10 NABBED in BX. DRUG RING BUST ‘Operation Green Giant’ Ends $22 Million Enterprise

October 27-November 2, 2017 Your Neighborhood — Your News® SERVING PARKCHESTER, HUNTS POINT, FORDHAM SOUTH, GRAND CONCOURSE, FORDHAM NORTH, BRONX NORTH, CO-OP CITY 10 NABBED IN BX. DRUG RING BUST ‘Operation Green Giant’ ends $22 million enterprise

BY BOB GUILIANO ten suspects then appeared During the execution of Ten major drug-dealer sus- before U.S. Magistrate Judge search warrants, agents re- pects arrested in the Bronx, as Sarah Netburn in Manhattan covered three handguns, one part of a strike force investiga- federal court. sawed-off shotgun, ammunition, had been under surveil- Special Agent-in-Charge tion, multiple kilograms of co- lance while allegedly selling James J. Hunt, with the Drug caine, hundreds of pounds of about 6,600 pounds of mari- Enforcement Administration, marijuana, and thousands of juana worth about $22 million said the arrests were part of dollars in cash. from March 2016 to October “Operation Green Giant,” tar- FedEx, the carrier of choice 2017. geting an organization that al- for the drug dealers, made “As alleged, these defen- legedly traversed the country about 330 overnight deliveries dants conspired to ship mil- with marijuana sent to New of packages from a San Fran- lions of dollars’ worth of drugs York City, with the profi t then cisco sender during the last across the country for even- laundered back to California. eight months. tual sale in New York City,” “I commend the good work The packages containing said Acting Manhattan U.S. of the Strike Force, Southern marijuana were sent to resi- Attorney Joon H. Kim. District of New York and our dences and businesses in Man- “Searches of apartments law enforcement partners on hattan, the Bronx and New where the defendants alleg- these arrests and dismantle- Rochelle, according to the in- edly resided uncovered guns ment,” Hunt said. dictment unsealed in Manhat- and ammunition, multiple ki- The arrests occurred at 12 tan federal court. lograms of cocaine, hundreds locations in the Bronx serv- After the drugs were of pounds of marijuana, and ing as ‘stash houses’ for drugs, shipped to New York, the de- thousands of dollars in cash,” weapons and cash, including fendants transferred multiple Kim said. sites at Harding Avenue in boxes of marijuana per week Arrested on Wednesday, Throggs Neck, Stephens Av- to several stash houses from October 18, and Thursday, Oc- enue in Castle Hill and Fox Touring The Bronx tober 19, in multiple raids, the Street in Hunts Point. Continued on Page 78 Thousands of cyclists made tracks through our borough in celebration of the 23rd annual Tour de Bronx on Sunday, October Bronx still in the Amazon HQ2 race 22. Amy Cole (l) and Patrina Feenan were eager to start their boroughwide journey. See more photos on page 59. BY BOB GUILIANO zon’s founder and CEO, on Fri- mitted by Simone Metro Prop- Photo by Silvio Pacifi co While Amazon has not ac- day, September 15, offering erties, according to Joseph cepted any offers to locate the Bronx as the site of its next Kelleher, president. its second headquarters in headquarters. “We have a development TOP BRONX NEWS STORIES Bronx, another proposal has “A mazon just answered team that’s working on the HOOD surfaced which may keep the they got the letter and thanks Amazon project,” Kelleher BOR - YO The Bronx Times IGH UR Bronx in the game. for sending it,” said John De- said. “We haven’t been noti- E N On-Line $-"44*'*&%4'035)/9 N E R W Meanwhile, New York City Sio, director of communica- fi ed yet that we were not the U O S Your world is has submitted its own pro- tions for Borough President selected site. As far as we’re Y

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2 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 BTR 34th Throggs Neck Halloween Parade set for Sat., Oct. 28th

BY PATRICK ROCCHIO “First and foremost, its about how Senator Jeff Klein and Assembly- The Throggs Neck community is happy (the kids are) and how much fun man Mark Gjonaj are co-hosting the getting ready for another fun day of the kids have,” Benedetto said about Throggs Neck Halloween event. celebrating Halloween in an event the Throggs Neck event. Klein stated the parade and carni- that’s been a community tradition for The assemblyman said the Throggs val is a “staple in our community that over three decades. Neck celebration was the fi rst parade brings together families.” The 34th Annual Throggs Neck of its kind in the area, and he likes to Crowley said that he is always Halloween parade, carnival and cos- believe it is the best. proud to partner with Benedetto and tume contest will take place on Satur- Benedetto’s predecessors, former local elected offi cials to keep the com- day, October 28 from noon to 4 p.m. Assemblyman John Dearie, started munity tradition for everyone to en- There will also be a separate parade the event 34 years ago and it was con- joy. and celebration in the Pelham Park- tinued by Assemblyman Stephen “The Throggs Neck Halloween Car- way community on that same day. Kaufman. nival and Costume Contest is a won- In Throggs Neck, the parade well It became a community tradition derful opportunity for Bronx families Assemblyman Michael Benedetto is spon- step off at noon and be followed by a that Benedetto said is “woven into to come together, embrace the Hallow- soring the parade. carnival and costume contest adjacent the fabric of the community,” just een spirit, and let New Yorkers show to the Throgs Neck Little League Field like other events like the upcoming just how creative they are,” said the ment District, Pelham Parkway Neigh- on Throgs Neck Boulevard between Throggs Neck Veterans Day Parade on congressman in a statement. borhood Association, and the Allerton Harding and Schurz avenues. Sunday, November 12 or the communi- Gjonaj said that the Throggs Neck International Merchants Association. In addition to a costume contest ty’s annual St. Patrick’s parade. Parade and Carnival is a celebration of Organizers of the Pelham Parkway with fi rst, second and third place The parade, carnival and costume creativity, community and family. event are asking parents and children prizes for the best costume in differ- contest receives the support of local “For good reasons, it has become to assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the south- ent age categories, the carnival will in- volunteers and area-based organiza- a tradition that both young and old east corner of Pelham Parkway and clude raffl es, games, rides, bear build- tions like the Throggs Neck Merchants alike look forward to every year,” said White Plains Road. ing, spin art, music and food, including Association. Gjonaj. A parade marching towards P.S. pop corn. “It is quite gratifying to see every- Gjonaj is joining Klein in hosting 105 will kick off at 2 p.m. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto one working together for the common a separate parade and party on Satur- Once the group reaches the P.S. 105 is taking the lead in coordinating the good: to provide a fun day for the chil- day, October 28 in Pelham Parkway. schoolyard, there will be a Halloween event, as he has done since he has been dren,” he said. The event is co-hosted with the party for the youth from 2:30 to 4:30 in offi ce. Congressman Joseph Crowley, White Plains Road Business Improve- p.m.

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 5 KaBOOM converts empty lot into kids’ play space

BY BOB GUILIANO nity and Engagement, Corporate Citi- What was an empty lot at 4010 Dyre zenship at Disney. Avenue has been converted to a play- “Ensuring the happiness of kids is ground that will serve more than 1,300 at the heart of what we do, and through children. our work in more than 75 communi- The children “now have a new op- ties, we are proud to help give kids the portunity to get the balanced and ac- childhood they deserve through play,” tive play they need to thrive,” said Ce- Callahan said. lesta Parisi, M.Ed., interim principal KaBOOM! works to accelerate ef- at the Astor Services for Children & forts that move every child in Amer- Families’ Lawrence F. Hickey Center ica to play every day. Together, Disney for Child Development. and KaBOOM! have built more than 75 The former lot was transformed new play spaces across America giving into a kid-designed play space in less nearly 100,000 kids access to healthier than eight hours on Thursday, October lifestyles and safe places to play and 5, with the help of more than 200 people grow, according to the release. from the center, Disney, area residents Astor Services for Children & Fam- and organizers from KaBOOM! ilies, as it has since 1953, promotes the “A playground offers children many Councilman Andy King (front, 5th from left), Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. (front, cen- well-being of children, adolescents learning opportunities,” said Parisi, ter) and Senator Jamaal Bailey (front, 3rd from right) with others prepare to cut the ribbon and their families through a range of who along with ASCF’s executive di- at a play space for children at 4010 Dyre Avenue in the Bronx, on Thursday, October 5. programs that prevent and treat emo- rector James McGuirk, Ph.D., believes Photo by Ray Maldonado tional problems and facilitate healthy that play is integral to children’s full development. development. were then incorporated into the ﬁ nal The new playground is one of many Now serving more than 8,000 chil- “Play builds mental capacity, en- playground design. made possible with support from Dis- dren and families annually, Astor’s hances socialization skills and con- Elected ofﬁ cials attending a rib- ney as part of The Walt Disney Com- current range of services to families in tributes to the development of coordi- bon-cutting ceremony included Coun- pany Healthy Living Commitment, the Mid-Hudson Valley and the Bronx nation and motor skills,” Parisi said. cilman Andy King, Borough President a long-standing commitment to cre- include, residential treatment, thera- “Play is the work of childhood and is Ruben Diaz Jr., and Senator Jamaal ate healthier generations by making peutic foster family care, early child- the basis of all learning — social and Bailey. healthy living fun and simple, accord- hood programs, and community-based academic.” Since 1996, KaBOOM! has been ing to the release. behavioral health and prevention ser- The design of the playground was dedicated to the goal of ensuring that “Our work with KaBOOM! pro- vices. based on children’s drawings created all children get the balanced and ac- motes active and healthy lifestyles in For additional information visit at a special event in August at Astor’s tive play they need to thrive because the communities we serve,” said Kevin http://astorservices.org/ or call (845) Hickey Center in the Bronx, which #PlayMatters. Callahan, vice president of Commu- 871-1117. GEORGE’S RESTAURANT Improve your "5(2%!6%.5%s English Corner of Westchester Avenue & Crosby Avenue

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Metro-North has permanently increased Harlem Line service in the Bronx at the Melrose and Tremont Stations. Frequency has doubled, with trains now running every hour, instead of every two hours, to these stations. Service days are also extended, offering earlier inbound service on weekdays and significantly later outbound service seven days a week.

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 7 DON’T MISS THE NOVEMBER 1, 2017 COMPENSATION PROGRAM DEADLINE!

Abused by a priest in the Zottola (second from l.) will compete against runners from the other four boroughs of New York City in Foot Locker’s Five Borough Challenge during the New York City Marathon. Archdiocese Photo courtesy of Foot Locker of New York? Bronx represented in

TheThe childchild sexsex abuseabuse compensationcompensation programprogram es-es- tablishedtablished byby thethe ArchdioceseArchdiocese ofof NewNew YorkYork Foot Locker Challenge (which(which coverscovers parishesparishes inin Manhattan,Manhattan StatenStaten Island and the Bronx as well as Rockland, BY PATRICK ROCCHIO “It became a time for me to refl ect Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, Ulster and Many runners will represent the on the valuable memories we shared, borough in the upcoming TCS New and a way to keep Margaret’s memory Westchester counties) has a fast-approaching York City Marathon, but one has found alive,” said Zottola. deadline of November 1st. Don’t delay – contact a unique way to do so. Zottola added: “I hope that this op- Katie Zottola, of Silver Beach, will portunity empowers others to chose us immediately to protect your rights and to be competing to make her hometown healthy alternative, such as running, submit your claim. proud in a unique way: the Foot Locker to cope with tragedies and overcome Challenge, a contest that pits a runner obstacles in their lives.” If you have been abused by a Catholic priest from each borough in competition to The marathoner said running helps see who can fi nish the 26.2 miles in the her cope with stress. in the Archdiocese of New York, we are here fastest time. She believes running is a way to to discuss your options. The challenge is within the larger choose a healthy lifestyle at very little TCS New York City Marathon, which cost, noting that all the sport requires takes place on Sunday, November 5 is decent sneakers. We will represent you with sensitivity and and runs through all fi ve boroughs. 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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 9 MAN FOUND HANGING AT FERRY POINT PARK

removed a cell phone and money. The individuals were 41 Precinct described to police as three Hispanic men in their 20s. Tuesday, October 17 at 12:01 p.m. -- A 49-year- old male victim and an individual met at the intersection of East 156th and Kelly streets. At the meeting, the 45 Precinct victim agreed to buy an Armani jacket from the individual. The individual discussed the sale while seated Wednesday, October 11 at 5:10 p.m. -- An off-du- inside of a maroon late-model Jeep Grand Cherokee, ty police officer was arrested in connection with a lewd and he sped away from the location with the victim act. He is charged with crimes related to his allegedly hanging on to the passenger side of the SUV. The vic- exposing himself to two girls who were seven-years- tim was dragged for about four blocks before being old and 12-years-old. The incident happened in front of thrown to the ground. The man in the SUV fled north 3535 E. Tremont Avenue. The man exposed himself and on Prospect Avenue. EMS took the victim to Lincoln then asked the two girls for directions to McDonald’s. Hospital, where he subsequently passed away. 46 Precinct 43 Precinct Wednesday, October 11 at 1:30 a.m. -- A per- Friday, October 13 at 3:05 a.m. -- A robbery was son driving a dark four-door sedan approached a reported to cops. Two male victim were smoking ci- 67-year-old parking lot attendant and engaged the Police are investigating a potential suicide at Ferry Point Park. According to police, gars in front of 1201 Manor Avenue when they were victim in a verbal dispute. The argument escalated 45th Precinct police offi cers responded to a 911 call of a man hanging from a tree in approached by three individuals. One person grabbed into a physical altercation and the suspect punched Ferry Point Park near the football fi eld on Wednesday, October 18 at 7:13 a.m. Upon one of the victims around the neck with a cane’s han- the victim in the face, causing him to fall down, hit- dle and demanded that he be given all that he had. The ting his head on the ground. EMS took the victim to arrival, police discovered a 55-year-old man unconscious and unresponsive. EMS St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was treated and responded and pronounced the man dead on arrival. No arrests have been made in first victim complied with the demand, turning over cash from his pants pocket. Then another individuals subsequently released. The individual who ap- this ongoing investigation. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death. told the first victim that he was going to stab him if proached the victim is described as a Hispanic The man’s identity is pending proper family notifi cation. The incident is being inves- he did not turn over his wallet. When he did this, the man in his 20s or 30s, about six feet tall and 200 tigated as a suicide. Photo by Edwin Soto victim handed him the wallet. Meanwhile, a third indi- pounds. He was last seen wearing a jogging suit vidual went through the second victim’s pockets and and a black baseball cap.

SUSPECT ACCIDENTLY STRUCK BY NYPD VAN FATAL CAR ACCIDENT ON CROSS BRONX

Police accidently struck a machete-wielding teen with a marked NYPD van while Police are investigating a fatal car accident on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Ac- chasing him through Fordham.According to police, Isaiah Rivera, 17, was waving the cording to police, a 2002 Honda Accord driven by Carlos Pereyra Batista, 18, was weapon while fi ghting with someone when cops observed him near the corner of traveling at a high rate of speed westbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway be- Grand Concourse and East Kingsbridge Road on Monday, October 16 at 10:50 p.m. tween Third Avenue and Bronx River Parkway on Saturday, October 21 at 4:15 a.m. Rivera fl ed when he saw the police van approaching and began sprinting down a Pereyra Batista came upon a stopped traffi c striking the rear of a tractor trailer concrete island between the Concourse’s inner and outer roadways. During the before losing control and striking a guardrail and a Toyota RAV4. His vehicle came pursuit, the van driver performed a U-turn before Rivera stumbled and fell in the to a rest in the westbound lane. Pereyra Batista was pronounced dead on arrival by vehicle’s path. The driver slammed the brakes, but the vehicle’s undercarriage fi rst responders. His 17-year-old male passenger was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital struck Rivera’s hip. Police confi rmed that the van’s wheels did not make contact in stable condition. A 66-year-old man driving the tractor trailer and a 29-year-old with the suspect. Rivera was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital with a fractured pelvis man operating the Toyota were unharmed and remained on the scene. Police said and is expected to survive. He faces possession of a weapon and disorderly con- no arrests have been made in this ongoing investigation. duct charges. Photo by Edwin Soto Photo by Edwin Soto

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Not getting Locally, MTA union work ital projects and contain cost a good example of how federal rules sometimes prevent con- growth. Second is the Davis requirements added to costs a sweet deal tracting out work to the pri- Beacon requirement of paying resulting in a fi nal price tag of vate sector. Third party con- prevailing wages. Third, is $4.5 billion. Founded in 1981 by tractors require MTA NYC the ‘Arts in Transit’ 1% expen- You can count on one Michael Benedetto and John Collazzi Dear editor, Transit and other operating diture requirement. Fourth is hand the number of Buy CEO Many Congress members agency Force Account (their US Cargo preference require- America waivers issued by Les Goodstein are in the pocket of the na- own employees) to provide ment for private companies USDOT FTA to transit agen- PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER tion’s beet and cane sugar car- both supervision and protec- to use only American vessels cies in recent years. This im- Jennifer Goodstein tels. They continually vote to tion when private contractors when shipping product from pacts the MTA’s ability get BRONX TIMES PUBLISHER maintain the U.S. sugar pro- work on or adjacent to an ac- abroad to USA. the best bang for the buck Laura Guerriero gram. Why? It is really quite tive right of way track. Are ex- Is the Federal Transit Ad- when spending over $6.3 bil- EDITOR simple, they receive political cessive numbers of assigned ministration in a position to lion in direct federal formula John Collazzi ASSIGNMENT EDITOR/REPORTER donations from the sugar car- MTA supervisory or Force waive any of these require- grant funds, potentially an Patrick Rocchio tels. Account employees adding to ments for transit projects? additional $1.5 billion more REPORTER/PHOTO EDITOR The sugar program is a costs? Anyone in the transit indus- in competitive discretionary, Rob Wirsing Soviet-style command and On the federal level, there try knows that compliance New Starts and Hurricane REPORTERS control scheme that restricts are Federal Transit Admin- with federal Buy America Sandy relief/resiliency dol- Bob Guiliano planting and imports. This in- istration ‘Buy America’ re- rules and regulations fre- lars under the MTA $32 bil- ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES fl ates the price of sugar in the quirements. They continue quently adds both time and lion 2015 - 2019 Five Year Cap- Leonard Vigliotti Donna Marzi United States to almost double to play a role in the ability of cost to a project. Second Av- ital Program. PRODUCTION the world price. So, when you the MTA to both speed up cap- enue subway may have been Larry Penner Mauro DeLuca go to the store to buy a snack cake or anything sweetened, you pay more. According to WE’LL FETCH IT FOR YOU the Congressional Budget Offi ce, the program means ((&' ...and deliver to your home Subscribing Community Groups Americans pay $3.5 billion ev- • Throggs Neck Home Owners Association ery year in increased grocery • Pelham Bay Taxpayers Community Assoc. costs, which breaks down to • Schuyler Hill Civic Association $58 per household. BRUCKNER DETOX • Ferry Point Civic Association • Ferry Point Community Advocates Each New York family pays CENTER OPPOSED cents • Chippewa Democratic Club an additional $1,044 for grocer- New owner: I’m developing wellness center • Throggs Neck Merchants Association A sense of concern and out- rage is brewing in Throggs • Bronx Chamber of Commerce ies due to the sugar program. Neck about a possible conver- sion of an offi “a substance-abuse rehabili- an unwanted use. tation program recruiting • Korony American Legion Post 253 ce building into Commercial tenants at staff” to work in the building 2800 Bruckner Boulevard re- and lack of community no- ceived letters to vacate the You have to ask yourself, is tice or engagement on what property, and community the NYC Department of Build- • Locust Point Civic Association may be sited at 2800 Bruckner leaders have formed a coali- ings, including those concern- Boulevard. tion to fi ing “commercial space that is and drug rehab program. “The community is defi being turned into residential ght a possible alcohol nitely mobilized,” said Steven • Spencer Estate Civic Association my Ccngressman fi ghting to space” and those saying ten- Complaints have been Kaufman, an attorney who fi ants see “beds, dressers, mir- led with the city about beds is leading the Throggs Neck being moved into the build- rors and chairs,” being moved Strong coalition looking into - ing or illegally converting it in. • Country Club Civic Association the matter, adding “I believe into a residential building, with mobilization, we might As of press time, a meeting make life better, or is he just with some folks planning to of the Throggs Neck Strong be able to stop what they want take legal action against the coalition has been planned to do.” • Waterbury/LaSalle Community Association landlord because they have for the Crosstown Diner on leases, according to multiple Tenants in the building Thursday, August 3, with Jaen say they got letters over the sources. expecting around 125 people, another politician in it for the last two weeks telling them following a lot of community • Samuel Young American Legion Post 620 Homeowners and renters to vacate the building by are also circulating petitions organizing and petitioning September, said Bobby Jaen, to protest what appears to be that led to a forceful showing Throggs Neck Merchants As- ( ,*""%#'& at an earlier impromptu meet- sociation president and coali- • Westchester Square/Zerega Improvement ing on Friday, July 28. campaign contributions? $%#!#'#"#"#" tion member. #&'#$'' Anthony Mameli, Charles So far, at leastRuttenberg 20 com- Realty’s Bronx plaints have been logged with Westchester Square reels overcommercial vagrants real estate man- Organization ,!$%',&"# ager, said the company was The Independent Bakers’ planning a grand opening for its new offi While Bronxites prepared • Morris Park Community Association to take a ‘bite out of crime’ ce at the building at the annual August 1 Night Continued on Page 67 Out Against Crime, one crook tion with the man. Association is an interna- turned that around and took • Bronx Park East Neighborhood Assoc. a bite out of a local merchant At his 25 Westchester Square store, Sol recalled how who tried to interrupt his the shoplifter had on previous thievery. occasions been a paying cus- • Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance A.M.A.F. Fashion business tomer. A fi ght ensued and Sol said tional trade association that he “went to the ground with owner Abdul Sol felt more than an impact to his quality “He spent money here, him. I hurt my shoulder. He it’s not like I never saw him took a big bite in my arm. I was • Chester Civic Improvement Association of life on the morning of Sun- before,” Sol said. “He came day, July 9, when a shoplifter at the hospital until 6 o’clock. I around two or three months tried to leave his store with still have pain in my shoulder. fi ghts to protect the interests ago and bought a pair of a bag of clothing and Sol suf- I still can’t lift my left arm.” shoes.” • Bronx Chamber of Commerce fered a severe bite on his left Sol said he had seen the forearm and a dislocated right But the Sunday of the as- shoplifter associate with pa- sault, the suspect asked for a shoulder during a confronta- tients from the Bronx Psychi- shopping bag, grabbed stuff, atric Center, so he fi • Liberty Democratic Association of mostly family-owned whole- and tried to leave, according was a client. to Sol. ) #" ("&% As Bronx Psychiatric Cen- “I told him, ‘No, you can’t ter, on Waters Place, contin-gured he take my stuff.’” • Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association ues to release its patients on sale bakers and allied trades. ,&#&*** +("$!'the street during the &$day, they interact with homeless people

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BY PATRICK ROCCHIO enue and Sullivan Place, from 1980 to Attention to detail my have been An iconic Throggs Neck business- 1998. one of his keys to success, with Cor- person has passed away. Cortese passed away from natural tese personally visiting wholesale Antonio ‘Tony’ Cortese, described causes at the age of 89 on Friday, Octo- food markets to pick out what he by family as “a force of life in any and ber 20, said his daughters Maria Cor- would use in the restaurant, accord- all his endeavors,” was the owner of tese and Gianna Fleischmann. ing to his family. the popular Amerigo’s Italian Restau- “He was a powerhouse,” said Ma- Maria Cortese said that her father rant at the corner of East Tremont Av- ria remembering her dad, adding: would individually train each cook to “He helped everybody.” ensure consistency in food quality. Gianna said she still runs across “Everything was really home people who remember her dad fondly cooked,” said Cortese. and who worked at the restaurant, He was one of the fi rst cooks to which was in existence for 60 years. appear on television talk shows, his Anthony Cortese worked at Ameri- family said, appearing on three occa- go’s from 1966, starting as a busboy sions on Live with Regis and Kathie and becoming a manager, before pur- Lee. chasing it from the original owner. The restaurant, at a location now Cortese, who was born in Naples, home to Bruckner Hobbies and a re- Italy, emigrated from Ponza, Italy in cently shuttered Radio Shack, seated 1954. His family had a restaurant in about 200 people. Italy. According to his daughters, their Antonio ‘Tony’ Cortese According to his daughters, he father became known both in the US Photo courtesy of Cortese family worked fi rst in a pizzeria in lower and in his native Italy. Manhattan before making his way to They believe he lived the ‘Ameri- the street from the restaurant and Amerigo’s. can Dream.’ who worked for Cortese as hostess In the borough, outside of Arthur Community activist John Marano and manager, said that Cortese “was a Avenue, Amerigo’s was likely the remembers Cortese, recalling that he pleasant man and very hard worker.” only four-star restaurant, said Fleis- and his family would visit Amerigo’s Bob Jaen, president of the Throggs chmann. frequently. Neck Merchants Association, said People would travel from near and “It was defi nitely a place to be back Cortese was a pioneer in helping the far to visit, and the dishes were rea- in the 1980s,” said Marano. “He was a community get to where it is today. sonably priced, she said. gentleman and very humble; his pres- Antonio Cortese was married to Cortese’s Amerigo’s Restaurant was located She recalled that the restaurant ence will be missed.” his wife Anna Maria Cortese for 61 was often the scene of many fi rst dates, Elizabeth Engeldrum, whose hus- years. in Throggs Neck on East Tremont Avenue. and that ‘Tony,’ as he was known, was band Donald Engeldrum ran Engel- His wife, four grandchildren and Photo courtesy of Maria Cortese a gracious host, she said. drum’s Exxon service station across two siblings survive him.

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 17 Live-in caretakers for senior housing sites

BY BOB GUILIANO As part of the NYC Hous- ing Authority’s NextGenera- tion goal to become a more ef- ﬁ cient and effective landlord and help residents enjoy a better quality of life, it recently added a live-in caretaker at two developments for senior residents in the Bronx — Bos- ton Road Plaza and Middle- town Plaza. The live-in caretaker per- forms janitorial and maintenance work in the development during regular business Councilman James Vacca visits Boston Road Plaza to meet with senior residents on Thursday, October 19, about the addition of a live-in caretaker. hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ac- Courtesy photo cording to a news release. As a resident on premises, Councilman James Vacca. and give them guidance, he done, and just keep doing it.” lent job.” the caretaker is available to re- Vacca visited Boston Road said. Cordero, born and raised in Antonio has been working spond to all emergency situa- Plaza on Thursday, October Antonio Cordero, the new Brooklyn’s Van Dyke Houses, for NYCHA since 2010, and has tions. 19, to let the seniors know that live-in caretaker at Boston said as a live-in caretaker he been working at Boston Road In the senior developments, they have somebody on site Road Plaza, said, “I started as a hopes to keep the residents Plaza as the live-in caretaker where residents require more helping them. caretaker at Carver Houses (in happy by keeping the building since Tuesday, September 5. attention, having someone on “This is something that’s Manhattan) and now I’m here clean, and helping them with Talbert has been living at the premises 24 hours a day, going to be an invaluable re- as (the live-in) site caretaker.” any problems. Boston Road Plaza for 25 years seven days a week is expected source for these tenants, so The feedback that Cordero Laurenne Talbert, vice and thinks the new live-in to make a difference. it’s good news for the seniors,” hears from residents is that president of the Boston Road caretaker is awesome. “We know that we have Vacca said. he’s doing a good job. Plaza Resident Association, “I noticed a difference seniors who are vulnerable, The biggest complaint “That’s what I’m trying said, “I have seen a big differ- within two days of him be- seniors who often need assis- Vacca said he heard from the to do, because I was born and ence since we have our new ing here,” Talbert said. “The tance, seniors who have medi- two senior residences is that raised in the projects, so I know live-in caretaker, Antonio. ﬂ oors, elevators and lobbies cal issues, so having someone nobody is there for them, but what the tenants want and He is awesome. Our building are cleaner and I’m hearing on premises means that their now someone is there to keep what the residents need,” Cord- has been kept immaculate. He good things from neighbors, needs can be addressed,” said the building nice, help them, ero said. “I try my best to get it does an awesome job, an excel- as well.” Get your GED Learn Construction Skills

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 21 Portrait honors late co-founder of Ensign Engineering

BY BOB GUILIANO Cannizzaro was also familiar to and one of their proudest accomplish- Ensign Engineering staff celebrated Bronx Times Reporter readers, where ments was working on restoring the the unveiling of the portrait of their late his letters to the editor stirred up com- World Trade Center site with the Free- vice president and company co-founder, mentary from other readers. dom Tower. Carl Cannizzaro, during a ceremony at “I wanted it to be in the paper for With Ensign Engineering just enter- their offi ce, 1111 Calhoun Avenue, on those people to know that Carl’s not just ing its 25th year, it’s “been a long haul Monday, October 23. been quiet lately, he happened to die,” and a wonderful experience. That re- Cannizzaro, who co-founded Ensign Marengo said. “Because he stopped ally was a proud experience for us,” Engineering with Regina Marengo in writing in June and we never really had Marengo said. 1993, died in June, and the dedication anything published that he had passed As for the painting, Marengo said of the painting was a belated way to say away.” she wanted to make it special, so while farewell. Marengo said that since Cannizzaro “it’s a watercolor painting, it’s more of While serving on the board of di- didn’t have a wake, it wasn’t publicized an impressionist type of rendering, but rectors of the Bronx Chamber of Com- that he had died. it captures his spirit.” merce, Cannizzaro was “very ac- “I think there’s something very ca- The painting came about after tive, part of every activity they had,” thartic about the whole process and Marengo met a woman at SUNY Mari- Marengo said. helps everyone come to terms,” she time College during a retirement cere- While Cannizzaro wasn’t born in said. mony. the Bronx, he became a real Bronxite, Marengo recalls that working with Marengo, a Navy Reserve captain, Regina Gallagher Marengo raises a toast to according to Marengo. Cannizzaro was always a team effort, was offi ciating the event. the portrait of the late Carl Cannizzaro. Photo by Silvio J. Pacifi co

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 29 14th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk There was a sea of pink at Orchard Beach for this year’s 14th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Hosted by the American Cancer Society, 541 teams and 1,856 participants embarked on a nearly 3.1 mile walk on Sunday, October 15 at the Bronx Riviera to raise awareness and fund research for breast cancer.

Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (c), his family members, staff and supporters and Thomas Messina representing Congressman Crowley (5th from r), with his wife, a cancer survivor (4th(4( th fromfrom r).r)). Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co

St. Theresa School lent their full support to breast cancer survivors at P.S. 153 students and teachers wore their best pink attire this year’s walk. Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co while marching at Orchard Beach. Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ coo

Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. with his Puerto Rican Kings and Queens’ Royal Court enjoyed a royal welcome Girl Scout Troop 1923 distributed refreshing bottles of water mother, a cancer survivor. at the event. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co to Making Strides participants. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi co

Pink Iris were ‘tickled pink’ as they joined others in the ﬁ ght against Jacobi Medical Center were dressed to impress at this year’s fundraising walk. breast cancer. Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co Photo courtesy of Jacobi Medical Center

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 31 BENEDETTO ANNOUNCES MALE BREAST CANCER WEEK Assemblyman Michael Benedetto presented an NYS Assembly resolution to male breast cancer survivor turned activist Michael Singer proclaiming the third week of October from Sunday, October 15 to Saturday, October 21 as ‘Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week’ in New York state on Wednesday, October 11. The assemblyman introduced the resolution at Singer’s request to bring awareness to the rare disease affecting less than one percent of men.

BORICUA COLLEGE HOLDS HUMAN TRAFFICKING TALK Joei-Girl Outlaw hosted an informative human trafﬁ cking awareness forum for local youth on Saturday, October 21 at Boricua College. NYPD Human Trafﬁ cking Department’s Magaly Melendez gave an eye-opening presentation Assemblyman Benedetto (c) presented a resolution to Michael Singer and his wife, Patty. on the epidemic impacting their neighborhoods and lives. Community News Group/Bob Guiliano Photo by Edwin Soto CB 6, VOLS REVITALIZE CHARLES W. COOKE FARM Community Board 6, the NYPD Explorers and volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help revitalize Charles W. Cooke Farm on Saturday, October 21.

CHAMBER BUILDS BRIDGES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s Building Bridges for Small Businesses was hosted by Fidel F. Del Valle, NYC Offi ce of Administrative Trials and Hearings chief administrative law judge and commissioner, on Thursday, October 19 at the Residence Inn by Marriott. (l-r)Rachael Amar from OATH; NYC Department of Evironmental Protection’s Eva Lynch and Effi e Ardizzone; Nunzio Del Greco, Chamber president; Bruce C. MacDonald, NYC Environ- John Sanchez (back, 4th from l), CB 6 district manager; NYPD Explorers, CB 6 members and mental Protection Environment Compliance Outreach Unity deputy director; OATH commis- volunteers took a break to rest their green thumbs. Photo by Aracelis Batista sioner Fidel F. Del Valle and Mansa Senigo from OATH. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co CHAMBER HONORS ITALIAN AMERICAN LEADERS

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce toasted six distinguished leaders during its annual Italian Heritage Celebration on Wednesday, October 18 at F & J Pine Restaurant.

(l-r) Bronx Chamber’s Joseph Kelleher, chairman and Nunzio Del Greco, president; honorees Nina Crispino, Gene De Francis, Frank Vernuccio, Bernadette Ferrara and Sal Conforto with event emcee coach Stevan Lynn. Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 33 St. Raymond’s student awards

St. Raymond High School for Boys accolades. held their annual Honors Night on The following students were St. Raymond High School for Boys award recipients. Thursday, October 12. Students, par- awarded with Principal Honor Roll, ents and faculty gathered in the Mon- earning a grade point average of 95 signor Tierney Auditorium. and above during the ‘16-‘17 Spring a grade point average 90 and above Jesus Dominguez, Jose Feliciano, Assistant principal of Academics Semester: Twelfth graders: Nnamorji during the ‘16-‘17 Spring Semester: Steven Fernandez, Julio Gutierrez, Janet Aguirre welcomed all in atten- Ajulu-Okeke, Abdulsalam Ighile, Twelfth graders: Edward Barrera, William Hernandez, Ibraheim Hu- dance for the special occasion. Father Shamiul Islam, and Alex Yumiseba. Randy Brijlall, Andres Cancel, Jesse gie, Matthew Iglesias, Sean Ithier, James Cruz ’83 followed with an open- Eleventh graders: Nelson Aguilar, Espinal, Sebastian Fleary, Bryan Lo- Ayeman Khan, Kishan Ramrattan, ing prayer. Through the course of Abraham Castillo, Ryan Jaquez, Ben- pez, David Martinez, Denver McNeil, Liam Rosario, Anthony Rozario, Ivan the program awards were presented jamin Lee, Eddie Pizarro and Jason Matthew Moreno, Erizon Morina, Santos, Sudesh Shiamsundar and to students for successfully earning Williams. Tenth graders: Hector Co- Jordon Ortiz, Manuel Perez, West- Daniel Velez-Gomez. Tenth graders: Principal, First or Seconds Honors lon, Abel Gonzalez, Vincent Morales, ley Polanco Rojas, Benny Potter, Mi- Devin Bardales, Elijah Barinas, Jor- during the 2016-2017 Spring Semester. Andy Nguyen, Kasar Proﬁ t, Neil chael Ramos-Jimenez, and Anthony don Christopher, Michael Farhoud, Principal Judith Carew presented ac- Sharma and Gurjeet Singh. Tancredi. Eleventh graders: Lorenzo Jason Hassan, Takis Rosario, Luis ademic pins to the current 10th, 11th The following students were Abreu, Jaden Cabusas, Christopher SanMartin, and Raphael Suarez. and 12th grade students who received awarded with First Honors, earning Calcano, Noel Camacho, Edwin Cruz, St. Raymond H.S. and Academy hold College Fair

St. Raymond High School for Boys city youth. Working also as a motiva- and St. Raymond Academy for Girls tional speaker, Vagnes founded his held a College Fair on Wednesday, Oc- own company, Motivating Our Youth, tober 11. The two schools’ guidance Inc., whose mission is to inspire counselors wanted to use this impor- young people to think about their tant time to offer an intimate look at true purpose in life and set a plan for available colleges and the important realizing their goals. things that they should consider when DeLaRosa spoke to the students applying to them. Approximately 220 about planning for college and life. young men and women attended and His interactive speech addressed top- will graduate this coming May. ics such as the difference between a The day began with keynote two year and four year college, what speaker Vagnes DeLaRosa, who has students should look for when ap- served in the educational ﬁ eld for plying to colleges and universities, over 15 years and has committed available scholarships, letters of rec- himself to the development of inner- ommendation, and lessons learned

: Keynote speaker Vagnes DeLaRosa addressing the students of St. Raymond High School for Boys and St. Raymond Academy for Girls.

along the way and how they can apply fair session provided the students ac- later in life. cess to speak and ask questions with “Thank you again for the opportu- over 40 tristate colleges and univer- nity to speak to your amazing group sities, including Adelphi University, of young people. They [students] are Iona College, Fairﬁ eld University, great and so well behaved. I am sure Baruch College and SUNY and CUNY they will have much success in what- schools. ever they do”, said DeLaRosa about “The college fair was an eye open- his experience at the fair. ing experience which let me speak to After the keynote speaker presen- various colleges and learn about the tation, students were split into two different majors they offer”, said St. breakout groups. Each group equally Raymond High School for Boys senior split their time alternating between Americo Acevedo. attending the college fair and hear- Both schools are looking forward : St. Raymond High School for Boys’ seniors speaking with The College of Saint Rose rep- ing other guest speakers present on a to the event again next year and hope resentative. variety of college topics. The college to make it even bigger and better. 34 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 BTR BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 35 Jacobi Medical Center identiﬁ es Got Hair? growing cyber domestic abuse

MEDICAL AESTHETICS BY PATRICK ROCCHIO Jacobi Medical Center provided 3611A East Tremont Ave. g Bronx, NY g347-281-5576 its healthcare providers with training about a growing problem: domestic abuse involving technology. Members of the hospital’s staff – including doctors, nurses, social workers and other front line personnel – received training to better understand how technology can enable domestic abuse and learned to identify warning signs. On Tuesday, October 17, in recogni- tion of Domestic Violence Awareness INTRODUCING KYBELLA BY ALLERGAN Month, medical center staff attended a presentation by Day One, an organiza- $100 OFF tion dedicated to ending dating abuse/ domestic violence among young people. YOUR FIRST TREATMENT Karen Cohen, Jacobi domestic vio- (LIMITED TIME OFFER. FIRST 10 PATIENTS) lence coordinator, said that the workshop: “Understanding Tech Abuse in Speaking to staff members at Jacobi Medi- Must present AD or coupon for offer the Context of Intimate Partner Vio- cal Center recently was Caitlin Prior, training CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS APPLY lence,” educated staff on how technol- supervisor and staff attorney at Day One. ogy is used in corrosive relationships. Photo courtesy of Day One “Tech abuse is certainly on the rise,” said Cohen. “As technology in general grows, so have the ways that abusers There are even apps that abusers have been using it against their vic- can use to disguise their voices and the tims.” numbers they call from, said Cohen. “Sometimes an abuser will send a These can be used to trick their victims threat through the app Snapchat, which into picking up the call. Bothered by the apparently disappears really quickly,” Caitlin Prior, Day One training su- fullness* beneath she said, adding that if an abuser has pervisor and staff attorney, who facili- access to ride hailing apps, for example, tated the training at Jacobi, said she your chin? they use them to track their victim’s ev- believes that technology is just another ery move. “tool in the abuser’s toolbox.” Important Safety Information Having information about technolo- “What is important to me is mak- What is KYBELLA® gy’s use in domestic violence situations ing folks know that tech abuse is not al- KYBELLA® is a prescription medi- can be helpful in giving staff conﬁ dence ways a ‘spyware’ infected phone,” said cine used in adults to improve the if they are faced with a patient who com- Prior, adding that abuse could be con- appearance and proﬁ le of moderate plains that their partner can track them stant texts asking the partner who they to severe fat below the chin (submen- everywhere, for example. are with and what they are wearing, or tal fat), also called “double chin.” It is not known if KYBELLA® is safe “The whole goal is to create bet- posting compromising photos to Face- and effective for use outside of the ter patient care,” she said, adding that book or Instagram. submental area and in children less trainings may help hospital workers In some cases, the victim may even than 18 years of age ask the right questions. have their phone numbers or addresses Please see additional Important A Jacobi spokesman said that in to- placed on websites related to sex, she Safety Information inside. day’s world, many people have their said. electronic wallets, cameras, calendars, If someone is a victim of abuse, the as well as a log of phone calls and text goal is not make him or her get a new messages, all on a single device. phone and create a whole new online If a partner who is intent on abuse identity, but rather to work with “tech Fillers has access to this information, it can be in a positive way to increase their secu- Botox used to intimidate their victim. rity,” said Prior.

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 37 CALVARY HOSPITAL HOSTS ATTORNEY CONFERENCE More than 300 of New York’s most experienced trusts and estates attorneys attended Cal- vary Hospital’s 14th annual Trusts and Estates Conference at the Roosevelt Hotel.

(l-r) Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, Congressman Crowley, honoree Carolyn Scarano, Congress- man Tom Suozzi, Councilman James Vacca, Tom Messina and Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez.

(l-r) Frank A. Calamari, Calvary Hospital president; Anthony E. Davis, Esq., Hinshaw and Culb- ertson partner; Alison Arden Besunder, Esq., Arden Besunder, P.C.; Janice J. DiGennaro, Esq., CONGRESSMAN JOSEPH CROWLEY Partner, Rivkin Radler LLP; Lee L. Holzman, Bronx County Court former surrogate; Michael M. Mariani, Esq., Fiduciary Trust Company International consultant and Dr. Thomas J. Fahey, CELEBRATES ITALIAN HERITAGE Jr., Calvary Hospital Board of Directors. Photo courtesy of Calvary Hospital Congressman Joseph Crowley hosted his annual Italian Heritage Month Celebration on Mon- day, October 16 at F & J Pine Restaurant. This year’s exemplary honorees recognized for their outstanding public service included Anthony Vitaliano, Community Board 11 chairman FORDHAM U. HOSTS COLLEGE ACCESS FAIR and Carolyn Scarano, 36th Assembly District leader and community advocate. Fordham University hosted the College Access Fair at its Rose Hill Campus on Saturday, Octo- ber 21. Sponsored by the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Fordham, the highly successful event brought over 50 private colleges and universities from across the state.

Mercy College’s Sherry (l) and Amber Monabir provided educational literature to prospec- Honoree Vitaliano (2nd from l) proudly accepted his awards from the elected ofﬁ cials. tive students and their families. Photo by Walter Pofeldt Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co ASSEMBLYMAN DINOWITZ NAMED TRANSIT CHAMPION Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz was honored as the Riders Alliance’s ‘Transit Champion’ during its annual gala on Monday, October 16 for his public service on behalf of NYC transit riders.

Assemblyman Dinowitz (r) was formally recognized as a loud and vocal leader in the fi ght for better mass transit both among his colleagues and his fellow New Yorkers. Congressman Tom Suozzi (3rd from l), the guest speaker, was presented presented a Mets- Photo courtesy of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz’s Offi ce Willets Point IRT 7 Train Station sign by Congressman Crowley. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co 38 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 BTR ' New York City Transit Workers

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 39 The New York Botanical Garden showcased NYBG Celebrates Giant its very own ‘Great Pumpkins’ at annual fall celebration. In collaboration with the Great Pumpkin Weekend Pumpkin Commonwealth, NYBG hosted its Giant Pumpkin Weekend on Saturday, Octo- ber 21 and Sunday, October 22 featuring a North American record breaking 2,363 pound pumpkin, the world’s largest squash and the United States’ longest gourd. Visitors learned more about the growing process during seed harvesting demos and question and answer sessions with the growers.The larger-than- life pumpkins, squash and long gourd will be on display through Tuesday, October 31.

(Background photo) A trio of pumpkin-headed scarecrows welcomed everyone to the seasonal celebration. Photo by Aracelis Batista (Top left) (l-r) Hunts Point residents Altagracia Martinez, Miguel San- chez and Sandra Sanchez embodied the Halloween spirit. (Top right) (l-r) Norwood residents Reylen and Reyna Mendez and Ruby and Roman Subervi took a seat on Dave and Carol Stelts’ massive pump- (Above) Torre George (l) and Tanner Russell enjoyed exploring the Garden’s giant pumpkin patch. (right) A Medusa-inspired scarecrow provided thrills and chills to many guests. (far right) Belmont residents Aya (l) and Duha Oma joined other children at the world’s second largest pumpkin grown by England’s Ian and Stuart Paton. Photo by Aracelis Batista

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Dear Mr. Di Costanzo: our purposes, we refer to this look-back period on transfers cases, it is too late to change. What is the difference between trust as the Medicaid Trust. to the Medicaid Trust. There are many reasons a revocable trust and an irre- The primary purpose of Without getting into the why you should consider both vocable trust? creating a revocable trust is details of each trust, you types of trusts. Please contact It is worth noting at the to avoid probate. You have must recognize that a revo- us to discuss your options. We outset that there are many complete control over the as- cable trust DOES NOT pro- can be reached at 914-925-1010 types of irrevocable trusts. sets of a revocable trust. tect your assets. Too often or by e-mail me at smd@mfd- I think it is safe to assume The primary purpose of I meet with families where law.com to discuss your op- that when you reference an creating a Medicaid Trust is they believe their loved one tions. You can also visit our irrevocable trust, you are to protect the assets trans- has taken proper steps to pro- website at www.plantodayfor- speaking of the trust that we ferred to the Medicaid Trust. tect his assets only to learn tomorrow.com. regularly use to protect your You have limited control over that the trust created was a Questions may also be sub- assets if you need to apply for the assets of the Medicaid revocable trust rather than mitted to [email protected] Medicaid in the future. For Trust and there is a 5- year a Medicaid Trust. In many for a response. SALVATORE M. DI COSTANZO These aren’t your father’s New York Yankees

Like many New Yorkers, I wards, he was all professional, feel like the Steinbrenners got swept up last week in Yan- throwing the ball back to the bought a winning team like kee-mania as the underdog infi eld as he quietly went back you did in the late 1970s, 1980s, Baby Bombers almost made to his spot in the outfi eld. and early ’90s. General Man- the Fall Classic. And Didi Gregorius is so ager Brian Cashman, who de- I’m actually more in the good at shortstop that some are serves to be re-signed right Mets camp, but I’m not one of saying “Derek who?” He’s an- away, has expertly assembled those fans who thinks it’s a other breath of fresh (modest) a powerhouse young lineup zero-sum game in New York air in an era where superstars and pitching staff, with per- baseball. I am fi rst a New like Odell Beckham, Jr. can’t haps the best bullpen ever as- Yorker and then a sports fan, contain themselves in their sembled. and if any team from my city over-the-top victory dances. When the Yankees were is winning, count me to be on Gary Sanchez is perhaps on the brink of qualifying that bandwagon. the best catcher the Yankees to play in the World Series Just a quick, related digres- have had since the late, great against the one-time hated ri- sion: How can Mayor DeBlasio Thurman Munson back in the val the Los Angeles Dodgers, say that he can’t root for the 1970s. Although Sanchez needs I was transported back to my Yankees because he’s at heart vast improvement in blocking youth in 1977, 30 years ago, I a diehard Red Sox fan? Aren’t balls behind the plate, he’s a trekked up to Yankee Stadium politicians supposed to know legitimate slugger and clutch as a high-school sophomore TOM ALLON when it’s wise to fake it or put hitter to anchor the middle of very early one morning to buy their city ahead of their roots? the lineup behind the mighty bleacher seats to the World Se- But back to the Bronx: Has Judge. And smooth hitting ries game. I recall watching a modern era of zero tolerance hustle and teamwork. there ever been a more ap- fi rst baseman Greg Bird looks crafty right-handed pitcher the for bad behavior in sports. But this year’s Yankee pealing superstar than Aaron like another Don Mattingly- Yankees had signed as a free I didn’t realize then that team, which admittedly had Judge, the Yankees Paul Bu- esque hitter — he just needs to agent, Jim “Catfi sh” Hunter Catfi sh Hunter, signed for some high-priced players in nyan in right fi eld? get savvier (and faster) on the (they don’t make names like more than a million dollars the twilight of their careers He doesn’t showboat or base paths so he doesn’t keep that anymore). I recall that in (which seemed astronomical like C.C. Sabathia and Jacoby gloat after he hits a monster getting thrown out at home the midst of a crumbling city, then), would foreshadow an Ellsbury, won the hearts of home run and he hustles after plate. the Yankees were this exciting era where declining team loy- New Yorkers because they every ball hit in his vicinity. This team of many 25-and- beacon of drama with color- alty and rampant free agency weren’t supposed to get far His over the fence home run- under superstars is a very dif- ful players like “Mr. October” would scramble teams every this season and because they saving grab in the American ferent team than Yankee cham- Reggie Jackson and a brawling year and lead to an era where were led by the gentle giant in League Championship Series pionship teams of the past. manager named Billy Martin, checkbooks in the boardroom right fi eld, whose demeanor on was one of the best plays I’ve There aren’t too many high- whose combative style seems sometimes got more ink than and off the fi eld was so authen- seen in the last decade. After- priced superstars so you don’t like such a throwback in this strikeouts on the fi eld. Yankee tic and so endearing that one owner George Steinbrenner, hopes the trappings of money a blustering larger-than-life and fame doesn’t ruin him in character who was immor- the future. I doubt it will. talized on the popular sit- In the meantime, I’ll be AARP Driver Safety Program com “Seinfeld,” represented one of those fans counting the the robber barons of baseball days to pitchers and catchers As a service to his con- istration for this class begins fresh your driving knowl- ownership in the late 20th cen- in spring training in March. stituents, Assemblyman on Friday, October 27 at 9:30 edge with a review of time- tury. Each year, he put on the And the chance to hear the Michael. Benedetto will a.m. No reservations will be tested safe driving tips. fi eld the best team money can fans once again bellow: “All be sponsoring an AARP taken prior to that time. 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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 45 • Lehman Book Drive For Barbuda Children

• Montefiore Study: Non-Opioid Treatment Better For Migraines

• NYC Health & Hospital Flu Shot Locations; Oral Health Creston Ave. Residence named ‘Residence of the Year’

Volunteers of America – Greater devastated the small island-nation non-opioid treatment option of IV son has just concluded. In Australia, New York announces that its Cres- on Tuesday, September 5, Barbuda prochlorperazine along with diphen- the number of patients with fl u was ton Avenue Residence has been has been in the news. As a result of hydramine, to prevent the common nearly double that of the preceding named ‘Residence of the Year’ by the the storm, most of Barbuda’s 1,800 side effect of restlessness, in 127 pa- winter, making the importance of Supportive Housing Network of New residents are now living on nearby tients who visited the ED. The major- vaccination here this year greater. York. Antigua, its sister island. ity of patients experienced sustained All NYC Health + Hospitals facili- The award was presented on However, one Lehmanite is try- headache relief, reporting a head- ties offer fl u vaccination at no charge Wednesday, October 18, at the net- ing lend a helping hand. Martha Ler- ache level of mild or none within two for patients, visitors, and staff. Find work’s 2017 Awards Gala which took ski, the college’s business librarian, hours of taking the medication. In a location near you: http://www.ny- place at Capitale in Lower Manhat- launched a book drive last month, so addition, they maintained that level chealthandhospitals.org/locations. tan. The Supportive Housing Net- that the island’s schoolchildren can for 48 hours without needing any ad- Read the health system’s fi ve facts work of New York is a membership have reading material. “[School mate- ditional medication, with the use of on fi ghting the fl u: http://www.ny- organization representing 200 non- rials] were ruined by water damage, the opioid alternative. In fact, almost chealthandhospitals.org/fl ufacts. profi t organizations that have collec- or literally torn apart by wind,” said double the number of patients who re- According to the Centers for Dis- tively created more than 50,000 units Lerski, who is researching how com- ceived prochlorperazine experienced ease Control and Prevention, the na- of supportive housing across New munities such as Barbuda preserve lasting pain relief, compared to the tion’s fl u vaccination rate has pla- York State. their culture when climate change opioid (hydromorphone) recipients. teaued for adults and children over Located in the Fordham section, and catastrophic storms like Irma As is typical in double blind clini- the last few seasons. Given the pros- Creston Avenue Residence provides threaten their island and way of life. cal trials, researchers did not know pects of a possibly bad fl u season, this safe, permanent, supportive hous- The drive, housed in the Leon- which patients received the non-opi- is the year when everyone eligible ing and services to some of New York ard Lief Library, has resulted in oid and which received the opioid should get vaccinated, and early. City’s most vulnerable citizens, in- nearly 1,000 donated books, and will until after the study was done. They * * * cluding formerly homeless families continue until Tuesday, October 31. conducted follow-up calls with pa- NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and single adults. The building also “There’s a variety [of books] for dif- tients 48 hours, one month and three has launched a program focused on provides transitional housing to home- ferent age and reading levels, and months after the ED visit to deter- oral health for expectant mothers, to less veterans and 16 units are set aside, they’re all in very good condition,” mine if patients had sustained mi- support both the women and their ba- through a lottery system, for low-in- said Lerski, adding that the books graine relief, or if they had experi- bies. Providing both dental care and come families from the community. In collected will go directly to Barbuda enced recurrent headaches after the education to pregnant women, the pro- total, there are 66 apartments. schools. visit. They also asked about return gram aims to dispel myths and out- The 62,535-square foot LEED However, her efforts aren’t just visits to the ED and the effect of mi- dated thinking about pregnancy and Platinum-certifi ed building is a wel- about replacing books, so much as graine on patients’ daily lives. Inves- x-rays, antibiotics, and anesthesia— coming place and offers 24-hour se- building a sense of solidarity with tigators found that there were simi- outdated thinking that makes preg- curity, rooftop gardens, a backyard hurricane victims and the Lehman lar longer-term outcomes between nant women especially vulnerable to play area and community space for community. both groups, including a comparable tooth decay, gingivitis, and other oral special events. A fi rst-fl oor suite of For more information, or to do- number of headache days, return vis- infections. The benefi ts of the program offi ces provides tenants a comfort- nate a book, visit the Leonard Lief its to the ED and ability or inability extend to their babies as well, since able place to meet with social service Library. to function in daily life. most infants acquire tooth-decaying professionals. A truly integrated res- * * * It is estimated that over two mil- bacteria from their mothers. idence, all tenants are encouraged to New data from researchers at lion Americans have a problem with The NYC Health + Hospitals/Ja- take advantage of referral services Montefi ore Health System shows opioids, and more than six out of ten cobi program is the result of an inno- for health, mental health and em- that patients seeking care for mi- drug overdose deaths involve an opi- vative collaboration between its de- ployment, and periodic workshops graine in the emergency department oid. partments of Dentistry and Women’s on daily living skills. Recreational experience better pain relief from * * * Health Services. Through the Wom- services, including after-school ac- the non-opioid treatment intrave- NYC Health + Hospitals an- en’s Health Service’s Baby Shower tivities for young children and home- nous (IV) prochlorperazine along nounced the availability of fl u vac- program, celebratory events are held work help for students, are provided with diphenhydramine, compared to cine at locations across New York City to provide prenatal patients with daily. Special events, year round, the frequently used opioid treatment and urges New Yorkers six months important information and educa- provide a true sense of community IV hydromorphone. These fi ndings, and older to get vaccinated early in tion about health issues during preg- for all residents. published in the October 18, issue the season. Protection against the nancy, and now dental education has High-quality construction ma- of Neurology®, the medical journal fl u is not fully effective for up to 10 been added. terials plus state-of-the-art systems of the American Academy of Neu- days after getting vaccinated, so de- During the shower, dental resi- provide improved air and water qual- rology, are particularly important laying vaccination until fl u season dents educate groups of approxi- ity, while saving energy and reduc- given that the nation is in the midst is declared may put individuals and mately 30 expectant women about the ing costs. of an opioid epidemic, with 91 Ameri- those around them at risk of serious importance of oral health for them- Creston Avenue Residence opened cans dying every day from an opioid illness. selves and their babies, particularly in 2015. Development partners in- overdose. The fl u is a serious, highly con- during pregnancy. The women learn cluded Robert Sanborn and Volun- Each year migraine patients seek tagious, and sometimes deadly dis- the warning signs of potential den- teers of America - Greater New York. pain relief in U.S. emergency depart- ease, and the severity of each season tal issues, healthy diet tips, and good The building was designed by Mag- ments (ED) 1.2 million times, and opi- is unpredictable, making annual vac- oral hygiene practices. Since starting nusson Architecture and Planning oids, including hydromorphone, are cination the best defense against ill- the program in late July, dozens of (MAP). Fernando Villa served as used to treat migraine in more than ness. Flu virus can begin circulat- follow-up dental appointments have project architect. 50 percent of all ED visits. Montefi ore ing as early as October and can last been made for expectant mothers. * * * Emergency Medicine physician Ben- through May. Women who are expecting a baby, Until recently, the Caribbean is- jamin W. Friedman, M.D., M.S., and One indication that experts use are receiving care at NYC Health + land of Barbuda was best known to colleagues conducted a randomized, in predicting the upcoming fl u sea- Hospitals/Jacobi, and would like to most Americans as a tourist destina- double blind study comparing the son is to look at the Southern Hemi- participate in the program should tion. But ever since Hurricane Irma use of IV hydromorphone with the sphere, where winter and the fl u sea- contact Ellen Walk at (718) 918- 6391. 46 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 BTR SPIRIT FILLED

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HOSTOS CC HONORS NYDIA EDGECOMBE To commemorate its 50th anniversary, Hostos Community College hosted a celebration on Saturday, October 21 to honor the life and work of Nydia Edgecombe, Alumni Relations Ofﬁ ce director. Edgecombe retired after an illustrious 40-year-career of service at Hostos. (l-r)Huntington Free Library’s trustee Nilka Martel and vice president Dr. Carl Anderson, (l-r) Joel Rodriguez, Jose Garcia, honoree Nydia Edgecombe, Fabicon Alender, Duke Toppen- EBHF president Rich Vitacco, Jeff Reuben, EBHF vice president Tom Vasti. dler and Morris Oris celebrated the college’s half century anniversary. Photo by Thomas X. Casey Photo by Walter Pofeldt TWISTER BI SETS WORLD RECORD AT YONKERS Italy’s Twister Bi driven by Christoffer Eriksson captured the $1 million Yonkers International Trot with a record breaking time of 2:22:10 on Saturday, October 14 at Yonkers Raceway.

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Hope Center residents and staff joined in the ﬁ ght against breast cancer at this year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday, October 15 at Orchard Beach.

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BY FRANK V. VERNUCCIO, JR. tarizing’ the reconstruction a stormy one. For at least a security cameras, they of- The media glosses over effort, a move necessary be- decade, the media has been ten prove worthless. In some the root cause that inhibit at- cause in a number of the Is- Action sounding the alarm about the cases, alarms are simply ig- tempts to rebuild Puerto Rico land’s 78 municipalities, lo- crumbling infrastructure nored.” after the ravages of the lat- cal offi cials have failed to and fi nancial mismanage- Add to that analysis the est hurricane. It’s important provide an effi cient effort. Association ment of Puerto Rico. But it all near-imminent threat of an to understand that cause, Clearly, however, Puerto fell on deaf ears. Let’s fl ash- EMP attack by North Korea because the same mistakes Rico’s recovery is not mov- back to August 2014, when or other potential opponent, could someday affect the en- ing as rapidly as that of Flor- lus cost $792 billion dollars. Reuters reporter Luciana Lo- which could, quite literally, tire United States. ida or Houston. The reasons Supposedly, $41.4 billion went pez showed that Puerto Rico destroy all electrical generat- While some circulate an have to do with both geogra- to energy programs, includ- Electric Power Authority ing capacity in the nation for incorrect narrative that the phy and politics. ing $4.4 billion to modernize was teetering on insolvency. well over a year, resulting in Trump Administration was The most obvious fact the electrical grid. Puerto The power company relied devastating casualties. less enthusiastic about adis that Puerto Rico is, of Rico received about $6.5 bil- too heavily on expensive oil Beyond security, Amer- dressing Puerto Rico than ei- course, an island, so trans- lion of that. The question and was plagued by aging ica’s electrical infrastruc- ther Florida or Houston, the portation from the mainland is: Why were critical energy infrastructure dating back ture is simply outdated. The truth is rather different. must face an additional hur- needs, both in Puerto Rico to the 1960s, a bloated work- American Society of Civil Washington has provided dle. The ability of nongov- and nationwide, left totally force, and a billing system Engineers reveals that a substantial amount of as- ernmental assistance, the unaddressed? Throughout that was arbitrary and diffi - “Much of the U.S. energy sys- sistance. According to Gov. extraordinary efforts of pri- the United States, the crucial cult to justify.” tem predates the turn of the Ricardo Rossello, “Puerto vate citizens who came from issue of protecting the elec- For far too long, criti- 21st century. Most electric Rico offi cials continue to states adjacent to Texas and trical grid from an EMP at- cal electrical infrastructure transmission and distribu- work closely with the De- Florida, to rush to the aid of tack was ignored. In Puerto problems have been ignored. tion lines were constructed fense Department, the Fed- those in need is very sharply Rico, protecting the island’s This challenge includes both in the 1950s and 1960s with a eral Emergency Manage- reduced. fragile and outdated electri- the facilities themselves, and 50-year life expectancy, and ment Agency and with state The complications do not cal infrastructure from the the security surrounding the more than 640,000 miles partners through the Emer- end there. As noted in the effects of a hurricane was not them. of high-voltage transmission gency Management Assis- offi cial Puerto Rico website, addressed. Despite all that, Rebecca Smith, writ- lines in the lower 48 states’ tance Compact…We have unlike the fl atlands of Hous- President Obama claimed he ing in the Wall Street Jour- power grids are at full capac- over 12,000 — almost 13,000 ton and Florida, “The island couldn’t fi nd “shovel ready nal, reported: the U.S. elec- ity. Energy infrastructure is — DOD personnel in Puerto of Puerto Rico has surprising jobs” to invest his stimulus tric system is in danger of undergoing increased invest- Rico, over 4,000 Puerto Rico geographical diversity with dollars in. Those funds, in- widespread blackouts last- ment to ensure long-term ca- National Guard and EMACs some 60% of the island’s ter- stead, went to sources that ing days, weeks or longer pacity and sustainability; together. There’s an expec- rain being very hilly… The provided less benefi t to the through the destruction of in 2015, 40% of additional tation of 3,000 more to come top four highest mountains in economy than they did to sensitive, hard-to-replace power generation came from to Puerto Rico in the next Puerto Rico are Cerro Punta, the political fortunes of the equipment. Yet records are natural gas and renewable couple of weeks as well. The Rosa, Guilarte and the Tres Obama Administration. so spotty that no government systems. Without greater at- U.S. Navy hospital ship, the Picachos. They range from Recently, The Hill noted agency can offer an accurate tention to aging equipment, USS Comfort, has also been 3093 to 4389 ft. The moun- that “Puerto Rico was a ca- tally of substation attacks, capacity bottlenecks, and sent to the Island. The De- tainous interior is formed by tastrophe of corruption, mis- whether for vandalism, theft increased demand, as well partment of Health and Hu- the Cordillera Central Range management, incompetence or more nefarious purposes. as increasing storm and cli- man Services is using the and this is formed by a cen- and ignorance long before Most substations are un- mate impacts, Americans Emergency Prescription As- tral mountain chain ranging the added misery wrought manned and often protected will likely experience longer sistance program to provide from Mayaguez to Aibonito.” by Hurricane Maria, which chiefl y by chain-link fences. and more frequent power in- care for upwards of 500,000 But politics, and bad plan- exposed to the world what Many have no electronic se- terruptions.” residents.” ning, have a lot to do with the was there to be seen all curity, leaving attacks un- Puerto Rico’s dilemma Some have described the ongoing plight, as well. along: an island ill-prepared noticed until after the dam- may be a harbinger of things Pentagon’s efforts as ‘mili- President Obama’s stimu- for a sunny day, much less age is done. Even if there are to come.

BY TONY SALIMBENE this wonderful event. ing evening.... erans Memorial Park. Form Dates again. That evening on the 10th, The 11th at 11 a.m. we up at 11:30 a.m. at Lafayette On Friday, November there will be an S.A.L dinner have our annual ceremony at Avenue. 10 at 9 a.m. we have the An- dance at Morris Yacht Club, Winged Victory, the Grove, Gathering with our neigh- nual Veterans Day at P.S. 108. on City Island in honor of our on the way out to City Island. bors at Bronxonia Yacht Club What a great morning! Need state commander Bill Clancy. The big parade is downtown afterwards. Legionnairs with caps and Great night out, more info to too, not sure where the Le- Big thanks BYC. ﬂ ag bearers! Nice luncheon follow. gion is assembling. Until next time: Don’t for- afterwards, let me know. The national commander post, then dinner prior to the The 12th is our annual get our own 3rd Sunday Post Don’t complain about our of the American Legion will Veterans Day Parade the fol- parade down East Tremont 253 meeting at American school system until you visit be in Chinatown at their lowing day, the 11th. Interest- Avenue to Bicentennial Vet- Turners. FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION CALL (718) 260-4593 50 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 BTR BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 51 SENATOR KLEIN CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE Senator Jeff Klein honored several local leaders at his annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, Oc- tober 14 at Havana Cafe. This year’s honorees are Veronica Brugman, P.S. 72 parent coordinator; Gus Dinolis, Harding Park Homeowners Association president; Miquel Garcia, Big Deal Supermarket owner and operator and captain Carlos Ghonz, 45th Precinct commanding ofﬁ cer.

KLEIN & SUV RALLY AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE Senator Jeff Klein and Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj joined Stand Up to Violence and residents for a rally on Thursday, October 12 denouncing two recent fatal shootings in Allerton. Senator Klein (front, 3rd from l) and Assemblyman Gjonaj (3rd from r) with SUV members. Photo courtesy of Senator Jeff Klein’s Offi ce LIBERTY DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION’S AWARDS GALA The Liberty Democratic Association honored several exemplary leaders at its 11th annual awards dinner on Thursday, Octo- ber 19 at Maestro’s Caterers. This year’s distinguished honorees included Senator Jamaal Bailey; Kathy Zamechansky, KZA Realty Group, Inc. president; Shaun Francois, Local 372 president; Jean Hill, Tracey Tower Tenant Association president and Brandon Muccino, P.S. 83 principal. Senator Klein (back, 2nd from r), Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (back, r), District Attorney Darcel Clark (front, 2nd from l), Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson (front, 2nd from r) with the College of Mount St. Vincent volleyball team who donated supplies for hurricane relief. Photo courtesy of Senator Jeff Klein’s Offi ce HEARING AID MISSION AT MONTE The eighth annual Hearing Aid Mission held in partnership with Montefi ore Health System’s Department of Otorhino- laryngology / Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology, the Foundation for Sight and Sound, McGuire’s Hearing Aids (The Hearing Center at Montefi ore), Bronx Rotary Club and hearing aid manufacturer ReSound, provided the ‘gift of sound’ to Montefi ore patients who lack fi nancial resources to ob- Liberty Democratic Association board members and elected offi cials with the honorees. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co tain hearing aids. LINCOLN HOSPITAL SCREENS ‘HISPANICS IN HOLLYWOOD’ In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Terramax Entertainment in association with Lincoln Hospital hosted the premiere screening of the cable television series ‘Hispanics in Hollywood - The Hall of Fame’ on Thursday, October 12.

(l-r) Monteﬁ ore Health System’s Nathalie Perez, Customer Service’s Sign language and Spanish language interpreter; Laura Tocci, Au.D., Department of Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery director of Audiology and Howard, Moskowitz, M.D., Ph.D, department of Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery attending physician. Photo courtesy of Monteﬁ ore Health System (l-r) Max Resto, Bobby Gonzales and Rafael Rivera-Vireut welcomed everyone to the screening. Photo by Walter Pofeldt

52 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 BTR Rivera, Crespo Host Hurricane Relief Beneﬁ t Concert Assembly members Jose Rivera and Marcos Crespo co-hosted a Hurricane Relief Beneﬁ t Concert on Saturday, October 14 at Fordham Plaza to help hurricane-ravaged Puerto Ricans. Presented by Pedro Pocholo II, the concert featured Boricua legends and opportunities for Bronxites to contribute lifesaving donations to families recovering from Hurricane Maria.

Assemblyman Rivera (back, c) and SBK dancers raised awareness of what Puerto Ricans are currently experi- Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (r) congratulated fellow Assembly- encing on their hurricane-impacted island. Photo by Miriam Quin man Rivera (c) on the concert’s success. Photo by Miriam Quin

UPS took time to donate lifesaving items to affected Puerto Rican A four-legged friend helped collect money for families and residents. Photo by Miriam Quin the worthy cause. Photo by Miriam Quin

San Juan native Maritza Rivera lent her musical talent to (l-r) The Boricua Legends Angel Lebron, Rafael Morales, Henry Montalvo, Naybe LaGijana, David Forestier and Al the beneﬁ t concert. Photo by Miriam Quin Acosta had everyone singing and dancing to the beat. Photo by Miriam Quin

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 55 On Wednesday, October event was a joint effort of The 45th has a staff work- one of the most successful, 18, the 45th Precinct was kind TNCAP, the 45th Precinct and ing with establishments on with about 15 businesses in enough to host our monthly Community Board 10. compliance issues and hosted attendance, represented by ATAP workshop. ATAP is an The idea came about dur- this workshop. TNCAP Ad- over 35 employees, consist- acronym for Alcohol Train- ing the CB 10’s September ministered the training to ing of owners, managers, bar- ing Awareness Program, a Economic Development Com- make licensees aware of com- tenders and wait staff. We NYS Liquor Authority ap- mittee meeting, which liquor pliance issues, and CB 10 ac- would like the community to proved workshop, for the re- licensees must attend when tively promoted ATAP. All show their support to all the sponsible service, sale and their liquor license is up for free enterprise and produc- three of these organizations businesses that are working consumption of alcohol. It renewal, or if an individual tive businesses, but said busi- have partnered in a preven- to keep our neighborhoods reviews rules and regula- is applying for a new liquor nesses must operate within tive initiative so that compli- safe. We extend our apprecia- tions for businesses to be ‘in license. The captain was a the conﬁ nes of the law, both ance issues do not become tion to: Made in Puerto Rico, Compliance’with SLA and guest speaker who was ad- SLA and the NYC Agencies. problematic and reach the Mamajuana Cafe, Shamrock NYC policies pertaining to dressing the issue of keep- To this end, the 45th, point where violations are Inn, Paddys On The Bay, having a liquor license. The ing the balance between run- TNCAP and CB 10 decided to issued. They have demon- Paddy’s On The Island, Sam workshop also discusses the ning a successful business, collaborate in assisting busi- strated a commitment of sup- Young American Legion Post, obligations that a business while at the same time, being nesses to minimize violations port and assistance to our Sapitos Sports Bar, Escape should have, in respecting mindful of the surrounding and to make them aware of all local businesses that will con- International Cuisine, Hon- the quality of life issues of the community, and acting ac- compliance issues attached to tinue to be successful going ey’s Thai Pavilion, Italia Cafe surrounding community in cordingly. He explained that operating a liquor-serving es- forward. Lounge and Boulevard Tav- which they are located. This the precinct was in favor of tablishment. The ATAP workshop was ern.

Set up a table with your free made a few phone calls and help us raise money for our BY GENE DEFRANCIS candy for the kids. Include were successful in helping community. We have pump- Happy Halloween. It’s that items that you will sell. Cre- her new windows installed. kins, books, toys, records time again. The leaves are ate and attach promotional We thank everyone who and more. If everyone con- falling. The chill is in the air. information to the free candy helped and cooperated with tributed a little we can hit And thousands of little mon- you are handing out. This us to make sure this woman our goals. sters and super heroes will way the families can keep who has lived in our commu- Repave the alleyways in go door to door in our com- and remember the stores that nity for decades was not fro- our community. Provide munity asking for treats. remembered them for Hal- the candy carefully. A prac- zen out of her home. grants to launch a new art It’s a great time for our loween. tice every child during Hal- We also welcome a new gallery, toy store, music kids and residents and a Setting up outside also loween should utilize. establishment into our com- store, and more. And pay for great opportunity for local keeps the inside of your store Before Halloween remem- munity. Bruxelles European our holiday lights and com- merchants. Word of mouth free and open to operate for ber this Friday, October 27 Cafe will be a welcomed ad- munity events at our offi ce. is the most important form customers. We also recom- 6:30 p.m. we will be carving dition to our home. The new Every penny helps. of advertising. Customer loy- mend adding some form of pumpkins that we place along owner has been in constant Checks can be written to Al- alty and relationship is how discount. This is to get peo- the Bronxwood Tree. Meet at communication with us lerton International Mer- you keep your customers re- ple to buy on the day of Hal- 930 Allerton Avenue. keeping us informed on their chants Association Inc. and turning. loween or to encourage visi- And Saturday, October 28 progress. We will keep you sent to 930 Allerton Avenue. When you have large tors to return as customers. at Farenga Bro. Funeral park- informed when their grand In the memo section write crowds in front of your store As we say every year, how ing lot on Colden Avenue and opening celebration will be. ‘Holiday Lights’ or ‘Allerton you have to do what you can you run your business is up Allerton we will gather at 10 Keep informed and join Enhancement’. to prepare and capitalize on to you as long as it keeps our a.m. and start the sidewalk our Facebook page. Ask ques- As always we thank you this valuable opportunity. community safe and clean. parade around the Allerton tions and fi nd out what’s gofor your support. And re- The cost of the candy you We hope you make the most corridor and to the costume ing on in our community. member all your contribu- buy to dole out to the trick or of this opportunity and enjoy Party at P.S. 105. Remember Christmas tions are tax deductible. AIM treaters could be a bargain the Allerton community phe- Regarding regular busi- is around the corner. That is a recognized 501(c)3 in advertising if you do it the nomenon that is Halloween. ness we were happy to help means we need to collect for If everyone did just a little right way. We encourage commuters one our our senior citizens the holiday lights and lights we can do big things. We can First... hire someone for to avoid driving on Allerton. get her new windows in her for our tree. Christmas Tree keep our streets safe, clean, the day to be stationed out- Try taking Mace or Arnow apartment. For several win- lighting is scheduled for the and a place to do business side of the store. Legally you avenues during the Hallow- ters she was freezing in her night of Tuesday, December and raise a family. We have can utilize three feet of your een rush. To all the trick or apartment due to her broken 5. come a long way and we can’t storefront to offer items that treaters it’s best to always windows. After reporting Come to the offi ce Tues- stop now. Your community is you normally sell inside. travel in a group and check this to our organization we day through Saturday and your business.

BY PAUL GOLLUSCIO a modest $25. out with chores in and out ber 22, 1797. It was from 3,000 Hello all! There will be food, drink of the building. He’s a hard feet. The Pledge of Allegiance and merriment. Call the post head, don’t take no for an an- Two hundred and forty- was written by Francis Bel- at (718) 822-8873 for further swer. one Marines, Army and Sail- lamy in August of 1892. It info. The Boosters are hosting ors died in Beirut on October was written to be recited in The S.A.L. meetings are a Pot Luck Party Halloween 23, 1983. 15 seconds. on the 2nd Thursday of each Party at the post on Satur- On October 24, 2005, Rosa The Yankee Detachment month at 7 p.m. Lost your DD-214? Call day, October 28, from 8 p.m. Parks died at the age of 92. 255 of the Marine Corps For vet info, log onto ny- (866) 272-6272 and follow the to midnight. Prizes for the The Erie Canal, a shovel League will host a Marine cveteransalliance.org. Tons instructions. best costume. Bring a dish. ready job, was completed on Corps Birthday Celebra- of info for the vet. There will be a members Trivia Time October 26, 1825. It was led by tion on Friday, November There is a vet center in the only BBQ at the post imme- General MacArthur re- DeWitt Clinton who also in- 10 at the Sam Young Post. Bronx at 2471 Morris Avenue, diately following the Bronx turned to Leyte on October vented my high school. All members may bring one Suite 1A. Call (718) 367-3500. Veterans Day Parade. 20, 1944. Keep the troops in your guest at no cost. Any addi- Lots of help here for the Call Bill Franklin at the The ﬁ rst parachute prayers, take a vet to lunch tional guests will be charged vet and his or her family. post to insist on helping him jumped happened on Octo- and God bless. FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION CALL (718) 260-4593

56 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 BTR Jerome Gun Hill BID Celebrates Fall Festival The Jerome Gun Hill Business Improvement District welcomed the fall season at its 16th annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 14 at Jerome Avenue between Mosholu Parkway East and East Gun Hill Road. This year’s fun-ﬁ lled festival included live musical performances from Alive & Kickin’, Music with a Message and La Orchesta Jeryco; a pumpkin patch; face painting and many other fun activities for the entire family.

(l-r) Victoria, Laqui and Jholonny helped Bronxites satisfy their hunger at the fair. Photo by Miriam Quin (l-r) Victoria, Laqui and Jholonny helped Bronxites satisfy their hunger at the fair. Photo by Miriam Quin

Alexandra added some vibrancy to her Hal- loween pumpkin’s design. Photo by Miriam Quin

North Central Bronx Hospital’s Gloria Bent provided some healthy food for thought. Photo by Miriam Quin

Music with a Message gave a crowd pleasing performance at the fall festival’s concert. Rachel proudly displayed her rose-themed pumpkin. Photo by Miriam Quin Photo by Miriam Quin

BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 57 Pelham Parkway North of non-perishable food either to about Monday, October 23, will require the interruption Project Begins our next meeting on Monday the NYC Department of De- to last until the contractor The NYC Department of De- October 30, 7:30 p.m. at Kings sign and Construction will be- can restore the service. The sign and Construction is com- Harbor MultiCare Center, gin a capital project to replace contractor will not leave the mencing Phase II of the Recon- East Gun Hill Road at Stillwell the combined sewer and wa- jobsite until the water is fully struction of Pelham Parkway’s Avenue; or to our Seniors Bri- ter mains in the area of Hol- restored. Please note you will north service road and west- gade on Tuesday, November 7 land Avenue. The purpose of receive a new ‘Notifi cation’ bound main road. The project between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. We crimination and I was proud to this project is to upgrade in- each time the work requiring includes replacement of the thank you in advance for your recently lead a petition ahead frastructure to ensure the de- the shut-down is deemed nec- subsurface utilities, upgrad- anticipated generosity. of the Columbus Day Parade to livery of necessary services. essary. ing of drainage structures, in- Next Meeting ensure this symbol is not taken Additional work includes re- Pedestrian/vehicular traf- stallation of new sewer, trunk Next Meeting: Monday, Oc- down. construction of curb and side- fi c/parking restrictions: and distribution water mains, tober 30, 7:30 p.m., Kings Har- Hispanic-Americans also walks, as well as roadway res- • Pedestrian and emer- new street lights and traffi c bor MultiCare Center, East deserve our unwavering sup- toration. This project has an gency vehicle access will be signals, specialized pavement Gun Hill Road at Stillwell Av- port and respect, especially dur- anticipated completion date of maintained always; markings, a new dedicated enue, use the main entrance. ing these uncertain times with Spring 2019. • Limited street access on bus lane, planting of nearly Guest speaker: representa- a federal government threaten- Where will work be per- certain blocks, sidewalk and 300 new trees and installation tives from the 49th Precinct, ing to deport hundreds of thou- formed? street or lane closures, may be of new guard rails. This proj- Senator Jeff Klein, Assembly- sands of DREAMers through- • Mace Avenue, from Cru- required. advisories, and noti- ect has an anticipated comple- man Mark Gjonaj and Coun- out the country. I am thrilled to ger Avenue to Holland Ave- fi cation signs, will be posted tion date of June, 2021. cilman James Vacca will be once again host my annual His- nue; in advance throughout the af- Project Related Activities present. panic Heritage Month Celebra- • Mace Avenue between fected project area(s); to Date: fi eld offi ce has been es- Thank You Senator Klein tion on October 14 and I look White Plains Road and Cruger • Driveway access may be tablished and is operational; NEBA has always main- forward to seeing you at this Avenue; temporarily restricted to com- community construction li- tained an ‘open door’policy for special event. • Holland Avenue, from plete construction; aison has begun outreach ac- our elected representatives, so As always, should you have Boston Road to Allerton Av- • Parking will be temporar- tivities; and tree mitigation we were thrilled when Senator any questions or concerns on all enue; ily restricted during certain plan in development with the Klein decided to show up at our matters of importance, please • Holland Avenue, from Al- working operations to allow Department of Parks and Rec- last meeting. Jeff provided us feel free to contact my offi ce at lerton Avenue to Arnow Av- for two-way traffi c through reation, and the community with an update on issues he is (718) 822-2049. My staff and I enue. the construction work zone. working group. working on and graciously an- are here to help you and are What work will be done? ‘No Parking’ signs will be Anticipated Work Sched- swered all questions. happy to offer any assistance Work scheduled for this proj- posted in advance throughout ule: 4th Quarter - 2017 - set up News from Senator Klein that we can. ect will include: the affected project area. the project storage area for The fatal bus accident in Senator Jeff Klein • Replacement of sewer; What are the hours of machinery and material. Queens recently shed light on Thank You Captain Alps • Installation of 12” water work? Typical work hours for Tree pruning where nec- the safety violations many com- We were also honored that mains; the project will vary by loca- essary, as well as tree guard panies in this city have, but un- Captain Alps attended our • Reconstruction of side- tion and are as follows: installations; and contrac- fortunately these records are last meeting…along with our walks and curbs; Monday through Friday tor will commence removal hard to track down and the community relations favorite • Roadway restoration. from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on of utility interference on Con public is left in the dark. Our Detective Jay Sturdivant and What are the community Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Edison’s behalf. families deserve to feel safe in Crime Prevention offi cer Ty- impacts? The DDC is commit- • Mace Avenue between Work Hours: Typical hours their neighborhoods not only rone Mederos. ted to maintaining a work site White Plains Road and Cruger will be Monday to Friday - as passengers, but also as pe- The captain summarized that is safe and clean. How- Avenue; 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., however, destrians and that is why I will crime statistics co far this year ever, dust, noise, and heavy • Holland Avenue between the allowable work hours are fi ght to ensure that these com- as compared to last year…and equipment are common ele- Boston Road and Allerton Av- Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 panies are held accountable. the good news is overall crime ments of construction, so we enue.; p.m; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Part of keeping our neigh- is down in the 49th Precinct. ask for your patience during • Holland Avenue between (if necessary). borhoods safe is also protecting The icing on the cake is that in this project. There may be Allerton Avenue and Arnow Holiday Food Drive Coming our loved ones from the scourge our Sector G there were only limited street access on cer- Avenue. In November we all look for- of heroin and opioid overdoses 58 reported crimes, out of 888 tain blocks, as well as lane and Monday through Friday ward to gathering around the and I continue to host informa- for the entire precinct. sidewalk closures. Emergency from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on table with family and friends tion sessions throughout the Captain Alps also informed vehicle access will be main- Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and express our thankful- 34th Senate District to spread us that as of January 2018 our tained at all time, and deliver- • Mace Avenue between ness for what we are blessed awareness and give families precinct will be an ‘NCO’ ies to commercial and residen- Cruger Avenue and Holland to have. However there are the tools they need to fi ght this command (Neighborhood Co- tial properties will be allowed Avenue. many families, some within deadly disease. ordination Offi cers), which whenever possible. Monday through Friday our own community who will Despite the challenges we would place two offi cers in Water Service Interrup- from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on not have that opportunity and face here in The Bronx, it is also each sector of the precinct to tions: During this project, wa- Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4p.m. it is up to us fi ll the gap. important for us to take stock in work closely with community ter service interruptions will • At intersection of Holland We at NEBA hope to be those that make our neighbor- groups, and residents to iden- be necessary for construction Avenue and Arnow Avenue. able to do this year what we hoods great, including our im- tify problems, develop intel- work to proceed. Whenever it Who to contact for more in- have done every year, gather migrant communities and our ligence about crime, and lead becomes necessary for DDC to formation? support to assist those less fi rst responders who risk their problem solving and crime interrupt the water service, a • Contact Marlyn Nuñez, privileged than ourselves. lives every day so we can sleep fi ghting efforts. The two offi - ‘Water Shut-Off Advisory’ will the community construction This comes in the form of tur- soundly at night. cers for our sector will be our be circulated 72 hours in ad- liaison for any questions/ keys and non-perishable food Each year, I am proud to liaison to the NYPD. Captain vance by the community con- concerns, or be added to the items. All items are distrib- honor the many immigrants Alps said it will be similar to struction liaison, followed by Neighborhood Notifi cation uted to the food pantries at St. from around the world that having ‘beat cops’ again…of- a 24 hour ‘Water Shut-Off No- Network list at (718) 684-1675 Lucy’s Parish; and also to the have come to the United States fi cers who will get to know us tifi cation’ posted by the con- or by email: hollandaveccl@ food pantry of the Franciscan in search of the American and our neighborhood and we tractor no later than 4 p.m., gmail.com Sisters of the Renewal. Dream and the sacrifi ces they will know them. the day prior to the service • Visit the NYCDDC web However we are in need of have made to build this great We at NEBA applaud this interruption, giving specifi c site at www.nyc.gov/ddc additional sources of non-per- city, this great state and this effort by our captain and the instructions regarding the • During non-construction ishable food items. And we are great country. The statue of NYPD and we are confi dent water service interruption. hours, please contact the NYC hoping that you can help us Christopher Columbus in Co- it will be successful, and then Additionally, the water ser- Government Services and In- provide for those that other- lumbus Circle represents the hopefully expanded. vice will be restored by 6 p.m. formation Hotline at 311 and wise will not have a Thanks- Italian immigrants’ voyage to Sewer & Water the same day of the shut-down, indicate the project ID num- giving dinner. New York City at a time when Mains Project unless there is an emergency ber you are calling about. In Please bring as many items the group faced rampant dis- Please be advised, on/or during the shut-down, which case of an emergency call 911. 58 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 BTR 23rd Annual Tour De Bronx Traverses The Borough Cyclists from across the region and the globe made tracks throughout the borough at this year’s 23rd annual Tour de Bronx. The largest free cycling event was co-hosted by Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.; the Bronx Tourism Council; Bronx Overall Economic Development; Montefi ore Medical Center; Bronx Lebanon Hospital; St. Barnabas Medical Center and Mercy College on Sunday, October 22. Thousands of cyclists traversed the Grand Concourse, Mott Haven, Pelham Bay Park, City Island, Orchard Beach and the New York Botanical Garden.

(above) (front, l-r) Friends Jimmy Cabrera, Ivan Perez (above) Borough President Diaz (l) took a and Jonathan Bedarya rode together. Photo by Silvio selfi e with Luis Salazar. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Pacifi co (above middle) Borough President Diaz (3rd from r) and his family participated in the boroughwide ride. (left) Co-owner Sheepal Deo (c) and I Love Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Kickboxing members were ready to tour the Bronx. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co

Cyclists were eager to start their 25-mile tour of the borough. Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 59 ST. HELENA’S MISSIONARY LIVING ROSARY Holy Rosary and the Missionary Living Rosary was celebrated on Friday, October 13 inside St. Helena’s Catholic Church’s parking lot. Approximately 100 people participated in the event which commemorated the centennial of the Miracle of the Sun, the ﬁ nal apparition of Our Blessed Mother at Fatima.

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS EXHIBITED AT MONTE The Montefi ore Fine Arts Program and Collection recently presented ‘Say it with Flowers,’ an exhibition by artist Linda Stillman whose work investigates concepts of time, memory and nature. Say it with Flowers captures bonds with subjects over the beauty of fl owers and the joy in giving and receiving them. St. Helena’s Catholic Church’s faithful formed a living rosary at the parish. Artist Linda Stillman (l) with Jodi Moise, Montefi ore Fine Arts Program and Collection curator. Photo courtesy of St. Helena’s Catholic Church Photo courtesy of Montefi ore Health System NYISE STUDENTS AT ANTI-BULLYING CONCERT SOUNDVIEW DRUG FREE COALITION MEETS Approximately 150 kindergarten through 12th graders with visual impairments and emotion- The Soundview Community Drug Free Coaltion met on Tuesday, October 17 at Odyssey House al needs at the New York Institute for Special Education enjoyed a high energy showcase by for a special presentation by Prevention Resource Center’s Rev. Addie Banks. the spectacular JLine Dance Crew highlighting anti-bullying and responsibility themes on Thursday, October 5.

JLine Dance Crew met with students and a faculty member following an anti-bullying themed The Soundview Community Drug Free Coalition enjoyed a productive October meeting. concert. Photo courtesy of NYISE Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co LA FAMILIA HURRICANE RELIEF BENEFIT CONCERT

La Familia Hurricane Relief Beneﬁ t Concert was held on Friday, October 20 at Thessalon- ica Christian Church to help those recently affected by Hurricane Maria.

(l-r)DJ CRG, bishops Angelo and Nancy Rosa- rio, pastor David Serrano, Angie Rose, apos- tle Israel Pena, David Aviles, pastor Bryan Arocho and Legacy. Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co 60 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 BTR Monsignor Scanlan High School decorated its campus to properly welcome the fall sea- Families enjoyed picking out the best pump- son. Families and their children searched for their best fall pumpkin on the school’s vast ﬁ eld. kins of various sizes. Photo courtesy of Monsignor Scanlan High School Photo courtesy of Monsignor Scanlan High School Photo courtesy of Monsignor Scanlan High School SCANLAN H.S. HOSTS PUMPKIN PATCH EVENT

Monsignor Scanlan High School celebrated its inaugural Pumpkin Patch event featuring hay rides, face painting and pumpkin picking on Saturday, October 14.

Children had fun pretending they were Char- lie Brown and his friends at the pumpkin patch. Photo courtesy of Monsignor Scanlan High School CONGRESSMAN SERRANO HOSTS ‘ASK AN ASTRONAUT’ Congressman Jose Serrano hosted NASA astronaut and Navy captain Lee Morin for Ask an Astronaut on Tuesday, October 17 at Bronx Community College and Bronx Compass High School. Captain Morin has ﬂ own on STS-110 in 2002 and has logged more than 259 hours in space including over 14 spacewalk hours.

Congressman Serrano (front, r) and NASA astronaut Lee Morin (front, l) with Bronx Community College students. Photo courtesy of Congressman Jose Serrano’s Ofﬁ ce

BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 61 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595

Office location: BRONX County. LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Secretary of State is designated as of the Trial Courts, and DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE agent upon whom process against the RELATIONS LAW Section 236, Part B, If your divorce was commenced on 65 TWIN REALTY LLC Art. Of Org. Notice of Formation of Humans LLC may be served. Secretary of Sate Section 2, both you and your spouse or after January 25, 2016, this Notice is Filed Sec. of State of NY 4/5/2017. Off. Being Card Game, LLC. Arts of Org fi led shall mail a copy of any process against (the parties) are bound by the following required to be given to you by the Loc.: Bronx Co. SSNY designated as with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on the LLC served upon to United States AUTOMATIC ORDERS, which have Supreme Court of the county where agent upon whom process against it 5/22/17. Office location: NY County. Corporation Agents, INC., 7014 13th been entered against you and your your divorce was fi led to comply with the may be served. SSNY to mail copy of SSNY designated agent upon whom Avenue Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. spouse in your divorce action pursuant Maintenance Guidelines Law ([S. process to The LLC, 4364 White Plains process may be served and shall mail Purpose: Any lawful activity. to 22 NYCRR Section 202.16(a), and 5678/A. 7645], Chapter 269, Laws of Road, Bronx, NY 10466. Purpose: Any copy of process against LLC to: US which shall remain in full force and 2015) because you may not have lawful act or activity. Corp. Agents. Inc to: US Corp. Agents. effect during the pendency of the action, counsel in this action to advise you. It Inc. 7014 13th Ave., # 202 Brooklyn, NY LEGAL NOTICE unless terminated, modifi ed or amended does not mean that your spouse (the LEGAL NOTICE 11228. Principal business address: 14 E by further order of the court or upon person you are married to) is seeking or 109th Street, New York NY 10029. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE written agreement between the parties: offering an award of “Maintenance” in Purpose: any lawful act. OF NEW YORK (1) ORDERED: Neither party shall this action. “Maintenance” means the MARKIS CONSULTING COUNTY OF KINGS sell, transfer, encumber, conceal, ENGINEERING, PLLC Art. Of Org. Filed amount to be paid to the other spouse ------X assign, remove or in any way dispose for support after the divorce is fi nal. Sec. of State of NY 10/6/2017. Off. Loc.: LEGAL NOTICE Index No. 53196/17 of, without the consent of the other party Bronx Co. SSNY designated as agent You are hereby given notice that Date Summons Filed:7/11/2017 in writing, or by order of the court, any under the Maintenance Guidelines Law upon whom process against it may be NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MARTIN LEONARDO CARVAJAL, property (including, but not limited to, served. SSNY to mail copy of process to (Chapter 269, Laws of 2015), there is an LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Plaintiff designates Kings County as real estate, personal property, cash obligation to award the guideline amount c/o Stuart F. Gartner, Esq., Gartner + Saxon Ave Group, LLC. Articles of the place of trial. accounts, stocks, mutual funds, bank Bloom, P.C., 801 Second Avenue, 11th of maintenance on income up to Organization were filed with the The basis of venue is Plaintiff’s accounts, cars and boats) individually or $175,000 to be paid by the party with Floor, New York, NY 10017. Purpose: Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) residence. jointly held by the parties, except in the Any lawful act or activity. the higher income (the maintenance on (6/05/2017). Office location: Bronx Plaintiff, usual course of business, for customary payor) to the party with the lower County. SSNY has been designated as SUMMONS WITH NOTICE and usual household expenses or for income (the maintenance payee) LEGAL NOTICE agent of the LLC upon whom process ...... -against- reasonable attorney’s fee in connection according to a formula, unless the against it may be served. SSNY shall Plaintiff resides at 4370 Kissena with this action. parties agree otherwise or waive this Blvd, Apt. 4J, Flushing, NY 11355. (2) ORDERED: Neither party shall Notice of Formation of ABCEDAR mail a copy of process to the LLC, right. Depending on the incomes of the (Saxon Ave Group, LLC, 3973 Saxon ELIZABETH VASQUEZ CARVAJAL, transfer, encumber, assign, remove, parties, the obligation might fall on either DAYCARE LLC. Articles of Organization Defendant. withdraw or in any way dispose of any fi led with Secretary of State of New york Ave, Bronx, NY 10463). Purpose: For the Plaintiff or Defendant in the action. any lawful purpose. ------X tax deferred funds, stocks or other There are two formulas to determine on March 14, 2017. Office location: ACTION FOR DIVORCE assets held in any individual retirement Bronx County, Secretary of State is the amount of the obligation. If you and To the above named Defendant: accounts, 401k accounts, profi t sharing your spouse have no children, the designated as agent upon who process YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to plans, Keogh accounts, or any other against the LLC may be served. LEGAL NOTICE higher formula will apply. If there are serve a notice of appearance on the pension or retirement account, and the children of the marriage, the lower Secretary of State shall mail a copy of Plaintiff’s Attorney within twenty (20) parties shall further refrain from applying Notice of Formation of McNeish formula will apply, but only if the any process against the LLC service days after the service of this summons, for or requesting the payment of Williams, LLC a domestic Limited maintenance payor is paying child upon the LLC to c/o 2240 Cedar exclusive of the day of service (or within retirement benefi ts or annuity payments Liability Company (LLC). Articles of support to the other spouse who has the Avenue, 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10468. thirty (30) days after the service is of any kind, without the consent of the Organization filed with Secretary of children as the custodial parent. Purpose: Any lawful activity. complete if this summons is not other party in writing, or upon further State on 08/30/2017. NY Offi ce location: Otherwise the higher formula will apply. personally delivered to you within the order of the court; except that any party BRONX County. Secretary of State is Lower Formula State of New York); and in case of your who is already in pay status may designated as agent upon whom 1. Multiply Maintenance Payor’s failure to appear, judgment will be taken continue to receive such payments process against the LLC may be served. Income by 20%. against you by default for the relief thereunder. LEGAL NOTICE Secretary of State shall mail a copy of 2. Multiply Maintenance Payee’s demanded in the notice set forth below. (3) ORDERED: Neither party shall any process against the LLC to McNeish Income by 25%. Dated: July 11, 2017 incur unreasonable debts hereafter, Williams,LLC 1503 Metropolitan Subtract Line 2 from Line 1 = Result Notice of Formation of Bastion ______/S/______including, but not limited to, further Ave,1B, Bronx N.Y. 10462. Purpose: 1 Property Management LLC. Articles of Roger N. Schumann, Esq. borrowing against any credit line Any lawful activity. Subtract Maintenance Payor’s Organization filed with Secretary of Attorney for Plaintiff secured by the family residence, further State of New York on October 17, 2016. Income from 40 % of Combined 433 E. 56th Street, Suite 5C encumbrancing any assets, or Income* = Result 2. Offi ce location: Bronx County, Secretary New York, NY 10022 unreasonably using credit cards or cash of State is designated as agent upon LEGAL NOTICE Enter the lower of Result 2 or Result 646-425-8089 advances against credit cards, except in 1, but if less than or equal to zero, enter who process against the LLC may be NOTICE: The nature of this action is the usual course of business or for served. Secretary of State shall mail a Notice of Formation of RAHPRO zero. ENTERTAINMENT LLC, a domestic to dissolve the marriage between the customary or usual housing expenses, THIS IS THE CALCULATED copy of any process against the LLC parties, on the grounds: DRL Section or for reasonable attorney’s fees in service upon the LLC to c/o 1510 Limited Liability Company (LLC). GUIDELINE AMOUNT OF Articles of Organization filed with 170 subd. (7) - the relationship between connection with this action. MAINTENANCE WITH THE LOWER Hutchinson River Pkwy East, Bronx, NY the Plaintiff and Defendant has broken (4) ORDERED: Neither party shall 10461. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Secretary of State on June 2, 2017, NY FORMULA. Office location: BRONX County. down irretrievably for a period of at least cause the other party or the children of Higher Formula Secretary of State is designated as six months. the marriage to be removed from any 1. Multiply Maintenance Payor’s agent upon whom process against the The relief sought is a judgment of existing medical, hospital and dental Income by 30% LEGAL NOTICE LLC may be served. Secretary of State absolute divorce in favor of the Plaintiff insurance coverage, and each party 2. Multiply Maintenance Payee’s shall mail a copy of any process against dissolving the marriage between the shall maintain the existing medical, Income by 20% the LLC served upon to T. Harrison, PO parties in this action. The nature of any hospital and dental insurance coverage Subtract Line 2 from Line 1 = Result Notice of Formation of Bronxdale Box 810, Bronx, NY 10473. Purpose: ancillary or additional relief demanded in full force and effect. 1 Garage LLC. Articles of Organization Any lawful activity. is: (5) ORDERED: Neither party shall Subtract Maintenance Payor’s fi led with Secretary of State of New York That the Family Court shall have change the benefi ciaries of any existing Income from 40% of Combined Income* on May 11, 2017. Offi ce location: Bronx concurrent jurisdiction with the Supreme life insurance policies, and each party = Result 2 County. Secretary of State is designated Court with respect to any future issues shall maintain the existing life insurance, Enter the lower of Result 2 or Result as agent upon who process against the LEGAL NOTICE of maintenance and support. automobile insurance, homeowners and 1, but if less than or equal to zero, enter LLC may be served. Secretary of State That the parties do not require renters insurance policies in full force zero. Notice of Formation of REYES NY shall mail a copy of any process against maintenance and no claim will be made and effect. THIS IS THE CALCULATED LLC, a domestic or foreign Limited the LLC service upon the LLC to c/o by either party for maintenance. IMPORTANT NOTE: After service GUIDELINE AMOUNT OF Liability Company (LLC). Articles of 2000 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY That the parties do not require of Summons with Notice or Summons MAINTENANCE WITH THE HIGHER Organization filed with Secretary of 10462. Purpose: Any lawful activity. payment of counsel and experts’ fees and Complaint for divorce, if you or your FORMULA. State on June 21, 2017. NY Office and expenses. spouse wishes to modify or dissolve the * Combined Income equals location: BRONX County. Secretary of That both parties may resume the automatic orders, you must ask the Maintenance Payor’s Income up to State is designated as agent upon use of any prior surname. court for approval to do so, or enter into $175,000 plus Maintenance Payee’s whom process against the LLC may be LEGAL NOTICE That the Court grant such other and a written modification agreement with Income. served. Secretary of State shall mail a further relief as the Court may deem fi t your spouse duly signed and Note: The Court will determine how copy of any process against the LLC and proper. acknowledged before a notary public. Notice of Formation of Eco Friendly long maintenance will be paid in served upon him/her to C/O the LLC, The parties have divided up the NOTICE CONCERNING Home Improvement LLC, a domestic accordance with the statute. 82-11 37th Ave., Ste. LL11, Jackson marital property, and no claim will be CONTINUATION OF Limited Liability Company (LLC). (Eff. 1/25/16) Heights, NY 11372. Purpose: Any lawful made by either party under equitable HEALTH CARE COVERAGE Articles of Organization filed with activity. distribution. (Required by Section 255(1) of the Secretary of State on 9/13/2017. NY (Form UD-1 - 1/25/16) Domestic Relations Law) office location: BRONX County. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that once a Secretary of State is designated as LEGAL NOTICE AUTOMATIC ORDERS (D.R.L. 236) judgment of divorce is signed in this Notice is hereby given that a license, agent upon whom process against the Rev. 1/13 action, both you and your spouse may with a pending Ser No., has been LLC may be served. Secretary of State Notice of Formation of Time Capsule FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH or may not continue to be eligible for applied for by KIRVENS LLC., to sell shall mail a copy of any process against Events LLC a domestic or foreign THESE ORDERS MAY BE DEEMED A coverage under each other’s health liquor, wine and beer at retail in a the LLC served to US Corp. Agents, Limited Liability Company (LLC). CONTEMPT OF COURT insurance plan, depending on the terms Tavern Bar under the ABC Law at 736 Inc., 7014 13th Ave. Ste. 202, Brooklyn, Articles of Organization filed with PURSUANT TO the Uniform Rules of the plan. Lydig Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462. for on- NY 11228.. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Secretary of State on May 5, 2017. NY NOTICE OF GUIDELINE premises consumption.

62 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 BTR DINOWITZ SUPPORTS HURRICANE VICTIMS Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz dropped off supplies for Hurricane Maria-affected families in Puerto Rico on Friday, October 13.

ST. BARNABAS’ HALL A ‘GOOD SAMARITAN’ Shauna Hall, St. Barnabas Hospital’s mental health techni- cian and certifi ed nursing assistant, was honored during the CaringKind Alzheimer’s Walk on Sunday, October 15 at Riverside Park. Hall was integral in fi nding Debreh Gilbert, Throggs Neck residents Amaya Dolly (l) and Beverly Far- a woman with Alzheimer’s who went missing from Manhat- quharson had a scary good time. Photo by Laura Stone tan’s Upper West Side last winter. Assemblyman Dinowitz dropped off vital supplies for hurri- Tony Award-winning actor and tireless advocate for the Al- cane-impacted Puerto Ricans. zheimer’s community David Hyde Pierce presented Shauna PRESTON HS GIVES Photo courtesy of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz’s Offi ce Hall her Good Samaritan Award. Photo by Ronald L. Glassman HAUNTED MANSION TOUR Back by popular demand, Preston High School gave a tour VETERANS’ DAY PARADE BAR CRAWL of its haunted mansion attraction for ghosts and ghouls of The United Veterans Day Parade Committee recently celebrated a pub crawl to raise funds for its annual Bronx Veterans’ every age on Saturday, October 21. Day Parade in Throggs Neck set for Sunday, November 12.

Sophomores Catherine Cravinho (l) and Kristen Teague (l-r) United Veterans Day Parade Committee’s Carolyn Engeldrum, Ruth Ever-Leich, Colleen McCarthy, Judy Lanci, Dana dressed as witches for the celebration. Photo by Laura Stone Carotenuto and Sharon Casey enjoyed the festivities. Photo courtesy of Judy Lanci

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE page 1496 (hereinafter called the LEGAL NOTICE “Declaration”), and designated also as by the Street Number 1510 Archer Road NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE Tax Lot No. 4490 in Block 3943 of in the Borough and County of the Bronx, NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: BRONX SUPREME COURT: BRONX Section 15 of the Borough of the Bronx City and State of New York. SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF COUNTY. MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP, COUNTY on the Tax Map of the Real Property Approximate Amount of Judgment is BRONX Pltf. vs. ZULMA RIVERA HEIR OF NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; Assessment Department of the City of $189,753.23 plus interest and costs. U.S. ROF III LEGAL TITLE TRUST ESTATE OF ROBERTO RIVERA, et al, Plaintiff(s) New York on the Floor Plans and Site Premises will be sold subject to 2015-1 BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL Defts. Index #35998/2014E. Pursuant vs. PATRICIA N BENNETT; Plan (the “Floor Plans”), certified by provisions of filed Judgment Index No ASSOCIATION, AS LEGAL TITLE to judgment of foreclosure and sale CAMILLE MITCHELL; et al; Hurley & Farinella Architects, fi led in the 380051/2014. TRUSTEE, dated July 19, 2017, I will sell at public Defendant(s) said Register`s Offi ce as Condominium Steven J. Baker, Esq., Referee Plaintiff, auction at the Bronx County Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): Plan No. 23. Together with an undivided CHJNY339 Index No. 380160/14 Courthouse, Rm. 600, 851 Grand ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, 0.0135percent interest appurtenant to Against Concourse, Bronx, NY on November 6, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, the Unit in the common elements of the SAMUEL NARAINE A/K/A SAMUEL 2017 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a 1670 Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Property (hereinafter called the LEGAL NOTICE NARARINE, TERRY NARAIN, ET AL., Metropolitan Avenue, Bronx, NY a/k/a Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure “Common Elements”). Defendant(s). Block 3943, Lot 4488. The Unit known and sale granted herein on or about As more particularly described in the NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME Pursuant to a Judgment of as Apartment Unit No. 7F in the June 20, 2017, I will sell at Public judgment of foreclosure and sale. COURT BRONX COUNTY Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in Declaration establishing The Auction to the highest bidder at the Sold subject to all of the terms and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National the Bronx County Clerk’s Office on Parkchester South Condominium, made Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, conditions contained in said judgment Association, Plaintiff against 8/31/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, by the Grantor under the Condominium 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY and terms of sale. Juan Velez, et al Defendants will sell at public auction at the Bronx Act of the State of New York (Article 9-B 10451. Approximate amount of judgment Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & County Courthouse, 851 Grand of the Real Property Law of the State of On November 13, 2017 at 2:00 pm. $121,547.42 plus interest and costs. Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Concourse, Room 600, Bronx NY on New York), dated November, 1986, Premises known as 1300 College INDEX NO. 35492/2014E Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 11/13/2017 at 2:00 pm, premises known recorded in the Offi ce of the Register of Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456 Jeffrey E. Dinowitz, Esq., Referee Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). as 2163 Gleason Avenue, Bronx, NY the City of New York, in the County of Block: 2783 Lot: 4 Pursuant to a Judgment of 10462, and described as follows: The Bronx, on the 19th day of March ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE Foreclosure and Sale Entered August 8, ALL that certain plot piece or parcel 1986, in Reel 638, at Page 1496, and OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate, lying 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the of land, with the buildings and designated also as Tax Lot No. 4488, in and being in the Borough and County of LEGAL NOTICE highest bidder at the The Bronx County improvements thereon erected, situate, Block 3943 of Section 15, of the Bronx, City and State of New York, Courthouse, Room 600 at 851 Grand lying and being in the Borough and Borough of the Bronx on the Tax Map of being part of Lot No. 164 as shown on NOTICE OF SALE Concourse, Bronx, New York on any County of Bronx, City and State of New the Real Property Assessment map entitled, “Map of 332 Lots of SUPREME COURT: BRONX Monday except holidays on November York and designated on the tax maps of Department of the City of New York, on Claremont Heights 23 and 24 Ward, COUNTY 13, 2017 at 2:00 PM. Premises known the Bronx County Clerk as Block 3812 the fl oor plans and site plan, certifi ed by New York County by E.C. Holden” dated U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS as 1507 Commonwealth Avenue , and Lot 52. Hurley & Farinella, Architects, filed in June 24, 1987. TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER Bronx, NY 10460. Block 3917 Lot 49. The approximate amount of the the said Register’s Office as As more particularly described in the PARTICIPATION TRUST; Plaintiff(s) ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of current Judgment lien is $325,862.39 Condominium Plan No. 23. Together judgment of foreclosure and sale. vs. ROSA GONZALEZ; et al; land, situate, lying and being in the plus interest and costs. The Premises with an undivided .0104 interest Sold subject to all of the terms and Defendant(s) Borough and County of the Bronx, City will be sold subject to provisions of the appurtenant to the Unit in the common conditions contained in said judgment Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): and State of New York. aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and elements of the Property. Approx. amt. and terms of sale. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, Approximate Amount of Judgment is Sale; Index # 380160/14. of judgment is $68,298.86 plus costs Approximate amount of judgment P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, $456,372.02 plus interest and costs. Jeffrey Dinowitz, Esq., Referee. and interest. Sold subject to terms and $629,280.63 plus interest and costs. Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Premises will be sold subject to STIENE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. conditions of fi led judgment and terms of INDEX NO. 381259/09 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure provisions of filed Judgment Index No (Attorneys for Plaintiff), 167 Main Street, sale and the right of the United States of Annette A. Lee, Esq., Referee and sale granted herein on or about 35075/13. Northport, NY 11768 America to redeem within 120 days from May 17, 2017, I will sell at Public Orlando Cavallo, Jr. Esq., Referee Dated: 9/19/2017 File Number: the date of sale as provided by law. Auction to the highest bidder at The XCHJN19 201300781 TKS RUDYARD WHYTE, Referee. Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP, PLLC, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY Attys. For Pltf., 242 Drexel Avenue, LEGAL NOTICE 10451. Westbury, NY. File No. 36228 - #92978 On November 20, 2017 at 2:00 pm. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE Premises known as 2074 RYER SUPREME COURT: BRONX AVE, BRONX, NY 10457 NOTICE OF SALE COUNTY Block: 3149 Lot: 35 SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF LEGAL NOTICE WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel BRONX SOCIETY, FSB D/B/A CHRISTIANA of land, situate, lying and being in the U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS City of New York, Borough and County TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER SUPREME COURT: BRONX TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE of Bronx. PARTICIPATION TRUST, NOTICE OF SALE COUNTY ACQUISITION TRUST; Plaintiff(s) As more particularly described in the Plaintiff, SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; vs. HYUN IEE KIM; SUNG R PARK; judgment of foreclosure and sale. Against BRONX Plaintiff(s) et al; Defendant(s) Sold subject to all of the terms and Index No.: 380042/13 THE BANK OF NEW YORK vs. ALPHA O. BAH; et al; Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): conditions contained in said judgment DANIEL A. HOLGUIN A/K/A DANIEL MELLON CORPORATION AS Defendant(s) ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, and terms of sale. HOLGUIN, CARLOS E. PINELA A/K/A TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Approximate amount of judgment CARLOS PINELA, ET AL., MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 $507,285.78 plus interest and costs. Defendant(s). MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure INDEX NO. 380240/14 Pursuant to a Judgment of CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR8, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 and sale granted herein on or about Laura C. Browne, Esq., Referee Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in Plaintiff Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure September 8, 2017, I will sell at Public the Bronx County Clerk’s Office on AGAINST and sale granted herein on or about Auction to the highest bidder at the 5/23/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, Melvin Romero, et al., Defendant(s) June 20, 2017, I will sell at Public Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, will sell at public auction, Bronx County Pursuant to a Judgment of Auction to the highest bidder at the 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY LEGAL NOTICE Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Foreclosure and Sale duly dated Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, 10451. Room 600, Bronx, NY on 11/27/2017 at September 06, 2017 I, the undersigned 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY On November 13, 2017 at 2:00 pm. NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME 2:00 pm, premises known as 1048 Kelly Referee will sell at public auction at the 10451. Premises known as 1670 COURT BRONX COUNTY Street, Bronx, NY 10459, and described Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand On November 6, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Metropolitan Avenue, Unit 7H, Bronx, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National as follows: Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY, on Premises known as 4562 WHITE NY 10462 Association, Plaintiff against ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel November 27, 2017 at 2:00PM, PLAINS ROAD, BRONX, NY 10473 Block: 03943 Lot: 4490 Mohammad M. Nesha a/k/a of land, with the buildings and premises known as 870 EAST 224TH Block: 5084 Lot: 40 THE Unit known as Apartment No. Mohammad Nesha, et al Defendants improvements thereon erected, situate, STREET, BRONX, NY 10466. All that ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel 7H (hereinafter called the “Unit”) in the Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & lying and being in the Borough of the certain plot piece or parcel of land, with of land, with the buildings and Building known as No. 72 and by the Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Bronx, County of the Bronx, City and the buildings and improvements improvements thereon erected, situate, Street Number 1670 Metropolitan Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 State of New York and designated on erected, situate, lying and being in the lying and being in the Borough and Avenue in the Borough and County of Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). the tax maps of the Bronx County Borough and County of Bronx, City and County of Bronx, City and State of New the Bronx, City and State of New York, Pursuant to a Judgment of Treasurer as Block 2716 and Lot 110. State of New York, BLOCK 4848, LOT York. designated and described as Apartment Foreclosure and Sale Entered The approximate amount of the 78. Approximate amount of judgment As more particularly described in the Unit No. 7H in the Declaration September 14, 2017 I will sell at Public current Judgment lien is $612,920.26 $661,840.27 plus interest and costs. judgment of foreclosure and sale. establishing the Parkchester South Auction to the highest bidder at the The plus interest and costs. The premises Premises will be sold subject to Sold subject to all of the terms and Condominium (hereinafter called the Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600 at will be sold subject to provisions of the provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# conditions contained in said judgment “Property”), mad by the Grantor under 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and 32351/2016E. and terms of sale. the Condominium Act of the State of on any Monday except holidays on Sale; Index # 380042/13. Scott I. Edelstein, Esq., Referee Approximate amount of judgment New York (Article 9-B of the Real November 13, 2017 at 2:00 PM. Joyce Randazzo, Esq., Referee. Gross Polowy, LLC $940,277.23 plus interest and costs. Property Law of the State of New York), Premises known as 1510 Archer Road STIENE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff INDEX NO. 381975/09 dated November 1985, recorded in the Unit H, Bronx, NY 10462. Block 3937 (Attorneys for Plaintiff), 167 Main Street, 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Gerald S. Leonescu, Esq., Referee Offi ce of the Register of the City of New Lot 2989. The Unit known as Apartment Northport, NY 11768 Williamsville, NY 14221 York in the County of the Bronx on the No. 1H (hereinafter called the “Unit”) in Dated: 10/3/2017 File Number: 19th day of March, 1986, in Reel 638 at the Building known as Number 153 and 201101368 TKS

64 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 BTR ST. BARNABAS OPENS 3D MAMMOGRAPHY CENTER St. Barnabas Hospital celebrated the grand opening of its new 3D mammography service on Friday, October 20. The Bronx’s ﬁ rst comprehensive low-dose 3D mammography and biopsy center offers up to 65% greater accuracy in detecting breast tumors.

VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES HOSTS ADDICTION VIGIL VIP Community Services hosted a candlelight vigil and march in honor of those who have lost their lives to addiction and to improve community awareness of its challenges on Wednes- day, October 18 at 1910 Arthur Avenue and Crotona Park. Many Bronxites offered thoughts and prayers to those who Councilman Ritchie Torres (front, 2nd from r) and SBH senior administrators, board members, doctors and staff cut the have succumb to their addictions. ribbon for the new lifesaving service. Photo courtesy of St. Barnabas Hospital Photo courtesy of VIP Community Services WAGNER VICTORY DAY CARE CENTER GOES PINK Susan E. Wagner Victory Day Care Center students and staff celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Monday, October 16.

(l-r) Mrs. Espinal, family service coordinator; Ms. Rodriguez, head teacher; Ms. Rivera, assistant teacher; Mrs. Bennett, assistant teacher; Ms. Simpson, education director; Mrs. Brown, assistant teacher and Ms. Lora, assistant teacher. Photo courtesy of Susan E. Wagner Victory Day Care Center

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE as 2942 Throop Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469. All that certain plot piece or NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE parcel of land, with the buildings and SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT- COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF improvements erected, situate, lying and BRONX BRONX BRONX BRONX, EMIGRANT BANK AS being in the Borough and County of T U.S. BANK NATIONAL U.S. BANK NATIONAL US BANK NATIONAL SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO Bronx, City and State of New York, LASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSOCIATION, AS EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANK- Block 4563, Lot 31. Approximate CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR THE LXS 2006-16N, TRUSTEE,SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BRONX/WESTCHESTER, Plaintiff, vs. amount of judgment $481,782.61 plus STEARNS ASSET BACKED Plaintiff(s), TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL 2344 LORILLARD LLC, ET AL., interest and costs. Premises will be sold SECURITIES 1 LLC, ASSET BACKED Against ASSOCIATION, AS Defendant(s). subject to provisions of fi led Judgment CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AC8, Index No.: 380306/2011 TRUSTEE,SUCCESSOR BY MERGER Pursuant to a Judgment of Index#: 32106/2015E. Only cash or Plaintiff, BASIL A. ROSE, AS TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL Foreclosure and Sale duly fi led on July certified funds payable to the Referee L Against ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR 03, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will will be accepted as deposit. Miguelina CAROL ROSSO, ET AL., OF MAVIS MAUD BOWEN A/K/A STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT sell at public auction at the Bronx Camilo, Esq., Referee Carter Conboy Defendant(s). MAVIS M. BOWEN, VERONICA ENNIS, LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS- County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Case Blackmore Maloney & Laird, PC Pursuant to a Judgment of ET AL., THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on 20 Corporate Woods Blvd. Albany, NY Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered on Defendant(s). 2004-5, Plaintiff, November 27, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., 12211 26714 49179” 8/11/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, Pursuant to a Judgment of AGAINST premises known as 223 East 203rd will sell at public auction, at the Bronx Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in ADIS KESSLER, et al. Defendant(s) Street, Bronx, NY. All that certain plot, County Courthouse, 851 Grand the Bronx County Clerk’s Office on Pursuant to a judgment of piece or parcel of land, with the LEGAL NOTICE Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY on 4/27/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, foreclosure and sale duly granted June buildings and improvements thereon 11/13/2017 at 2:00 pm, premises known will sell at public auction at the Bronx 20, 2017 erected, situate, lying and being in the NOTICE OF SALE as 4686 Park Avenue, Bronx NY 10458 County Courthouse, 851 Grand I the undersigned Referee will sell at Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Yand described as follows: Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY on public auction at the The Bronx County and State of New York, Block 3309 and BRONX ALL that certain plot piece or parcel 11/20/2017 at 2:00 pm, premises known Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand Lot 35. Approximate amount of HSBC BANK USA NATIONAL of land, with the buildings and as 33 Buchanan Place, Bronx, New Concourse, Bronx, NY on November 13, judgment is $504,168.11 plus interest ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR improvements thereon erected, situate, York, 10453, and described as follows: 2017 at 2:00 PM premises known as and costs. Premises will be sold subject TRUSTEE TO WELLS FARGO BANK, lying and being in the Borough and ALL that certain plot piece or parcel 2219 POWELL AVE, BRONX, NY to provisions of fi led Judgment Index # N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR County of the Bronx, City and State of of land, with the buildings and 10462-5103 23129/2015E. STEARNS MORTGAGE FUNDING New York and designated on the tax improvements thereon erected, situate, All that certain plot piece or parcel of Joyce Randazzo, Esq., Referee TRUST 2006-AC1, Plaintiff maps of the Bronx County Treasurer as lying and being in the Borough and land, with the buildings and Borchert & LaSpina, P.C., 19-02 AGAINST Block 3041 and Lot 6. County of Bronx, City and State of New improvements thereon erected, situate, Whitestone Expressway, Suite 302, JULIET SERWAA, et al., The approximate amount of the York, and designated on the tax maps of lying and being in the Borough and Whitestone, New York 11357, Attorneys Defendant(s) current Judgment lien is $629,250.54 the Bronx County Treasurer as Block County of the Bronx, City and State of for Plaintiff Pursuant to a Judgment of plus interest and costs. The premises 3196, and Lot 69. New York. Block 3820 and Lot 82 Foreclosure and Sale duly dated will be sold subject to provisions of the The approximate amount of the Approximate amount of judgment October 27, 2016 I, the undersigned aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and current Judgment lien is $378,136.13 $331,419.98 plus interest and costs. LEGAL NOTICE Referee will sell at public auction at the Sale; Index # 35164/2013. plus interest and costs. The Premises Premises will be sold subject to Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand ALBERT CORNACHIO III, Esq., will be sold subject to provisions of the provisions of filed Judgment. Index Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY, on NOTICE OF SALE November 20, 2017 at 2:00PM, Referee. aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and #35422/2013E SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Sale; Index # 380306/2011. JEFFREY E. DINOWITZ, ESQ., premises known as 927 TILDEN BRONX, NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST AND STREET, BRONX, NY 10469. All that Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, IBRAHIM SHATARA, Esq., Referee. Referee, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON Rockville Centre, NY 11570 McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C., Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for certain plot piece or parcel of land, with AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND the buildings and improvements Dated: 9/11/2017 File Number: 145 Huguenot Street, Suite 210, New Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, CUSTODIAN, Plaintiff, vs. HAROLD V. 27865 MNB Rochelle, NY 10801 Melville, NY 11747 erected, situate, lying and being in the LOPEZ, ET AL., Defendant(s). Borough and County of Bronx, City and Dated: 9/26/2017 File Number: Pursuant to a Judgment of 272-3351 BGM State of New York, BLOCK 4683, LOT Foreclosure and Sale dated September 192. Approximate amount of judgment 29, 2017 and entered on October 05, $651,204.95 plus interest and costs. LEGAL NOTICE 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will Premises will be sold subject to sell at public auction at the Bronx provisions of filed Judgment for Index LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 #380937/12. SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on Mark F. Bernstein, Esq., Referee BRONX November 27, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., all that NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE Gross Polowy, LLC HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Attorney for Plaintiff ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR the buildings and improvements thereon BRONX, HARTFORD FUNDING, LTD., BRONX 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 MORTGAGEIT SECURITIES CORP. erected, situate, lying and being in the Plaintiff, vs. JEREMIAH ROBERT HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc., Williamsville, NY 14221 MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City CHERRY, JR. A/K/A JEREMIAH Plaintiff 2007-1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH and State of New York, Block 4845 and ROBERT CHERRY A/K/A JEREMIAH AGAINST CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff Lot 54. R. CHERRY A/K/A JEREMIAH Nathaniel Smith; Marie Smith; et al., AGAINST Said premises may also be known TCHERRY, JEROME CHERRY, ET AL., Defendant(s) EVELYN VELEZ, INDIVIDUALLY as 720 East 232 Street, Bronx, NY. Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of AND HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LUIS Approximate amount of judgment is LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated F. MORALES, FELIPE LUIS MORALES $7,856.83 plus interest and costs. Foreclosure and Sale duly fi led on June November 10, 2016 I, the undersigned AS HEIR TO THES ESTATE OF LUIS Premises will be sold subject to NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME 07, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will Referee will sell at public auction at the F. MORALES, FELIPE LUIS, et al., provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms COURT COUNTY OF BRONX WELLS sell at public auction at the Bronx Bronx County Courthouse at 2:00 PM, Defendant(s) of Sale. FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST County Supreme Courthouse, Room 851 Grand Concourse, Room 600, Pursuant to a Judgment of Index # 260627/2014. Cecily Palmer a/k/a Cecily O. Palmer, 600, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY Bronx, New York on November 6, 2017 Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May Damien M. Bosco, Esq., Referee Sentueal M. Jones, et al., Defendant(s) 10451 on November 27, 2017 at 2:00 at 2:00PM, premises known as 154 Surf 22, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will The Law Office of Thomas P. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure p.m., premises known as 421 East 135 Drive, Unit 484, Bronx, NY 10473. All sell at public auction at the Bronx Malone, PLLC, 60 East 42nd Street, and Sale duly dated 11-10-2015 I, the Street, Bronx, NY 10454. All that certain that certain plot piece or parcel of land, County Courthouse, 851 Grand Suite 553, New York, New York 10165, undersigned Referee will sell at public plot, piece or parcel of land, with the with the buildings and improvements Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY, on Attorneys for Plaintiff auction at the Bronx County buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Bronx, City and November 20, 2017 at 2:00PM, Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand erected, situate, lying and being in the premises known as 1887 HARRISON Concourse, Bronx, New York on Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City State of NY, Block 3432 Lot 1960. Approximate amount of judgment AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10453. All that 11-13-2017 at 2:00PM, premises known and State of New York, Block 2280 and certain plot piece or parcel of land, with LEGAL NOTICE as 445 Bolton Avenue, Bronx, NY Lot 70. Approximate amount of $379,810.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to the buildings and improvements 10473. All that certain plot piece or j udgment is $424,723.18 plus interest erected, situate, lying and being in the NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME parcel of land, with the buildings and and costs. Premises will be sold subject provisions of filed Judgment Index# COURT COUNTY OF BRONX 21ST 381296-13. Borough and County of Bronx, City and improvements erected, situate, lying and to provisions of fi led Judgment Index # State of New York, BLOCK 2868, LOT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as being in the Borough and County of T1035737/2015E. Only cash or certifi ed funds payable Servicing Agent for CHRISTIANA to the Referee will be accepted as a 171. Approximate amount of judgment Bronx, City and State of New York, If the sale is set aside for any $389,586.07 plus interest and costs. TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON BLOCK: 3499, LOT: 54. Approximate reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall deposit in the amount of ten percent of SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, as the purchase price. Premises will be sold subject to amount of judgment $547,196.53 plus be entitled only to a return of the deposit provisions of filed Judgment for Index Trustee for Knoxville 2012 Trust, interest and costs. Premises will be sold paid. The Purchaser shall have no Guy Parisi, Esq., Referee Plaintiff AGAINST LOUISE MELVIN, Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC #380212/13. subject to provisions of fi led Judgment further recourse against the Mortgagor, Henry Max Adler, Esq., Referee LILIETH HECTOR, et al., Defendant(s) Index#: 35322/2013E. Only cash or the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Gross Polowy, LLC certified funds payable to the Referee attorney, or the Referee. Attorney for Plaintiff and Sale duly dated 9-27-2017 I, the will be accepted as deposit. Larry A. Charmaine L. Miles, Esq., Referee Rochester, New York 14624 undersigned Referee will sell at public (877) 759-1835 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Arias, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Peter T. Roach & Associates, P.C., Williamsville, NY 14221 auction at the Bronx County Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 6901 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 240, Dated: August 17, 2017 Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, #92724 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Room 600, Bronx, NY 10451 on 01-049505-F02 49027 Plaintiff 11-20-2017 at 2:00PM, premises known

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Defendant(s) LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to a Judgment of for Index #35178/2014E. LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Foreclosure and Sale duly dated CHRISTOPHER J. MARENGO, NOTICE OF SALE October 15, 2014 I, the undersigned ESQ., Referee NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Referee will sell at public auction at the Gross Polowy, LLC SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF BRONX Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, Attorney for Plaintiff BRONX BRONX, U.S. BANK NATIONAL HSBC Bank USA, National 851 Grand Concourse, City of Bronx, 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS Association, as Trustee for Nomura NY, on November 20, 2017 at 2:00PM, Williamsville, NY 14221 AGAINST INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY Asset Acceptance Corporation premises known as 2578 TENBROECK Tat Thomas; et al., Defendant(s) AS TRUSTEE FOR THERMAC TRUST, Mortgage Pass-through Certificates, AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10469. All that Pursuant to a Judgment of SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff, vs. JOHN Series 2007-3, Plaintiff certain plot piece or parcel of land, with Foreclosure and Sale duly dated April 5, VALENTINE, ET AL., Defendant(s). AGAINST the buildings and improvements LEGAL NOTICE 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell Veejai Rajaram; et al., Defendant(s) erected, situate, lying and being in the Pursuant to a Judgment of Pursuant to a Judgment of at public auction at the Bronx County Borough and County of Bronx, City and NOTICE OF SALE Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on Foreclosure and Sale duly dated State of New York, BLOCK 4462, LOT SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF February 01, 2017 and Order to Extend October 1, 2014 I, the undersigned Room 600, Bronx, New York on 36. Approximate amount of judgment BRONX, NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST, AND Real Property Actions and Proceedings Referee will sell at public auction at the $486,988.15 plus interest and costs. November 6, 2017 at 2:00PM, premises THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON Law § 1351, Judgment of Sale, NY CLS Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, Premises will be sold subject to AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND known as 917 Summit Avenue, Bronx, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York provisions of filed Judgment for Index CUSTODIAN FOR THE NYCTL 1998-2 NY 10452. All that certain plot piece or RPAPL § 1351 Deadline to Conduct the on November 20, 2017 at 2:00PM, #380918/09. TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. LEVICO REALTY parcel of land, with the buildings and Sale and Substitute Plaintiff and Amend premises known as 1237 Boynton Mohammad Ali, Esq., Referee INC., ET AL., Defendant(s). improvements erected, situate, lying and the Caption duly fi led on June 16, 2017, Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472. All that Gross Polowy, LLC Pursuant to a Judgment of being in the Borough and County of I, the undersigned Referee will sell at certain plot piece or parcel of land, with Attorney for Plaintiff Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on Bronx, City and State of NY, Block 2523 public auction at the Bronx County the buildings and improvements 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 August 23, 2017, I, the undersigned Lot 51. Approximate amount of Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand erected, situate, lying and being in the Williamsville, NY 14221 judgment $445,059.69 plus interest and Referee will sell at public auction at the Concourse, Bronx, NY on November 06, Boroug and County of Bronx, City and Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, costs. Premises will be sold subject to 2017 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as State of NY, Block 3773 Lot 59. 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on provisions of filed Judgment Index# Approximate amount of judgment LEGAL NOTICE November 06, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., 35381/2014E. 1732 Unionport Road, Bronx, NY 10462. $528,123.79 plus interest and costs. premises known as 1109 Virginia Only cash or certifi ed funds payable All that certain plot, piece or parcel of Premises will be sold subject to NOTICE OF SALE Avenue, Bronx, NY. All that certain plot, to the Referee will be accepted as a land, with the buildings and provisions of filed Judgment Index# piece or parcel of land, with the improvements thereon erected, situate, 381087-12. SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF deposit in the amount of ten percent of buildings and improvements thereon lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, Only cash or certifi ed funds payable BRONX, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL the purchase price. TRUST COMPANY ON BEHALF OF erected, situate, lying and being in the Jody Paula Vorchheimer, Esq., County of Bronx, City and State of New to the Referee will be accepted as a Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES Referee deposit in the amount of ten percent of and State of New York, Block 3759 and York, Block 4031 and Lot 39. the purchase price. CORP., SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Approximate amount of judgment is TRUST 2007-WMC1, ASSET-BACKED Lot 69. Approximate amount of Michael H. Maizes, Esq., Referee judgment is $7,034.52 plus interest and Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff $984,196.14 plus interest and costs. Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WMC1, 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Plaintiff, vs. AKWASI AFRIFA, ET AL., costs. Premises will be sold subject to Premises will be sold subject to Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff provisions of filed Judgment Index # Rochester, New York 14624 provisions of filed Judgment Index # 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Defendant(s). 260762/14. (877) 759-1835 381490/2009. Rochester, New York 14624 Pursuant to a Judgment of Dated: August 25, 2017- #92802 Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on Gerald Leonescu, Esq., Referee Joseph Carofano, Esq., Referee (877) 759-1835 Windels, Marx, Lane & Mittendorf, Dated: September 15, 2017 #92957 March 09, 2017, I, the undersigned Schiller, Knapp, Lefkowitz & Hertzel, Referee will sell at public auction at the LLP, 156 West 56th Street, New York, New York 10019, Attorneys for Plaintiff LLP, 1412 Sweet Home Road, Suite 12, Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, Amherst, New York 14228, Attorneys for 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on LEGAL NOTICE November 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., LEGAL NOTICE Plaintiff premises known as 4711 Osman Place, LEGAL NOTICE Bronx, NY. All that certain plot, piece or STATE OF NEW YORK NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF parcel of land, with the buildings and SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF BRONX BRONX, WELLS FARGO, AS improvements thereon erected, situate, BRONX DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES County of Bronx, City and State of New ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE STATE OF NEW YORK 2006-NC2 ASSET-BACKED PASS- York, Block 5117 and Lot 100. NOMURA HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC., RESIDENTIAL ACCREDIT LOANS, SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, Approximate amount of judgment is ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED BRONX vs. VERONICA CARR; PATRICK $716,212.27 plus interest and costs. SERIES 2007-1, CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-QA-1, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA BROWN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Premises will be sold subject to V. Plaintiff, Pursuant to a Judgment of provisions of filed Judgment Index # Plaintiff, PAUL RENE BERMUDEZ A/K/A vs. Foreclosure and Sale duly fi led on June 35298/2014E. vs. RENE PAUL BERMUDEZ, et al. ROSALYN L. RODRIGUEZ, 21, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will Lorna A. McGregor, Esq., Referee EUNICE CLARKE, ELAINE M. NOTICE OF SALE WILSON VARGAS, et al., sell at public auction at the Bronx GreenspoonMarder, 100 W Cypress CLARKE, et al., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Defendants County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Creek Road, Trade Centre South, Suite Defendants pursuant to a Final Judgment of NOTICE OF SALE IN Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on 700, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309, NOTICE OF SALE IN Foreclosure dated September 28, 2017, FORECLOSURE November 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., Attorneys for Plaintiff FORECLOSURE and entered in the Offi ce of the Clerk of PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT premises known as 4268 Carpenter PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the County of Bronx, wherein In pursuance of a Judgment of Avenue, Bronx, NY. All that certain plot, In pursuance of a Judgment of DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY Foreclosure and Sale entered in the piece or parcel of land, with the Foreclosure and Sale entered in the LEGAL NOTICE AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE office of the County Clerk of Bronx buildings and improvements thereon office of the County Clerk of Bronx RESIDENTIA ACCREDIT LOANS INC County on July 21, 2017, I, Guy T. erected, situate, lying and being in the NOTICE OF SALE County on June 9, 2016, I, Michael P. MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED Parisi, Esq., the Referee named in said Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Amodio, Esq., the Referee named in CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-QA-1, is Judgment, will sell in one parcel at and State of New York, Block 4996 and BRONX said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at the Plaintiff and PAUL RENE public auction on November 6, 2017 at Lot 46. Approximate amount of NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, public auction on November 6, 2017 at BERMUDEZ A/K/A RENE PAUL the Bronx County Courthouse Room judgment is $841,423.63 plus interest Plaintiff Room 600- 851 Grand Concourse, 600 at 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, and costs. Premises will be sold subject BERMUDEZ, ET AL. are the AGAINST Bronx, NY, County of Bronx, State of County of Bronx, State of New York, at to provisions of fi led Judgment Index # Defendant(s). I, the undersigned SAFRAZ JAMALUDIN, SHAMEEZA New York, at 2:00 PM, the premises 2:00 PM, the premises described as 35225/2013E. Referee will sell at public auction at the JAMALUDIN, et al., Defendant(s) described as follows: follows: Lawrence Sheehan, Esq., Referee BRONX COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 851 Pursuant to a Judgment of 715 E 224th Street 533 Underhill Avenue Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, GRAND CONCOURSE ROOM 600, Foreclosure and Sale duly dated Bronx, NY 10466 Bronx, NY 10473 LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, BRONX, NY 10451, on November 27, December 18, 2015 I, the undersigned SBL No.: 4838-39 SBL No.: Block: 3525 Lot: 64 Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for 2017 at 2:00PM, premises known as Referee will sell at public auction at the ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF Plaintiff Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, LAND situate in the Borough and 2428 MORGAN AVE, BRONX, NY 10469: Block 4473 Lot 18: LAND situate in the Borough and 851 Grand Concourse, in the County of County of Bronx, City and State of New County of Bronx, City and State of New ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE LEGAL NOTICE Bronx, State of New York, on November York York. 13, 2017 at 2:00PM, premises known as The premises are sold subject to the OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, The premises are sold subject to the 2383 BATHGATE AVENUE, BRONX, provisions of the filed judgment, Index LYING AND BEING IN THE BOROUGH NOTICE OF SALE provisions of the filed judgment, Index NY 10458. All that certain plot piece or No. 35475/2014E in the amount of AND COUNTY OF BRONX, CITY AND No. 32146/2016E in the amount of SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF parcel of land, with the buildings and STATE OF NEW YORK BRONX $379,168.79 plus interest and costs. $377,130.15 plus interest and costs. improvements erected, situate, lying and Michael Jablonski, Esq. Premises will be sold subject to Richard S. Mullen, Esq. HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL being in the Borough and County of provisions of filed Judgment Index # ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SG Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Bronx, City and State of New York, Plaintiff’s Attorney 35317/2013E. Ola Azeez - Referee. Plaintiff’s Attorney MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST BLOCK 3055, LOT 62. Approximate 2006-FRE1, Plaintiff 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. amount of judgment $378,474.97 plus Rochester, New York 14614 Concourse, Suite 106, Westbury, New Rochester, New York 14614 AGAINST interest and costs. Premises will be sold Tel.:855-227-5072 York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff Tel.: 855-227-5072 JOSEPHINE ALLI, et al., subject to provisions of fi led Judgment

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As part of the CUNY (CDance Ini- sions of the black and brown bodies tiative, the Hostos Center for the Arts in the Americas.” His intent is “to & Culture presents the Sekou Mc- take the audience on a journey with Miller Dance Company in the world a series of traditional stories and top- premiere of ‘I am Pulse:’Afro Latin ics relevant to the current concerns Jazz and Soul Experience” and other and experiences of today’s African works on Friday, November 3, 7:30 American and Latino communities p.m. in the Repertory Theater at Hos- discovering and highlighting the tos Community College, 450 Grand through-lines that seamlessly melds Concourse. and connects them via storytelling, In addition to the 12-member dance movement, rhythm, intention, tradi- company, special guests include the tions and spirituality.” Firey Strings Sistas, composer Cecil ‘I am Pulse’ was workshopped Bridgewater, and Boston-based pia- through a CUNY Dance Initiative nist/composer/arranger Joel Massi- residency this past spring at Hostos cot. Center as well as at the Alvin Ailey Reserved seating is $10, and free Foundation New Directions Choreog- Sekou McMiller Dance Company members performing ‘I am Pulse’ in preview at Hostos, for students. Tickets can be pur- raphy Lab, curated by artistic direc- April, 2017. Photo by Marisol Diaz chased at (718) 518-4455 or www.hos- tor Robert Battle. toscenter.org. The box ofﬁ ce is open Sekou McMiller’s diverse career Monday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m., as a choreographer/performer/in- and choreographed for top Latin art- worked with the Radio City Rockettes and two hours prior to performance. structor ranges from performing off- ists including Gilberto Santa Rosa, and was invited to choreograph in According to McMiller, “I am Broadway in both Celia: the Musical Willie Colón, Ismael Miranda, Cheo collaboration with two other choreog- Pulse: Afro Latin Jazz and Soul Ex- and Afro-Tango to choreographing Feliciano, Johnny Pacheco, Tito Ro- raphers for the 2015 Spring Showcase perience’ engages in a rhythmical ex- for Bravo TV, NUVO TV and Good jas, Tito Nieves, PitBull, as well as of the Joffrey Ballet School Jazz and ploration through stories and expres- Morning America. He has performed the pop icon Madonna. McMiller has Contemporary Program. FOR SALE BUSY PIZZERIA IN THE BRONX

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STATE OF NEW YORK STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT BRONX BRONX BRONX LBRONX COUNTY OF BRONX DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL FIRST AMERICAN CAPITAL LLC, HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL U.S. BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR Plaintiff against ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SG MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST YTRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE CALVIN HILL, VERICA HILL, MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON ASSETS TRUST 2007-5 MORTGAGE- NOELLE HILL, et al Defendant(s). 2006-OPT2, ASSET BACKED INC. TRUST 2006-HE3, MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE CORP., BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OPT2, Pursuant to a Judgment of Plaintiff against Plaintiff, CSFB MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS- CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5, Foreclosure and Sale entered on August vs. THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES GREGORIO SOLER; SYLVIA Plaintiff against 15, 2008. SOLER; JEHAIRA SOLER; LUZMARIE LISA ROSADO, et al., 2005-11 ARTHUR E. DIMELLA, JR., et al I, the undersigned Referee will sell at SOLER; AMANDA SOLER, GRESYL Defendants Plaintiff, Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE IN public auction at the Bronx County SOLER, et al Defendant(s). v. Pursuant to a Judgment of FORECLOSURE Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Pursuant to a Judgment of DEBRA A. TULCIDAS, et al., Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 2, Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 6th day Foreclosure and Sale entered on August PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE In pursuance of a Judgment of 2012. of November, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. 29, 2017. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT I, the undersigned Referee will sell at Foreclosure and Sale entered in the I, the undersigned Referee will sell at premises In pursuance of a Judgment of public auction at the Bronx County office of the County Clerk of Bronx public auction at the Bronx County Lying and being in the Borough of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, County on December 28, 2016, I, Henry office of the County Clerk of Bronx Bronx and State of New York. Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 13th day Chan, Esq., the Referee named in said Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 13th day In the condominium known as “The County on May 12, 2017, I, Daniel D. of November, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. of November, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Judgment, will sell in one parcel at Parkchester South Condominium.” premises described as follows: All that Cassidy, Esq., the Referee named in premises public auction on November 6, 2017 at said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at Together with an undivided .0137 % certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with Lying and being in the Borough of the Bronx County Courthouse, 851 public auction on November 20, 2017 at interest in the Common Elements. the buildings and improvements thereon Grand Concourse, in Room 600, County Bronx and State of New York. 851 Grand Concourse at the Bronx Said premises known as 28 erected, situate, lying and being in the of Bronx, State of New York, at 2:00 In the condominium known as County Courthouse, Room 600, County Metropolitan Oval, Unit 8C, Bronx, N.Y. County of Bronx, City and State of New P.M., the premises described as follows: “PENNYFIELD ESTATES II of Bronx, State of New York, at 2:00 10462. York. 2169 Watson Avenue CONDOMINIUM.” P.M., the premises described as follows: (Block: 3943, Lot: 2462) Said premises known as 809 Bronx, NY 10472 Together with an undivided 9.1996% 1531 Hammersley Ave Approximate amount of lien $ Chestnut Street, Bronx, N.Y. SBL No.: 3809-50 interest in the Common Elements. 10467-6503. Bronx, NY 10469 55,419.13 plus interest and costs. ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF Said premises known as 24 Tax ID # 2-04607-0013/0 SBL No.: 4763 - 31 Premises will be sold subject to LAND situate in the Borough and Pennyfi eld Avenue, Unit 1C, Bronx, N.Y. Approximate amount of lien $ ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF provisions of fi led judgment and terms of County of Bronx, City and State of New 10465. 322,513.29 plus interest and costs. LAND situate in the Borough and sale. York (Block: 5529, Lot: 1103). Premises will be sold subject to County of Bronx, City and State of New Index No. 24211-04. William J. The premises are sold subject to the Approximate amount of lien $ provisions of fi led judgment and terms of York Shepard, Esq., Referee. sale. provisions of the filed judgment, Index 638,850.48 plus interest and costs. The premises are sold subject to the Stern & Eisenberg, PC Index No. 32541-16E. Joyce A. No. 35406/2013E in the amount of Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the filed judgment, Index Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Brown Winley, Esq., Referee. $392,132.55 plus interest and costs. provisions of fi led judgment and terms of Richard S. Mullen, Esq. No. 35893/2014E in the amount of McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. sale. Woodbridge Corporate Plaza Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP $400,177.44 plus interest and costs. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Index No. 382698-09. Lisa Jadidian, 485 B Route 1 South - Suite 330 Plaintiff’s Attorney Richard S. Mullen, Esq. Iselin, NJ 08830 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 Esq., Referee. New Rochelle, New York 10801 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP (732) 582-6344 Rochester, New York 14614 Plaintiff’s Attorney McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. (914) 636-8900 Tel.: 855-227-5072 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Rochester, New York 14614 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 Tel.: 855-227-5072 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF BRONX STATE OF NEW YORK BRONX CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff - SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL against- LACHANE FERGUSON, et al BRONX CORPORATION, 150 Alleghany Center A Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment WELLS FARGO BANK, NA SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Mall, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, Plaintiff of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein Plaintiff, BRONX BRONX against and dated December 23, 2016, I, the vs. ARVEST CENTRAL MORTGAGE NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC JOSLET FOSTER, et al undersigned Referee will sell at public TROY GRIFFIN, PATRICIA COMPANY, D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE Defendant(s). auction at the Bronx Supreme MEKAMKWE, et al., V. COMPANY, Pursuant to a Judgment of Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand Defendants ENRIC BOATSWAIN, et al. V. Foreclosure and Sale entered on August Concourse, Bronx, NY on November 27, NOTICE OF SALE IN NOTICE OF SALE 2, 2010 and amended on April 3rd, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying FORECLOSURE IVAN MERLE, et al. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE OF SALE 2017. and being in the Borough of Bronx, City PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to a Final Judgment of and State of New York, bounded and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN I, the undersigned Referee will sell at In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 06, 2017, and described as follows: BEGINNING at a Foreclosure and Sale entered in the pursuant to a Final Judgment of public auction at the Bronx County entered in the Offi ce of the Clerk of the Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, point on the northerly side of 224th office of the County Clerk of Bronx County of Bronx, wherein ARVEST Foreclosure dated July 17, 2017, and Street, distant 380 feet easterly from the Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 13th day County on July 19, 2017, I, Joyce D CENTRAL MORTGAGE COMPANY is entered in the Offi ce of the Clerk of the corner formed by the intersection of the Randazzo, Esq., the Referee named in County of Bronx, wherein NATIONSTAR of November, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. the Plaintiff and ENRIC BOATSWAIN, said northerly side of 224th Street with said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION premises described as follows: All that the easterly side of Barnes Avenue; public auction on November 13, 2017 at undersigned Referee will sell at public MORTGAGE COMPANY is the Plaintiff certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with being a plot 114 feet by 25 feet by 114 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, Room the buildings and improvements thereon auction at the BRONX COUNTY and IVAN MERLE, ET AL. are the feet by 25 feet. 600 at 2 PM on a Monday, County of COURTHOUSE, 851 GRAND Defendant(s). I, the undersigned erected, situate, lying and being in the Said premises known as 837 EAST Bronx, State of New York, at 2:00 PM, CONCOURSE ROOM 600, BRONX, NY Referee will sell at public auction at the Borough and County of Bronx, City and 224TH STREET, BRONX, NY the premises described as follows: 10451, on November 13, 2017 at 2:00 BRONX COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 851 State of New York. Approximate amount of lien 1408 Prospect Avenue PM, premises known as 235 EAST GRAND CONCOURSE ROOM 600, Said premises known as 833 East $738,922.84 plus interest & costs. Bronx, NY 10459 175TH STREET, BRONX, NY 10457: BRONX, NY 10451, on November 20, 224th Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10466. Premises will be sold subject to SBL No.: Block: 2963 Lot: 4 Block 2800 Lot 53: 2017 at 2:00 PM, premises known as Tax account number SBL #: Block: provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE 1234 NOBLE AVENUE, BRONX, NY 4849 Lot: 22. of Sale. LAND situate in the Borough of Bronx, OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE 10472: Block 3760 Lot 26: Approximate amount of lien $ If the sale is set aside for any City of New York, County of Bronx and BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall State of New York. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE 411,060.62 plus interest and costs. THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, Premises will be sold subject to be entitled only to a return of the deposit The premises are sold subject to the LYING AND BEING IN THE TWENTY- paid. The Purchaser shall have no LYING AND BEING IN THE BOROUGH provisions of fi led judgment and terms of provisions of the filed judgment, Index FOURTH WARD OF THE CITY OF further recourse against the Mortgagor, No. 35075/2015E in the amount of AND COUNTY OF BRONX, CITY AND sale. NEW YORK the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s $440,911.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to STATE OF NEW YORK Index No. 380558/09. Robert I. attorney. Michael Jablonski, Esq. provisions of filed Judgment Index # Premises will be sold subject to Gardner, Esq., Referee. Index Number 380233/2014. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP 32189/2015E. Edward S. Zizmor - provisions of filed Judgment Index # Fein Such & Crane, LLP MOSHE S. NEISS, ESQ., Referee Plaintiff’s Attorney Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 35952/2015E. Lorna McGregor - Attorney(s) for Plaintiff David A. Gallo & Associates LLP 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Merchants Concourse, Suite 106, Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Rochester, New York 14614 Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys Merchants Concourse, Suite 106, Rochester, New York 14614 99 Powerhouse Road, First Floor, Tel.: 855-227-5072 for Plaintiff Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys (585) 232-7400 Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 for Plaintiff File# 4722.1313

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When I was a young man I had a friend who worked as a deck hand on a tugboat which I believe was called the “Metro- politan III.” He worked about two or three weeks straight and then had a week off. was fi lling in for him. It Art Kane of Esquire Mag- This was in 1965 and he was still a great night but I azine heard of a gathering of was paid very well due to the missed the chance to speak all-time jazz and blues greats long hours. with Krupa. Kaminsky, by in East Harlem in 1958 and He would occasionally the way, played with Tommy showed up with camera in splurge and invite a couple of Dorsey, Artie Shaw and all hand. He took one of the most friends out for a night on the the other leading bands of historic photographs of jazz town and money was no ob- the era. artists ever assembled. He REPRINTED FROM 3-15-12 ject. Oddly, that would be the snapped his picture at about One time after a sumptu- fi nal year for the fabled jazz 10 a.m. on August 12 of that ous dinner at the Dixie Ho- venue that featured such no- year on East 126th Street be- tel he took us to hear Gene tables as Billie Holliday, Cozy tween Madison and Fifth Av- Krupa, then considered one Cole, Roy Eldridge, “Red” Al- enues and “A Great Day in of the greatest jazz drum- len and too many others to Harlem” has ever since been Henry “Red” Allen and his band played at the Metropole Cafe for many mers alive, at the Metropole mention here. celebrated. years with all the great jazz musicians of the era. Cafe at Seventh Avenue and Henry “Red” Allen (1908- It is considered the most 48th Street. 1967) was very well known for important photograph of the Seats were secured for us his recordings and extensive swing era ever taken and a Monk, musician and com- Ritter Place in the Bronx in right up close to the band that work with Louis Armstrong. documentary fi lm was later poser Benny Golson who, 1945 and raised her daughter performed right on the bar; He also recorded with Billie made of the event. in addition to his jazz work, there. it was an interesting set-up Holliday and, oddly, both are Among the 57 noted jazz also composed music for such She also opened an outlet with a bandstand attached to interred not far from each entertainers, both black and popular TV staples as MASH, for jazz musicians nearby in the inside of the bar as well other in St. Raymond Ceme- white, who posed for the pho- Ironsides, and Mission Im- the community that later be- as an oval extension so you tery here in the Bronx. “Red” tograph were “Red” Allen, possible. came known as “The House could practically sit at the Allen led the house band at “Count” Basie, Gene Krupa, The photo also included That Jazz Built.” feet of performers. the Metropole Cafe from 1954 Max Kaminsky, innovative Maxime Sullivan. Maxime, There was not one un- Unfortunately, Krupa was to 1965 and is among the most trumpeter Roy Eldridge, known for her stage and known in the photograph and a no-show and Maxie Kamin- noted trumpeters and band Dizzy Gillespie, pianist screen rolls as well as her re- each person pictured would sky, also a great drummer, leaders of the jazz era. and composer Theolonious cordings, bought a home on merit a story of their own.

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Referee 8, 2017. of Foreclosure and Sale dated July 19, LEGAL NOTICE Phillips Lytle LLP LEGAL NOTICE I, the undersigned Referee will sell at 2016 and entered on July 21, 2016, I, Attorney(s) for Plaintiffs public auction at the Bronx County the undersigned Referee will sell at SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF 28 East Main Street, Suite 1400, SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, public auction at the Bronx Supreme BRONX Rochester, NY 14614 BRONX Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 6th day Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff NYCTL 2014-A TRUST AND THE of November, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Concourse, Bronx, NY on November 13, against BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS premises described as follows: All that 2017 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying LORI LAPIETRA; CLARA COLLATERAL AGENT AND certain plot, piece or parcel of land, and being in the Borough and County of LAPIETRA; JACQUELINE LAPIETRA, LEGAL NOTICE CUSTODIAN, Plaintiffs -against- situate, lying and being in the Borough Bronx, City and State of New York, et al Defendant(s). RODOLFO CAMILO A/K/A RODLFO and County of Bronx, City and State of being more particularly bounded and Pursuant to a Judgment of CAMILO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF New York. described as follows: BEGINNING at a Foreclosure and Sale entered on June to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale BRONX Said premises known as 3275 Perry point on the north side of Adee Avenue, 26, 2017. entered herein on February 3, 2017, I, NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST, and THE Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10467. distant 70.07 feet west from the corner I, the undersigned Referee will sell at the undersigned Referee will sell at BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, as (Section: 12, Block: 3343, Lot: 119) formed by the intersection of the west public auction at the Bronx County public auction at the Bronx Supreme Paying Agent and Collateral Agent and Approximate amount of lien $ side of Kingsland Avenue and the north Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand Custodian for the NYCTL 1998-2 613,993.29 plus interest and costs. side of Adee Avenue; being a plot Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 13th day Concourse, Bronx, NY on November 13, TRUST, Plaintiffs -against- JUNCTION Premises will be sold subject to 100.13 feet by 25.00 feet by 100.13 feet of November, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. 2017 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying LAND CORP., et al. Defendant(s). provisions of fi led judgment and terms of by 25.00 feet. Block: 4767 Lot: 31 premises described as follows: All that and being in the Borough of the Bronx, Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure sale. Said premises known as 1609 ADEE certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with County of Bronx, City and State of New and Sale dated August 21, 2017 and Index No. 380383-11. Sergio AVENUE, BRONX, NY the buildings and improvements thereon York, known and designated as Block entered on August 24, 2017, I, the Marquez, Esq., Referee. Approximate amount of lien erected, situate, lying and being in the 2864 and Lot 69 on the Bronx County undersigned Referee will sell at public McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. $516,180.40 plus interest & costs. Borough and County of the Bronx, City Tax Assessment Map. auction at the Bronx Supreme Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Premises will be sold subject to and State of New York, Bounded and Said premises known as 1333 Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms described as follows: BEGINNING at a INWOOD AVENUE, BRONX, NY Concourse, Bronx, NY on November 13, New Rochelle, New York 10801 of Sale. point on the easterly side of Clarence Approximate amount of lien 2017 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying (914) 636-8900 Index Number 0035395/2014E. Avenue distant 107.65 southerly from $7,376.43 plus interest & costs. and being in the Borough of the Bronx, LEONARD CHARLES ALOI, ESQ., the corner formed by the intersection of Premises will be sold subject to County of Bronx, City and State of New Referee the easterly side of Clarence Avenue provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms York, bounded and described as Jeffrey A. Kosterich, LLC and the southerly side of Layton of Sale. follows; being a plot 25 feet by 100 feet LEGAL NOTICE Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Avenue; RUNNING THENCE easterly Index Number 260170/2015. by 25 feet by 100 feet. Block: 2384 Lot: 68 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Tuckahoe, along the line forming and angle of 90 JEFFREY E. DINOWITZ, ESQ., 56 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NY 10707 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds on its Referee Said premises known as 415 EAST The NYC Board of Standards and northerly side with the easterly side of Phillips Lytle LLP 162ND STREET, BRONX, NY Appeals has scheduled a public hearing Clarence Avenue and part of the Way Attorney(s) for Plaintiffs Approximate amount of lien on the following application: through a party wall, 95.09 feet; 28 East Main Street, Suite 1400, $13,345.35 plus interest & costs. Variance (§72-21) to allow the THENCE southerly at right angles to the Rochester, NY 14614 Premises will be sold subject to development of a House of Worship last mentioned line, 18 feet; THENCE provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms (UG 4A) contrary to floor westerly at right angles to the last of Sale. area (ZR §33-123), street wall height LEGAL NOTICE mentioned line and part of the way LEGAL NOTICE Index Number 260795/2015. and setback (ZR §33-432) and through a party wall, 95.08 feet to the I. SCOTT EDELSTEIN, ESQ., parking (ZR §36-21. C8-l SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE easterly side of Clarence Avenue and SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Referee zoning district. OF NEW YORK THENCE northerly along the easterly BRONX Seyfarth Shaw LLP Address: 1912 & 1920 Amethyst COUNTY OF BRONX side of Clarence Avenue, 18 feet to the NYCTL 2015-A TRUST AND THE Attorney(s) for Plaintiffs Street, Block 4254, Lot(s) 11, 12, 13, ------x point or place of BEGINNING. BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 14, Borough of Bronx. BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE Said premises known as 1034 COLLATERAL AGENT AND 10018 CUSTODIAN for the NYCTL 2015-A BSA Calendar Number: 2016-4230- PARKCHESTER NORTH Clarence Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10465. BZ CONDOMINIUM, on behalf of the unit (Block: 5465, Lot: 153). TRUST, Plaintiff -against- IANTHE Applicant: Eric Palatnik, P.C., for owners of the Parkchester North Approximate amount of lien $ MARTIN, RONALD MARTIN, CHARLES HEMPHILL, et al Defendant(s). Muslim American Society of Upper Condominium, 37,523.10 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 260326-16 Premises will be sold subject to LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure New York, owner. and Sale dated August 4, 2017 and Community Board No.: 11BX NOTICE OF SALE provisions of fi led judgment and terms of Plaintiff, SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF entered on August 10, 2017, I, the This application has been calendared for sale. - against - BRONX undersigned Referee will sell at public Public Hearing *Tuesday, November Index No. 35143-13E. Lisa GEORGEANNA LLOYD, et. al., NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST AND THE auction at the Bronx Supreme 14, 2017, 1:00 P.M. session, in Spector D’Alessio, Esq., Referee. Defendants. BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand Hall, 22 Reade Street, Borough of Stern & Eisenberg, PC ------x COLLATERAL AGENT AND Concourse, Bronx, NY on November 13, Manhattan. Interested persons or Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Pursuant to a Judgment dated CUSTODIAN, Plaintiffs -against- The 2017 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying associations may appear at the hearing Woodbridge Corporate Plaza August 8, 2017, I will sell at public heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, and being in the County of Bronx, to present testimony regarding this 485 B Route 1 South - Suite 330 auction on November 20, 2017, at 2:00 executors, administrators, assignees, Borough of Bronx, City and State of application. The referenced application Iselin, NJ 08830 p.m. in Room 600 of the Bronx County lienors, creditors, successors-in-interest New York, known and designated on the may be reviewed by appointment at the (732) 582-6344 Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, and generally all persons having or City of New York Tax Map as Block BSA’s office, Monday through Friday, Bronx, New York, the Condominium unit claiming under, by or through HAROLD 4595 Lot 117 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. To schedule an in the Parkchester North Condominium E. BERGSTEN, DECEASED, et al Said premises known as 3246 appointment or to obtain subsequent known as apartment 4D, in the building Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment OLINVILLE AVENUE, BRONX, `NY, for information regarding additional hearing LEGAL NOTICE known as N-12 a/k/a 122, and by street of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein information only dates, please call 212-386-0009 and address 1675 Metropolitan Avenue, SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF on April 21, 2017 and the Second Order Approximate amount of lien reference BSA Calendar Number. Bronx, New York, and designated as BRONX to Amend the Judgment was entered on $21,135.18 plus interest & costs. Dated 9/19/17 Tax Lot 3761 in Block 3944 of Section NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST AND THE July 31, 2017 and the Order to Amend Premises will be sold subject to Eric Palatik, Applicant 15 on the tax map of the Borough of BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS the Judgment was entered on June 7, provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms This notice is published by the Bronx, together with an undivided .0286 COLLATERAL AGENT AND 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will of Sale. applicant in accordance with the Rules percent interest in the common CUSTODIAN, Plaintiffs -against- DAVID sell at public auction at the Bronx Index Number 25295/2016E. of Procedure of the Board of Standards elements of the Parkchester North MORRIS, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant Supreme Courthouse, Room 600, 851 JEFFREY E. DINOWITZ, ESQ., and Appeals. Condominium. to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on Referee * Please confirm hearing location The amount due under the entered herein on August 28, 2017, I, November 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Rosenberg & Estis P.C. by visiting www.nyc.gov/bsa or Judgment is $14,394.47, with interest, the undersigned Referee will sell at premises situate, lying and being in the Attorney(s) for Plaintiff contact 212-386-0078, The BZ costs, etc. Sale subject to terms of sale public auction at the Bronx Supreme Borough of the Bronx, County of Bronx, 733 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017 calendar will immediately follow the and provisions of the Judgment herein, Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand City and State of New York, known and SOC and A calendars. Please note including being subject to a mortgage Concourse, Bronx, NY on November 13, designated as Block 3798 and Lot 36 on that subsequent hearings for this held by David Gold, The Levites 2017 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying the Bronx County Tax Assessment Map. application might be scheduled at Organization and Baron Associates, in and being in the Borough and County of Said premises known as LEGAL NOTICE 10:00AM. the original principal sum of Bronx, City and State of New York, BLACKROCK AVENUE A/K/A 2060A $200,000.00 with interest. known and designated as Block 2449 BLACKROCK AVENUE, BRONX, NY SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Index No. 260326-16...... Lot 14 on the Bronx County Tax Approximate amount of lien BRONX ______Assessment Map. $2,720.32 plus interest & costs. LEGAL NOTICE ONEWEST BANK, FSB, Plaintiff _MARK F. BERNSTEIN ESQ., Referee Said premises known as 1140 Premises will be sold subject to against ROY, MONDELLO, LAROCCA & GRANT AVENUE, BRONX, NY provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF ANGELA C. SPENCER, AS RISOTTO, ESQS. Approximate amount of lien of Sale. BRONX EXECUTRIX TO THE ESTATE OF Attorneys for Plaintiff $66,652.62 plus interest & costs. Index Number 260891/2013. WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND CATHERINE E. SPENCER, 505 White Plains Road, Suite 113 Premises will be sold subject to DAVID LESCH, ESQ., Referee SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR DECEASED; SANDRALEE A. Tarrytown, NY 10591 provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms Phillips Lytle LLP STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN SPENCER, et al Defendant(s). (914) 591-7722 of Sale. Attorney(s) for Plaintiffs TRUST, SERIES 2014-3, Plaintiff - Pursuant to a Judgment of against- DELORES LEE, et al Index Number 260427/2014. 28 East Main Street, Suite 1400, Foreclosure and Sale entered on June I. SCOTT EDELSTEIN, ESQ., Rochester, NY 14614 Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment

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Catalpa Plot Lot # 748, Section 15 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Deed 437 Catalpa Plot Lot # 752-753, Section ACCOUNTING CITATION File No. ACCOUNTING CITATION File No. Notice Lot Abandoned ACCOUNTING CITATION 24 Deed 444 2015-1607/A 2015-2226/A The Woodlawn Cemetery is posting File No. 2015-504/A Catalpa Plot Lot # 1240, Section 24 SURROGATE’S COURT - BRONX SURROGATE’S COURT - BRONX this notice in accordance with Section SURROGATE’S COURT - BRONX Deed 802 COUNTY COUNTY 1513-a of the New York State Not-for COUNTY Catalpa Plot Lot # 1124-1125 South, SUPPLEMENTAL C I T A T I O N SUPPLEMENTAL C I T A T I O N Profi t Law. It is our intention to declare C I T A T I O N Section 23/35 Deed 713 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF the following lots Abandoned and Apply to the NYS Cemetery Board to reclaim Catalpa Plot Lot # 2383-2384 South NEW YORK, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, this lot for resale. East, Section 24 Deed 10698 By the Grace of God Free and By the Grace of God Free and By the Grace of God Free and Anyone with an ownership interest in Catalpa Plot Lot # 1876, Section Independent, Independent, Independent, this lot should contact the office 23/24 Deed 1292 TO: Ursula Pena; Attorney General TO: Ainsworth Blackwood; Attorney TO: Attorney General of the State of immediately. Stop at the main offi ce at Catalpa Plot Lot # 2743-2744, of the State of New York; and The General of the State of New York; and New York; Webster & E. 233rd Street or call toll Section 24 Deed 2070 unknown distributees, next of kin and The unknown distributees, next of The unknown distributees, next of free at 1-877-496-6352 Or email Catalpa Plot Lot # 727-728, Section heirs at law of VICTOR DRUMOND, kin and heirs at law of CASTEL kin and heirs at law of JOYCE THOMAS [email protected] 24 Deed 420 deceased, if living, or if dead, to their BLACKWOOD a/k/a CASTEL E. a/k/a JOYCE ELIZABETH THOMAS, The following lots are subject to Catalpa Plot Lot # 760-761 Section respective distributees, next of kin, heirs BLACKWOOD, deceased, if living, or if Abandonment: deceased, if living, or if dead, to their 24 Deed 10701 at law, legatees, devisees, benefi ciaries, dead, to their respective distributees, Catalpa Plot, Lot # 760 SE, Section respective distributees, next of kin, heirs Catalpa Plot Lot # 675, Section 24 fi duciaries, assignees, creditors or other next of kin, heirs at law, legatees, 24, Deed 10701 at law, legatees, devisees, benefi ciaries, Deed successors in interest, whose names devisees, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, Catalpa Plot Lot # 752, Section 24, fi duciaries, assignees, creditors or other Catalpa Plot Lot # 211, Section 15 and post offi ce addresses are unknown assignees, creditors or other successors Deed 444 successors in interest, whose names Deed 729 and cannot be ascertained after due in interest, whose names and post offi ce Catalpa Plot Lot # 2522-W, Section addresses are unknown and cannot be and post offi ce addresses are unknown Catalpa Plot Lot # 1281, Section diligence; 15, Deed 1820 ascertained after due diligence; and cannot be ascertained after due Catalpa Plot Lot # 2015, Section 24 23/24 Deed 836 A Petition having been duly fi led by A Petition having been duly fi led by diligence; Deed 1401 Catalpa Plot Lot # 533, Section 15 the Public Administrator of the County of the Public Administrator of the County of A Petition having been duly fi led by Catalpa Plot Lot # 467, Section 23 Deed 308 Bronx, having offices at 851 Grand Bronx, having offices at 851 Grand the Public Administrator of the County of Deed 502 Catalpa Plot Lot # 238, Section 23 Concourse, Room 336, Bronx, New Concourse, Room 336, Bronx, New Bronx, having offices at 851 Grand Catalpa Plot Lot # 2522-2524, Deed 124 York 10451; York 10451; Concourse, Room 336, Bronx, New Section 15/24 Deed 1820 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO York 10451; Catalpa Plot Lot # 1202, Section 15 SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO Deed 780 Court of the State of New York, Bronx Court of the State of New York, Bronx SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Catalpa Plot Lot # 682-683, Section County, at 851 Grand Concourse, Room County, at 851 Grand Concourse, Room Court of the State of New York, Bronx 15 Deed 399 Catalpa Plot Lot # 237, Section 23 406, Bronx, New York 10451 on 406, Bronx, New York 10451 on County, at 851 Grand Concourse, Room LEGAL NOTICE November 14, 2017 at 9:30 o’clock in November 14, 2017 at 9:30 o’clock in Deed 123 406, Bronx, New York 10451 on Catalpa Plot Lot # 2432, Section 24 the forenoon of that day, why the Court the forenoon of that day, why the Court November 14, 2017 at 9:30 o’clock in Deed 1720 should not grant the following relief: should not grant the following relief: the forenoon of that day, why the Court Notice of Public Sale Catalpa Plot Lot # 258-263, Section Notice is hereby given that the (1)that the account of the Public (1)that the account of the Public should not grant the following relief: (1) Administrator of the County of Bronx, a 23/24 Deed 137, 138, 139 following individuals are indebted to Administrator of the County of Bronx, a that the account of the Public Catalpa Plot Lot # 370-371, Section summary of which will be served summary of which will be served GoodFriend Self-Storage 1320 Zerega Administrator of the County of Bronx, a 24 Deed 205 Avenue Bronx, NY 10462; for past due therewith, as Administrator of the Estate therewith, as Administrator of the Estate summary of which will be served Catalpa Plot Lot # 125-128, Section of VICTOR DRUMOND, deceased, who rent and other charges. of CASTEL BLACKWOOD a/k/a therewith, as Administrator of the Estate 15, 23, 24 Deed 60 at the time of his death was a Auction will be conducted online CASTEL E. BLACKWOOD, deceased, of JOYCE THOMAS a/k/a JOYCE Catalpa Plot Lot # 1574-1575, domiciliary of 2300 Sedgwick Avenue, at www,bid13.com, on November 10 th, who at the time of his death was a ELIZABETH THOMAS, deceased, who Section 23/24 Deed 1040 2017 at 11:00AM. 3H, Bronx, NY, be judicially settled; (2) domiciliary of 3921 Hill Avenue, Bronx, at the time of his death was a Catalpa Plot Lot # 2947, Section 15 The Contents of the units will be sold that legal fees of $5,667.07 as listed in NY, be judicially settled; (2) that legal Deed 2304 domiciliary of 3230 Cruger Avenue, online to the highest bidder. This is a Schedule C-1 of the account, of which fees of $2,540.39 as listed in Schedule Catalpa Plot Lot # 250-251, Section Bronx, NY, be judicially settled; (2) that cash sale and all sales are fi nal. $2,833.83 will be paid upon the C-1 of the account, of which $1,270.19 15 Deed 131 legal fees of $5,117.72 as listed in Joan M Colon #3004 - 5X5X4, completion of jurisdiction herein and the will be paid upon the completion of Catalpa Plot Lot # 1714-1715, Schedule C-1 of the account, of which Meybol L Franjul #0401 – 10X15 Mark A remaining $2,833.83 will be paid upon jurisdiction herein and the remaining Section 24 Deed 1163 $2,558,86 will be paid upon the Perez #0381 – 10X10 the entry of a Decree herein, to Rodman $1,270.20 will be paid upon the entry of completion of jurisdiction herein and the & Campbell, P.C. as attorneys for the a Decree herein, to Rodman & Public Administrator be allowed; (3) that Campbell, P.C. as attorneys for the remaining $2,558.86 will be paid upon the Administrator be allowed its Public Administrator be allowed; (3) that the entry of a Decree herein, to Rodman statutory charges calculated pursuant to the Administrator be allowed its & Campbell, P.C. as attorneys for the SCPA 1106(3); (4) that the commissions statutory charges calculated pursuant to Public Administrator be allowed; (3) that calculated pursuant to SCPA 2307 and SCPA 1106(3); (4) that the commissions the commissions calculated pursuant to 1106 (1) & (2) be allowed; (5) that, in the calculated pursuant to SCPA 2307 and SCPA 2307 and 1106 (1) & (2) be absence of anyone appearing and fi ling 1106 (1) & (2) be allowed; (5) that, in the allowed; (4) that, in the absence of objections hereto, the entire net estate absence of anyone appearing and fi ling anyone appearing and filing objections objections hereto, the entire net estate hereto, the entire net estate be paid to be paid to NYC Commissioner of Finance f/b/o unknown distributees; (7) be paid to Ainsworth Blackwood as the NYC Commissioner of Finance f/b/o sole distributee of the decedent herein; unknown distributees; (5) that, in the that, in the event objections are filed (6) that, in the event objections are fi led event objections are filed herein, the herein, the Court hold a hearing to establish the identity of the decedent’s herein, the Court hold a hearing to Court hold a hearing to establish the establish the identity of the decedent’s distributees and grant pursuant to SCPA identity of the decedent’s distributees distributees and grant pursuant to SCPA 2225 if appropriate; (8) that such other and grant pursuant to SCPA 2225 if 2225 if appropriate; (7) that such other and further relief as the Court may deem appropriate; (6) that such other and and further relief as the Court may deem just and proper be granted.. further relief as the Court may deem just just and proper be granted. 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LEGAL NOTICE complaint. Bronx County is designated LEGAL NOTICE as the place of trial. The basis of venue SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE is the location of the subject premises. IN THE COURT OF COMMON OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF BRONX Dated: September 29, 2017 TO THE PLEAS OF BERKS COUNTY, SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: PENNSYLVANIA NOTICE Index No. 20856/2016E The foregoing summons is served IN RE: S.P. Borough: Bronx Block: 5643 upon you by publication, pursuant to an Case No: 85490 Lot: 205NYCTL 2015-A TRUST AND Order of Honorable Ben R. Barbato, a PETITION FOR INVOLUNTARY THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, Justice of the Supreme Court, dated TERMINATION OF PARENTAL AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND September 27, 2017, and filed with RIGHTS CUSTODIAN, Plaintiffs, vs. The heirs- supporting papers in the Bronx County IMPORTANT NOTICE- PUTATIVE at-law, next of kin, distributees, FATHER executors, administrators, assignees, Clerk’s Office. This is an action to Mr. Steven Plaza Call lienors, creditors, successors-in-interest foreclose a tax lien covering the 1800 Montrose Avenue, Apt. D and generally all persons having or property known as 179 Hawkins Street, Bronx, NY 10457 claiming under, by or through PETER Bronx, New York and identifi ed as Block A Petition has been filed asking the MINCIELI, DECEASED, by purchase, 5643, Lot 205 (the “Tax Parcel”). The court to put an end to all rights you have inheritance, lien or otherwise of any relief sought is the sale of the Tax to your child Sophia Plaza. The court right, title or interest in and to the Parcel at public auction in satisfaction of has set a hearing to consider ending premises described in the complaint the tax lien. In case of your failure to rights to your child. The hearing will be herein, and all creditors thereof, and the appear, judgment may be taken against in the Berks County Courthouse, 633 Court Street, Reading, Pennsylvania, respective wives, or widows of his, if you in the sum of $21,925.23, together any, all of whose names and addresses 19605 on October 31, 2017 at 9:30 am (718) with interest, costs, disbursements and are unknown to Plaintiffs; NEW YORK in Courtroom as assigned before the STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION attorneys’ fees of this action, and Honorable Jill G. Koestel. You are AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF directing the public sale of the Tax warned that your rights may be subject AMERICA; CRIMINAL COURT OF THE Parcel. PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP Anthony to termination pursuant to Sect. 2504 of CITY OF NEW YORK (BRONX); NEW J. Iacchetta Attorneys for Plaintiffs the Adoption Act if you fail to file either YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS NYCTL 2015-A Trust and The Bank an acknowledgment of paternity or claim BUREAU; NEW YORK CITY of New York Mellon, as Collateral Agent to paternity pursuant to 23 Pa. Sect. 23 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; and Custodian 28 East Main Street Pa. 5103 and fail to appear at the TIFFANI JOYCE A/K/ TIFFANI Suite 1400 Rochester, New York 14614 hearing for the purpose of objecting to MINCIELI; JOANMARIE ONOFRIETTI, the termination of your rights, or to file 260.4595 Telephone No. (585) 758-2110 INDIVIDUALLY AND AS GUARDIAN objections to termination with the court [email protected] OF A.J.M., A MINOR CHILD AND prior to the hearing. DISTRIBUTEE OF PETER MINCIELI, If you wish to defend, you must enter DECEASED; KRISTI A. MINCIELI, if a written appearance personally or by living, or if she be dead, her husband, attorney and file your defenses or heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, objections in writing with the court. You executors, administrators, assignees, are warned that if you fail to do so the lienors, creditors, successors-in-interest LEGAL NOTICE case will proceed without you and a and generally all persons having or judgment may be entered against you without further notice for the relief claiming under, by or through said LEGAL NOTICE OF To Advertise requested by the plaintiff. You may lose KRISTI A. MINCIELI, by purchase, POSTPONEMENT OF SALE inheritance, lien or otherwise of any money or property or other rights SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF important to you. right, title or interest in and to the BRONX premises described in the complaint You should take this paper to your HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff herein, and all creditors thereof, and the Lawyer at once. If you do not have a respective husbands, or widowers of against lawyer, go to or telephone the office set hers, if any, all of whose names and KARINA DEVARGAS A/K/A KARINA forth below. This office can provide you addresses are unknown to Plaintiffs DE VARGAS, et al Defendant(s). with information about hiring a lawyer. If and “JOHN DOE #4” through “JOHN Pursuant to a Judgment of you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, this DOE #100,” the names of the last 96 Foreclosure and Sale entered on July office may be able to provide you with Here defendants being fictitious, the true 19, 2017. information about agencies that may names of said defendants being I, the undersigned Referee will sell at offer legal services to eligible persons at unknown to plaintiffs, it being intended public auction at the Bronx County a reduced fee or no fee. to designate fee owners, tenants or Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Lawyers Referral Service of Berks occupants of the liened premises and/or Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 6th day County Bar Association 544 Court Street, P.O. Box 1058 persons or parties having or claiming an of November, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. interest in or lien upon the liened Reading, PA 19608 premises Telephone: (610) 375-4591 premises, if the aforesaid individual Lying and being in the Borough of defendants are living, and if any or all of Bronx and State of New York. said individual defendants be dead, their In the condominium known as heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, “LELAND GARDENS CONDOMINIUM executors, administrators, trustees, II.” committees, devisees, legatees, and the assignees, lienors, creditors and Together with an undivided successors in interest of them, and 1.35436% interest in the Common generally all persons having or claiming Elements. under, by, through, or against the said Said premises known as 853 defendants named as a class, of any Underhill Avenue, Home No. 53B, right, title or interest in or lien upon the Bronx, N.Y. 10473. premises described in the complaint (Block: 3643, Lot: 1229). herein, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE Approximate amount of lien $ NAMED DEFENDANTS:YO U A R E 127,922.26 plus interest and costs. HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Premises will be sold subject to amended complaint in the above- provisions of fi led judgment and terms of entitled foreclosure action, and to serve sale. a copy of your answer on Plaintiffs’ Index No. 35321-13E. Devyn C. attorney within thirty (30) days after the Humphrey, Esq., Referee. service of this summons, exclusive of Fein, Such & Crane, LLP the day of service or within thirty (30) Attorneys for Plaintiff days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 than by personal service within the Rochester, N.Y. 14614 State. The United States of America, if (585) 232-7400 designated as a defendant in this action, The above mentioned sale was may answer or appear within sixty (60) originally scheduled for October 16, days of service hereof. In case of your 2017 at 2:00 p.m. The new sale date is failure to appear or answer, judgment November 6, 2017 at the same time and will be taken against you by default for same place. Devyn C. Humphrey, Esq., the relief demanded in the amended Referee.

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 77 10 arrested in drug ring bust; ends $22 million enterprise From page 1 (also charged with use of fi rearms in U.S. Attorney Offi ce’s narcotics unit. Service, NY National Guard, the Clark- which they further distributed the furtherance of narcotics traffi cking). Assistant U.S. Attorneys Catherine stown Police Department, U.S. Coast drugs to customers and dealers, ac- • Charged with conspiracy to dis- Geddes and Nicholas Folly are in Guard, Port Washington Police Depart- cording to the indictment. tribute narcotics, and facing a maxi- charge of the prosecution. ment, and NYS Department of Correc- • Charged with conspiracy to dis- mum penalty of life in prison, with a The DEA’s NY Organized Crime tions and Community Supervision. tribute narcotics, and facing a maxi- mandatory minimum of fi ve years, Drug Enforcement Strike Force com- The strike force is partially funded mum penalty of life in prison, with were: Asmin Hernandez, 27; John Mu- prises agents and offi cers of the DEA, by the New York/New Jersey High In- a mandatory minimum of 10 years, noz-Garcia, 30; and Kevin Umejei, 25. the NYPD, Homeland Security Investi- tensity Drug Traffi cking Area, which were: Hallil Tabar, 29; Jairo Cienfue- With the exception of Starly Her- gations, the NY State Police, IRS-Crim- is a federally funded crime fi ghting gos, 27; William Baez, 31; Henry Rodri- nandez, of California, all other sus- inal Investigation, the Bureau of Alco- initiative and part of the Organized guez, 41; Danny Hannah Jr., 48; Starly pects are from the Bronx. hol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Hernandez, 30; and Lorne Victoria, 37 This case is being handled by the U.S. Secret Service, the U.S. Marshals program.

Shown are fi rearms and drugs found at the Stephens Avenue and Fox Street residences in the Bronx, along with other guns and narcotics obtained with search warrants at other addresses in the Bronx. Courtesy of US Attorney of the southern district of NY. Bronx still in the Amazon HQ2 competition From page 1 Meanwhile, the NYC Economic over 150 restaurants, bars and cafes, cient and desirable sites for any corpo- Development Corporation, the city’s 40 arts and cultural institutions, mu- ration, including Amazon. agency that promotes economic seums and theaters. “We have the capacity to build over growth in the boroughs, submitted LIC offers over 13 million square 2 million square feet here of offi ce its Amazon HQ2 NYC Proposal that feet of fi rst-class real estate at compa- space,” Kelleher said. left the Bronx out altogether: Mid- rable prices with commercial centers The Hutchinson Metro Center town West, Long Island City, Brook- across the fi ve boroughs. would be a great home for any com- lyn Tech Triangle, and Lower Man- • The Brooklyn Tech Triangle was pany, but particularly Amazon would hattan. promoted as an innovation hub with70 fi nd it to be a wonderful location, ac- • Midtown West was promoted as diverse arts and culture organiza- cording to Kelleher. the epicenter of the New York City re- tions, offering over 15 million square The site being proposed already gion, according to the proposal, an- feet of space. has two existing former Bronx State chored by Penn Station, near Madison • Lower Manhattan was promoted Psychiatric buildings ready to be re- Square Garden, Chelsea art galleries as boasting over $30 billion in public purposed. and the High Line. and private investment, with an in- Hutchinson Metro Center has seen The potential at Midtown West is crease of tech, advertising, media, in- the creation of 7,500 new jobs, with over 26 million square feet in a wide formation and professional service 3,000 daily visitors, and almost 2 mil- range on building types, including fi rms. It also offers cultural institu- lion square feet of offi ce space here, ac- modern offi ce towers and historic tions, performance centers and his- cording to Kelleher. gems. toric sites, surrounded by water on Joseph Kelleher, president of Simone Metro “We could certainly satisfy the • Long Island City was promoted as three sides, with 83 acres of open space Properties, which made a pitch to Amazon needs of Amazon, as per the proposal a creative, mixed-use neighborhood and over 8.5 million square feet of of- to locate its second headquarters to the we sent out,” Kelleher said. and industrial innovation center, with fi ce space. Hutchinson Metro Center. Courtesy photo 78 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 BTR ADVERTORIAL TOP DRIVER DISTRACTIONS Using mobile phones phone conversations. The haps they’re checking out chewing gum at the same a rest area and spend 10 Leading the list of the use of a hands-free device a house in a new neighbor- time may want to avoid minutes snacking there top distractions behind the does not lower distraction hood or thought they saw eating while driving. The before resuming the wheel are mobile phones. levels. The percentage of someone they knew on the majority of foods require a trip. vehicle crashes and near- street corner. It can be easy person’s hands to be taken Phones now do more than Reading just place calls, and driv- crashes attributed to di- to veer into the direction off of the wheel and their ers often cannot pull away aling is nearly identical your eyes are focused, caus- eyes to be diverted from the Glancing at an adver- from their phones, even to the number associated ing an accident. In addition road. Reaching in the back tisement, updating a Fa- when driving. According to with talking or listening. to trying to stay focused on seat to share some French cebook status or reading the road, some drivers pre- fries with the kids is also a book are all activities the California Department Daydreaming of Motor Vehicles, studies fer the help of lane depar- distracting. that should be avoided have shown that driving Many people will admit ture warning systems. Try to eat meals before when driving. Even pour- to daydreaming behind getting in the car. For ing over a traffic map or performance is lowered Eating and the level of distraction the wheel or looking at a those who must snack consulting the digital is higher for drivers who person or object outside of Those who haven’t quite while en route, take a display of a GPS system are heavily engaged in cell the car for too long. Per- mastered walking and moment to pull over at can be distracting.

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Velocity Track Club athletes sporting their awards from the XC Relay Championship

WINSTON DINKINS and older, plus 800 meters race for 5 & 6 division Boys Relay team with Ethan AAU Metropolitan District XC Cham- PRESIDENT / HEAD COACH years old athletes. The top 7 athletes in Lee, Justice Wellington and Hannah pionship. On Sunday, November 5th, Velocity Track Club New York the Mile Race and 800 meters race re- Deﬂ orimonte took 2nd place. The 9 & the Rising New York Road Runners racked up trophies and medals at the ceived medals! Teams from through- 10 age Boys Relay team with Saniah Youth Invitational at the TCS. XC (Cross Country) Relay and Mile out New York were in attendance for a Caldwell, Pierce Parker & Sachin the Marathon. Come out and see Championship at the historic Van Cor- chance to claim the title of the Best XC Ramharak took 1st place. The 11 – 12 your future Olympians! tland Park on Sunday, October 22nd. Relay Team and 1 Mile or 800 meters age division Girls Relay team of Jada Velocity Track Club New York is a The meet was host be the New York No- Champion! Clarke, Aysya Brown & Jadah Ben- 501C3 Non for proﬁ t. 100% of your do- vas Track Team. Trophies were given Velocity TC was able to rack up 12 tham took 3rd place. The 11 & 12 Boys nation will go towards to the top 3 Relays teams in their age trophies and 6 medals! The following Relay team of Ramere Holley, Jordan helping our children. Support division and gender. Teams were able athletes’ medal: in the Boy’s 800 me- Ingram & Dontae Lindo took 1st place. your youth, so they can continue to do to mix boys and girls on the 3 person ters, Ethan Lee 1st place. In the Boys Congratulations to all that competed, great things! For additional informa- relay team, if at least 1 boy ran on a re- 1 Miles Race, Darius Gordon took 1st job well done! tion, you can go to our web site Veloci- lay team, the team will be scored as a place and Julian Caldwell took 7th Our next meet will be on Sunday, tytrack.org or contact me, Coach Win- Boy’s team. Each athlete would run 1 place. In the Girls 1 Mile, Patience Bur- October 28th, 2017, the Rising New York ston Dinkins Mile for a total on 3 Miles. They also gus took 7th place, Janelle Bryan and Road Runners Jamboree presented by at 914-441-6196 or email me at wat- had the 1 Mile race for athletes ages 7 Adonijah Washington. The 7 & 8 age TCS. On Saturday, November 4th, the [email protected]. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 85 WEEK 7 AFC RAPID SOCCER HIGHLIGHTS

BY CHRISTINA PISCOPO MINORS Field. played extremely well, with a goal from BANTAMS Spot On played a hard game this The Ohana Japanese Restaurant Daniella Mosca and then a second goal Global’s improved players showed weekend, but ultimately took a 3 - 1 loss team, also known as the Japanese from Frankie Mosca which was assisted up for a great game with sparkle in to Advance Solutions. The lone goal Bumblebees, continued to improve on by Giorgio Giacinto. Another offensive their eyes and an enthusiastic bench. was scored by Andrew Jones, with an their amazing teamwork and enjoyed standout was Kaylie Muniz who keep We got off to strong defensive start. Lau- assist by Frankie Mosca. Other offense a 2-0 win against the tough, speedy, the ball on the offensive side of the fi eld. ren Esposito playing strong, controlling standouts that kept the ball moving the and strong-footed Burns and Rodri- And last but not least, goal keeper Ryan the tempo as always and helping Jes- entire game were Sofi a Caprigliore and guez team (Purple). During the fi rst Kiely saved multiple goals, including a sica push the ball down the fi eld. Grace Mariah Melendez. Defensively, Chris half, the team saw forwards Marjo head-to-head penalty shot which kept and Shawn took the fi eld like champi- Jones and Sierra Perez both did an out- Noka, William Muirragui-Codjoe, and Spot On in a tie. ons. Joey Giampa showed great offen- standing job. Luc Pierre-Louis constantly getting sive skill and Tyler Chung played de- All Around Security had a tough the ball in the mixer and into shoot- INTERMEDIATES fense while Conner stopped every shot match over the weekend verses the ing territory. Thomas Cullen took his This past weekend was special for on goal but one. Olivia played great, Spot-On team. All Around Security fi rst turn as goalkeeper in the fi rst half Side Street Sports as they wore pink while Jada played midfi eld with help played well as a team and came out vic- and not only made great saves but was soccer socks in support of Breast Can- from Rocco. Global tied the game off an torious 3-1. There were many key plays vocal in organizing his defense to help cer Awareness Month. Strutting in inbound kick in front of the goal with a from the entire team, starting with the end the half with an empty net. As the their pink footwear, Side Street and P. quick kick by Jessica and Jada with the goalkeeper Lucas that made numerous heat pressed on into the second half, Hegarty Builders faced each other twice assist. Global’s record is 2 wins and 3 saves, on to Noah that anchored the de- Kailey Sigmund took over as goalie and this past weekend with games on Satur- losses with 1 tie. Dr. Ken’s team was a fense and closed all scoring lanes to- had several clutch saves. The goal was day, October 21 and Sunday, October 22. tuff match. gether with Pierce and his sister Isa- defended determinedly by our defend- Saturday’s game was hard fought and Advance Solutions wins the game bella. ers Sophia Nelms, Cameron Faulkner, ended in a 2-2 tie. Justin Foster scored this past Sunday with a score of 2-1. The offense was led by Anthony, So- and Gabby Gierum. Ethan Chung had the fi rst goal to take the lead for Side The team’s superstar offensive player fi a and Amber, each scoring beautiful, an amazing game, playing both defense Street, but P. Hegarty came back to tie Danny Decicco played an outstanding well executed goals. and midfi eld with tenacity, speed, and the score. David Pemberton was next to offense scoring both goals for the team. McNulty Funeral Home had one of a great mind for the fi eld and his team- score for Side Street, giving the team a Lucas Jaime played an amazing de- the most exciting games of their season mates. Brandon Crowe continued his 2-1 lead. The defense played well once fense along with Christopher Colt who this past weekend. American Cleaners scoring streak, scoring both goals for again led by Ken Boyd Jr., Rocco Cirotti also played a strong defense. The other goalie put on quite a show and really the Bumblebees on two unstoppable and Earnest Beam as well as the goalie, offensive players Angelina Rodriquez, kept McNulty on their toes. Opening shots on goal after center midfi elder Conner Delatore, but they couldn’t hold Aaron Pagan Jr., Nicholas Deane, Noel the game was Anthony Keeney with a Erin helped bring the ball up-fi eld on off the strong charge by their opponent Garcia, Ryan Clark, and Savannah Pen- beautiful goal off of a pass of his team- excellent displays of team collaboration and P. Hegarty tied the game to a fi nal nisi played a strong offense. The team mate Tyler Mango, and securing the and the much-practiced give-and-go. Mi- score of 2-2. goalies were Nicholas Deane and Aaron win with his fi rst goal was Avery Kelly. chael Guerro and Konstatinos Papaste- Sunday’s game started off with Da- Rivera each making vital saves. Over- The passing game and aggressiveness fano both played a great game. vid Pemberton driving down and mak- all outstanding performance, motiva- that was shown by McNulty was spec- Burns Rodriguez & Assoc. Tax Ser- ing the fi rst score of the game early tion and determination by all team tacular. Keeping the shutout was Richie vices suffered a heartbreaking loss in the fi rst half. Late in the fi rst half, players. O’Flanagan and Jonathan Magnusen. to Ohana Japanese Restaurant with a Aiden Osmanovic added a second score Morris Park Realty vs. International The offensive hustle by James Addario, score of 2-0. It was a very exciting game on a penalty kick. The defensive core for Caterers: Morris Park Realty continued Jackson Baumann, Nicolas Bonasia, right up until the end. Have to give a Side Street held their ground this time its recent hot streak with a 2-1 win over and Antonio Reyes Jr. was amazing. shout-out to Aaden Castillo and Sofi a around by not letting P. Hegarty fi re up International Caterers. Playing great And the defense was once again domi- Miles for their great hustle. We are look- a rally charge to come back. Guiseppe in goal were Nicholas Maldonado and nating with Jadelyn Sanchez, Farrah ing forward to our next game to try and Mineiro and Ken Boyd Jr. helped to pre- Adrianna Flores. Scoring goals for Geiss, Logan Tomko and Sabrina Baci- come out with a victory to help push us vent some deep scoring opportunities Morris Park Realty were Chris Flores galupo. back into the leader of the pack. Great by stopping their opponent’s drive and with a rocket from the right side and Louie & Ernie’s Pizza continued job by all. Cheers. getting the ball back to the midfi elders Anthony Cala with a perfectly placed their quest to improve their record in throughout the game. Conner Delatore shot inside the post. The offense also the 2017 season. Louie & Ernie’s Pizza WEEK 6 AND WEEK 5 also made some impressive goalie stops featured aggressive play from Sophia went head-to-head against Rainbow Pal- LATE ENTRY to prevent any scores from P. Hegarty. Cifu, Lilly Kavanagh, and Mason Mar- ace Day Care on the 21st of October at All Around Security faced the Rain- Side Street secured the victory with a tino who played like they were giants! Cintron Field. It was a good game from bow Palace team this weekend and won 2-0 score and the team improves their Gianni Nappi and Katherine Santo start to fi nish. Offensively the team was 2-0 in what was mostly a close game. The record to 4-0-2. played strong in the midfi eld. Securing led by Sal Duran, Benicio Perez, Brian team played very well as a unit and got the defense that bent, but never broke, Jurado, and Daniel Pemberton. The great contribution from all members. BOYS MAJORS were Alessandra Romeo and Juliana midfi eld play of Daniel Aguilar and So- Sofi a scored the fi rst goal to break the Stan’s Sports Bar faced #1 Sisto F. H. Alves. They also created a number of phia Duran supported the front end. tie in the fi rst goal from Maxim’s assist. for our 7th game of the season. Three scoring opportunities with timely runs Goalie Patrick Lawton did his best in Amber sealed the win with her own goal of our players were unable to play but and excellent ball movement. Another containing the offensive attack by Rain- after weaving through the defense and with good reason since they were test- great team effort. bow Palace Day Care. Patrick made scoring. Anthony, Stefan, Daniel and ing for the HS exams. We wish the best Bantams team Charlie’s Angels three awesome stops that ultimately cre- Berlin played a great all-around game. of luck to Frank and Joseph Calisi and played their best game yet against Fin- ated an opportunity for Louie & Ernie’s Lucas kept the net clean once more. Timothy Malejko who were all sorely est Auto. The girls are working together to score and win the game. Defensively This week Spot On went head-to- missed today. Our team stepped up and as a team to make plays and work the Jesse Karik, Brooklyn Rocha, Milani head with Louie and Ernie’s Pizza. was ready to play a tough opponent who ball up the fi eld. Ella Burns and Lili- Pagan, Donovan Huesca, Amanda Dzi- Last time they met, it ended in a tie 0 - was able to score early in the game but anna Aquirre scored the goals with uma, Ryan Muniz, Jaylen Rocha and 0. This week was another low scoring it didn’t diminish our resolve. I want help from midfi elders McKenna De- Channelle Rocha did their best against game, but Spot On reigned the victor, to thank Dillon Delatore and Vincent latorre, Gianna Caio and Annabella a solid Rainbow Palace Day Care front with a fi nal score 1-0. The lone goal was Cirelli for playing goalie today. They O’Sullivan. Ava Frey, Dylan Frey and end, and their effort paid off. The game scored by Andrew Jones with an as- gave a great effort which speaks vol- Yasmine Bourbel worked together on ended in a solid 0-0 tie. Great effort by sist by Frankie Mosca. Spot On played umes to the meaning of teamwork. Our offense with many shots on goal keep- the team. Coach is proud of the effort. extremely well with a strong defensive defense was busy all day with very little ing the goalie on his toes. Excellent de- Both teams had their opportunities to front held by Chris Jones, Bella Rodri- breaks and they all played hard. Conor fense was played by Edona Mulligi and score throughout the game, but solid guez, Gabriel Ramirez, Victoria Giu- Picard made sure to be on top of the ball Emily Sampson. The whole team plays defenses prevailed in this game. Louies liamo and Daniella Mosca. as well as John Martinez and Nelson with all of their heart and never gives & Ernie’s is looking forward to a noon Spot On faced Rainbow Palace Day Nuñez who played the entire game. Our up. You have made us proud yet again. matchup against All Around Security Care. An exhausting matchup that midfi elders were very busy as well with on the Saturday, October 28 at Cintron ended in a 2-2 tie. Spot On’s offense Continued on Next Page 86 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 BTR WARRIORS FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS WEEK 7

BY THE CHIEF Parris, Jared Perez and Aaron Valen- ception to ice the game. Outstanding O Kenneth Prince and Maximus Rivera FLAG FOOTBALL tin. The D highlights were by William lineman for the Knights were Frankie Final score Rams 25 Knights 24. Bronx Design Cherokee’s Players Lappe who had an 8-yard loss and big Cerone, Quincy Mitchell, Joseph Mar- The last game of the day was Schuy- of the Game were Isaiah Rosa and Ga- tackles by Neil Fico. The D line was led kic and Josh Dileone. Knights out- ler Hill F.H. Javelins vs. Ralph Gior- briel Duran. Dugout Sports Blackfeet by Aaron Valentin, Narciso Sciorrino, standing D line players were Elijah dano F.H. Saints: Final score Javelins Players of the Game were Michael Joseph Scarano, Marcus Victoria and Calzadilla, Jayden Villa, Frankie 18 Saints 63. Cerone and Evin Noriega. Barino’s Ryan Weber. Final score Blue Devils Cerone and Thomas Mitchell. Jacob Our travel team won 25-0 over the Market Mohicans Players of the Game 32 Crusaders 12. Ortega had a huge 15-yard sack. For Bronx Knights. Aiden Hanley-Piri were Tommy Calderone and Anthony the Rams, quarterback Nico Busta- had 3 touchdowns and Ryan Amos Cala. Parkview Sports Sioux Players PEE WEE DIVISION mante was well protected by his O line added another, all were scored on the of the Game were Carter Quinones The fi rst game was Scavello Black led by Ty Diaz, Jaiden Hubbard, Ste- ground. Strong blocking by Mark Ser- and Nathaniel Platellas. Pruzzo Mar- Knights vs. Chase Auto Group Rams: ven Gadero, Frankie Serrano and Mat- ratore, Travis Prohaska, Hunter Bur- ket Apaches had a bye. This was an excellent hard fought thew Rodriguez. Running backs Luis gos and Ernie Beam. The D pitched a back and forth game. On the Knights Ferran and Jermel Heard led the rush- shutout, led by Cameron Green, Logan JUNIOR PEE WEE DIVISION opening drive quarterback Mark Piri ing game. Their D was led by Daniel Ortiz, Dallis Sanchez and Vincent Tu- The fi rst game of the day was Mid- threw a 50-yard pass to Jacob Ortega Ortiz, Xavier Holloway, Jayden Diaz, lipano. dletown Animal Clinic Ramblers vs. for a big fi rst down, then Mark Piri Cardinal Spellman Spartans: The threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Ramblers scoring was led by Gracie Logan Arroyo. The Rams came right Cruz who had a 15- and a 65-yard touch- back and Jermel Heard scored on a 60- Throgs Neck Little League down and had over 100 yards rushing. yard touchdown run to tie the game Kris Musacchio had a 10-yard TD and 6-6. The Knights next score was by Ja- 100 yards rushing. Joel Guerra scored cob Ortega who ran a 10-yard sweep an extra point. Justin Laniyan also for the touchdown. Back came the 2018 Registration had big rushing yards. The D, who reg- Rams when Jermel Heard scored his istered a shutout, were led by Angel Ot- second touchdown of the game on the ero, who had big tackles and also had a last play of the half to tie the score 12- Ages 4 to 16, from big catch on O, Stanley Cruz had many 12. The Knights Logan Arroyo then big tackles, Justin Laniyan, Kris Mu- scored his second touchdown on a 75- Monday, November 6 sacchio, Malik Gonzalez and Matthew yard run. The Rams Jermel Heard an- Familia all had big tackles. Final score swered that touchdown with his third to Friday, November 10 Ramblers 19 Spartans 0. touchdown of the game to tie the score The 2nd game was Jimmy Ryan’s 18-18. The Knights regained the league Crusaders vs. O’Connor Carpet Blue when Jacob Ortega scored his second 7 to 9 p.m. at Devils: The Blue Devils’ O highlights touchdown of the game on a 15-yard were by Jack Lucas, Jayden Ramirez, run to give the Knights the 24-18 lead. 150 Throgs Neck Boulevard, Jayden Cintron and Donald DeRosa In the closing minutes of the game who all had touchdowns and Donald Rams Jermel Heard scored his fourth also had an extra point. The Crusaders touchdown of the game to tie the score, For further information Tyler Bobe had 2 touchdowns and 110 and then Jermel scored the all-impor- yards rushing. William Lappe had 20 tant extra point to give the Rams the regarding registration, visit yards rushing and Raymond Velez had lead with less than two minutes to go. 10 yards rushing. The O line was led by The Knights last possession was ended www.throgsnecklittleleague.com. Lorenzo Cortez, Joesph Scarano, Jace when Jermel Heard had a huge inter- Week 7 AFC Rapid soccer highlights from Previous Page the net and making the score 1-0. Striker performance over Schuyler Hill F.H. with trying to do anything she could to stop Max Wiehler at the helm along with Ben Vance Calderin added to the scoring with a with 5-1 win. Lauren Catherall had a Brewskie’s. Catrina Porter and Sophia Malejko and Vincent Vega who was su- a solid score with the assistance of a nice hat trick, with Norysa Nelms and Mir- Vuksanaj worked hard to keep the ball per active on the fi eld today. Cole Wie- pass from striker Marco Martieri. The nada Lougherty scoring the other goals. out of the net. Adriana Leone stopped hler continues to dazzle the opposition score became 3-0 when sweeper Kenny Forwards Lauren, Miranda, Grace Cam- as many shots as she let in during her with his footwork as he pushed the ball Banker and striker Darin Jurado as- marata and Angelica Rubino set the debut in goal. Schuyler did as good as down fi eld. Our strikers, Andrew Bulla sisted striker Vance Calderin with his tone with some dazzling passing. MId- they could under the circumstances but and Ryan Picard, along with Antonio second goal of the game. The front end fi elders Norysa, Abigal Harkins, Dan- would lose this one 5-1. Elizabeth Wickes Acevedo, worked tirelessly to score. worked very well throughout the game. iella Teran and Ava Shkreli again con- scored Schuyler’s lone goal on a play that Our lone goal was scored by Antonio Defensively Vincent Jones, Kenny trolled the play in the middle. The back Brewskie’s seemed to just let her walk in Acevedo even after he was taken out the Banker, Solomon Smith, Nikola Jevio- line of Angelina Padilla, Chata Kone, and shoot. game for a moment, due to a collision vic, Michael Gradamski and Andrew and Lyan Yap closed down open spaces. Conquest & Crowe won their fi rst but that didn’t stop him. Stan’s Sports Laboy did a solid job in battling the at- Angelina made a goal-clearing save. game of the season against Michael An- Bar played hard to the last minute de- tack of St Benedict’s and solidifi ed a solid Suehaily Garcia put a solid effort in goal. thony by the score 3-0. Goal scoring was spite the 6-1 defi cit. win. Goalie Geo Rodriguez made several All in all it was a total team effort. an all-Murphy affair, with two goals Alfi e’s Place continued their young great stops and ultimately locked down This fall has been the best weather from Reese Murphy, and a goal and an 2017 season versus St. Benedict’s. Alfi e’s the shutout. Great game. Exciting game for soccer. One beautiful Sunday after- assist for big sister Riley Murphy. Great played hard and tough. The offensive all around. Alfi e’s is turning the page to noon after another. This Sunday saw offensive efforts were also turned in by front was led by Vance Calderin, Darin a great effort and will be looking forward Schuyler Hill down 6 players fi elding Mathilda Hirschorn, Lauren Kenny, and Jurado, Marco Martieri, and Quincy to continuing the season against Stan’s only 9 against what seems like a team Aine Sheehan. Superb defensive efforts Foster. Midfi elders Dion Rugova, James Sports Bar on Sunday, October 29 at Cin- picked perfection in Brewskie’s. Huloye were turned in by Sydney and Tori An- Sutter and Ruben Aguilar assisted in tron Field in a 1 pm afternoon affair. Diallo did her best to play all the miss- derson, Samantha Forese, and Maeve the ball movement throughout the fi eld. ing positions and had a wonderful game Ryan, in front of great goaltending by Striker Quincy Foster opened up the GIRLS MAJORS in mid-fi eld. Her sister Maimuna was Leila Shanley, who recorded her fi rst scoring by striking a hot shot through Brewskie’s Bar and Grill had a solid switching between offense and defense shutout of the season. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2017 87 With An Extreme Smile Makeover! PARTIALS Metal Partial: $800 Acrylic Partial: $600

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