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BY ARTHUR CUSANO connect to the western part sition where that $10.7 mil- Community Board 10 of the park that was also lion that was slated for the voted at its Thursday, Janu- slated for a facelift. project will wind up leaving ary 19 meeting to reject a The $10.7 million plan our community and go some- controversial plan put for- was recently presented to where else,” he said. ward by the NYC Parks and the board at a November spe- The city recently rejected Recreation Department to cial board meeting by Bronx a proposal by the Trump Or- create a passive park area Parks and Recreation Com- ganization, operators of the adjacent to the Trump Links missioner Iris Rodriguez Trump Links Golf Course at Golf Course. Rosa. Ferry Point, to lease the city- Board members voted 20-7 “What the response will owned land to expand and against the proposal, with be from parks, or the city, I improve the golf course and two members abstaining. can’t say,” said CB 10 chair- use the remaining land for a The city’s plan calls for an man Martin Prince. passive recreation facility. open passive park on the 19.5 Funding for the project Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen acres of land that sits along had already been put aside by submitted the city’s deci- the waterfront just north of the parks department. sion to Eric Trump, in a let- the Whitestone Bridge and The shovel-ready plans ter dated Monday, October Ferry Point park. can be implemented by the 17, in which she said the land The proposed parkland city even without the board’s would provide the east Bronx would include a tidal marsh blessing, or could be aban- with a crucial recreational and provide scenic views for doned altogether, Prince amenity, waterfront access, the public. said. and a protected wetland. It would also eventually “We might just be in a po- SCA STEM Lab Takes Root Continued on Page 73 St. Catharine Academy celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art STEM Lab on Saturday, January 21. The new lab has taken root inside the school thanks to the Class of 1966’s gen- $275 million for Rodman’s Neck upgrades erosity. Sr. Ann Welsh, St. Catharine Academy principal, blessed BY PATRICK ROCCHIO fully (sound) baffl ed outdoor not included in the fi nal bud- the new STEM Lab during the dedication ceremony. See more pho- A proposal that is part of ranges.’ get,” said Vacca, who believes tos on page 65. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co the mayor’s preliminary bud- Sound barriers to block that the matter has been high get would allocate $275 million noise from gunfi re at the range on the mayor’s agenda and for a renovation of the NYPD have been a request for shore- that the project recognizes TOP BRONX NEWS STORIES facility at Rodman’s Neck. line communities, particu- what police offi cers mean to HOOD The total funds will be allo- larly City Island and Country the community. BOR - YO The Bronx Times IGH UR cated over a 10-year period. Club, for a generation. The councilman said key E N On-Line $-"44*'*&%4'035)/9 N E R W The bomb detonation noise Councilman James Vacca, future steps would be to get U O S Your world is would not be mitigated under who said he spoke with the timetables for the construc- Y

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ing the facility once it is complete, ac- BY PATRICK ROCCHIO cording to sources. An unused asphalt schoolyard in P.S. 392, I.S. 467 and I.S. 371, as well Throggs Neck is set to undergo a trans- as a Phipps afterschool program will formation. use it. A ceremonial groundbreaking was The project is the largest play- held on Friday, January 20 for the ren- ground TPL has built of its 189 play- INTRODUCING THE ovation of the Piagentini and Jones Ed- ground projects in the city, said Mary ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND ucational Campus’ schoolyard. Alice Lee, TPL director of New York RELATED DEMENTIAS It will see a 1.96 acre asphalt yard City Playgrounds. transformed into a recreational jug- “We are doing this in two phases FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM. gernaut for students. because the school(s) wanted to be able Joining schoolchildren at the to use the yard during the construc- Caring for a family member who has trouble with thinking groundbreaking, as work crews began tion,” said Lee. “We will start the sec- and memory can be extremely challenging. So challenging, preliminary construction, were Coun- ond phase in the next few weeks.” cilman James Vacca and representa- One of the interesting features of in fact, that caregivers may feel overwhelmed, struggling tives for the Trust for Public Land and this particular playground, that came to maintain their own health and well-being. New York Road Runners. from student feedback, was the cre- TPL helped design the playground ation of girls’ basketball stations that NYU Langone’s Family Support Program provides with student input using fi nancial are painted with pink lines because convenient, personalized, and ongoing support to people support for their work coming from many girls at the campus schools said caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other thinking a NYRR donation of approximately the boys monopolized the courts, said and memory disorders. $330,000. Lee. The councilman allocated $800,000 The newly designed playground The program is provided free of charge to individuals for the project, and said he is confi dent which plans to add green to the gray living within the fi ve boroughs. You will receive access to it will be completed by the project tar- space, include basketball courts, a get date of December. running track, tennis courts and vol- counseling; connections to doctors and support groups; “This is turning blacktop into a leyball, multiple kinds of green space and compassionate guidance by being paired with a useful play space for our kids,” said including planting areas and a kick- caregiver who has had a similar experience. Vacca. ball area. Vacca said that he worked to ad- Michael Schnall, NYRR vice-presi- Join a community dedicated to providing the support and dress concerns of neighbors and ho- dent, stated that the playground is part guidance you need, for as long as you need it. meowners on Hollywood Avenue and is one of three in the city that NYRR he had several meetings to collaborate plans on constructing with TPL that with them on the project. are slated to be completed by the end Some changes to the design resulted of 2017. For more information or to enroll, call us at 646.754.2277 from these meetings, he said. The shared campuses on will have or visit nyulangone.org memorydisordersupport. “(The neighbors) were a very inte- school-wide participation in NYRR’s / gral part of the process,” said Vacca. free youth running programs, stated The Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Family Support Program “They made suggestions and we Schnall. is supported by a grant from the New York State Department of Health. worked to accommodate them.” According to a previously pub- Vacca said that he believes the cam- lished Bronx Times article, Borough pus will eventually house students President Ruben Diaz Jr. allocated from grads K through 8, and that this $750,000 for playground restoration to adds urgency to the push to improve a particular school on the campus, P.S. the space. 392, the Delta School, in the FY 2016 As of now, in keeping with regula- city budget. tions, only children in school or pro- A Diaz spokesman could not com- gramming at 650 Hollywood Avenue, ment further on this allocation as of the former I.S. 192 campus, will be us- press time. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 3 422497_NYU1712_NYCCommunityMedia_2016_P4C.indd 1 8/9/16 10:32 AM around town Your Neighborhood — Your News

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BY ROBERT CHRISTIE Seagulls who they later beat in the The Lehman High School Lions semifi nals 34-28 on their way to the football team did something in Decem- bowl’s fi nal game. ber for the fi rst time in four decades - A 30-0 shutout of the Mustangs in and there’s a chance they won’t be able the last round clinched the champion- to celebrate it the usual fashion. ship. The Lions won the Public School “It feels amazing,” said head coach Athletic League Bowl Championship Chris DiTullio of being the last team on Saturday, December 3 but did not standing. “We’re the only one of about receive championship rings, trophies 20 teams in the division that go to do or a victory luncheon due to a lack of this and I’m very proud of them.” funds at Lehman High School. DiTullio said many of the juniors On Friday, January 20, Assem- and seniors recalled the 2015 season blymember Mark Gjonaj and Council- in which the team lost in the quarter- man Andy King met with the team at a fi nals. fundraiser in the school’s gym to cel- Therefore the Lions came ready to ebrate their feat. play this season. “Congratulations to Lehman High “In the offseason from about Febru- School on winning their fi rst champi- ary to August they had really, really onship in 46 years,” Gjonaj, who con- good work ethic,” DiTullio said. tributed $500 to help the team buy He praised the team for paying at- championship rings and trophies, said tention to detail in their workouts, to the team. “Not only have you made working hard at their craft and es- your school proud, but you’ve made pecially making sure they kept their the Bronx proud.” grades up. “As a former youth athlete who Coming into the season the team played basketball, I remember the also addressed their weaknesses. great feelings I would have when the DiTullio said the Lions made sure team won championship games,” said to work on their strength, speed and King who played varsity basketball conditioning. at Evander High School. “When the Since many of the kids were soph- team was celebrated at a luncheon omores and junior’s the year before, and everyone received trophies it they needed to get bigger for the 2016 was one of the greatest feelings in season. the world. In addition, DiTullio said some of King, who plans to give approxi- the losses the team suffered within mately $3,000 to help the boys celebrate the previous two seasons came after in style, hopes to have the party in the the team relinquished fourth quarter near future. leads because the team was young and The Lions are currently attempting tired. to raise $30,000 for the rings and tro- Training camp for the 2017 sea- phies through a GoFundMe page. As of son begins in two weeks for the Lions this article they had raised $3,120. and DiTullio hopes to witness another The championship was Lehman’s championship. fi rst division title in 46 years. “We can’t be satisfi ed,” he said. The Lions road to the top included “The players, the coaches, we have to victories over rivals such as the Tru- build and continue to get better.” man Mustangs and the Mckee Vo- If you are interested in donating Tech/Staten Island Tech Seagulls. to the Lions GoFundMe page visit Lehman’s only loss in the regu- https://www.gofundme.com/lehman- lar season came at the hands of the lions-hs-football-team-2tv2f5g. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 5 Report: Parkchester, west Bronx have worst roads

BY ARTHUR CUSANO the Department of Transporta- in the report - that 70 percent Parkchester and the north- tion has a limited budget to re- of Bronx streets were in good west Bronx have the worst pave and maintain roads, it is condition. streets in the Bronx, accord- unacceptable that these neigh- “As progress continues in ing to a study just released by borhoods are rated so poorly,” the Bronx, I will be working the NYC Independent Budget stated Cohen. “Riverdale and with DOT to advance trans- Offi ce. Kingsbridge neighborhoods portation infrastructure in Parkchester earned the must be given prioritization our neighborhoods,” Cabrera lowest rating in the borough, once DOT commences the re- said. 30.31 percent, meaning just paving process this spring.” Citywide, just over 70 per- over 30 percent of the roads “Our roads are like a war cent of streets are in good con- were considered to be in good zone,” added Dinowitz. “Driv- dition, while 29 percent are shape by the NYC Department ers in Riverdale and sur- fair and 0.6 percent are in poor of Transportation as of the rounding neighborhoods condition, according to the re- end of 2015. should not have to spend their port. Other areas with streets entire commute dodging pot- Street conditions have earning a score below 60 per- holes and cracks in the road. trended downwards since cent were Mount Hope (59 per- This creates urgent safety 2012, according to the Mayor’s The streets of Parkchester are the worst in the Bronx, according to a recent), Kingsbridge Heights concerns and causes untold Management Report. port put together by the Independent Budget Offi ce using NYC DOT data (58.74 percent), University costs to the city and its resi- The best roads in the bor- Community News Group/Arthur Cusano Heights-Morris Heights (55.1 dents. The DOT needs to step ough, according to the report, percent), Soundview-Bruck- up and make improvements to can be found in the Williams- ner (55.01 percent), Spuyten our streets before they do any bridge-Olinville area, where that the report includes 2014 treatment that addresses a Duyvil-Kingsbridge (49.54 per- more damage.” 81.46 percent of roads are and 2015 data, but does not in- host of issues, including recent) and Riverdale-Fieldston The assemblyman, who good, followed by Allerton- clude 2016 fi gures. ducing the amount of potholes (38.71 percent). was recently named chair of Pelham Gardens (80.7 percent) “The DOT said they have that can form on city streets.” The IBO is a tax-funded or- a committee tasked with over- and Fordham South (80.25 per- already paved some of those The DOT resurfaced nearly ganization that is independent sight of the MTA, also voiced cent). roads,” she said. 167 lane miles in the Bronx in of the mayor’s offi ce. concern over possible damage The report was put to- DOT offi cials said progress 2016, and 159 lane miles in the The northwest Bronx’s to the city’s bus fl eet and that gether after the Mayor’s Man- had been made since 2015. last fi scal year. Councilman Andrew Cohen poor road conditions would agement Report in September “This fi scal year we’ve re- That roadwork in recent and Assemblyman Jeffrey cost the city money due to tort stated street qualities have paved 110 lane miles so far in years had led to major im- Dinowitz also called for the claims by motorists who expe- deteriorated in the past three the borough,” a DOT spokes- provements on some major DOT to step up its road repair rience damage to their cars. years, said Giovanella Quin- person said. “This is crucial Bronx thoroughfares, includ- schedule. Councilman Fernando Ca- tanilla, the person who put to- for the borough street resur- ing Grand Concourse and East “While I understand that brera chose to see the positive gether the report. She stressed facing is a comprehensive Tremont Avenue, they added.

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continues to carry a cardboard cutout of this matter with our members, This lack of service has had Cuomo to debate. In the end, many of whom notice patterns unfortunate and tragic conse- defend 49th CO Mario agreed to one token de- in the disruption of service. quences; as you may be aware, bate at the 11th hour. Often the bus seems to suffer a young woman was killed on In 1992, Mario had no a delay at times when traffi c her bicycle one evening in Sep- Founded in 1981 by Dear editor, problem signing off on the re- into and out of Bay Plaza is at tember of 2015. It was reported Michael Benedetto and John Collazzi I fi nd it hurtful, that the apportionment plan for new a peak. Furthermore, riders that she was using her bike be- CEO word “prejudice” was used to assembly and state senate dis- have advised our Association cause her work hours were of- Les Goodstein describe my views regarding trict lines based upon the 1990 that it is not uncommon for ten in fl ux, sometimes ending PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Deputy Inspector Keith Wal- census. This bill preserved buses to pull up to Pelham Bay later than midnight and she Jennifer Goodstein ton in Paulette Sorg’s Jan. and expanded the Democrats Station that are bound for City couldn’t rely on the Bx29 to get BRONX TIMES PUBLISHER Laura Guerriero 6-12, 2017 letter to the editor. control of the assembly, along Island yet the signage instead home. EDITOR Prejudice is a strong word, with preserving the Republi- reads that they are bound for Many late evenings, it is John Collazzi and, to me, it harkens to can majority in the state sen- Co-op City/Bay Plaza. Fur- not uncommon to see restau- ASSIGNMENT EDITOR/REPORTER phrases such as “prejudiced”, ate by gerrymandering of dis- thermore, we launched a rant workers traveling via Patrick Rocchio used mainly to describe big- trict boundaries. So much for Change.org petition to im- bicycle down City Island Av- REPORTER/PHOTO EDITOR Rob Wirsing oted views. As a feminist, and good government reform of prove the quality of the bus enue in the early hours of the REPORTERS someone who makes it a point state government legislative service we receive, and it has morning, after working long Arthur Cusano to stand up for under-repre- districts. already generated more than hours, because your transpor- Robert Christie sented people this language is When it came to sup- 500 signatures, indicating that tation service does not run on ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES offensive. porting public transportation, there is a groundswell of sup- a schedule to serve them. This Leonard Vigliotti Donna Marzi I am on the side of Deputy rather than increase the level port for changing this route. is in addition to the many Is- PRODUCTION Inspector Keith Walton until a of state support by billions Taking all of this infor- landers and visitors who are Mauro DeLuca verdict is reached, because in under MTA Five Year Capi- mation into account and after left stranded at Pelham Bay America you are innocent un- tal Plans, it was Mario who a continued discussion with Station many evenings at mid- til proven guilty. Walton did started the trend of having our membership, we would night or 1 a.m. without a way so much for the poorest, oft- state authorities like the MTA like to respectfully request to travel to our community. ignored sections of the Bronx, borrow rather than providing you examine the possibility of These situations are unac- Subscribing Community Groups and he deserves the benefi t of hard cash contributions. The splitting the Bx29 into two sep- ceptable, and we believe they • Throggs Neck Home Owners Association the doubt. same was true by increasing arate routes, one for passen- wouldn’t be tolerated in other • Pelham Bay Taxpayers Community Assoc. Raphael Schweizer the level of state spending and gers bound for Co-op City/Bay areas of the city, yet because • Schuyler Hill Civic Association • Ferry Point Civic Association long term debt hiding it off Plaza and another for those City Island sits on the out- • Ferry Point Community Advocates Mario Cuomo: line under many other state bound for our community. We skirts, it is condoned and even • Chippewa Democratic Club • Throggs Neck Merchants Association authorities rather than the believe that doing so would tolerated by the powers that • Bronx Chamber of Commerce no saint general budget. allow regular and more con- be. • Korony American Legion Post 253 We all mourn for the sistent service for both neigh- This needs to change. • Locust Point Civic Association • Spencer Estate Civic Association Dear editor, loss of anyone’s father. Mario borhoods, reduce delays for We realize these requests • Country Club Civic Association There is more to the second is not worthy of sainthood. He City Islanders, and alleviate may seem drastic but we have • Waterbury/LaSalle Community Association anniversary for the passing was a mere mortal, like the the chances of buses arriving waited over a year for your • Samuel Young American Legion Post 620 • Westchester Square/Zerega Improvement of former Governor Cuomo. rest of us. with incorrect bus signage. agency to get back to us with a Organization He was not a reformer, but Larry Penner We would all like to reit- substantive response and resi- • Morris Park Community Association • Bronx Park East Neighborhood Assoc. rather a proud product of the erate our request for 24/7 bus dents of our community have • Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Queens County Democratic Unreliable bus service as many other com- grown impatient. We pay the • Chester Civic Improvement Association Party clubhouse machine. Af- munities enjoy. Even if bus same fare and the same taxes • Bronx Chamber of Commerce • Liberty Democratic Association ter losing the Democratic Pri- service service was only on the hour as other New Yorkers, and we Display Advertising Rates & Deadlines: A copy mary for lieutenant governor during late evening hours (be- believe we are entitled to the of The Bronx Times Reporter Advertising Rates in 1974, Governor Hugh Carey (The following letter was tween 1 and 5 a.m.) it would same service. is available on request. Display deadline is the Friday prior to publication. Camera ready copy appointed him secretary of sent to MTA chairman.) be an improvement over the The City Island deadline is the Monday preceding publication. Classifi ed Deadlines: To place a Classifi ed Ad call state in 1975. Dear Chairman Prender- lack of service that exists now. Civic Association. (718) 260-2555 or email classifi [email protected]. Deadline: 3 p.m. Tuesday prior to publication. During his race against gast, Legal Notice Deadlines: For Legal Advertis- then Congress member Ed We write to you today on ing call (718) 260-3977 or email dwilson@ cnglocal.com. Deadline: 12 p.m. Monday prior Koch for NYC Mayor in 1977, behalf of our community of to publication. Letters To The Editor: Readers are encouraged there were ‘Vote for Cuomo 4,500 who have suffered a con- to send us their viewpoints. Name and address must be included, but will be withheld upon not the Homo’ posters all over tinued hardship of unreliable request. Letters should be as brief as possible, town. service on the Bx29 bus for not exceeding 200 words. News Items: Readers are welcome to suggest Mario was never above us- some time. We wrote to you news items of interest. Call the Editorial Depart- m e n t a t (718) 742 -3393 o r e - m a i l t o b r o n x t i m e s @ ing class warfare as an issue in November of 2015 and re- cnglocal.com. Around Town: Announcements of birthdays, to divide and conquer. 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The Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia lit up in red, white and blue for the Democratic Na- tional Convention last summer. The MTA will begin installing the colorful LED lights on New York City bridges starting this month. Photo courtesy of Delaware River Port Authority Throgs Neck, Whitestone bridges to get LED lighting Free! BY ARTHUR CUSANO programmed into different colors and Bronx residents will soon see the patterns or set to music. MTA bridges in a new light - literally The lighting of the Bay Bridge in - as plans to install new LED lighting San Francisco, is estimated to have on all of New York City’s MTA bridges generated over $100 million in eco- are underway. nomic activity, Cuomo said. Governor Cuomo has included “Well, if that’s what they can do in plans to illuminate the bridges, fi rst those other places, then imagine what discussed in a transportation proposal we can do in New York because our presentation in October of last year, in bridges are some of the most beauti- his proposed 2017 budget discussed ful on the globe, just structurally,” he Tuesday, January 17. said. The lighting will be funded as part Other cities have used the colored NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT of a $500 million MTA project aimed at lighting to great effect. installing electronic tollbooths. For instance, lights on the Ben In addition to the Throgs Neck and Franklin Bridge were switched to pur- Whitestone bridges in the Bronx, the ple in honor of the musician Prince Brown Rice Verrazano Narrows, Henry Hudson, after he died last year and were red, Cross Bay, Marine Parkway and all white and blue when the Democratic three spans of the Robert F. Kennedy Convention was held in the city last will also be illuminated under the new summer. Family initiative. Cuomo said the bridge lighting Cuomo has also said he hoped to could be in unison with the lighting of add LED lighting to the George Wash- the Empire State Building and Free- Friday, February 3 at 7:30 PM ington Bridge, which is managed by dom Tower. the Port Authority of New York and The Empire State Building is often Brooklyn-based world roots band Brown Rice Family is New Jersey. lit with different colors to celebrate a high-energy, nine-member ensemble that combines an Under the proposal, LED lighting, holidays or the local sports teams. eclectic mix of influences that encompass reggae, hip-hop, which uses 40 to 80 percent less power Elected offi cials who represent the Brazilian, Afrobeat, jazz, rock, Latin, and funk music. and lasts six times longer than other area near the Throgs Neck and Whit- types of lighting, will be adopted on all estone bridges said they were optimis- The Bronx Museum of the Arts MTA bridges and tunnels. tic about the new look. Construction is expected to begin “I’m excited for the installation 1040 Grand Concourse (at 165th Street) | Bronx this month, according to the New York of new LED lights on MTA-operated bronxmuseum.org | 718-681-6000 Power Authority. bridges across the city, including a 4 B D | Bus: Bx1, Bx2 The NYPA will be overseeing the pair of crossings in my home district,” project and the vendors hired to imple- said Senator Jeff Klein. “The planned ment it. synchronized light shows will offer Lead support for Neighborhood Concerts is provided by the Howard Gilman Foundation. “The design for the project and the spectacular views, which many of my associated cost estimate are being fi - constituents will be able to enjoy on a Public support for Neighborhood Concerts is provided by New York City Council nalized with the MTA,” said NYPA nightly basis.” Member Helen Rosenthal. spokesman Paul DeMichele. “Once Assemblyman Michael Bendetto that is complete, we will have a cost said that while he didn’t always see estimate for the project. NYPA will eye-to-eye with the governor, he did Free concerts in all five boroughs! utilize its low-cost fi nancing to assist support the bridge initiative. MTA with the upfront costs, and MTA “It brightens up the bridges, and carnegiehall.org/NeighborhoodConcerts will repay NYPA through its utility the LED lights will use less energy bills.” and be more effi cient, which saves us In addition to saving money by us- all money,” Benedetto said. “It’s a win- ing less electricity, LED lights can be win all around.” 14 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 BTR WINE & LIQUOR DONT MISS OUR Bring this aoriginal free tee copy shirt & get WEEKEND TASTING limit 1 tee-shirt per customer per ad SUPERSTORE 4-8PM Throggs Neck Plaza Upstairs From Target "2).').4()3!$!.$ (UTCHINSON2IVER0ARKWAYs FREE (OURS-ON 4HURSAM PMs&RI 3ATAM PM PARKING 3UNPM PMswww.wineliquorsuperstore.com '%40/).43 ,!2'%3%,%#4)/./&')&433%43!6!),!",% 4/7!2$3-%-"%23()0#!2$ 6)SITOURWEBSITEFORUPDATESONEXCLUSIVEITEMSUPCOMINGTASTINGSBLOWOUTSALES Stock up for the New Year

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The service on the Bx29 bus to and from City Island is a subject of much interest for the City Island Civic Association. Community News Group / Patrick Rocchio CI group requests ! " dedicated bus line # BY PATRICK ROCCHIO bus, which currently does not run from # A local civic group is proposing 1 to 5 a.m., and for better reliability. changes to the Bx 29 bus route that it There was a public meeting be- ! $ believes will provide riders better ser- tween Bx 29 riders and MTA at the ! ! % vice. City Island Nautical Museum in July The City Island Civic Association 2015, but the CICA is still waiting for wrote the Metropolitan Transporta- release of the collected data concern- & ' tion Authority on Tuesday, January 24 ing the bus lines and to learn what ' regarding service problems on the Bx changes MTA could make, according 29 route. to CICA board members. These include long-standing con- “People have been very patient cerns like lack of early morning bus with the MTA for over a year, waiting " service that strands some commuters for them to get back to us on expand- and buses bound for City Island that ing the service,” said Doyle. “While we are misidentifi ed with Co-op City sig- have an ongoing dialogue with MTA nage. employees, we have not seen an im- The civic group is now calling for provement in service or in extending the agency to examine splitting the the times of the route.” route into two separate lines: one ser- A Bx 29 rider stated that buses in vicing Co-op City and Bay Plaza, the the morning are frequently two to other the island. three minutes late, which sometimes () % Currently the bus runs between causes her to miss a connecting ex- *) % both communities. press bus to Manhattan. + + “We believe that doing so would al- The evening commute is even low regular and more consistent ser- worse, the rider said, with the Bx 29 vice for both neighborhoods, reduce to City Island often showing up early " delays for City Islanders, and alleviate at Amendola Plaza and leaving before the chances of buses arriving with in- the scheduled time. correct bus signage,”stated the CICA “The afternoon (and) evening bus , letter. from Pelham Bay to City Island is Splitting the route in two would so inconsistent,” she stated, adding help commuters to City Island avoid when the bus is missed she sometimes # delays when more people take the bus spends between $10 to $15 for a cab to to do holiday shopping at Co-op City the island. malls, said John Doyle, a CICA board The timing along the route is terri- & member. ble based on reports that Barbara Do- " He added, conversely, having sepa- lensek, another CICA board member, rate routes would help straphangers has received. ! traveling to Co-op City avoid delays In addition, she said, she has re- on the Bx 29 caused by summer traffi c ceived several reliable reports that in snarls on City Island. some cases bus drivers are telling rid- Many of the riders have a sense of ers that the “trip is on them” or that frustration about the quality of ser- the MetroCard swipe machine that vice, said Doyle. collects fares on the bus is broken. Approximately 523 Bx 29 riders An MTA representative was not im- have signed a change.org petition call- mediately available for comment as of ing for expanding service hours on the press time. 18 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 BTR Early morning drop off, after school program, and many other extra curriculum activities. Some seats are still available in Grades K-7. Register for our 3 year old program and guarantee your child a seat in our 4 year old. Our Faculty and Staff are friendly and professional always putting the child first.

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 19 Throggs Neck merchants elect new board

BY ROBERT CHRISTIE 2002 he has worked to give communication between mer- The Throggs Neck Mer- back to the Throggs Neck and chants. chants Association swore in Pelham Bay communities. In addition, the TMNA its new president Bob Jean on He owned Health Unlim- could even be considering Wednesday, January 25. ited on Hobart Avenue in Pel- a community discount card The other new offi cers are ham Bay for seven years and which would mean discounts Richard Rosario, vice presi- has owned a fl orist, Anthony’s for residents of the Throggs dent; Angela Molinini, secre- Flower Farm, on East Trem- Neck community at Throggs tary; Hussein Nouri, technol- ont Avenue for six and a half Neck stores. ogy director; Patrick Caruso, years. Cerini said he is also look- government liaison; John Ma- Each fall from October 1st ing forward to the creation of rano, resident advisor; Steven to 9 p.m. on Halloween, Jean a Throggs Neck BID. Kaufman, legal counsel and hosts a pumpkin patch for He said he understands Lilyana Pekic, event coordi- children at Anthony’s Flower the skepticism that may come nator. farm. from having to pay fees asso- “It feels really good,” said Children and their families ciated with the BID but he be- Jean who added he is excited are invited to paint and carve lieves it will be an investment to get to work with the com- pumpkins. The Throggs Neck Merchants Association swore in new president Bobby in the community. munity. The proceeds from the Jean, owner of Anthony’s Flower Farm, on Wednesday, January 25. “We need to invest in our Jean, who has served on pumpkin patch go towards Photo Courtesy of Robert Christie community and invest in our- the TMNA executive board toys for needy children around selves,” he said. for three years, felt he “al- the holidays. business owners have also John Cerini, the fi rst pres- Cerini added that a BID ways wanted to do more” for Jean said he isn’t looking been working on establishing ident of the TNMA, and its will help the Throggs Neck his community ever since his for a pat on the back with his a Throggs Neck Business Im- founder in 2006, believes with business community com- days as a union rep for the work and believes his new po- provement District. Jean at the helm, the TMNA is pete with nearby malls and Communication Workers of sition will give him and the “The BID process is going in good hands. chain stores outside of the America Local 1101. TNMA a chance to continue well,” he said. “I’m confi dent Bobby can area. During his time with the that work. While acknowledging the do this,” said Cerini. “From He also said he is hoping union - a time in which Jean “It might sound a little cli- process was moving forward, the few meetings we’ve al- the BID wll attract an anchor had been working as a repair- che,” said Jean, “but I truly be- Jean said he couldn’t offer too ready had you can see his en- store to draw more shoppers man for Verizon - he said he lieve you can move mountains much info on the BID’s forma- thusiasm and I’m really ex- to the Throggs Neck shopping saw the work union members with people if you treat them tion since the parties involved cited about what he can do.” area. did for the community which the right way.” are still in the initial stages. Cerini said Jean has al- Kaufman, who is a local inspired him. In addition to community “We’re still trying to get all ready discussed implement- attorney, held the president’s Since leaving Verizon in outreach, Jean and the local our ducks in a row,” he said. ing better networking and post for the past four years. NITROGEN FILLED TIRES BETTER GAS MILEAGE LONGER TIRE LIFE IMPROVED HANDLING DECREASE WHEEL CORROSION

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BY ROBERT CHRISTIE rent zone will destroy the aes- Residents pushing for the thetic of the neighborhoods downzoning of Mosholu Park- along Mosholu Parkway, al- way may have to wait a little lowing developers to build bit longer following a Wednes- taller buildings. day, January 18 Community They are hoping to con- Board 7 meeting. vince city planning to down- Adaline Walker, chair of zone Mosholu, which is cur- CB 7, said she appreciated the rently an R7/R8, to an R5 many residents who came out which allows buildings no to the meeting to call for the taller than six stories. downzoning. Anthony Rivieccio, presi- However, she said, the dent of the Northwest Bronx board is currently focusing on Democrats, has been adamant downzoning a portion of Bed- that city planning is look- ford Park. ing at Mosholu Parkway the Walker said the board has wrong way. Community members pushing for the downzoning of Mosholu Parkway may have to wait a little bit longer fol- already hired a consultant to “City planning sees Mosh- lowing a Wednesday, January 18 Community Board 7 meeting. Photo Courtesy of Robert Christie conduct a study on how they olu Parkway as a north/south can downzone that area. corridor,” he said. The board then plans to Therefore, said Rivieccio, it lot coverage. country-type atmosphere.” coming to Van Cortlandt Av- meet with the NYC Planning would make sense to zone the Rivieccio is hoping to get “Mosholu Parkway was enue. Commission on the matter. southern half of the parkway city planning to view Mosholu known as ‘The Gateway to the Despite the board’s deci- Walker added that the differently from the northern Parkway from an east to west Botanical Garden,” he added. sion, Walker said the board board tried to see if they could half of the parkway. development perspective. “I would love to keep that pre- is not opposed to downzoning add the entire Mosholu Park- Currently, the southern He believes if they do, they served.” Mosholu. way to the study but it was not half of Mosholu Parkway is at will see it as one stretch of At the meeting, residents “We live here, we eat here, possible. an R8 - which allows buildings land that can be designated as also discussed speciﬁ c proj- we sleep here,” Walker said Instead, the board encour- as high as 10 stories. one zone. ects they feel could impact the of the community board. “We aged residents who support The northern half of the “I have lived off Mosholu “country-type atmosphere” of are volunteers in this commu- the Mosholu Parkway down- parkways is zoned R7. for over 30 years,” said Riv- the parkway. nity.” zoning to meet with elected of- This zoning encourages ieccio. “One of the things For example, Rivieccio However, she said the ﬁ cials and community mem- smaller apartment buildings that keeps me here today is said, the meeting’s attendees board must see how the study bers to garner support. on smaller lots and - if a build- the same reason I fell in love expressed concern about the on Bedford Park goes before Supporters of the downzo- ing is on a larger lot - taller with this neighborhood four new 13-story, 163 unit building they can focus on Mosholu ning believe keeping the cur- apartment buildings with less decades ago - it has an almost by Stagg Development that is Parkway.

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BY ROBERT CHRISTIE Many times in these types An expansion of the New of partnerships, residents are York City Housing Authority’s fairful that a new developer Permanent Affordability Com- means a new landlord that can mitment Together program hike up the rent or take advan- could mean much needed re- tage of tenants. pairs for approximately 1,000 In addition to the Rock- apartments in the Bronx. aways’ Ocean Bay, NYCHA According to a January 18 has also done other private/ press release from NYCHA, public partnerships outside of the Department of Hous- the PACT program. ing and Urban Development In August 2016, NYCHA granted the expansion which completed repairs to the Bronx- will bring an additional $300 chester Houses on E. 156th million dollars in funding for Street through a partnership a total of 1,700 units through- with L+M Development. out the Bronx and Brooklyn. The building received new Through PACT, NYCHA NYCHA apartments in the Bronx will be getting their own repairs and renovations thanks to the PACT program. paint, new pipes, central air can shift funding for their for residents, and a new bas- Photo Courtesy of Robert Christie units from Section 9, or public ketball court and play area. housing, to project-based Sec- “The developments in this tion 8 which will allow for the tional apartments, the Be- “NYCHA is at a crossroads to discuss what repairs they PACT include some of NY- partnerships with private de- tances apartments and the and it must either adapt to the need and answer any ques- CHA’s most challenging build- velopers. Highbridge Rehabs. changing federal landscape tions residents have. ings and the authority had no However, even though a de- “For many low-income fam- and funding streams, or risk “The PACT process centers way to address their needs veloper will manage the build- ilies in the Bronx this means losing buildings to decay,” he around community engage- with the limited capital fund- ings, NYCHA remains the a signifi cant improvement in said. “The Rental Assistance ment because at its core this ing received and over $17 bil- landlord and is able to make their quality of life—and for Demonstration Program pro- new public-private partner- lion in capital needs through- sure units stay affordable and that, I commend the depart- vides much-needed invest- ship is about improving resi- out the portfolio,” said the tenants’ rights stay intact. ment,” said Council Speaker ments while allowing NYCHA dents’ quality of life,” said a spokesperson. “Through the The PACT expansion will Melissa Mark-Viverito. to retain ownership of land NYCHA spokesperson. RAD program, residents in benefi t 991 units in the bor- According to Councilmem- and buildings.” The spokesperson also these developments will see ough. ber Ritchie Torres, PACT is The repairs on these apart- stressed the maintenance of their buildings transformed Those units include apart- “the best opportunity to save ments won’t come right away. tenant rights through NY- and fully rehabbed with over ments at Twin Parks West, public housing for future gen- NYCHA expects to fi rst CHA during the private/pub- $300 million being invested the Franklin Avenue conven- erations.” meet with the community lic partnership. back into these buildings”. As Seen On BRONX PIZZA WEEK http://bronx.news12.com/multimedia/video-bronx-residents-celebrate- 40 Wings national-pizza-week-1.12947803 & Small Pie $49.99 2 Large Pies & 40 Wings Bronx $75 2 Small Pies & 25 Wings Pizzeria $49.99 FREE =Xjk=I<<;\c`m\ip8cc;XpFg\e.;Xpj8N\\bFg\e((Xd$('gd 2 Liter Sodas With Any Order Over $39.99 KIPFLI;\kdfi\\oZclj`m\[\Xcjfeflin\Yj`k\nnn%k_\Yifeog`qq\i`X%Zfd N\8ZZ\gk8ccDXafi:i\[`kXe[;\Y`k:Xi[j *,.0

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Parkchester Chorus announces membership auditions for this spring. The theme of this May’s concert is, Americana, and will have selections show- casing music in American history. LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT Have you thought of joining or auditioning for a chorus? With a membership body from all over the Bronx, now is the time to come see, try out Parkchester Chorus. Come to First Lutheran Church of Throggs Neck, 2075 Baisley Avenue, before or on Monday, February 6, as auditions are being held till then. Chorus begins at 7:30 p.m., but if you are auditioning, come earlier. By coming early you will have the time to meet with director Miles Fellenberg. Requirements are ﬁ rst and uppermost, the desire to join a chorus, having some choral or vo- cal experience and if you are able to read music that is helpful too. In December 2016, the chorus, accompanied by a talented string quartet and our resident pianist, Ava, celebrated the holiday with a program that included, “The Messiah” and a diverse menu of holiday music. For this May, a great American musical tapestry is being planned. Parkchester Chorus has openings in all voice parts. Parkchester Chorus performs two outreach concerts and two public concerts, one each semester. However, other community participation opportunities are considered. Parkchester Chorus is partially supported by performances and with public funds from the Bronx Council On The Arts, through the New York State Council On The Arts Decentralization Program First Lutheran Church of Throggs Neck is ac- cessible by train or bus. Semester dues for chorus members are $40 for individuals, $60 for couples. Parkchester Chorus’ next concert is Sunday, May 21. For more information, visit Facebook or website, http://www.parkchesterchorus.org/, email Parkchester Chorus at: parkchesterchorus.mem- [email protected]. Parkchester Chorus is made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council On The Arts, through the New York State Council On The Arts Decentralization Program. UP FOR ADOPTION

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34 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 BTR BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 35 Food Bank For NYC, Bright Temple AME Church Create Soup Kitchen In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, nearly 150 Food Bank for NYC volunteers from different backgrounds rolled up their sleeves on Monday, January 16 to create Hunts Point’s ﬁ rst food pantry. The volunteers were hard at work transforming an unﬁ nished kitchen at Bright Temple AME Church into a soup kitchen and dining room equipped to serve thousands of families whose nearest hot meal may be a half hour walk away. Food Bank for NYC partnered with Bright Temple AME Church in 2015 to reopen the church’s food pantry to serve as the neighborhood’s only local food pantry. Photos by Aracelis Batista

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 37 Bronx Polar Bears 2017 Dip Against Homelessness!

BronxNet and BronxWorks will All are invited to attend but reg- partner for the third year in a row istration is requested to help raise at The Bronx Polar Bears 2017 Dip money for services provided by Bronx- Against Homelessness. The event will Works for the homeless population of take place on Saturday, February 11 at the Bronx. Orchard Beach. Each year the BronxWorks Home- The event will kick off at 11 a.m. less Outreach Team makes thousands with an offi cial welcome, safety in- of contacts with street homeless men structions and warm-ups. and women. Engagement is the fi rst The big plunge into the cold wa- step in bringing about change. A trip ters of the Long Island Sound will take to the BronxWorks Living Room/ place at noon followed by hot soup for Safe Haven or a safe bed at a church the participants. that collaborates with BronxWorks is The team will include BronxWorks a critical interim step before Bronx- executive director Eileen Torres, Works helps street homeless persons BronxNet executive director Michael obtain permanent housing. Max Knobbe, friends and staff of both Visit www.bronxworks.org/dip- organizations as well as a few other against-homelessness to register or special guests! feel free to contact BronxWorks at 646- “We are thrilled to partner for the 393-4002 or [email protected] if 3rd year in a row with BronxNet and you have any specifi c questions. Academy of Mt. St. Ursula students practice how to place simple stitches. the Bronx Polar Bears to raise aware- Donations of warm winter gear ness of homelessness in the Bronx.” including hats, gloves, socks, and states Torres, “Each year this event scarves are also appreciated and may grows in size and we are grateful to all be brought to the event, or to a Bronx- AMSU hosts a Mentoring in who come together to show support for Works location or to BronxNet Televi- Medicine Modifi ed Field Trip our most vulnerable neighbors.” sion at Lehman College.

On Wednesday, January 4th, Lynne transplant. Holden, MD, Associate Professor of Then, students learned about in- Clinical Emergency Medicine, and terpreting normal and abnormal vital President of Mentoring in Medicine, signs. They were taught what a stetho- Inc., held a modifi ed fi eld trip at the scope is and practiced listening to the Academy of Mount St. Ursula. Dr. sounds of the body. Holden presented a hands-on interac- Lastly, to reinforce their knowl- tive educational experience in three edge about the skin and wound clo- parts. sure techniques, they practiced how First, in an exercise used to re- to place simple stitches in a laceration inforce the musculoskeletal system, on a pig’s foot, as well as on a banana. using gloves, students dissected a “Having students exposed to these chicken leg and thigh. Designated types of health related activities dur- benchmarks were located concluding ing high school can make them aware with the bone marrow and a clinical of opportunities they may not have association describing the indications considered,” said Dr. Suroj Tiwari, for and description of a bone marrow AMSU Science chairperson. Participants gather prior to the 2016 Dip Against Homelessness (BronxWorks) Noir: Defi ning the Melodrama at Hostos

Longwood Arts Project, the visual and the Bronx Culture Trolley will be writing workshops will be held at Participating artists include Laura arts program of Bronx Council on the held on Wednesday, February 1, 5 to 9 Longwood Art Gallery as part of the Alvarez, Tyrone Brown-Osborne, Arts and Hostos Center for the Arts & p.m., at Longwood Art Gallery @ Hos- exhibit’s public programs as well as Carey Clark, Alyssa Clear, Roberto De Culture, invites you to the opening of tos. the Big Read. Jesus, Ray Felix, Elizabeth Glushko Noir: Defi ning the Melodrama, an ex- This exhibit is being co-curated by The writers facilitating these ses- and Steve Pavlovsky, Daniel Hauben, hibition featuring works inspired by Juanita Lanzo, Charlie Vazquez and sions include Regine Sawyer, Richie Rasheed Humphrey, Patrick Jewell, fi lm noir and detective stories. Kimberly Vaquedano-Rose. It will be Narvaez, Sofi a Quintero and BWC di- Nikki Johnson, Jayson Keeling, Gabri- Drawings, illustrations, paintings, on view through May 4, . rector, Charlie Vazquez. elle Lopez, Jeanette May, Osjua New- photography and video exhibited re- Noir: Defi ning the Melodrama will “We are excited and humbled to ton, Gelah Penn, Néstor Pérez-Molière, visit, reimagine and respond to sym- feature interactive creative writing present recent work by twenty-six art- Jaime Permuth, Ethan Shoshan, Shira bols used in the noir style, while ad- workshops that connect the written ists that directly and indirectly re- Toren, Nitza Tufi ño, Dennesa Usher, dressing ongoing social concerns such word to works on display, in collabora- spond to the dubious times we are liv- Boo Lynn Walsh, Joe Wippler, and Mi- as crime, gender roles, isolation and tion with BCA’s Bronx Writers Center ing in, through humor, anger and wit,” chael Young. displacement. (BWC). says Juanita Lanzo, Longwood Arts For updated events and public pro- The opening reception with artists Four contemporary genre-focused Project director and curator. grams visit www.bronxarts.org FOR ADVERTISING RATES AND INFORMATION CALL (718) 260-4593

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Erica Coleman joined BronxWorks earlier this month as general counsel. Lecture Series at The New York Bo- leased study by The National Bureau of In her role, Erica will oversee legal and tanical Garden. Three beloved and in- Economic Research and The Equality compliance matters as well as human fl uential gardens in the United States, of Opportunity Project. resources, employee education and Germany, and England--Chanticleer, The study, “Mobility Report Cards: training, information technology, and Hermannshof, and Great Dixter--will The Role of Colleges in Intergenera- quality assurance. be featured in presentations by the in- tional Mobility,” placed Lehman Col- Prior to joining BronxWorks, Erica novative gardeners who share the chal- lege #4 in the top ten colleges nation- worked as pro bono practice attorney at lenges of maintaining and expanding wide with the highest “mobility rate.” Winston & Strawn LLP where she ex- these iconic spaces. This a new statistic developed by a team clusively represented nonprofi ts in cor- The speakers at this year’s series -- of economic researchers which matches porate and transactional legal matters. which runs three Thursdays, January a college’s share of students from lower- Previously Erica also practiced law 26, February 23, and March 30, are: R. income families with its success at “pro- in various private and non-profi t set- William Thomas,director and head gar- pelling” graduates upwards into the top tings, including nearly fi ve years as an dener at Chanticleer in Wayne, Penn- 40 percent of wage earners nationwide. associate in the Business, Financing & sylvania, who continues to expand on * * * Restructuring Group at Weil, Gotshal & the garden’s legacy of artistic freedom; Need fun activities to engage the Manges LLP, followed by two and half Cassian Schmidt, director of Hermann- kids while out of school for President’s years as director of Programs & Opera- shof, the acclaimed public garden near Week? Pelham Art Center offers tions at Start Small Think Big, a Bronx- Heidelberg, Germany, which has a dy- fun, creative outlets for kids ages 3-13. based nonprofi t organization that ERICA COLEMAN namic mix of plants arranged by habi- Choose from Treasure Hunt! Art Camp furthers community economic develop- tat and origin; and Aaron Bertelsen, for ages 3-7 and Clay for kids 7-13, Duct ment through pro bono legal services. who manages the vegetable garden and Tape Creations for ages 8-13, and Digital Erica earned her undergraduate de- NYC Department of Health and Mental kitchen at Great Dixter in East Sussex, Collage for ages 8-12, February 20 to 24. gree from the University of North Car- Hygiene. Additional information ses- England, and is the author of the forth- In Treasure Hunt! Art Camp, young olina at Chapel Hill and she graduated sions are offered on April 22, May 20, coming “The Great Dixter Cookbook.” campers will explore adventure sto- cum laude from St. John’s University and June 10 at 10:30 a.m. on the Lehman All lectures begin at 10 a.m. in the ries through games, movement, acting School of Law in 2008. College campus, 250 Bedford Park Bou- Botanical Garden’s Ross Hall. and storytelling, then in art class they “We are very excited to have Erica levard, in the Music Building, 1st fl oor * * * will make their own “treasures” with Coleman join the BronxWorks family,” Dining Room. Join Bronx authors Robert Gumbs all types of art media, including clay, stated Eileen Torres, executive director. For additional information about all and Fordham University’s Professor paint, and mixed media! Treasure Hunt! “Erica is well versed in the nonprofi t spring and summer classes for adults Mark Naison as they present their book Art Camp will run Monday to Friday, 9 sector and has experience working in and children, call 718-960-8512 or visit Before the Fires: An Oral History of a.m. to 1 p.m. for $330/$297 PAC mem- our beloved borough. She embraces the www.lehman.edu/ce. African American Life in the Bronx bers. In the mornings, older students challenge of further understanding the * * * from the 1930s to the 1960s, along with can create three dimensional art work complexity and changing needs of our Gamble Sports Management is the research that was done during the while creatively exploring many art- organization. “ hosting an International Basketball process. The authors will have copies of making techniques using colored duct * * * Showcase for women in the Tri-State their book for sale and signing. This lec- tape in Duct Tape Creations. In Digi- An Information Session for the area that are interested in playing ture will be held at The Bronx County tal Collage, they will learn to use Pho- spring and summer semesters of the professional basketball overseas (the Archives located at 3313 Bainbridge toshop to manipulate images, including Lehman Academy for Children and “Showcase”). The Showcase will take Avenue, on Saturday, February 4, at 1 their own drawings, to create themed Teens and Summer Camp for ages place at three locations in Connecticut, p.m.. For directions, call (718) 881-8900.\ artwork. In Clay in the afternoon, stu- 5-12 is offered by Lehman College Con- New Jersey and New York on April 8 to * * * dents will gain basic knowledge of the tinuing Education on Saturday, Febru- 9, 2017: https://gsmwbbtri-state.event- A quantitative measure of how suc- ceramic process including glazing, fi r- ary 4 at 10:30 a.m. brite.com. The Bronx locations will cessful Herbert H. Lehman College, ing, hand building and the wheel. Professional guidance will be pro- take place on Sunday, April 9, 9 a.m. to the City University of New York’s only Find out more and register online vided on a wide range of enrichment 1 p.m. at the APEX at Lehman College, senior college in the Bronx, is in educat- at www.pelhamartcenter.org under courses: academic, including English 250 Bedford Park Boulevard. ing, empowering and engaging lower- “Camps” or over the phone at (914) 738- language arts, math and test prep for Coaches and owners from the wom- income students, appears in a newly re- 2525, ext. 111. the SAT, ACT and NYC Specialized High en’s professional basketball league in Schools exam; technology; creative arts Puerto Rico (BSNF) will be attending with classes in art, crafts, piano, and the Showcase to sign players for the 2017 Spencer Estate Civic Association bus ride guitar; and physical fi tness including season. A WNBA Agent will be attend- basketball and all levels of swimming ing all Showcase sessions and Gamble in the Lehman Olympic-size pool. Sports Management will be evaluating On Wednesday, March 1, Spencer Research Avenue; and 9:15 a.m. at Classes start at the beginning of Feb- players for basketball jobs in Europe. Estate Civic Association will spon- the Morris Park Library, 985 Mor- ruary, March and April. In addition, in- Cost: $25 per session for Puerto Ri- sor a trip to the Sands Casino, Beth- ris Park Avenue. formation is given on the very afford- can players (parents or grandparents lehem, PA (90 minutes away). The Get 3 points on your Sands card able and popular Summer Camp, which from P.R.); $80 per session for all other Sands has over 200 table games, 3000 and you can get $15 in food after 4 provides children with the opportunity players. slot machines, restaurants, buffet, p.m. to take home. Tickets: are $40 for enrichment, creativity, physical fi t- For more information and to regis- food court and over 20 designer out- and receive $35 in return. Seating is ness and socialization, all held on the ter, contact [email protected] let stores. according to date of payment. campus of Lehman College. or call (305) 741-5777. Departure will be at 9 a.m.. from Call Fran Arico at (718) 828-5073 Numerous convenient schedules * * * in front of the Knights of Columbus or Barbara Fleming at (718) 664- are available and early bird discounts “Great Gardens and their Legacies” Hall, 3283 Ampere Avenue, corner of 7782. All welcome. are offered. 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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 43 A Healthier Bronx… A Community Health Column High blood pressure brought to you courtesy of Doctors for a Elevated cholesterol and/or Trig- Healthier Bronx. lyceride levels with Low levels of HDL Diabetes: A Lifestyle Illness! cholesterol (“good” cholesterol). BY: SUNIL S. JHANGIANI, MD, MBA, Inactive and sedentary lifestyle. FOUNDER AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR Exercising fewer than three times a Diabetes is a disease in which your week. blood glucose, or sugar, levels are too Diabetes Management: Top Priori- high. With Type 1 diabetes, your body ties does not make insulin. With Type Maintain healthy weight 2 diabetes, the more common type, Exercise daily your body does not make or use insu- Avoid sugar sweetened beverages lin well. Without enough insulin, the Limit alcohol glucose stays in your blood. Over time, Limit sodium having too much glucose in your blood Stop smoking can damage your eyes, kidneys, and Eat a balanced diet nerves. Diabetes can also cause heart Diabetes: Diet And Lifestyle Students from P.S. 89, medical students for Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Bronx disease, stroke and even the need to Modifi cation residents participating at a community health fair organized by Doctors for a Healthier remove a limb. Pregnant women can When you have diabetes, your body Bronx. also get diabetes, called gestational cannot make or properly use insu- diabetes. lin. This leads to high blood glucose Diabetes is a major public health or sugar levels in your blood. By eat- further reductions if you also have that you maintain regular follow up problem not just in our borough, but ing healthy you can reduce your blood high blood pressure. visits with your doctor and take medi- nationwide and globally driven mainly sugar and manage diabetes better 3. Eat foods rich in fi ber (20 to 35 cations as recommended. The doctor by our improper eating habits, lack of with attention to the three main issues grams per day). Fruits and vegetables may have you also consult with a nu- physical activity and an accumulation mentioned below: provide good amounts of fi ber. tritionist to help you plan your diet/ of excess body weight. 1. What to eat? 4. Eat light food, avoid processed activity plan. The nutritionist will Diabetes Symptoms 2. How much to eat? foods. Stay away from desserts and recommend a menu plan based on Fatigue 3. When to eat? sugary drinks that have empty calo- your weight, goal, height, age, and Excessive thirst Below are a few tips on how to con- ries. physical activity. Sudden weight loss trol your blood sugar levels and man- 5. Maintain a regular exercise Diabetes Treatment and Manage- Blurred vision age your diabetes. Just making slight schedule. Do not eat immediately after ment program provides Frequent urination changes to your diet, meal times, por- exercise Balanced nutrition Some individuals may have no tion sizes, exercise factors and enhanc- 6. Avoid smoking and alcohol A Flexible diet plan that has been symptoms. ing the nutritional quality of the foods 7. Maintain regular meal timings customized for you. Diabetes Risk Factors you eat will help you better manage 8. Eat recommended amounts at An incremental exercise plan. Age - 45 or older. your condition. regular & fi xed intervals These plans will enable you to: Overweight or obese (above normal Here’s what we recommend: 9. Drink adequate amounts of wa- Achieve normal or near-normal BMI) 1. Maintain your weight ter blood glucose levels. Having an immediate family mem- 2. Eat a balanced diet & a variety 10. Match your mealtime schedule Provide adequate calories for reach- ber with diabetes. of foods every day. Do not skip meals. to your insulin schedule as explained ing and maintaining an optimal body Had gestational diabetes, or gave Limit or avoid intake of sugar-sweet- by your doctor or the diabetes nurse. weight. birth to a baby weighing more than 9 ened beverages. Limit the intake of so- Diabetes Treatment Prevent, delay or treat nutrition re- lbs. dium to less than 2300 mg per day with If you have diabetes, make sure lated complications. Launch of Gifted & Talented Education Task Force

Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. ties all over the city-such as the South lay out a road map for a more equitable nity in the Gifted and Talented system,” Adams and Bronx Borough President Bronx and Central Brooklyn-have been and prosperous system,” said Brooklyn said Steven Francisco. Ruben Diaz Jr. announced the creation denied the opportunities that their Borough President Eric L. Adams. “As a veteran medical-science edu- of a new “Gifted & Talented Education counterparts in other boroughs have Borough President Adams appoin- cator, I’ve conducted education and pub- Task Force” to study issues surround- been provided when it comes to gifted tees from Brooklyn are Ralph Yozzo, lic outreach in the K-12 setting through- ing gifted and talented education in and talented programs. We cannot send member of Community Education out my years of teaching university and New York City public schools, as well our children to Stuyvesant, Bronx Sci- Council District #16; Melanie Men- medical students. My goal is to help as the admissions process for the city’s ence and Brooklyn Tech if they are not donca member of Community Edu- learners at all levels to explore their specialized high schools. prepared. And we cannot expect them cation Council District #23 CEC and passions and channel their potential,” The newly created task force will be to be prepared if they do not have the Nikki Lucas, a parent at J.H.S. 88 Peter said Dr. Nancy Kheck. comprised of government ofﬁ cials, com- same advantages that are offered to Rouget. “I am excited that Borough Presi- munity members and parents who are other communities. Our children lack Borough President Diaz’s appointees dent Adams has formed this task force familiar with the issues gifted students gifted programs and adequate test prep from The Bronx are Katie Sperling of to identify barriers in education equal- face in New York City schools. The resources, among other things, and the Parents’ Alliance for Citywide Educa- ity for gifted and talented children in task force will host public hearings in results are crystal clear. Through this tion (PACE); Dr. Nancy Kheck, Borough under-served areas. I look forward to March, and will release a set of recom- task force, we will work to change that,” President Diaz’s Appointee to Commu- serving and sharing my own experience mendations for the future of gifted edu- said Bronx Borough President Ruben nity Education Council #11 and a par- to help other families in my community cation in New York City. Diaz Jr. ent at M.S. 181; and Steven Francisco, and well beyond,” said Nikki Lucas. Both borough presidents have been “Gifted and talented children live Borough President Diaz’s Appointee to “The PACE group is honored to outspoken about the dearth of gifted in communities from Park Slope to Port Community Education Council #10. work with Borough Presidents Diaz and and talented programs in historically Morris, from Bedford Park to Browns- “The struggle for equitable access in Adams to help ensure adequate educa- disadvantaged neighborhoods. ville. Unfortunately, our students’ home the Bronx permeates every step of the tional options for underserved commu- The task force will be made up of addresses are playing too heavy a role in Gifted & Talented process. I look for- nities in The Bronx and Brooklyn,” said both borough presidents, as well as their access to high-quality specialized ward to working with other members of Katie Sperling. three parent leaders from each bor- education that taps into their full aca- the taskforce to propose solutions that “Gifted and talented programs are ough. demic potential. This task force will up- will increase the opportunities and rep- very important to help our children be “For too long, students in communi- root the causes of these challenges and resentation of the entire Bronx commu- all that they can be,” said Ralph Yozzo. 44 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 BTR

(L-r) Edward Cardinal Egan Scholarship recipients Junior Jessica Celzo and Sophomore Roseanna McDaniel Biancardi. +,- St. Barnabas H.S. . scholarship winners Saint Barnabas High School junior attendance in a Catholic school within Jessica Celzo and sophomore Roseanna the archdiocese. McDaniel Biancardi were recently The Tri-State Italian-American Con- named recipients of the prestigious Ed- gress, formed in 1988, funds the scholar- ward Cardinal Egan Scholarship. ships and are advocates of Catholic edu- ! On Tuesday, January 17, Jessica cation. " and Roseanna, two of 250 recipients “I am immensely proud of both Jes- throughout the diocese, were invited to sica and Roseanna. They work hard at # attend the annual award ceremony at their studies and defi ne what it means $ Cathedral High School in Manhattan. to be a Barnabite and a part of the Barn- Both students were presented with cer- abas family”, stated Interim Principal tifi cates during the ceremony. Frances Dziuma. The scholarships, sponsored by the For information about St. Barnabas Tri-State Italian-American Congress, call Jennifer Geideman, MPA at (718) are awarded to students of Italian de- 325-8800 x11, at jgeideman@stbarna- scent who have been nominated by their bashigh.com or visit www.stbarna- !% principals and show fi nancial need and bashighschool.com. & ' Calvary’s bereavement courses ( ! Calvary Hospital announced stance Abuse Counselor); CPP (Cre- that their 24th Annual Bereavement dentialed Prevention Professional); Course will take place on Mondays, 6 and CPS (Credential Prevention Spe- TO 8 p.m., from March 6 through May cialist). 8. The course is designed for those who Fees are as follows: $225 per person work in the helping professions (social to attend all 10 sessions; $200 each for workers, counselors, teachers, nurses, 2-4 people registering from the same funeral directors, etc.) who may need institution; 175 for fi ve or more people. to address bereavement and grief re- Special offer for graduate students is !""#$ %&'" lated issues in their professional lives. $50.00 for the complete course; people (The course is not for bereaved fam- may also choose individual sessions ily members.) The hospital’s 10-week for $50; the course is free of charge for ( )* course is taught by various special- all Calvary Hospital Employees. ists from Calvary Hospital and from To register for the entire 10-session Calvary@Home (Home Care and Hos- course, or for individual sessions, go to pice). Upon completion, each partici- www.calvaryhospital.org to download pant will receive a Certifi cate of Atten- a copy of the registration form. Indi- # !) * !+!# , -. --( /* dance. Continuing Education Credits viduals can also register at the door. - +( !" "# and contact hours are pending from Checks should be made payable to Cal- the NYS Department of Health, Bu- vary Hospital. Send all registrations + " ! reau of Funeral Directors and ADEC and payment to: Calvary Hospital- Be- !) * !+ " (Association for Death Education and reavement Services, 1740 Eastchester 0 ! " # , -. --( Counseling). These courses have been Road, Bronx, New York 10461 or call /*- !+( 1 , 2 ( 34556 ! approved for contact hours by; CASAC (718) 518-2173, lpappalardi@calvary- , 2 !,2755589 ( ' !, - !( (Credentialed Alcoholism and Sub- hospital.org . BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 45 Christ Church Riverdale receives Sacred Sites Grant

The New York Landmarks “Religious structures really do work characteristic of this Conservancy, a private non- anchor their communities.” Gothic Revival style. proﬁ t organization, has an- Christ Church Riverdale in Christ Church Riverdale nounced 19 Sacred Sites Grants the Bronx was awarded a Con- hosts several community non- totaling $260,000 awarded to servancy Grant of $2,000 to proﬁ t organizations including historic religious properties help fund church door restora- A.A., The Riverdale Choral throughout New York State in- tion. The church resembles a Society and the Sharing Com- cluding a $2,000 Sacred Sites rural English medieval parish munity. The church serves Grant to Christ Church River- church. Constructed in 1866 as a polling and meeting site dale to help fund church door to the designs of Richard M. for the community and hosts restoration. Upjohn, the church is an excel- a very popular music series “Maintaining these re- lent example of Gothic Revival including classical, jazz and markable buildings for their country church architecture. ethnic music as well as a cho- congregations, social service The church features pointed ral concert altar guild, Epis- and cultural programs, and stained glass windows in the copal Church Women, and Christ Church Riverdale was awarded Sacred Sites Grant. history is one of the most im- semicircular apse, along the various receptions. A local portant things we do,” said nave and in the transept ends. Jewish congregation, Congre- and hall when its usual venue, commodate all worshipers. Peg Breen, president, The New The church is of locally quar- gation Tehillah, occasionally the Riverdale Society for Ethi- Combined, these activities York Landmarks Conservancy. ried stone and colorful brick- uses the church sanctuary cal Culture, is too small to ac- serve about 450 people a year.

BY FRANK V. VERNUCCIO, JR. and … Putin both want it, as pabilities, a fact that became a strength. Russia’s realpolitik There is a foreign policy the interests of Russia and campaign issue when Trump outlook helped prevent the conceit that affects all new of the United States differ Action complained about their inad- Cold War from turning hot. American presidents, Demo- sharply…” equate contribution to NATO. President Trump’s pledge to crat or Republican, liberal or President Trump has indi- The U.S., under Obama, strengthen the U.S. military conservative. cated that he is seeking bet- Association sharply reduced its military should have a similar positive Despite the reality that na- ter relations with his Krem- funding) its threatening po- result. tions retain roughly the same lin counterpart. The intention sitioning of troops bordering But when Moscow encoun- international goals for cen- may be commendable, but the two leaders should develop a Eastern European nations, ters weakness, either at the turies, newly elected White reality is it will not occur. Rus- relationship to avoid misun- its meddling in the internal negotiating table or in the House occupants seem to be- sia will only reduce its aggres- derstandings and misinter- affairs of its neighbors, its refi eld of arms, it has and will lieve that somehow, some way, sive tactics if it is compelled pretations that could lead to sumption of nuclear bomber take every advantage possi- they can by charm or skill to do so by powerful economic confl ict. However, common patrols along the coastlines of ble. By advocating a reversal persuade foreign leaders to or military factors. Washing- ground will not be found un- the United States, its return to of President Obama’s devas- disregard the course of their ton should not ignore past and less Russia does a full reverse Cuba and Nicaragua, its mili- tation of the U.S. military and history. Most presidents re- ongoing Russian misdeeds on many of the activities it en- tarization of the Arctic, its America’s system of alliances alize the folly of that percep- by signing onto agreements gaged in during the Obama support for Iran’s nuclear pro- throughout the globe, Presi- tion relatively quickly. Un- that require lifting sanctions presidency. These include its gram, and other related activi- dent Trump has singled a re- fortunately, former President or limiting U.S. troops in Eu- continuing unlawful activities ties. turn to a more realistic world- Obama utterly failed to learn rope in return for assurances in Ukraine, its dramatic mili- Unlike Islamic extremists, view. That practicality should the lesson throughout his en- from Moscow that it will be- tary buildup, (Russia’s mas- Russia, while aggressive, is not be diminished by a belief tire tenure. have more reasonable. The sive military buildup should neither irrational not prone that relations with Moscow Relations with Russia concept is unrealistic. Offer- be a key issue for the Trump to suicidal actions. It will re- can be improved without cre- will not change for the bet- ing arms pacts is also a futile Administration. spond positively when it real- ating conditions that compel ter merely because there has gesture. Bluntly, Russia is al- Despite pressing domestic izes that its actions will pro- Putin to believe that he has no been a personnel change in ready cheating on those it has needs, Putin surged forward duce more harm than benefi t. other viable alternative. the Oval Offi ce. The Associ- already signed. with his armaments program The Kremlin realized that its Contact COMACTA at ny- ated Press recently reported President Trump is not at a time when Russia faced dependence on its military communityaction@gmail. that “It would be challenging wrong in signaling that he is no viable threats. It has al- for international gains was com; tune into our radio to reach common ground [be- willing to speak or meet with lied with China, on its south- failing when President Rea- broadcasts at amfm247.com, tween Russia and the U.S.] on Putin in the hopes of improv- ern border. European nations gan responded to it with a ma- and visit our website at comac- some issues even if Trump ing communications. The have very weak military ca- jor increase in U.S. military tainc.com.

DR. PAUL GOLLUSCIO is alive and well. They meet Day Parade on City Island. January 22, 1944, saw the Hello all! the third Friday of each If any post has up coming Anzio Beach head landing On Sunday, February 5, month at 7:30 p.m. events and wants to include and the Allied push toward Super Bowl Sunday, there We here at the post are stil l same in this column, please Rome. will be an 11 o’clock Mass at collecting eyeglasses, cell give me a three week lead Gold was discovered in St. Benedict’s Church com- phones,serviceable clothing, time and I can make the dead- California on January 24, memorating the sacrifi ces men’s women’s and children. line. 1848. of the Four Chaplains. This We are also still collecting Short column this week. Krueger, the fi rst canned will be hosted by the Hawk- non-perishable food-stuffs. and clothing go directly to Trivia Time beer, went on sale on Janu- ins Post American Legion. The latter goes to a church the vets. Captain Sully landed ary 24, 1848. Back at 620, membership soup kitchen in the south More happenings: April 5, Flight 1549 in the Hudson Finally, the Americans dues are due. This goes for the Bronx. All donations can be 7:30 p.m. - County meeting at River on January 15, 2009. dragged a cannon up Gun Hill S. A. L. delinquent members dropped off at the Ericson the Sam Young Post; April 19, This was a result of multi- Road thus giving the road it’s will be dropped from the rolls, Place entrance. If no one an- 7:30 p.m. - County Executive ple bird strikes and diffi cult name. This happened on Jan- so get your dues in ASAP. swers, just leave the goods on Meeting at the Hawkins Post parking in the city. uary 25, 1777. The ongoing prettifi cation the door step inside the fence. on City Island; and Monday, 52 hostages taken in Iran Keep the troops in your of the post is still in effect. Many thanks for your gener- May 29, at 2 p.m., the Hawkins were freed after 444 days of prayers, hug a vet today and The Marine Corps League osity. The glasses, phones Post will host the Memorial captivity on January 20,1981. God bless. FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION CALL (718) 260-4593

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As part of his holiday trip That’s when occupational way. Both ﬁ guratively and lit- from his home in the Domin- therapist Stephen Leonard erally.” ican Republic back to the and the rehabilitation team The rehabilitation team Bronx, former patient Alex at NYC Health + Hospitals/ was also able to provide Alex Ramirez made a trip back to Jacobi got to work. They with the emotional support NYC Health + Hospitals/Ja- partnered with Alex for four he needed to overcome such cobi to express his 20+ years of months of intensive rehabili- a devastating injury, pairing gratitude to the hospital staff. tation, during which Alex re- him with therapists to help In 1994, Alex Ramirez was learned basic functions like him adjust and eventually ﬂ own to New York to receive sitting up, balancing himself, thrive. treatment at NYC Health + dressing, bathing, and other “Steve and his colleagues at Hospitals/Jacobi following a important skills, so that de- Jacobi went above and beyond severe spinal cord injury from spite his paralysis, he could go to help me,” said Alex. “I can a diving accident in his native about his daily life. never thank them enough.” country, the Dominican Re- “Alex was in a tough place Today, Alex is now Dr. Dr. Alex Ramirez and occupational theraphist Stephen Leonard. public when he arrived,” said Leon- Ramirez, teaching radiology “I only had limited wrist ard. “But we knew that as long to 600 students at a medical rehabilitation team at NYC tion services, contact the Re- function,” he recalled. “I re- as he was committed to his re- school in the Dominican Re- Health + Hospitals/Jacobi. habilitation Department at ally had to relearn every- covery, we would be there to public. Twenty years later, If you or someone you care NYC Health + Hospitals/Ja- thing.” assist him, every step of the Leonard is the director of the about is in need of rehabilita- cobi at (718) 918-6204.

BY GENE DEFRANCIS we have addressed them sev- entire Allerton corridor. thank you sincerely for your We are happy and grateful eral times to the proper chan- Angie’s Salon, especially time and service to this com- to announce we have an offi ce nels. The start to 2017 was not during the winter months munity. “ space at 930 Allerton Avenue a very good one in Allerton when the sun goes down ear- We are very optimistic (between Radcliff and Colden and we feel could have been de- lier, has a deep concern of that we resolve these issues avenues). terred if the solutions we sug- their female clients and staff this year among concerns. Tax Time Associates have gested had been implemented. closing at night. Not too long 2017 will be the year to see been gracious enough to share “In 2017 already we have ago our street light that lit up results. We are very serious their space with us. We will two fatal car accidents on Bos- nesses. this block was replaced with about quality of life issues. begin clothes drive (starting ton Road within the fi rst week “Also several months ago a transformer. Understand- Concerns stemming from immediately) of new or gently of the New Year. We are de- we also brought up the need ing that both a light and a our area shelters, panhan- used clothes. The items can be termined to prevent a third for cameras in our shopping transformer can not co-exist, dler, businesses blocking the dropped off at our location. Es- fatality and we want to work district. We were proactive we still require a solution to sidewalk with merchandise, pecially professional attire for closely with our community and received a quote from a re- add lighting to this and other businesses harassing pedes- our young men and women. board to do what we can. liable, trustworthy and local blocks along Allerton. NYPD trians, businesses blasting We will also accept canned “It is in the minutes of a security company well known experts have also requested music and delivery bikes not food items. general community board in our community. NyTek has that we turn our lighting sys- following traffi c laws will not If you are a family in need meeting in the presence of all given us a very generous price tem to LED lighting. be tolerated. of any assistance you can stop of our elected offi cials that we to install two storefront cam- “So we would like to for- To all the residents that by and we will guide you in requested a left turn only light eras at 40 different stores for mally request we work to- continually report these com- the right direction and or do at the intersection of Boston $40,000. gether to fi nd funding to add plaints. We thank you for your what we can to help. Road and Allerton Avenue. “We know that there are LED decorative light poles patients as we work to resolve And you can sign up for “This intersection is a grants available to help small that come from the ground on them. membership and save 10-20% launching pad for speeding. businesses add such features this and several other blocks Keep the information com- on shopping at your favorite When cars gets jammed at as well as grants to help beau- where lighting is critical for ing and together we will con- stores. this intersection waiting for tify the facade of such busi- the success of small busi- tinue to grow this great com- Membership cost $25 and oncoming traffi c as the cars in nesses (which does effect nesses and the safety of our munity. includes a subscription to the front wait to make a left turn safety and perception of safety residents and visitors. Our next meeting is Tues- Bronx Times. it is not uncommon for cars to in our community). We want “I look forward to fi nally day, February 7, at 7:30 p.m. Or just stop by to say hi or speed out of the jam to ‘make to work with our community coming to a solution on these at the Sanz 815, Allerton Av- share questions comments up for lost time’. This is a com- board to fund these projects very important issues and enue. concerns. mon bad driving practice wit- through Small Business Ser- We are also gearing up for nessed at this intersection. vices and other pro small busi- our fourth anniversary party Add the element of alcohol or ness organizations. in April. Sponsors are wel- another factor that inhibits “Again as predicted by our come to reach out to us now drivers and it is a recipe for di- organization we saw the need Jeanne-Jugan and secure their space in saster. for such cameras. And this the Journal at AllertonMer- “Add the fact that half of month in this early new year [email protected] the turns are blind left turns at least three of our stores Spread the word and add where vision is obstructed have been broken into, each Home donations your friends to our Facebook for drivers to see pedestrians one lacking security cam- page. if they are rushing to make a eras. Jeanne Jugan Home for accessories, collectibles., We wanted to share with left turn before oncoming traf- “We also want to revisit the Aged, located at 2999 but no VHS. the public a letter we sent to fi c prohibits them. the need for proper lighting Schurz Avenue, is always If you have any ques- our community board who “It is dangerous and it and cameras in our two alley- in need of brand new or tions regarding a dona- has joined us in our efforts to is a known hazard to every- ways (between Wallace/Hol- near-new items that can tion contact Joanne at the accomplish a few safety goals: one who lives here. We could land and Holland/Cruger) and be sold in its gift shop and Home (347) 329 1800. “Thank you for your atten- also speculate that many ho- raise funds to repave and gate Annual Christmas Bazaar. Make sure packages tion this week to our concerns meowners on the east side of this private property because They have a special need are securely wrapped at- in Allerton regarding our res- Boston Road are intimidated it is a need for the entire com- for new toys. Other items tention Joanne/gift shop idents safety and the safety of by this crosswalk preventing munity. include jewelry, gift sets, If possible drop off dona- our local businesses. some (especially many elderly “To conclude we would electronic items, specialty tions during the week- “As noted in our meeting or disabled homeowners) from also like to work together to items, new tagged clothing, days. these issues are not new and shopping at our local busi- acquire more lighting for the 48 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 BTR FREE WI-FI DAILY Throggs Neck

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 49 Lehman recruiting for its virtual reality training lab Lehman College, part of technology professionals. applicants with a background Smith’s interest in VR technology—necessary tools The City University of New “This vital partnership with in computer science, web devel- started in 2009 as an avid user to adapt and compete with the York, is the fi rst local higher EON Reality is a great example opment, game design, architec- of Second Life, the online vir- best-of-the best in the global job educational institution to offer of how Lehman is cementing ture, mathematics, and related tual world and marketplace. market. I thank Lehman Col- an 11-month training program its place as the most important, fi elds. Candidates who are pas- Later, she taught herself how to lege for starting this program as part of its new Virtual Real- mission-critical senior college sionate gaming and design hob- create 3D games and models. and providing our brightest ity Training Academy and De- of The City University of New byists will also be considered. The Virtual Reality Train- students with the modern velopment Lab. The college is York,” said José Luis Cruz, The 11-month program starts ing Academy is a major addi- means to elevate their career partnering with EON Reality president of Lehman College. with three months of classes tion to the Bronx, which hopes skill-sets, bolstering local, city Inc., a world leader in virtual “This effort will provide our in which students will be im- to see signifi cant job growth and national economy in the and augmented reality knowl- students with invaluable, state- mersed in VR and AR content in the technology sector. Stu- long-term by providing quality edge transfer, and is accepting of-the-art experiential training creation and theory. The fol- dent recruitment will focus on education, further enhancing applicants for the course that and position them for career lowing eight months will be those who live or work in the the Bronx’s work-force.” will begin on April 24. Topics of opportunities in the burgeon- devoted to real-life lab projects region, as well as students from As industries continue to study will include animation, ing VR/AR industry.” that students can use to develop all CUNY institutions, particu- be disrupted by technologi- 3D graphics, and web design. The fi rst step of the pro- their entrepreneurial skills. larly those in the Bronx. cal advances, new fi elds are The non-credit course will cess is to complete an online Additionally, the facility will “Advances in science and emerging and workers will be held on nights and weekends application. Potential appli- include an Icube Mobile, a four- technology move at the speed of need retraining to adapt and at Lehman’s School of Continu- cants can learn more about the wall immersive VR room that light and our higher-learning stay competitive. The Virtual ing and Professional Studies to academy at its fi rst open house will enable students to experi- educational institutions must and Augmented Reality fi eld maximize participation. Tu- on Wednesday, February 1 at ence and test their creations. keep up, at the same pace, with is growing and will require an ition will be $499 for CUNY stu- CUNY on the Concourse, 2501 Sunyata Smith, a doctoral the changes that occur in their infusion of talent to meet the dents and employees, and $599 Grand Concourse (at Fordham lecturer in the Lehman School fi eld,” said Borough President market’s demands, which some for non-CUNY applicants and Road), 3rd fl oor, from 6-8 p..m. of Education’s Department of Rubén Díaz Jr. “I am extremely project could be $150 billion by will be linked to employment A second open house will be Middle and High School, is ap- proud of my alma mater, Leh- 2020. EON Reality’s 17 years of opportunities in the fast-grow- held on March 16 at the same plying to the new program so man College, launching a Vir- experience in using Virtual ing fi elds of Virtual Reality location and time. For informa- she can incorporate VR and AR tual Reality Training Academy, Reality for training and educa- (VR) and Augmented Reality tion and to apply, visit: http:// into her science classes. She be- understanding the importance tion will empower Lehman to (AR). One of the academy’s sig- lehman.edu/vr/ and www.eon- lieves these are skills that will of teaching new career fi elds create VR learning modules to nifi cant goals is to train the reality.com. be taught in future classrooms and giving their students—our help train workers for other in- borough’s growing sector of The program is looking for with K-12 students. future leaders in science and dustries.

BY CHRYS NAPLITANO ises made by our president is lars to the highest potential – each of us to talk to each other. When I wrote my fi rst col- to bring back good jobs to the 100% direct to the farmer as Get outside, go for a walk, turn umn back in 2012 (!), I said that American people and he has opposed to 16% when you buy off the TV or the social media. sometimes Food for Thought talked about the many aban- at a grocery store. Make plans with friends to will simply be something to doned factories across Amer- When it comes to health meet at a local restaurant and mentally chew on. With that ica. This is something I truly care, the best care is good enjoy each other’s company. in mind, I address the ques- support. I spent the early part health and food can be the best Visit a local park, volunteer at tion of “what do we do now?” of my career in the fashion medicine. While we wait for a homeless shelter, with an an- We have a new president. business and saw the demise sive clothes. I get that, I have Washington to come up with imal rescue group or a senior Some of us attended or of NYC shops that employed been broke in my life too. So a plan to repeal and replace residence. There are groups watched the inauguration; craftspeople to make cloth- I shopped at yard sales and ACA, each of us needs to con- that are under fi re right now some of us marched on Satur- ing and accessories. I mourn thrift stores and found what tinue to be aware of how what and in threat of losing Federal day, some of us condemned it. that loss. It didn’t happen be- I needed at a fraction of the we eat, and where it comes Aid, if you can fi nancially af- It’s Monday morning and cause of ‘the president’, it hap- price. I didn’t care about the from, affects us. Buying fresh ford to, send a donation to help I’ve seen this question posed pened because each of us be- provenance; I was support- local food that is raised with- keep them afl oat. If Federal on social media in a variety of came addicted to the low cost ing a neighbor who needed to out the use of chemical fertil- funding runs out, it is not the ways. of imported clothing. Cloth- clean out their house for extra izers, pesticides or herbicides death knell to programs that I won’t bore you with the ing manufacturers and retail- cash or a local non profi t. I was that is not shipped over great help those in need, it is the phone numbers and email ad- ers, happy to make more and helping to stop clothes from go- distances via truck - not only carrion call for us all to step dresses of your elected offi - more profi t, fi lled the need. ing into a landfi ll. There’s no affects our health and the envi- up and put our dollars where cials so that you can voice your As we happily snapped up $29 embarrassment at that. ronment, it affects the bottom we feel strongly. opinions. You are all free to dresses made overseas, facto- Another item that eats up line of agribusiness and big oil. And lastly, pursue art! Visit Google that yourselves. I have ries across America closed. our dollars is food. We have Agriculture, the environment, museums and take classes. I always advocated being active His promises won’t mean all been trained to read the la- big business and health care – love the new trend for paint- in your community, there are anything as long as we as bels on our food to check for all of these contentious issues! ing parties and these are a many civic and community Americans continue to buy sodium content, calories, fat Who knew the potency of what great way to support causes, organizations locally that are products that are not made in or even to make sure it doesn’t we put on our forks. to support local businesses doing great things, be a part America. So the fi rst thing contain an allergen. But we While I don’t believe that (shout out to my girl Lourdes of it. And of course, attending that each of us needs to be more rarely look to see where the anyone should tell anyone Melendez-Gamez and Confetti community board meetings conscientious about is buying food is made. Anything pro- else what they can and can- Party Place on Westchester and precinct council meetings products simply because of cessed that comes in a box not eat or purchase with their Avenue, every week she is of- is the defi nition of grass roots what they cost and their ease that is from China should be own food dollars, I do believe fering awesome events that advocacy. Plus, there are a of access. Yes, it is very easy avoided at all costs. Anything that education is the best way bring joy and fun and together- lot of great people that attend to go to the mall and get great processed that comes in a box to help people make better ness) and provide us with out- these meetings, with many po- bargains on clothes, but when period should be avoided, but I choices. Whether it be via a lets to just simply be together, litical viewpoints that work you get home and look at the don’t want to be an absolutist. school or community garden, laughing and joyful. Seek out together, perfectly or imper- labels, none of it is made in There are exceptions dictated by the example of the White these opportunities and if you fectly, to try to solve commu- the USA. Seek out American by desire…however, when it House in continuing to tend have a talent, share it. There nity problems. made products. 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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 51 BY MARK SAPLICKI headed by Louise Restagno and We are truly blessed to have with the doors closed. AND VINCENT PREZIOSO Janice Shapiro. We are also such wonderful supporters and • Do not go near downed Where’s My Mailbox? thankful for Igino (Eugene) Di- we wish all a Happy New Year. power lines. Councilman James Vacca’s Paolo who makes signifi cant Please attend our upcoming • Never use charcoal or gas constituent liaison, Yari Fer- contributions to this program meeting to receive updates on grills indoors, because they nandez attended the district every year. The children are various community concerns, can cause a buildup of deadly services cabinet meeting yes- our future so we thank all who which are cannot be dissemi- carbon monoxide. terday, and a representative contributed. nated easily in this newsletter. • Spoiled food after a power from USPS was there, and has Next meeting is Monday Patrol volunteers has contrib- Thank You Con Ed outage? If any food or medica- provided the following report. January 30, 7:30 p.m., Kings uted to decreased crime and in- At our last meeting in No- tion spoiled as a result of power The mail boxes have been Harbor MultiCare Center, E. creased quality of life – making vember the offi ce of Coun- loss, you can fi le a claim within removed due to mailbox fi sh- Gun Hill Road at Stillwell Av- our community a better place cilman Vacca and NEBA ar- 30 days of the outage. ing, so new redesigned will be enue, use the main entrance. to live for all. I also appreci- ranged for representatives Be A Life Saver installed in the future. Unfor- The guest speaker is Ta- ate the understanding and from Con Edison to address the Donating blood is literally tunately, they do not have a tiana Constantinople from commitment of the families of frequent power outages which giving the gift of life. Each defi nitive timeline as to when Speak Up For A Better Bronx. these volunteers. We are proud occur mainly in the Pelham day, the New York Blood Cen- because they have to ship the Also Timothy Boyle FDNY. of this small group of residents Gardens area. Thank you Ro- ter needs close to 2,000 people boxes from different parts of Representatives from the who are concerned enough to lando Infante and the engineer a day to roll up their sleeves. the country. They will be con- 49th Precinct; Senator Jeff actually do something to im- from Con Ed for explaining There is simply no substitute ducting a density test to deter- Klein; Assemblyman Mark prove the living conditions in what happens when the power for voluntarily donated blood. mine the locations of the new Gjonaj; and Councilman James our area. Honorable mention goes out and answering all the Without volunteer donors, our boxes. Vacca will be present. to all who regularly attend our questions and concerns of our community would not have They will be strategically NEBA Food Drive meetings and bring various residents. Bottom line: If you an adequate community blood placing the mailboxes at new Once again this year NEBA concerns to our attention in the experience a power outage, you supply. Please visit the NYBC locations according to the den- was able to organize a food true spirit of ‘neighbors watch- need to contact Con Ed. Every website at http://nybloodcen- sity of the population, residen- drive for those less fortunate ing out for neighbors’. outage needs to be reported so ter.org or call (800) 933-2566 for tial/commercial areas, and during this holiday season. To assist NEBA in helping that Con Ed can properly al- more information and to make the proximity to other boxes. We are grateful to those who the needy, our supporters and locate resources to get power an appointment. The USPS will be visiting all donated fresh turkeys: Assem- volunteers have consistently back. For more information on The blood donation process the community boards in the blyman Gjonaj; Joe McManus donated food and toys. what to do before service goes has changed dramatically in Bronx this year to address this and the Liberty Democratic On behalf of our entire orga- out, what to do if your power recent years. You will not have issue. Mail theft has been a ma- Club. Of course our seniors nization and in the spirit of the goes out, and how Con Ed re- to wait hours and the process jor problem for the USPS be- brigade headed by Louise Re- New Year, I would once again sponds to power outages go to itself takes only about 10 min- cause the perpetrators are restagno and Janice Shapiro col- like to give thanks to our key www.coned.com or call (800) utes. The blood supply is always peat offenders. lected tons of canned goods. supporters. In this economic 752-6633. at a critical level – usually only The USPS will be tackling And many thanks to Frank climate, we were fortunate to A few of the salient points: fi ve to six days supply on hand this problem through preven- Restagno who delivered all the continue to receive fi nancial • Check that the power isn’t – because of the lack of donors. tion and education. They will turkeys and Mark Saplicki who assistance, and we are grateful. out because one of your break- Your donation will help three be replacing the old mail boxes delivered all the canned goods. Thank you Councilman Vacca ers or fuses tripped. If every- people now. Consider that you with modifi ed boxes in high The food was distributed to the and thank you Borough Presi- thing seems OK, contact us. may not be dying to give blood crime areas. The USPS wants St. Lucy Food Pantry and to the dent Ruben Diaz and thank you • The exact location of any but one day you or a loved one the constituency to know that Soup Kitchen run by the Fran- Assemblyman Gjonaj! They hazardous conditions, such may be dying to get it. the mail carrier will take your ciscan Sisters of the Renewal. are the reason we are able to as downed wires, broken or DMV Goes Green mail or you can leave it in your May God bless all who donated produce our programs and not leaning utility poles, or trees The NYS Department of Mo- mailbox. They advise individu- and otherwise took part in this charge dues to our members. leaning against poles or wires tor Vehicles is now emailing als go to the post offi ce directly charitable effort.. We are also fortunate to (please keep your distance from registration, driver license, or mail their items before the As the holiday season comes have wonderful corporate any hazardous conditions) non-driver identifi cation card last collection time. They im- to a crescendo we remind you neighbors. Kings Harbor Multi- • The names and addresses renewals and inspection re- plore constituents to call 911 that St. Lucy’s parish runs a Care Center has been a sponsor of anyone you know who uses minders to our customers. to report mail fi shing and then food pantry for the needy all for NEBA since our inception, life-support equipment They will no longer mail paper the postal inspector at (212) 330- year long, and your donations thanks to Morris Tanenbaum, • After you contact us we’ll registration renewal remind- 2400. If you have questions or of non-perishable items are al- and Alexander Stern. We are do our best to keep you up to ers. This reduction in paper concerns contact Donna Har- ways welcomed! St. Lucy’s is also grateful for the district date. You can see an estimate and postage conserves valu- ris USPS public information located at 833 Mace Avenue, at manager of our Community of when power will be restored able resources and provides a representative at dmharris@ Bronxwood Avenue, (718) 882- Board 11, Jeremy Warnake, by viewing our outage map (on- more convenient service to our uspis.gov or call (212) 330-3344. 0710. The same is true for the and his sidekick our long-time line). If you reported your prob- customers. If you prefer, you Quote of the month: The Franciscan Sisters of the Re- friend John Fratta. lem by phone, we’ll give you a can remain in the electronic re- American Republic will en- newal where non-perishable The quality of life in our call with this estimate, and minder program and continue dure until Congress discovers items are collected regularly at community is a direct result again when your service is re- to receive paper registration it can bribe the public with the the Church of the Holy Rosary, of the constant commitment stored. renewal reminders you can public’s money. Alexis de Toc- located at 1510 Adee Avenue, and hard work of the men and • While the power is out be call (518) 486-9786. queville off Eastchester Road, (718) 379- woman of the 49th precinct, sure to tune your battery-oper- Aarp Create The Good ‘Twas The Season 4432, or at their convent at 3357 under the leadership of Cap- ated radio to local stations for Looking for volunteer op- The Northeast Bronx Asso- Bainbridge Ave, off Gun Hill tain Thomas J. Alps. They updates about service resto- portunities in your zip code? ciation and Einstein Hospital Road (718) 547-9840. It is never have maintained our commu- ration in your area. Use fl ash- Visit www.createthegood.org again sponsored Toys For Tots too late to be charitable. nity as one of the safest in the lights rather than candles or or call (866) 740-7719. to benefi t the Einstein Chil- Grateful For Supporters city. 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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 55 Senator Klein helps restore ESPAILLAT, DINOWITZ HOST ACA PROTEST RALLY Congressman Adriano Espaillat and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz hosted a protest rally on Sunday, January resident’s health coverage 15 to speak out against the approaching repeal of the Affordable Care Act by the Republican controlled Con- Senator Jeff Klein recently $540 credit on her account be- gress. Espaillat, Dinowitz and their Democratic peers claim that up to 30 million will lose their health insurance helped Jessica Rivera, a 1520 cause she paid her premium if ACA is repealed. Lurting Avenue resident, re- despite not being covered in gain her healthcare coverage November which can be ap- through Affi nity Health Plan. plied to her fi rst month’s pre- Rivera, an Affi nity client mium in the new year. for two years without any What complicated this mat- complications, attempted to ter was that Rivera was sched- call this past October to recer- uled for a C-section on Decem- tify through the marketplace ber 12 at Einstein Hospital. to get the same level of cover- She successfully delivered age for January 2017. her newborn daughter, Emily On that call, she claimed Jule Carrero on December 8. that the NYS marketplace Klein contacted the NYS technician entered her in- Department of Health and come information incorrectly verifi ed Rivera’s claim. stating she only made $42,000 The senator contacted a year instead of the $52,000 a Affi nity’s member services year she reported to him. again and spoke to a super- The mistake lowered her visor who assured him they famiy’s annual earnings and would work with the state to made Rivera conditionally facilitate this change as soon eligible for Medicaid because as possible. she had not verifi ed her in- Klein’s offi ce also con- come change. tacted Einstein to explain Ri- Once she realized the er- vera’s situation to which the ror, Rivera sent in her correct hospital’s Medicaid represen- income information and Med- tative discussed coverage op- icaid dropped her conditional tions with Rivera. coverage on November 30. Her insurance is supposed Rivera is slated to be cov- to be re-instated and Rivera ered through Affi nity start- will contact Affi nity to add ing January 1 and received a her baby to the plan.

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Boston Market’s Doug Arnold (l), area manager and Bob Gerard (2nd from l), director of operations accepted the check from Mercy Center’s Stephen J. Stritch III, executive director and Paula Sarro, associate executive director. Photo by Aracelis Batista

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 59 BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ HONORS MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. honored the memory of the great civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during his annual interfaith service on Monday, January 16 at Trinity Baptist Church.

Senator-elect Jamaal Bailey (c) celebrated the late civil rights leader’s birthday with (l-r) Detective Kimberly Ford, lieutenant Jose Torres and offi cer Danny Martinez informed people of ‘Together as One NYC’, a special inter- Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. faith service at the Latino Pastoral Action Center on Thursday, January 26. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by SIlvio Pacifi co DIAZ, PUBLICOLOR HONOR MLK

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Joi Gordan (l), Dress for Success World Wide CEO and Regina Howard-Norman (2nd from l), Dress for Success Manhattan Branch manager graciously accepted their citations from Dress for Success board members, graduates and donors celebrated the non-profi t’s 12 Alexis Walter, Mayor de Blasio Community Affairs Offi ce and Nestor Medina, Assemblyman years serving the borough’s women. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Victor Pichardo’s community outreach director. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co JACOBI PATIENTS ENJOY HOLIDAY HOSPITALITY

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Patients enjoyed not only the refreshments, but were also given knitted winter caps donated by the American Cancer Society. Photo courtesy of Jacobi Medical Center KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTS OCTAVITAS PARRANDA Despite the cold weather, the inaugural Kingsbridge Octavitas Parranda on Saturday, January 14 helped warm residents’ holiday spirits through a unique Caribbean holiday caroling tradition.The event was made possible to the collective efforts of community activist Samelys Lopez, Jose ‘Dr. Drum’ Ortiz, BombaYo!, Miriam Quin Photography, BronxNet, Eduardo Christian Ramos, News 12 the Bronx, the Kingsbridge Merchants Association, Assemblyman Jose Rivera, Rexhep Myftari, La Cocina Nueva, St. James Park, Lynette Arroyo and Community Board 7’s Gloria Bent among many others.

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Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. presented a $50,000 grant from Bank Leumi USA to the Mosholu Monteﬁ ore Community Center on Tuesday, January 17 for its Workforce Devel- opment Program.

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M.S. 89 Panthers visited the magicial Walt Disney The squad members had a great time during their meaningful trip as many of them had never traveled outside of New York prior to World Resort during their Florida visit. the performance. Photo courtesy of NIDC Photo courtesy of NIDC BOMBAYO SALUTES LOPEZ RIVERA BombaYo Culture En Vivo performed a drum salute for soon to be freed terrorist Oscar Lopez Rivera on Fri- day, January 20 at Andrew Freedman Home. Lopez Ri- vera, a Puerto Rican nationalist and an Armed Forces of National Liberation leader, was granted clemency by the outgoing president. In 1977, Lopez Rivera was arrested and tried for seditious conspiracy, use of force to commit robbery, interstate transportation of ﬁ rearms and conspiracy to transport explosives with intent to destroy government property.

BombaYo Culture En Vivo celebrated the Oscar Lopez Rivera’s freedom. Photo by Miriam Quin

BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 63 P.S. 94 HOST 10TH ANNUAL SPELLING BEE P.S. 94’s 10th annual spelling bee had everyone buzzing with excitement on Wednesday, January 18. This year’s champions were ﬁ rst place winner Brian Puma, second place victor Sheikh Wajed and third place honoree Shahrin Alﬁ .

P.S. 94 staff, ofﬁ cer Shakoya Harris (3rd from l) and the late round participants of the 2017 Spelling Bee competition. Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co NY RANGERS AT SASF FLOOR HOCKEY CLINIC Former NY Rangers Adam Graves and approximately 200 NYC students participated in Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation’s Elementary School Floor Hockey Clinic round-robin event on Monday, January 16 as P.S. 134. Through the partnership with MSG/Jr. Rangers youth organization, a camera crew recorded highlights from the event which will future at a future Rangers game.

SALAMANCA SPREADS 3 KINGS DAY CHEER In honor of Three Kings Day, Councilman Rafael Salamanca distributed toys to local children on Friday, January 6 at Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education. With Three Kings Day being a special holiday for many cultures including the Puerto Rican community, Salamanca is proposing legislation to make it an ofﬁ cial holiday in NYC. NY Rangers alum Adam Graves (back, c) with Maureen Fonseca (l), SASF CEO, and students. Councilman Salamanca gave a youngster a brand new toy car for the holiday. Photo by Rana Faure/MSG Photos Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s Ofﬁ ce

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More than 4,000 roman- Some of the roaches at tics have already named a the zoo are now blessed with Madagascar hissing cock- such names as: Hissing Hot- roach after a beloved for Val- tie, Cranky Frankie, Lisa entine’s Day, sending a clear Lovebug, and Hisssterical. message to their sweethearts Anyone can still name a that their love will last for- roach after a loved one by go- ever – just like a roach. ing to http://www.bronxzoo. The Wildlife Conservation com/name-a-roach/ by 6 a.m. Society’s Bronx Zoo, with EST, Tuesday, February 15. more than 58,000 of these Madagascar hissing cockroaches living in its Mada- roaches are the world’s larg- gascar! exhibit, is thank- est roach species reaching ful for each name. With its nearly four-inches long. The V-Roach gift idea, WCS has namesake hissing noise is raised $40,000 to save wild- emitted as a defense mech- life and wild places around anism. Like nearly every the world. roach species, Madagascar “A roach for Valentine’s hissing cockroaches are not Day is proving to be price- considered pests and rarely less,” said John Calvelli, enter homes. WCS executive vice president of Public Affairs. Who says romance isn’t alive and Hissing coackroadh wreath. well?” Photo courtesy of the WCS cross town 718-597-3450 FAX: 718-597-1978 diner 718-597-2097

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68 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 BTR N.L. Britton, botanist, established Botanical Garden

Nathaniel Lord Britton was one of those rare individuals born to nature. Even as a young boy he was enam- ored by plants and the natural world around him. He was born on January 15, 1859 on Club, an early botanical orga- sioned speech to the Torrey Staten Island and had the good nization. It was at that club Club and the seeds for the Bo- fortune to have nurturing par- where he met Elizabeth Ger- tanical Garden in the Bronx ents and neighbors with an in- trude Knight, who would later were sown. terest in science. One of those become his wife. She also be- It was not until 1892, how- neighbors was John Strong came one of the world’s lead- ever, that the state legislation Newberry, a professor of ge- ing experts on moss. set aside 250 acres of Bronx ology and mineralogy at Co- Britton received his doc- Park and $250,000 to make this lumbia College. Upon gradu- torate degree from Columbia dream come true. ation from the Staten Island in 1881 and published his the- The following year Cor- Academy, he was enrolled in sis “A Preliminary Catalogue nelius Vanderbilt presided the Columbia College School of the Flora of New Jersey” over a meeting of the leading of Mines where he began his that same year. He continued citizens of the day and plans course of studies in 1875. his work with Columbia ad- were made to raise another REPRINTED FROM 4/12/2012 He graduated in 1879 as an vancing in position along the half a million dollars to place engineer of mines and so great way. He also continued pub- the new botanical garden on a was his aptitude and knowl- lishing papers on all facets of strong fi nancial foundation. NATHANIEL LORD BRITTON edge that he was immediately botany becoming known as Plans moved ahead rapidly given the position of assistant one of the leading experts in with the support of Vanderbilt, tablished in 1895, Britton gave who worked with him at the instructor. During that same the nation. J. Pierpont Morgan, Andrew up his position at Columbia to Garden since they helped es- year he worked as a fi eld as- One of the Torrey Club out- Carnegie, Seth Low, and other become the fi rst director-in- tablish it so many years ear- sistant with the Geological ings took him to the Bronx leading members of society. chief. He was also a member lier passed away on February Survey of New Jersey and col- and he immediately fell in The site chosen in the Bronx of their fi rst board of manag- 25, 1934 and he followed her lected fossil specimens with love with the area and would proved ideal as the Lorillard ers along with Andrew Carn- in death on June 25, just four his friend Arthur Hollick in one day make it his home. family had maintained and egie, Cornelius Vanderbilt II, months later. One thing that the Wyoming Territory. The When visiting England with developed their property with and J. Pierpont Morgan. He seems certain is that there two also published “The Flora his wife they discovered the care. It even included a grove fi nally gave up the position of would be no Botanical Garden of Richmond County,” the fi rst Royal Botanic Garden at Kew of hemlocks. director in 1929 to pursue his in the Bronx without Nathan- of many, many works. They Gardens and upon their re- When the New York Bo- botanical research in warmer iel Lord Britton and his wife, were very active in the Torrey turn Elizabeth gave an impas- tanical Garden was fully es- climates. His wife, Elizabeth, Elizabeth.

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70 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 BTR New season of ¡Bronx Live! Performing Arts Series on Bronxnet

Outstanding performances staged celebrates its 50th anniversary this in the Bronx, live on via the Bronx- year, is showcased each Sunday at 7: Net television program, ¡Bronx Live!. p.m., in the series Sunday Night at the Presentations from a range of arts or- Opera. ganizations are televised on BronxNet “The Bronx Opera is proud to have Channel 67 on Optimum and Channel been featured on BronxNet for over 33 on Fios on Thursdays, Fridays and two decades. Professional artists come Saturdays at 7 p.m., and on Wednes- to the Bronx from all over the coun- days at 11 a.m. try and the world seeking the experi- The ¡Bronx Live! winter 2017 sea- ence, exposure and opportunity that son includes The Bronx Opera Compa- the Bronx Opera and BronxNet pro- ny’s performance of Sir John in Love, vide. The Bronx Opera and BronxNet and Casita Maria’s dynamic and inno- have opened doors for performers who vative Blitz Buzz performed at Twins now appear at the Metropolitan Opera, Gourmet Bodega. on Broadway, and at other well-known Christine Licata, director of Per- venues,” said Bronx Opera executive forming & Visual Arts at Casita Maria director Michael Spierman. Center for Arts & Education stated: Bronx Live has been bringing “BronxNet leadership, interviewers Bronx viewers the best of local per- Members of the Bronx Opera. and production crews offer unparal- forming arts since 1994. The program leled levels of engagement and sup- gives more Bronxites access to world- port in building the social and cul- class performances, while helping to posted on upcoming performances at possible for us to share incredible arts tural capital of the Bronx. We are so build audiences for Bronx artists and these great venues on BronxNet. We’re performances with our audiences,” fortunate to partner with BronxNet, arts organizations. Bronx Live is sup- also pleased to be able to extend the life said BronxNet executive director Mi- not only in documenting great Bronx ported, in part, by public funds from of the performances through our arts chael Max Knobbe. artists, educators and community the New York City Department of Cul- documentation and dissemination. BronxNet is the independent not- leaders but also in ensuring that our tural Affairs in partnership with the We are thankful to the gifted artists for-proﬁ t organization serving the community growth initiatives are New York City Council. for sharing their work on BronxNet, people of the Bronx through the provi- communicated as clearly and accessi- “It is elevating and enriching to see and to the New York City Department sion of media production training, ac- bly as possible.” these magniﬁ cent artists performing of Cultural Affairs and the New York cess to technology, and cable television The Bronx Opera Company, which live on local stages, and we’ll keep you City Council for helping to make it channels. Bruce Museum exhibit; Wave Hill highlights

On Saturday, February 11, the Twachtman, Leonard Ochtman, and believe owl and coyote mythology. Saturday, February 4: Nature Pre- Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT, Frederick Childe Hassam. Emulat- Saturday, February 4; Sunday, Jan- sentation: Owl Discovery: Get an in- opens its newest exhibition, Canvas ing the French Impressionists with uary 5: Hoot And Howl In The Shop: depth look at the fascinating world of and Cast: Highlights from the Bruce their loose and broken brushwork and Visitors enjoy 20% off all Folkmanis local owls with environmental educa- Museum’s Art Collection. characteristically quick approach to fi nger puppets in The Shop at Wave tors from Volunteers for Wildlife, a Featuring 35 paintings and seven painting landscapes en plein air, these Hill. Hoot and Howl Weekend event. wildlife hospital and education center. sculptures from the Bruce’s growing American artists captured the effects Saturday, February 4: Coyote Meet live owls and enjoy up-close ob- collection, the show celebrates long- of changing light in nature, but often Info Station: Coyotes have lived with servation of their amazing nocturnal time favorites and many recent acqui- with a more subdued palette. New Yorkers for longer than you may hunting adaptions. sitions representing signifi cant mo- Canvas and Cast explores artists’ think. Environmental educators from Sunday, February 5: Nature Talk: ments in the history of art from the handling of different media – bronze, the Hudson Highlands Nature Mu- On The Trail Of Urban Coyotes: Dr. 16th through the 20th centuries. This marble, oil, pastel, acrylic and col- seum explain the history of coyotes in Chris Nagy, director of Research at exhibition, organized by Peter C. Sut- lage – through examples of 16th-cen- New York City and suggest tips for liv- the Mianus River Gorge, addresses ton, The Susan E. Lynch Executive di- tury Dutch portraiture, 19th-century ing peacefully with these wild neigh- many questions both in NYC and in rector, and curated by Courtney Skip- American fi gural sculpture, academic bors. Students from Wave Hill’s Wood- the larger metropolitan region as part ton Long, Zvi Grunberg Postdoctoral style painting, and French and Amer- land Ecology Research Mentorship of the Gotham Coyote Project. Find Fellow 2016/17 at the Bruce Museum, ican landscapes from the turn of the program will also be on hand to share out how camera traps and DNA from examines art historical themes includ- 20th century. their research on coyotes cavorting in “scat” (aka poop) allow scientists to ing sculpted and painted portraits, Canvas and Cast: Highlights from Wave Hill’s own backyard. observe and track wildlife without narrative scenes and statues, land- the Bruce Museum’s Art Collection Saturday, February 4; Sunday, ever touching or disturbing the ani- scapes, still lifes, and genre scenes. runs through June 11, and is gener- February 5: Nature Talk: Coyotes mals. For over a century, the collection at ously supported by The Charles M. and In The Big Apple: Dr. Mark Weckel Sunday, February 5: Inter Work- the Bruce Museum has grown steadily Deborah G. Royce Exhibition Fund and of the American Museum of Natural space Drop-In Sunday: Artists in the and been developed carefully through the Connecticut Offi ce of the Arts. History and his team of high school Winter Workspace program share donations and purchases. After Robert * * * student-scientists have been gather- their studio practice with visitors on Moffat Bruce bequeathed his home as Upcoming Wave Hill events and ing information about these clever this Drop-in Sunday. Stop by Glyndor well as a few portraits to the Town of highlights include: canines as part of the Gotham Coy- Gallery to speak to the artists and get a Greenwich in 1908, the Bruce Museum Saturday, February 4; Sunday, Feb- ote Project. closer look at the creative process. hosted its fi rst exhibition of art four ruary 5: Family Art Project: Coyote Saturday, February 4: Owl Pellet Sunday, February 5: Nature Presen- years later. At the time, the Green- And Owl Fixtures And Tricksters: Dissection: Owls swallow their prey tation: Owls Raptors Of The Night: Dis- wich Press noted that it was a welcome Hear about the folklore surrounding whole. During digestion, parts of the cover how owls adapt to life in the for- change to see “a long gallery hung two wonderfully mysterious and en- prey, such as bones, feathers and fur, est and the city with Carl Heitmuller, with paintings from the best works of chanting creatures, the owl and the are bound up into a tight pellet, which an environmental educator from the local artists.” coyote. Learn about these local ani- the owl regurgitates. Drop in for this Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. Beginning in the early 20th cen- mals and their habits and special at- exploratory workshop, and discover Meet a live owl from the museum’s tury, the Museum acquired paintings tributes. Then join visiting Wave Hill the origins of the owl’s diet. collection and fi nd out whoo’s who in that were created by artists who were Winter Workspace artist Yeon Jin Kim Saturday, February 4: Garden & your neighborhood. infl uential in establishing the Ameri- to create a fanciful wintery tableau of Conservatory Highlights Walk: Join Wave Hill is located at 675 West can Impressionist movement, such simple paper puppets and shadowy in for an hour-long tour of seasonal 252nd Street. For further information as Theodore Robinson, John Henry scenes that capture your own make- garden highlights. call (718) 549-3200 ext. 232. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 71 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595

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72 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 BTR CB10 rejects city’s FP plan;leaves Trump golf course parcel in limbo

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Prince said despite some misun- derstanding by the public, the Trump Links proposal was never put before his board, but was instead rejected by the city. “There was some conversation that the board would like parks to renegotiate with the (Trump) Links, but that was out of the scope of what we were talking about,” Prince said. “It was generally understood that Trump Links was the tenant of the parks department and they would be negotiating on the issue no matter what.” The Trump Organization wants the waterfront land to enhance the 17th and 18th holes so it can vie for tournament play. It company was also willing to re- habilitate other areas of the park in exchange for a lease extension for the golf course. Much of the apprehension to the Parks Department plan was rooted in past problems, most prominently a lack of maintenance and supervision of the western portion of Ferry Point Park and the years it took to get a new comfort station (restroom) built there, Prince said. “They said, we’ve trusted them before and it took them so many years to do such-and-such,” he recalled. “We’re under a new administration and different parks commis- sioner, and now would be a good time to work on some things we couldn’t work on before. But some folks feel it’s always going to be the same.” Calls to the Mayor’s ofﬁ ce and the Trump Organization for comment Community Board 10 members voted against a NYC Parks plan for city land adjacent to the Trump Links golf course. The Trump Organization were not returned by press time. had their proposal for the property rejected by the city last fall. Community News Group/Arthur Cusano

$275 million for Rodman’s Neck police ﬁ ring range upgrades

From page 1 travels easily over the water to places like City Island or nearby Spencer Es- that better prepares offi cers,” accord- tate. ing to information from the mayor’s Another CICA board member, John offi ce. Doyle, who recently started a petition In addition to the six ranges, there calling for noise abatement at Rod- is $51 million for a new tactical village man’s Neck said that he is waiting for as well as $54 million for a facility for the “shovel to be in the ground” on the gun services, ammunition storage, project before he starts celebrating. classrooms, lockers and administra- “At the end of the day, we all want tive space. the same thing: we all want sound re- Barbara Dolensek, City Island Civic mediation in that area and we want it Association vice president, said that as soon as possible,” said Doyle. based on her knowledge, the sound re- Dolensek feels that the range, which mediation part of the project which the she has visited and toured with police community desires will likely not hap- personnel, should be upgraded to bet- pen for at least another three to four ter serve the police and correction of- years. fi cers who use it. “First they need to design it, then She indicated that aside from the they will do infrastructure, and then noise issue, the range is fi ne where it the ranges,” said Dolensek, “(and) at is. that point, they can do the baffl ing.” Meanwhile, local police advocate She said she’d like to see inexpen- and activist John Marano, said that he sive temporary sound baffl es installed hopes to see mechanisms for the con- Rodman’s Neck, the off-limits to the public NYPD shooting range, is slotted to receive $275 at the facility while this process takes trol not just of noise but also of pollu- million in the mayor’s preliminary budget for restoration. place to muffl e noise of gunfi re, which tion emissions from Rodman’s Neck. Community News Group / Photo by Patrick Rocchio BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 73 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595

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80 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 BTR “It just seemed like we were clicking, we were playing hard and just running up and down the floor. I think guys are starting to get more sure of where they’re supposed to be on the floor.” JOE ARBITELLO ...... 82 Quinnipiac star got his hoops start at Scanlan

Quinnipiac freshman Peter Kiss got his basketball start in the Bronx, playing at Monsignor Scanlan before a long and winding career that landed him in a Bobcats uniform. Alex Serbetzian

BY LAURA AMATO competitive nature of the succeed.” Kiss was looking for a bit frontrunner yet – but Kiss It felt a bit like fate. sport, that’s what drew my at- Kiss hit his basketball- of consistency when picking a simply views it as just another Peter Kiss had never played tention. I love competing and I playing stride at Scanlan, but college program and he knew, challenge. basketball before, had never love getting the chance to try he didn’t stay in the Bronx for from the get-go, Quinnipiac “There’s no one team that considered a Division I bas- and play people who are better long. He spent his sophomore was the right fi t for him. He really separates itself from ketball career, or even any- than me.” season with the Crusaders be- had a good relationship with the pack. So every night has thing more than a few hours of Kiss started his basketball fore attending attended Vic- Bobcats coach Tom Moore and opened my eyes,” he said. pickup hoops with his friends career at Scanlan, competing tory Rock Prep School in Sara- was anxious to fi nd a team “There’s no clear favorite in when he stepped onto the court with the squad for his soph- sota, Florida and, eventually, close to home. the league and it’s wide open at Gauchos Gym. omore season and learning graduating from Notre Dame It is, after all, the fi rst time every game.” That idea, however, didn’t the fundamentals of the game Prep in Fitchburg, Massachu- in awhile his parents have Kiss isn’t taking anything last long. there. setts. been able to see him play. for granted this year and, with Kiss was good – really good He’s always been an athlete Every step has helped “My family can make the the end of the regular season – and it didn’t take long for – he played baseball and ran him fi ne-tune his basketball trip,” Kiss said. “It’s also a looming, the Bobcats freshman him to fi nd his way to Mon- track throughout high school skills. great academic school and guard is determined to lead his signor Scanlan and the boys – but there was something “It’s really just been a pro- that made my choice easy.” team to postseason glory. basketball team there. That about basketball that fueled cess of working out and stay- Kiss has had an immediate This time, he’s certain, it was three years ago and, now, Kiss’ competitive tendencies. ing what the coaches on the impact with the Bobcats this won’t feel like fate – it’ll feel Kiss isn’t just a Division I bas- It was, at its core, a challenge team have been telling me to season, averaging just over 28 like hard work. ketball player, he’s a dominant and Kiss is never one to back do,” Kiss said. “I don’t think minutes in his fi rst 19 games. “Hopefully we can come out one, in the midst of a success- down from a challenge. there’s one particular skill or He’s also chipping 12.3 points, with a winning record and go ful freshman campaign at “I defi nitely love playing anything that sets me a part. 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists into a great spot in the MAAC Quinnipiac University. with a team,” Kiss said. “I like I’m just incredibly competi- per game. Tournament,” Kiss said. “We “It was a long journey that being able to see other people tive and I play hard all the It hasn’t been an easy sea- just want to get ready for the had a lot of twists and turns succeed and helping them get time and I think that helps son – particularly in a league postseason and, hopefully, in it,” Kiss said. “It’s just the better. I love seeing the team me.” like the MAAC with no clear make a run.” BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 81 Hayes hoops handled in loss at Christ the King BY LAURA AMATO There just wasn’t an answer. Cardinal Hayes did everything it could think of to slow down Jose Alva- rado on Jan. 20 – put the team’s best de- fender on him, double-team him, triple- team him. None of it worked. The Christ the King star lit up the scoreboard in the CHSAA matchup, giving Hayes fi ts all night as the Cardinals fell 75-63 on the road. “We didn’t make shots, but Christ the King was fi red up to play tonight and unfortunately we weren’t,” said Hayes coach Joe Lods. “I thought Alva- rado certainly seperated himself from us today and showed why he’s heading to Georgia Tech and we’re headed to the bus right now.” Alvarado fi nished with a game- high 32 points, but actually got off to a slightly slow start. He hit his stride in the second quarter, however, seizing any open court space as Hayes did its best to contend with the Royals’ other scoring threats. The senior guard racked up 20 points in the fi rst half, including 11 in the second quarer, as the Royals went into the break with a comfortable 37-24 lead. It also left Hayes desperately search- ing for some kind of defensive answer. Cardinal Hayes point guard Joe Touissant (2) couldn’t quite spark his squad on Jan. 20 as the Cardinals fell on the road to Christ the King. “We were just kind of paralyzed by CNG/Laura Amato how well he was playing,” said Cardi- nals coach Joe Lods. “I thought it was like paralysis by over analysis. We were ning up and down the fl oor,” said Roy- shooting Cardinals were left frustrated After all, there are more games to looked like deer stuck in head lights als coach Joe Arbitello. “I think guys on offense, racking up empty posses- be played and more chances to sink while he’s shooting his threes.” are starting to get more sure of where sions on one-and-done shot attempts. baskets and Hayes is just anxious to get Hayes, simply, couldn’t slow down they’re supposed to be on the fl oor, “It certainly wasn’t our night,” Lods back on the court – leaving Alvarado, Alvarado and while the Royals star con- which is giving Jose a little more room said. “I tell the guys to never get too and his jumpshot, in the rearview mir- tinued to hit his shots, the Cardinals to operate with.” high or too low, but this is certainly a ror. struggled to sink theirs. Cardinal Hayes made it a ten-point low point.” “What did Jeff Van Gundy tell the Christ the King wrapped up the third game with just over six minutes left, It’s a dissapointing loss for Hayes, Knicks when Michael Jordan dunked quarter on a 12-2 run, jumping out to a but the Royals answered with another which had been riding a wave of recent all over them? Try harder? There’s no 14-point lead heading into the fourth. 10-point run, keeping the Cardinals off success, but the Cardinals are deter- answer for that,” Lods said. “Sometimes “It just seemed like we were click- the board for the next three minutes. mined not to dwell on the performance in life there are problems with no answer ing, we were playing hard and just run- By the fi nal whislte, the usually hot- for too long. and Jose was a problem tonight. “ Masiello doesn’t mince words in massive post-game rant

BY LAURA AMATO ranged so this generation is see it more than ever. When Samson Usilo chipped in 11 week. Steve Masiello didn’t hold a fraudulent generation. And adversity comes in, people points of his own. The Manhattan coach back after Manhattan’s 81-68 what I mean by that is they struggle.” Siena led by as many as 20 also announced that senior loss to Siena at Draddy Gym- put their Instagram picture It was a diffi cult game for points in the second half and Rich Williams will redshirt nasium on Jan. 22. the way they want. They put Manhattan in the MAAC while Masiello was quick and miss the remainder of In fact, the Jaspers coach their tweet out the way they matchup, as the Jaspers to critique his team, he was the 2016-17 season, after un- staged one of the most talked want. Nothing is interac- struggled to match Siena’s also determined to point out dergoing surgery on Nov. 7 to about post-game pressers of tive.” offensive intensity from the that this is a group of players repair a torn meniscus. the season, earning national He didn’t stop there. opening whistle. he enjoys coaching. Williams, a 6-foot-5 wing attention for comments. “Nothing is real so when Manhattan shot just 37.7 “They’re not bad kids. who was named a second- Masiello, who is just one things don’t go the way peo- percent on the game and This might be one of my fa- team preseason all-MAAC win away from 100, was asked ple want them to, people re- didn’t connect on a single vorite groups I’ve ever had. honoree, was expected to about his team’s adjustments ally struggle with if it’s not three-pointer in the second They struggle with adver- return to the court sooner to playing from behind when 75 degrees and sunny and the half. Siena, meanwhile, shot sity,” he said. “They struggle rather than later, but ulti- he launched into an analysis stars aren’t aligned, if it’s not 53.6 percent in the fi nal 20 with, that’s a by product of mately decided an extended of today’s entire society. exactly 4 p.m., they didn’t get minutes of play as Brett Bisp- our society today, so I think rehabilitation period was the “We’re a fraudulent soci- exactly eight hours of beauty ing racked up a game-high 24 we’re a refl ection of our cul- correct decision. ety from top to bottom,” he sleep...” Masiello continued, points. ture a little bit, not to get too It’s a tough blow to the said. “Our society’s fraudu- “young people today struggle Zane Waterman led Man- deep.” Japsers, who have struggled lent. Everything about our with it. Our society struggles hattan with 14 points and Masiello’s post-game rant in MAAC play all season. society is edited. Everything with that, and for me – I can’t nine rebounds, while Calvin wasn’t the only dramatic Williams averaged a career- about our society is prear- speak for other coaches – I Crawford added 12 points, moment for the Jaspers this best 14.8 points last season.

82 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 BTR Lopsided second-half dooms Wings in loss to LuHi BY GREGORY ALCALA Wings Academy couldn’t quite get liftoff on Jan. 21. The squad dropped a lopsided 59-36 game to Long Island Lu- theran in a non-league matchup that was nothing short of disap- pointing. Wings was held to just 14 second-half points, while the Cru- saders exploded for 19 points in the fourth quarter alone. “We didn’t make the proper reads and we didn’t fi nish,” said Wings head coach Billy Turnage. After an equally competitive fi rst half from both teams, which saw Lutheran take a fi ve-point cushion into the break, the Crusad- ers (13-2) came out fi ring on all cyl- inders in the third quarter. Wings, on the other hand, looked out of place and rushed, turning the ball over and taking contested shots as LuHi forwards Chris Coalman and Long Island Lutheran forwards Esam Mostafa and Chris Coalman made things diffi cult for Wings forward Brian Mitchell as the Crusaders Esam Mostafa clogged the lane. rolled to a victory on Jan. 21. Photo by Gregory Alcala Wings got its cleanest offensive sequence with just over three at away games,” said senior guard minutes left in the third as senior Brandon Jacobs said post-game. guard Elijah Chapman drove to “So going into our next game we the lane, drew defenders and found have a lot of confi dence right now Lehman Welcomes Rivera junior forward Jordan Bryan, un- that we can pull out a game on the derneath, for an easy dunk that road.” cut the Crusaders lead to six, down Pietro Gionavardi was one of 33-27. the unsung heroes of LuHi’s suc- On the very next possession, cess. He scored seven of his team- however, Wings got burned on a high 14 points in the second quar- full-court press attack, broken eas- ter, including two threes’, one of ily by the Crusaders’ crisp passes which improved the Crusaders and ball movement. Junior for- lead to fi ve, 27-22 heading into the ward Harrison Warnock capped half. off the play with an easy layup, “We were moving the ball a lot,” padding the lead and setting Wings Gionavardi said. “It’s always about back on its collective heels. the team. We work on that (moving Wings had a chance to cut the the ball) a lot.” He also said that we lead to six but would go scoreless was confi dent in his shot on Sat- on their last fi ve possessions of the urday and said that moving the quarter due to quick shots, 1-on-1 ball consistently on the perimeter play and forcing shots rather than helped him get good looks at the setting up good attempts. basket. LuHi took a ten-point lead into For Wings, Chapman led all the fourth quarter and maintained scorers with 14 points while Jose the double-digit cushion down Perez, the team’s leading scorer on the stretch as Wings continued to the season, recorded six, far below make a handful of mistakes. The his 24 season-average, after sitting Crusaders went on a 7-2 run mid- for the entire fi rst half. It was the way through the quarter to jump second-straight non-league loss for out to a 51-34 lead with 2:42 on the Wings, which is still trying to fi nd clock. its footing heading into the fi nal Mostafa scored four of his total stretch of the regular season. six points during that stretch along “We got to make shots, that’s with Harrison Warnock, who con- what it comes down to, you have Lehman College Baseball welcomes Robert Rivera to the school and program. Seen tributed two of his 10 points to the to make shots” Turnage said. “If here signing the Celebratory Signing Letter, Rob is a RHP out of Pine Ridge HS in Del- game breaking run. we don’t make shots we can’t setup tona, Florida and will be a welcome addition to the team. “We struggle with city teams our defense.” BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2, 2017 83 NOW OPEN!

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