Aug. 28-Sept. 3, 2015 Your Neighborhood — Your News® 75 cents SERVING THROGGS NECK, PELHAM BAY, COUNTRY CLUB, CITY ISLAND, WESTCHESTER SQUARE, MORRIS PARK, PELHAM PARKWAY, CASTLE HILL LEGIONNAIRES’ SOURCE FOUND Opera House cooling system identifi ed
BY JAIME WILLIAMS in a cooling tower. outbreak source; inadequate The largest outbreak of People contract the dis- maintenance and inadequate Legionnaires’ disease in the ease when they breathe in a levels of biocide may have city’s history has been de- mist or vapor containing the contributed, according to the clared over, and the source bacteria. statement. has been identifi ed. With extensive sampling The hotel has cooperated City, state and federal of cooling towers and testing fully with all agencies in- health offi cials announced of Legionella bacteria, the volved in the investigation, on August 20 that the Mott laboratories have matched has cleaned and disinfected Have-based outbreak origi- the Legionella strain found its tower, and is working nated in the cooling towers of in the Opera House Hotel with the Health Department the newly refurbished Opera cooling tower with the strain on long-term maintenance House Hotel. found in patients. that is consistent with indus- Since the outbreak began Further investigation by try standards. on July 10, 124 people fell ill the Health Department sup- A statement from the ho- with the form of pneumonia ports the conclusion that this tel in the wake of the news and 12 died. No new cases cooling tower was the source said the fi ndings were “disa- were identifi ed after August of the outbreak, according to pointing.” 3. a statement from the mayor’s “It’s particularly disap- The disease is caused offi ce. pointing because our sys- Twisting The Day Away by the Legionella bacte- The Health Department tem is two years old, has the ria, found in water, which continues to investigate the most up-to-date technology Angelina Hernandez twirls a hula hoop at the 3rd Annual Cruger- can grow to unsafe levels in circumstances that led this Mace Back to School Block Party. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co warm environments such as cooling tower to become the Continued on Page 83
BACK-TO-SCHOOL#MJIS5DH@N "?Q@MODNDIB4PKKG@H@IO FREE INSIDE Armed robbery at TN deli BY ROBERT WIRSING suspects made off with $1,300 store pretending to be a cus- BACK-TO-SCHOOL An armed robbery at Green in cash, about $600 worth of tomer. Apple Deli in Throggs Neck scratch-off NYS Lottery tick- A second man approached SUPPLEMENT has shaken the community to ets, a carton of cigarettes and Aloudy from behind, grip- its core. the cashier’s iPhone 5 and his ping a black semi-automatic Back-To-School Pages 37-48 On Monday, August 24, iPad Air before fl eeing east- handgun and pressed it into at 2 a.m., Imad Aloudy, 22, bound on Lafayette Avenue, his back warning him not to 9KI 98:BKFJ:?FFC#DFEK?OOÆOO#)'(, ( the deli’s cashier, was work- the same direction they ap- move. ing when three men wearing proached from before entering The gunman directed hooded jackets and face masks the establishment. Aloudy to stand behind the held him hostage as they Aloudy, a Throggs Neck deli counter as his backpack- robbed the store. resident, said he was away wearing accomplice armed During this incident, one from the counter repairing the with the same type of weapon of the gunmen pistol whipped store’s coffee machine when jumped over the store counter Aloudy before the trio made two men entered the store. and twisted the security cam- off with a backpack full of sto- One of the gunmen car- era around to face the wall len items. rying a big backpack closed before raiding the store’s two According to a NYPD the front door as a third man spokesman and Aloudy, the stood at the far corner of the Continued on Page 83
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2 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 BTR Riders depart the BX5 bus at the Pelham Bay Park stop. Photo by Walter Pofeldt Bx5 bus extended for the weekends
BY PATRICK ROCCHIO Bay Park to The Mall at Bay Plaza on The city’s newest indoor mall is weekends,” she stated, adding “We ap- now open to any Bronxite that can plaud NYC Transit president Carmen reach the #6 IRT train. Bianco for making it easier and more The BX5 bus is being extended on convenient for our neighbors in the Same people. weekends to Co-op City’s Bay Plaza south Bronx to reach the mall.” retail hub from Pelham Bay. The MTA’s fast response to the Offi cials at the company that man- mall’s transportation concerns could Same benefits. ages Bay Plaza Shopping Center, Pres- impact the Pelham Bay business area, tige Properties, lauded the move. some believe. The Metropolitan Transportation “Shoppers who don’t drive need Now better with Blue. Authority stated that the new week- buses to access local shopping areas,” end schedule would be providing a said Jordan Treibert, former board ‘one-seat’ ride from southern Bronx member at the Pelham Bay Mer- communities to the mall beginning chants Association, who said Pelham on Sunday, September 6. Bay merchants had to wait two years On October 1, HealthPlus Amerigroup The extension starts at Pelham for the MTA to address their needs. will become Empire BlueCross Bay Station for local riders. “Meanwhile, you have a shopping Meanwhile, some merchants in center with plenty of parking and the BlueShield HealthPlus. Pelham Bay are irked over the fact MTA provides access there almost that it took almost two years and a immediately,” he concluded. huge fi ght to get a new bus line to re- Another local businessperson place the old BX14 bus, and other im- and PBMA member, Lucia Mariani provements, while this new extension of Lucca Restaurant in Pelham Bay, to the Mall at Bay Plaza seemingly said that lack of foot traffi c on com- came with relative ease. mercial corridors is causing business According to the MTA, the addi- to suffer. tional BX5 buses address a new tran- “I feel like when it suits (the sit need, with the expanded Mall at MTA’s) purposes then they move, but Bay Plaza opening in August 2014 when it is for members of the commu- bringing new jobs and more shoppers nity, they really don’t care,” she said, to the area. adding “The MTA is more responsive The change on the BX5 was an- to big corporations and not smaller nounced in June, less than a year af- businesses.” ter the opening of the new Mall at Bay Mariani predicted certain shop- Plaza. pers will now bypass local restau- “As a result of keeping close watch rants and businesses because they on changing ridership trends and lis- can shop and dine more easily at Bay tening to our customers, this service Plaza. enhancement will improve weekend Taking still another view was the service and provide south Bronx res- East Bronx Traffi c Coalition, a consor- idents with a direct link to a major tium of local civic groups studying the business and retail destination,” said effects of increasing vehicular traffi c. Carmen Bianco, New York City Tran- Robert Barbarelli, EBTC member, sit president, in a statement. stated that the group was pleased to Easier access to the mall, whether hear about the BX5 extension because healthplus.amerigroup.com it is for shopping, dinning or enter- Co-op City has been under-served in tainment benefi ts all involved, includ- terms of public transportation for Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus is the trade name of HealthPlus, LLC, ing people who work at the mall, said many years. an independent li ensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield sso ia on Maranda Ashkar, director of mall “The extension will not only bet- management for Prestige. ter serve the residents of Co-op City, To learn more about applying for health insurance including Child Health Plus “We could not be more pleased that but it will also reduce traffi c and in- and edicaid through State of Health, The cial Health Plan New York City Transit will be extend- dividual vehicle use in the area,” he ar etplace, isit nystateo ealth ny go or call ing the BX5 bus route from Pelham stated. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 3 around town Your Neighborhood — Your News by Patrick Rocchio
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BY JAIME WILLIAMS indirect benefi ts, including The days of leaky ceilings stopping leaks, reducing in- are coming to an end for resi- stances of mold, and dramati- dents of the Parkside Houses. cally decreasing work-orders, The New York City Hous- with which NYCHA is over- ing Authority complex will loaded. soon have new roofs to keep “The number one enemy of out the water that regularly a building is water,” said Tor- seeps into the apartments. res. Councilman Ritchie Torres He acknowledged that the announced the city’s $16 mil- investment will not address lion project to replace all 14 all the issues present in the roofs in the Parkside Houses NYCHA developments. on Friday, August 21. “A new roof is not a magic The project is part of $100 bullet, it’s not going to solve million in funding this year, every problem,” said Tor- and $300 over three years, to res, but it will signifi cantly replace the roofs at 66 NYCHA improve the quality of life of buildings across the city. many residents. The roofs at the Parkside The roofs should make a Houses are among the worst big difference, said resident in public housing, said Tor- council treasurer Denise res of the development in his Fredericks, as the most fre- district, and they should have quent complaint the council been replaced a long time ago. hears is about leaks, alongside Residents have been dealing issues with mold and mildew. with chronic leaks for years. Complaints come from every Councilman Ritchie Torres announced on Friday, August 21 that all 14 of the roofs in the Parkside Houses will be “Every time it rains, they building in the complex, she replaced. Community News Group / Jaime Williams feel it in their apartment,” said. said Torres, who is the chair- “Until the roofs are re- man of the public housing placed, its going to be con- been receiving temporary She’s excited to see a per- Construction is expected committee. stant,” said Fredericks. fi xes for the leaks in her apart- manent solution in sight to begin before the end of the The improvements will For Parkside Houses ten- ment for years, the work can’t “I’m looking forward to it,” year, and should be completed have a number of direct and ant Harriet Lockett, who’s start quick enough. she said. within three years.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 7 The temporary bridge (left) and the City Island Bridge, side by side, is part of the footage from the documentary fi lm. Photo courtesy of The New City Island Bridge Drones document new City Is. Bridge
BY PATRICK ROCCHIO A new fi lm project is documenting the end of the lifespan of a bridge that has been an intregal part of a north Bronx community for over a century. James and Tommy Breen, two City Island natives and fi lmmakers, are pro- ducing what they one day plan to turn into a full-length feature documentary Tommy Breen Photo courtesy of James Breen about the bridge’s replacement. The fi lm, which has video already his brother have used camera-equipped available on a Facebook page, goes un- drones, providing some striking images der the working title ‘The New City Is- of the reconstruction process. land Bridge.’ The drones have been very helpful It combines images of the construc- in gaining photo access to the most dif- tion of a temporary bridge to the island fi cult situations, he said. that is almost complete, as well as im- He recently spoke on behalf of allow- ages of the building of a new permanent ing photographers to keep using drones, bridge with recollections from commu- as states and municipalities look into nity members about the whole process, regulating or banning their use all to- explained James. gether. About 20 to 30 hours of the documen- “You can get something that you can tary’s early footage focuses on the con- carry around in a backpack and you struction of a temporary bridge that can tell your story in a compelling way, will be put into place so a new bridge and it would be a shame if that were can be built, he said. regulated out of existence,” said Breen “I was a full-time contractor for of drone photography. many years so I have been very inter- The brothers have also begun inter- ested in construction,” he said, adding views with islanders. that narration and interviews would Barbara Dolensek, one of the key eventually be added. plaintiffs in a lawsuit that may have “I am trying to capture the most vi- forced a bridge redesign just before con- sually interesting things the construc- struction began, lauded the fi lm proj- tion workers do, like when they are ect. moving a large section of the (tempo- Any important project needs to be rary) bridge into place,” he added. documented in some way, she said, In an effort to fi lm the ongoing con- and the Breen brothers seem to be the struction while not having access to chroniclers of the new bridge. the worksite, Breen said that he and “What James is doing is a beautiful and timely piece,” said Dolensek, add- ing “What he is doing is important and I just wish they would grant him greater access.” She also said that the fi lm project appears to be doing more than chroni- cling the construction and demolition of two bridges, but has turned into a documenting of the community. To view video and images available from The New City Island Bridge, go to Facebook and search the title. You can visit the Facebook page di- James Breen with one of his drones. rectly at www.facebook.com/birthofab- Photo courtesy of James Breen ridge 8 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 BTR
2015 Weekend 25 Service Changes
Major Service Changes on the 25 Lines r Free shuttle buses Significant weekend work continues on the 25 lines in provide alternate service the Bronx, including signal and electrical upgrades, track While not expected, dates are subject to change. installation and maintenance, and station and tunnel Between Early Saturday and Late Sunday entrance painting. Dates Service Change
The majority of this work is scheduled over weekends when Aug 29 – 30 ridership is lower and our employees and contractors have No trains between 3 Av-149 St continuous, train-free access to the track bed. Sep 5 – 6 and E 180 St Sep 12 – 13 We are aware of the inconvenience these and other Sep 19 – 20 disruptions cause, and we appreciate your patience. When completed, these projects will bring a modern, state-of-the-art No trains between E 180 St Sep 26 – 27 and Dyre Av signal system, as well as resilient and reliable infrastructure upgrades to the 2 and 5 lines. Oct 3 – 4 Reminder: No thru-5 service overnight. Stay Informed While not expected, dates are subject to change. mta.info for The Weekender, to sign up for free email and text alerts, view planned service change information, or to use TripPlanner+ to learn more about these weekend changes, as well as other changes to 25 service. service provider or the free 711 service relay to reach 511. If you cannot be connected for any reason, you can ask the representative to connect you to 511 via the following 877-690-5116.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 9 charged it multiple times while engaged 42nd PCT. in a fight in the vicinity of East 173rd Saturday, Aug. 22, 1:23 a.m. — Street and Toppings Avenue. Police responded to a 911 call of a per- son stabbed inside 540 E. 169th Street, apartment #10H. Upon arrival, officers 46th PCT. observed a 51-year-old male with a stab Sunday, Aug. 16, 6:40 p.m. — The wound to his torso. EMS also responded NYPD is searching for a suspect in an to the location and transported the victim armed robbery. The suspect entered a to Lincoln Hospital, where he was pro- deli at at 2255 Grand Concourse, pro- nounced deceased. duced a firearm, demanded money from a 62-year-old male employee, struck him in the head causing a laceration and fled 44th PCT. on foot with $500 from the cash register. Monday, Aug. 17, 6:00 a.m. — A The victim refused medical attention. suspect entered the Surf Logistics Park- ing Garage, located at 751 Grand Con- course Village West. 47th PCT. While he was distracting the parking Thursday, Aug. 20, 3:45 a.m. — lot attendant, a second entered the loca- The suspects approached a 32 year-old tion, and proceeded to enter the lot office male victim in the vicinity of 4617 Mat- where he removed several car keys from ilda Avenue and displayed firearms. The inside a lock box that was left open. Sus- suspects ordered the victim to get inside pect #1 and suspect #2, along with two his vehicle and then demanded cash from others, removed a 2013 Range Rover and him as well as his cell phone. The sus- a 2012 Honda Civic from the location and pects removed an LG cellphone and ap- fled to parts unknown. proximately $27 in cash from the victim Tuesday, Aug. 18, 6:00 p.m. — A and fled in a black car eastbound on E. suspect displayed a firearm and dis- 241st Street. PROUD TO BE THE FIRST CARPET CLEANING SERVICE CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly™
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10 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 BTR THE CITY COUNCIL IS AT IT AGAIN. Manhattan City Council Members have introduced a bill that would eliminate an entire segment of the City’s Tourism Industry, kill hundreds of jobs, and deprive the city of tens of millions of dollars .
We cannot let politicians put hundreds of people out of work for no reason: less than 0.1% of all noise complaints received by the City are due to air tours.*
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This isn’t about helicopters, this is about people. Don’t let politicians put us out of work for no reason.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR No parking spaces) and 3066 Buhre Ave- because they are providing Bronx there are 3,000 high nue (35 units with 18 spaces). the spots doesn’t mean they school students who smoke? Dear editor, Let’s do the math- 57 units will be utilized. The building In my neighborhood I have no- This is in response to the in all. Say 1.5 cars per unit. next to me has the seven spots ticed there are 28 local stores Founded in 1981 by article by Patrick Rocchio on That gives us 85 more car to mandated, but only three are that are licensed to sell tobacco Michael Benedetto and the ‘building boom’ in Pel- the area minus the 29 that will utilized. products, but only three play- John Collazzi ham Bay. The latest atrocities be ‘available’ for renting from Patty Justiniano grounds and two schools. CEO are the two apartment build- the buildings, that leaves ap- Tobacco companies are Les Goodstein ings that are planned to be proximately 56 more cars on Smoke-free targeting teenagers like me PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER built in a four block area from the street. and my peers with their dis- Jennifer Goodstein each other - 1701 Parkview Av- Street parking is already Dear editor, play ads outside of these BRONX TIMES PUBLISHER Laura Guerriero enue (22 units with 11 parking at a premium in the area. Just Did you know that in the stores. I’m tired of this and EDITOR we don’t need any more stores John Collazzi in our neighborhoods that are ASSIGNMENT EDITOR licensed to sell tobacco prod- Patrick Rocchio ucts, who are marketing the REPORTERS product to entice teenagers Steven Goodstein Rob Wirsing and children. Jaime Williams If we continue to have more ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES retail shops open in our neigh- Leonard Vigliotti borhoods that are allowed to Donna Marzi sell tobacco products think PRODUCTION about how many more high Mauro DeLuca school students would smoke. More teenagers would be at- tracted to the tobacco products and more likely become new teenage smokers. Subscribing Community Groups Over the past six weeks I • Throggs Neck Home Owners Association have worked with NYC Smoke- • Pelham Bay Taxpayers Community Assoc. 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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 13 47th Pct., community at block party
BY STEVEN GOODSTEIN backpack with school supplies, a rock A Bronx precinct and its commu- climbing wall, a bounce house, a dunk nity recently collaborated at a block tank, a DJ booth and a barbecue for party. those in attendance. On Thursday, August 20, the 47th The block party saw the 47th Pre- Precinct, along with collaborators and cinct collaborate with the New York partners from the community, held Fire Department, Well Care, different a block party to provide youth with block associations as well as the Pre- school supplies and fun activities. cinct Council. The fi rst-time event, which took Many political leaders, such as place outside of the precinct house on Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Laconia Avenue between 229th and Congressman Eliot Engel, Council- 230th streets, included a backpack man Andy King, Assemblyman Carl giveaway, where elementary and mid- Heastie and Senator Jeff Klein, also dle school students were given a free contributed and showed their support towards the event. “The goal of this event was to give back to our community and the chil- dren within it, while also preventing our youth from going down the wrong A backpack giveaway was held at the block party to provide kids with supplies for the up- path and making bad decisions,” said coming school year. Community News Group / Steven Goodstein commanding offi cer Ruel Stephenson. “Policing is not only about catching criminals and felons and locking them “The initial vision was to give back- organization, but more importantly, to up, it also involves developing relation- packs fi lled with school supplies to support the community, its children ships with our community’s youth and school children in need, but (the 47th as well as the precinct,” said commu- helping them make positive choices Precinct) decided to turn the giveaway nity activist Deborah Gibson, who pro- while providing them with a quality into an event for the community,” said moted her group Alfrba, an organiza- lifestyle of health and safety.” offi cer David Belle. tion that teaches youth about social “This event will provide children “The idea of this event is giving manners and life skills. in our community with the supplies back to the community, especially its “Anything involved in assisting and tools they need to become educa- youth, and what better time to do so youth, especially in the Bronx, is a tionally successful while decreasing than right before the school year be- positive step towards providing them Stephenson during the set-up for the block the risks of them living a life of crime gins.” with what they need to be successful,” party. Community News Group / Steven Goodstein in the future.” “I came to this event to promote my she added.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 15 Food pantry drive honors Mother Teresa
BY JAIME WILLIAMS can Society Foundation and the Pel- The community honored Mother ham Parkway Neighborhood Associ- Teresa near her 105th birthday with ation joined Vacca on Lydig Avenue its annual food drive to benefit the at Holland Avenue, which was dedi- pantry at the Jewish Community cated as ‘Mother Teresa Way’ several Council of Pelham Parkway. years ago, before bringing the food Councilman James Vacca, who or- to the pantry of the Jewish Commu- chestrated the collection along with nity Council of Pelham Parkway. Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, gath- The annual food drive was started ered with local community leaders five years ago to honor Mother Te- to mark the culmination of the drive resa on her 100th birthday and im- on Tuesday, August 25, the day be- itate the good works she did in her fore the revered mother’s birthday. lifetime, said Vacca. Members of the Albanian Ameri- Although the drive takes place (Above) Food collected during the annual Mother Teresa food drive by Councilman James Vacca and Assemblyman Gjonaj’s of- fi ces was donated to the Jewish Community Council of Pelham Parkway’s food pantry on August 25. Photo byJaime Williams
each August, Vacca hopes it reminds people that they can help their neigh- bors all year long by bringing non- perishable food to the pantry at 2157 Holland Avenue. “There’s always an opportunity for people to donate to a local food bank,” said Vacca. Since the food pantry at the Jew- ish Community Council of Pelham Parkway was established in 1982, the food pantry has served more and more people as other local food banks have closed their doors over the years, said executive director David Edelstein. “The number of people who have come to depend on us has grown,” he said. The food bank is now the third largest in the Bronx. Although the council receives the bulk of the food they distribute from the Food Bank for New York City, which is funded by the city and state, they are always looking to sup- plement that with donations from in- dividuals or community groups. “The food we get from the Food Bank typically disappears the day it arrives,” said Edelstein. “Any amount of food that comes in gets used.” The council also receives fund- ing from Vacca for the food bank each year, starting with $10,000 in 2006 and reaching about $19,000 this year. The organization is important to Vacca because its the only food bank in the neighborhood open Monday through Friday. His office regularly refers people who are applying for food stamps, but are hungry in the interim, he said. “It’s always here for people in need,” said Vacca. Edelstein said this year’s drive collected a few hundred pounds of food, including 48 boxes of maca- roni.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 17 ‘Highlights’ publishes Bronx girl’s poem
BY ROBERT WIRSING received a letter from the publi- spired to write about someone A young Bronxite whose cation congratulating Saman- who is very special to them in poem was published in a na- tha, along with three copies of their own lives,” Burke added. tional children’s magazine the March 2015 issue featuring Samantha said she became hopes to inspire others to fol- her work. interested in writing from at- low their dreams. “I was very surprised to see tending P.S. 93 and BSWA and Samantha Oyola, 12, a 7th my poem in this magazine and is inspired by certain events grader at Bronx Studio for Writ- now people can read about me and the people she has met in ers and Artists, enjoys creating and my experiences,” shared her life. arts and crafts and dancing as Samantha, a Soundview resi- “We learned in class that well as writing poems, short dent. poetry describes character and stories and plays for school and Susan explained Samantha feeling and it was my desire to in her spare time. has family spread out from Ha- create a poem about my dad The daughter of David and waii to Florida and due to this and how special he is to me,” Susan Oyola, Samantha, had geographical gulf she uploaded she said. her poem, ‘Daddy’s Little Girl’ a photo to Facebook of Saman- Nadine Johnson, Saman- published in the March 2015 is- tha’s poem for all of her family tha’s 5th grade teacher from The Bronx’ own Samantha Oyola had her poem, ‘Daddy’s Little Girl’ pub- sue of the national children’s to see. P.S. 93, served as a mentor for lished in this year’s March edition of ‘Highlights’ magazine. magazine, ‘Highlights’ appear- “When her family saw her the poet-in-the-making by in- Photo courtesy of Susan Oyola ing in its ‘Your Own Pages’ poem was published in High- spiring her creativity as well section along with other chil- lights, they were so proud of as offering constructive criti- Raina Telgemeier, author of because it tells a story and like dren’s poetry and artwork from her.” said Susan. “Her grand- cism to improve, and was given ‘Sisters’, ‘Smile’ and ‘Drama’ reading a book, the performer around the nation. mother has been telling every- a copy of the magazine as a sign and Rachel Renée Russell, au- and the audience get to experi- “We thought she did a great one about this.” of gratitude. thor of the number one New ence it as it is happening. job on this poem in capturing Burke explained the maga- In addition to ‘Daddy’s Lit- York Times best selling book She hopes to attend LaGuar- her relationship with her fa- zine’s ‘Your Own Pages’ fea- tle Girl’, Samantha wrote a series, ‘Dork Diaries’ as her fa- dia High School and eventually ther using playful and colorful tures selected representatives poem called ‘Lady Bug Love’ vorite writers because of how Long Island University to fur- language,” said Judy Burke, of children’s poems and draw- symbolizing how anyone can each uniquely captures their ther her dance knowledge. Highlights editor. ings which can inspire their fi nd love and read it at her el- own experience of growing up. “Samantha is developing “It felt very genuine for a young readers’ creativity. They ementary school’s Poetry Cafe Samantha dreams of one into a very mature young lady 12-year old’s poem and she was receive more than 35,000 sub- section of their library as it day becoming either a choreog- and I’ve seen a huge improve- having fun writing about how missions each year. was broadcast throughout the rapher or a publisher. ment in her schoolwork and special their relationship is to “When children read po- classrooms. Interestingly, she explained in her wanting to help people,” her,” she added. ems such as Samantha’s ‘Dad- She cites Jeff Kinney, au- her favorite family of modern said Susan. According to Susan, they dy’s Little Girl’, they can be in- thor of ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’; dance is interpretive dancing CALLING ALL VENDORS
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 19 Bronx students named AT&T Scholars
BY ROBERT WIRSING Marking the end of a six- Adu, a top-performing Deer- Meet four of the Bronx’ fu- week long summer intensive fi eld Academy senior, devel- ture tech developers-in-the- program, students showed oped a hobby for browsing the making challenging the issue their fi nalized mobile apps be- web and a desire in learning to of diversity in the tech indus- fore a group of leading tech in- advance the skills he learned at try. dustry experts. ASC. At Thursday, August 13’s ASC prepares qualifi ed di- KWAKU KESSEY-ANKOMAH JR. Working with his peers ANAND KARMAKER All Star Code’s Demo Day and verse young men for full-time Anslem Cambridge and Uzair Graduation Ceremony, seven employment by providing men- “everyone carrying a smart- Vawda, they created ‘YouNotes’, was touring the tech facilities students, including John Abreu torship, industry exposure and phone serving as a key to the a split screen website app stu- and learning more from the Q from Castle Hill and central intensive training in computer world wide web.” dents can view YouTube videos and A sessions,” he said. Bronx residents Kwaku Kes- science. Kessey-Ankomah Jr., a top- reinforcing their knowledge Karmaker, a top-perform- sey-Ankomah Jr., Kofi Adu and Abreu, a top-performing performing Cardinal Hayes from school on one side and ing High School for Math, Sci- Anand Karmaker were named Horace Mann School senior High School senior works at write notes on the other. ence and Engineering junior, AT&T Scholars, a scholarship leading a video production the non-profi t Sankofa Tech A time stamp capability worked with peers Shaun program AT&T funds to edu- team catered to his school’s stu- which empowers African youth marks a certain time in the Haque, Evan Mays and Cesar cate, inspire and prepare high dent body. through tech. video in the note pad after hit- Alvarado as part of the ‘Kep- school boys of color with the He worked with fellow ASC He and teammate Adriel ting the enter button and click- pler Apps’ company, to develop skills necessary in pursuing a students Ayinde Castro and Ef- Ortiz developed ‘Collab Code’, ing the link allows users to ‘Word Bubble’, a fun, cross plat- technology career. majackson Rosario in develop- a website app emphasizing view it at that time. form gaming app which re- They will serve for the next ing ‘Howl’, a school-based study collaboration while coding by ‘YouNotes’ separates itself wards players for seeking out year as ‘All Star Code Ambas- group mobile app connecting using text chat, video confer- from competitors in that users and tapping bubbles with mis- sadors’ able to network with students with their peers need- encing and live editing capa- can prioritize notes by impor- spelled words awarding them industry professionals and re- ing help with school subjects bilities. tance labeled red for high, yel- with extra time as the game ceive free laptops and other which will be launched this The app was inspired by an low for medium, and green for progresses. They hope ‘Word supplies. fall at all three’s respective experience he and a friend had low. Bubble’ will enter the iOS store schools. working together on a coding “My favorite part of ASC and to expand this app into Abreu likened its develop- project in which they had to other languages. ment to “a tree branching out email their changes in sepa- “We’re incredibly im- with different ideas, chopping rate fi les. pressed by the creativity of this down some features, adapting Kessey-Ankomah Jr. hopes summer’s students and are ex- what we have and further de- to continue ‘Collab Code’ and tremely hopeful for their fu- veloping it with our collective have either an alpha or beta tures in this industry,” said JOHN ABREU strengths” and is inspired to version released by mid-Sep- Marissa Shorenstein, New PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALL STAR CODE create apps by the concept of tember. KOFI ADU York State AT&T president.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 21 Bronxites demand end to illegal ads
BY ROBERT WIRSING ject to a violation and fi ne. ing the various types of ads from util- “Your ad should not be here” is She added the current crop of ity poles, the back of traffi c signs and what many Bronx residents are say- Cash for Cars advertisers have been from highway fences. ing after discovering plastic corru- issued violations. He uses a saw to remove the more gated signs and stickers defacing “This is thousands of dollars stubborn ones that are either heavily their neighborhood. worth of damage to public property stapled, strapped or glued to the pub- Life-long Bronx resident Stephen and these individuals don’t care. lic stucture. Franciosa explained that he began This is willful destruction of public Each week he spends approxi- seeing corrugated signs advertis- property.” said Franciosa. mately two 5-hour days removing the ing ‘Cash for Cars’ and stickers pop- Franciosa contacted one of the tele- signs. ping all over the Baychester area and phone number posted on these ads in “It’s a black eye on the neighbor- has spent months taking them down an attempt to speak with the person hood,” he added. “The area, the com- from telephone poles in front of his responsible, but he was greeted with munity board and the precinct aren’t own Bronx home. an automated message. going to tolerate this anymore. The Franciosa added he has seen these “They think a telephone pole is a most important part of all of this is same signs appearing in Pelham Bay bulletin board for them to use,” he to stay on top of it.” and Throggs Neck as well. added. “I’m afraid if this goes un- Kenneth Kearns, CB 10 district He did some investigating and dis- checked then other businesses will manager, said Provetto; John Ma- covered a post dated May 29, 2014 on a employ this same tactic. The City rano, CB 10 vice chairman and him- Queens neighborhood blog regarding Council should make it a priority to self have tackled the removal of these these same signs. change the law so people like this are signs. The blog complained that the ads prosecuted and let everyone know “These signs are illegally posted were appearing at almost every in- that this practice will not be toler- and this is nothing short of public tersection in north Flushing from ated.” defacement of property,” explained College Point Boulevard to Murray “I’ve personally taken down Councilman James Vacca. “This has Street and 28th to 35th avenues. about 600 of these ‘Cash for Cars’ been a problem for many years and Some were even glued to poles us- signs,” said John Provetto, a Coun- we have seen signs advertising used ing an industrial strength adhesive. try Club resident who volunteers his cars and real estate agencies hung Franciosa said that the signs are time working alongside Community high and low from telephone poles costly to remove. Board 10 and the 45th Precinct in re- and other similar structures.” According to a New York City moving graffi ti, corrugated advertis- Vacca urges people to call 311 Sticker advertisements for ‘Cash for Cars’, Department of Sanitation spokes- ing signs and stickers. whenever they see such signs and to such as this one appearing at the on-ramp woman, the law prohibits the place- Armed with an arsenal of tools, avoid calling these advertised num- to I 95 along Baychester Avenue, are ap- ment of signs and stickers on public including a tree pruner and a wire bers as they have the potential to be pearing throughout Bronx neighborhoods. property and perpetrators are sub- cutter, Provetto goes to work remov- scams. Photo courtesy of Stephen Franciosa GEORGE’S RESTAURANT "5(2% !6%.5% s Corner of Westchester Avenue & Crosby Avenue
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The Bronx Council on the Arts’ writer, poet, and BCA teaching artist Seeing It Through Professional De- Orlando Ferrand. I use my own expe- velopment Workshop Series begins rience and yours as a framework for its 2015-16 season with three exciting the workshop/mini seminar. This Saturday events in September, on the highly interactive session will have 19th at Poe Park Visitor Center and at a concrete emphasis on every stage the Morris Park Public Library, and of the process from concept idea and on the 26th at Poe Park Visitor Center. logistics to execution. However, the Seeing It Through is a curated profes- overall workshop goal is to provide sional development workshop series participants with the know-how and offering assistance to creative people, tools necessary to develop attainable organizations, and those seeking cul- goals throughout a project’s lifetime. tural grants. Admission to all work- Whether your work is made for tra- shops is free, but RSVP is required. ditional exhibition, publication and For additional information contact performance spaces or is pushing the Sabrina at (718) 931-9500, ext. 22 or Sa- boundaries into new territory, setting [email protected]. goals for your work is a crucial career Saturday, September 19, noon to 2 development skill. There will be a p.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, 2640 consult and follow-up with attendees Grand Concourse, (718) 365-5516: See- working on specifi c projects as well as ing Red: Editing and Revising Your on the spot coaching for those start- Fiction with Richie Narvaez of Mys- ing new projects, or brainstorming to tery Writers of America-NY. You’ve start-up projects using prompts given fi nished a draft of your story, but in the workshop. RSVP: http://j.mp/ don’t send it out yet! You only have Seeingitthrough. one chance to impress an agent or pub- The Bronx Council on the Arts, es- lisher. Take the time to edit and revise tablished in 1962, is the offi cial cul- JAZZ AT LINCOLN your manuscript. Find out what to tural agency of the Bronx. BCA is look for and get some easy tips for how recognized nationally as a leading to fi x plot holes, clunky language and arts service organization that pro- CENTER ORCHESTRA other common mistakes. Bring a fi n- vides grants, cultural services, com- ished draft to work on! RSVP: http://j. munity and professional development mp/Seeingitthrough. and training programs. We serve the with Wynton Marsalis Saturday, September 19, 2 to 3:30 entire borough of the Bronx (over 1.4 p.m. at the Morris Park Public Li- million residents), and connect with Carlos Henriquez: brary, 985 Morris Park Avenue, (718) Upper Manhattan, Westchester and 931-0636: Artist Statement vs. Bio regional resources. BCA offers over with Morgan Tachco of Brooklyn $240K yearly in cultural grants to Back in the Bronx Arts Council. Geared toward indi- Bronx artists and organizations and vidual artists, this workshop will ad- a wide array of services to a multi- dress the difference between two very tude of artists, the general public and September 12 • 8pm different tools: your artist statement more than 250 arts and community- and your biography. We’ll address based organizations. For information Lehman Center for the Performing Arts the audience for each, the necessity on the Bronx Council on the Arts, its of having both, and how the practice programs and activities, visit www. Featuring selections from Henriquez’ of writing and maintaining these can bronxarts.org or call (718) 931-9500. The Bronx Pyramid inform your creative practice. Work- This series is made possible with forthcoming album, , shop will include writing exercises, funding from the NYC Department of in stores 9/18 and participants will leave with pre- Cultural Affairs, NYS Council on the liminary drafts. RSVP: http://j.mp/ Arts, the Lambent Foundation Fund Seeingitthrough. of Tides Foundation, Auchincloss Saturday, September 26, 2 to 3:30 Foundation, Inc., and NYC Council p.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, 2640 Members James Vacca, Andrew Co- Grand Concourse, (718) 365-5516: Ev- hen, Andy King and Melissa Mark- ery Goal Has a Silver Lining with Viverito. PHOTO
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BY JAIME WILLIAMS counseling full time at the Academy bering that she was ultimately work- The Bronx is losing a long-time of Mt. St. Ursula in 1989. ing in service of them. educator. Her administrative career began “I served the teachers when I was Roseann Carotenuto, most re- in 1994 when she was appointed prin- their principal, and I served the prin- cently a regional superintendent for cipal of St. Mary School on Carpen- cipals when I was their superinten- the Archdiocese of New York, has re- ter Avenue, where she increased en- dent,” she said. tired after a 42-year career in Bronx rollment from 208 to 317 students in Her teaching philosophy comes Catholic schools. three years. from a similar place of listening to After nine years she left to become and believing in students. Dean of Academics at Cardinal Spell- “If you capture that child’s heart, man High School. or make them know you care, they’re If you capture that In 2006 she was named superin- going to learn for you,” said Carote- tendent of Bronx Catholic elemen- nuto. child’s heart, or make tary schools, overseeing 62 schools Over the years, she’s gotten im- them know you care, and 28,000 students. mense joy out of watching former stu- When the Archdiocese regional- dents turn into successful adults. they’re going to learn ized the schools, she became regional “I have been rewarded so many superintendent for the Northeast- times,” she said. for you. East region of the Bronx. As much as her career has given Roseann Carotenuto When she retired in July, col- her, Carotenuto’s joy also comes from leagues honored her career with a her family and watching her two celebration at Villa Barone Manor. daughters grow up. Carotenuto’s love for education Although Carotenuto loved being “I think that Dana and Gina are goes back to when she was a kid, she in the classroom, she also enjoyed amazing women, they’re smarter said, when she would rather read or the leadership and collaboration that than their mom,” she said. play ‘school’ than play with dolls. came with her later roles. And although for the moment “I always knew I was going to She especially cherished the op- Roseann Carotenuto, former regional super- she’s happy to be able to spend more teach,” said Carotenuto. portunities to implement innovation intendent for Bronx Catholic schools, has time with her husband, Vinny, and Carotenuto began her career into the schools, such as a pilot com- retired after 42 years with the Archdiocese. her new granddaughter, Francesca teaching third grade at St. Frances puter program at St. Mary School in Photo courtesy of Roseann Carotenuto Rose, she’s not totally done with edu- de Chantal in 1974. the 1990s. cation yet. In 1986, after getting a Masters in “You can’t be afraid to try some- “I’m hoping in some way, shape or Guidance and Counseling, she taught thing,” she said. community, teachers and adminis- form I can still contribute to some- fi fth grade and counseled at Villa Ma- Her other strength has been lis- tration, learning about the situation thing in education,” she said. ria Academy before transitioning to tening to the needs of the school’s before making changes and remem- If You Have S-P -A-C -E-S We Have BRACES!
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 31 Family fun at Throggs Neck Houses Residents of the Throggs Neck Houses celebrated summer with a family day on Saturday, August 22. Organized by the Residents Council, the event offered an opportuntiy to come together for fun and games.
Senator Jeff Klein presented award certifi cates to graduates of the ‘Call for Caddies’ sum- mer jobs initiative at the Throggs Neck Houses. Photo courtesy of Senator Klein’s offi ce
Christina Garcia with daughter Brooke. Photo by Laura Stone (l to r:) Pedro Modesto, Aidan Peruzza, Zarel Williams and Jaiden Perry. Photo by Laura Stone
(l to r:) Event organizer and Resident Coun- cil president Monique Johnson with Shirley Cheatum and Joyce Irrizar. (l to r:) Timara Johnson, Khaari Jackson and Photo by Laura Stone Belinda Sanabria (l) and Victoria Nazario. Photo by Laura Stone Ashley Serrano. Photo by Laura Stone 32 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 BTR Cardinal Hayes Congratulates Alumni on their Professional Football Achievements!
Erle Ladson ‘09 Willie Colon ‘01 Carlif Taylor ‘10 On Tuesday, July 28, the The Jets re signed Willie Taylor signed as a rookie Cleveland Browns signed Colon, their star ng right free agent by the Giants on OL Erle Ladson. Ladson is guard for the past two May 11, 2015 from Southern Connec cut 6’ 6”, 350 pounds and seasons. Colon was born State. The 6’ 2” 319lb two o cially in his rst NFL and raised in the Bronx, me All Northeast 10 season out of Delaware. played his high school ball at Cardinal Hayes, and spent Conference selec on Originally signed by the his college career at Hofstra. racked up 172 tackles and Raiders as undra ed free Colon, began his NFL career 6.0 sacks. As a senior in agent in 2014, Ladson also in 2006 as Pi sburgh's 2014, he was a team played in the Arena fourth round pick, 131st captain, played in 11 Football League. overall. He played in 63 games and was credited games for the Steelers with 73 tackles (35 solo), including the Superbowl XLII including eight for losses. win over the Cardinals in 2009.
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An intern- with their college majors, many to be patient when choosing a ship is another great way par- more spend their entire careers major so they can fi nd the fi eld ents can help kids as they decide in the same fi eld they chose to that’s right for them, and not on a college major. Internships major in way back in their col- just the major they feel will pro- are rarely easy to get, but some lege days. duce the best job prospects. fi rms hire interns who are still Choosing a major is a deci- * Suggest a double major. in high school. Parents should sion that ultimately rests on the Many of today’s students are encourage kids to pursue in- shoulders of the students who fully aware of the diffi cult job ternships as early as possible. must consider a host of factors market and the cost of a college Internships can provide young before committing to a specifi c education. As a result, such stu- students with some real-world fi eld of study. But parents can dents want to choose a major experience and give them an ac- still help their children, whether they feel will put them in the curate glimpse into what their those kids are already enrolled best position to land a well-pay- professional lives might be like in college or college-bound, as ing job after college. That’s a if they choose a particular fi eld they make such an important smart strategy, but it’s also one of study. Some kids might be decision that could very well af- that overlooks the joy of study- encouraged by an internship, fect the rest of their lives. ing a subject you are passion- while others might realize a a career, and many graduates stone. That can help take some * Encourage patience. To- ate about. Parents can simul- given fi eld is not really for them. end up working in fi elds that of the pressure off students as day’s college students and col- taneously encourage kids to be Either way, the internship can had little or nothing to do with they make such an important lege-bound youngsters are liv- smart about their job prospects help narrow down the fi eld of their majors. For instance, just decision. ing in a world that’s signifi cantly and pursue their passions by prospective majors for young because a student earns a de- Today’s college students have different than the one their par- suggesting a double major. For students. gree in fi nance does not mean more to consider when choosing ents or even older siblings might example, if your child has a love * Let kids know a major isn’t he or she will end up working a college major than many of have encountered. Global and of art but understands the diffi - the same thing as a career. The on Wall Street. 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Once the initial you to spend time and money each letdown of the end of summer vacation year buying replacement supplies. wears off, many kids are excited to re- Paying more now for certain items, turn to school, where they can see their including stronger backpacks and friends, study their favorite subjects more highly rated calculators, may and participate in extracurricular ac- end up saving you money in the long tivities. run, even if the initial pill is some- Parents of school-aged youngsters what tough to swallow. may share in that excitement while also • Use technology to your advan- knowing that back to school season can tage. Department stores and busi- stretch their budgets. One of the ways nesses that sell school supplies, such to salvage those budgets is to save on as pharmacies and offi ce stores, may school supplies. Fortunately, there are or may not discount too many items several ways parents can do just that. once back to school season hits full • Be patient. 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Tu- S struggle as they tran- a tutor can help their chil- tors can help restore con- sition from grade to grade. dren may want to consider fidence by creating small As students get older, some the following indicators victories that slowly build who may have experienced that students may need tu- up to larger successes. smooth sailing as youngsters tors. • Indifference to course- may find they need some ex- • Consistently falling work: No student will be tra help grasping the mate- grades: Tutors may be nec- captivated by every sub- rial as coursework becomes essary for students whose ject he or she studies, but more complicated. grades are gradually on the there should be some sub- Those who need some ex- decline. First speak with jects that students find en- tra clarification and rein- your child’s teachers, who gaging. Students battling forcement may first turn to may recommend tutors indifference toward their their parents. But parents that specialize in certain coursework may benefit may not be familiar with subjects. from a dynamic tutor who certain subjects or capable • Confusion in and out of can present subject matter of explaining certain con- the classroom: Some kids in new ways and revive stu- cepts in terms kids can un- struggle to grasp certain dents’ interest. derstand. In such situations, concepts, and such con- Students who are strug- tutors can prove to be valu- fusion can sometimes be gling in the classroom may able resources to get kids remedied with the kind of need some extra help out- back on the right academic intense study available in side the classroom, and track. tutoring sessions. many tutors are adept at re- One-on-one attention • Low confidence: Some viving interest in subjects from a tutor can benefit all kids’ confidence wanes kids are studying at school. types of learners. Students when their grades suffer. 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Despite these benefi ts, bound to know a person or * Newspaper classifi eds: music and art education is have a connection to a music Tutors frequently advertise slowly disappearing from teacher. Speak with mem- their services in the news- the classroom. At many bers of a community music paper. Look in the classifi ed schools across the nation, ensemble, such as a church section to see if anyone is of- stages are dark and band choir, or even amateur or fering music lessons. Many and chorus rooms are empty. professional musicians you newspapers now offer their Budget cuts have been un- see playing at a restaurant classifi eds both online and kind to music education or bar. There’s a good chance in print, so utilize both op- programs. To keep up with you can get a referral. 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The classic comedy Ghostbusters was shown on August 21 and the sequel was Ferry Point Civic Association hosted their 10th Annual Block Party on Saturday, August 22 shown on August 22. The movies in Bryan on Rhor Place. Neighbors came together for food and fun. Park were co-sponsored by Councilman Fer- nando Cabrera, Councilman Ritchie Torres (Above) Neighbors gathered on Rhor Place. Photo by Walter Pofeldt and HealthFirst. The children wait for the movie to begin. Photo by Aracelis Batista HARVEST FIELDS (Right) A visit from the Ghostbusters was part of the fun! (l-r) Wilson Ocasio, Justin COMMUNITY DAY Ocasio, NYC Ghostbuster Chris Beaumont, Harvest Fields Church in Westchester Sandra Ocasio and Samantha Ocasio. Square held its Community Day block party Photo by Aracelis Batista on Saturday, August 22. The annual event featured choir music, a balloon artist and arts and crafts. CONCOURSE (Right) Inora Semidey (l) and Maria Guzman enjoy the block party. CUNY IT LAB Photo by Silvio Pacifi co OPENING Lehman College’s School of Con- tinuing and Professional Studies hosted a Wednesday, August 19 ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Information Technology Innovation Lab at CUNY on the Concourse. The lab was funded through a City Council grant obtained by Council- man James Vacca. (Right) Councilman Vacca and Le- hman College president Ricardo Fernandez cut right to the chase at last Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting Katherine ‘Sparkles’ paints a tattoo on Cameron Rodriguez’s arm. Photo by Miriam Quin ceremony. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co FAMILY CHRIST HEALTH FAIR HELD The Family Christ Church of God held a health fair in Westchester Square on Saturday, Au- gust 22. The event, held at Owen Dolen Park, included health screenings, information and family fun in the park. (Right) Members of the Family of Christ Church of God gather at their health fair in Owen Dolen Park. Photo by Edwin Soto 52 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 BTR BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 53 BID HOLDS MUSIC ON THE BOULEVARD The Southern Boulevard Business Improvement District and arts organization Castia Maria held a back-to-school festival and freestyle concert on Saturday, August 22. The event was called Music on the Boulevard. The concert was hosted by Yamilet Mia and Artie Rodriguez from Artie and Legit. S’VIEW DRUG FREE COALITION MEETING The Soundview Drug Free Coalition held a Tuesday, August 18 meeting to continue its work with residents in improving safety and quality of life in the neighborhood by giving informa- tive presentations on topics ranging from drug addiction to self-empowerment. Michelle Watt, SDFC program director gave a presentation on addiction at last Tuesday’s Children dance during the music festival. Photo by Miriam Quin meeting. Photo by Miriam Quin SUV CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY Stand Up to Violence, an anti-violence program, held their First Anniversary Peace March and Rally on Saturday, August 22. The event began with a breakfast and then a march from Community Board 12’s White Plains Road offi ce to Mazzei Playground in Allerton. The march included a vigil and then there was a celebration of the program at the playground. SUV relies on violence interrupters to reach high-risk persons, and mediate disputes in the com- munity, especially in locales where there has been violence in the past. KLEIN SECURES FUNDING FOR YMCA Senator Jeff Klein joined with the executive director of the Bronx YMCA Sharlene Brown, senior vice president for Public Affairs at the YMCA Paul Custer, and vice president of Public Affairs at the YMCA Sharon Levy, on Thursday, August 20 to announce $200,000 in state funding for the YMCA of Greater New York. 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Photo by Miriam Quin FRENCH MONTANA AT KLEIN SPEAKS TO MARITIME CADETS WINE & LIQUOR SUPERSTORE Rapper French Montana visited the Wine & Liquor Superstore at the Throggs Neck Shopping Senator Jeff Klein addressed and Center for a special appearance and bottle signing on Thursday, August 20. presided over an indoctrination (Above) (l to r): Brittany Diaz, Elizabeth Ojeda, Stephanie Rodriguez, French Montana, Sara graduation on Saturday, August Colon, Mariela Tenorio, James Moye and Jim Gallaria. Photo by Walter Pofeldt 22 at SUNY Maritime College. The ceremony marks a step up for ca- dets at the school who are Mari- ners Under Guidance, marking the NYJTL’S ANNUAL SUMMER GALA end of a 10-day mandatory train- New York Junior Tennis and Learning held its annual Summer Gala on Wednesday, August ing program for all new students. 12 at the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park. Many citywide tennis teams including the Bronx Tennis Team were represented at this celebratory event. (Right) Senator Jeff Klein with Dr. Michael Alfultis, president of SUNY Maritime, at the college’s annual swearing-in ceremony on Saturday, August 22. Photo courtesy of Senator Klein TWOMEY STREET NAMING BILL SIGNED Deceased local historian and longtime Bronx Times Reporter columnist Bill Twomey’s fam- ily met with Councilman James Vacca at New York City Hall to celebrate a bill signing for a street co-naming in his honor. Councilman Vacca welcomed the Twomey family to the event. A street near Twomey’s home in Throggs Neck will bear his name in honor of his memory, likely in the spring of 2016. Councilman James Vacca (far r) and Michael Rivadeneyra (far l), Vacca’s chief of staff, with members of the Twomey family shortly after the street co-naming bill became a law. Bronx Tennis Team coach Mike Moreno with NYJTL president and CEO Deborah Antoine had Photo courtesy of Councilman James Vacca a great time at NYJTL’s Summer Gala. Photo courtesy of NYJTL 56 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 BTR New Innovation Lab at Lehman MAX LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT Our Members Are CouncilMAN James Vacca (c.) met with students and took a tour of Lehman College’s new IT Innovation Lab, located at CUNY on the Concourse. Lehman College’s School of Continuing and Pro- Our #1 Priority fessionals Studies held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 19 for its new Information Technology Innovation Lab, located at CUNY on the Concourse. The lab, which offers intense program- ming and web development training for budding com- We are a 5-star rated puter engineers, is the latest initiative by the College to groom the next wave of professionals in the fi eld of information systems and create an IT hub in the Managed Long-Term Care Plan Bronx. Already this summer 24 students participated in the Lab’s pilot program, called Traincube, where they learned to build professional web applications for ex- isting businesses. Traincube partnered with the one year-old Bronx Business Bridge Incubator, which re- ceives support from the New York City Economic De- velopment Corporation, to select four businesses with IT needs. “It’s a win-win situation for everyone,” explains Lehman alumna and IBM IT Specialist Eva Sofi a- nos, who co-ran the summer pilot program. “Here are businesses in need of solutions and students in need of opportunities to build their experience. The 800-469-6292 TTY 711 training this program provides is rigorous, but at the end the students are ready to move to the next level in their careers.” For Eddie Rodriguez, who graduated from Leh- 7 days a week, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm man this past spring, the Traincube experience came at just the right time. “The training itself helped to fl esh out my knowledge, but having the opportu- www.villagecaremax.org nity to work with a client on her business needs, and knowing that the end project could potentially be im- plemented was very satisfying,” says Rodriguez. The four participating businesses included a global wholesaler of recycled and refurbished com- puters, a jewelry maker, a tax and accounting service, and an education advocacy group. To get into the program, participants must sub- mit an application and, if selected, undergo an inter- view where their programming experience, technical skills, and personal commitment are evaluated. Those businesses that take part in the program receive com- pleted, but not fully featured websites, which they can then choose to deploy. “Digital technology and information technology is the way forward, and this new innovation lab is going to help create the workforce that is needed in 5-star overall rating based the Bronx and elsewhere to meet the demands of an on the 2014 NYC Region economy that demands the integration of new media MLTC Consumer Guide, at all levels,” says Dr. Goher Murtaza, director of the published by the School of Continuing Education at Lehman College. New York State The IT Innovation Lab and its pilot program, Department of Health Traincube, received funding through a generous grant from New York City Council Member James Vacca of District 13 in the Bronx. For more information about the IT Innovation Lab and Bronx Business Bridge, e-mail Claudia.had- [email protected]. The application deadline for the next series of workshops is September 30. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 57 Cardinal Spellman High School holds golf outing Under sunny skies more the “Sequere Deum” Award you I will attend Stony Brook than 200 people attended Car- to this year’s honoree, Jane University this fall and when dinal Spellman High School’s (Lacey) Morris ’71, Girls’ Ath- I’m able to, later in life, I prom- annual Alumni and Friends letic Director and Coach of the ise I will give back to Spell- Golf Outing at Knollwood Spellman Girls Varsity Bas- man the same you helped Country Club in Elmsford, ketball team. Coach Morris me,” stated Arnold. Now New York. The event helped to was honored for her nearly 40 that Arnold has graduated, raise over $35,000 for the stu- years of service to Spellman the new Golf Outing Scholar- dent scholarship fund—a new students and to celebrate her ship recipient, Christopher event record! The golfers en- induction into the New York Vitale ‘18 was introduced and joyed lunch on the patio, a put- State Basketball Coaches Hall also thanked attendees, “I’m ting contest and an open driv- of Fame this past spring. thankful to be here at Cardi- ing range. Many tried their The annual event benefi ts nal Spellman where I can get luck at winning an assortment the Golf Outing Scholarship a great education and enjoy so of prizes at designated holes, Fund. Scholarship recipient many of the teams and activi- including a new car. Arnold Baltazar ‘15 relayed to ties that make Spellman more Later in the day, a cock- the crowd the difference this than a school and more like a tail hour with silent auction award made to him and his family.” (L-r) Trudy Keane; Jane Morris, athletic director and 2015 dinner honoree; took place at the clubhouse. family. “My family couldn’t af- This year’s golf outing in- and Daniel O’Keefe, principal. Guests were entertained by ford to continue my Spellman cluded a special guest player, dinner Master of Ceremonies education and I was supposed Carl Banks, a former line- time World Series Champion Liam McLaughlin ‘85, along Marcus Solis, class of 1987 and to transfer to a public school backer for the New York Gi- pitcher for the New York Mets with the players, sponsors, Reporter for WABC-TV Eye- after freshman year, but I ants that won Super Bowls and Yankees, spoke to attend- and dinner attendees, all con- witness News. Marcus intro- was blessed with this scholar- XXI and XXV. At the dinner ees about his days playing ball tributed to a highly successful duced Science faculty member, ship and was allowed to fi nish that followed, special guest in New York. The golf commit- and enjoyable event. Trudy Keane, who presented three more years. Thanks to Dwight “Doc” Gooden, three- tee, under the leadership of BY FRANK V. VERNUCCIO, JR. U.S.C. § 8348(1)(2), of my de- the second half of 2014. And future… The federal budget and the termination that, by reason there’s no indication wages The Wall Street Journal’s state of the U.S. economy are of the statutory debt limit, I Action will increase. For 70% of the Economic forecasting survey more deeply troubled than will continue to be unable to workforce, infl ation-adjusted reveals poor prospects for fu- Washington acknowledges. fully invest the portion of the hourly wages are still lower ture GDP rates. The Actual Despite taking in an un- Civil Service Retirement and Association than they were in 2007. Over 2015 second quarter growth precedented amount of tax Disability Fund (CSRDF) not the same period, infl ation rate is 2.3%; the third quar- dollars during the current immediately required to pay (CPI) has risen 15%.” ter projection is 2.7%, and the fi scal year, $2,672,414,000,000, benefi ciaries. I have deter- Indicators of a weak econ- Writing in Counterpunch 4th quarter, 2.8%. That will Washington nevertheless mined that a “debt issuance omy are signifi cant. A recent former Wall Street Jour- shrink, according to the pro- ran a $465.5B Defi cit. The suspension period,” previ- AP report noted that “U.S. nal editor Paul Craig Rob- jection, to 2.6% in the fi rst national debt now stands at ously determined to last un- food banks are expected to erts writes: “Today there are quarter of 2016, and may rise $18,112,975,000,000. til July 30,2015, will continue give away about four billion 4,000,000 fewer jobs for Amer- slightly to 2.7% in the 2nd The increased amount through October 30,2015. As a pounds of food this year, more icans aged 25 to 54 than in De- quarter. None of those fi g- collected is a refl ection of result, the Treasury Depart- than double the amount pro- cember 2007…As of July 2015, ures are suffi cient to raise tax increases, not a healthy ment will continue to sus- vided a decade ago, according the US has 27,265,000 people the American economy out of economy. In 2012, the top in- pend additional investments to Feeding America, the na- with part-time jobs, of whom its doldrums. The WSJ also dividual income tax rate was of amounts credited to, and tion’s primary food bank net- 6,300,000 or 23% are working notes that “Since the reces- increased 4.6%, while some redeem an additional portion work. The group gave away part-time because they cannot sion ended in June 2009, the deductions and exemptions of the investments held by, 3.8 billion in 2013.” fi nd full time jobs. There are economy has advanced at a were phased out. Obamacare the CSRDF, as authorized by Profi t Confi dential.com 7,124,000 Americans who hold 2.2% annual pace through the also brought in an additional law. By law, the CSRDF will states that “the stock mar- multiple part-time jobs in or- end of last year. That’s more 3.8% on dividends, capital be made whole once the debt kets may be doing well, but der to make ends meet, an in- than a half-percentage point gains, royalties and capital limit is increased. Federal re- the underlying fundamentals crease of 337,000 from a year worse than the next-weak- gains. American corporate tirees and employees will be that hold the U.S. economy to- ago…With so many manufac- est expansion of the past 70 tax rates are the highest of unaffected by these actions. gether are not…For those who turing and tradable profes- years…” any developed nation. I respectfully urge Congress have jobs, they’re making less sional skill jobs, such as soft- Contact COMACTA at ny- In a troubling letter, Trea- to protect the full faith and than they did before the Great ware engineering, offshored communityaction@gmail. sury Secretary Jacob J. Lew credit of the United States by Recession. Wages for workers to China and India, profes- com; tune into our sponsored wrote to Congressional lead- acting to increase the statu- at every pay level, save for the sional careers are disappear- radio broadcasts, and visit ers: “I am writing to notify tory debt limit as soon as pos- bottom 10%, declined from the ing in the U.S…Clearly, this our website at comactainc. you, as required under 5 sible.” second half of 2013 through to is not an economy that has a com. BY TONY SALIMBENE the Troops activities, all year Call 718.260.2555 Ok folks, we begin the 2015- long. 16 American Legion season The SAL and post member- on, you got it, the 3rd Sunday ship cards will be out soon. of September, starting at 10:30 We all know Andy V. from ..to sell your car in our a.m. for coffee, 11 a.m. meet- the Sons and other clubs. His ing, and noon at the club room son Andy just reported for of American Turners NY, the Arms. First Tuesday is the duty with the U.S. Navy. We CLASSIFIED SECTIONS Turner Club. Parking down county meeting, open to all, wish him well on his new ‘voy- the corner at Philip Avenue. this time at the commander’s age.’ All units of the Legion Family home post at Co-Op City. Until next time: Let’s make are always invited. Thanks again to Colleen, a real effort to dedicate our- & get...Real Results! 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The program facilitates 30-day hospital readmissions, more than 14 percent in its 30- tient education and in resolv- abled the hospital to focus on the transition of patients most it’s no longer a matter of hospi- day patient readmission rate. ing medication access issues, such things as creating alerts at risk for re-admission back tal “bragging rights,” but one “This has been a prior- which had been found to be for 30-day readmissions and into the community and con- of fi nancial necessity. ity not only for our Medicare a signifi cant barrier to their high-risk medications, and sists of regular telephonic fol- As a result of the Hospital patients, but with all our pa- care.” doing a better job of transmit- low-up and at-home physician Readmissions Reduction Pro- tients,” said Dr. Manisha Added Wanda Kelly, the ting clinical discharge sum- visits for up to 30 days follow- gram (HRRP) established by Kulshreshtha, St. Barnabas hospital’s director for case maries to physicians (includ- ing hospital discharge. “The the Affordable Care Act, hos- Hospital’s Medical Director, management, “We focus inten- ing primary care physicians) fi rst 30 days following a hos- pitals now face fi nancial pen- Care Transitions and Physi- sively on the reasons for read- and other providers. pital stay are the most critical alties from Medicare for their cian Practice. “A good part of mission to constantly look for mproved patient and care- to ensuring that patients prop- failure to reduce 30-day pa- this effort comes down to do- areas of improvement.” giver education at the patient’s erly recover and avoid compli- tient readmissions occurring ing a better job communicat- Additionally, Dr. bedside. This has included a cations,” said Dr. Sumir Sah- after initial hospitalizations ing among ourselves and edu- Kulshreshtha credits these “rounding” process whereby gal, EssenMed House Calls’ for heart attack, heart fail- cating our patients.” hospital-wide changes for the providers educate high-risk Chief Medical Offi cer. “We ure, pneumonia, chronic ob- The hospital began its dramatic turnaround: patients, including those with have found this model to be structive pulmonary disease campaign to reduce hospital- Introduction of “white congestive heart failure and very cost-effective in reducing (COPD), and elective hip or ization readmission rates by boards” used in daily meet- diabetes and their caregiv- hospital readmissions as well knee replacement. breaking down the process ings with as many as 15 to ers, in order to better prepare as provide patients with the According to results pub- from patient admission to dis- 20 doctors, dietitians, phar- them for discharge. This has caliber of personalized care lished this month by the Cen- charge and forming a readmis- macists, physical therapists, included, for example, “teach management that leads to in- ters for Medicare and Med- sion committee (comprised nurses, social workers and back” sessions where nurses creased patient satisfaction.” icaid Services (CMS), 140 of members from emergency case managers. “We discuss have patients tell them what Since the partnership’s incep- hospitals in New York State medicine, internal medicine, each patient, with a discharge they will need to do following tion in 2013, EssenMed House were penalized, with an av- surgery, nursing, case man- plan developed at the time the discharge. All exit materials Calls has cared for over 2,400 erage penalty of 0.75 percent agement, social work, phar- patient is admitted,” said Dr. for patients are now prepared SBH patients. (with some as high as 2.5 per- macy, IT and ambulatory Kulshreshtha. “The white in both English and Spanish, “Working with high-risk cent). At a time when virtu- care). Closer attention was board is color-coded so clini- with the hospital making ad- patients, many of whom are ally all of the state’s urban paid to patients’ medication, cians know when patients are ditional provisions for com- not always compliant, can be hospitals faced higher-than- with a clinical pharmacist as- being discharged, whether municating to its patients very challenging,” said Dr. average penalties, St. Barna- signed to a high risk patient they have been readmitted originally from such areas as Kulshreshtha. “But not only bas Hospital in (SBH Health fl oor and the hospital offer- (which means they are at re- West Africa and Albania. do our numbers (in terms of System), along with a hand- ing medication options and/ newed risk), and their care Collaboration with a large 30-day hospital readmissions) ful of suburban and rural hos- or assisting patients with the moving forward,” she said. private physician practice in continue to trend down, which pitals, had among the state’s cost of their meds when they “It’s made for far better com- making “house calls.” It is es- obviously is important in light lowest penalty rates (0.19 per- couldn’t afford them. munications.” timated that as many as 25 pa- of the fi nancial incentives, but cent). According to Rachel Suss- Enhancement of Electronic tients, for the most part elderly we feel that we’ve improved This has not happened by man, the clinical pharmacist Medical Records. Made possi- and chronically ill, are seen the overall quality of our chance. In fact, since 2011, the assigned, “Having a clinical ble through a grant from the monthly through a collabora- care.” hospital has experienced an pharmacist on the medical United Hospital Fund, the im- tive program with Essen Med- Severe headaches in pregnant women: when to worry If a pregnant woman with said lead author Matthew S. though some patients may 38 percent of women who had bia (sound sensitivity) and high blood pressure and no Robbins, M.D., director of in- have no symptoms. Depend- preeclampsia. psychiatric problems. history of headache sud- patient services at Montefi ore ing on the severity and the The most telling indica- The paper is titled “Acute denly develops a headache Headache Center, chief of age of the fetus, treatment tor of a secondary headache headache diagnosis in preg- that quickly gets worse, she neurology at Jack D. Weiler ranges from bed rest for mild among pregnant women nant women: a hospital-based could be at risk for preg- Hospital of Montefi ore, and preeclampsia to premature proved to be high blood pres- study.” The other authors nancy complications, includ- associate professor of clinical delivery if the condition is se- sure. Compared to pregnant are: Constantine Farmakidis, ing preeclampsia, which put neurology at Einstein. “Our vere. women with headache but no M.D., Ashlesha K. Dayal, M.D., both the mother and fetus at study suggests that physi- Dr. Robbins and colleagues high blood pressure, women and Richard Lipton, M.D., all risk. These and other find- cians should pay close atten- analyzed records of every with headache plus high at Einstein-Montefi ore. ings from a new study con- tion when a pregnant woman pregnant woman with head- blood pressure faced a 17- Dr. Lipton serves on the ducted by researchers at presents with a severe head- ache who had been referred fold increased likelihood that editorial board of Neurology, Montefiore Health System ache, especially if she has for a neurological consulta- their headaches were caused holds stock options in eNeura and Albert Einstein College elevated blood pressure or tion at Montefi ore’s Weiler by some other condition. “In Therapeutics and serves as a of Medicine of Yeshiva Uni- lack of past headache history. Hospital over a fi ve-year pe- most of these patients, their consultant, advisory board versity, offer the first clini- Those patients should be re- riod. The study involved 140 elevated blood pressure was member, or has received hon- cal recommendations for ferred immediately for neu- women with an average age of driven by preeclampsia,” said oraria from Allergan, the making diagnostic decisions roimaging and monitoring 29. A large majority of the pa- Dr. Robbins. American Headache Society, about headaches in pregnant for preeclampsia.” tients were Hispanic or Afri- The researchers found Autonomic Technologies, women. The study, the larg- Preeclampsia (previously can-American, refl ecting the that another red fl ag for a Boehringer-Ingelheim Phar- est of its kind, was published called toxemia) typically oc- makeup of the Bronx popula- headache that should be maceuticals, Boston Scien- online today in the journal curs during the second or tion. taken seriously was lack of a tifi c, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Neurology. third trimester of pregnancy Most (91) of the 140 women previous history of headache, CogniMed, CoLucid, Eli Lilly, “Headaches during preg- and may be related to an ab- had primary headaches, 90 which was associated with Endo, eNeura Therapeutics, nancy are quite common, but normal interaction of blood percent of which were mi- a fi ve-fold increased likeli- GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, No- it is not always easy to distin- vessels that supply the pla- graines. Among the 49 patients hood that the headache was vartis, NuPathe, Pfi zer, and guish between a recurring, centa. Symptoms and signs with secondary headache, secondary to something else. Vedanta Research. Dr. Rob- preexisting migraine condi- can include high blood pres- 51 percent were diagnosed Other warning signs were fe- bins, Dr. Farmakidis and Dr. tion and a headache caused by sure, headaches, blurry vi- with pregnancy-related high ver, seizures, and headaches Dayal report no confl icts of a pregnancy complication,” sion, or abdominal pain, al- blood pressure, including the in the absence of phonopho- interest. 60 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 BTR BY CHRYS NAPOLITANO the hunt. over rice (1 cup uncooked rice mushrooms. Toss to coat, cover Recently, I helped Pedro Ro- When we started to settle + 2 cups stock, cook according and sauté for 8 minutes, check- sario, Christina Abatiello and down, form communities and to directions and let cool over- ing every 2 minutes for done- everyone at New Beginnings practice agriculture, those night). Using a large sauté ness, until lightly browned but Animal Rescue by coordinat- dogs were right there with us, pan, with good nonstick fi n- not burned. ing an pet adoption event at adapting to our needs by as- ish, on a high heat, add 2 table- When done, add two table- the Locust Point Civic Associa- sisting us with guarding and spoons avocado oil. As soon spoons of chopped fresh herbs, tion. I am devoted to this group herding our livestock. (And of me remember how to live, in a as oil is shimmering, add rice, toss to mix well and set aside to and the cause of protecting our course domesticated cats were way that losing my parents did toss quickly and using a large cool. For the test recipe, I used furry friends. I do this in mem- also helping out). Our Schumi not. spoon, pat the rice gently to an cilantro, but you can also use ory of our Schumi, who we lost was a cocker spaniel, a breed When I held Mini in my even layer. parsley or dill, again, depend- on March 16, 2013. A few weeks that was used to fl ush out small arms the fi rst time I knew it Set a timer for 4 minutes ing on what’s in season. While later, we adopted Mini and then birds from the brush so that was right, I passed from sorrow and keep the heat high (8 out vegetables are sautéing, fi nish fostered Cooper for about two hunters could then shoot the to joy and that was a gift. In my of 10) while standing nearby. chopping the raw vegetables. hours before realizing she was birds. While Schumi never endeavors as a food activist, I Do not touch rice, but monitor Open a can of beans, drain part of our family too. The in- was used in the hunt, we were tell people to eat simple good temperature so that nothing and rinse. For the test recipe, credible loss I felt after losing amazed at her innate ability to food and know where it came burns. After 4 minutes, use a I used white cannelini beans. Schumi was diffi cult to tran- run towards a group of birds, from and will connect you to large spoon to gently scrape You can use any bean you have sition to the joy of having two never trying to actually catch the earth and that will start the browned rice, toss slightly on hand. puppies in your house, but we one as much as get them to fl y you on the path to a more sus- before patting down again. A few weeks ago, I printed got through it and joy won out. away. tainable lifestyle. But to love Set timer for 4 minutes. When my basic salad dressing recipe How can you say that there Having a dog (or a cat) con- an animal, to feel its loss and done, you should have pieces or and you’ll need one batch for is no connection between man nects us to our humanity in a then the love of another is the clumps of rice that are crunchy this salad. Once all elements and dogs? Our survival is way that loving another person cycle of life. Embrace it all. mixed with not crunchy but are ready, get a large serving directly connected to them. doesn’t. Not to diminish the If you want to learn more chewy pieces. Set aside to cool bowl. Add rice, the sautéed When man and wolf entered love of my husband or family about eating simple good food in a small bowl. Wipe pan vegetable mixture, raw veg- into the evolutionary bargain or friends, this is just another and knowing where it came clean. etables and beans, toss to mix. that over thousands of years facet of our emotional lives. We from, join us on Saturday, Au- The next step is the vege- Add dressing, toss again. Taste created the animals we share are stewards of this planet, but gust 29 at the Owen Dolen Cen- tables. For me, this recipe (or and check for seasonings, add our homes with today, it was to we are wrong when we say that ter for Healthy Eating Back to technique, really) is a great salt and pepper as needed. enable both species to survive. we are out to save the planet. If School, a free cooking class way to utilize items from the You can also chop up some Once man fi gured out that we continue on the path we as sponsored by Healthfi rst. CSA or at the local farmers optional add-ins before assem- cooking meat over fi re made it a people are on, we’ll be gone I will be teaching the class markets. To select the assort- bly, such as roasted chicken, easier to digest it enabled the and the planet will still be and thought I would share one ment of fresh vegetables, I try chopped dried cranberry, scal- brain to use more of its energy here. Mother Nature can laugh of the recipes I will be demon- to use at least 4 vegetables, lion or nuts. The salad works on thinking of better ways to at our braggadocio thinking strating. I call it ‘Rice Salad’ with 2 sautéed and 2 raw. All as a side dish, as a brown bag track and trap animals. We got that we were her saviors! We and I usually make it with should be chopped to ¼” dice or lunch or in a lettuce wrap for pretty good at it and soon the are the stewards of each other a wild rice mix that I buy at less. For the test recipe, which dinner. I love the mixture of wolves found that it was easier and the creatures we share the Costco. For the demo, I used I made yesterday, I used a Japa- textures, the crunch of the raw to hang around the camp and planet with. a mix I purchased at the Key nese eggplant, 8 large Cremini vegetables and the fried rice, get scraps from the humans. To understand this relation- Food in Westchester Square. mushrooms, a cucumber and a the creaminess of the beans The humans received in re- ship is to understand who we This was a mix of brown rice, green pepper. and the sautéed vegetables turn the wolf’s incredible hear- are, how we got here and what couscous, chia seeds and black Heat 2 tablespoons of butter make for a never boring dish. ing and sense of smell, further our current lifestyle is robbing lentils and it worked perfectly and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in Hope to see you at the cook- assisting us in not only protect- us of. Knowing Schumi, loving for this recipe. a sauté pan on medium. Add ing class. Ve the change you ing the camp but assisting us in her and feeling her loss made I start with 3 cups of left- chopped eggplant and chopped want to see in the world. BY PAUL GOLLUSCIO Hello all! Save the date. The 31st An- UP FOR ADOPTION nual Bronx Veterans’ Day Pa- rade steps off on Sunday, No- vember 8. Stay tuned to this column for further informa- tion. Thank you to Mary Perna of Sandy Rolon’s Women’s Em- the St. Benedict’s Senior Cen- powerment Spa Day went very ter for donation of food for the well this past Saturday. It was troops overseas. well attended and fun was had Speaking of thank yous and by all. donations. A big thank you to Trivia Time!! Arline Thienel for her gener- Ted Kennedy passed away ous contribution to be used for on August 25, 2009. This means our BBQ at the Bronx VA Hos- he has been sober six years. pital. That BBQ is on Sunday, Congrats. September 13 at noon. Arline is The fi rst Black slaves were a long time fan of this column brought to Jamestown, Vir- and cares a lot about the vets ginia on August 20, 1619. and the men and women of our Nat Turner led a slave re- Armed Forces. Thanks again volt in Virginia on August 20, Arline! 1831. The Marine Corps League The last trolley in the Bronx will resume their meetings on clanged on August 28, 1948. (L-r)) Bluemoon and Rafi ki are brother and sister. They are Boxer mixes and are a year and half old. Both Friday, September 11, at 7:30 On August 21, 1959, Hawaii are very sweet and playful. They can be adopted together or seperately. Rafi ki should not be in a home p.m.at the Sam Young Post. became the 50th State. with smaller animals. Our post meetings will re- Keep the troops in your If you are intersted in adopting any of these pets, email [email protected] or call sume on Saturday, September prayers, hug a vet and God 347-691-3282. New Beginning Animal Rescue is located at 2515 Newbold Avenue. 3, at 1 p.m. bless. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 61 Bronx Park East Community Association news and highlights BY RAPHAEL SCHWEIZER times a day. Bronx Park East Commu- BARKER SPEED BUMPS nity Association advocates for Thanks to the efforts of the residents, students, busi- Luisa Benedetto of Council- nesses and all other people in- man Ritchie Torres’ offi ce, volved in some way in the Al- as well as the petition-gather- lerton and Pelham Parkway ing of Elaine Williams and B- communities of Community PECA member James Vargas, Board 11. Though we have not DOT is in the midst of another held a meeting this month, th speed bump study on Barker is doesn’t mean we have post- Avenue between Waring and poned our advocacy. Allerton. So here are some impor- These two blocks were de- tant issues which we have nied speed bumps a year ago, been in touch with city agen- but we the people are ada- cies and elected offi cials about mant about the need for more this summer: traffi c safety controls. When M S 135 TRAFFIC SAFETY it comes to slowing down ve- At the request of M.S. 135’s hicles, nothing is more effec- Norma Lopez and Her mom, along with Liridona, Kris, Denise Pagan and many others celebrated the 3rd Annual Green Middle School, B-PECA tive than those asphalt hills, chairperson Raphael has con- which force drivers to either Cruger-Mace Back-to-School Block Party on August 22. tacted Councilman Jimmy slow down or damage the un- Vacca’s offi ce to request that der-carriage of their cars. Walton, and the rest of the 49 the world who come to Albert unity. Thank you to all the Department of Transportation Barker Avenue between offi cers for their renewed ef- Einstein to get training in the elected offi cials, neighborhood re-paint the crosswalks at the Waring and Mace is a main fort s to tackle quality-of-life medical fi eld and, while here, businesses and volunteers who intersections of Boston Road/ corridor for P.S. 96 students concerns in Allerton, Pelham become part of our commu- made this event possible. Cru- Mace/Holland avenues as well and their parents. Unfortu- Parkway and the rest of our nity . So, a few years ago, some ger Mace Block Association as Waring/Holland avenues. nately, drivers use it as a race- precinct. Their efforts are in- medical students decided that chairwoman, and B-PECA The crosswalks are almost way before approaching the dispensable. they wanted to give back to the board member, Norma Lopez completely faded, which con- Waring ‘ S top’ sign. Feel free to follow the pre- neighborhood which they have was overwhelmed with joy tributes to driver irresponsi- Meanwhile Barker be- cinct on their very active Twit- come to be a part of. They de- as she saw the children smile bility, and erratic pedestrian tween Mace and Allerton av- ter page at @NYPD49pct. You cided to reach out to the com- with their new book bags and behavior. These two things enues houses over 200 senior don’t need a Twitter account munity and it’s organizations school supplies! combined can make the inter- citizen residents of Center- to view their page. and thus, ECAN was born! The next block party that section more accident-prone, Light apartment buildings. It As always, if you have any The students involved are B-PECA board members will especially at intersections is a long, winding block and concerns about our neighbor- on the CSAB (Community be involved in is on Saturday, crossed by thousands of stu- seniors frequently - and under- hood, please call/text B-PECA Student Advisory Board) and September 12, headed by Grace dents during entry/dismissal. standably - cross in the middle at (347) 654-7044, email bxpark- meetings are held quarterly Lovaglio on Barnes and Aller- Thus, hopefully these white of the block so they don’t have [email protected] or become a to discuss what the commu- ton avenues. And then comes pedestrian markings can be to walk all the way to the cor- part of our vibrant facebook nity needs and how they can the annual Halloween Block re-painted before the school ner. However, there is a blind group by going to www.face- help. One of the faculty mem- Party on Thwaites Place, tak- year begins on September 9th . spot towards Allerton Ave- book.com/groups/bxpark- bers is Sunil S. Jhangiani ing place on Saturday, Octo- BOSTON ROAD/ALLERTON nue and this has led to many east. (MD, MBA, FACP & AGAF), ber 31. Thanks to concerns raised near-crashes (they are traffi c What is ECAN? founder and medical director Block parties are a great by a member of our B-PECA crashes, not accidents, as per On August 17 a reception of NutritionVista.com as well way to boost the spirit of the facebook group, we are also in Vision Zero) as the seniors go was held at the Einstein Col- as a member of Doctors for a neighborhood, which has communication with Vacca’s from one of their buildings to lege of Medicine for all the Healthier Bronx. many other tangential bene- offi ce about another 6-way in- another across the street. new fi rst year students. This Dr. Jhangiani is a hands- fi ts such as reduced crime, in- tersection a few blocks away. DOT should be fi nished soiree was put together by a on man of action and is com- creased friendship and cama- When cars turn off of with their second speed bump little know organization called mitted to being involved raderie among block residents northbound Allerton Avenue study by years end and hope- ECAN. with the community at large. and spreading of goodwill. onto Boston Road, they get fully the result will vindicate Grace Lovaglio, B-PECA Even with his busy schedule Summer ain’t over. So go in the way of vehicles going the concerns of block resi- executive board member, he fi nds the time to come to out to the beach, and enjoy ‘El southbound on Allerton wh dents. founder and chair of Aller- neighborhood functions and Verano’ while it lasts. o are also turning onto Bos- NOISE COMPLAINTS ton Barnes Block Association events, such as ABBA’s ‘Hello Also remember to continue ton Road. Our facebook group The new, energetic captain (ABBA) and ECAN member, Summer’ block party which to set the example for others member suggests that there of our 49th Police Precinct has attended this event along with took place on June 20. We ap- to follow by always picking up be a left-turn only signal im- received and acted upon noise Larry Mauriello, who is also a plaud this student/faculty ini- after your dog, putting your plemented into the traffi c se- complaints sent to him con- BPECA member and ABBA’s tiative for reaching out their garbage - no matter how small quence, as is the case at o ther cerning private houses blast- secretary. ECAN (Einstein hands to the community, and - i nto a trash bin (or in your nearby intersections. Hope- ing music after 10 p.m.. At Community Action Network) look forward to working more pocket until you see one), and fully DOT can listen to the last, the precinct is now tak- is run by medical students closely with them ar future giving up your bus/train seat concerns of community resi- ing away the sound-producing along with faculty advisors events. to those who are pregnant, dents, some of whom are the equipment when chronic of- who want to give back to the Block Party Success disabled or elderly. very people that drive the Al- fenders are caught at incon- community. The 3rd Annual Cruger- Change starts from within. lerton Avenue BX 26 bus and siderate times of night. Think about it . We have Mace Block Party was a fan- encounter these issues several Thank you to Captain Keith medical students from all over tastic day fi lled with love and Free Pre-K For All registration at St. Francis Assisi St. Francis of Assisi Early program) enrollment fair on 2011 will have the opportunity The Corry Academy, a build- cis of Assisi School will also Childhood Program, located Wednesday August 27, from to register for the New York ing custom-designed and ren- be available for individuals in- at The Corry Academy, will 6 to 8 p.m. at the Corry Acad- City Free Pre-K For All pro- ovated for early childhood ed- terested in enrolling children be hosting a free Pre-K For emy; 4321 Barnes Avenue. gram at St. Francis of Assisi ucation. in grades K-8th. 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" # $ % $ & $ ' $ % ( $ ) $ * $ 64 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 BTR ‘Rock n Roll’ Oldies Music Concert Oct. 10th The Uniformed Fire Fighters As- Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life, cuisine growing throughout the Fam- to the living traditions of Mexico sociation of New Rochelle presents through November 1: The fi rst solo ily Garden: beans, tomatoes, peppers, through a musical journey that begins a “Rock n Roll” Oldies Music Con- presentation of artist Frida Kahlo’s chiles, herbs, and more. with the conquest and leads to the pres- cert on Saturday, October 10, 8 p.m., at work in more than ten years, FRIDA Mario Batali’s Kitchen Gardens, ent day. New Rochelle High School, Whitney E. KAHLO: Art, Garden, Life focuses on through November 1; 1:30 to 6 p.m.: Gar- Spotlight on Agave: A Tequila Young Auditorium, Clove Road. the artist’s engagement with nature in den beds are fi lled with plants featured Story, Saturday, August 29 and Sun- The concert will feature Just Nuts her native country of Mexico, as seen in in the favorite recipes of the chefs from day, August 30: The rich history and Band, Barbara Harris and the Toys, her garden and decoration of her home, Mario Batali’s restaurants. Children long-standing traditions of Mexican along with her R&B hit band, and the as well as her complex use of plant im- can explore the gardens to solve Ma- tequila will be told through a living Fellas agery in her work. The New York Bo- rio’s Menu Mystery game. presentation of the plant at the heart MC for the evening will be radio tanical Garden’s exhibition is the fi rst Dig! Plant! Grow!: Pollinator Pals: of it all—the agave—for an informa- jock Dennis Dion Nardone of the “Rock to focus exclusively on Kahlo’s intense Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, Au- tive look into the botany and crafts- n Roll” doo-wop/oldies music radio interest in the botanical world. gust 30; 1:30 to 6 p.m.: Learn about im- manship of one of the world’s favor- show. The exhibition reimagines Kahlo’s portant pollinators: our honeybees and ite spirits. Sponsored by Jose Cuervo * * * studio and garden at the Casa Azul the monarch butterfl ies passing us by Reserva. A night out at the movies just got (Blue House) in the Enid A. Haupt Con- on their way to Mexico. Get buzzy do- Garden Highlights Tour, Saturday, even more exciting for families in servatory, and includes a rare display ing the honeybee dance, observe up- August 29; 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.: The Westchester County and the surround- of more than a dozen original paint- close the workings of a beehive, and sights and scents of the season fl our- ing region. Cross County Shopping ings and drawings on view in the Lu- sample honey from different nectar ish across the 250 acres of the Botani- Center today a new spin on its an- Esther T. Mertz Library’s Art Gallery. sources. Meander through our meadow cal Garden. Join a Garden Guide for a nual Fall Flicks outdoor movie series, Accompanying programs invite visi- to fi nd the beautiful monarchs’ favorite walking tour featuring highlights of which includes an array of festive fall tors to learn about Kahlo’s Mexico in snack-spots for fueling up before their the gardens and plant collections that snack stations, vendors, kid-friendly new ways through poetry, lectures, long fl ight. stand out in winter, and start to look pre-show entertainment, as well as fun hands-on activities for children, and ¡Cámara, Acción! Mexican Film for early signs of spring. movie showings for the entire family to Mexican-inspired shopping and din- Series, Saturday, August 29 and Sun- Conservatory Tour, Sunday, Au- enjoy. ing. day, August 30; 3 p.m.: The fi lm series gust 30; 12:30 p.m.: Explore the Enid A. Currently in its second year, Fall The Mexico City of Frida and Diego, includes the Academy Award-winning Haupt Conservatory, an acre of plants Flicks at Cross County Shopping Cen- through November 1: This panel ex- Frida (2002) every Saturday and a re- under glass, with one of the Garden’s ter in Yonkers takes place September hibition presents museums and other volving series of documentaries and tour guides. Take an ecotour around through October on three consecu- sites in Mexico City where Frida Kah- shorts on Sundays, presented in part- the world through 11 distinct habi- tive Friday evenings. This year’s fi lm lo’s and Diego Rivera’s artwork and nership with Cinema Tropical. tats, including two types of rain forest, lineup includes: Cinderella 2015 on Fri- personal collections can be viewed, Live Music: Mexico Beyond Maria- deserts of the Americas and of Africa, day, September 25; Avengers: Age of Ul- conveying the scope of their artistic chi, Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, and aquatic and carnivorous plant dis- tron on Friday, October 2; and Big Hero and intellectual contributions to the August 30; 2:30 and 4:30 p.m.: Mex- plays. 6 on Friday, October 9. cultural life of Mexico. ico Beyond Mariachi’s performances For more information, call (718) 817- During Fall Flicks, visitors will The Two Fridas, through November forma bridge that connects audiences 8700 or visit nybg.org. enjoy pre-show entertainment that 1: Inspired by Kahlo’s double self-por- includes live music and fall snack trait, The Two Fridas (1939), contem- stations. They will be able to enjoy porary Artist in Residence Humberto samples from the Yonkers Brewing Spíndola uses reeds, tissue paper, and Company, who recently opened a brew- a Mexican folk art technique to recre- ery in Yonkers, sip warm apple cider, ate the two fi gures and dresses with a plus try tasty treats such as caramel trompe l’oeil effect that closely resem- corn and apple cider donuts. Each bles fabric. F night, the event will begin at 6 p.m. on Frida’s Flora and Fauna, through The Green (the center of the mall). The September 27; 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Ex- movie will start at sunset, on a 35-foot- perience the inspiration Frida Kahlo O high outdoor screen. To coincide with found in the natural world that can the celebration, select retailers will be be seen and appreciated in her art- R offering coupons and samples to shop- work. Children can use scientifi c tools pers. throughout the Adventure Garden to * * * investigate plants and animals grow- On September 20, historic Armor ing and living in New York City. Other Hall at Wave Hill comes alive with expressive activities include play at a performance by award-winning pi- Frida’s Puppet Theater and in the La anist Tanya Bannister. Joined by a Casita Azul playhouse, as well as cre- complement of gifted string players, ating self-portraits using seasonal col- SM the artist offers sublime and intimate ors, fruits, and inspiration—just like chamber ensemble scale arrange- Frida might! ments of masterful piano concertos by Octavio Paz Poetry Walk, through Chopin and Mozart. As a bonus, Ban- November 1: The works of infl uential nister offers Chopin’s gorgeous Bal- 20th-century Mexican poet Octavio Sept 7–20 lade No. 4. Paz, many referencing native plants Opening the 2015-2016 concert sea- and fl owers, will be displayed amid the son in Wave Hill’s Armor Hall, the seasonal beauty of the Garden’s own Tickets on Sale Now hour-long performance is the fi rst in collections. a series of ten extraordinary concerts. Cooking with Frida, through No- Come early to enjoy a leisurely stroll vember 1; 2 and 4 p.m.: Hands-on ac- through the gardens and then settle in tivities bring together children and for an exceptional performance, start- their families to experience the col- nycgo.com ing at 2 p.m. ors, textures, smells, and tastes of Fr- Tickets: Single Tickets: $28 general ida Kahlo’s Mexican kitchen. Cooking Sponsored by: admission, $15 child (ages 8-18); Wave demonstrations feature recipes in- Hill Member: $22 adult, $12 child. spired by those Frida served to family * * * and friends, using nutritious, garden- Weekend events at the New York based ingredients. Visitors can explore Terms apply. Botanical Garden include: and tend to the plant staples of Mexican BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 65 Benjamin T. Babbitt, Baking Soda King, interred in Woodlawn The next time you fi nd yourself wandering around Woodlawn Cemetery enjoy- ing its manicured lawns and scarce majestic trees such as the giant white oak, the weep- ing beech, or umbrella pine, on the Mohawk River in Lit- and then soap powder. meander over to the Highland tle Falls, New York where he He developed a great deal plot off Ravine Avenue. manufactured pumps and mo- of skill in marketing and by There up on the hill, out of tors including one of the fi rst 1851 he began manufacturing sight from the roadway, you practicable lawn mowers. soap in small usable bars to will notice a grand monument Little Falls is located just give his product the broadest bearing an ornate sacropha- east of Utica in Herkimer appeal possible. gus held aloft. It adorns the County, New York. The ad- He was the fi rst to try this Babbitt Family plot and was jective little is used because method of selling soap and erected at the request of mil- there’s a larger waterfall in made sure that his soap bars lionaire inventor Benjamin nearby Cohoes. Babbitt re- were attractively packaged Babbitt’s family. mained at the shop until a and well advertised. Needless Benjamin Todd Babbitt fl ood destroyed it in 1934. He to say, he was extremely suc- was born on May 1, 1809 in then moved to New York City. cessful as he not only manu- Westmoreland, New York to He turned his attention to factured his products, but also Nathaniel and Betsey Holman manufacturing in New York the machines that were used to Babbitt. and took full advantage of the create and package them. He Nathaniel was an ensign in large population in the big controlled the entire process the Oneida County militia and city. His fi rst product was bak- and was among the fi rst to of- a blacksmith as well as being a ing soda which he produced fer free samples and free tours REPRINTED FROM 8/20/2012 farmer and the proprietor of a from his own patent and sold of his plants. The phrase “Get The Benjamin and Rebecca Babbitt grave marker at the Highland Plot in local tavern. Benjamin helped in small usable packets that on the bandwagon” is thought out at the family farm and re- were well-marked and attrac- to come from him as that was Woodlawn Cemetery as it looked on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. ceived a well-rounded educa- tive. He knew the value of eye- one method he uses to sell his Photo by Carol Twomey tion becoming profi cient as a appeal and found a great deal soap. He used a brightly col- machinist and wheelwright of success. He had actually ored streetcar with a band to lion dollars to his wife and two dent until her death in 1939. and even fi nding time to study cornered the market on bak- attract attention. daughters. One daughter, Lil- Benjamin’s wife, Rebecca, is chemistry. ing soda. Benjamin Babbitt passed lian Babbitt Hyde (1856-1939), interred high on that knoll in When he was just 22, he It was so successful that away on October 20, 1889 leav- established a foundation in Woodlawn Cemetery with her opened his fi rst machine shop he soon added baking powder ing an estate of about fi ve mil- 1924 and served as the presi- husband. Enjoy an Evening of Jazz and Brazilian Jazz with Mark Morganelli & The Jazz Forum All-Stars SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 • 7:00 - 9:00 PM ST. RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 2380 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, BRONX, NY Tickets: $25.00 per person | General Admission To purchase tickets, go to www.nycharities.org/events/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=8366 or call 718-792-4044 Proceeds to benefit For additional information, call 718-597-3232 x2232 St. Raymond Elementary School or email [email protected]. SPACE DONATED BY SCHUYLER HILL FUNERAL HOME THE BRONX DESIGN GROUP 66 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 BTR NY ruling returns sanity to child care It pains me to say it, called it abuse. Hardly! I had nied her, too. The three-judge parents who put their but New Jersey is sud- one friend who looked for- panel said there was no way kids in danger, we’d have denly a light unto us all. ward to the car waits with she deserved a hearing be- to scream things like, Last week, its Supreme her sister because they’d tilt cause what was there to hear? “How dare you drive that Court there ruled that it the passenger seat all the way She’d left her kid in the car, child to her piano lesson? isn’t automatically child back and play “dentist.” which automatically made She could die!” abuse to let your kid wait We refuse to concede her a child abuser because We don’t do that be- in the car while you pick there’s a difference between something bad could have cause we are not con- up the dry cleaning. waiting in the car for 10 min- happened. stantly warned, “Never Hallelujah! utes on a mild afternoon and That’s true — but also let a child ride in a car, We’ve been warned waiting in the car for 10 hours highly unlikely. Of the 30–40 not even for a minute!” these past 10 years that in the Mojave Dessert. This kids who die in hot cars every So last week, the court kids are in danger any obtuseness explains why, back year, 80 percent were forgotten agreed with the mom’s time we leave them in the in 2009, a mom who let her there for hours, or climbed in lawyer, Sean Marotta, car. Public service an- 19-month-wait in the car dur- RHYMES when no one was looking and that we cannot expect nouncements say, “Never ing a 5–10 minute errand at couldn’t get out. They were parents to ensure a zero- leave your child in the a dollar store in South Plain- WITH CRAZY not waiting in the car while risk childhood. No option car — not even for a min- fi eld, was found guilty of child mom ran into the store to pick is ever completely safe. ute!” Onlookers who spot abuse by the state’s Depart- C\efi\Jb\eXqp up the pizza. And no parent is every a child in a car go crazy ment of Children and Fami- What’s more, law profes- completely perfect. with rage. One mom I lies. The law there states par- sor David Pimentel points out And being imperfect know had just buckled ents cannot “recklessly create that anything could also hap- is not the same as be- her child into the car seat a risk of severe injury.” Registry, just not public. pen when the child was being ing abusive. So ruled the and went to return her But somehow it didn’t mat- Once you’re offi cially a “child walked through the parking court, by a vote of 7–0. shopping cart. When she ter that it was 55 degrees that abuser,” good luck getting a lot. In fact, more kids die each Which is why New Jersey got back maybe 30 sec- day, or that the child slept job in teaching, day care, or year in parking lots and drive- is now a beacon of sanity onds later, a woman was peacefully through this whole nursing. ways than waiting in cars. in our parent-shaming screaming at her, “She “ordeal.” The mere fact of let- This mom asked the child And if you want to talk and blaming country. could have died!” ting a kid wait in the car was protection agency for a hear- about a bigger risk to chil- Lenore Skenazy is a But this is bunk. Most enough for the department to ing in which she could try to dren, it isn’t waiting in the keynote speaker and the of us spent part of our place the mom on New Jer- defend herself and get off the car, it is riding in one. The No. author and founder of childhood waiting in sey’s Child Abuse and Neglect registry. When this was de- 1 way children die in America the book and blog Free- the car while our moms Registry. Every state has one nied, she appealed, but New is as car passengers. So if we Range Kids. ran errands, and no one — it is like the Sex Offender Jersey’s appellate court de- really want to crack down on Bronx House School for Performing Arts registration Bronx House School for Per- tion is also available for private artistic skills. The Dance Stu- Creative Ballet, Pre Ballet, Pre- to students who qualify for fi - forming Arts is currently ac- instruction in piano, guitar, dio at Bronx House will run on Tap, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, nancial assistance as well as cepting registration for its fall voice, violin, drums, and other a 15-week semester system to African and Hip Hop for ages instruments available for loan, session of group music, theater instruments. Classes are of- support student development 1.5 and up. free of charge. and dance classes, beginning fered six days a week, includ- and progress. The school has The 15-week session also Additional information and the week of September 16th. ing Saturdays and Sundays. added more weekday classes, includes the popular Musical discounts can also be found at Group music classes run The School’s newly im- more classes for younger chil- Theater Workshop for children the upcoming Family Fun Day for 10 weeks and include Pre- proved and expanded dance dren, and a newly launched in grades 1-4. Open House on Saturday, Sep- School music appreciation for program, renamed The Dance adult social dance program. All classes are held in a tember 12th from 11am – 3pm. ages 2.5-4, Pre-School instru- Studio at Bronx House, is of- Additionally, the program will state-of-the-art 7,000 square Bronx House is located at mental instruction on piano or fering classes that will provide include free health and nutri- foot wing that includes sound- 990 Pelham Parkway South. violin for 4 and 5 year olds, and students a strong foundation tion workshops for parents and proof and sound enhanced mu- For more information call (718) beginner piano, guitar or violin in diverse dance styles while students. Dance classes offered sic rooms and dance studios. 792-1800 ext. 235, or visit www. for ages 6 -12. Ongoing registra- increasing their technical and include Creative Movement, The school offers scholarships bronxhouse.org. Festival of Ferragosto celebrated on Arthur Avenue September 13th On Sunday, September 13, For the past 18 years, the people to experience fi rst-hand mission is to help children in Lady featuring Elio Scaccio, from noon until 6 p.m., the Bel- merchants of the Arthur Av- the neighborhood’s old-world the New York Metro and Hud- Jessica Carvo and Teo Ric- mont section will host their enuehave banded together to charm and tradition of good son Valley Region battling ciardella, The 70’s Project, Un- annual Ferragosto festival keep this lively Italian tradi- taste, including all our fi ne- cancer and their families by cle Floyd, Sal Valentinetti, Bob that draws thousands of visi- tion alive by engaging visitors dining restaurants, our hand- providing fi nancial support Bisaccia and David Rubertone. tors from the tri-state area and in Italian culture, traditions, made and imported Italian for their medical treatments Sponsorship for this event pro- beyond to the intersection of music and of course, the great- products and so much more. and expenses not covered by vided by Pepsi, Peroni, Wild- all-things-Italian at world-fa- est food. The Ferragosto event The festival also includes insurance. life Conservation Society, and mous Arthur Avenue and 187th continues to grow each year booths from the New York The Ferragosto celebration Stepping Out NYC. For more Street. This ancient Roman fes- with an average of 20,000 to Botanical Garden and Saint includes street performances, information go to www.Ferra- tival dates back to 18 B.C. when 28,000 guests who travel from Barnabas Hospital, as well as celebrity guests, music, kids’ gosto.com. the gathering was created in near and far to make it part of non-profi t organizations like activities and more. Among For more information about honor of the emperor, Caesar their family tradition. Love Holds Life Children’s the performers scheduled to Love Holds Life or to donate, Augustus. Ferragosto is a chance for Cancer Foundation, whose appear are Two Gents & The visit www.lhlny.org BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 67 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE 68 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 BTR Crime Victims Support Services fundraiser Crime Victims Support master of ceremonies Stevan p.m., at Good To Go Restau- and includes hot trays, ap- For RSVP or for further Services will hold a Meet & “Coach” Lynn, on Tuesday, rant, 1894 Eastchester Road. petizers, red and white and information call (718) 823- Greet fundraiser, hosted by September 15, starting at 6 Donation is $25 per person soda. (Pay bar separate). 4925. BY DOROTHEA POGGI in alienation of parkland to allow some the Sound Shore Initiative extended to Ferry Point Park is lookin’ good. added entrances from the Hutch to Co- include our area (more news to come). The wonderful addition of a Litter op City and from the Hutch to Hutch Well “that’s all folks” to quote a Picker, which is pulled by a tractor Metro. The Bronx Times Reporter has grey rabbit that we grew up watch- while it gobbles up litter into a con- coverage on these issues. ing…don’t forget to attend your civic tainer, is helping to clean our over We swim, fi sh, crab and boat in and community group meetings and used park in two to three hours in- these wonderful assets. ‘Save the date’ voice your opinions on the many inter- stead of days. to attend Public Meeting #3 at P.S. 71 esting Facebook groups, and let your There are two arborists working at dents seem content with walking quite at 3040 Roberts Avenue on Wednesday, concerns for your neighborhood be the park. One is cutting and trimming a distance to the buses and shopping September 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. to learn loud and strong. dead and dangerous trees while the area. We still believe laundry services about the Long Term Control Plan If you are new to Facebook I can other is clearing and maintaining the should be added to their facility or at for the sewage that is now being dis- help you fi nd at least eight neighbor- 300 saplings which form our 911 Liv- the Throggs Neck Shopping Center. charged into your waterways during hood-related groups that specialize in ing Memorial Forest (donated by the Bronx Animal Shelter Endeavor rain storms. various things. Just type in Dorothea Prince of Monaco). (BASE) is speeding along after much DEP will have a short presenta- Poggi and Request my Friendship and It is very satisfying to see both the dragging for a while. News coverage tion at 6:30 p.m. I am providing rides I will hook you up. Don’t forget to sup- ancient Oaks and the sapling Redbuds has enlightened many people to the (limited to seven persons) to and from port and thank your best elected of- cared for so tenderly. Our Model Air- overpopulation of cats in our borough. for those interested. Good news I am fi cials and don’t re-instate the lame plane fl ying Club, The Blue Angels Articles in New York newspapers have thankful for my more professional co- ones. That is how this section of the NY have celebrated their 50 plus years discussed the need for a full service hort’s of the East Bronx Coastal Work- Bronx has maintained it’s safe quality with a big ‘sha-bang’ at the park this shelter. Senator Jeff Klein and Coun- ing Group which have applied to have of life. month. But still each weekend we have cilman Ritchie Torres have spoken out the negative side. Witnesses are com- on the need for a shelter and are dis- plaining about bottles of hard liquor cussing intermediate solutions while being sold at the park along Schley Av- we wait for NYC to step up with fund- Lehman Center’s 35th enue from black plastic bags on Sun- ing. Borough President Rubin Diaz, day towards the late afternoon into the Jr. has also expressed his support for Lehman Center for the Perform- in the entire country where Gilberto evening. a full service municipally funded Ani- ing Arts announces the lineup for Santa Rosa and Rubén Blades per- Brush Avenue is still a hodgepodge mal shelter. Community boards and 34 its 35th anniversary 2015-16 sea- formed together on the same stage of residential and commercial en- of 51 council persons agree that laws son, which continues its tradition for the very fi rst time. Lehman Cen- croachments that at sometimes create should be replaced to require funding of bringing world-class entertain- ter’s 2015-16 season offers a full and a form of gridlock. Thanks to Sen. Jeff for city wide animal shelters. ment to the Bronx. To kick off the varied line-up of performances that Klein’s offi ce, Community Board10 and ASPCA agrees that the Bronx shel- new season, a tribute to the big stay true to bringing the best head- 311 calls, the main potholes are fi lled, ter would alleviate much overcrowd- Latin bands the Machito Orchestra liners, dance, music and cultural at- but the deep undulations in the street ing in existing shelters and is work- and the Mambo Legends Orchestra tractions to the Bronx. New this sea- are still dangerous and create intense ing with us to plan some solutions. will perform hits from the 40’s, 50’s son is an inaugural concert by a new noise from the trucks banging over ACC is meeting with us this Friday to and 60’s; Noche de Salseros Charlie generation of professional musicians them. Brush Avenue from Wenner talk about some funding possibilities Aponte, Jose Alberto “El Canario” who just formed The Orchestra Now Place to Jay Place needs to be recon- to help dogs and cats of our borough. and Domingo Quinones unite for and will present an evening of the structed properly to hold the huge We have 2,000 petition signatures and an evening of world class music; beautiful music of Prokofi ev, Haydn trailers, double buses being repaired almost 600 online signatures, Myself, and Lalo Rodriguez will perform and Mozart for which tickets are at HOPenn along with the heaviest Donna DeChiaro, and Marion Koenig a special concert that draws from complimentary with the purchase of equipment imaginable that pound on have held tightly to our goal and bend his four decades of salsa and bole- tickets to any of the 2015-16 season’s it daily (on top of gas and electric and together to mold the strength we each ros. Audiences will celebrate the events from the box offi ce! We will water and sewer lines). have to further our successes. Holiday Season Jíbaro Style with also be hosting the Jazz at Lincoln The Crystal Residence at the Old Traffi c has been an issue in our Parranda Navideña and be thrilled Center Orchestra and its renowned Capri Motel has a life of its own. We area for years and it is not getting bet- with the popular Lehman Center Maestro Wynton Marsalis. From have not witnessed any panhandling, ter. The East Bronx Traffi c Coalition favorites Forever Freestyle 10 and the Cuban sensation – Formell y Los increase in crime, car or home intru- (EBTC) has been gaining momentum Doo Wop: Rock And Roll Is Here To Van Van, to the legendary Machito sions or anything like that. The resi- for various changes that would assist Stay. Lehman Center’s exciting 35th and Mambo Legends Orchestras, to Anniversary Season promises an the unprecedented evening of Salsa exceptional array of talent to please vocalists Charlie Aponte, Jose Al- A Trusted Name In The Community For Over 50 Years all audiences. (Complete 2015-2016 berto “El Canario” and Domingo Latin and Popular music schedule Quinones, to the extraordinary Now CHERICO REAL ESTATE included below.) Orchestra, to the classic Doo Wop: For thirty-fi ve years Lehman Rock and Roll is Here to Stay Con- Center for the Performing Arts cert, our new season has something has presented an international se- for everyone.” lection of artists and celebrities at Lehman Center for the Perform- very affordable ticket prices. Eva ing Arts is on the campus of Leh- Bornstein, who is beginning her man College/CUNY at 250 Bedford eleventh season as executive direc- Park Boulevard West. Tickets for all tor of Lehman Center, says, “As I events can be purchased by calling look back and recall enjoying leg- the Lehman Center box offi ce at (718) ends like Smokey Robinson, Patti 960-8833 (Monday through Friday, 10 LaBelle, Johnny Mathis and José a.m. to 5 p.m., and beginning at noon Feliciano, we have been a home on the day of the concert), or through for many ‘fi rsts’, like the recent ap- online access at www.LehmanCen- pearance of Michael Bolton. Leh- ter.org. Low cost on-site parking ONX, NY man Center was also the only place available for $5. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 69 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE 70 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 BTR Bon Appétit! at the Bronx YMCA Please Join Us for an EVENING OF INTERNATIONAL FOOD TASTING AND FUN on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the Bronx YMCA 2 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY From 6:00 to 9:00 pm Honoring THE HOWARD & MINERVA MUNCH FRIEND OF THE Y AWARD LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Mike Florio, Golden Glow Cookies David Bilheimer COMMUNITY SERVICE UNSUNG HERO AWARD AWARD Brenda Prohaska Robert Taylor Ticket Price for Unlimited RSVP by September 8 to Deborah Adams at Food & Wine Tasting: [email protected] or 212-912-2490 $100 per person THE BRONX DESIGN GROUP SPONSORED BY: BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 71 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE More Classifieds online at WWW.BXTIMES.COM 76 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 BTR “Kevin Anderson is a great quarterback. He has great arm strength. .” SOPHOMORE RUNNING BACK CHASE EDMONDS . . 81 Almost Famous: Bronx native moves closer to NBA dream BY PARRICK MCCORMACK Jarrid Famous has played professional regular season games in the NBA Summer PIPE League, NBA D-League, and overseas. Never in the NBA. The Bronx native took a DREAMS step towards that fi nal dream By Bob Connolly when he signed a contract with the Dallas Mavericks in July “It’s a great feeling,” Fa- mous said. “I put in hard work and seeing that it pays off.” NFL The 6-foot-11 forward has played professional in China, Slovakia, the Dominican Re- public, and most recently the Philippines. The experience Hi-jinx overseas has elevated Fa- mous’ game. “It help me grow as a player I wouldn’t be able to identify from college to now,” the for- the origin of the smell in Tom mer South Florida standout Brady’s court room if I walked said. in there, but I would know what In the Philippines, the it was if I stepped in it. 27-year old dominated the Greed And Density A Bad league averaging 30.2 points Combo per game and 23.0 rebounds to The Sports Curmudgeon help GlobalPort Batang Pier wrote, “There was evidently make the playoffs. a law in St. Louis and/or Mis- The time in Philippines souri that required a referen- helped prepare Famous in his dum before the city and or state journey to the NBA. could shell out taxpayer money “Just the mind set of going to upgrade the Rams’ stadium. hard. They gave me the expe- That requirement meant the rience to go out there. They city/state could not meet the put the ball in my hands and NFL deadline for proposing helped me lead a team to get what they would do to keep the in the playoffs.” Rams in St. Louis. So the folks Following his time over- in charge went to court to get seas, he played his fourth the law that was on the books summer in the 2015 NBA Sum- declared too vague to enforce mer League. With the Wash- so that they could pledge tax- ington Wizard, Famous, who payer money without a refer- has also played for the Mil- Bronx native Jarrid Famous, seen here playing with the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Summer League, signed endum. waukie Bucks, Indiana Pac- a contract with the Dallas Mavericks. AP/John Raoux If that is not strange enough, ers, and Memphis Grizzlies in they did that even though the the summer league, averaged Rams’ owner does not want 10.2 points and 6.8 rebounds a Prior to his success over- with back home,” Famous 2011 when he saw time in two to stay in St. Louis and would contest. seas, Famous played in 27 said. “Back home they protect preseason games with the prefer to spend lots of his own The time in the Las Ve- games and averaged 15.96 the players more. It’s just two Pacers. This season wants to money to build a stadium in In- gas summer league helped points per game and 14.9 re- different ball games. I am Le- fi nally reach his goal and be- glewood, CA.” Famous see what he needed bounds per contest in the bron [James] over there and come a member of the Dallas What Was Geno Smith’s to work on before training NBA D-League earlier this in the states I am just Jarrid Mavericks. Wonderlic Grade? camps opens. year with the Texas Legends Famous.“ “It doesn’t stop now,” Fa- The Sports Curmudgeon “I am focused, I know what and Iowa Energy. Famous has been all over mous said. “It actually gets also wrote, “According to a re- I got to do,” he said. “I know Famous saw playing in the the world playing basket- harder for me to go out there port in the NY Daily News, a the things I am good at and U.S. as different from over- ball since he graduated from and really preform at the “Jets’ source” said that Smith know I have to get better at seas, but both helped him South Florida all in hope highest level. I feel like the deserved what he got not be- the things I am not. I am just grow as a player. of eventually playing at the underdog gets it eventually. cause of his late payment of going to go out there and give “The physicality overseas highest level back home in I’ve been the underdog from Continued on Page 82 it my all.” they don’t let them get away the NBA. 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His mother, Sharonda Cole- Despite losing the only parent man-Singleton (pictured with who took an active role in his Chris), 45 – a minister at the life, he continues to radiate Emanuel A.M.E. Church in wisdom beyond his 19 years. Charleston, S.C., and speech On Twitter on July 22 — more pathologist and girls track than a month after the trag- coach at Goose Creek High edy — he posted, “The good Chris Singleton, center, was surprised during Hope Week on the set of the TODAY Show in Rockefeller Cen- School – was among the nine outweighs the bad even on ter by Yankees players Dellin Betances, Brett Gardner and Alex Rodriguez. Wrestler John Cena also posed parishioners who lost their your worst days.” with Chris and the Yankees. Photo courtesy of the New York Yankees Velocity Track Club New York highlights BY WINSTON DINKINS Velocity Track Club New York is having a terrifi c year, we have so much to be thankful for! Here are some of the blessing we received: 1. We had 6 girls receive lovely tro- phies, sweat suits and 3 received edu- cational grants at the Colgate Wom- en’s Games Finals and we received the Coach of the Year Award. 2. At the New Balance Games, VTC had a girls & boys 12 years old & under relay team compete. Both teams won bronze medals. 3. On Saturday, February 14th 2015, VTC had 9 student athletes compete in the 2015 Millrose Games and all 9 ath- letes won bronze medals 4. VTC were blessed to have over 12 student athletes on the honor roll 5. VTC had 19 student athletes quali- fi ed for the 2015 USA Track & Field Her- shey Youth Indoor National Champion- ship. At the National Championship, 8 VTC student athletes were on the po- dium to receive their medals and the title “All Americans”. 6. VTC won the 20th Annual Roy Wilkins Invitation on Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 at Roy Wilkins Park, Jamaica Queens, NY and received a lovely team trophy. 7. V TC have 22 students athletes qual- ifi ed for the 2015 AAU Junior Olympics at Norfolk Va. (August 2nd to the 8th). 9 student athletes were able to make the trip. We returned home safe and with a National Champion (Gold Medal). So far In 2015, VTC have 1 National Velocity Track Club’s 2015 National Champion and All Americans! Champion & 8 All Americans and we still have the Cross Country Season make you and your child feel like fam- you know a child between the ages of 6 thing is free. The event starts at 12:00 left. ily. We compete all year around. Sep- & 16 that is interested in track & fi eld noon. If you know someone who may be in- tember start our cross country and please pass this information to them. Velocity Track Club New York is a terested in track & fi eld, VTC is where cross training season. Besides all the Parent must attend orientation for child 501C3 Non for profi t. 100% of your do- they need to be. We have 3 USATF Level running events, we also train children to try out. nation will go to help our children. For 1 Certifi ed Coaches with many years in fi eld events such as: shot put, javelin, On Saturday, August 22nd, we will additional information, you can go of experience. A staff that ensures the long jump, discus and turbo throw. We be hosting races at the Section 5 Fun to our web site Velocitytrack.org or administrative responsibilities for the are having our semi-annual orientation Day Event in Co-op City. Come on out contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins team is taking care. Plus a group of on Friday, August 21st at 7:00pm in the and enjoy the live entertainment, mu- at 914-441-6196 or email me at wat- parents and student-athletes who will Bartow Community Center, room 28. If sic, food, giveaways, races and every- [email protected]. 80 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 BTR Young Clinton holds high hopes for Langley’s fi nal season BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI to be the athletic director. He leaves Howard Langley doesn’t believe feeling he accomplished his goals in staying past your expiration date of regularly sending kids to college as a coach. and making Clinton a regular play- It is just one of the reasons he will off and a title contender. It was about be stepping away from the Dewitt more than football for Langley. Clinton football sidelines after his “He tried to coach you in two dif- 11th season this year. ferent ways,” senior linebacker and “Everything has a seven, eight, running back Edward Nunez said. nine, ten-year warrantee,” Langley “In real life he tried to make us grow said. “After that it starts to deterio- up as men. That’s his main goal rate and I’ve reached my limit. There Langley is determined to have are other things I want to pursue. success on fi eld again in his fi nal sea- Off the fi eld demands took their son, but it will be a challenge with a Clinton coach Howard Langley (c.) hoped players Edward Nunez (l.) and Ricardo Nias (r.) can toll on Langley and his health last very inexperienced roster. There is send him out on a high not in his fi nal season. Photo by Joseph Staszewski year and he wants to spend more open competition at nearly every po- time with his daughter, who is start- sition, including quarterback. Last ing his career make him a special work on and the right places I need ing high school this year. Langley year’s backup Dashown Wilson Jr. player in Langley’s eyes. He hopes to be at,” Nias said. spoke about the time and commit- is the expected with senior Brandon colleges take notice. One of the big keys will be the ment its takes to coach at Clinton Harris transferring to Trinity Pawl- “You don’t measure someone who development of a young offensive and in The Bronx with many kids ing. can fl at out play football,” Langley line led by Raquan Hylto and Da- playing football for the fi rst time and Wilson Jr. compiled 455 totals said. vid Nwaogwugwu. Cardinal Hayes coming from poor neighborhoods. yards of total offense and scored fi ve Clinton is in the process of fi nd- transfer Michael Santo and fresh- “They don’t understand the level touchdowns last season. He started ing its best 22 guys, but Langley is man Jaron Johnson could both see of commitment necessary to put a Clinton’s playoff game against Grand still confi dent in his defense led by time at running back. team on the fi eld and then to be com- Street. Nunez. Senior Remy Lynch returns The goals won’t change for this petitive on top of it,” Langley said. “I feel like he is ready,” Nunez at defensive end and Benjamin Gibbs roster of beating rival Kennedy, mak- He hasn’t offi cially told his play- said. “He has matured. He’s ready to is a playmaking strong safety. Fresh- ing the playoff and going on a deep ers about him stepping down be- play they game.” man Ricardo Nias could see time run. It’s been that way since Langley cause he doesn’t want to be the focus The 5-foot-11, 219-pound Nunez is at outside linebacker and running took over. He wants to go out with the of the season, but they have heard the the team’s most proven commodity back. The younger players are learn- same standards. rumblings. Langley isn’t leaving the as a running back and linebacker. ing whatever they can from Nunez. “It doesn’t matter who be got,” school, however. He hopes to move on His commitment and leadership dur- “He helps me with what I need to Nunez said. “That’s our maim goal.” Reloading Rams want to continue winning ways BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI receiving corps. Even the Fordham Graduating 30 seniors won’t change defense doesn’t enjoy playing against the expectations, goals or demands him. around the Fordham University foot- “It stinks,” Hodges said. “He’s very ball program. Coach Joe Moorhead good.” won’t allow it. The Rams defense believes it can “There is a different feel, but it is be thanks to a veteran linebacker kind of the same culture we developed group in Hodge, the Preseason Patriot over the last three years with coach League Defensive Player of the Year, Moorhead,” graduated student line- returns from a season ending ankle backer Stephen Hodge said. “We kind injury. He joins a experience unit that of play to a standard. They guys that includes Cardinal Hayes alum George come in they know what they have to Dawson, Nick Zawisha and senior An- play to.” drew Erenberg. The Rams enter the season ranked “It has the potential to be as good No. 21 in country in the NCAA in the of a linebacking corps as we have had FCS Coaches’ poll and were picked to since we have been here,” Moorhead win a second straight Patriot League said. title. Fordham fi nished 14th last sea- Graduate student linebacker Stephen Hodge will try to lead Fordham to consecutive Patriot Senior JQ Bowers and graduate son in the nation after losing to ? in League football title. Fordham University Athletics student Lourenzo Smith are the top the second round of the NCAA tourna- returnees in the secondary. Marlon ment. Moorhead has continued to tell signal callers to orchestrate and offen- Edmonds will be a major key to that Crook, Jr. and Justin Vaughn, both his players to carry themselves like a sive system that has proven it can pro- along with fellow running back Kend- preseason All-League selections, will top 15 team. duce points. all Pearcey, who ran for 592 yards of anchor the defensive line as Fordham “Most of our older guys have never Kevin Anderson, a 6-foot-2 junior, in his own last year. Edmonds rushes for looks to win the conference, reach the been through a losing season,” he said. the front-runner for the job. He played a Fordham freshman record 1.838 and NCAA tournament and compete for a “They understand what the culture of in a victory over Georgetown last sea- 23 touchdowns and was voted the con- national title again. our program is.” son and has impressed his teammates ferences Preseason Offensive Player of “You have to keep that mindset,” Fordham’s biggest question mark both last spring and in the preseason. the Year. Edmond said. “[Coach] is not going to was its biggest strength the last two “Kevin Anderson is a great quar- Preseason All-League pick Garrick insult us with lower expectations just seasons. The graduation of prolifi c terback,” sophomore running back Mayweather and sophomore Anthony because we graduated 30 seniors. I be- quarterback Mike Nebrich has left the Chase Edmonds said. “He has great Coyle will anchor the offensive line lieve exactly what he is saying.” Rams with an inexperience group of arm strength.” in front of him and an inexperienced BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 81 WIN TICKETS TO SEE Pipe Dreams: Molinaro Maranara; Perry Patter; MADONNA Scott Ostler On Pete Rose MADONNA from Page 77 tocol going forward, you have to as- the $600 but because he was in Enem- sume, won’t include the question: “How kpali’s face pointing at him and per- many fi ngers?” COURTESY OF haps even poking him. If that is the case NBC’s Jimmy Fallon, on Hillary – and I have no way to know if it is –, Clinton’s $350 billion college-aid plan: then Geno Smith is dumber than toast. “Which has to be better than my par- None of that would raise the level of En- ents’ plan to make college affordable: emkpali’s behavior beyond the level of ‘Be good at sports.’ ”; moronic. Even at the Pop Warner level, RJ Currie of SportsDeke.com, after players know that they should not pur- a dog in Arkansas somehow survived posely take out their own starting QB.” despite swallowing 23 bullets: “One Molinaro Maranara problem: His hair keeps coming out in Bob Molinaro (Hampton Roads Pilot) bangs. wrote: “I suppose sports fans who are Rex Ryan, via Twitter, on partaking paying attention to current events ar- in the Dog Biscuit Challenge: “With a rived at the unmistakable and mischie- name Rex, I’ve eaten a lot of dog biscuits vous conclusion that the Buffalo Bills’ in my life.”; move to pick up linebacker IK Enemk- Ryan ate a Milk-Bone dog biscuit to pali after his release from the New York show his support for the Erie County Jets for punching quarterback Geno SPCA. Smith is a “jaw-dropping” decision. Coincidence? Buffalo visits the Dog The Washington Generals, put to- Pound this Thursday. gether by the late Red Klotz in 1953 as U.S. teen swimmer Katie Ledecky the foil for the Harlem Globetrotters, — who set three world records and won disbanded this summer after the Glo- fi ve gold medals at last week’s world bies severed relations. Thus ends a 62- championships — is delaying her entry year tradition of spectacular losing into Stanford until after the 2016 Olym- that will never be surpassed. Except, pics. Too bad. perhaps, by the 76ers. (and maybe the That “What I Did This Summer” es- Knicks- bc) say could’ve been a doozy. It’s only to be expected that when Overheard during a Jets team meet- Notre Dame junior tailback Greg Bry- ing late last week: “We like smashmouth ant was ruled academically ineligible football as much as the next guy, fellas, that some in the media would refl ex- but c’mon ...”; ively deem it to be a “scandal.” In what So, Rich Rodriguez was asked at Pac- sort of warped world does disciplining 12 media days is it refreshing to return an athlete for failing to live up to his your starting quarterback at Arizona? classroom responsibilities constitute a “Refreshing?” Rich-Rod responded. scandal? The actual and time-honored “I think a nice cold beer or a Bacardi academic scandal in college sports, we and Coke, or maybe even a nice iced tea all know, is how few big-time athletes - sweetened, is refreshing. What was the certainly no star players - are lost due question again?” to poor grades or cheating. It’s amazing Steve Schrader of the Detroit Free how that works. Press, on all the venom directed at Jane So how do we best assess Clayton Rosenberg over her courtroom sketch Kershaw’s feat of tying Dodger great of Tom Brady: “Bet she didn’t see that Sandy Koufax’s franchise record of six coming when she answered the ‘Can consecutive 200-strikeout seasons? For You Draw This Quarterback?’ ad in the today’s freer-swinging hitters, there’s back of the magazine.” less of a stigma attached to striking Greg Cote of The Miami Herald, af- out than when Koufax pitched. On the ter Buffalo signed QB-puncher IK En- other hand, Koufax threw off a Hima- emkpali: “First day in the Bills’ locker layan-high mound compared to today’s room, Enemkpali had his lunch money smaller bump. Call it a wash. stolen by Richie Incognito.” Perry Patter Reader Michael Sarro, to the Cleve- MADONNA Dwight Perry (Seattle Times) wrote: land Plain Dealer: “Wasn’t the Wash- ““Broken jaw to force Geno Smith to ington Generals’ motto ‘Play Like A miss 18—30 turnovers.” Brown’?” th The Knicks fi nally signed small for- “I feel like I’m the best quarterback SEPTEMBER 17 ward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, a 2014 in the league,” Washington QB Robert draft pick, and one delusional Knicks Griffi th III told D.C.’s WJLA-TV, “and I fan we know is already saying Antetok- have to go out and show that.” at Madison Square Garden ounmpo is worth 21 points a game. Results of RGIII’s hastily arranged We’re talking Scrabble, right? drug test were not available at press Indoor football QB Jared Lorenzen time — the 320-pounder known as The Pills- Finally, here is one more comment For your chance to win, visit bury Throwboy — has volunteered his from Scott Ostler regarding Pete Rose: services to the short-handed Jets, say- Scott Ostler On Pete Rose ing he looks good in green. “I’m 100 percent in favor of letting gaycitynews.nyc/win If the Jets say no, maybe the Red Sox Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame, but un- could use a Green Monster mascot ... der my proviso that he has to get past Jason Pierre-Paul’s concussion pro- Ray Fosse guarding the door.” 82 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 BTR Legionnaires’ source found From page 1 City Council and signed by Mayor available and our maintenance plan de Blasio should help prevent tragic has been consistent with the regula- outbreaks like this from occurring tions that both the city and the state again,” said Department of Health are putting in place,” the statement Commissioner Mary Bassett in a reads. statement. The Opera House Hotel supports And although the outbreak is over, the recent legislation to regulate the its effects are not fi nished. cooling towers, and said they intend The fi rst lawsuit against the Op- to go above and beyond the new re- era House Hotel was recently fi led quirement to test the towers every 90 by Ronald J. Katter on behalf of Les- days, instead testing every 30 days lie Noble, a 54-year-old man who was when the tower is in operation. hospitalized with Legionnaires’ dis- “Given recent events, we have de- ease. cided to be especially cautious going The complaint accuses the defen- forward,” the statement reads. dant hotel of negligence, carelessness The legislation to regulate cooling and recklessness, which contributed towers in the wake of the outbreak is to the decline of Mr. Noble’s mental, the fi rst of its kind in the nation, and physical and emotional health. was signed into immediate effect by It also accuses the hotel owner- Mayor de Blasio on August 18. ship of failing to maintain the clean- The legislation requires the regis- liness of the cooling towers and the tration of all cooling towers, annual upkeep of the hotel’s structure. certifi cation, quarterly inspection, and reporting of increased microbes to the Department of Health and Men- tal Hygiene. The legislation also mandates the disinfection of cooling towers with (Right) The Opera House Hotel in Mott Ha- levels of microbes that pose potential ven was found to be the source of the recent health risks, and outlines monetary Legionnaires’ disease outbreak. The cooling consequences for non-compliance. towers that were responsible have since “Historic legislation passed by the been cleaned. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Armed robbery at TN deli From page 1 again.” cash registers. John Marano, Community Board Aloudy pled with the perpetrators 10 fi rst vice chairman, stated there is to spare his life as the gunman kept additional footage of the two men park- the gun aimed at the back of Aloudy’s ing their car on Lafayette Avenue and head warning the young cashier not to entering a dark backyard behind the move. deli at around 1:50 a.m., before walk- The gunman then pistol whipped ing up to the deli. Aloudy in the back knocking him A few minutes later the suspects straight to the fl oor behind the deli are seen exiting the store returning to counter. the backyard before running to a car During the incident, the third man parked a few feet away and driving to- periodically checked the door and his ward I-95. cell phone as he texted, Aloudy added. “We’ve been asking for more police The gunman stood above Aloudy offi cers for this area and just because warning him not to move as the trio be- it’s a non-violent area doesn’t mean we gan leaving the store with their loot. don’t have crime here,” said Marano. Shaken to his core, Aloudy got back “We need our fair share of offi cers on feet and called police who immedi- after they’ve been allocated and the ately arrived on the scene. landlords of Green Apple Deli must Aloudy did not require any hospi- do their due diligence to light up their talization and a police canvassing of backyard and install sensor lighting the area yielded negative results, po- to make it far more diffi cult for people lice said. to hide and conduct any criminal ac- The cashier presented offi cers with tivity there.” security footage capturing the early Bob Beider, 45th Precinct Commu- morning hold-up as it unfolded and nity Council president, said Thurs- showed this same footage to the Bronx day, September 3’s 45th Precinct Com- Times. munity Council meeting for 7 p.m. at “I’ve been working at delis for a long the precinct house will discuss how time and it’s the fi rst time something merchants may be able to hire off- like this has ever happened to me,” ex- duty uniformed police offi cers as se- pressed Aloudy. “I was completely sur- curity. prised by this because it’s such a nice For further information regarding neighborhood and there are so many this meeting, contact the precinct’s nice people who live here. I don’t want Community Affairs Offi ce at (718) 822- Imad Aloudy stands outside the Green Apple Deli which was targeted by armed robbers to experience anything like this ever 5449 or email [email protected]. early Monday morning. Community News Group / Robert Wirsing BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 83 84 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 2015 BTR