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Photo by Samuel Tuthill INNER W 37 5- 3 es ONTEST g Pa C AY D The Bronx’s Bronx’s The One Number Sports INGS K HREE Hunts Point resident Jorge Diaz made off with a big score at his neighborhood’s Three Kings Day celebration at Corporal J. Fufidio Walter JanuarySquare on 6. Friday, Jorge won clothes, and toys more thanks Epiphany. the story the of about questions trivia answer to ability his to He also rub got to elbows with Borough and President Ruben Diaz Jr. Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, at the first annual event, which was sponsored in part by Community Board 2 and the 41st Precinct. T Vol. 17 No. 2 17 Vol.

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Many of of Many years. 15 past the within allow residential for construction was rezoned from industrial use to land along the Harlem that River ground-level retail. retail. ground-level interest in affordable housing and and housing affordable in interest potential buyers have expressed expressed have buyers potential a representative from the firm said So far no deals are imminent, but includes up to 289,807 square feet. feet. square 289,807 to up includes $8.95 million the for parcel, which 40 Bruckner Boulevard. It is asking ing agent for the development site ating site the agent for development announced sell- is it the exclusive estate brokerage Massey Knakal Massey brokerage estate the southernmost tip of the Bronx. more residential development at at development residential more bridges will likely lead to even even to lead likely will bridges Third Avenue andThird Willis Avenue Avenue Bruckner Boulevard between the BRONX TIMES Jan. 12-18, 2012 2 Vist Our New Web-ite: Our Vist www.reliablebronxdentist.com Visit OurNEWWeb-Site:Visit www.reliablebronxdentist.com Go To Weekly BlogTo Our Our See Specials! (718) 547-5280 3 BRONX TIMES Jan. 12-18, 2012 Photo by Patrick Rocchio Senator of- Jeff Klein’s Point Ferry at “Traffic Rafael Salamanca of CB CB of Salamanca Rafael great a it’s think “I were not constructed for heavy commercial traffic, and of the much infrastruc- in streets Ferry Point ture of are badly in need of upgrades Poggi modernization, and stated. reviewing currently is fice study. the of findings the dur- standstill a at already is Kleining said. rush hour,” everything “With another large do retail com- we the into coming store that munity, it’s even more important in our to fix power for what to many has become a frustrat- ing ride to and from work. forwardI look to reviewing solution with working and report this best my colleagues the in government and on the community board find to problem.” this surfacing projects,” Kearns projects,” surfacing wrote in an e-mail. keep to 2 said the bill would make it citizens community and both for easier boards track of the progress city’s on projects construction road and directly interface with DOT. the bill,” he said. “When you call would like you 311 to see updates on the progress. can. a great you Now It’s to communicateway with community.” the ould be home to the Throggs Neck Shopping In addition to studying studying to addition In The current trafficsitu- The community has Ken Kearns, of CB 10, and enacted, “When said. said. the report, will CB 10 meet with elected officials to see proposals of think they what forthput Kearns in the study, said. ination Ferry is Point “hor- resi- some with rendous,” of thedents unable to out get community because of truck new traffic from businesses near of the community’s residential homes, said Ferry Civic Point Association plethora JoAnn president a Sohmers. received developments, commercial including a Pepsi bottling and Depot, Home and plant thenow Throggs Neck Shop- saidping Dotti Center, Poggi, the of president Ferry Point How- Advocates. Community partsever of Brush Avenue it is signed into law, this this law, expressed optimism about the impact of the bill and its into value to his board. signed isit our sincere hope that is it measure will give our Com- munity Board a vital tool in assessing the condition of our streets, and advocating necessaryfor repairs or re- DOT. And if they disagree disagree they if reaching when repairs need And to electedout officials or the DOT. with a rating, they can lobby changed, it to have c study sent to CB 10 to sent c study The traffic recommen- hasn’t board full “The Citizens concerned Several Bronx commu- informa- more “The Residents will also be this traffic situation our- “It stated. Kelleher selves,” was interesting with to sit the community board to see theirwhat concerns are in the area. hope to have We the with discussions future community board and create a plan of action.” dations in the study include the widening of Brush Av- theenue, creation of a spur Hutchin- the from leading son Parkway River I-95 onto near the future home of the Cen- Shopping Neck Throggs and theter, addition of lanes CB said I-95, off 7B exit an on Kenneth manager district 10 Kearns. had the opportunity to digest it, and the committee will look at it and then the make then and a rec-ommendation, Kearns vote,” will board full about theabout status of local roads often go to their community boards to get their questions answered or shine light on a problem. perceived managers district board nity interactive the that agreed map would be a valuable re- source. Jeremy said better,” the tion Warneke of CB 11. to use ratingable a low as evidence that street a given Councilman Jimmy Vac- that so is purpose “The un- to people want “We “There are issues with with are issues “There re- to important is It want to understand“We Paving Streets (TIPS) bill passed the City Council on Wednesday, January 4. Its primary sponsor was James Oddo, of StatenIsland. ca, chairs who the City Coun- transportationcil’s committee, also supported the bill. Trans- of people can see the sur- how Depart by indicated is condition face city’s the said.portation,” Vacca “ advo- can they that derstand theircate for own streets.” avenues and theavenues Hutchinson ParkwayRiver service road, said study, the commissioned Simone Development presi- anddent chief operating of- Thereficer Joseph Kelleher. have already been several and 10 CB between meetings community the with Simone, sharing its concerns regarding the traffic situation in Ferry Point. traffic that everyone, including ourselves, would like Kelleher see resolved,” to stated. had have our en- “We situation this study gineer shared have we and formerly his recommendations with 10.” Board Community memberthat heavy traffic Point Ferry the in conditions Kelleher exist, already area stated. BY BILL WEISBROD BILL BY BY PATRICK ROCCHIO PATRICK BY Got with a problem the In Transparency The Members Community of Leasing the for as yet- Simone Development, Ferry Point mall trafﬁ mall Point Ferry City Council puts street conditions on interactive map interactive on conditions street puts Council City The of a former site United States Postal Service mail processing pictured facility, her from Brush and Wenner Avenue Place, sh Center by 2013. bill recently passed by the the by passed condition of the street you on, on, or any- live work A Bronx? the recently in else where interactive bill an their City Council will require the have how to Transporta- of Department as tion find to able such which site, map on its web be will residents more information city about streets, condition is rated the by andDOT, the last time each was paved. Board and 10 other commu- a will review leaders nity traffic study undertaken by the engineer working the for on thedeveloper Target project in Ferry Point. to-be-built Throggs Neck already has Center Shopping calling plans with begun, Target a new for and an ad- feet square 130,000 ditional of retail space, according to a Ripco realty listing. The site 650 including be also should free surface parking spaces, 250 covered parking spaces, and is scheduled to be opened listing the 2013, Spring in stated. iswhich working with the constructing in Target Cen- Shopping Neck Throggs ter off Lafayette and Brush

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The Toomai String String Toomai The world. ing from music around the while exploring and arrang- contemporary repertoire repertoire contemporary sic fromsic the classical and voted to performing mu- Quintet is an ensemble de- ensemble an is Quintet workshops on theworkshops campus. free concerts and musical musical and concerts free nered with Jacobi to offer offer to Jacobi with nered at Carnegieat Hall, has part- The Weill Music InstituteThe Music Weill Connections, program a of rectly. take their medications cor- tions and individuals help errors and drug interac- fy and/or avoid medication medication avoid and/or fy pharmacist may help identi- help may pharmacist viewing medications with a proper medication use. Re- use. medication proper and answer questions about about questions answer and maceutical team can review event so that Jacobi’s phar- Jacobi’s that so event supplements to thesupplements health of their medications and are encouraged to bring all healthcare team. Attendees healthcare team. Attendees pensable members of the ham Parkway South. campus, located at 1400 Pel- 1400 at located campus, the Jacobi Medical Center Center Medical Jacobi the in the Building 8 Atrium on on Atrium 8 Building the in noon, with both taking place place taking both with noon, and the concert will begin at held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. p.m. 2 to a.m. 11 from held 13. The health will event be semble on Friday, January January Friday, on semble Quintet with the ACJW En- ACJW the with Quintet turing The Toomai String turing Toomai The health and concert event fea- free “Ask a Pharmacist” Pharmacist” a “Ask free community members to a cobi Medical Center invites invites Center Medical cobi tional Pharmacist Day, Ja- Day, Pharmacist tional BRONX TIMES Jan. 12-18, 2012 4 5 BRONX TIMES Jan. 12-18, 2012 “I’m waiting to see see to waiting “I’m Also attending the meet- the attending Also that unacceptable is “It what happens with this this with happens what first he said. one,” ing were representatives representatives ing were Ser- Jose Congressman from rano, Senator Gustavo Rive- ra, and Assemblyman Nelson condemned Rivera Castro. the shooting, as did Diaz in a statement. in the past two days, the northwest Bronx has seen of one shootings: horrific two a four-year on Grand boy old and a shoot- the other, Avenue ing of two innocent bystanders inside the Bronx Lebanon Hospital emergency room,” Rivera stated. “I believe we all the have right to feel safe our in safe homes, our in neighborhoods, our at jobs and in community pillars such as Bronx Lebanon Hos- than better deserve We pital. fear to walking in fear, live to neighbor- one’s in around fear to or evening the in hood going to a place you where are supposed to be safe, the hospital.” Photo courtesy of Alexander Rutherford The shooting of the of shooting The man- diminished The The State Au- Liquor The borough president in the trilogy has already to according written, been Rutherford, he has but not setyet a release date. violence is done to innocent innocent to done is violence occur. bystanders Pastor four-year-old is an economic issue,because means it that chairman 4 CB someone did a coat, not have said Wenzell Jackson during the discussion. of thepower NYPD is some- blockwatch- by or sensed be can that thing commu- and gang members, policing nity fill to expected be cannot ers saidthe CB 5 district void, Rodriguez. Xavier manager in involved be should thority that establishments targeting sell alcohol and cigarettes to minors, said CB 7 district Tirado. Fernando manager is to the sensitive issues of thatviolence ravage communities, and is in now his second year of his Peace in the Streets Initiative, Greene said. Parkchester author Alexander Rutherford. The second installment installment second The “This issue of crime, Many ideas pre- for what mostwhat readers expect. I didn’t want to do that,” he said. Board 5, Community Board Board Community 5, Board Borough Deputy as well as 7, President Aurelia Greene, Kips Boys and Bay Girls Club executive director Harold others. and Maldando, one in it solve violence, and gangs is com- to plicated and are we not going able be to after said Quinn meeting,” reen- feel I “But meeting. the ergized that we will be able to something.” do venting crime violent were included These discussed. presence, police increasing communi- existing utilizing services provide to groups ty to young people, creating andpublic private partner- in bullying, preventing ships, proposed be and fighting cuts to the police to said Quinn that department likely are where the next month. The round- crimes included on discussion table a number of important ob- servations rst part of coming-of-age trilogy coming-of-age of part rst BY PATRICK ROCCHIO PATRICK BY Despite having been been having Despite figured most “I that Speaker Christine co-chair is Quinn, who up followed was This Giving Quinn and Ca- Quinn sponsors roundtable on gun violence on roundtable Quinn sponsors to marry, is murdered in a a in murdered is situ- marry, of to type crossfire gang ation.” Ru- Bronx, the in raised assump- therford chose to set the reader book in California, a state defy he has visited, never main- to ly tions. writers from York New talk the about urban areas and the streets and that’s interactions of people with with people of interactions backgrounds,” different Rutherford said. “It deals positive the with mostly parts life of some nega- but tives as well. There is tragedy in the book as well. One love character’s main the of interests, he wasabout who task force, held a meeting Quinn, elected officials and community leaders are being meeting a proactive in stopping gun vi- shoot- a of wake the in olence held ing of a four-year-old. force, of the gun council’s violence task with community leaders on in 10 November Thursday, Ca- Fernando Councilman officebrera’s after the shooting of Cincer Balthazar on The 8. November Tuesday, child of a was outside shot as a on Grandshelter Avenue robber tried to steal his coat. innocent two of shooting with bystanders inside the Bronx emergency Hospital Lebanon Novem- room on Wednesday, 9. ber brera gun ideas how about vi- canolence be prevented were Com- from representatives Community 4, Board munity Alexander Rutherford Alexander he ﬁ part is about dating, rst he ﬁ T life, but some negatives as well. negatives but some life, relationships and interactions of of and interactions relationships The Perez’s C-Town The C-Town Perez’s with “Partnering “I just didn’t have the the have didn’t just “I “Al- the in book Each “The first part is about Rutherford, works who people with different backgrounds. It backgrounds. people with different deals mostly with the positive parts of parts of the positive deals mostly with seems to be on the rise, our winter temperatures are on we why That’s decline. the asfelt, a family-owned busi- of many as ness and longtime neighbor, help to need the our neighbors as possible to keep warm this winter.” supermarket has been an active neighborhood store Belmont the of heart the in sectionof the Bronx and has residents the served proudly of “Little 30 Italy” over for years. public this in Plus Health gesture of giving seemed the of effects the as obvious, weather bone-chilling cold and subsequent health conditions too often correlate,” ef- of type “This Perez. said fort was the least could we manydo for of our patrons.” the market shortly there- after. with right marketing and pro- up do really didn’t and motion he said. properly,” it wrap Dreams”ex’s trilogy will and tracethe group of friends through high school, college young adulthood. and relationships dating, Rutherford paid the com- the paid Rutherford pany to publish the book. as well as isIt sold on Amazon.com, Noble, & Barnes other retailers. accountant, an as time full off it previously published a took but 2004 in book

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C-Town, Health Plus Plus Health C-Town, bring warmth to needy to warmth bring said Perez. Perez. said out and care for each other,” andout care each other,” for that as we a community look ic times. during these tough econom- portance of such an event event an such of portance business, expressed the im- tion in his family’s grocery grocery family’s his in tion represents the third genera- third the represents noon. noon. surance consultations until a.m. and included health in- health included and a.m. where festivitieswhere begin 10 at Strategic Book Publishing. Publishing. Book Strategic Street and Crescent Avenue, was published through EastTown store on 187th for Bestfor Friends Forever) collect their coats the at C- adults.” mature teens and young dents. said. “Especially to reach resi- Bronx neighborhood to the right way,” Rutherford the right way,” coats 100 over will distribute to put it out, but put it out out it put but out, it to put Plus, Health of help the with into it, it’s not only wanting along Supermarket, C-Town work and dedicationwork I put the14, Perez family-owned reaching adulthood. adulthood. reaching growing up together and and together up growing that meet in high school school high in meet that gy a group about of friends ally the first part in a trilo- book, titled BFFs, is actu- he finally published it. The in 2011, age October, at 34, novel innovel high school. An ceptualizing his dream dream his ceptualizing in Parkchester, began con- in Parkchester, couldn’t he? couldn’t a classmate could do it, why of his own, he figured but if thought to writing a novel ford had never given much hadford given much never she had written. Ruther- the manuscript a novel for bound notebook containing containing notebook bound mates him showed a spiral School,of his one class- at Evander Childs High therford was a freshman BRONX TIMES Jan. 12-18, 2012 6 said in her remarks. herremarks. in said Reyna for all,” opportunity economic be to has there people said. Reyna of jobs, havesectors as stable producers to finance and estate real the work, notrely on Point and zone, which aHunts includes and Zones, Business Industrial 16 its grow and preserve from consolidation. Office at 800 Point Hunts Post save Manida the Streetdan Expressway in use, and mi- to access Sheri- the keep lenders, cro increase Zones, serve Industrial Business cussed were the need to pre- rector Jeremie Sautter. said di- managing HPEDC 120,000 small businesses, for regulations overseas tee commit- The Council. of the Business Committee Small ofthe chair Reyna, Diane Avenue Councilwoman was queeDecember atat 12 the meeting on at Monday, Tosca 4034 Mar- Committee. Business Small E. Council’s City ofthe woman Tremont chair- by the address note Point,”of Hunts akey- with State on“The end meeting ration Developmentnomic Corpo- held it annual year- chair of the City Council Committee on Small Business; and HPEDC president Josephine Infante. Infante. Josephine president HPEDC and Small Business; on Committee Council City chair ofthe Reyna, Diane Councilwoman Sautter; Jeremie director managing (l-r) HPEDC pictured are 12 December Monday, on Corporation Development PointEconomic Hunts for the meeting year-end At annual the HPEDC holds annual meet BY PATRICK ROCCHIO There is a need to to aneed is There “This city is vast and help to needs city The dis- issues the Among speaker keynote The Point Hunts Eco- The duce market, Sautter said. said. Sautter duce market, ey needed to rebuild the pro- ofmon- amount total of the about be eight percent will this that estimated been has It capacity,its said. Sautter double to needs and 1967 in which completed ket, was Mar- Point Produce Hunts lion mil- a$29.5 issued recently grant said. Reyna Point Hunts out area, ofthe to and in leading artery a vital update is highway The said. fante In- operational, way fully ing the Sheridan Express- thethe next in HPEDC the facing cerns year will be keep- Market. Fish new Fulton the and Point Market, Meat Hunts the Market, Produce Hunts Points Terminal home Point the to Hunts is city, the stated. ing Reyna sweep- boom foodie a of part be to proud be also should said. Reyna borhoods, and gentrification of neigh- realcommercial and residential estatenesses by rapid expansion of assault” on industrial busi- “a never ending she termed bydo developers, what it also city should The canstated. to stop Reyna boroughs, five whatthe in exist hands their with workers who workrequire make sure that jobs that The Hunts Point Hunts Post The The governor’s office con- biggest of the One Point businesses Hunts dent Josephine Infante. Infante. Josephine dent presi- PointHunts Chamber and HPEDC said streets, community’s forplant the signage and streetscaping ofa implementation the Chamber of Commerce was Point Hunts Greater the and HPEDC for the year past ofthe achievements country, Sample said. the across operation in still are locations retail USPS 32,000 Nevertheless, stated. Sample years, two past the dollarshas posted multi-billion USPS nationwide the and change and other factors, lossesof mail due to technologicaling a decline in the volume States Postal in Service United the because essary is see- each forat consolidation.” units of alook taking is doing we are “All meeting. the at stated Sample oneoffice,” close to said. Sample place, take may where consolidation zip codes in addresses all to sent be will that out surveys fill should owners business surveys, oncustomer based solidationat the meeting. Since con- Postmaster Howard Sample Bronx it,said close to made been but has nodecision will for consolidation, mended Office has been recom- take place One of the biggest biggest ofthe One Consolidation is nec- “We have notdecided Photo by Patrick Rocchio Patrick by Photo coming to visit me are folks afewjust occasions, report that on more than not been. have 12 CB in neighbors many wonder to how led but Iam oftragedy. my avoid thus and stop my car friends ablea slower Iwas to pace, at Going I. was I than streets am residential onour fortunate,driving and while faster exceedingly tion that they were moving my by observa- evidenced where they were going, as getto to hurry tremendous who apparently were a in visitors and/or residents local afew ofour with ter “demolition encoun- derby” of asort to party have been faster, Iprobably would worse. fromlision and, quite possibly, ably physical spared unquestion- hour per miles me from a of30 limit speed col-mandated my caron my gas pressure too exerting foot at pedal. injury my without traveling was less Driving than School, High Spellman Cardinal at or residence my to the home driving while sions, occa- separate on three Newsequent to Year’s Day, hood. neighbor- our in prevalent more become and tiplied happen appear to have mul- accidents-waiting-to- these are nothing new. phenomenon ofthis stances Sadly, 12. in- CB in streets own very onour out right checked be neuvers can ing in death-defying ma- ed. disappoint- notbe You will particularly late at night. sometime, 12 Board munity on a streetcars corner at in high Com- outget akick ofwatching speed? Stand who for those alternative expensive aless bly suggest may Ihum- racetrack, the time ornot able to afford either the the cash who are Forthose races. tofaithfully get tune in for the to folks many area, ropolitan New York own our in met- country. Even ofour parts many in following a large really big attraction with RICHARD F. GORMAN I am embarrassed to embarrassed I am driving been I had If I that God I thanked theDuring week sub- As of late, however, engag- cars Speeding NASCAR racing is a BY FATHER Overall, our neighborhood way. their make can trucks and which cars in space roadway constricted and them resulting in narrow of sides both on parked have vehicles motor often too streets residential our somewhat slow.and painfully who walk viduals have in their number indi- than “Yours Truly,” also spry and agile more are en-agers,” “gold- live.where Our they congregate on they streets peers, regularly play and many their with socialize ate and of which recre- to in a center whomof adequate long suffered from the lack programs sters. and oneofyoung- a significant senior citizens as well as considerable population of old. We and young have a population by asubstantial acterized char- It is one offamilies. of people triggers? frequently so and vehiclemotor potentially both ofa operation thoughtless rooms that the careless and to hospitalruns emergency shops, and engage in frantic panies, enrich autobody with auto insurance com- without having to contend do weMoreover, notall can driving? sible reckless and ofirrespon- capital the as branded be to borhood one’s neigh- orneeds wants but who shocking, or more worse far for something areputation garner could toring. with their heavy-footed mo- turns signal to failing and drivers, other off cutting ing through intersections, rally, carelessly proceed- vehicles as at if a NASCAR their jump-starting lights, “Stop”than not signs, combine running who often more speeders, ignoringcally, they are referring red to drive always people “Do quire, like“driving this?’ have area our issues.” in drivers Theydistinct impression that in- Specifi- rather the given been have quick to relate that they Complicating matters, who youth, have Our Our neighborhood is 12 CB that I suppose toring! mo- Happy time! it for this well. do as have to do what hand, job. We, other onthe we shouldYork’s Yes, we should complaint. onthe name our expect Finest New –11” “9 putting and ing when we observe to it by call- sive driving to the Police do report reckless and aggres- their We ours. can in aride folks givesuch to decline and “demolition event or derby” NASCAR a in if as drives ofonewho car the into lawfully. sponsibly and when they away them from car the fail to of keys the drive take portantly, re- im- more and, likewise are behind the steering wheel who get youngsters our that guarantee to act We can road. ofthe rules ofthe all of observant and conscious drivers, prudent and safe well. as dosomething -- must! and -- can 12 ofCB residents Police Officers. We, the dicament into the lap of our indolently throw this pre- we must doso. to light green the notconcerned, the N.Y.P.D. has merely isnity Board Chairman drivers. andhard-hearted and say, suchhard-headed the cops “banging,” as they Hey, Ihave noproblem with traffic safety regulations. ofall and limit speed of the enforcement stricter quire we re- that problem and lice simply is apo- driving legal il- problem ofreckless, the and convenient to aver that safely and sanely. vehicle amotor not operate the driver’s seat if they can- all. They do us to ahazard selves and not belong them- to adisgrace are ers in ours. in a neighborhoodintolerable. It has no and place unacceptable is vehicle such as ofamotortentive operation erwise thoughtless, inat- ways streets. and high- our whom share they with ofthose respectful are and road ofthe rules the who obey drivers cautious and courteous numerous is home or host to far more Until next time, that is get to refuse can We be to strive all We can hand, other the On As far as this Commu- quaint so all It be would driv- selfish Uncaring, oth- the and Speeding 7 BRONX TIMES Jan. 12-18, 2012 BRONX TIMES Jan. 12-18, 2012 8 was vouched as evidence. 22-caliber hand weapon gun. The a with found was man The a year. for jail to heading be could man p.m. condition. stable in reported was victim The shoulder. the to wound a gunshot from suffering was man The male. black old a25 year treated Center Medical Lincoln at staff medical p.m. revolver. 357-caliber loaded found by police in possession of a male The suspectin was court. guilty found if ayear for jail to ing old Hispanic male could be head- p.m. No injuries were reported. above. apartment the from fired been had bullet the that indicated bullet into Officials an apartment. a fired who person the for looking a.m. custody. in person the get to able safely were they but awhile, officials lice respond to the scene. It took po- Team to Negotiation Hostage the cials also requested members of including an Offi- truck. air-bag were neededficers at the scene Additional of- emergency service structure threatening to jump. the on was aperson that learning additional reinforcements after an house apartment requested Emergency personnel at arriving p.m. pending trail. and vouched as evidence for the owner its from removed was tol streets. time This a 25-caliber pis- removed another gun from Bronx officer apolice patrol on While St. a.m. inquiry. the handling are detectives Local back. the to wound abullet from Lincoln Medical Center suffering Hispanic male was to transported of investigators. attention the to came A shooting a.m. arm. the to wound abullet from suffering tal A 20was to transported an area hospi- year amale and head, the to wound let abul- with death to shot was male oldto an area hospital. A Hispanic fe- victim asecond sent and person incident that took the life of one an into looking are Detectives a.m. $150 cash. in with fled culprits unknown The money”. your me give move, don’t “Police males.proached from the rear by two told investigators that he was ap- victim The Spanish. spoke who Onethat stated he officers police to explained tim was robbeda.m. by a person in Spanish – 674 East 136 St. The –674 136 The St. East – 620 East 141 St. Police are are 141– 620Police East St. – 525 East 143 St. A 44 year year 143 A44 St. – 525 East – 951 Hoe Ave. A male vic- Amale – 951 Ave. Hoe WED, DEC. 14TH, 6:40 9:00 13TH, DEC. TUES, DEC.SUN, 11TH, 4:20 DEC.SUN, 11TH, 2:20 SAT, DEC. 10TH, 1:05 SUN, DEC. 18TH, 1:05 WED, DEC. 14TH, 12:05 SUN, DEC. 11TH, 4:00 SAT, DEC. 10TH, 1:00 – Hoe Ave. and Aldus Ave. Ave. Aldus and Ave. – Hoe – Rogers Pl. and East 163 East and Pl. – Rogers – A 46 year old Hispanic Hispanic old year – A46 – 405 Hunts Point Ave. Ave. Point Hunts – 405 – 665 Westchester Ave. Ave. Westchester – 665 40th PCT. 41st PCT. 38-caliber revolver.38-caliber and vouched as evidence was a teen the from Taken away a gun. of possession in was he why judge ic male will be able to explain to a Jessup Ave. A 17 year old Hispan- a.m. stable condition. indicated that the victim was in Officials area. neck the and arm the to wound a bullet from fering suf- was victim male The Center. totransported Jacobi Medical was ashooting of victim The St. p.m. with the inquiry. evidenceto that would find assist hoping expects by conducted was in the chest. A search of the area shot being after died male black into a homicide. A 22 year old looking are investigators Police p.m. 10:05 officer. arresting the by volver was vouched as evidence streets. time This a re- 45-caliber local of off gun another take to were ableenforcement officials p.m. being pistol whipped. required medical after attention three-thousand dollars. The victim at gunpoint masks ski wearing Two males injured. was arobbery of victim robbed the after community Parkchester were dispatched toofficers the a personp.m. of injuries. no Of- were there that indicated ficials register. the from cash in $280 a Family Dollar store taking some robbed culprit unknown The bery. gators learned of an armed rob- investi- after launched was quiry p.m. fled. culprits two the money dollars. the With fifty one-hundred thief searched the victim finding second The culprits. the of one by held be ground the to forced was into their victim’s home. The victim way their pushed Two persons sion. inva- home apush-in into looking are Authorities Ave. – 1229 Franklin prise of four-hundred dollars. enter- acommercial robbed males female with ancommitted armed robbery. A assistance whom persons three for underway from p.m. two – 915 Castle Hill Ave. Law Law Ave. Hill –915 Castle – 1450 East Ave. Police – 3748 Third Ave. A search is is Asearch Ave. – 3748 Third – Edward L. Grant Hwy. and and Hwy. Grant L. – Edward SAT, DEC. 10TH, 3:25 SAT, DEC. 17TH, 10:40 THURS, DEC. 15TH, THURS, DEC. 15TH, 6:45 WED, DEC. 14TH, 11:00 SAT, DEC. 17TH, 7:05 FRI, DEC. 16TH, 9:00 p.m. 8:40 13TH, DEC. TUES, – 1315 Boston Rd. An in- – 1315 An Rd. Boston – Taylor Ave. and Archer 42nd PCT. 43rd PCT. 44th PCT.44th –1270 Ave. Noble gency equipment responded to a.m. indicated. stabbed in the abdomen official been had man Hispanic The tion. Medical Center in critical condi- Lincoln to taken was male old year p.m. reported. the cash register. No injuries were amountunknown of money from an removed thief the gunpoint At robbed a neighborhood bodega. who culprit the for looking are p.m. evidence for the pending trail. as vouched was gun hand er. The same time arrested the gun’s own- revolver the off street while at the a22-caliber took 173 Police St. a.m. NYC. in agun own to cense li- proper the obtain to failed who held as evidence against a person being was pistol 9-mm a time This were able to voucher another gun. officers Police 166 St. East – 366 known culprit. ally abused and robbed by the un- was victim sexu- unidentified The female became a crime victim. ablack that learning after quiry p.m. jail. to heading was pects gun in addition to one of the sus- policesection, had recovered a Highbridge the in over was pursuit were armed with a gun. Once the who males two chased patrol on officers 167 Police West and St. Ave. –Woodycrest 4:55 p.m. dollars.nearly three-hundred with off made thief The a pistol. with armed establishment mercial acom- robbed culprit unknown The male. ablack for look tives as is detec- underway inquiry p.m. professionals. medical by ined exam- being after reported officials body the about wound stab nine from suffering was man Hispanic The hospital. alocal to man old year a57 sent that astabbing into ing look- are investigators Police West. a.m. a revolver. 38-caliber was teen the from Removed Unit. Anti-Crime Bronx the of members Hispanic male was nabbed by A17 old year agun. possessing for illegally cover police officers other teen was arrested by under- a.m. – 1514 Townsend Ave. An- SAT, DEC. 10TH, 8:35 MON, DEC. 19TH, 8:10 MON, DEC. 19TH, 8:00 SUN, DEC. 18TH, 1:10 a.m. 2:05 TH, 17 DEC. SAT, FRI, DEC. 16TH, 11:00 THURS, DEC. 15TH, WED, DEC. 14TH, 6:45 MON, DEC. 12TH, 4:50 SAT, DEC. 10TH, 3:40 – 1024 Balcom Ave. Emer- – Authorities started an in- an started – Authorities – 974 Anderson Ave. A 30 A30 Ave. – 974 Anderson – 257 East 172 St. Police 172 Police – 257 East St. – Webster Ave. and East East and Ave. – Webster – 1227 Webster Ave. An An – 1227 Ave. Webster – 845 Concourse Village Village Concourse – 845 45th PCT. the wound was self-inflicted. self-inflicted. was wound the gressed, investigators learned that pro- inquiry the As leg. left the to wound abullet from suffering tal Hospi- Barnabas St. to taken was male black A16 old year shot. cident where a teenager had been in- an into looking are vestigators a.m. area. head the to wound a bullet from suffering was victim The tion. Barnabas Hospitalin critical condi- Hispanic female was rushed to St. a.m. held as evidence. and vouched was pistol automatic semi- a9-mm time This owner. its another unlicensed gun away from rested ar- four officers 177 Police St. East personsa.m. as they took suspicious. not was death the that indicated Officials expired. baby the where toported BronxLebanon Hospital breathing.ty infant The was trans- to an area hospital having difficul- transported was baby old month p.m. p.m. p.m. as evidenceby police. vouched was gun The pistol. matic possession of a semi-auto- 9-mm in be to found was suspect The line. County Westchester the near arrested was male Ablack Ave. p.m. escaped. culprit The wrist. left and armpit, torso, lower Bullets ripped into the victim’s indicated. officials times three shot was male black old year 48 curred in the Baychester area. A with a that homicide oc- inquiry faced are investigators Police Ave. p.m. hap. mis- vehicle fatal the into looking assisting local detectives as they are Squad Investigation Accident from Highway 1’swoman. Officers Hispanic old a25 year of death the into looking are investigators lice a.m. square Hospital where he expired. Westchester to transported was motorist The attack. heart parent moving an vehicle ap- suffered the of driver the Apparently cars. other into crashed had a vehicle onriving the scene indicated that Neck section. responders First ar- an accident scene in the Throggs – 274 East 175 St. A three –274 175 Athree East St. – Wilder Ave. and Penfield Penfield and Ave. –Wilder – 333 East 181 St. Police in- 181 Police St. – 333East MON, DEC. 19TH, 12:25 2:20 18TH, DEC. SUN, SUN, DEC. 18TH, 12:25 THURS, DEC. 15TH, 1:50 FRI, DEC. 16TH, 10:40 THURS, DEC. 15TH, 11:50 12:00 12TH, DEC. MON, MON, DEC. 12TH, 5:30 – Throggs Neck Bridge. Po- Bridge. Neck – Throggs – Bussing and Gunter Aves. Aves. Gunter and – Bussing – 23 West Tremont Ave. A Ave. Tremont – 23 West – Strang Ave. and Duryea Duryea and Ave. – Strang – Grand Concourse and and Concourse – Grand 46th PCT. 47th PCT. taken into custody without an inju- an without custody into taken was man the before arrived units Additionalgun. police specialized a with armed be might male the that apossibility was there that informed were Authorities tage. hos- child her and awoman hold to decided amale after Squad vice the upon call to fromexperts the Emergency Ser- had officers police a.m. attack. the during damaged was that the piece of equipment city indicated before fleeing. Officials printer out of the employee’s hand computer held ahand knocked prit cul- unidentified The motorist. ent worker was by attacked an appar- city The agent. atraffic of tance came to the assis- police officers p.m. culprit. the for looking are Authorities elevator. building the of wall inner the on placed was swastika was found. emblem The summoned to the elevator where a were incident. Local police officers abias into investigation an ducting are con- trained police officers p.m. handling the inquiry. a and cell phone. Local detectives are cash in $150 a with fled group The culprit. the by assaulted was open. Once inside, the occupant there, the group kicked the door that the person no longer resides told When awoman. for asking adoor on knocked group The ahome. into way their forced who males four the for looking are lice p.m. arrested the other employee. police and slashed was workers the of One duty. on while a dispute into got system transit’s city’s the of employees two that seems It ed by responding arrest- was worker Acity Ave. ton policea.m. officers. cash. $150 about in with Ave Barnes along foot on fled culprit The abag. in cash the put to told was announced a robbery. victim The gunpoint at and abusiness tered en- culprit unknown The twenties. inpossibly his late teen –early male ablack for looking are ties p.m. self-inflicted. was wound the if see to looking Detectives report. are official ported re- was youth black The thigh. to be inner his to wound abullet from in stable suffering found was boy old year condition p.m. as evidence. away from its owner and vouched taken was weapon The streets. Bronx North off gun 22-caliber Police officers this time took a – White Plains Rd. and Aller- and Rd. Plains – White – 3600 Waldo Ave. Specially Specially Ave. Waldo – 3600 – 2420 White Plains Rd. Po- Rd. Plains – 2420 White THURS, DEC. 15TH, 5:50 WED, DEC. 14TH, 4:10 SAT, 12:30 17TH, DEC. SUN, DEC. 11TH, 4:35 SAT, DEC. 10TH, 8:00 SUN, DEC. 18TH, 10:30 SAT, DEC. 17TH, 5:05 – 800 East 233 St. Authori- 233 St. East – 800 – 3310 Kossuth Ave. Local Local Ave. – 3310 Kossuth – 3008 Olinville Ave. A14 Ave. Olinville – 3008 - 3466 Jerome Ave. Local 52nd PCT. 50th PCT. 49th PCT. liamsbridge section. Wil- the in home aprivate aged dam- was fire The afire. in injured being after Center Medical Jacobi to transported was male black old a.m. ward.maternity Olmo carried baby Kaden into the Medical Center where Firefighter Lincoln to off was team rescue the Next white. and pink colored cate lo- could they one only The a hat. They covered the baby’s head with blanket. afoil in him wrapping while mouth infant’s the suctioned team medical The pink. a bright turning started and cried quickly boy infant The delivery. baby the so the firefighter helped weak, too was ease she that medics two the told woman The push. to mother the ordering cord, the cut and clamped Olmo Firefighter prolapsed, was cord umbilical the that Seeing workers. medical two passing needed supplies into the room small the outside remained crew the of rest The bathroom. the placed with the father-to-be inside switched Drebskaya Yanina EMT ambulance crew arrived. Quickly appear. minutes two Within the to starting was baby the as ders, infant’sarriving head and shoul- the supporting was husband Her mother. expectant the was floor bathroom the On members. ily fam- by apartment floor a first the smoke-eatersMedical Technician. Upon arrival, Sarina Olmo, a former Emergency wereof the firefighters lead on One duty station. was 138 fire St. East the into at 83located Engine of crew the 9-1- city’s the 1 center generated a to response for call A birth. giving of process the in was she that out find to shocked was she water, of adrink get to up got lady pecting of a the When mother-to-be. ex- from Enginea.m. 83 came to the aid mid-night. after minutes afew life his lost boy The area. torso the in teen had been shot several times the that indicated Officials shot. being after died youth black old p.m. atrain. by struck been had victim deceased the that learned ficials of- where station the to sponded re- crews Emergency tracks. the on lying found was male black old a25 year after #4line IRT the on halted was Train traffic St. a.m. officers could arrive. officers police local before fled culprit The asummons. issuing of process the in was who worker city of face the in spit culprit unknown The agent. atraffic attacked who son per- the for looking are Authorities p.m. ries being reported. – 843 East 216 A21 year East St. – 843 – Jerome Ave. and East 176 East and Ave. – Jerome SUN, DEC. 18TH, 1:30 5:45 13TH, DEC. TUES, MON, DEC. 19TH, 11:40 SUN, DEC. 18TH, 4:45 SAT, DEC. 17TH, 1:50 – 400 Brook Ave. A16 Ave. year Brook – 400 – 282 East Kingsbridge Rd. Rd. Kingsbridge – 282 East – East 141 St. Firefighters 141– East Firefighters St. Housing Fire Log Fire Transit 9 BRONX TIMES Jan. 12-18, 2012 reason is a lack is a of supportreason from l teachers improve while providing checks while providing l teachers improve Michael Mulgrew President Teachers of United Federation A real teacher evaluationA real system that helps al and balances is a critical step toward stopping the hemorrhaging of our teaching force and and balances is a critical of our teaching force stopping the hemorrhaging step toward that teachers who would help ensure At the same time it effective. making our schools more cannot succeed in the classroom the profession. leave or an open offer to the administration to continue our negotiations on this issue, have We time the administration sat down with teachers It’s even to take it to binding arbitration. and principals to come up with an agenda that will actually learn. help our children Sincerely, More than 66,000 have either resigned or retired since Mayor Bloomberg took control of took control Bloomberg since Mayor or retired either resigned have than 66,000 More the schools. City for a variety of personal and York toughest jobs in New one of the leave Teachers most common single but the reasons, professional supervisors Department and the Education. of their and teachers desperately want to improve is a craft time, over that is acquired Teaching the a better Teachers led to create campaign Federation of the United why That is skills. one that put a priority do their job better. on helping all teachers teacher evaluation system, to D.C. Washington, and in going to The UFT’srole was critical the new in creating system, many Starting last spring, program. Top the Race to the help get federal funds for it through of our members with expertise on the state subcommittees for months in evaluation worked designing the new system. been trying have out the final details of administration to iron with the Bloomberg to work We in meaningful to engage talks about teacher but the administration has refused the new system, Instead it has focused on ensuring unlim- that administrators have and principal improvement. can decisions never it will mean that supervisors’ agree, If we their employees. over ited power would be trueThis rating of if their negative even less overturned. much be properly reviewed, to inappropriately of their refusal changea teacher or a principal to be the result can be proven not properly they have for courses students credit completed. grade or to give a student’s on principals to pressure The administration has put tremendous Make no mistake about it. But any claims of success ring hollow in the light to be successful. make their schools appear and state of national tests that show very for the system whole, as a limited student progress the number of while the high school graduation rate is increasing, that show that measures for college is onlygraduates ready about one in five. The sad truth is that Mayor Bloomberg’s “reform” agenda — raising agenda class size across “reform” The sad truth Bloomberg’s is that Mayor pushing art“warehousing” and the neediest students; closing and the system; schools turning a deaf ear to parents’ test prep; out of the schools to make room for more music and appointing a completely to be concerns; publishing executive unqualified Chancellor made our schools better. — hasn’t New York City its teachers. is losing York New An Open Letter to New York City Parents York Letter Open An to New BRONX TIMES Jan. 12-18, 2012 10 York Metro. 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Some of the benefits of obtaining a membership, which can start as for little as $99 month, a are networkingbi-weekly events, mentoring, coaching, business training, company sports teams, and group benefitsincluding gym membership, airfare, and car rentals. entre- that found have we communities, preneurs and independent professionals smarter better, work and moreefficiently in a collaborative community than they do Yerushalmialone,” said. “When bring you a diverse group of businesses together and provide the tools to support and nurture them, relationships connections develop, are fostered and opportunities result that get companies farther faster.” co- The Manhattan. in incubators ness founder of Sunshine is Joe Raby. “Over the past three years, we’ve The incubator is a business ecosystem, “The opening of the Sunshine Bronx among others. estab- to sector private the with worked provide that incubators business eight lish low-cost office space businesses to new in those growing fields and the turn BankNote building them is the perfect place to foster this type of in- let to innovation the Bloomberg Bronx,” said. “Allowing entrepreneurs to rub enough shoulders and share ideas, in an environment that’s affordable ideas into action, is part a key we’re what of doing to create jobs and diversify York New economy.” City’s Bloomberg said. After being Con- by told build- BankNote the that Serrano gressman ing used to print and money was a former penny Quinn factory, said that since Face- could what consider book was born in a dorm room, and Google should we garage, a in be born in the former penny factory. 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Dauben Joe community, with well-attended ses- gral component of the mathematical the last an few inte- become decades and post-retirement has projects, in of teaching collection tools eclectic mathematics, once an excellent but of history the States, United the “in culture.” and history ofits ing munity’s awareness and understand- the international com- mathematical and for deepening and broadening mathematics, Chinese and Western his to contributions of the“for history honored isbeing Prof. Dauben that in Meetings Boston. Mathematics Joint 5atthe January prize the ceived mathematical scholarship. He re- on the of history mathematics and ety (AMS), an organization focused by Mathematical the American Soci- scholar only every three once years a to presented is award coveted The bert Leon Whiteman Memorial Prize. lege History ofHistory at Science the and ofHistory Professor guished aDistin- W.Dr. Dauben, Joseph Chief of Litigation Train- Attorney Cari E. Ferreiro, District Assistant of vision super- the under 2012 9th, gram Monday, January a one-week pro- training Attorneys. District sistant ofseven new As- hiring the T.ert announced Johnson Bx DA new announces appointments Dr. Dauben receives coveted history award , has received the 2012 AMS Al- 2012 the AMS received , has He is a fellow of the New York afac- also is who Prof. Dauben, that out points also citation The In its citation, the Society notes The new ADAs began began new ADAs The Rob- Attorney District Lehman Col- Law; James E. Hartmann, ForestRasheim Donaldson, University Wake UniversityColquhoun, Seton Hall School Alec law schools: their and of practice. court inal Schoolvation with lectures in crim- combines courtroom obser- ofing. The intensive program Law; covered include Alcoholism and Sub- jobs or upgrade skills. Programs change to wish who those for signed de- are sessions These programs. certificate non-credit ofits several guidance will be providedExpert on sions on Sat., Jan. 21 at 10:30 am. mester free career/information ses- se- spring ofits first the is offering tinuing and Professional Studies Lehman College’s School of Con- tions call (718) 798-7176. reserva- and information further For is$25. cost Road.The Eastchester noon at the manor, Eastwood 3371 Holy Priesthood. the in Faith Restoring be will topic of the Bronx and Westchester luncheon meeting of the 25 Wed., Jan. atthe speaker guest Through Divine Mercy, will be the and founding of director Peace Kathleen Keefe, author, lecturer, Year. Teacher ofthe Outstanding Lehman’s named was 1986 in and lege Foundation from 1998-2000, AwardResearch by Lehman the Col- ships. was He given an Outstanding as a Senior NEHa Fellowship, Guggenheim as well and ACLS Fellow- University)bridge and has received (Princeton) and Clare Hall (Cam- Study Advanced for Institute of the of science. history the in University Harvard from He has degrees Ph.D. and been A.M. his earned a membercum laude, in mathematics,and Claremont College,magna McKenna ofMathematics. History the on Commission International the He also hasTung (Taiwan). in Hsinchu University servedSocial Sciences at National Chiao- as chairman and Humanities for Institute at the of Professor Research wasVisiting he 2010 In 2005. inSpring Professor ing Visit- Kezhen Zhu the was he where the Chinese Academy of Sciences, tute of for History Natural of Sciences member ofand the Insti- an honorary Academy in Rome,of the American ofFellows Society the and Leopoldina The new Assistants new Assistants The The luncheon will be held at from graduated Prof. Dauben * * Serra Club . Her . Her Camden. Law, of School University Rutgers Teesdale, M. gan Me- and Center; sity Law Univer- Southern Hubert, of Law;II, Pace University Sahara School School; Robert J. Logan M. 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Friday, October until 26 from Wednesday, October tional event at each hospital Acquired Infections” educa- Community and Hospital ed the free “Preventing host- Kimberly-Clark, with conjunction in Hospital, Bronx Central North the Jacobi Medical Center and education, staff enhance to dedication and patient care possible best the delivering that. know patients and staff their sure making is Network Healthcare Bronx North the and lives, saving waygo along in can hands your washing gram marked a new era for anew era marked gram further. even plans business the improve help rework and who will ceive access to consultants re- also will Winners Arts. for Endowment the National the and Trust Community New York the from support best prepared plans with the most accomplished for and awarded be will $2,500 of December, five seed grants they already have. In late onassets based plans ness earned-income/busi- ating cre- and ofnetworking art organizations the cultural and artists taught series the ing. Throughout November, new build- at the place take to program official first the Planning Workshop Series”, “Earned-Income its with promise onthis delivered alike. families businesses, and to artists, services and sion ofsupport expan- an bring to pledged move,enue. BCA the With Av- Tremont East on 2700 (BCA) future headquarters Arts’ onthe Council Bronx Square to announce the to Westchester came Chase JPMorgan and Bloomberg BCA conducts Earned-Income Planning Workshop at new headquarters North Bronx Healthcare raises infection awareness A mobile education bus bus education A mobile With a commitment in of task simple The This inaugural pro- keptBCA its word and This past April, Mayor BY VITO SIGNORILE about the latest in best prac- best in latest about the healthcare professionals our among education ing “Continu- Walsh. William seniorNBHN vice president priority,” top ly our said pital, prevention Hos- Bronx Central North is certain- and at Jacobi Hospital and issue in healthcare today a patient. with dealing before hands orher his notwash does a healthcare professional if especially setting, pital infections easily in a hos- these receive can Patients ahospital. inside illness recovering from another while ill extremely become mon way for to patients members. staff and visitors, for shots patients, flu free ciated infections, as well as asso- onhospital knowledge their improve further to audio presentations and eo talk with each other,” Pollan Pollan said. other,” each with talk “But if to opportunities get enough we compound don’t artists Bronx that is me to clear is “What series. ofthe key ingredient other develop it.” help to them we’re going and message that communicate a businessPrograms. “Artists need for Development and rector plan BCA’slen Pollan, di- deputy El- said capitalist,” venture to clearly ora abank to a message communicate to way sional a profes- “There’s experts. marketing and finance instruction from reputable of artists, featuring in-depth advancement professional BCA’s the aid to mission Square. Westchester in vide BCA that will support and of service of awas broader continue part role growth and stability. This to achieve organizational to pro-latest marketing techniques competency, adopt the and financial improve skills, develop business planning organizationscultural to and artists Bronx helped ning Workshop Series” Plan- “Earned-Income The WestchesterSquare. in BCA “HAIs are a prevalent aprevalent are “HAIs com- avery are HAIs Networking was an- was Networking The series reflects HAIs every year in the with deal people 1.7 million over Organization, Health cident. ac- askydiving after center arehabilitation to hospital a from transferred being while HAI developing an passed Josh son his after wife his awaySafe Care Campaign with in the launched HAIs, from 2006 suffered all son, and wife, after HAIs. of severity about the others and spoke staff tohospital the Safe Care Campaign, president of and cofounder Nahum, Armando speaker guest Center, special cal Building 8 at Jacobi Medi- of atrium the in 26, tober ofHAIs.” risk the for controlling tive measure tion prevention is an effec- tices associated with infec- “We will be part of the revi- April. past this new building ofthe announcement at the Center, Writers said Bronx BCA’s of director Romano, tire neighborhood,” Maria on justa public event, it won’t be here onfor goes light the but“When in revival. for cultural theboard en- ters serveslies alike. fami- and artists attract will asmaintain programs the that develop to and resources spring- onthese build to plans BCA Dolen Recreation Center. Owen and Library Free Center,ers Huntington the Writ- Bronx the such as sites, cultural several and growing ethnic diversity a of public transportation, possesses an abundance The neighborhood already Westchestertalize Square. revi- to efforts its in test the to method put this will BCA already-existing assets, from success how garner to here.” doing what is BCA for big picture the That’s ing is building community. dowe’re what then ciations, asso- and institutions local and integrate them with the artists local ofour skills the According to the World the to According father, whose Nahum, On Wednesday, Oc- BCA’s headquar- future taught series the as Just ecarecampaign.org. watch.com, or www.saf- www.HAI- visit on HAIs, term.” long awareness this plate, and we up the stepping are Clark hope to make Jacobiof it. Kimberly- and have to make avoided be we and can tions people aware center. infec- a rehab These to transferred being while HAI ofan because life his lost and recovery to road the on was son “My said. Nahum matter,” asmall considered something that should be not certainly is and grace 40 percent. cut by be can infections and ofdeaths number drastic sanitize their hands, the or wash simply hospitals in else anybody and tors, health professionals, visi- if said Nahum infections. ofthe aresult as die 99,000 nearly and States, United support to individual art- individual to support financial include Services arts service organization. nized nationally as a leading organization. membership vate, non-profit ebrate its 50th year as a pri- Square community. Itopment in the is Westchester devel- business recog- small and assisted with fundraising in these efforts. They have of BCA’s main collaborators some Vacca haveJames been Crowley Councilman and Joseph Congressman tion, Square Merchants Associa- Westchester the Alliance, area. the to customers of new potential influx an bring and nesses busi- local boost will BCA programs, Center Writers as well as expanding Bronx day events in the Square, holi- workshops and certs, continuing to sponsor con- By district. economic brant avi- once what was rekindle ticipation, help will turn, in ganizations. or- community and cultural and artists residents, Bronx willnity.” be With the move, BCA moretalization accessible to of this commu- For more information information For more dis- anational is “This In 2012, BCA will cel- will BCA 2012, In Business Bronx The par- cultural A spike in Center. 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All attendees re- the of one freeceive drink ticket. Byrne Richie Woods, and Albany- Oz Show, Dr. be will Serritella Mark born among those on the winter bill. January – Headliner: 11 Mark Feature: Woods; Tony Serritella; January 25 – Headliner: Kevin Downey, Jr.; Feature: Michael Somer- ville; February 8 – Headlin- er: Richie Byrne; Head- – Feature: 22 February Assad; Brand. Vinnie liner: denly on a trip to Paris and is a permanent now resi- of thedent Bronx he where Crown the in peace in rests of Woodlawn plot Grove the Cemetery not far from to the roaring traffic Webster of location and the Bronx Riv- Avenue he’d think that I Parkway. er prefer he oceans churning violent encountered in his teens. Rowland Hussey August Macy Sr., 30, 1822 March 1877. to 29, 1860. The trendcontinued a and by 1920 fell to 2,797 only now a fraction of its size when is in- main It the was whaling until wasn’t It 1920dustry. again. began H. population the that R. rise to to As and area vacation popular a good number of the rich there. summer have famous and sud- away homes passed he Macy, Meanwhile the popu- he did not want to spend the rest of his The days. catch of each ship was divided among the crew based on the crew- to the of position the man after the owners took assigned sixty to 70% off the was top. Macy forecastle mast and would not be entitled to the least por- was tion of the haul. That trip It netted no whale bone, only seventeen barrels of baleen catch. whale oil and 1428 barrels of sperm oil, a rather meager venturea very lucrative andbe would both his first and last. His next venture would be land-based retail sales. Through trial and er- thatror, would prove quite successful. 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I believecan I safely R.H. Macy’s red star logo a reminder a logo star red Macy’s R.H. dition and of life way which killed began which it a tra- harbor in 1672. The locals of venturing into their their into venturing of whale had the misfortune when a waywardwhen scrub began on Nantucket Island Macy. Macy. name is Rowland Hussey Hussey Rowland is name because R. H. Macy’s full Macy’s H. R. because pher Hussey. I mention that I mention Hussey. pher the settlers was Christo- island in 1659. Another of families settled who on the amongthe original nine The Macy family had been been had family Macy The the fourth of six children. children. six of fourth the chusetts on August 30, 1822, Nantucket Island, Massa- into a Quaker family on on family Quaker a into H. Macy’s youth. Macy’s H. story that originated in R. R. in originated that story it was an it chosen. old It’s individual who knows why individual why knows who their logo but raretheirbut logo is the big redbig star that serves as once. Most also noticed the the noticed also Most once. partment Store at least at partment Store have been to a Macy’s De- Macy’s a to been have readers of this column this column of readers say thatsay most, if not all, BRONX TIMES Jan. 12-18, 2012 28 local families and business- and families local by donated which was food, Raymond students served St. The school students. tary elemen- oftheir courtesy gymnasium, decorated fully beauti- a into welcomed were parishioners and dents celebration. over this special liturgical Fr. Frank Scanlon presided servers. altar and bearers in the Mass as ushers, gift served students The need. giving dinner to those in Thanks- atraditional serve tend the 10 a.m. Mass and to Day at- to Thanksgiving Avenue on Bainbridge on Ann’s Church St. visited students Raymond St. teen holiday season. the throughout spirit and vice, ser- community values, lian strated excellence in Lasal- have demon- alike faculty and Students year. school for the theme annual the “A Year of Excellence” as chosen forSchool has Boys Pena ‘14 and Campus Minister Br. Richard Galvin, FSC ‘82. Br. FSC Minister Galvin, Richard Campus and Pena ‘14 Julio ‘15, Cush Corey ‘12), Reynoso (Luis Santa ‘14, Hernandez Jason ‘14, Gomez Henry Torrie Evans ‘15, ‘15, Dillon Justin ‘13, Hussey (l-r) Andrae included Kitchen Soup Anthony’s St. at students Raymond St. school’s theme of excellence After Mass, the stu- the Mass, After This Thanksgiving, six- High Raymond St. Students, faculty live the helped the soup kitchen cel- soup kitchen the helped week. each people 300 and 150 between en which feeds each year at the soup times volunteer ten to five kitch- ish. St.Raymond students Anthony’swomen par- ofSt. elderly by the organized is and Parkchester day in Satur- every operates that Anthony’s asoup kitchen is 17.Saturday, December St. on Anthony’s Soup Kitchen St. at the assisted Group also Youth Lasallian ofthe bers moving.” truly was meal and Mass the pletely in com- and fully participate to reaction, students the see event“To the hesaid, After them on Thanksgiving Day. joined and project service ty this very popular communi- for students the organized tian Service coordinator, truly alive. spirit of thanksgiving was the entertainment, and ter up. music, With clean laugh- the conducted then and es, St. Raymond students students Raymond St. Students and mem- Chris- Heckmann, Bob over the last eight years.” over last the onthem placed burdens cial finan- of the heroes great assistance to relieve these ers, as well respond- first on9/11 fects as to providingthe catastrophic health ef- educating the public about and awareness “spreading organization committed to anon-profit is Foundation FealGood the ‘85, Giles ganizedute in more 2002 than 30year by items. Charles Or- this and years three past were pating in this drive for able the Raymond have been partici- to at St. staff The Foundation. contrib- FealGood for the sponders re- of9/11 first for children items other toys and chase the Christmas spirit to pur- in together came staff and laughs throughout the day. and smiles many produce used his bilingual skills to he arow as in year third the suitfor Santa the donned ’12 Reynoso Luis attendance. in child atoyeach to uting by distrib- ebrate Christmas In addition, faculty chance. to leave nothing and cess mindedly on student suc- single focus they if levels students achieve at high community, help can their of sort every and kinds, all of schools that demonstrate ed that this year’s winners based organization indicat- Vegas Las School, tary Elemen- Hewetson • Halle Ala. Vernon, Mount School, Elementary • Calcedeaver Mich. Inkster, School, tary • Baylor-Woodson Elemen- are: others The from around the country. selected schools four the oneof was Garcia Daniel SchoolThis year “Icahn 1” Charter led by Principalstudents to high levels. oftheir all educating and achievement gap the ing in our nation that are clos- schools public four yearly year, recognizes ninth its national award, now in ling the Myth Award. The Dispel- ofthe winners 2011 this week announced the lan. Scan- at instructor music tor, Stephen R. Johnson, the ofmusic direc- direction the rehearsals in October under began students The School. High Scanlan at Monsignor classes musicthe history of ofmembers consisting singers by 68 presented was Avenue, mstead concert the Ol- on Church Helena’s St. at Held month. last break day before the Christmas holi- Christmas concert shortly sented their second annual HighScanlan School pre- Monsignor from of seniors Icahn Irecognized nationally Christmas Sale. their gift shop and annual soldin be can that items ways need Avenue, Schurz al- is 2999 of brand new at located Aged, for the Msgr. Scanlan presents Yule show Jeanne Jugan shop gift seeks items The educators work- educators The The Washington D.C. Trust Education The An enthusiastic chorus Jeanne Jugan Home Jugan Jeanne Johnson, Mary Johnson, Johnson, Mary Johnson, violinists: Ragonesi Mary and drums; onsteel Allwood Jolee member, onguitar; Walker, Derek class asenior were Sr. Valorie and Lordi secular. carols, both sacred and portunity to sing seasonal op- everyone the offered and season ofthe message gious that reflected on the reli- presented Christmas music then chorus the audience, aspirited Before guests. many the welcomed Bradley Padilla Emily principal items that you feel might you might feel that items etc. or accessories, collectibles. tagged clothing items, jewelry, specialty sets, electronic items, toys, vention strategies for stu- using data to inform inter- to approach • Athoughtful struction; in- onstrong focus • Alaser Award is: Myth the Dispelling the for winning criteria ofthe ically. Part academ- shine can students all status, socioeconomic that, regardless proof offer schools These of racethe students they teach.” or for pays off smart and hard commitment to working unyielding Their students. the life trajectory of their change literally docan they what that know schools “The educators in these ment is within our power,” gaps and boosting achieve- this work is not easy, closing while showsschools that, tion Trust, Educa- president ofThe “Each Haycock, To quote, Kati ofes; they these overcome them. ignore these circumstanc- don’t They walls. school’s outsidecumstances of the cir- despite challenging els, lev- high to all them teach they because students their for results strong duce ing in these schools pro- Assisting in the concert concert, the To begin If there are any other other any are there If gift include items These who wishes to attend. anyone in the community an annual event, open to be presented will gram as future, this Christmas pro- Christmas spirit. In the way enjoy to a great the message. a Christmas greeting and addressed the guests with warmly Derivan Msgr. tion. presented seasonal narra- students other and drums played conga emy Arroyave Jer- and Leroy Christian two daughters. Students, and wife director’s music and Margaret Johnson, the 329-1800. at (347) donations garding with any questions re- home at the Joanne tact con- unit, nursing skilled home and the benefit frey Litt. Jef- Superintendent of ship leader- the under schools Icahn ofthe all among ists make a difference and teach to passion of the recognition fortion their that organiza- Trust Education ex- the to grateful 1feels Icahn at Team The students. all achievement for and nity opportu- educational ing strategiesful for increas- success- who discussed policymakers and experts comprised of educators, was nation the across from conference participants Achievement,” the Raising and Gaps Closing Chance: theme, “Leave Nothing to ference.22nd annual national con- Trust’s Education The at event award aspecial ing in Washington D.C., dur- Thursday, November 3, on Team Icahn the sented Guided repre- Garcia Principal Laura Longobardo and needed. byintervention programs, as and the rigorous curricula; and rich • Adevotion broad, to and staff; dents and The concert provided provided concert The Reading Specialist, Specialist, Reading 29 BRONX TIMES Jan. 12-18, 2012 Bronx, New York Bronx, • Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY 10461 Bronx, Payment: Calvary Hospital. 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Room” “News Registration: www.calvaryhospital.org registration form from our form from registration forms can be faxed back to forms can be faxed Taught by various Calvary Hospital specialists, the course focuses on, by various Calvary Hospital specialists, Taught and beauty beauty and delivered throughout, faith it was your and care that relieved all my doubts...” From a poem about From St. Barnabas Hospital by Marielly Ramos her baby boy, who delivered Mihaly Ramos Parrilla, in the SBH maternity unit. registration form faxed to you. form faxed registration but is not limited to, topics such as: ‘normal’ grief; multicultural aspects ‘normal’ grief; topics such as: but is not limited to, such as social workers, nurses, chaplains and funeral directors who need nurses, such as social workers, “ Such compassion compassion Such “ – to get the also call (718) 518-2173 to get the due on or before 1/19/12. You may You 1/19/12. due on or before to address bereavement and grief-related issues in their professional lives. Mother/Baby nursing nursing Mother/Baby “A strong and stable stable and strong “A pro- the of part As they spend all their time cry and mothers their with nurs- in kept than babies less eries. • Breastfeeding mothers comes milk their that find is baby the When sooner. in with she can the mother, immediately hear and see the early signs of hunger in her his turning as such infant, (“rooting”) side the to head and making fussy sounds. with work cues subtle These and hormones mother’s the brain to tell her body to start making milk. care is just one of the ways and safe provide to strive we this care during satisfying take us Let time. exciting you! of care tionship education services services education tionship community. this in advan- greatest the is family tage any child said can have,” George Sheldon, HHS acting self- assistant secretary of the Children for Administration grants “These toward Families. and support programs that pro- move parenting, responsible mote encourage healthy relation- job ships and marriage andhelp with families sufficiency and economic stability.” couples special- assist employment gram, ists job and search/placement providing by skill-building counsel- career individual workshops employment ing, and training job referrals. assistance employment “The Sup- by provided component Relation- Healthy porting ships and is a novel possibly better of delivering way this increases it because service, making clear to by motivation provides connections to the benefits employment that children,” addeda couple’s Ph.D., Litzinger, Samantha Clinical program director. There is no community community no is There al times procedures a day for or rest periods. care nursing Mother/Baby • been have rooming-in and shown in many studies to ac- following: the complish • Decrease rates of infection newborns in • Improve newborn weight early crucial the at gain stages • Increase mothers’ satisfac- re- they care the with tion ceive • Improve mothers’ confi- dence in their ability to care theirfor babies • Improve rates of successful breastfeeding • Both mothers andbabies room- they when better sleep are Newborns together. in more easily soothed when on the belief that relationship relationship that belief the on skills can be taught, that employment services are best delivered in a family-friendly manage- case that setting, andment support services engagement maintain to help in the program and that cou- therapyples’ is needed for of levels highest at couples distress.” with a greater need rela- for program education tionship na- the with Bronx, the than rate, poverty highest tion’s the highest child poverty rate and the median lowest house- income.hold Only of 37% in live Bronx the in children and family married-couple a a with reside children of 63% single In 2006, mother. funded theby federal government’s Children for Administration and Families, Be- University (UBA) Associates havioral established a Supporting Healthy Marriage program waswhich also selected as a To government study. for site date, UBA has enrolled 1,133 married couples (the highest among recruitment of rate all to sites) the due enormous need and demand rela- for ore’s Healthy Relationships Relationships Healthy ore’s

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IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR COORDINATOR IMPROVEMENT Monteﬁ ing taken to a nursery sever- 24 hours a day, instead24 hours of be- a day, “room-in” with their mothers mothers their with “room-in” tal also means that infants care at St. Barnabas Hospi- Barnabas St. at care cared several for mothers. Our program model is based nursery while another nurse Ph.D., vice chairman of UBA. chairman of vice Ph.D., cared several for in babies a homes,” said Scotthomes,” Wetzler. al model, where one nurse and to maintain more stable stable more maintain to and instead of thebaby, tradition- ter parents their for children cares both for mother and relationships, to become bet- become to relationships, nurse same the that means to form and maintain better better maintain and form to maternity patients. This help coupleshelp understand how Baby” nursing care to our to continue our mission to is pleased to offer “Mother/ ployed. unemployed and underem- and unemployed ployment services to help the the help to services ployment in distress and provide em- offer counseling to couples couples to counseling offer conflict management skills, conflict management teach communication and stability. The programstability. will achieve familyachieve and financial children, helping them to and unmarried with couples psychologists, to married to psychologists, provide workshops, led by Montefiore to continue to dren in the Bronx. Bronx. the in dren low-income couples with chil- with couples low-income and relationship education to continue providing marriage marriage providing continue Children and Families, to Services, Administration for for Administration Services, federal Health and Human Human and Health federal a $2.4 million award from the Medical Center has received Associates of Montefiore Montefiore of Associates

35 BRONX TIMES Jan. 12-18, 2012 Photo by William Thomas Continued page on 37 “Apache is and will “Apache forever media platforms. Vaughn be coach my and father,” introduced “He email. via said the basketball was and to me driving force behind success. my about me He helped mom raise my and dis- taught he spent every day cipline me. We and together was life basketball. and Apache AAU andmy high school head coach first — my and only coach until I arrived Rutgers. at He was a selfless man took on a fa- who ther me because for role I didn’t “He basically introduced Prince was at Nazareth prac- JAMAAL WOMACK...... PAGE 36 WOMACK...... PAGE JAMAAL “The streak continues. Once again we proved why why proved we again Once continues. streak “The SCANhas success. a recipefor Hard work, Team dedication champi- another us and team won work onship.” us to AAU, taking us out of New Sky. New cago of out us taking AAU, to us this every- to us introducing York, basically “He said. Prince thing,” overseas us.” made back head tice Thursday to and Friday, but has upset toweekend. miss She’s Pas- chall’s funeral and wake, which are scheduled tentatively next for Friday glad and but Saturday, to week. this process the with help was but stuckVaughn in Italy, has been omnipresent on social “We feel“We like we it to owe Murry at starred Prince Wings Academy’s Jaequan Brown had 13 points and 13 53-46 rebounds in Friday’s win over St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) in the third-place game in the STOP-DWI Holiday Classic. of national exposure playing playing exposure Princehim,” The told Post on both “We feel likeFriday. we we’re position the in be wouldn’t him.” without in national Bergtraum and got her first taste of Exodus Paschall’s for ball travel Vaughn team. Paschall for played Vaughn Rutgers. St.at Michael Academy and with to Exodus. Both ended earning up scholarships Lib- the for York plays New now erty while and Princein Italy, inplays Turkey and the for Chi- BY MARC RAIMONDI MARC BY BY ZACH BRAZILLER ZACH BY Continued page on 37 Apache Paschall’s two great- Epiphanny stars WNBA Wings fast start Academy’s With Gomez nursing a bad – needed we what “That’s After a quiet first two days Key performance Key in STOP-DWI tourn STOP-DWI in WNBA stars Prince, Vaughn give back to former coach former to back give Vaughn Prince, stars WNBA Wings supporting cast takes third takes cast supporting Wings est success stories are leading the charge to raise a prop- for money er burial. Prince and Kia have Vaughn taken to Facebook and Twitter to urge people to donate wake to a fund of coach’s for Nazareth late the amount and funeral. The two also plan on undisclosed an giving tomoney the cause. Prince flew where Turkey, from week this in overseas,she plays get the to help process rolling. this season was built on Justin Jenkins and Steven Gomez emerg- ing as elite seniors. Friday’s 53-46 Aquinas Thomas St. over victory Holiday STOP-DWI the in (Fla.) Classic third-place game was a everyone else.about miss didn’t back and Jenkins points) (10 cramps, Jaequan by Wings slowed sure Brown and Marvilio Berroa made beat. Brown, a Rice transfer who has come on of late, had 13 points and 13 rebounds while the multi- talented Berroa had points, 11 five rebounds and three assists. Not to added Damian Davis forgotten be nine points and six rebounds. beenwe’ve preachingbalance Wingsall coach Billy year,” Turnage said. “I think those two did they guys [Brown like and be Berroa] are ca- to performing of need pable we what tonight on a night-in, night-out That’s prove to have basis. They ... successful. they can third and fourth scor- ing only going us. options and for It’s Justin for easier life make to Steven.”

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Giants-Jets 17 Week Boston-NY Twice the Raiders were Tight Kevin end Boss false- Lamarr Houston was penal- Scott Ostler (SF Chronicle) Santa and his helper the The Jets ended their disap- The Giants (9-7) stepped up rivalry kindling rivalry double-dipped - flagged two for proximately per never season. ers drive. That should happen ap- happen should That drive. ers started on the first of a Raid- play break a pass. up spiking the ball after helping helping after ball the spiking ized in the second quarter for for quarter second the in ized down. that went for a (disallowed)that for went touch- game on a fake field-goal attempt attempt field-goal fake a on game ers werepenalized of delay for are highlights: a few “The Raid- dumbest team in football. Here wrote that the Raiders are the than I had been writing. if I could write more Raider info world’s tallestworld’s elf- Mikey asked quit on them. on quit teammates complained that he he that complained teammates Holmes was benched his when was intercepted 3 times. Santonio 19-17. Sanchez had 2TDs19-17. also but pointing year by losing to Miami Miami to losing by year pointing 3TDs. Umenyiora had 2 sacks.Umenyiora Eli had 76 and Victor Cruz had 176. 6 for forced fumbles. caught Nicks 6 for The D had 6 sacks, 1int, and 2 Dallas to 49yds on the ground. passed 346yds for while limiting 14. They rushed14. 106yds for and to defeat the Cowboys (8-8)31- BRONX TIMES Jan. 12-18, 2012 36 at FunSport Jr. Gibbs Pros, at FunSport play to backcourts dynamic most oneofthe Gibbs. As Temple phy teammate with the season’s Co-MVP tro- heshared as again honored time to waste before being first. academics keeping to commitment program’s ofthe example another just as this Forde stressed Jason coach SCAN season. rigorous ofthe demands the meeting lence yet still excel- academic achieving ovation for a standing received (97) Aiken Bryce and (93) thony Boateng manuel Chukwu An- (88), grade-point-average), Em- team. Sterling Hewitt (85 HonorRoll the to named eight players were SCAN’s ofTeam four as start great ago. weeks two Tourney Jr. Inc. Pros Funsport the of thisteam year’s walked away 14U the as with SCAN for Team all hardware at Truman 21at the Saturday, January High Schoolgram will commence on pro- instruction 7 baseball gym of4through ages the tween session. through 16 have will their of13 ages the between ers play- 3p.m.,to registered 1 from gym same at the Avenue. Allerton and Road Avenue Hill EGun off is located atMichelangelo 2545 which gym Guntherto 1:30 noon from on Saturdays p.m. whichtraining, be at held will the the attend can 12 9 through I.S. 144 of ages the players between 14, registered January underway. now are sessions clinic ball season 2012 base- League sweeps tourn sweeps 2012 season baseball clinic Team SCAN Team Co-op CityCo-op Little League Aiken would have little have would little Aiken a to gotoff night The Christmas came early Registered players be- players Registered Also on Saturdays Effective Saturday, Little City Co-op The Coach Jamaal Womack King Street Kings. over the win 59-47 SCAN’s Team to determination bringing performance, a 12-point with high party coming-out his energyspectively. Kyle had Elliot re- add 14 points, 13 and and dunk. putback emphatic for an paint the ing through the middle of which soar- included test, on to score would McClean Clean. go Unique Mc- wing do-it-all 14 inwith the con- play first its opened SCAN of an the entire contest. flow and tempo the trolled alley-oop Team con- SCAN Team buzzer, final the to tip-off the from where game, championship toyears. itsmaturity well beyond of marks season, out the their through- poise and control showed great Aiken and WWW.COOPCITYLL.TK. orvisit 379-8242 (718) call apply. welcome to sions are divi- all in coaches and ers 4p.m. to Community Center from 1 17, room LL Loop Dresier or at the hours struction in- the during locations clinic at two either onethe onSaturdays ongoing is season baseball 2012 CCLL season. spring 2012 for the preparation in and techniques of baseball skills fundamental of the inforce the development re- and teach to is clinics field. (track/football/baseball) on the side of the athletic gym entrance is located from 10 a.m. to noon. The Continued on next page on next Continued After the victory, the After would Gibbs Aiken and Then it was on to the For more information information For more Volunteers for manag- for the Registration ofthese purpose The sophomore forward. sophomore brother, aversatile Bashir, younger talented join his New Year, to the time in after PSAL by the cleared was and at Kennedy tered regis- immediately and ing Thanksgiv- after shortly left He opportunities. lege col- his improve (N.C.) to Heights for Kestrel AA) 7-2 Bronx (9-4, Kennedy left Marist, and Manhattan State, Hofstra, Fordham, Iowa Rutgers, from interest never back. looked and Baltazar, Louis and vis 3-pointers from Alfonso Da- lighted by four straight it went on a 16-0 run,point in high- the fourth quarter, ing by five points at one Trail- presence. new inside brand and quarter fourth the to start itsfurious to Kennedy prevailed thanks Gompers star Carlos Galan, before.” dothat anyone who could “We have didn’t rebounds. seven grabbed and points 12 scored and game the half who played roughly Muhammed, of said Mathis season. Knights’ best victory of the the over Gompers, red-hot victory road 84-76 thrilling a was result The inside. score and paint the protect able was to Kennedy turn, re- forward’s senior 6-foot-7 the In that. all changed said. coach legendary the Madison Square Garden,” the team that played at best. league’s the beat to unable and perimeter the from games hoisting up shots entire spending defense, little playing Knicks: the to reminiscent but eerily was F. coach’s Kennedy hopes, John capable ofthe seem didn’t team his season, habits Formuch it. ofthe which in- team the like notplay Garden, Square sion to is get to Madison Late Christmas Gift Muhammed returns to lead Kennedy to Madison Square Garden BY ZACH BRAZILLER The two Ahmeds, Mu- Ahmeds, two The drawn who has Ahmed, Despite points 42 from play inside,” can “He Muhammed Ahmed’s to “We similar were mis- Mathis’ Johnny that gave Mathis a reason paint, the in and perimeter the hoop, from the through in which the ball went way But the it was scored. Knights seven different In the fourth quarter alone, 18. with by led Davis points, finished with at least nine players nedy. different Six wasn’t aproblem for Ken- We didn’t.” place. tributions from over all the gotalot ofcon- “They said. much,”ways too Jackson al- is quarters four for you ting up points in bunches. feared as his star was put- Jackson Ned what coach is –which run onits by going advantage took – Kennedy to tire in the fourth quarter seemed Galan dribble. the off defenders Kennedy past whipping script, the ping in the third quarter by flip- jump shots. He had 10 more mostly onpoints in the free first half throws and this said. like Dwight [Hardy],” Ma- some ofin the lane. my ball3-pointers and soft runners feathery junior’s 2-5) (7-5, players,feet with home crowd onits his had each John’s, St. from offer arship of Gompers recently junior, The who pickedliance. up bril- Galan’s –nullified ers a schol- shooting – it hit 13 3-point- with Kennedy’s outside He’s leader.”us. agood running and he motivates always to keep us tells “He play to want us hemakes tice, harder,” Bashirplayers in the paint. bigger against game entire said. the notspend and position wing natural play his could he –it back meant brother older have to his red in est and happi- the was assists, three steals four rebounds, 12 whoBashir, 14 had points, finished. and ball the uted distrib- rebounded, shots, side thelittle arc. They a did Bashir, and hammed bit blocked of everything in- Balance, indeed, carry to him ask “To 22 in poured Galan meof reminds “He play,Their combined prac- in “He’s tough his return for the Knights, who topped Gompers, 84-76. Gompers, topped who Knights, for the his return in rebounds seven and points 12 had Ahmed Muhammed Kennedy’s pleased to see the new play- the see to pleased bigplay boys.” the to what we need hammed’s] “[Mu- said. ence,” Mathis we hadto smile. no inside pres- Muhammed was “We but gotshooters, ble of going very far.”ble very ofgoing ent,” “We’re capa- hesaid. round. second the past get to failed has Kennedy seasons, previous two his by. he’s ers In surrounded “There’s alot oftal- “There’s Photo by Denis Gostev Denis by Photo 37 BRONX TIMES Jan. 12-18, 2012 As of late Friday night, will team JV boys The McCleanwould be rector Rochelle Murphy told The Post on Friday that she had a formal sent request to Ford a Bishop forfeit for CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens Thursday’s regards to with game that was not played. pulled also King the Christ Monday out of Saturday’s league on on CK plans Murphy and game for the to thing same the filing league morning. there was Satur- still a question as play to Nazareth would whether to team a have its Home- 5 p.m. for day at coming. teams Multiple de- after invitation the clined Christ the King pulled out. 12:30 at play and p.m. the Med- against varsity boys gar 2:30 Evers at p.m. in what was supposed to be It’lla tripleheader. be the first time the varsity boys after Paschall’s team plays death. 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He loved me and oftentimes, seemed know to with- thinking was I what me sayingout a word.” death. coach Kelley Ron said got Vaughn and Prince assistant with contact in Paschall’s immediately Best Lauren of tragic the heard they when news legendary the Tuesday, On arrest cardiac of died coach age 38at after battling a form of skin cancer for four months. To give donations click here or visit facebook. com/honorapache. their for them of both the show successes in life and I’m to very and happy of proud back Kelley said. their loyalty,” … “I’m of them proud and come all the kids. All of them have support.” versy swirling Friday with the two games following P Impress Your Your Impress Friends Trivia Friends Jim(ESPN.com) Caple April 8: Following an- June 19:In the most Wings will have more the show gonna “We’re This came from Scott Scott from came This The Year That Wasn’t That Year The blush.” looked back at some occur- some at back looked hap- have might that rences 27: “March (NOT): pened John CalipariKentucky’s completes of the one most turn- coaching amazing arounds in history he when reaches the Final Four just years after the what official NCAArecord books shows UM- at seasons winless as ass and Memphis. other test PEDs, positive for Manny Ramirez a receives 100-game suspension but he doesn’t notice. golfing extraordinary performance since Tiger theWoodswon 1997 Mas- ters, 21-year-old Rory McIl- ralliesroy from his crush- ing collapse Augusta at in eight- an up piling by April an shooting and lead stroke sec- the at 16-under-par finishes historic He Open. U.S. Jong- Kim to however, ond, il, shoots 52-under who with 31 holes-in-one.” Christgave the King, ar- the in team top the guably state, allcould it handle in the semis and took care of Aquinas despite its best havingplayers off days. opportunities to show it can be elite programs. means It Friends Central (Pa.) in the fifth annual Villa Holiday Day, Classic Year’s on New a showcase featuring the best teamscity’s against its counterparts. Philadelphia Luther Martin on Then, meets Wings Day, King Jr. Jersey St.New powerhouse Prep. Benedict’s country can we what do,” Brown said. Ostler (SF Chronicle): “ The last NFL to play player without a helmet? Plas- Dick man, Chicago Bears end, Dec. 21, 1941. He caught two passes 48 for yards that day against the Giants. Plas- ser- the into went then man vice, and helmets became mandatory in 1943.” What He He What Learned In 2011 They need other play- other need They Chandler me DID show (Hamp- Molinaro Bob It’s never been eas- “Me and Marv talked like Wings Brrown felt are, untilyet, but I’m do I 20-25 see we’ll thinking wins. ersbeside Anthony and Stoudemireto put points on as well as four well as board the someone to make penetra- down tions. pulled He Lak- the against something ers. boardsoffensive and had free14 throws. He has to do that every game. tonRoads.com) sent along “Foot- thoughts: these ball fum- don’t players ble anymore. They “put t h e August’sEast Coast earth- A b a lquake San wasn’t Andreas’ l (OOOF) ofault. n Marty Schot- semi-retired t h e tenheimer is a better coach g r on guys the of o some than u n d .the ” sidelines Sunday afternoon. The the than worse thing only good Red Sox falling apart in as September is every other nearly p r is o b lAs an NFL rookie, e Cam m th Newton people i most nas he said he was and a lot than better t h e ought. w o r l d anier for NFL . quarter- b a c k dealings backroom The t o college with associated c oconferencerealignments m p l e twould make Tony Soprano e a p a s s . Wings’ first five points of of points five first Wings’ a on quarter, fourth the basket inside and a 3-point- to The give Bronxer, school 43-29 commanding lead. a enabled TurnageIt to rest Jenkins and Gomez much out quarter. fourth the of come to have last it about and this morn- We ing: and strong play since Jus- tin and been Steven have doing all Brown the work,” said. “When me and him are rolling the team is real dangerous.” acquitted itself well this week. rallied It to beat Dixie Heights, a quality Kentucky round, first the in team A-Rod’s Knee Playing in front of Walt Walt of front in Playing seem MLB-MD’s The Still, different how is MD German the Is If a treatmentis too The Knicks started the they know who I don’t “You always want always “You Berroa five scored Different Knicks Different cure post-lockout stresscure dis-post-lockout muscle- the “all-new,’’ order, squeaked Knicks flexing 106-104 a out victory against the Paul Pierce-less Celt- Madisonics yesterday at Garden. Square (Mat- and Monroe, celebs Earl Frazier, B-list of raft a thew Modine, anyone?), and the Knicks a 17-point blew home, at lead negative first-half a luck of ounce every needed a n d s t r e having n g t h be to treat- A-Rod’s to reaction ment. As near as I understand it, they’re saying, “I know anythingdon’t about wrong.” you’re it, but the from treatment this in done being things same States? the something little a putting extra in the mix the way Victor Conte did? probably it true, be to good is. The chances might be the getting as good as just six winning numbers in n e x t w e e k ’s l o t t o d r ashortened season w by scor- i n g . ing 106 pts. In beating- YES, BEATING THE CELTICS. Then they went out west and War- the to loss a in 78 in put riors, with David Lee, and 82 in a loss to the Lakers. establish themselves. Tur- themselves. establish nage spoke to his players night Thursday hotel the in and again Friday morning about forgetting about the loss and turning all their attention to Aquinas. withgold, but this team it’s learningabout and growing and getting the better,” coach said. “For them to be able to bounce back – I don’t but well, played we think we played well enough to win – is in key our growth development.” and the in late points straight first half to Wings give (11- a 29-211) halftime. lead at Brown, in turn, scored

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Pipe Dreams: A-Rod’s knees; Knicks different Dreams: A-Rod’s Pipe Supporting cast carries Wings into third place third into carries cast Wings Supporting Stern could wanted have to that was everything David David everything was that the Celtics. the they are finally better than Frauds. The Knicks think Make the for Big Apple way friends from New York. York. New from friends ing from your obnoxious obnoxious your from ing months, of chest-thump- for some weeks, maybe way, but brace but yourselfway, like the Jets are of the out and like didn’t it. looks “It the rebirth of the Knicks (Boston Globe) witnessed witnessed Globe) (Boston b u t m o r e a p l a y e r s ’ t h i n g . 35 page From it was anything Fewell did did Fewell anything was it against Dallas. think I don’t though the Giants D did well with Steve Spagnuolo even even Spagnuolo Steve with Coordinator, Perry Fewell Fewell Perry Coordinator, ants replace, Defensive Defensive replace, ants Giants, and Patriots.” and Giants, season versus the Eagles, Eagles, the versus season boys andboys Jets) are 0-8 this brothers’ teams (the Cow- ing QB) column: “The Ryan weekly TMQ (Tues. Morn- passed this along in his his in along this passed Raiders.” so rare ... except for the the for except ... rare so those 12-man penalties are which waswhich too bad, because clined the 12-man penalty, penalty, 12-man the clined on the field. TheChiefs de- illegal and block 12men a punt return, they had an infractions On on one play. From page 35 page From an opportunity to further further to opportunity an fourth quarter – and blew – it was– it tied entering the it wasit a winnable game emotional. The Wings felt loss to Christ the King was was King the Christ to loss for Wings. Thursday’s 76-65 had to bounce back.” and had fun,” he said. “I heart there out and went also had two steals. few offensive rebounds.few He ers inside and a snuck for grams, a pair hit of 3-point- Division I mid-major pro- mid-major I Division attention of a handful of guard, has who drawn the alive. The 6-foot-4 shooting shooting 6-foot-4 The alive. Binghamton, BerroaBinghamton, came BRONX TIMES Jan. 12-18, 2012 38 kind of program we want to has Bridge The model the that advanced Ithink step.And important an is it small, may sound stated. here Carrion a lot ofprogress,” “So, is seeing we are and state the 17 the units, Services, Homeless ment of Depart- HPD, Authority, while New Yorkthe Housing City partners: local our with and partnership with the VA, rion said. to strong partnerships, Car- possible due made was and veteransing in housing homeless around HUD is experienc- dicative of the kind of turn in recent years, From page 1 page From ing, per zoning regulations. regulations. zoning per ing, hous- affordable aside as ing build- residential a potential if they space buildable lowed more decide to setdistrict.” part of 1 page From Ground broken for veteran housing 40 Bruckner Boulevard parcel for sale;residential, commercial area “We have bolstered our our “We have bolstered in- are new units These A developer would be al- A developer be would shelters and an intake cen- dedicated two veterans,with among homelessness ing massive strides in end- Bridge. The to according tions, with mental health condi- individuals homeless cally facility VA, Bronx at the the and will and community the in vices accept out for ser- referred be will chroni- tenants the and services be on-site case management will There Bridge. The to according space, reational outdoorrec- and room, dry laun- kitchen, asmall with room acommunity include should amenities complete, support.” tail space and diversity.” and space tail more development, more re- shopping, more businesses, retail. and commercial for ground-level space create hope that a developer would The city has made made city has The is building the When “We’d like to see more more “We’d see to like Lofton also expressed An aerial shot of the 40,251-square-foot lot, with 290 feet of frontage on Bruckner Boulevard. Boulevard. Bruckner on offrontage feet 290 with lot, 40,251-square-foot ofthe shot aerial An planning to open. in the borough the agency is for veterans residences two Bathgate Avenue is one of at 2265 project the Bridge, dothat.” to forts ef- continuing our in asset and this should be another lessness among veterans, streetparticularly home- homelessness, ending in alothave ofprogress made “We groundbreaking. the after said forts,” Diamond we hope will help that many among project in our ef- mond said. erans Administration, Dia- conjunction with the Vet- Homelesster that the Department of Services runs in Burns said. “Residential, “Residential, said. Burns people looking at it already,” space. for the the head,” with his wish list on it “hit Lofton said Knakal, for Massey sale the handling According to The The to According “Obviously, this is one “There’s quite a few afew quite “There’s broker the Nick Burns, site as a “hodgepodge of of site a“hodgepodge as property. He described the ofthe owner current the well.” endas mercial some interest on the com- There’s developers. been ing mixed use, affordable hous- Ground was broken on new homeless housing for veterans at 2265 Bathgate Avenue Friday, on 6. Bathgate 2265 at forJanuary veterans housing homeless new on broken was Ground Burns did not disclose notdisclose did Burns vacant. vacant. delivered be can parcel the pire in the near future, so ex- to set are leases all edge that to the best of his knowl- but said land, onthe rently cur- structures,” industrial commercial structures and area.” that’s on the market in the site largest the is know, this I as far as community. And want to “They said. haveBronx,” Burns a 24/7is to create a gateway to the vibrant Photo courtesy of Massey Knakal. Knakal. 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