been victim of keeping Allerton clean. Hom- of food on the ground for dents. We have had great this crime and not contacted eowners and business own- birds. And when you do pick Tuesday, March 14 meetings with management by the police yet. Reach out to ers you are responsible for up dog waste put the dog bag • WrestleMania Party and hope this gets resolved the precinct and the DAs of- cleaning 18 inches out from to extra use and carefully Sunday, April 2 soon. fi ce to make sure these crimi- the curb and the tree beds. pick up any other litter that • And our annual Anni- As for quality-of-life con- nals pay for their crime. If you are a corner property will safely fi t in the bag. versary Tuesday, April 4 cerns, we have continued con- We have to look out for that includes around the cor- This week we had DSNY We truly hope manage- versations about new street each other. This is a great ner. provide our neighbors with ment and the new owners lights in our area and had a community I am proud to If for any reason it is too educational and important keep their word as to being recent issue with a leaking live in. Everyone who vio- diffi cult for you to manage let information at our meeting. committed to the community. fi re hydrant on Colden Av- lates our neighbors like this us know and we will see what We also met up with NYPD to This has been a great tradi- enue that has recently iced will be brought to justice. We we can do to help. Whether remove some grafi tti. tion of CenterLight Health- over during the cold spell all need to do our part to see your having health issues or If you are able and avail- care sponsoring the holiday we had making it hazardous this through. work long hours, communi- able to volunteer let us know. street lights. We hope that it for our residents to walk. We Stop by our offi ce at 930 cate with us and we will look We can always use an extra is not a sign of things to come are on top of the situation. AllertonAvenue. Have a cup for the help you need. hand. now that Beth Abraham is In a perfect world we would of coffee share some stories As for the ongoing concern We are in March and still owned by Centers Health. No- not have these issues. But with us. Sign up for our up- of dog waste, clean it up. If it have not received a check to tice what is missing. Light. we make the best of what life coming events. Be apart of is your dog it is your respon- help pay for the holiday street We hope they don’t ignore throws at us. In the mean- this community and help sibility to pick up after them. lights from Centers Health/ this responsibility and take time, be safe and vigilante. make it a cleaner, safer, and If someone neglects their re- CenterLight/Beth Abraham. the lights out of Allerton. We Thank you to the NYPD diverse place to live. You sponsibility and leaves it in We don’t like owing people will do whatever we can to for a job well done. The re- should also join our Facebook front of your property, clean money, but we do, which is make sure we continue dis- cent string of car breaks at page Allerton International it up immediately. If you why we are launching fund- playing the holiday street our local Rite Aid parking lot Merchants Association. leave it you will leave a mag- raising events. ights in 2017. With or without has led to an arrest. Accord- You community is your net to attract more waste. • St. Patricks Paint Party Beth Abraham. But we are ing to reports the lookout business. BY MICHELE TORRIONI like to share. Things happen cat’s purring, a hot cup of tea warms our skin and we get Hello Everyone. in our lives every day that or the birds singing outside to be a living, breathing part We are back in business. we dismiss as luck or chance our window. At fi rst glance of the living breathing uni- March brings our associa- or simply take for granted. these things may seem unim- verse. If you pay attention tion meetings back to ses- There are times when events portant but thinking about and open yourself up to these sion. Our fi rst meeting will throw us completely off bal- what life might be like with- small moments you will no- be Tuesday, March 21 at 7:30 ance or make us feel vulner- out them, may make you ap- tice them more and you may p.m. in the St. Theresa cafete- able or afraid. Most of the preciate them a little more attract even more of them as ria. Please join us to discuss time we are so involved with utes or seconds. We will never and realize how special they a result creating a happier any concerns or issues you our daily routines, whether get back those moments that are. If you think about it, more content life, by consid- may have that involve our it be work, errands, or chores pass without recognition. you may agree that the lit- ering each day different in community. If you have not that we forget to notice those That is why it makes sense tle things in life really are its own way. paid your due please do so. things around us that make to look for and acknowledge important, even if they may We look forward to see- The mailing address for dues our days brighter. No matter the daily gifts that come to not always seem to be. Little ing you at our next meeting. is 1720 Mayfl ower Avenue, what is going on in our lives us. Being grateful for the lit- miracles that happen every Please bring any news, con- Apt 9H, Bronx, NY 10461. there are no ordinary mo- tle things and moments life day, fl owers bloom, and ba- cerns or events that you want My thoughts for the day I’d ments, no meaningless min- brings. Like the sound of a bies are born, the sunshine to share. FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION CALL (718) 260-4593 38 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 BTR ELECTED OFFICIALS CELEBRATE AFRICAN AMERICAN ABRAZO In honor of Black History Month, Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr.; assembly members Marcos Crespo, Luis Sepulveda, Michael Blake and Victor Pichardo and Councilman Rafael Salamanca cel- ebrated the annual African American Abrazo on Friday, February 24 at Maestro’s Caterers. This year’s honorees included District Attorney Darcel Clark, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Concourse Village Board member Chantel Jackson, Union Grove Baptist Church pastor Rev. Frederick Crawford, community advocate Minister Kwame Thompson and 86th Assembly District State Committee Woman Bernice Williams. District Attorney Clark (c) was honored by (l-r) assembly members Sepulveda and Pichardo, Senator Diaz, Assemblyman Crespo, Councilman Salamanca, Borough President Diaz and 83rd Assembly District leader Kevin Riley. Photo by Laura Stone Concourse Village Board member Chantel Jackson graciously accepted her citation and proc- Kevin Riley (2nd from l) accepted awards on behalf of honoree Assembly Speaker Heastie. lamation from the elected offi cials. Photo by Laura Stone Photo by Laura Stone ALLERTON AVENUE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION DINNER DANCE The Allerton Avenue Homeowners and Tenants Association celebrated its annual dinner dance on Saturday, March 4 at the Marina del Rey. This year’s distinguished honorees were Dr. David Stevens, Stevens David J DDS owner; Ellen Barrett, M.S. 144 principal; and Russell Ryer, Bronx Green Middle School teacher and senior advisor. Senator Jeff Klein (3rd from l) presented a hefty $25,000 check to Frank Tirabasso (2nd from Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (c) presented proclamations to honorees (l-r) Dr. David Stevens, r), Allerton Avenue Homeowners director of senior program; (l-r) Joseph Menta, vice president; Ellen Barrett and Rusell Ryer with Allerton members Frank DiPalo, Sal Castorina and Jo- Frank DiPalo, advisory council member and Sal Castorina, president. Photo by Laura Stone seph Menta. Photo by Laura Stone BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 39 CB 6 to observe anniversary of Happy Land fi re On Saturday, March 25, had on this community. There terrorist attacks. Eighty- To its credit, the city birthdays, holidays and anni- Bronx Community Board 6 will be a procession from Saint seven individuals lost their shortly thereafter formed the versaries. The street in front and the relatives and friends Thomas Aquinas Church lo- lives when Julio Gonzalez, Club Task Force (now known of the monument has been re- of the victims of the 1990 cated at 1900 Crotona Parkway who had been evicted from the as the Multi-Agency Response named Ochenta y Siete Boule- Happy Land Social Club fi re at 4 p.m. towards the monu- club earlier after fi ghting with to Community Hotspots, or vard. will commemorate the 27th ment at East Tremont Avenue, his girlfriend, poured and ig- MARCH Operation). Additional information anniversary of that tragic between Southern Boulevard nited gasoline at the entrance A monument was erected in about the Happy Land memo- event, which took the lives of and Crotona Parkway, for a ro- of the club. With the club’s 1995 directly across the street rial may be obtained by con- 87 people. sary and candlelight vigil. windows and other means from the site of the fi re, which tacting the community board’s Still fresh in our minds, CB The Happy Land Social of egress barricaded, and no bears the victims’ names. district offi ce at (718) 579-6990 6 will keep the memory alive Club fi re was the largest mass sprinkler system available, There, family members and or by email at bronxcb6@ by remembering those who murder to occur in New York the individuals inside had no friends visit and place fl owers bronxcb6.org. died as well as the impact it City, second only to the 9/11 hope for escape. on special occasions such as BY FRAN ARICO the Bx24 bus turns right onto of the Assumption church and stalled in your home. AND BARBARA FLEMING Spencer Drive into Country school, St. Theresa’s church Come and join the Spencer Our next meeting will be Club and then turns right on and school, Zoodohos Peghe Estate Civic Association and on Wednesday, March 15 at 7 Spencer Drive to Stadium Av- and the Greek American Insti- help us get results on issues. p.m. at the Knights of Colum- enue going to Westchester tute school, IRT 6 trains and Remember, in unity there is bus Hall, 3283 Ampere Avenue Square. local stores. strenghth. corner of Research Avenue. Also the right lane on The traffi c backup in the Our annual dues are $10 We will have representatives Country Club Road at Bruck- morning, afternoon and eve- and this entitles you to postal from Senator Jeff Klein’s of- ner Boulevard, going west, over the Jarvis Avenue over- ning high use times is a big delivery of the weekly Bronx fi ce who will be there to help that is dedicated to right turns pass from making a left turn problem and something must Times Reporter. Hope to see our members with any issues only, causes a backup of traf- at Bruckner Boulecard and be done. you there and bring a friend facing our community. fi c coming out of Country Club McDonough Place. We will also have a repre- or neighbor, come celebrate We are working on a peti- since traffi c is so heavy head- In the morning residents sentative from the Fire De- St. Patrick’s Day with coffee, tion to have a 4-way Stop sign ing towards Bruckner Bou- are heading out of Country partment of New York to in- tea, Irish soda bread and deli- on the corner of Stadium Ave- levard and Jarvis Avenue. Club to P.S. 71, P.S 14, Leh- form us of fi re hazards and the cious cakes baked by our own nue and Spencer Drive, where It keeps traffi c heading east man High School, Our Lady need of having fi re alarms in- Barbara Fleming. BY CHRYS NAPOLITANO in something that they have cess $25 worth of fresh local to see if we can bring a site Somehow, it’s March al- not tried for themselves yet. produce (six to nine different right here to Throggs Neck. ready. Not sure how that By matching new members items each week, including In the meantime, give this happened. I’m heading off to with an experienced member, greens and fruit) for only $12 program a try. the Women’s History Month I reduce my stress because the a week. You can sign up for a Next Sunday, March 12, Breakfast at the New York Bo- experienced member handles period of time and pay in ad- we’ll be attending the Just tanical Garden this morning, some of the natural learning vance or you can sign up only Food Conference in NYC. a free event hosted by Con- curve. Usually, at the end of on the weeks when you want Looking forward to that event, gressman Joseph Crowley. Af- the fi rst season, new members If you want to access a to pick up (you place your or- I’ve missed that last two years ter the event, we’ll take a stroll will now be able to enlist a program similar to the CSA, der a week in advance). but attended the conference through the Orchid Show and friend or relative to split their check out the Fresh Food Box There are a number of in 2012 through 2014. It’s a then back home to real life. I share the following year. program with GrowNYC. One sites in Manhattan which great place to learn every- am hoping to spend some time It’s amazing how organi- of the limits of the typical CSA may work for some of you if thing about the local food this week focusing on CSA cally this all works out. Even program is that it only runs it’s close to your offi ce. There movement, food insecurity, administration; checking in our attrition rate is matched for 24 weeks, from June until is a site in Hunts Point and small business start up, net- to the farm site to see who’s by the number of new mem- November, meaning that for another at Bronxworks, 1130 working, food education and signed up for the year so far, bers every year and somehow the other 28 weeks of the year, Grand Concourse. A friend so many other social justice checking in with former mem- we always end up with 34 to you are on your own. Our of mine tried it out last week. issues. What’s even better is bers and matching up half 36 full shares, which is pretty CSA program also requires She picked up from the Hunts that this year I have my two share partners. much the maximum number that you commit to pick up Point site and reported that of my fellow CSA coordina- Matching up share part- of faces and names that I can your share every week for 24 she was happy with the selec- tors attending with me. One ners is a very important part remember. We’re still sign- weeks, which for some fami- tion, the quality of the pro- is an educator and the other is of being a CSA coordinator. If ing up for the 2017 season. If lies doesn’t work. duce and the great deal for a holistic practitioner, which you’re not willing to go that ex- you need a full share, just go Did you know that right just $12. I’m hoping that by means that will attend differ- tra mile and be a matchmaker, to www.stoneledge.farm, cre- here in the Bronx there are November 2017 we can get a lo- ent workshops than I would your group will not grow as ate an account and then place two locations for a year round cation here in the East Bronx. and we will have lots of infor- fast as you’d like. Quite often, your order. If you need to CSA program? GrowNYC runs Actually, I’m more than hop- mation to share. I have found that new mem- be matched for a half share, the Fresh Food Box program ing – I met with someone this More on that next time. In bers struggle with the idea of email me at cnapolitano491@ (www.grownyc.org/foodbox) week and their organization the meantime, be the change enlisting a friend or relative gmail.com. which helps New Yorkers ac- is reaching out to GrowNYC you want to see in the world. S SHOP OUR CLASSIFIED S PAGES EVERY WEEK AND SAVE MONEY 40 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 BTR BMNAR SPONSOR LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST The Bronx Manhattan North Association of Realtors hosted its third annual Legislative Breakfast with members of the City Council on Friday, February 24 at the Pelham Diner. ‘BronxTalk’ host Gary Axelbank served as the event’s moderator keeping the panel discussion engaging. Council members Ritchie Torres, Andrew Cohen, Annabel Palma and Rafael Salamanca made up the panel answering questions on affordable housing, commercial strips, the New York First Home Bill, Transparency and Disclosure in the Cooperative Housing and the expiration of the tax abatement program 421a. URBAN SCHOLARS Local elected offi cials and BMNAR members celebrated their annual Legislative Breakfast at the Pelham Diner. Photo courtesy of BMNAR SCHOOL BOOK TRUST EVENT NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina visited Urban BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ APPEARS ON ‘BRONXTALK’ Scholars Community School on Wednesday, March 1 to announce a NYC Department of Education partner- Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. appeared on an episode of ‘BronxTalk’ on Monday, February 27. Diaz discussed his recent State ship with the Book Trust program, a national literacy of the Borough address and other Bronx and NYC topics of concern with host Gary Axelbank. The full episode can be viewed at program that will serve 4,700 elementary school stu- www.bronxnet.org/tv/bronxtalk/8915-bronxtalk-02-27-17. dents at 12 renewal schools across the city. Urban Scholars Community School students were en- couraged to read and build libraries at home. Photo courtesy of NYC DOE STUDENTS CELEBRATE DR. SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY On a day that would have marked Theodore ‘Dr. Seuss’ Geisel’s 113th birthday, St. Helena School students honored the famous children’s author on Thursday, March 2 with a variety of Dr. Seuss inspired-activities. Students and their teachers celebrated Geisel’s lit- erary legacy and even dined on some famous green eggs and ham for the special occasion. Gary Axelbank (l) interviewed Borough President Diaz for an exciting edition of ‘BronxTalk’. Photo courtesy of Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.’s Offi ce ST. BENEDICT’S PARISH HOSTS ITALIAN CARNEVALE The Italian Carnevale was in town on Saturday, Febru- ary 25 when St. Benedict’s Parish hosted the annual celebration at Guiding Star Knights of Columbus’ Inter- national Caterers.Senator Jeff Klein joined residents at the fun-fi lled celebration featuring entertainment and Italian gifts from St. Benedict’s Parish. Senator Klein (l) and Loretta Zaino had a great time at St. Helena School students spent the afternoon hon- the parish’s Italian Carnevale. oring the world’s most infl uential children’s author. Photo courtesy of Senator Jeff Klein’s Offi ce Photo courtesy of St. Helena School BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 41 Releasing violent offenders By Lenore Skenazy At fi rst blush, this sounds lives would be saved — and works. “But it’s worth a lot It’s no secret that Amer- crazy. We need to keep vio- so many fewer people would more study.” ica loves to send people to lent offenders off the street! wind up in a cage. One method It certainly is. And so is prison. We have fi ve per- But one point that Pfaff makes shown to work is a program in a look at the prison guard cent of the world’s popula- is that “violent offender” is a Boston called Project Cease- unions. While many peo- tion and 25 percent of its misleading term. It makes it fi re. It works like this: ple are concerned about prisoners – which is odd sound as if there is a class of The cops determine which the advent of private pris- for a “Land of Liberty.” people who are wired wrong gangs are responsible for the ons — after all, these make Lately it has become and incorrigible. This is majority of the gun violence. money on “heads in beds,” common to attribute our wrong on two counts. First of “Then they sit down and so they support more incar- mass incarceration to the all, some crimes are labeled meet with those people and ceration — the role of the war on drugs. The conver- “violent” that aren’t — like kind of give them two choices: public prison guard unions sation goes like this: “Why breaking into a house. ‘If you persist in this violence, should not be ignored. don’t we just release the But beyond that, some peo- RHYMES we will crack down on you as Here in New York State, non-violent drug offend- ple are labeled “violent” who a group, aggressively,’ ” says says Pfaff, our prison pop- ers? That makes so much committed their crime only in WITH CRAZY Pfaff. But the cops also bring ulation is down 25 percent, sense!” the context of one particular C\efi\Jb\eXqp in an array of social workers and yet our correctional And it does. But it will situation. to help with housing, food, em- budget keeps going up. The not make that big a dent “You’re in a bad mood, you ployment, health care. “And more guards that are on in the number of people have a beer, you get in a fi ght as true in 19th century Czar- they say, ‘If you’re willing to the payroll, the more po- sitting in cells, says John with your friend at the bar and ist Russia as it is in 20th cen- put this violence behind you, tential votes for laws that Pfaff, a professor of law break his jaw,” says Pfaff. “If tury Los Angeles. What is we will help you build a more are tough — perhaps exces- at Fordham University we’re trying to minimize fu- necessary is a change of cir- stable life.’ It’s called ‘focused sively — on crime. After and author of the new ture harm, some sort of anger cumstance.” deterrence.’ It’s carrot and all, jobs depend on it. book, “Locked In: the True management class might be That might sound like a stick.” But lives depend on Causes of Mass Incarcera- more effective than prison.” verse from the West Side Story A program like this called something else: Preventing tion — and How to Achieve But prison has become our song – “Offi cer Krupke, you’re Cure Violence was introduced violence, not just punish- Real Reform.” (Book titles knee-jerk response to all vio- really a slob, this boy don’t in Chicago. ing it. Putting people be- keep getting longer, don’t lence, even though often this need a doctor, just a good hon- “And when the state cut hind bars ignores the cost they?) Surprisingly, people isn’t addressing the real prob- est job” – but Pfaff cites a cur- the funding a couple of years to their families, and to tax- arrested for drug crimes lem. rent theory that looks at vio- ago, that’s exactly when the payers. If we want to make constitute only about 16% Which is? Well, says Pfaff, lence as an epidemic: A shoots violence in Chicago began its our cities safer, locking up of the people in prison. “Whenever you have young B, B’s friends shoot C, C’s sharp increase,” Pfaff says. violent offenders may not Most of the rest are there men who are denied upward brother shoots D, and so forth. Somehow, one solitary be the key. for violent crimes. So for social mobility and the state “One study tied 400 shootings neighborhood managed to Lenore Skenazy is a key- Pfaff the question is: doesn’t do a good job of pre- back to one initial shooting,“ keep its funding. And there, note speaker, author of the Should we start releas- venting violent crime, these says Pfaff. says Pfaff, the crime rate con- book and blog Free-Range ing the violent criminals, young men will engage in vi- If we could just stop that tinue going down. This doesn’t Kids, and a contributor at too? olence against each other. It’s chain at the start, so many defi nitively prove the program Reason.com. BY PAUL GOLLUSCIO none at the door. there will be meets here on the 2nd Friday drinking. We also refuse to Hello all! snacks, raffl es, 50/50 and the of every month. These guys rent to Stag Parties because The post extends it’s sym- big games. Tickets can be ob- painted our meeting room, when men see naked women pathies and condolences to tained by calling the Korony installed new vertical blinds their IQ’s drop to the level of the family of Russell Feeley Post. and got rid of tons of debris. their shoe size and they be- who passed away last week. The VA Accountability The room looks great. We come incredibly stupid. Any Russ was a Booster here as First Act of 2017, introduced should let them loose on the thing else is OK. well as his wife Liz. Liz asks by committee chairman Rep. rest of the building. Trivia Time for donations to the Preston Phil Roe (R-TN) seeks to the bad eggs to be fi red and Dues are still due. We are The Alamo fell on March Center of Compassion. change the scandals plagu- give the whistleblowers the up to a membership of 65. 6, at 6:30 a.m. 1836. On the On a lighter note, Bingo is ing the VA for years and no protection they deserve. It The county membership ma- same date in 1857, the Dred back here at 620. The Korony one being held accountable. would also allow the VA to re- vens say we have a goal of 71. Scott Decision was reached. Post is hosting a Bingo Night Under the current system, duce the pensions of employ- We’re catching up. Oreo Cookies debuts on here with all proceeds going employees have stolen and ees convicted of felonies and Anyone out in Bronx March 6, 1912. Got Milk? to the ‘Chris Engeldrum Sup- sold meds, meant for vets, recoup bonuses awarded in Times Reporter Land need- March 8, 1917, saw the be- port the Troops Drive.’ Doors manipulated wait times, and error. All of the above from ing to rent a room for a ginning of the Russian Revo- open a 6 p.m. with the games left vets to die-and it’s nearly CVA Concerned Veterans for party, call the post (718) 822- lution. beginning at 7 p.m., until impossible for them to be America. 1310 N. Courthouse 8873 and ask for Shiela. She On the same date in 1999, 9:30. This all happens on Fri- fi red. Worse, whistleblow- Road, Arlington, VA 22201. handles the rentals. Bear in Joe DiMaggio died. day, March 31 and $10 gets ers who speak up against They have a website. mind, we don’t rent to Sweet Keep the troops in your you in with one Bingo card. this are punished. This new Many thanks to the Ma- Sixteen Parties as we can’t prayers, take a vet to lunch There will be 150 tickets sold, act will make it easier for rine Corps League that control the crashers and and God bless. S SHOP OUR CLASSIFIED S PAGES EVERY WEEK AND SAVE MONEY 42 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 BTR BRONX MUSIC HERITAGE CENTER REMEMBERS ELOMBE BRATH To commemorate Black History Month, the Bronx Music Heritage Center hosted an opening reception for its newest exhibit, ‘Black is Beautiful: A Tribute to Elombe Brath’ on Saturday, February 25. The multimedia exhibit honors Elombe Brath, an activist and artist who grew up in Hunts Point and from an early age was involved in the local jazz scene promoting shows for up-and-coming artists like Jimmy Owens. The exhibit will be displayed until Sunday, April 30 and can be viewed every Friday and Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at 1303 Louis Niné Boulevard. (l-r) Pianist Valerie Capers, guitarist John Henry Robinson, trumpeter Jimmy Owens, saxophonist George Braith and drum- Cinque Braithwaite presented a vibrant display honoring mer Bobby Sanabria gave a remarkable live performance. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co his father, Elombe Brath. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co LEHMAN COLLEGE PRESENTS BRONX PARKS SPEAK UP The 23rd annual ‘Bronx Parks Speak Up! The Future of Bronx Parks and Open Spaces’ was held on Saturday, February 25 at Lehman College. Made possible by Con Edison, Lehman Col- lege, Partnerships for Parks and the Bronx Council for Environmental Quality, the always informative event featured presentations by Riverkeeper, S.W.I.M., The Point and Friends of Van Cortlandt Park among many other local organizations. Friends of the Williambridge Oval Park members Dogma Arce (l) and Doug Condit gave an Bronx Children Museum’s James Montalvo (l) presented examples of local wildlife to (l-r) informative presentation on Kossuth Playground. Photo by Miriam Quin Daphani, Dillan and Donovan Jones. Photo by Miriam Quin LITTLE SCHOOL CELEBRATES DR. SEUSS’ B’DAY FORDHAM BID ORGANIZES FREE TOTE BAGS Bronx Little School celebrated Dr. Seuss’ 113th birthday on Thursday, March 2 by having The Fordham Road Business Improvement District, New York Public Library and GrowNYC students share their favorite Dr. Seuss work. hosted an exciting Tote Bag Giveaway on Wednesday, March 1 at Bryan Park. Annmarie Beckford (l) and Nancy Brown (2nd from l) picked up their tote bags from (l-r) Jacob Vargas, a NYPD cadet aiding the NYC Public Library; Fordham University graduate Students wore their own ‘Cat in the Hat’ inspired head gear and received different Dr. Seuss Candice lan, representing FRBID; Daniel Bernstein, FRBID deputy director and Fordham Uni- books for the special event. Photo courtesy of Bronx Little School versity graduate Michael Johnson, representing FRBID. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 43 Cash prizes for high school students Cash prizes are available winner will be eligible to par- cated at 6000 Riverdale Ave- before the actual contest. cide.org, and AlmostAborted. for high school juniors and se- ticipate in the New York State nue at the corner of W. 260th Meara pointed out that stu- org, among many others. niors in the upcoming Bronx Oratory Contest in Albany on Street. dent entrants must submit Further information, and Pro-Life Oratory Contest, ac- Saturday, May 13. Student participants must a copy of their speech along application forms, may be ob- cording to an announcement The Bronx participants research, and then write and with a contest application to: tained by contacting Meara by the Bronx Right-to-Life will face off at St. Margaret deliver a fi ve to seven minute Bronx Right-to-Life Commit- at (718) 543-5091, by e-mail at Committee. of Cortona Church Rectory speech, from a pro-life per- tee, P.O.Box 95, Bronx, NY., barbara [email protected], or Prize amounts are $300 for Meeting Room on Saturday, spective, on one of the follow- 10471. regular mail at P.O. Box 95, fi rst place, $100 for second April 8, at 10 a.m., stated Bar- ing topics: abortion, infanti- Students may avail them- Bronx, NY, 10471. place and $50 goes to the third bara Meara, contest coordina- cide, euthanasia, or stem cell selves of a great deal of pro-life She stated that this year’s place fi nisher. tor for the Bronx Right-to-Life research. information to be found on the Right to Life contest slogan is In addition to the Bronx Committee. The deadline for entries is internet, such as NRLC.org., “Use Your Voice to Wake Up a Speech Contest, the fi rst prize The church rectory is lo- Saturday, April 1, one week Afterabortion.org., Blackgeno- Sleeping World for Life.” Lehman nets $1.8M grant for English Language Ed The U.S. Department of increases to 85 percent. oping a network of support. structional activities as an lish language instructors.” Education has awarded a $1.8 “In order to provide stu- This month, the program ad- alternative to rote learning; The $1.8 million grant will million, fi ve-year grant to the dents with greater access to mitted its fi rst cohort, 30 new providing small group in- provide for the education of Bronx Institute at Lehman educational opportunities, it public school teachers as non- structional intervention to 150 students during the next College. The funds will sup- is crucial that teaching pro- degree students. Each teacher students struggling in areas fi ve years, or about 3 0 students port Project ALPHA (Aca- fessionals implement a full is able to earn credits toward of literacy; and English lan- per year. The second cohort of demic Language Produces range of up-to-date pedagog- either a Masters of Science guage development. 30 students will begin the pro- Higher Achievement), a new ical strategies and tools to in Education (MSEd); an ad- “Project ALPHA ad- gram in September 2017. Cur- program that provides profes- achieve results in strengthen- vanced certifi cate for Teach- dresses a critical need in New rently, all the students are sional development to teach- ing English language abilities ers of English to Speakers of York City,” said Herminio public school teachers, but ers in the fi eld of English lan- for learners too often left be- Other Languages (TESOL); or Martínez, executive director parochial school teachers can guage instruction. hind,” said Dr. José Luis Cruz, advanced certifi cate for bilin- of the Bronx Institute and a also be accepted. According to the New York president of Lehman College. gual extension. professor in the Middle and “By the end of the fi ve-year City Department of Education, “This new funding for Proj- Project ALPHA develops High School Education de- grant cycle, Project ALPHA more than 26 percent of all ect ALPHA at the Bronx In- effective instructional strate- partment. “The fact is that will serve at least 150 teach- Bronx K-12 students, approx- stitute focuses on advancing gies in order to help English students who speak English ers,” said Bruce Irushalmi, imately 40,000 students are classroom methodologies to learners stay in school, gain as a second language need ad- deputy director of the Bronx English Language Learners accelerate language acquisi- academic content and liter- ditional networks of support Institute. “The end goal is to (ELLs)—children who are not tion and smoothe transitions acy skills, and graduate from in our city’s schools. Proj- create lasting professional profi cient in English and speak to higher education levels.” high school and enter college; ect ALPHA will address the learning communities, sup- another language at home. In Using a cohort-based model, some of those instructional needs of these students, pro- porting collaboration be- New York City, 62 percent of all Project ALPHA recruits doz- strategies include: teaching viding hardworking teachers tween New York City teach- ELL students speak Spanish, ens of certifi ed teachers in academic vocabulary inten- a viable path to develop and ers across a range of different but in the Bronx that number Bronx public schools, devel- sively using a variety of in- improve their skills as Eng- experience levels.” Jacobi produces identifi cation for hundreds of Bronxites NYC Health + Hospitals/ cessible and secure document stitutions. New York City resi- proudly launched the largest some of those barriers.” Jacobi’s acting chief execu- that enables residents to ac- dents are now able to sign up municipal identifi cation card Those interested in book- tive offi cer Christopher Mas- cess city services and grant for IDNYC – a government-is- program in the nation. ing an appointment in the tromano, announced that as admission to city buildings, sued identifi cation card that is “The NYC Health + Hospi- Bronx can visit an IDNYC of- the result of NYC Health + such as schools. In addition, available to all city residents tals system provides care for fi ce located at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi’s three-week the card can be presented as age 14 and older. Immigration people who often face barriers Hospitals/Lincoln, by call- on-site collaboration with proof of identifi cation for in- status does not matter. Mayor to their care and wellness,” ing 311 or visit http://www1. IDNYC, 630 Bronx residents teracting with the police and Bill de Blasio announced this said Mastromano. “Through nyc.gov/site/idnyc/card/loca- now possess that agency’s new is an accepted form of identi- initiative in his State of the this successful collaboration tions.page, for a full list of lo- municipal ID cards. fi cation for opening a banking City address in January 2014 with IDNYC, we can remove cations in the Bronx. The IDNYC card is an ac- account at select fi nancial in- and less than one year later BY LYNN GERBINO their rights as taxpayers and area along East Tremont Av- If you have not yet sent Well, we are happy to say citizens of Throggs Neck. I enue. Come and join us. in your dues, please do so. that the alternate side park- could not understand why I just received a notice You can mail a $15 check to: ing regulations that are these homeowners should that two of our banners on Throggs Neck Homeown- slated for the streets around be penalized with alternate Tremont have been torn ers Association, P.O. Box 25, the golf course, have been side parking just because by the high winds we have Throggs Neck Station, Bronx, voted down by the Municipal they live along the border of been having over the last few NY 10465. Services Committee of Com- the golf course. I hope this weeks. You can look us up on Fa- munity Board 10 and now the matter is dead, but one never Manor. Our guest speaker So now we have to pay cebook for up to date com- whole board will vote on this knows. will be Richard Bassik from $195 an hour to have them re- munity info...Throggs Neck issue at its next meeting. Our next meeting will be the Westchester Square BID moved. Homeowners Association or There was a great turn held on Tuesday, March 28 at who will talk about what is Lucky us...no wait a min- call us at (718) 823-0327. out and all came to speak for 7:30 p.m. at the Villa Barone coming to the Throggs Neck ute...lucky city. Poor us. Enjoy. 44 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 BTR ST. RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S CHARACTER DAY St. Raymond Elementary students in grades three through fi ve dressed up as their favorite fi ctional and non-fi ctional characters for the second annual ‘Character Day’ on Monday, Febru- ary 27. From the ‘Harry Potter’ series and fantasy novels to individuals from the ‘I Survived’ series and professional athletes, students attended all their classes in full costume. Designed to tie into the English Language Arts curriculum, students gave presentations as their character as part of their ELA grade. Ms. Lim (front, c) and her fourth grade students really got into character for the day. Photo by Aracelis Batista MARY MAGISTR0’S 100TH YEAR Fort Schuyler House resident Mary ‘Mimi’ Magistro celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family on Thursday, March 2. As- semblyman Michael Benedetto, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and Councilman James Vacca presented the birthday girl proclamations in honor of her incredible milestone. K-MART HOSTS FREE POP-UP ART EVENT The Bronx K-Mart made shopping fun by hosting an awesome in-store graffi ti art customization event on Saturday, March 4 at 1998 Bruckner Boulevard. The free event included an air brush customization station featuring Joe Boxer clothing and Risewear shoes where shoppers could have their items personalized on-site. Artists Tiffany Chung (l) and Garland Wright (2nd from r); John Toledo, K-Mart assistant store manager and employ- ees Christina Valesquez and Crystal Davila (r) displayed their custom shirts. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co MILES COFFEE BAR’S GRAND OPENING Michelle Benedetto (l) and her daughter, Victoria Lauler (c), cel- Local elected offi cials and the Throggs Neck Merchants Association welcomed the Miles Coffee Bar to the neighbor- ebrated Mary ‘Mimi’ Magistro’s special day. Photo by Aracelis Batista hood on Saturday, March 4 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4039 E. Tremont Avenue. The Miles Coffee Bar is a fresh, modern coffee shop where alluring aesthetics meet fi ne quality coffee and pastries prepared in-house daily (front, l-r) TNMA’s Ed Angelino, new member coordinator; John Marano, resident advisor; Bobby Jaen, president; Assemblyman Michael Benedetto; Mario Dagostino, co-owner; Councilman James Vacca, Chris Samrino, co-owner Assembly members Benedetto (l) and Mark Gjonaj wished Magistro and Stephen Kaufman, legal counsel. Photo by Aracelis Batista well on her centennial. Photo by Aracelis Batista BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 45 7th Annual Abrazo Garifuna banquet Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz, fael Salamanca, will celebrate The Abrazo Garifuna Ban- to midnight, and is completely senting proclamations to six in conjunction with assembly- the 7th Abrazo Garifuna Ban- quet, will take place at Mae- free for all the attendees. distinguished members of the men Marcos Crespo, Luis Sep- quet in New York in recogni- stro’s Caterers, located at 1703 The elected offi cials, to- Garifuna community. ulveda, Michael Blake, Victor tion of the Garifuna’s Heritage Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx, on gether with Borough President For information, contact Pichardo and Councilman Ra- Month. Friday, March 17 from 7 p.m. Ruben Diaz, Jr., will be pre- Leila Martinez at (718) 991-3161. Much Ado About Nothing at Huntington Free Library On Sunday March 12 at 2 are struggling to re-enter the p.m., the Huntington Free Li- civilian world; survivors are brary and Reading Room will struggling to reform the bonds stage a performance of Wil- of family and friendship. liam Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado Much Ado is chiefl y remem- About Nothing’, for the benefi t bered by audiences for the wit of the Bill Twomey Scholas- of Beatrice and Benedick, the tic Award. The award is pre- bickering couple whose bril- sented to a Bronx high school liance of language rivals the senior that demonstrates the giants of Shakespeare’s canon. same literary excellence and But above all, this play is a dedication to Bronx history struggle of love, trust, and for- that Bill Twomey graced his giveness against pride, fear, many Bronx Times Reporter and envy. In this struggle, wit readers. is sometimes a delicious poi- The Huntington will host son - a tool by means of which the Red Monkey Theater we may speak to each other William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” - Group’s production of Much without listening. And the mo- Ado About Nothing, written ments when characters in this circa 1598. The play will be play truly listen to each other, The Red Monkey Theater seniors pay $5 and adults $10. all-volunteer not for profi t in- set in 1940s Italy, at the close time and time again, are the Group is based at the College There is a limit of 60 seats, and stitution, located next to Apple of World War II. This was at moments when hearts - and of Mt. St. Vincent. Tickets are tickets may not be available at Bank at 9 Westchester Square. a time when people are al- lives - can be won or lost” - Tal available on line at RedMon- the door. Visit HuntingtonFreeLibrary. lowing themselves to believe Aviezer, director Red Monkey keyTheater.org or by link from The Huntington Free Li- org to apply for the Bill Twomey they have a future. Soldiers Theatre Group. BronxNYC.com. Students and brary and Reading Room, is an Scholastic Award. BY FRANK V. VERNUCCIO, JR. both eyebrow-raising and ri- that the film you see will chases of Hollywood assets. This season’s crop of diculous. Dennis Rodman’s have been partially financed Politico asks “For Amer- awards shows produced the trip to North Korea and his Action in China.” Correspondent ican moviegoers, the peril usual political soliloquies cavorting with one of the Ronan Farrow outlined how lies in the unseen. Would from the Hollywood crowd. worst dictators in existence, that influences the scripts a war movie called South Since the period, well Sean Penn’s friendly meet- Association of the movies Americans China Sea ever play in one over a half century ago, ings with a member of a bru- watch. of Wanda’s theaters? What when Senator Joe McCarthy tal Mideast regime, and the To understand how Chi- about an action flick with a harshly probed the influ- praise provided by Michael Hollywood assets. “The new na’s investment provides Chinese villain?…When you ence of Communism in the Moore and Oliver Stone af- dynamic highlights Holly- influence for the Beijing control the movie experi- United States, it has become ter their visits with Fidel wood’s dependence on China, government, it must be un- ence, you can subtly influ- almost taboo to question the Castro, one of the world’s where the slightest change derstood that Chinese com- ence public opinion. And the loyalty or motivations of leading sponsors of terror in state policy has ripple ef- panies are subservient to Chinese government — Wan- those in the entertainment and practitioners of repres- fects across the entertain- and work diligently for Chi- da’s staunch supporter — has community who take left- sions within his own nation, ment industry. China’s deep na’s foreign policy. That, been transparent about that wing positions. Therefore, are just a sampling. pockets have become a fre- however, is only part of the goal. The Communist Party even when sporadic acts that Lately, something even quent topic of speculation story. The appetite for films has banned or currently bans raised serious legal ques- more insidious has occurred. and intrigue among enter- in China’s largest-in-the thousands of books deemed tions were committed in the Even though China has tainment executives, some world population is vast, and controversial. It heavily cen- subsequent decades, there backed off on plans for some of whom see the country as even those Hollywood stud- sors the Internet, while Fa- was little backlash or reper- major purchases of Holly- full of prospective buyers ies not financially dependent cebook and Twitter remain cussions. wood assets, the influence of willing to pay high premi- on China have a significant prohibited in China — one of One of the more salient the Beijing regime continues ums for flashy Hollywood financial interest in produc- the reasons Freedom House examples was the deeply dis- to grow, and it is neither par- holdings.” ing movies that appeal to ranked it a more restrictive turbing antics committed by anoid nor inappropriate to Some of China’s influence their worldview, even if that society than Iran and Saudi Jane Fonda during her trip examine what this means for has been very overt. Several is detrimental to American Arabia.” to North Vietnam, provid- the independence of Ameri- years ago, a remake of the interests. With all that money and ing moral support for the ca’s signature art form, and cult classic “Red Dawn” was Politico provides another influence in the minds of very forces that were con- whether this is leading to a originally scripted to por- example of the interrelation- Hollywood’s moguls, don’t currently killing American pandering by movie person- tray China as the villain. ship between Chinese compa- expect to hear many pa- troops on the battlefield. nel, both in the boardrooms Beijing cracked its financial nies buying major stakes in triotic statements on those The question wasn’t about and in front of the cameras, whip, and another nation Hollywood and Beijing’s po- award shows anytime soon. support or opposition for to foreign interests. was substituted. litical goals. Dalian Wanda Contact COMACTA at ny- that war; it was the provi- The Wall Street Journal An NBC Today review is a Chinese firm that has communityaction@gmail. sion of comfort to those that recently reported that Chi- notes that “If you got to a intimate ties to the Chinese com; tune into our affiliated were fighting the U.S. nese companies engaged in movie theater right now, Communist Party, and it is radio broadcasts at usagov- There have been incidents $4.5 billion in purchases of there’s a pretty good chance intent on making major pur- policy.com. 46 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 BTR NFL LINEBACKER GETS FIT WITH MOTT HAVEN KIDS The Bubble Foundation and Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Victor Ochi celebrated family health and wellness at the New York Foundling’s Mott Haven Academy Charter School on Wednes- day, March 1. The commemorative event, in the schools where the Bubble Foundation piloted its Family Meal program, celebrated the importance of eating together as a family as students and their families enjoyed a healthy family-style meal. Ochi visited his home community to speak with students about how nutrition and wellness contributed to his success and led everyone in a family-friendly stretch. A New York Foundling’s Mott Haven Academy fourth grader wore a New York Foundling’s Mott Haven Academy fourth graders practiced knife skills with the Bubble Foundation. chef’s hat while enjoying a Bubble Foundation Family Meal. Photo by Courtney Nucito, Bubble Foundation Photo by Courtney Nucito, Bubble Foundation OLA CELEBRATES 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL In honor of their 100th Day of School, Our Lady of the Assumption School’s kindergartners dressed up as cente- narians on Monday, February 13. NYC SPARX HOSTS TECH, ENGINEERING WORKSHOPS Bronx girls explored their scientifi c side at the NYC SPARX STEM Work- shops on Friday, February 24 at St. James Recreation Center. The day featured two hands-on workshops dedicated to technology and engi- neering. Budding engineer Cindy Martinez tried her hand at completing the Straw Tower Challenge. Photo by Miriam Quin OLA’s kindergartners celebrated their 100th Day of School in style. Photo courtesy of OLA BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 47 MONTE ROLLS OUT THE ROLLIN’ COLON Montefi ore Medical Center’s Moses Campus rolled out the Rollin Colon, a 20-foot-long pink infl atable colon, on Thursday, March 2 in honor of Colon Cancer Awareness Month. The inter- active learning experience featured activities aimed at raising awareness of the third most diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer in the nation. HYDE STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT DRUG ABUSE Seventy-fi ve Hyde Leadership Charter School seventh graders and their teachers learned about drug abuse and pharmacy careers from 15 Touro College of Pharmacy students on Thursday, March 2. (back, l-r) Dr. Ryan Moore, Touro College of Pharmacy assistant dean of clinical affairs; Touro Dr. Joann Kwah (l) MD, attending gastroenterologist, Chinyere Mba-Jonas (2nd from l), GL/Liver College pharmacy students Monique Scott and Lee Fairy Ban-David and Hyde students Bri- Disease admistrator and the patient Navigator program team in front of the Rollin’ Colon. anna Torres, Michelle Amon, (front, l-r) Ryan Rodriguez, William B. and Nicholas Marshall. Photo by Aracelis Batista Photo by Silvio Pacifi co PROGRESSIVES, LIBERALS ON THE MOVE IC DISCUSSES RIKERS ISLAND, CRIMINAL JUSTICE Nine members of the Progressive and Liberals on the Move held an organizing and planning The Independent Commission on NYC Criminal Justice System and Incarceration Reform held session at the Huntington Free Library on Friday, February 24. The group will host its next a roundtable discussion on Wednesday, March 1 at the Andrew Freedman Home. The commis- meeting at the library on Friday, March 31. sion is studying Rikers Island and the overall criminal justice system in NYC to establish a new blueprint for an improved system. Sandi Lusk (3rd from l) and her fellow Progressives and Liberals on the Move members will Event moderator Stanley Richards (back, c) answered the public’s questions and concerns meet again at the Huntington Free Library later this month. Photo by Thomas X. Casey regarding Rikers Island. Photo courtesy of Global Strategy Group SANDY HOOK DOCTOR DISCUSSES ‘STOP THE BLEED’ Dr. Lenworth Jacobs, Hartford Hospital director of trau- ma, addressed medical professionals at Jacobi Hospital on Tuesday, February 28 to discuss ‘Stop the Bleed’, an education and training program established to teach non- clinician community members life saving skills to reduce emergency blood loss following a shooting injury. The pro- gram was led by Dr. Jacobs who cared for victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Dr. Lenworth Jacobs gave a life saving lecture at Jacobi Medical Center. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co 48 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 BTR 1729 Crosby Ave, Bronx, New York 10461 COME ON IN AND ENJOY A PINT! Takes Reservations, Walk-Ins Welcome, Good For Groups and Take Out Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Drinks Catering For All Occasions... Accepting Reservations For Parties Up To 40 People... 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This year’s honorees were NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, district attorney Darcel Clark, Renaissance Youth Center CEO Bervin Harris and local activist Naimah Bilal. CBALL, NY KNICKS HOLDS YOUTH CLINIC Community Board Athletic Leadership League hosted a youth bas- ketball clinic on Saturday, March 4 featuring former NY Knicks player Larry Johnson at the Throggs Neck Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club. The event featured also featured a live DJ, giveaways and a Bronx DA ver- sus community celebrities basketball game. Prince Ehikhanenor (back, l-r) Police offi cer Bierd, Sinclair Hollingsworth and police of- was ready for his fi rst Naimah Bilal (2nd from r) graciously accepted her awards from (l-r) Cynthia Cox, Congress- fi cer Paulino with Throggs Neck Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club chil- basketball clinic. man Serrano and Senator Serrano. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co dren. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi co ST. 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Antiques for the Garden and the Gar- The Preview Party presents enthu- Weekend visitors to the Antique den Room opens with a Benefi t Pre- siasts and collectors the opportunity Garden Furniture Fair can browse view Party and Collectors’ Plant Sale to examine the plants, to peruse thou- and purchase unique items and enjoy on Thursday, May 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. sands of garden antiques from lead- tours, talks, and eclectic live musical NYBG’s fair is America’s only show for ing exhibitors from across the United sets. Experts will be on hand to answer authentic garden antiques and rareties States offering their fi nest pieces for questions on current decorating styles. for the garden and the garden room. In- sale, and to make early purchases, They will also discuss trends in the ac- ternationally renowned event designer while enjoying cocktails and hors quisition and appreciation of garden Bronson van Wyck is the Designer d’oeuvres, in advance of the fair’s open- ornament, as well as assist buyers look- chairman for this year’s Antique Gar- ing to the general public. For Preview ing for the perfect piece to complement den Furniture Fair. He will create a de- Party tickets and information, please a garden, landscape, or interior. On-site sign based on Édouard Manet’s paint- call (718) 817-8773 or e-mail cbalkonis@ shippers are available to facilitate Tri- ing Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe (Luncheon nybg.org. State New York and New England deliv- on the Grass). The Antique Garden Furniture Fair eries during the fair and other shipping Amid 600 guests from the philan- continues at NYBG from Friday, May needs in the weeks following. thropic, interior and landscape design, 5 through Sunday, May 7, 10 a.m. to 5 At the entrance to the fair, a Spe- architecture, and art worlds, Preview p.m. daily. Included are outdoor sculp- cialty Plant Sale features an extensive Party attendees can indulge in an ex- ture, fountains, sundials, bird baths, selection of unusual, colorful plants clusive Silent Auction and NYBG’s re- gates, garden benches, antique wicker, representing some of horticulture’s fi n- nowned Collectors’ Plant Sale, which urns and planters, botanical prints, est growers. features hard-to-fi nd beauties, beloved and architectural ornament, display- Advance tickets for the fair are avail- A featured item for purchase at NYBG’s An- varieties, and horticultural treasures ing centuries of classic design inspira- able for purchase online at nybg.org tique Garden Furniture Fair SAVE THE DATE THE BRONX CHAMBER of COMMERCE invites you to attend FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2017 • 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Honoring Trailblazing Women VILLA BARONE MANOR in Labor & Business 737 THROGGSOGGS NECKNECK EXPWY Honoring MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES Venecia Fernandez Rhina Valentin Office of NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Host of Bronxnet OPEN Nancy Rosario-Rodriguez Assistant Director of Center for Educational Partnerships Fordham University, Graduate School of Education KEYNOTE SPEAKER NYC Councilmember Vanessa Gibson $65$665 - CHCHAMBERAMBER MEMBERS $85 - NNONON MEMMEMBERSBERS To RSVP or for more information call 718-828-3900 or email us at: [email protected] BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 55 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE 56 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 BTR Keck War Mem’l on E. 138th Last week I wrote about the war memorial, sculpted by the Menconi brothers, at 139th Street and Third Avenue. Lest some readers get confused, I should remind you that it has nothing to do with a similar remained for many years. Karl Bitter, and Daniel Chester monument just south of it at The plaque features Colum- French. The plaques, by the 137th Street and Third Avenue. bia carrying a shield bearing way, can still be found on the That memorial, designed by the word “Patriotism” at the secondary market for about a architect Albert E. Davis, was top and “Devotion” on the bot- thousand dollars. created from Deer Isle granite tom. It has the words “This Among his other well- by sculptor Charles Keck (1875- tablet is cast from metal recov- known works is his bronze 1951) and features a globe atop ered from the U.S.S. Maine.” statue of Father Francis Pat- a polished granite column that I mentioned that one thou- rick Duffy (1871-1932) standing rises from a rectangular base. sand plaques were created and in front of a 17’ green granite It was installed in 1919, and the this one has #613 stamped on cross at Times Square. The overall height is 31’. Davis, by the edge. It measured 13” by 17 Canadian-born priest who is the way, was vice president of 1/2”. A smaller bronze plaque best known as the chaplain of the North Side Board of Trade mounted on a wooden backing “The Fighting Sixty Ninth” in and passed away in 1929 from was attached to the rear of the World War One, founded Our a stroke. memorial indicating the sculp- Saviour Parish here in the The monument long held tor’s name and 1913, the year it Bronx in 1913, and later served an important piece of Amer- was cast, along with the found- at Holy Cross Church near icana. The battleship USS ry’s name, John Williams Inc., Times Square. When Father Maine was sunk in Havana NY. Duffy passed away, he was in- Harbor on February 15, 1898 The foundry was located on terred at St. Raymond Ceme- and Spain was blamed for the West 26th Street in New York tery near the Whittemore Ave- sinking although it was never City and was in business from nue entrance and his grave site proven. Charles Keck sal- 1875 to 1956 and John Williams is marked by a large granite vaged the bronze from The learned the trade from his for- cross. Such was his popular- Maine and used it to create a mer employer, Tiffany and ity that there were reported to REPRINTED FROM 5/17/2012 thousand plaques which were Company. Williams’ Foundry be 5000 at his burial. The Keck sold throughout the country. was used by all the leading monument of Duffy at Times One was attached to the base of sculptors of the day includ- Square was dedicated on May The 1919 Spanish-American War Memorial still graces the intersection of 137th Street memorial where it ing Anna Hyatt Huntington, 2, 1937. 137th Street and Third Avenue but the bronze plaque has been removed. 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Peek music, featuring BAE fl utist Theresa Repertorio Español introduces its new market will take place on Sunday, inside the Potting Shed, preview the Norris, violinist Jorge Ávila and cellist production En el Nombre de Salomé (In March 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the South African bulbs getting ready for Eliana Mendoza, plus songs performed the name of Salomé) to the Bronx, af- gym at St. Helena’s, 1315 Olmstead Av- their dazzling Palm House debut and by vocalists Leonardo Granados, Diana ter a successful debut in Manhattan. enue. All items are $3 or less.For more be among the fi rst visitors to view López and 2016 Winner of BAE’s Young Based on a novel by Julia Alvarez, writ- information call (718) 892-3232. the newly-renovated Alpine House, Bronx Artist Contest Linda Collazo ten by Marco Antonio Rodríguez and di- * * * with Wave Hill Gardener Susannah with ensemble accompaniment. rected by José Zayas this new play tells Lehman Center for the Perform- Strazzera. On the concert will be tangos popu- the story of Dominican poet and politi- ing Arts will present for the fi rst time Sunday, March 19: Pre-Concert Tea: lar in the 1920s and 30s: La cumparsita, cal advocate Salomé Ureña. The perfor- together in New York City, two living Enjoy Afternoon Tea in the Mark Twain Taquito militar, A media luz and Por mance will be on Tuesday, March 21, at Salsa legends, the multifaceted vocal- Room prior to today’s concert in Armor una cabeza; tangos by Piazzolla which 7 p.m. in the Repertory Theater of Hos- ists Andy Montañez and Charlie Aponte Hall. The Café at Wave Hill pairs a clas- combine jazz, classical, Klezmer and tos Community College, located at 450 who are recognized worldwide as two of sic menu with an assortment of green, other styles: Las cuatro estaciones, Mi- Grand Concourse. Reserved seating is the best and most infl uential singers in black and herbal teas. This traditional longa del ángel, Libertango and his song $15 and $5 for students and ages 18 and the history of Salsa on Saturday, March tea service includes the four classic ele- Balada para un loco. Listeners can hear under. Tickets can be purchased at (718) 25, at 8 p.m. Produced by Lehman Cen- ments of savory, scones, sweets and tea. Pablo Zinger’s novel approach to the Ha- 518-4455 or www.hostoscenter.org. ter and Leo Tizol. The menu, presented by Great Perfor- banera from Bizet’s Carmen incorporat- Through the use of Salomé’s poetry, Lehman Center for the Performing mances, includes an array of tea sand- ing tango and joropo styles. The concert the audience will not only experience Arts is on the campus of Lehman Col- wiches, scones and bite-sized desserts. will also feature a suite from Piazzolla’s that patriotic national fi gure she has lege/CUNY at 250 Bedford Park Boule- Afternoon Tea also includes a glass of Tango Apasionado, the 1987 show which been established as but also the woman vard West. Tickets are $100*VIP, $65, sparkling wine. Afternoon Tea Service Zinger recorded with the composer in and mother she was and is also appar- $55, and $50 and can be purchased by is $36. Wave Hill Members receive a New York. The program marks the re- ent through her poetry. The story of calling the Lehman Center box offi ce at 10% discount. Advanced registration is turn to the BAE of Zinger, who was ac- Salome Ureña is also the story of her (718) 960-8833 or through online access required, online at wavehill.org. tive as pianist, conductor and arranger daughter, Camila, who under her moth- at www.LehmanCenter.org. Sunday, March 19: Winter Workspace with the Ensemble beginning in 1989. er’s iconic shadow must fi nd her own *New This Season: Havana Café and Drop-In Sunday: Artists in the Winter Tickets are $15-30 and $50 at the voice and forge her own path. Lehman Center special VIP pre-con- Workspace program share their studio door. Advance tickets may be ordered at In the name of Salomé will take the cert wine & hors d’oeuvres reception practice with visitors on this Drop-in bronxartsensemble.org/tickets. audience through the life of not only the starting at 6:30 p.m. VIP tickets include Sunday. In the Winter Workspace today * * * national symbol Salomé Ureña but also the reception and the best seats in the are Michael Kelly Williams, Leenda Bo- Immediately following the February through moments in her life that made house. At the reception meet other pa- nilla and Alison Owen. Stop by Glyndor celebrations of the Dominican Repub- and continue to make her relevant in trons and the staff of Lehman Center. Gallery to speak to the artists and get a lican’s strides for freedom and liberty, Latin American literature. Sponsored by Havana Café Restaurant closer look at the creative process. and Havana Club Puerto Rican Rum. Sunday, March 19: Concert: Sirius Low-cost on-site parking available Quartet: Acclaimed for “savoring the for $5. life of each richly infl ected note” (Los * * * Angeles Times), Sirius Quartet com- Upcoming Wave Hill highlights in- bines exhilarating repertoire with un- Sherbee clude: equalled improvisational fi re. These Est. 1940 Thursday, March 16: Winter Work- conservatory-trained performer-com- space Workshop: Idioms On Rice Paper: posers shine with precision, soul and a Work with Winter Workspace artist raw energy that audiences adore. The Antiques Elisabeth Condon to immerse yourself ensemble champions a forward-think- in the art of brushwork and experience ing, genre-defying approach and has the magic of practicing idioms in ink on appeared at venues that include Alice rice paper. Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, the Stut- Saturday, March 18: Birding Boot- tgart Jazz Fest and the Beijing Music camp: Can you tell a catbird from a cow- Festival. Its members are: Fung Chern POT of GOLD bird? New and experienced birders are Hwei and Gregor Huebner, violins; invited to join expert birder, natural- Ron Lawrence, viola; and Jeremy Har- Sherbee Antiques is a family-owned business that has been ist and educator Gabriel Willow to dis- man, cello. At Wave Hill, the ensemble serving the tri-state area for over 60 years. cover the many groups of birds that call offers works inspired by Argentinian We buy from the full contents of homes and estates NYC their home. 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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 61 “When we’re shooting the ball well, we start playing with a lot of confidence. We start believing and we grab the lead.” JOE LODS ...... 68 TWICE AS NICE: SCANLAN REPEATS AS ARCHDIOCESAN CHAMPS The Scanlan girls basketball team celebrates its second-straight Archdiocesan ‘AA’ championship, defeating St. Joseph by the Sea on March 4. Photo by Hans Themistode BY HANS THEMISTODE hired fi ve years ago not only points in the period and held to take its foot off the break behind, chipping in 14 points The Scanlan girls basket- as coach but as Athletic Di- St. Joseph to just ten over the down the stretch. The Cru- of her own and hauling in ball team rolled to another rector to get the sports pro- eight-minute stretch, seizing saders settled into a shut- eight rebounds as well. title on March 4, cruising to a gram at Scanlan back to elite a 21-point lead heading into down defense in the fi nal It’s another dominant 66-31 victory over St. Joseph status,” said coach Tom Cata- halftime. eight minutes of play, giv- showing for Scanlan, but the by the Sea in the Archdioce- lanotto. “I’m just a small part St. Joseph did its best to ing up just four points in the Crusaders aren’t quite done san championship game. of it.” limit Scanlan out of the break fourth quarter. yet. The squad came up short It was the second-straight Scanlan took control from and the Crusaders struggled The squad, as it has all of its state title aspirations last title for the squad who have the opening tip, jumping out a bit in transition, unable to season, got contributions season and this year’s squad battled injuries all season to to a 12-point lead just minutes get second-chances off the from the entire roster, with has its sights set on a run at fi nd their playoff footing and into the game and forcing an glass. Despite the defensive each player stepping up to the Federation Tournament the Crusaders couldn’t quite early St. Joseph timeout. improvement, St. Joseph’s the metaphorical plate when- later this month. That jour- wipe the smiles off their col- The Crusaders never shots simply refused to fall ever necessary. Chanell Wil- ney gets underway on Friday lective face as they hoisted missed a beat, however, seiz- and the squad wasn’t able to liams led the charge, despite night as Scanlan returns to that championship trophy ing an 18-9 lead at the end of chip away at Scanlan’s lead. some early-game foul trouble, the court on March 10 in the once again. the fi rst quarter and padding Scanlan pushed the lead racking up 15 points, fi ve re- NYS semifi nals. Tipoff for “This win is extremely that cushion throughout the to 25 points heading into the bounds, fi ve assists and fi ve the game is slated 7 p.m. at St. satisfying because I was second. Scanlan racked up 22 fourth quarter and refused steals. Kateri Poole wasn’t far John’s Prep in Queens. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 67 Going the distance: Hot-shooting Hayes takes down Mount in CHSAA quarters BY LAURA AMATO jumper. Hayes racked up 22 points in There would be no second-half the paint by the fi nal whistle and most slump this time. of those shots came from Mounts’ de- The Cardinal Hayes boys basket- fensive breakdowns. ball team got out to an early lead and “Watching their fi lm, knowing what rode a wave of hot-shooting from dis- they’re going to drop into when we get tance en route to a 66-54 victory over rolling,” said junior guard Tyrese Wil- borough rival Mount St. Michael in the liams, who fi nished with 12 points And CHSAA ‘AA’ quarterfi nals on March in practice we’ve gone over that stuff, 4. The Cardinals connected on a whop- we know what to do at the right time ping eight three-pointers in the post- and the right place.” season tilt and after back-to-back late- It wasn’t always perfect – Hayes game letdowns in their last two games, struggled with foul trouble throughout the squad relished the opportunity to the game and the Cardinals weren’t breathe just a bit easier on the cour. quite as dominant on offense in the “I just saw shots falling and when third quarter. Mount St. Michael made shots are falling, everyone thinks it an eight-point game just a few sec- you’re a good coach,” said Cardinals onds into the fourth as senior standout coach Joe Lods. “When we’re shoot- Elijah Buchanan drained a jumper in ing the ball well, we start playing with the lane. a lot of confi dence. We start beleiving The Mountaineers weren’t able to and we grab the lead.” build on that, however, when Buch- The Cardinals came out fi ring on anan picked up his fi fth foul just over all cylinders from the opening tip, seven minutes to play. It was enough to St. Raymond’s guard Isaiah Washington hit the 1,000-point scoring mark before wrapping up jumping out to a 25-12 lead as the Hayes set Mount St. Michael back on its toes his high school career on March 1 as the Ravens fell to Christ the King in the CHSAA touran- backcourt settled into a rhythm from and the Cardinals responded, wrap- ment. Photo by Robert Cole behind the arc. The squad shot a blis- ping up the game with confi dence. tering 66.7 percent in the opening eight “I’m at the point where I tell the minutes of play and drained fi ve of its guys, just play,” Lods said. “If it’s our Washington can’t will Ravens seven three-point attempts. night, it’s our night. Shoot it with con- It was more than enough to set an fi dence.” early-game tone and, most impor- Sophomre point guard Joe Touis- as St. Ray’s comes up short tantly, keep the Mountaineers from sant fouled out of the game with 4:09 getting into their own offensive game left, but the Cardinals hardly missed a BY LAURA AMATO “I think that’s what pretty much plan. beat down the stretch and, by the fi nal Isaiah Washington’s storied career did us in,” said St. Ray’s coach Jorge “I told our guys that we needed to whistle, Hayes put six players in the at St. Raymond’s came to an earlier- Lopez. “From there we struggled to get keep them off the glass, because they box score. than-expected end on March 1 as the back in and we were just disappointed rebound the ball,” Lods said. “They re- It was a well-rounded victory for Ravens fell 73-63 to Christ the King in that we didn’t fi nish out the game as bound the ball well, so I told our guys if the Cardinals, who never felt particu- the second round of the CHSAA inter- strong as we would have liked.” we limit that, we’re in business. They larly threatened, determined to get a sectional tournament. Washington did his best to will his only had four offensive rebounds all win over their arch rival, particularly It was a disappointing end for the team to a victory in the fourth quarter night.” in the postseason. Minnesota-bound standout, but de- – scoring 15 points in the fi nal eight The key for the Cardinals was ball “As a whole, our school, we just hate spite coming up short of a champi- minutes of play – but it wasn’t quite movement. Hayes whipped the ball the Mount and we want to beat them,” onship, Washington still managed enough and the Ravens could never thorugh the Mountaineers’ zone de- said Williams. “So we just come more to pick up one fi nal record along the quite get over that late-game hump. fense, fi nding the open spots on the fi red up and more intense just to beat way. The senior star became the Ra- The squad especially struggled in fl oor and connecting on jumper after them.” vens’ all-time leading scorer in the the lane, unable to fi nd an answer for matchup, wrapping up his career with Christ the King sophomore Kofi Cock- 1,410 points. burn. The Royals’ big man did a bit of “I had a pretty good year at St. everything on both sides of the ball Ray’s,” said Washington, who racked and his physical presence in the post up 24 points in the postseason tilt. “To was simply too much for the Ravens. be the top scorer in St. Ray’s history “We got outrebounded today and is a good accomplishment, but I really we really didn’t have an answer for wanted to get us to a championship. Kofi ,” Washington said. “He played a Both teams struggled from the get- really good game and he had a double- go – combining for just 16 points in the double today. If we had kept them off fi rst quarter – but Washington did his the boards, I think we could have won best to keep St. Ray’s in the game. He that game.” gave the Ravens a one-point lead with It’s a diffi cult end to an otherwise 2:56 left in the second, draining a step- dominant career for Washington and back three that had the crowd on its a frustrating season for a Ravens team feet. that struggled with injuries and in- St. Raymond’s went into the break consistency throughout the year. Still, down four, but the squad felt confi dent as far as Washington is concerned he heading into halftime, certain an of- wouldn’t change his time at St. Ray’s fensive spark was just around the cor- for anything. ner. His three years with the team de- That, however, changed in the fi ned him as a player and, with his opening minutes of the third. sights set on Minnesota, the guard is Christ the King opened the half on more than ready for whatever’s next. a 12-2 run, jumping out to a 41-27 lead “It’s a blessing,” Washington said. with just over fi ve minutes left in the “The coaching staff they did a real period. It was more than enough to set good job with me on and off the court. Tyrese Williams goes up for a layup as Cardinal Hayes rolled to a 66-54 victory over Mount the Ravens back on their collective The work ethic I got and them pushing St. Michael in the CHSAA ‘AA’ quarterfi nals at Fordham on March 5. Photo by Robert Cole toes. me, we were just great together.” 68 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 BTR Fordham Prep falters in city fi nal BY LAURA AMATO time, but it was diffi cult It started out well. It just for Fordham Prep to fi nd a didn’t that way. rhythm. Farrell opened up The Fordham Prep basket- the third on 9-2 run and Rams ball team couldn’t hold onto senior Patrick Mahoney was an early-game lead on March whistled for his fourth foul 3, falling 60-46 to Monsignor with just over fi ve minutes Farrell in the CHSAA ‘A’ city left in the quarter. fi nal. Mahoney’s absence on The Rams watched a dou- the court left the Rams with- ble-digit lead slowly dimin- out size in the post and made ish throughout the matchup, it even harder for Fordham struggling to fi nd an answer Prep to try and penetrate to Farrell’s tough 2-3 zone as Farrell’s zone. the shots simply refused to “With Pat picking up his fall down the stretch. third and his fourth, it was “We got out to a quick start just really hard. I was sub- and that was when we got up bing offense and defense,” and down,” said Fordham Downey said. “I did see the Prep coach Brian Downey. air coming out of the sails a “Going to a zone was smart little bit. It’s just hard. You because we’re bigger than play in these games and you them and getting the ball in- forget that they’re 17 and 18 side was one of our plans of years old. You try to keep attack. them together and keep them It slowed us down, we focused.” couldn’t get up and down, and Farrell took a six-point then when our threes weren’t lead into the fourth quarter going, now you just start forc- and the Rams were never ing things,” he added. “We quite able to get back, ham- were chasing.” pered by foul trouble and Fordham Prep jumped out struggles on both sides of the to a 14-3 lead with 41.2 seconds ball. Gaitley and Mahoney left in the fi rst quarter, but did their best to will the Rams the Lions switched up their back into the game – combin- defense to start the second, ing to score 15 of the team’s 16 falling into that game-chang- fourth-quarter points – but it ing zone. The Rams weren’t wasn’t quite enough. able to get the ball into the Fordham Prep couldn’t get post, opting instead to swing over that fi nal hump and the the ball around the arc and Lions held a double-digit lead settle for less-than-certain throughout the fi nal minutes shots from distance. of play. The squad held a two- It’s a disappointing loss point cushion heading into for Fordham Prep and a se- the break, but Fordham con- nior class that had its sights nected on just two jumpshots set solely on a championship in the second quarter. this season. This wasn’t the “They made it tough, they ending the team had planned sagged off, kind of daring us and, walking off the court, it to shoot the three,” said se- was diffi cult to believe it re- nior Jordan Gaitley, who fi n- ally was over. ished with a team-high 21 “We didn’t really think points. “And the people we this was going to happen,” don’t want shooting the three Gaitley said. “We had in our ended up doing it. That was a mind that we were going to be good game plan by them.” the city champs and were just The Rams did their best confi dent. They were the de- Fordham Prep’s Patrick Mahoney (41) did his best to jumpstart the team down the stretch, but battled foul to make adjustments at half- serving team though.” trouble all night as the Rams fell to Monsignor Farrell in the CHSAA ‘A’ title game. Photo by Robert Cole YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD - YOUR NEWS The Bronx Times On-Line Your world is 24/7... NOW so are we. ÜÜÜ°LÝÌiðV BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MARCH 10-16, 2017 69 45th Precinct brass gone; DI Raia, Dent out; Capt. Ghonz in From page 1 was “right on it,” and that issues she sistant treasurer, as well as precinct relayed to Raia from community mem- council secretary, said Raia was the bers were also addressed. only 45th Precinct commanding offi - “I thought it was totally up ‘to par,’” cer who successfully addressed park- said Boller of Raia’s work. ing placard misuse on Co-op City’s According to a police spokesper- streets. son, prior to his most recent assign- “She got that under control and ment, Ghonz was a police offi cer in the was doing spot checks,” said Feliciano 23rd and 30th precincts, a sergeant in of the placard issue, “When we asked the 46th Precinct and a lieutenant in her to come to community events, she the 52nd Precinct. was there.” Raia was truly “a com- He was appointed to the NYPD in mander for the people,” she said. January 2005. A 45th Precinct ‘community part- ner,’ John Marano, said that Raia was very attentive to community concerns, (Right) The 46th Pct. released photos of a and was involved in a graffi ti cleanup party they threw for Captain Carlos Ghonz program that he and others founded. after he was notifi ed he would be taking Deputy Inspector Danielle Raia is the outgo- Annie Boller, another council command of the 45th Precinct. Ghonz joined ing commanding offi cer of the 45th Precinct. member, said that whenever she pre- the force in 2005. She left the command on Friday, March 3. sented an issue to the inspector she Photo courtesy of the 46th Precinct / NYPD Community News Group / Patrick Rocchio More homeless shelters planned for central Bronx From page 1 geted for additional facilities. new LGBT shelter championed by Tor- Ritchie Torres district, which includes “My concern is that the boroughs res had been welcomed, plans to build Belmont, Tremont and West Farms, that shoulder the greatest burden more shelters in the area would likely and has the highest number of cluster will continue to do so,” Torres stated. meet resistance from residents and sites in the Bronx. “While shelters are likely preferable to community leaders. The councilman said in a release cluster sites, the only real solution is “Some communities are going to be he understands the legitimate need for permanent affordable housing.” fi ercely opposed to it and be success- more shelters, but was concerned that Community Board 6 district man- ful, and others won’t be as powerful the Bronx might continue to be tar- ager Michael Sanchez said while a politically and may get the shelters in their area despite what people want,” Sanchez said. CB 6 already has 17 shelters, the second most of any community in the entire city, according to Sanchez. CB 6 has 34 cluster sites - 55 percent of the citywide total. That number includes the new LGBT shelter, which moved into an ex- isting drug rehab center that had been run by Phoenix House. That shelter also provides employ- ment training, Sanchez said. “We supported that one because it was an existing shelter site, it just The central Bronx already houses a large changed its population,” he said. number of homeless shelters and will likely Sanchez was notifi ed Tuesday, get more under the mayor’s new plan, ac- March 8, that an 18th shelter was headed cording to Community Board 6 district man- to the board area. ager Michael Sanchez. Arthur Cusano The new site at 2351 Prospect Avenue will have 33 units for shelter clients and eight units of affordable housing. order. “The overall sentiment is that you While 30 days isn’t a lot of time, San- want there to be a fair process in which chez said residents in Masbeth, Queens, if there are going to be more shelters, were able to get plans for a shelter every community board should have thrown out by actively protesting the shelters, not just concentrate them in proposal. two or three community boards in the “They scared off the private devel- Bronx” oper to the point that he didn’t want to While the city provides notice before build the shelter anymore,” Sanchez opening a shelter, emergency shelters of said. “They were picketing outside his safe haven sites can be opened with lit- house. 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