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BY ALEX MITCHELL if built. Mott Haven would become Existing jails in Queens home to some of New York’s and Brooklyn would house worst if the mayor’s plan to some of the 9,000 inmates cur- phase out Rikers Island comes rently on Rikers Island. to fruition. The city’s plan would The jail would be built at split the inmate population 320 Concord Avenue, on the throughout four different current grounds of an NYPD sites, while attempting to re- tow pound, formerly the site of duce the prison population Lincoln Hospital. numbers to only 5,000, by re- Just two blocks from P.S. 65 leasing non-violent offenders. elementary school. The mayor admitted that While Mayor deBlasio has the inmate population would had his sights set on the Bronx have to drop to 5,000 for his location for some time, there new proposal to be workable. wasn’t much communication Deblasio’s plan was an- with the borough’s leadership nounced just after the brutal over the proposal. inmate assault on NYC De- “I was surprised to learn The NYPD Tow Pound in Mott Haven that would be converted to a jail. Community News Group/ Alex Mitchell partment of Corrections of- that the administration has fi cer Jean Roston Souffrant, already selected a site for a one that has been proposed in place with the Bronx stake- tion does have to happen, and I leaving him with a fractured new jail in the Bronx. I hope Mott Haven or other appropri- holders. apologize to the borough pres- spine and other injuries. that, going forward, this lack ate sites that could host a new “It is a very smart site in ident in the Bronx. We have Since deBlasio took offi ce, of outreach is not a harbin- jail,” he added. terms of its closeness to the to do a better job at keeping over 2,000 corrections offi cers ger of the amount of commu- “It is simply disrespectful courthouses. There is going to him in the loop and the local have been assaulted inmates, nity input the people of my that a decision of this mag- be a full community process, community boards,” said City according to statistics. borough will have in this pro- nitude of proposing to open but let’s be clear, we’re going Council Speaker Corey John- Something that deBla- cess,” said Borough President a new jail in the south Bronx to talk to everyone, we’re go- son. sio, Diaz and Blake are all in Ruben Diaz, Jr. was made behind closed doors, ing to listen to everyone, we’re Concord Avenue’s sur- agreement with is the need for “However, any new site for without engaging the broader going to try in every way pos- rounding area is a mix of res- criminal justice and correc- a jail in this borough must be Bronx community,” said As- sible address community idential buildings and auto tions reform. thoroughly vetted, and the semblyman Michael Blake. needs and address other ben- body shops for the most part. No timetable has been es- people of the Bronx must have DeBlasio stands with the efi ts that communities need” There are apartment build- tablished for the proposal yet. a meaningful say in the selec- chosen site and has assured said the mayor. ings and row houses that A new site for the police pound tion of any future site, be it the that conversations will take “I know that a conversa- would face the prison directly was not identifi ed.

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BY PATRICK ROCCHIO William Rivera, CB 9 dis- A long-awaited infrastruc- trict manager, said that DOT ture project that will rebuild has assigned a community a vital link for motorists is liaison to which they will di- set to begin. rect any concerns regarding The NYC Department the project, as well as hold of Transportation has an- public hearing to explain the nounced the commencement project’s various phases. of a four-year project to re- “The bridge needs to be build the Unionport Bridge replaced,” said Rivera, but he on Bruckner Boulevard that stressed that there are still starts on or around Thurs- going to be community con- day, February 22. cerns. The fi rst change motorists In the past, some capital will see with the drawbridge projects in CB 9 have run replacement project will in- over time, said Rivera, add- volve a partial reduction of ing that the board is always Work begins on a four-year reconstruction project on the Unionport Bridge over Westchester Creek on or travel lanes from two to one watchful about the traffi c around Thursday, February 22. Community News Group / Patrick Rocchio on the westbound roadway snarls created by the lengthy that allows traffi c to exit to reconstruction period. ect, the number of travel CB 10 member, said that the trial Business Zone and busi- Zerega Avenue. “We do have concerns be- lanes on the existing bridge replacement project is long ness and residents on Brush This change is expected cause it is a larger and longer may be reduced from four to overdue. Avenue to be impacted by the to last about six months and project,” said Rivera. “And two lanes, one in each direc- “The bridge is in pretty construction. is designed to allow for the we have had smaller projects tion, he said. bad shape underneath from Dotti Poggi, a long-time creation of a work zone for in the past that went over “The thing that is going the pictures they showed Ferry Point community ac- the construction of the entire time and caused traffi c and to cause the most short-term us, and the roadway is not tivist said that much of the bridge, according to DOT. parking issues; it is the na- pain is the adjustment pe- good either,” he said, adding construction would be done More delays can be ex- ture of the beast, and we are riod to the number of lanes, that he believes that the city at night, based on her under- pected as the work on the ready for it.” which I believe will dwindle and community should look standing. bridge replacement ramps Matt Cruz, CB 10 district to two.” into the feasibility of build- The project’s community up, according to several manager, said as the project Traffi c agents would be ing a second bridge over liaison, Michael Heller, can sources. gets fully underway, there present to direct traffi c, and Westchester Creek at Lafay- provide information about Both community boards 9 will be an adjustment period Cruz urged motorists to co- ette Avenue. the reconstruction. and 10 are in favor of replac- as the number of travel lanes operate with them. He said he expects the He can be reached at (718) ing the bridge, which carries is reduced at times. Bob Bieder, a Zerega Home Depot on Bruckner 314-7199 or newunionport- 60,000 vehicles per day. At some point in the proj- stakeholder and a longtime Boulevard, the Zerega Indus- [email protected].

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BY ALEX MITCHELL passed I told the children that God passed in 2012, Fr. Aufi eri became a Father Robert John Aufi eri lived needed his help in Heaven,” said source of comfort and understand- a life dedicated to God and all of his Bivona. ing. Doing the same for Dr. Vance parishioners. Adults and children alike knew when her mother passed in 2010. Born October 13, 1948, he quietly and appreciated his dry sense of hu- “He reassured me, he helped passed away on February 16, 2018. mor as well. me move on with my life,” said Dr. While a dedicated priest in many Bivona attributed this special Vance. parishes throughout his life, his fi - trait as to why the two of them got Dr. Vance had worked with Fr. Au- nal years were spent at St. Clare’s of along so greatly. fi eri’s sister Joan in Fordham Plaza Assisi. Dr. Mary Anne Vance attended for some time as well. He always “He put the church back together,” St. Lucy’s elementary school with Fr. spent holidays with Dr. Vance’s fam- said Debra Ann Jaffee, director of Aufi eri as a child. ily. the senior center at St. Clare’s. “He’s “We knew in second grade he was Children loved Fr. Aufi eri as he responsible for revitalizing our se- going to be become a priest,” said Dr. did them, students of St. Clare’s were nior center, we’re all heartbroken,” Vance. “He helped everybody, he’d heartbroken when they heard the sad she added. break up fi ghts, he always did the news of his sudden passing. Fr. Aufi eri was devoted to the se- right thing,” she added. “He made children want to be ac- FATHER ROBERT JOHN AUFIERI niors in his parishes during his time. Fr. Aufi eri was ordained at St. Jo- tive and stay out of trouble, he was so No matter what, he always made time seph’s Seminary in Yonkers in late great with them,” said Jaffee. brate the Mass of Christian Burial at for them, she opined. 1974. Adults and children alike knew 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 24. “Father was a spiritual and lov- He also attended Cathedral Col- and appreciated his dry sense of hu- Interment will follow at Gate of ing presence for the students, he was lege and later studied liturgy as a mor as well. Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY. my pastor but he was also my friend,” graduate student at the University of The family will receive friends at Fr. Aulfi eri was the son of the late said Theresa Bivona, principal of St. Notre Dame. St. Clare of Assisi Church on Friday, Theresa E. Aufi eri and the late Vin- Clare’s School. “He was a father fi gure to me,” February 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to cent A. Aufi eri. Fr. Aufi eri is sur- Bivona described the academic said Fr. Salvatore DeStefano, pastor 7 p.m. vived by his sister, Joan C. Tretta. track he had put the school and how it of St. Francis Xavier Parish. “Fr. Au- The Mass of the Holy Eucharist Also, he is survived by nephews was directly alligned with her own. fi eri was extremely devoted to all of will be celebrated at 7 p.m. by Bishop Joseph Tretta, Jr. and Nick Testa and “He would always speak his mind, his parishioners,” he added. Gerald Walsh. nieces Marie Testa, Elisa Cannava but he would do it gently. When he When Fr. DeStefano’s father Cardinal Timothy Dolan will cele- and Cecille Greco.

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other public retirement plans sell advertising space on the price for all junk mail. Fu- Raising USPS are under funded, the post of- sides of mailboxes, inside and ture increases in the price revenues fi ce is vastly over funded. It is outside the post offi ces along of stamps should be directly time for Congress to amend with the small Jeeps, regular tied to infl ation. Founded in 1981 by legislation and afford the post trucks and heavy-duty long- The post offi ce should ap- Michael Benedetto and Dear editor, offi ce ability to fund its retire- haul trucks. Sell off some of ply free-enterprise solutions John Collazzi CEO There are solutions to ment plan at a more reason- the valuable real estate and including working with Am- Les Goodstein complaints concerning prob- able level. move to less expensive loca- azon and other private sec- PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER lems with delivery of mail. There are other initiatives tions. tor businesses to provide a Jennifer Goodstein Congress needs to consider which could assist the postal Why not join banks and more cost-effective product, BRONX TIMES PUBLISHER providing regulatory relief service in avoiding frequent fast-food restaurants that reduce defi cits and prevent Laura Guerriero for reforms which could as- postage stamp increases. The sublet space at Wal-Mart and more branches from closing EDITOR sist the post offi ce in pro- post offi ce should continue other big box stores to open thus keeping its commitment John Collazzi viding better services. The with more joint business ven- smaller post offi ces? Generate to serve the public well. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR/REPORTER United States Post Offi ce has tures like Amazon in expand- both revenue and customers Larry Penner Patrick Rocchio averaged quarterly losses of ing Sunday delivery. This by subletting excess capacity REPORTER/PHOTO EDITOR $550 million in 2017. This will could be the start of some- at underutilized post offi ces Heroes’s names Rob Wirsing now result in the price of a thing big. Using underuti- to other village, town, county, REPORTERS fi rst class stamp going up by lized assets and facilities on city, state or federal agen- requested Sarah Valenzuela a penny from 49 cents to 50 Sunday could generate badly cies along with private sector ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Leonard Vigliotti cents later this year. One won- needed revenues. This would businesses. License corpora- Dear editor, Donna Marzi ders why they previously fi rst assist in developing alterna- tions to sponsor stamps for a I am looking for all the PRODUCTION decreased the price of a fi rst tives to the periodic increas- fee. names on the Van Nest Mon- Mauro DeLuca class stamp from 49 cents to 47 ing frequency of raising the Have members of Con- ument for WW I and WW II, cents, before bringing it back price of a fi rst class stamps gress, state legislature, NYC Korean confl ict and the Viet- to 49 cents. Part of the prob- every few years. Why not con- Council and other elected of- nam war. Can you help me as lem is that Congress in 2006 sider going after other avail- fi cials pay the real, full costs we are having a tribute to our mandated that the post offi ce able untapped potential rev- for their annoying frequent fallen heroes in the Vietnam Subscribing Community Groups • Throggs Neck Home Owners Association fully fund 75 years of retire- enue streams? Consider these bulk rate mailings to constit- and other confl icts. Our cere- • Pelham Bay Taxpayers Community Assoc. ment benefi ts for employees. untapped sources to reduce uents. They are nothing more mony will be at St. Anthony’s • Schuyler Hill Civic Association This has contributed billions operating defi cits and per- than free re-election cam- church on Commonwealth • Ferry Point Civic Association • Ferry Point Community Advocates to the post offi ce’s long term haps even turn a small profi t. paign brochures subsidized Aveue on Memorial Day. • Chippewa Democratic Club debt. While many private and The US Postal Service could by taxpayers. Charge the full Les Sherwood • Throggs Neck Merchants Association • Bronx Chamber of Commerce • Korony American Legion Post 253 • Locust Point Civic Association WE’LL FETCH IT FOR YOU • Spencer Estate Civic Association • Country Club Civic Association • Waterbury/LaSalle Community Association ((&' ...and deliver to your home • Samuel Young American Legion Post 620 • Westchester Square/Zerega Improvement Organization BRUCKNER DETOX • Morris Park Community Association • Bronx Park East Neighborhood Assoc. CENTER OPPOSED cents New owner: I’m developing wellness center • Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 13 CB 12’s full board to vote on proposed Edenwald YMCA

BY ALEX MITCHELL ing a difference in the lives of YMCA’s second Bronx out- thousands of families here in post, set for the north Bronx, the Bronx. I have long main- will see shovels in the ground tained that this center is an in- very soon. vestment in the future of our The proposed 50,000 community – a sustainable square-foot facility would and meaningful one that will serve as a valuable resource to empower our youth and instill the Edenwald neighborhood, a sense of pride,” said Assem- while offering a place for fam- bly Speaker Carl Heastie. ilies to enjoy recreational ac- The center, located at 1250 tivities, as well as a number of E. 229th Street, will also pro- programs to empower youth. vide childcare, afterschool The facility will include and summer camp, classes to two swimming pools and a improve health and wellness, full-sized basketball court. and activities to strengthen “This request goes back 20 the community, including se- years. It’s been number one nior adult programs and civic on our list,” said Community classes for new Americans. Board 12 district manager “This YMCA center will George Torres. “Community bring together people of all Artist’s rendition of Edenwald’s proposed YMCA. Courtesy of YMCA leaders want to see this come ages and backgrounds, from to fruition,” he added. kids in day camps to seniors The construction of a rec- seeking wellness programs a recreational center of this be voted on by CB 12 this strengthen community,” said reation center for Edenwald to new Americans looking to magnitude. Our district is one Thursday, February 22, fol- Sharon Greenberger, presi- has been a strong ‘want’ for participate in civics classes,” of the few districts without lowing a public hearing. dent and CEO of the YMCA of residents and elected ofﬁ cials Heastie added. one,” said Councilman Andy So far, the proposal has Greater New York. for some time. Support from The Edenwald YMCA will King. received near-unanimous “We are so excited about Albany has propelled the proj- create 100 new permanent jobs “It will serve thousands of praise. this next step in the process. ect forward. that pay a living wage, as well residents in the 12th Council “I am very hopeful this will We look forward to working “This YMCA community as 101 temporary construction District as well as create jobs be supported, we want to get hand in hand with the Eden- center has long been a dream jobs. If approved it would be and eventually bring much shovels in the ground as soon wald community to bring our for so many, and moving into built in close proximity to the needed activity and meeting as possible,” said Torres. mission to life in this new Y, the public approval process Edenwald Houses. space in our community,” he “The YMCA is here for and helping more people in means it is one step closer to “For more than 40 years, added. all New Yorkers, to empower the Bronx learn, grow, and becoming a reality and mak- we’ve been trying to establish The proposed YMCA will youth, improve health, and thrive,” she added.

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 17 Fordham Prep admin promotes responsiblity in social media

BY PATRICK ROCCHIO what they put out there on the Inter- commended because they are involv- A local Catholic high school is net or on any kind of communication ing all key stakeholders in their proj- taking a proactive approach to teach- has implications on how they are per- ect: parents, teachers and students. ing their students about responsibly ceived, and those implications are “We call that a ‘whole community’ in the social media age. long-lasting,” said Devron. approach,” she said. “It takes a vil- Fordham Preparatory School has The school’s president said that lage’ to raise a digital citizen.” formed a partnership with Common whether they want to or not, students The focus is not just on digital Sense Media, an effort that develops are creating proﬁ les of themselves on safety, but also on avoiding cyber bul- digital literacy and cyber citizenship social media affecting how they are lying and ‘digital drama,’ she said. programs for educators, parents and perceived, which can impact college The organization has seen time school communities. and employment options. and again how students can have The boys’ high school is planning A parent at school, who also of- scholarships taken away or have to launch the program based on Com- fered to provide funding if necessary other negative outcomes because of Fr. Christopher Devron, Fordham Prepara- mon Sense’s K-12 Digital Citizenship to get the project off the ground, sug- improper online activity. tory School president, spoke about the Curriculum, which includes turn-key gested a partnership with Common The idea that young people need webinars, videos and lesson plans. Sense Media (part of a larger orga- to use social media responsibly, at school’s partnership with Common Sense The launch is currently sched- nization called Common Sense), said Fordham Preparatory and every- Media, which may help students learn to use uled for a parents meeting on Tues- Devron. where, was driven home by an e-mail and leverage social media in a responsible day, April 17, and parents from Bronx The high school’s proactive ini- sent to a distribution list of students way. Photo courtesy of Fordham Prep Catholic schools and the region’s Je- tiative is being headed-up by the at the school from one of their peers suit high schools may be invited as school’s director of educational tech- that caused concern on Friday, Feb- the matter, and it didn’t result in well to discuss promoting responsi- nology, and includes curriculum and ruary 16, according to well-informed any criminal charges, according to ble use of social media, said Fr. Chris- resources for teachers, said its presi- sources. sources. topher Devron, Fordham Prepara- dent. A student e-mailed a meme widely Devron said educators often see an tory School president, who agreed to Devron said inviting parents from circulated on the internet called uptick in issues just before a school speak to the Bronx Times to answer counterpart Catholic and Jesuit “trust nobody, not even yourself” break. February 16 was the last day background questions on the school’s schools fulﬁ lls the school’s mission that contained an image of a teenager of class before a weeklong winter re- initiative. of service. holding a gun to his identical image, cess. “I think it is all about how do we Kelly Mendoza of Common Sense a source said. The incident did not disrupt the raise awareness among students that said Fordham Preparatory should be The administration referred school day.

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BY ROBERT WIRSING water and almost get (rear- City Island brothers are ended),” shared James. pressuring the city to repair City Island resident Charles Shore Road following a recent Boudreau was involved in an accident. ice-related accident on Shore James and Thomas Breen Road on Monday, February 5 recorded running water and at 5:10 p.m. icy road conditions on Shore According to Boudreau, he Road at the northernest road- was traveling behind another way curve just south of the car on the fl ooded portion of Westchester County line. the road when a coyote darted In the video posted on their out in front of the fi rst driver. Shore Road Facebook page, That driver slammed on motorists driving southbound his brakes to avoid striking on Shore Road veer into the the animal. Icy road conditions are caused by water fl owing across Shore Road. Photo by Thomas Breen northbound lane to avoid Boudreau, who was trav- standing water, slush and ice elling at the speed limit and accumulating in their lane. wearing a seat belt, had plenty said. “I just want to see them has hired a consulting design tioned location which happens They posted a similar video of time to stop, but lost control fi x this road because one day fi rm to develop design and because water naturally fl ows on Vimeo. of his truck on the slick road- someone is going to get killed cost out the repairs to Shore in Pelham Bay Park from the Both videos received 5,000 way. there.” Road.” upland areas on the west side views and have been shared His truck spun out and After sending the video “Due to lack of sewer infra- of Shore Road out to the la- by various Facebook groups. fl ipped onto its side, fortu- to the Bronx NYC Depart- structure the only way to miti- goon in the east. Residing just north of the nately missing the motorist ment of Transportation gate the fl ood is with a capital Parks and NYC Depart- city, the Breens use Shore and the coyote. Commissioner Nivardo Lo- project,” Thomas said he was ment of Design and Construc- Road daily when visiting their Boudreau, who uses Shore pez, Thomas was told by the told. tion are currently conducting parents on the island. Road for his daily work com- agency that it would monitor The Breens asked Lopez if a study to identify a perma- They have observed water mute to New Rochelle and Rye, the situation. Shore Road’s renovation will nent solution. fl owing across its pedestrian was not harmed, but his truck On Monday, February 12 make this year’s budget, but Meanwhile, Parks staff and bike paths and the road- was totaled. when the temperature was be- were told DOT does not yet have been assigned to clean way with some of it hardening “Every time it rains or low freezing the city salted the have the plan or price estab- out the culverts to alleviate into ice before it reaches the snows, that part of the road is roadway, but Thomas said the lished. as much roadway fl ooding as nearby bay. always fl ooded and it doesn’t effort only prevented some of A NYC Parks spokes- possible. “I’ve seen (drivers) cross help that the (drainage) pipe the ice from forming. woman said Parks has expe- To view the Breens’ over the yellow line or stop leading out to the bay is According to Thomas, Lo- rienced ongoing issues with video, visit www.vimeo. (short) just as they see the clogged most of the time,” he pez explained that “the city water pooling at the aforemen- com/255128681. Come say hello at our new, redesigned branch!

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BY SARAH VALENZUELA continued Wanderlei. for me.” The humanitarian cri- The talented students did The Memory Project was sis in war-torn Syria, told not hesitate, immediately ac- started in 2004 as a way to across oceans and airwaves cepting the challenge to help help youth around the world can only be understood to a another youngster, even in who face problems like ne- degree without ever physi- the smallest way. glect, abuse, losing parents, cally travelling to the Middle Pictures, and certainly violence and poverty, accord- East nation. portraits, have a way of de- ing to the program. Two brothers, who attend tailing someone’s life, telling “I hope this portrait in- Cardinal Hayes High School, a deeper story than words spires her because it inspired got an inside glimpse into the could ever convey, while cap- me,” said Anderson. problems overseas, through turing the history of the sub- The portrait took about a portrait. ject and the world they live three weeks to complete and The opportunity to be- in. Nadia’s portrait however was ofﬁ cially sent to Nadia come globally involved came was not a random idea. on Monday, February 12. suddenly for Wanderlei San- They learned that thou- The Sanchez brothers chez, 17, and Andersson San- sands of portraits are sent have no guarantee whether chez, 18, as they walked the every year to other kids and they will be given a photo halls of their school on what teens in situations like Na- or video of Nadia receiving was just an average school dia’s from all over the world her portrait, but said they’re day. through a program called the happy to represent them- What they did not know Memory Project. selves and their school and was that their art teacher, A portrait is often re- proud they received the op- Daniel Torres, would pres- served for those who have portunity to participate. ent them with a project that high social status or histori- Wanderlei and Andersson could change the life of some- cal importance, explained also mentioned their parents one living thousands of miles Ryan Egan, the communica- were proud of them for creat- away. tions director of the Memory ing the portrait, while credit- “He said he had an art Project. ing their love of art to their project he wanted us to help “When we deliver these father, who taught them how with,” said Wanderlei. portraits to the youth in to draw when they were very Andersson (l) and Wanderlei Sanchez with the ﬁ nished portrait of Nadia. “He explained there was a need, we see an increase in young. Photo by Jackina Farshtey 12-year-old girl named Nadia their sense of self esteem,” “I don’t know what I would who was living in a refugee said Egan. “They say things ever say to Nadia if I ever got felt like he was a role model her own ideas can go by look- camp in Syria and he wanted like, wow somebody took the the chance to meet her,” said now. “I hope she will know ing at the portrait we created us to draw a portrait of her,” time to create a portrait just Wanderlei, who explained he that there’s no limit for where for her.”

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BY PATRICK ROCCHIO The Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade does more than bring the community together and remember Irish- American contributions to society. It is also time to remember and honor people who have made a difference, including the grand marshals for the 20th annual parade on Sunday, March 11 at noon, Eileen and Peadar Tierney, as well as 16 posthumously remembered honorary grand marshals. The parade committee estimates that some 20 marching bands will take part in the parade this year, thought not all details have been ﬁ nalized. In addition to marching bands, typi- MAUREEN ZAWAR FR. PAUL DEVINE ANDY WERKHOVEN cally at least 50 to 75 schools and businesses, as well as community, civic, fra- when she was not at work on the day of friends.” are honorary grand marshals from the ternal and labor groups march in the the parade, she would be on East Trem- Zawar’s two children, her grandchil- same family, with their brother Pat say- parade each year. ont Avenue enjoying it. dren and great-grandchildren, will be ing that his brother Fr. Paul was deeply Families of honorary grand mar- “She especially loved the Throggs marching with a banner remembering involved in Irish causes in Ireland. shals that the Bronx Times is reaching Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade,” said her, said her daughter. The honorary grand marshals are out to are saying that they are creating Rosenzweig. “She loved seeing all of her Andy Werkhoven, son of the honor- Angela Berger, Sean Brunner, Ted banners for their loved ones, inviting friends at the parade, as well as people ary grand marshal with the same name, Carstenson, Brendan Devine, Fr. Paul family from other states and regions, from the community that she never got said his father would enjoy the parade Devine, Anthony DiGirolamo, Florence and are generally thrilled that the pa- to see (regularly).” every year with his family. Robinson Evers, Mary Elizabeth Finu- rade committee chose to remember Rosenzweig said the she was deeply “The whole family would meet at cane, Joseph Francis Finucane, James their deceased loved ones. touched when two members of the pa- Harding Avenue and watch the parade Kelly, Robert Leidy, Winifred ‘Kay’ Lo- Helen Rosenzweig said she would be rade committee came to visit her at every year,” said Werkhoven. reth, Lynn Marie Rasmussen-Devine, marching to remember her mom, hon- work on East Tremont Avenue to tell Werkhoven’s family have created Charlie Reilly, Andy Werkhoven and orary grand marshal Maureen Zawar, her that her mom had been selected as buttons and a banner which they plan Maureen Zawar. who was a bartender at an Irish-themed one of the honorary grand marshals. on using to honor him in the parade, The parade steps off at noon on E. Throggs Neck bar. “I know she is up there and is with his son conﬁ dent that their patri- Tremont Avenue from Lafayette Ave- Rosenzweig said that her mom lived thrilled,” she said. “The people who arch will get a big turnout. nue, with the reviewing stand at Hard- in Locust Point for her entire life, and knew her loved her and she made many Fr. Paul Devine and Brendan Devine ing Avenue. Get Your Lips Ready for Got Hair? Valentine’s Day MEDICAL AESTHETICS with Our February 3611A East Tremont Ave. g Bronx, NY 10465 g347-281-5576 “Puckerlicious” BUY ONE FILLER Special! GET 25 UNITS

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A Man of Faith and Community: must remember our ancestors and a grateful community, I extend our Remembering an old friend who in- be faithful to those arriving on our deepest condolences and gratitude for spired many shores.” sharing a man that has so positively A community is only as strong as This is a powerful message - es- inspired so many. His life’s work gave the people who are committed to lift- pecially in today’s political environ- compassion, direction and guidance ing those around them. No one knew ment where the lives of 1.8 million to the very people who needed it the and no one lived that creed more hon- ‘Dreamers’ hang in the balance, far most. estly and faithfully than the late Fa- too many more of us feel ostracized, For so many, Father Aufi eri was ther Robert John Aufi eri who passed seniors live in isolation and working a friend, a leader and an inspiration. away recently. people are shut out of an opportunity And while he will be greatly missed, As a Bronx native, he embodied to have a decent and affordable place his legacy will give us all comfort and what made the borough so special: to call home. It’s a message that calls guidance as we seek to build a com- COUNCILMAN MARK GJONAJ compassion, an unshakable faith in each of us to do more to help those in munity that works for everyone. what’s right and a belief in the power need. May God bless his legacy and keep of community. As the director of the What can you do? Check in on the his soul in peace. of fl owers, please make donations to Italian Apostolate of the Archdiocese, seniors in your life (family and neigh- For those wishing to pay their St. Joseph’s Seminary, 201 Seminary he understood that why we may all bors), volunteer at your local school, last respects, the family will receive Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704. come from different lands, it is criti- church or community center or men- friends at St. Clare of Assisi R.C. (Councilman Mark Gjonaj repre- cal that we pull together as one for tor a child who may be in need of di- Church on Friday, February 23 from sents the 13th Council District in the the greater good and to help the least rection. These are just some exam- 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. The Mass of Bronx, which includes the Allerton, among us. During last October’s an- ples of how we can begin to fulfi ll the the Holy Eucharist will be celebrated City Island, Country Club, Edgewater nual Feast of San Gennaro, Father promise of Father Aufi eri’s legacy and at 7 p.m. by Bishop Gerald Walsh. Park, Ferry Point, Locust Point, Mor- Aufi eri in recalling the Italian Amer- bring us closer to a community that Cardinal Timothy Dolan will cele- ris Park, Pelham Bay, Pelham Gar- ican immigrant experience spoke to we hope to pass on to the generations brate the Mass of Christian Burial at dens, Pelham Parkway, Silver Beach, the power of community and inclu- of Bronxites that will follow us. 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 24. In- Spencer Estate, Throggs Neck, Van sion, “They did not settle down as To Father Aufi eri’s family, parish- terment will follow at Gate of Heaven Nest, Waterbury LaSalle, Westchester individuals but as communities. We ioners and many friends, on behalf of Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY. In lieu Square, and Zerega neighborhoods.) High values continue in Bronx homes

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 33 Gold Seal for Lincoln Hospital Stroke Center

NYC Health + Hospitals/ “NYC Health + Hospitals/ Joint Commission experts Stroke is the number four Commission has bestowed Lincoln announced that its Lincoln is pleased to receive evaluated compliance with cause of death and a leading its certifi cation, which is Primary Stroke Center has certifi cations from both The stroke-related standards and cause of adult disability in the awarded on a two-year basis. earned The Joint Commission Joint Commission and The requirements, including pro- United States, according to the “NYC Health + Hospitals/ Gold Seal of Approval®. The American Heart/American gram management, the deliv- American Heart/American Lincoln has thoroughly dem- hospital is the fi rst in the south Stroke Association,” said Mil- ery of clinical care and perfor- Stroke Association. On aver- onstrated the greatest level Bronx to receive the organi- ton Nuñez, chief executive offi - mance improvement. age, someone suffers a stroke of commitment to the care of zation’s Advanced Primary cer of Lincoln Medical Center. “Strokes disproportion- every 40 seconds; someone dies stroke patients through its Stroke Center certifi cation. “The advanced certifi cation ately devastate our commu- of a stroke every four minutes; Advanced Certifi cation for The hospital also received confi rms our commitment to nities and we know from ex- and 795,000 Americans suffer Primary Stroke Centers,” said a Gold Plus Award and the provide exceptional stroke perience that immediate and a new or recurrent stroke each Patrick Phelan, executive di- Target Plus Honor Elite care to the communities we appropriate care can reduce or year. About 350 acute stroke rector, Hospital Business De- Award from the American serve. As the fi rst Advanced eliminate the disabilities often patients are admitted at NYC velopment, The Joint Com- Heart/American Stroke Asso- Certifi ed Primary Stroke Cen- associated with stroke,” says Health + Hospitals/Lincoln mission. ciation’s ‘Get with the Guide- ter in the South Bronx, we con- Riyad Basir, MD, director of annually. The stroke mor- “We commend NYC Health lines” - stroke program. “Get tinue to enhance and improve the Primary Stroke Center at tality rate is less than 10% at + Hospitals/Lincoln for achiev- with the Guidelines’ helps hos- our services. We salute our NYC Health + Hospitals/Lin- NYC Health + Hospitals/Lin- ing this designation,” said pitals to improve stroke care providers and clinicians for coln. “Our hospital provides coln, while the national mor- Nancy Brown, chief executive by promoting consistent ad- adhering to the highest stan- comprehensive, high quality tality rate is 17%. offi cer, the American Heart/ herence to the latest scientifi c dards for stroke care for our and culturally sensitive care The Primary Stroke Cen- American Stroke Association. guidelines. It was the third patients.“ to our stroke patients and our ter at NYC Health + Hospi- “By adhering to this very spe- consecutive year the hospital The Primary Stroke Cen- community. Educating the tals/Lincoln was established cifi c set of treatment guide- had received the Target award ter at NYC Health + Hospi- community about early recog- in 2005 by the New York State lines, Lincoln has clearly made and seventh consecutive year tals/Lincoln underwent a rig- nition of stroke symptoms and Department of Health, which it a priority to deliver high it received the Stroke Gold orous onsite review by The early warning signs of stroke certifi es the center annually. quality care to all patients af- Plus award. Joint Commission in late 2017. is critical to our success.” This is the fi rst year The Joint fected by stroke.”

BY FRANK V. VERNUCCIO, JR., female sexuality, preservation United States for the purpose ported by Islam, and still prac- J.D. of family honor, and prepara- Action of performing FGM.” ticed today in Saudi Arabia, A day was set aside this tion for marriage— tend to The Gatestone Institute Libya, Mauritania and Sudan, month for a world-wide recog- perpetuate discriminatory calls acceptance of FGM “Mul- as well as with Islamic State nition of the terrible practice views about the status and ticulturalism gone wild… The and Boko Haram?” of female genital mutilation role of women.” Association infl ux of immigrants and ref- Linda Sarsour, it should (FGM.) The United Nations notes ugees from these parts of the be noted, was co-chair of the According to the Sanctu- that: Globally, it is estimated world into Western countries Women’s March on Wash- ary for Families organization that at least 200 million girls human rights of girls and has led to a dramatic and ington. Key parts of self-pro- “Each year, three million girls and women alive today have women. dangerous increase of FGM claimed U.S. women’s move- and women around the world undergone some form of FGM. New York has the high- in Europe, Britain and the ment have been notable silent are at risk of undergoing FGM. Girls 14 and younger rep- est number of cases of FGM United States… The larger is- on this devastating issue. On Female genital mutilation is a resent 44 million of those who within America. A Voice of sue, however — which must the day set aside to recognize centuries-old practice that the have been cut, with the highest America report lfound that be tackled alongside legisla- the terrible practice of FGM, World Health Organization prevalence of FGM among this “Although it is illegal, female tion — involves Western mul- the headline page of the Na- defi nes as ‘the partial or total age in Gambia at 56 per cent, genital mutilation is practiced ticulturalism gone wild. Take, tional Organization for Women removal of the female exter- Mauritania 54 per cent and In- in some African diaspora com- for instance, the decision on (NOW) provided several links nal genitalia or other injury to donesia where around half of munities in the United States. the part of New York Times to immigration-related top- the female genital organs for girls aged 11 and younger have According to a 2012 study by health and science editor Ce- ics, criticism of President non-medical reasons.’…about undergone the practice. the U.S. Citizenship and Im- lia Dugger in April to stop us- Trump, and other political is- 140 million women and girls Countries with the highest migration Service, more than ing the term “female genital sues. FGM did not appear. The worldwide are living with the prevalence among girls and 500,000 women and girls were mutilation” on the grounds Women’s March on Washing- consequences of FGM, and … women aged 15 to 49 are Soma- at risk of female genital muti- that it is ‘culturally loaded.’… ton site noted that “Our sister at least 30 million girls under lia 98 per cent, Guinea 97 per lation or its consequences in …FGM is no less appalling a marches stood against hate in the age of 15 are at risk of be- cent and Djibouti 93 per cent. the United States, more than crime than rape or slavery, global elections and rallied to ing cut. Women who have sur- FGM is mostly carried out three times higher than an yet self-described feminists get women to vote; they have vived FGM frequently describe on young girls sometime be- earlier estimate based on 1990 in the West — including Mus- shared the stories of refu- signifi cant physical, sexual, tween infancy and age 15. census data. The study said lims such as Linda Sarsour gees and asylum seekers; they and psychological complica- FGM cause severe bleeding the increase was due to rapid and non-Muslim activists on have demanded an end to vio- tions, some of which persist and health issues including growth in the number of immi- a crusade against “Islamopho- lence against women and girls throughout their lives. The cysts, infections, infertility as grants from countries where bia” — are either silent when worldwide; and they have re- motivations most commonly well as complications in child- the procedure is commonly it comes to barbaric practices sisted the rise of the xenopho- articulated for FGM—such as birth increased risk of new- practiced. In 2012, Congress or deny their connection to Is- bia and nationalism that is enforcement of traditional no- born deaths. passed a law making it illegal lam. Does she support slavery taking place across the world” tions of femininity, control of FGM is a violation of the to transport a girl outside the as well, another practice sup- but nothing on FGM. Notice of Community Board 10 Public Hearing On Thursday, March 8,, response to the Mayor’s Pre- take place at Community (718) 892-1161 with any ques- Community Board 10 at Community Board 10 will liminary Budget for Fiscal Board 10, 3165 East Tremont tions. (718) 892-1161 or bx10@ conduct a Public Hearing Year 2019. Avenue, , at 7:30 p.m. To request access or other cb.nyc.gov at least 72 hours with respect to the board’s The Public Hearing will Contact the board offi ce at accommodations, contact before the Public Hearing.

34 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 BTR Bronxites Commemorate Kosova’s Decade of Independence Bronxites commemorated the 10th anniversary of Kosova’s independence at an annual cultural celebration on Saturday, February 17 at Marina del Rey Cater- ers. Councilman Mark Gjonaj and the Bronx’s Albanian community welcomed everyone for an evening featuring delicious food, great music and ever-lasting friendship.

Drkona Bajrami (l) and Dardan Gjonbalaj served as the cultural celebration’s em- Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. offered some inspiring Councilman Mark Gjonaj with special guests cees. Photo by Laura Stone words to commemorate the event. Photo by Laura Stone Larette (l) and Rokana. Photo by Laura Stone

(l-r) Haxhi Berisha, Monroe College professor of Computer Infor- mation Sciences; Pellumb Lamaj; Kozeta Zylo and her husband Qemal, Alba Life president and founder. Photo by Laura Ston

(l-r) Lejla Muriqi, Elion Ruci and Lena Nikprelaj came to Borough President Diaz (2nd from l) presented a proclamation to Ambassador Tueta Sahatqika celebrate. Photo by Laura Stone (2nd from r), General Consulate of Kosova in New York. Photo by Laura Stone

BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 35 • NYC Dept. of Sanitation Expanding Commercial Waste Rules

• Lehman Programs; Domino’s Opens New ‘Pizza Theater’ Stores

• Ruthenberg Realty, Inc. Welcomes Licensed Real Estate Pros Pichardo named to Assembly workgroup on sexual harassment; Cohen hosting community events

Assemblyman Victor M. Pich- place from 1 to 3 p.m. DOF offi cials and meet our expectations.” cialized NYC public high schools ad- ardo announced that he has been will be on hand at both locations to dis- To comply with the new rules, cov- mission test, the SAT, and the Algebra named to a new Assembly workgroup cuss homeowners’ NOPV statements ered businesses can hire a private I Regents. Creativity is fostered with tasked with tackling workplace sexual with them and homeowners will also carter, self-transport, or process their art, guitar, piano, and acting courses. harassment and crafting policies to have the ability to apply for property food scraps onsite, as long as the mate- Computer coding, Adobe Photoshop, protect all New Yorkers. exemptions. rial goes for benefi cial use, such as for and Microsoft PowerPoint provide “Every person, regardless of gender, * * * use as compost or in anaerobic diges- them with stimulating and impor- should feel safe at work and empow- The New York City Department tion, a way of generating renewable en- tant technology skills. They will have ered to come forward if their rights are of Sanitation announced new rules ergy. great exercise and fun in the basket- violated,” said Pichardo. “Courageous expanding the city’s commercial or- Businesses may also donate food ball classes. Children are grouped in women and men across the country ganic waste separation program. that would otherwise be thrown away these affordably priced classes by age have been telling their stories, mak- Some larger restaurants, chain res- to a third-party charity or food bank, and grade level. Dedicated instructors ing their voices heard and highlight- taurants and grocery stores will now sell or donate the food to a farmer for are experts in their fi elds and are coming that the time for change is now. I’ll be required to put their food waste to feedstock, or sell or donate meat by- mitted to the academic and creative de- work tirelessly to end the culture of benefi cial use, instead of sending it products to a rendering company. velopment of children. harassment that has plagued our state to landfi lls where it releases methane To allow time for education and The spring semester begins on Sat- and society for too long.” gas, a harmful greenhouse gas and ma- outreach, the rules takes effect in Au- urday, March 10 for the majority of The workgroup will convene to ex- jor contributor to climate change. The gust and will be enforced starting Feb- classes, with classes scheduled in the amine existing policies and craft new rules, published in the City Record, are ruary 2019. The department’s outreach morning and early afternoon. Early ones to shine light on the issue and pre- expected to divert about 50,000 tons of staff, along with other relevant agency registration is strongly recommended vent predatory work environments. food waste from landfi lls every year. partners, will work to educate and in- as classes fi ll quickly. * * * Businesses covered under the new form businesses of the new rules. This For additional information or a cat- Councilman Andrew Cohen an- rules include: includes mailers, trainings and in- alog of all classes for both children and nounced that he is hosting several • Restaurants with a fl oor area of at person visits before the rules are en- adults, please call (718_ 960-8512, visit community events throughout the least 15,000 square feet; forced. www.lehman.edu/ce or email lehman. month of February, all of which are • Chain restaurants with 100 or The new rule is a result of Local [email protected]. co-sponsored by elected offi cials, City more locations in the City that operate Law 146 of 2013, which requires the * * * agencies, and community organiza- under common ownership or control, Sanitation commissioner to evaluate Two new Domino’s ‘pizza theater’ tions. The events include a Tenant/ are individually franchised outlets of whether there is suffi cient capacity stores in the Bronx, located at 315 E. Owner Resource Fair, free citizenship a parent business, or do business un- at regional food waste processing fa- 204th Street and 220 E. 161st Street, are application assistance, and notice of der the same corporate name; and cilities to require additional City food now offi cially open for business! property value events. • Food retailers (grocery stores) waste-generating businesses to sepa- In celebration of the openings, The free citizenship application having a fl oor area space of at least rate it from their refuse for its benefi - both stores are offering large two-top- event, co-sponsored by CUNY Citizen- 25,000 square feet. cial use. ping Hand Tossed carryout pizzas for ship NOW, will be held on Saturday, “Businesses need to reduce, re- The Department’s most recent as- $5.99 each now through Sunday, Feb- February 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at use, and recycle their food scraps and sessment found that substantial avail- ruary 25. The stores feature the pizza Tracey Towers. Lawyers and immi- waste. It’s critical to meeting the city’s able capacity exists to handle material theater design which is open-concept gration professionals will be avail- greenhouse gas emissions reduction from the newly covered establish- and allows fl exibility for a number of able to help with fi lling out citizen- goals,” said Sanitation Commissioner ments. Food scraps and other organic elements otherwise unheard of when ship applications. Appointments are Kathryn Garcia. “The Department in- waste make up more than one-third of it comes to the ‘traditional’ Domino’s required. corporated feedback it received from a all commercial putrescible waste in store. Highlights include a comfortable The councilman is also sponsoring public hearing and from citizens, busi- the city. Some businesses are already lobby, indoor seating, open-area view- two Notice of Property Values (NOPV) ness owners, industry representatives putting their food waste to reuse, both ing of the food preparation process and events in conjunction with the New and other interested stakeholders as voluntarily and via a previously estab- the ability to track carryout orders York City Department of Finance on we worked through the rulemaking lished rule, which covered businesses electronically on a lobby screen. Monday, February 26, at the Riverdale process. We are beginning our out- such as arenas and stadiums with The store also features a chalk- Neighborhood House and Tuesday, reach to the covered businesses to ed- more than 15,000 seats, food manufac- board to allow customers to express February 27, at the Rambling House ucate them on the new rules. We are turers with 25,000 sq. ft. or more, food their creativity or to leave feedback for in Woodlawn. Both events will take confi dent they will be able to succeed wholesalers with 20,000 sq. ft. or more, team members. Both stores are look- and food service establishments in ho- ing to hire delivery bikers, customer tels with 150 or more rooms. service representatives and assistant Those rules, which included about managers. Those who are interested Transportation services for seniors 300 businesses, became effective in in applying for a job may do so at jobs. January 2016, and were enforced start- dominos.com. To place an order at ei- Do you need help getting to and • Courteous, professional ing in January 2017. ther of these new Domino’s locations, from your medical appointments? drivers * * * visit www.dominos.com. Transportation Services are • Clean vehicles Saturdays are for learning and * * * available to seniors Monday • Handicap accessibility, in- fun for children and teens at the Leh- Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. re- through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., cluding wheelchair lifts man Academy at Lehman College, cently welcomed two new Licensed in community boards 9, 10, 11 and For further information, call Continuing Education. Classes are Real Estate Professionals to the com- 12. Mildred Cardona, program di- offered in English Language Arts pany’s Bronx offi ce. This includes: Sin- • Door-to-door service for all rector of the R.A.I.N. Transpor- (ELA), creative writing, and math im- thia Tejada and Theresa M. Martinez, medical appointments tation Program at (718) 882-8513. provement. 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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 39 STUDENTS CALL ON GOVERNOR CUOMO TO RESTORE AFTER SCHOOL MONEY Afterschool organizations across NYS called on Governor Cuomo to restore funding for the Advantage After School Program to $22.3 million. The FY18-19 Executive Budget proposal reduc- es funding for Advantage After School to $17.3 million which means many grants for afterschool programs cannot be renewed and many families will lose access to afterschool care.

Assemblyman Marcos Crespo (back, c) met with students and parents from the Committee Committee for Hispanic Children and Families students traveled to Albany to advocate for for Hispanic Families’ Advantage After School program at P.S. 279. their Advantage After School program at P.S. 279 with the NYS Network for Youth Success. Photo courtesy of NYS Network for Youth Success Photo courtesy of NYS Network for Youth Success CROTONA PARK RESIDENCE HOLDS OPEN HOUSE Institute for Community Living board and staff welcomed the community to an Open House on Friday, February 9 to celebrate ICL’s Crotona Park Residence at 1510 Southern Boulevard. Members of the Community Board 7 and local organizations enjoyed breakfast, tours of the residence and welcoming remarks by David Woodlock, ICL CEO and Caren Abate, director of Housing for the NYC Field Ofﬁ ce and NYS Ofﬁ ce of Mental Health.

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40 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 BTR BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 41 Elder question of the week

Dear Mr. Di Costanzo: My sister ity. has the Court’s authority to adminis- just died. She named me as the Execu- Probate assets are only those ter the decedent’s Estate. tor in her Will. Now what? owned individually or without a ben- If there are probate assets, it’s ad- This is a question that often comes efi ciary. If you are absolutely certain visable to consult with an attorney up in the midst of the grief of losing a that, for example, your sister owned as soon as possible about the probate loved one. The thought of having to a joint bank account with you as ben- process, as certain facts can increase deal with bureaucracy, attorneys and efi ciary (or someone else) or an IRA or decrease the complexity of the pro- Courts can be overwhelming. on which she named you (or someone bate proceeding and the probate pro- The fi rst step is to determine – to else) as the benefi ciary, there are no cess takes quite some time. the extent that you’re able – whether probate assets. In that case, unless This is one of the reasons why we your sister had any assets that must additional information is discovered, often advocate the use of revocable be distributed pursuant to the terms there is no need to probate her Will. trusts. of her Will. We call these assets “pro- Sometimes, however, because the Please contact us to discuss your bate assets,” and, legally speaking, assets of the decedent aren’t fully options. We can be reached at 914-925- they cannot be accessed without the known, probating the decedent’s Will 1010 or by e-mail at [email protected] Court granting authority to someone becomes necessary. Banks, for exam- to discuss your options. to access them. Your sister, by nom- ple, will not (or should not) disclose You can also visit our website at inating you as the Executor in her any information about the decedent’s www.plantodayfortomorrow.com. Will, made it known that she would accounts without receiving proof that Questions may also be submitted to like the Court to give you that author- they are dealing with someone who [email protected] for a response. SALVATORE DI COSTANZO Assemblyman Benedetto sponsors Driver Safety Program As a service to his constituents, As- p.m. cost is for this class is $30. AARP dis- Those who complete the course will re- semblyman Michael Benedetto will be The course is held at Fort Schuyler counts are not available for this class. ceive a reduction of approximately 10 sponsoring an NYS DMV Approved House, 3077 Cross Bronx Expressway. Space is limited. This 6-hour course will percent from the base rate of automo- Insurance Reduction Program on Sat- To reserve a seat, call Assemblyman refresh your driving knowledge with a bile and motorcycle liability premiums urday, March 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 Benedetto’s offi ce at (718) 892-2235. The review of time-tested safe driving tips. each year for three years. Reading and writing and a big waste of time

BY LENORE SKENAZY from Milton to, um, someone more alluring, creating a sort be better off, Caplan says. It was not a whole lot of else. And… of educational arms race: Who Vocational ed should not be fun to interview Bryan Ca- Ahem! Back to Caplan. has the newest health club? a dirty word. plan, as my husband and As an economist, he natu- The biggest auditorium? I agree! Vigorously! I have two kids in college rally thinks about this issue in Caplan is pretty adamant And I’m thrilled some right now and the bills just economic terms, starting with that the system is bloated and New York City high schools keep on coming. But Caplan the “puzzle” of why college wasteful. But he’s not just down give kids a real-world skill. is an academic I respect, grads earn more than those on college. He is down on high But the CUNYs change he’ll be in New York soon without a degree. Many em- school too. lives too. I’ve seen it. Stu- for a big debate at the Soho ployers seem to be paying not “Kids are so bored!” he ex- dents from Azerbaijan and Forum, and he just wrote a for any actual skills or knowl- claims. And, he adds, so many China and Ecuador some- book that will undoubtedly edge students have accrued classes are pointless. how make it to America, get a lot of people talking: at college, but simply for the RHYMES Take, for instance, language learn the language, work “The Case Against Educa- “stamp of approval.” instruction. The typical Amer- a part-time job or jobs and tion: Why The Education “It’s a lot like going to a con- WITH CRAZY ican takes two years of for- become the fi rst in their System Is a Waste of Time cert you want to see where one Lenore Skenazy eign language in high school. family to get a college de- and Money.” person stands up,” said Caplan. But what percent say they re- gree. It changes the trajec- “I see myself as a whis- “If everyone stands up, no one tellectually demanding. Some ally learned to speak that lan- tory of their lives. And on tle-blower,” Caplan said. can see any better. And if ev- have, of course, but some are guage? the way to becoming an ac- Though he enjoys tenure eryone has a bachelor’s degree, easier now. For instance, wait- “Is it 15 percent?” I venture. countant or a teacher, some as a professor of economics then no one does.” Or rather, ers in the 1940s had to add up Nope. of them stumble into a com- at George Mason Univer- a college degree becomes the the bill at the table. Today, a “Five percent?” puter class or Arabic or bi- sity, “I feel an obligation to baseline for getting a job inter- computer does that. And yet, Nope. ology, and voila: their lives tell people that the system view. This makes it take longer today the job demands more “A bit under one percent change again. seems dysfunctional to me. and cost more to start earning “education.” claim to have learned to speak It’s true that not every What students learn is not a decent living. Meanwhile, this education a foreign language very well class in high school or col- relevant in the real world. It wasn’t always thus. In his keeps getting more expensive. in high school,” says Caplan. lege is memorable, practi- Most of what they’ll need to book, Caplan looks at different For this, Caplan blames, in Ask if they learned enough to cal, or even good. And it’s know is just to pass the fi nal occupations going back to the part, the availability of student at least get by, and more people true we shouldn’t dismiss exam.” 1940s: How much education did loans. will say yes. “But you can’t get anyone without a degree as This resonated a bit un- waiters have back then, or ho- “If students had to pay out a job being able to speak a slight unworthy of hiring. But it’s comfortably for me as I tried tel concierges? “Since 1940, the of savings or earnings, the de- amount of Spanish.” also true that the education to recall what I’d learned in education for the same job is up mand wouldn’t be there” for If instead of spending so system can be something my Modern Russian His- by three years — the education expensive schooling. But with many years in high school other than a pit. tory class at college, and, you need to be considered wor- loans readily available, de- learning so many things It can be a door. for that matter, my French thy,” he says. mand is artifi cially high. In they’re not going to use, stu- Lenore Skenazy is presi- Revolution class. And phys- And it’s not that the jobs turn, the schools use this new dents could be learning a trade dent of Let Grow, and a con- ics. And English Literature have become so much more in- pool of money to become ever instead, he said, many would tributor to Reason.com.

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 43 Getting a four-year college degree improves your health – and gets you better jobs!

BY SHIVAJI SENGUPTA, PH.D. age of 25 have high school Research has shown that gree and those who don’t is So what can we do to in- BORICUA COLLEGE diplomas; however only 19% education does make a differ- rising. For decades, life ex- crease student numbers in Hello! It’s spring time, and of the same population have ence in terms of health: peo- pectancy for Americans has Bronx colleges, so that they colleges in the Bronx have a bachelor’s degree. That ple who hold a Bachelor’s de- been improving, thanks to become more health con- reopened for students more means less than a quarter of gree are more likely to lead a advancements in technol- scious and live more satisfi ed than a month ago. After two those who get high school di- healthier and more prosper- ogy and medical care. Be- lives? The answer is simple. heavy snow falls, the weather plomas in the Bronx, go on ous life. Go without, and, for fore 1999, middle-age mortal- Admit more students in col- is slowly, but steadily warm- and get a four-year degree. a number of reasons, you’re ity rates were declining by leges. “Ah!” But I hear you ing up again. Soon trees will In the south Bronx, the num- more likely to face a range of about 2 percent a year. But say, “Who is going to pay for bloom. bers are even worse. Just health problems. suddenly, starting in the late college?” Well, private col- I am sitting here in my of- 27% have a high school di- Now as you read this, 1990s, rates of morbidity and leges have a tradition of giv- fi ce in Boricua College think- ploma, as opposed to 71% in you might think that “Oh, mortality i.e., of sickness and ing preferences to students ing about Bronx students. As the whole of the Bronx; 7% Boothill is far away from death — began to increase whose children are seeking employment rates keep in- have an Associates Degree; here in the Bronx. But re- for white men and women be- admission to college. creasing, people in our com- 5% Bachelor’s. member, the south Bronx tween the ages of 45 and 54 My college, for example, munity seem to be fl ocking to Today, an article came out has the worst health record who did not have a college de- regularly admits genera- jobs neglecting their pursuit in The Chronicle of Higher in all of the United States. gree. tions of students from the of college degrees. They need Education that says people Add to it the fact that 75% of The gap in deaths and ill- same family: grandmother, to understand that many of who don’t go to college are its people do not even have a ness for Americans who at- mother, daughter; uncle and these are minimum wage getting sicker and dying high school diploma – do you tend college compared with nephew; brother and sister. jobs, with no future, not only younger. In Bootheel, MO, see the connection between adults who do not is large So look for someone in for advancement, but even one of many poverty-stricken health and higher education? and growing. Although poor your family who goes to col- for job security. They can be rural areas across the coun- So lacking a college degree is health has many causes, ex- lege. The, if it is a private col- let go any moment. try, few residents have four- about more than money. It is panded access to education lege, chances are that they According to the Census year degrees. Ill health and about health and life. has been shown to improve might give you preference, Bureau’s records in 2017, 71% death-rates among people un- The health gulf between both economic and health and may even give you a of Bronx residents over the der 45 is very high. those who get a college de- outcomes. scholarship. Klein partners with NYBG to offer free gardening classes

Senator Jeff Klein will of Gardening’ series will be All classes run from 9:30 he final class will instruct Garden’s Ross Lecture Hall. once again partner with The on Sunday, March 11. At- to 11 a.m. residents how to create a Residents must register New York Botanical Garden tendees will learn how to In the second installment healthy garden ecosystem, in advance in order to attend to offer residents in his dis- create an indoor garden. of the gardening program, one which attracts birds and the free classes. trict free gardening classes. The next two classes fall participants can learn how butterflies to their yard. This can be done at www. The first class of the highly on Sunday, March 18 and to create a stylish front yard All classes will take place nybg.org/senatorklein or by popular ‘The Fundamentals Saturday, March 24. garden. T at the New York Botanical calling (718) 817-8720. Temple Hatikva will hold Purim Shabbat services

Temple Hatikva will hold of Esther, one of the books of fruit, vegetables and soup, rim, generously provided by practices, and when violence its Purim Shabbat service the Old Testament. will be collected that evening the Bronx Jewish Commu- was brought upon them they on Friday, March 2, at 7:30 At synagogues through- and at Sunday’s Adult Ed as nity Council. rose up and were victori- p.m. All community resi- out the world, congregants Temple Hatikva’s annual Pu- Hamantaschen will also ous over their oppressors. dents seeking a welcoming will hear the Purim story rim Food Drive to beneﬁ t the be served at the free bagel It is important to remember atmosphere in which to learn through the reading of the Bronx Jewish Community breakfast at the next Adult that when evil despots rise more about and connect to Megillah. Those attending Council’s food pantry, which Education session on Sunday, to power again and again, al- Judaism are welcome at Tem- Temple Hatikva’s service are services the entire Pelham March 4, starting at 10 a.m. ways looking to threaten the ple Hatikva, regardless of encouraged to follow Jewish Parkway community. The The temple’s Adult Ed break- existence of those different their level of knowledge and tradition by coming in cos- BJCC’s food pantry is the fast, sponsored by Shalom from them, the good and the expertise. The modern/tra- tume. largest in the East Bronx, Jewish Funeral Home, will righteous will always over- ditional services are chanted Please bring an unopened distributing over 2,400 food be supplemented with Ha- come tyranny. And if we can in both Hebrew and English, box of Kosher dry pasta to packages each month. Each mantaschen provided by the make some noise and enjoy and Adult Education sessions be used as a grogger, Purim package includes enough BJCC. This month’s session, some treats while doing so, I explore various aspects of Ju- noisemaker, to drown out food for three meals for three led by Cantor Kyle Cherry, say ‘Let’s Party!’” daic customs and practices. the name of Haman, the evil days for three people. will continue our exploration The synagogue is located Purim, is one of the most villain in the Purim story, Following the recitation of the prayers in the Shabbat at Bronx House, 990 Pelham joyous holidays on the Jewish whenever it is mentioned of the Purim story in the Me- prayer book. Parkway South, in the Pel- calendar, commemorating a during the reading of the Me- gillah by Cantor Kyle Cherry, “The story of Purim is ham Parkway area of the time when the Jewish people gillah. Haman’s plot to de- there will be a holiday Kid- a timeless story, repeated Bronx. For more informa- of ancient Persia were saved stroy the Jews is central to dush featuring Hamant- throughout history,” said tion, the synagogue can be from extermination through the Purim story, aschen, triangular fruit- Cantor Kyle Cherry. “It is a reached at (917) 819-2456, by the bravery of a young Jew- The pasta, along with ﬁ lled cookies in the shape story of a people who are se- email at TempleHatikva@ ess named Esther, whose other Kosher non-perishable Haman’s three-cornered hat lected by an evil man to be aol.com, or on the web at bravery inspired The Book food items, such as canned traditionally served at Pu- annihilated for their cultural www.TempleHatikva.com. 44 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 BTR BRONX POLAR BEARS TAKE THE PLUNGE

Despite the bitter cold, Bronxites still enjoyed a day at the beach this winter season.For the fourth year in a row, the Bronx Polar Bears, BronxNet and BronxWorks took the plunge on Saturday, February 17 at Orchard Beach for the 2017 Dip Against Homelessness. The icy event raised awareness and collected donations for homeless services.

Carlota Yonkers was fully decked out in winter Michael Max Knobbe (l), BronxNet executive di- The Bronx Polar Bears wore colorful costumes gear after exiting the beach’s wintry waters. rector, high-ﬁ ved a Polar Plunge participant. and attire for the time honored tradition. Photo by Miriam Quin Photo by Miriam Quin Photo by Miriam Quin

The Bronx Polar Bears braved the bitter cold for a worthy cause. Photo by Miriam Quin

The Bronx Polar Bears and other Polar Plunge participants were ready to make some A Coney Island Polar Bear member had his polar pride on full display. waves. Photo by Miriam Quin Photo by Miriam Quin

BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 45 BY MICHAEL P. MCNERNEY trizia McNerney at the num- take advantage of the oppor- Road. Look forward to seeing A few quick reminders. ber listed below. tunity to explore the site and you there. Membership renewals are Many thanks are in order learn more about the order. If The association can be now due. We thank the hun- for those who have already you prefer, you can call them reached via mail at P.O. Box dreds of members who have registered for the Real Estate at (518) 474-4429. 211, Bronx, N.Y. 10465, and via already renewed for the year Solicitation Cease and De- The next general meeting telephone at (718) 823-1814. 2018. If you have not yet re- sist Order which now covers of our association will be on Please remember, “Take newe d , ple a s e do s o at t h i s t i me. Country Club. If you have not dos.ny.gov/licensing, click on Wednesday, February 28, at pride in your community; Any inquiries or requests for yet done so, please be sure to Cease and Desist Zones, click 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be your home extends beyond new membership should be enroll with the NYS Division on Cease and Desist Zone Reg- held at the Villa Maria Acad- your property line!” addressed to our Membership of Licensing Services. Sim- istration, ﬁ ll out captions, and emy Cafeteria, which is lo- Committee chairwoman Pa- ply go to the website www. click submit. After registering cated at 3335 Country Club

BY PAUL GOLLUSCIO event, not unlike the Eagle card, service organization February 19, 1912. Hello all! Scout Award and goes a long membership card such as George Washington cre- Up-coming events. Boy’s way on resumes. American Legion, DAV, VFW, ated the U.S. Post Offi ce on State Program will be held at The next post meeting will CWA, JWV etc.) I have a Mil- February 20, 1792. SUNY Morrisville, NY from be held on Saturday, March 3 itary Retirement card, I’m a Malcom-X was killed on June 24 to June 29. Deadline is at 1 p.m. All members please Gray Ghost. More next week. February 21, 1965. March 15 with all paperwork show up and make your views If any vet organization has The modern Purple Heart ready for review. The applica- known. Won’t listen to them at an upcoming event and wants was created on February 22, tion form is on-line and must the bar. of every month at Macy’s, 15% it included in this Pulitzer 1932. be completed on-line by the Subscribe to VetJobs. Join with Macy card; Michael’s Prize-worthy column, give me The fl ag was raised on Iwo applicant. This costs the Post our e-mail list for VetJobs@ 10% off; 10-15% at Old Navy, a two to three week lead time Jima on February 23, 1945. $450 per boy. Send checks to nycveteransalliance.org with ask about Military Monday; so that I can make deadline. Enough, your brains are Bronx County Organization. ‘subscibe’ in the subject line. Payless Shoes 10%; Williams Trivia Time fi lled. Keep the troops in your Inc., Attn: Joe Goonan (917) More veteran discounts: Sonoma 10% (All of the above The fi rst prize in the prayers, take a vet to lunch 825-9576. This is a prestigious 10% off on the fi rst Tuesday must show Military ID. a VA Cracker Jack box appeared on and God bless.

BY STEVEN GLOSSER in or call his offi ce at (718) Do make sure to use light with wet sheets or wet towels. The Pelham Parkway 931-1721 with any issues, bulbs that are the the appro- Turn off air conditioners. It Neighborhood Association problems or concerns. Mark priate wattage for the light is okay to open your windows held its monthly meeting at is very hands on and will fi xture; Do protect electrical a few inches unless fl ames or Bronx House on Tuesday Feb- gladly roll up his sleeves and cords from damage; Do make smoke are coming from di- ruary 13. The special guest do what ever it takes to get sure your electrical cords rectly below.Do not break the was Lt. John Errico from things done for our commu- and appliances have the Un- windows as you may need to the FDNY Fire Safety Educa- nity. For instance Mark in- ing interconnected alarms derwriters Laboratories (UL) close them later. Remember tion Unit. It was very well at- formed us that there will be so that when one one alarm label to make sure it has been to always listen to instruc- tended with over 60 neighbor- new boilers coming to the Pel- sounds they all sound. Test properly tested; Do use three- tions from the FDNY person- hood residents in attendance. ham Parkway Housing very your alarms regularly by pronged electrical devices nel during a fi re emergency. First were announcements shortly. Councilman Gjonaj pressing the test button. Re- in three pronged devices; The Pelham Parkway Neigh- from our local electeds repre- will be hosting a Commu- place alarms every ten years. Don’t use damaged electrical borhood Association very sentatives. Senator Jeff Klein nity Town Hall/Safety meet- Keep alarms clean by dust- cords; Don’t run electrical much would like to thank Lt. will be holding a breakfast in ing on Wednesday March 7 ing and vacuuming. cords under carpets or rugs Errico for his presentation. celebration of Black History at P.S.105 starting at 6 p.m. Kitchen Safety - The around objects or hang from The PPNA will be having Month on Saturday, Febru- Please plan to attend this im- preparation of meals is the nails; Don’t overload your its 10th Anniversary Fund- ary 24 at 11 a.m. at Villa Bar- portant meeting. leading cause of home fi res outlets. This includes power raiser on Thursday, April 26 one Manor. RSVP is required. Next to speak was our fea- and fi re injuries while cook- strips; Don’t plug large cur- from 6 to 10 p.m. at Maestro’s Please call (718) 822-2049. There tured speaker Lt. John Errico ing. Some of the ‘Do’s’ and rent appliances like a refrig- Caterers.We will be honoring will be a Free Home Garden- from the FDNY. With the rash ‘Don’ts’ in the kitchen: Do en- erator or an air conditioner four local community resi- ing program to help beautify of deadly fi res in the Bronx force a kid free zone around into the same outlet or on dents for their tireless contri- the Bronx and Westchester recently the PPNA felt it was your stove while cooking; the same circuit; Don’t use butions to our neighborhood. on Sunday, March 11, Sun- important to get a guest from Do keep area around the extension cords regardles of Please mark your calendars day, March 18 and Sayurday, the FDNY to speak to the com- stove clear of towels, papers, gauge, with large current ap- and plan to attend this won- March 24. To register please munity on fi re safety. Lt Err- pot holders; Do cook at indi- pliances. Power strips and derful event to support your call (718) 817-8720. ico also supplied the audience cated temperature settings surge protectors; Don’t al- association. Emails and mail- Before the meeting we had with a plethora of free fl yers rather than higher settings; ways protect from fi res.If ings about the event’s details two surprise guests, the 49th and handouts on fi re safety. Do clean cooking equipment you heavily rely on power will be going out shortly. Precinct Captain Thomas First off he spoke about stove and area around the strips you probably have The PPNA works around Alps who gave us a condensed working smoke detectors and stove; Don’t leave cooking too few outlets in your home the clock and year round to overview of crime statistics carbon monoxide alarms. food unattended; Don’t wear and need to consult a profes- preserve the quality of life in of the 49th Precinct. We will Have both a smoke alarm and loose fi tting clothing while sional. Extension cords are Pelham Parkway. We can al- be getting a more thorough CO alarm or a combination cooking; Don’t use water to only for temporary use. Make ways be reached by email at presentation from Captain alarm. One type of alarm is extinguish a pan fi re.Wa- sure you are using the proper pelhamparkwayna@gmail. Alps and his team next month not a substitute for the other. ter will cause splashing and gauge or wire size. com. Follow and like us on Fa- as they are our scheduled Be sure to change your bat- spread the fi re; Don’t pick up On Fire Proof Buildings cebook for all the current hap- guests on Tuesday, March 13 teries twice a year. A re- a pan that is on fi re; and Do - If you and your loved ones penings in the neighborhood. at Bronx House. minder is changing batteries have a pot lid or baking soda are not in imminent danger The next meeting of the Also surprising us with on days clocks are changed handy to smother a pan fi re. from a fi re or a fi re isn’t burn- PPNA will be Tuesday, an appearance was our new for daylight savings time. In- If using baking soda shut off ing inside your apartment March 13 at Bronx House, 990 councilman for our district stall alarms where you sleep the stove and pour baking do the following: Keep your Pelham Parkway South, with Mark Gjonaj. Mark has lo- and on every level of your soda over the fi re. door closed. If you must exit the 49th Precinct’s Captain cated his new offi ce at 1478 home. Locate alarms on the Electrical Safety - Over- your apartment please close Thomas Alps and all our new Williamsbridge Road and ceilings near the center of loaded outlets are one of the the door that is very impor- Neighborhood Coordination encourages everyone to stop the room. Consider install- main causes of home fi res. tant. Seal doors or openings Offi cers. 46 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 BTR Bronx YMCA Hosts ‘Beauty & The Beast’ Valentine’s Day Dance

In keeping with the Valentine’s Day spirit, Bronx YMCA hosted its exciting ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Valentine’s Day Children’s Dance on Friday, February 16 at 2 Castle Hill Avenue. The family-friendly celebration featured face painting, arts and crafts, music and costumes and snacks.

Belle of the ball Juliet showed off her costume and craft mirror she just made. Photo by Laura Stone

(l-r) YMCA Family event coordinator Tammy Nolasco with YMCA site directors Biemicia Sugrimsingh, An- gela Gadson, Lisa Neill and Yosenia Rivera. Photo by Laura Stone

YMCA Family event coordinator Tammy Nolasco (r) joined (l-r) Jo- ziah, Ellie, Chelsea and Juliet in the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ spirit. Photo by Laura Stone

Natalie Mendez (r) helped Elijah and Zeriyah with their Beauty and Beast-inspired crafts. Photo by Laura Stone

Best friends Lauren Burgos (l) and Deanna Velez posed by the Beauty and the Beast display. Photo by Laura Stone

Camilla Cortez attended the ball with her proud dad Jose. Photo by Laura Stone

BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 47 BY MARK SAPLICKI tiCare Center, East Gun Hill for being so sensitive about About three New Yorkers die AND VINCENT PREZIOSO Road at Stillwell Avenue, use my eyes. But I have always from drug overdose everyday. Thanks to the efforts of one the main entrance. sensed them as delicate crys- You can save a life with Nalox- of our members Hilda Cuesta, Guest speaker: representa- tal bubbles fi lled with marvel one. there will be no car wash in- tives from the 49th Precinct; and magic. I open them, and Learn to recognize and stalled at the gas station on Senator Jeff Klein and Coun- always there is that explosion how to reverse an opioid over- the corner of Gun Hill Road cilman Mark Gjonaj will be of wonder, full of color, shapes dose with this free training. and Bartow Avenue. Cuesta present. and knowledge. It is much the Every eligible participant will enlisted the assistance of an- From Da Prez… mart.org/safetytips, or call same way I see democracy, as receive a Narcam© kit. Nalox- other resident Mr. Ali and BY VINCENT PREZIOSO (718) 281-3870. an explosion of freedom un- one is an emergency medicine they were able to obtain over Thank you NCO police of- Senior News: Now in its leashing the human spirit, that prevents overdose death 50 Forms of Rejection to pres- fi cers. At our last meeting we third year, approximately enterprise and inventive- from prescription painkillers ent at the public hearing which were very pleased to welcome 16,000 city residents have re- ness. All I have to do is list the and heroin and it is available was held on January 30. Not our new Neighborhood Coor- ceived services through the items of human advance over without prescription. an easy feat, as each petition dination Offi cers, Jonya Mc- NY Connects program, which these past few years since our On Wednesday, February required notarization, not to Dowell and Gregory Hernan- the NYC Department for the Founding Fathers and com- 28, Session 1 at 10:30 a.m.; and mention travelling to Manhat- dez. Those in attendance will Aging administers in the fi ve pare it to the million prior Session 2 at 3:30 p.m. at Bronx tan to present them at the pub- agree that they were very con- boroughs. years of human existence and Neighborhood Health Ac- lic hearing. genial and anxious to make Through a no-wrong-door it’s instantly apparent. tion Center, 1826 Arthur Ave- Keep in mind that Bar- contact with those concerned approach, people of all ages But now what I see, or more nue, Multi-purpose Room, 1st tow Avenue is not within the about our community. and income levels gain as- precisely sense, is the growing Floor. sphere of infl uence of NEBA New Offi ce: Councilman sistance when seeking long- suppression of that democracy To register contact Gwen nor Community Board 11, Gjonaj’s new district offi ce is term care. Help is a phone call and the eventual re-confi ne- McKenzie, DOHMH, Gmck- but rather is in the confi nes at 1478 Williamsbridge Road. or walk-in visit away at fi ve ment by the few over the many. [email protected], or Fer- of Community Board 12. We The telephone number is (718) community-based sites, one I am not sure why everyone nando Tirado, DOHMH Fti- advised Hilda to reach out to 931-1721, fax number (718) 931- in each borough. Bronx: 953 does not see what I see, or if [email protected]. For CB12 and they advised her 1605 Southern Boulevard, (347) 862- they do, why they are not up in more information, visit the that the owner of the gas sta- Aldo Prezioso: I want to 5200. arms defending their right to NYC Department of Health tion had applied previously for thank those of you who of- If you dread being passed the facts, something they are & Mental Hygiene website: a car wash and CB12 did not fered their condolences at the from organization to organi- perfectly capable of doing. http://www1.nyc.gov/site/ approve their request. passing of my younger brother zation, NY Connects can help It seems so obvious that doh/health/health-topics/ Also Hilda and Mr. Ali at- Aldo. He was a good man, make those connections to fact, truth and reality are all naloxone.page. tended the NEBA Monday, a good brother and a good the right resource to meet the buckling under the immense New Social Security cards: January 29 meeting to inform friend. My he rest in God’s long-term needs of loved ones. weight of newly-tooled politi- Starting in April 2018, Medi- our membership of this situa- peace, amen. NY Connects provides assis- cal treachery. The darkest self- care will mail new Medicare tion which is right on our bor- Joe Bacote: I am pleased to tance through trained spe- ishness in our character now cards to help protect you and der. Building a car wash at the report our good friend Joe Ba- cialists who help people navi- advances behind shields of an- your clients from identity intersection of Gun Hill Road cote has recovered nicely after gate the maze of providers in ger and fear, vanquishing our theft. Fraudsters are always and Bartow Avenue would suffering mini strokes. Live health and non-medical ser- highest human calling: our looking for ways to get your have contributed to even more long and prosper Joe. vices. ability to know, our ability to Social Security number. The traffi c issues at one of the busi- Pelham Parkway North re- Services are available in seek out and advance through Centers for Medicare and est intersections in our neigh- construction: The preliminary many languages, and employ- our most powerful and proven Medicaid Services is remov- borhood. Not to mention the phase of this project has be- ees may even make home vis- weapon-knowledge. ing Social Security numbers headaches for the residents of gun. We have not yet received its. For more information Modem day political lead- from all Medicare cards to Tiemann Avenue who would offi cial updates from the NYC visit https://www.nyconnects. ers, with their newly cast make them safer. have had to deal with the Department of Design and ny.gov/ or call (800) 342-9871. tools of mass communication New cards will have a lineup of cars in front of their Construction, however please Bronx Times Reporter: We and manipulation, struggle new Medicare number that’s homes waiting for service at attend the next meeting for the at the Northeast Bronx As- to move citizens emotionally unique to its owner. The new the car wash. latest information we have. sociation are grateful to the rather than intellectually. It card will help protect their After Mr. Ali and several Fire Prevention and Safety: Bronx Times Reporter for is simply cheaper and more ef- identity and keep their per- residents presented the peti- Last year fi refi ghter Timothy printing this newsletter in the fi cient. They teach us fi rst to sonal information more se- tions at the hearing, the own- Boyle, liaison for the FDNY ‘Civic Center’ section of their fear any difference of opinion cure. Your Medicare cover- er’s attorney withdrew the re- Offi ce of Community Affairs publication. This newspaper and then to hate each other for age and benefi ts will stay the quest for a waiver of the R3A attended our meeting to talk is worth reading, as it con- it. same. zoning, partially due to an about Fire Prevention and tains real news about issues I cannot promise you that Medicare will automati- expensive traffi c study which Safety. This reminder could and events in our own back Vote Smart will survive this cally mail a new card at no would have been required. save your life. yard. So if you are not already onslaught and growing disin- cost to the address you and The R3A zoning protects the The most important point a subscriber you can contact terest in facts and the reality your clients have on fi le with owner’s of the one-and-two made was that every home them at (718) 260-4595, or visit that depends on those facts. Social Security. If you need to family homes bordering this needs to have a working smoke their website https://www.bx- But I can tell you that Vote update your offi cial mailing proposed project. Beside the and CO2 detector. If you can- times.com. Smart is the nation’s last best address, you can do that with traffi c being horrendous, stu- not afford one, you can get it Do Facts Matter to You? hope. Someone must focus on your online my Social Secu- dents from I.S. 144 and from free from the Red Cross and BY MARK SAPLICKI reality, do the painstaking rity account at www.socialse- other schools travel along FDNY by calling (877) 733-2767. Below is a letter I received work of collecting those facts, curity.gov/myaccount. these streets to and from Also you should be aware that from Richard Kimball the to which any voter can turn, in For more information school. Most importantly, pri- the old style removable battery founder of Vote Smart, which the hope that our fellow Amer- about the new Medicare card, vate homes are directly next to type alarms are being phased I humbly submit for your con- icans will decide to fi ght, will visit go.medicare.gov/new- and across the street from this out (by law), in favor of sealed sideration. If facts matter to decide to recapture control of card. You can also visit www. location. A car wash would units that will last ten years. you then I encourage you to their government and rein in Medicare.gov/fraud for tips to have attracted people from In addition you need to take advantage of this unique the conduct of its leaders. The prevent Medicare fraud. outside the neighborhood to have working fi re extinguish- service to our democracy. only road to that end is paved NY Connects: NY Connects hang out, and possibly attract ers and be familiar with how Their research on their web- with knowledge. can help people with disabili- drug dealing and solicitation. to use them; know how to put site is available to the public at Their info: Richard Kim- ties to remain independent; So the next time you say out a kitchen fi re; make an no cost. Vote Smart is staffed ball, Vote Smart president, understand care options; fi nd “What can one person do?” re- escape plan and practice it; by volunteers and accepts no 1153 24th Street, Des Moines, transportation; learn about member what Hilda Cuesta know if you live in a fi reproof contributions from any inter- IA 50311, telephone number supports in caregiving; get an- did in the interest of us all. or non-fi reproof building. Call est group. They are supported (515) 989-6363, Hotline (888) swers about Medicaid, Medi- Next Meeting 911 immediately if you have a by ordinary citizens like you VOTE-SMART (888) 868-3762), care, and health insurance; Monday February 26, at fi re (even a small one) and I. website www.votesmart.org apply for benefi ts; and fi nd 7:30 p.m., Kings Harbor Mul- More info: www.fdnys- My wife thinks me silly Save a life, carry Naloxone: housing. Call (844) 862-7930. 48 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 BTR CALVARY HOSPITAL I LOVE KICKBOXING’S ‘SHRED YOUR EX-CUSES’ I Love Kickboxing got into the Valentine’s Day spirit with its fun-fi lled ‘Shred Your Ex-cuses’ fun play fi tness event on Tues- HONORS PETER KUZMA day, February 13 at 2007 Colonial Avenue. Members wrote down words they would like to shred or rise above when it comes to their fi tness goals on pieces of paper which were taped to bags they kicked and punched. Calvary Hospital recently honored Peter Kuzma, one of their registered nurses, with their DAISY Award for the second half of 2017. Nurses at the palliative care hospital are recognized biannually with this award demonstrate excellence in their clinical practices, as we as extraordinary and com- passionate care that offers a “healing touch” presence with patients and their families.

Sheetal Deo (back, c) and Shred Your Ex-cuses participants had fun working out their goals. Photo by Aracelis Batista

Calvary recently recognized Peter Kuzma (r) with the DAISY Award. Peter is pictured with Margaret Pelkowski, Calvary Hospital vice president of patient care services. Photo courtesy of Calvary Hospital KLEIN HONORED BY M.S. 101 STUDENTS Senator Jeff Klein was honored by M.S. 101 students during the M.S. 101 Parent Teacher Association’s ‘Who’s Your Hero? Valentine’s Day Dance’ on Friday, February 9 inside the school’s gymnasium. Students from grades sixth through eighth celebrated the heroes in each of their lives. I Love Kickboxing manager Andre Coulter (l) and co-owner Participants worked hard while shredding their excuses for Sheetal Deo welcomed everyone to a one-of-a-kind Valen- not exercising. tine’s Day-inspired celebration. Photo by Aracelis Batista Photo by Aracelis Batista CO-OP CITY VALENTINE’S DAY SENIOR DANCE Congressman Eliot Engel, Senator Jamaal Bailey and Councilman King hosted a Valentine’s Day Senior Dance on Wednesday, February 14 at the Dreiser Loop Community Center in Co-op City. Approximately 400 elders and Harry S. Truman High School and Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship high school seniors enjoyed dancing to the oldies and contemporary music. Senator Bailey (l) and Councilman King (r) presented each of the ladies at the dance with a rose, courtesy of Best Deal car service and Senator Klein (c) met with M.S. 101 students and their fami- treated them to a healthy lunch, courtesy of Ul- lies during the heartfelt event. timate Grill. Photo courtesy of Senato Jeff Klein’s Ofﬁ ce Photo courtesy of Councilman Andy King’s Ofﬁ ce BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 49 Weekly tax tips from The Bronx Tax Man

Very important tax changes for b) Another person can claim an Mortgage debt forgiveness ex- 2017 personal taxes, please read this. exemption for you as a dependent clusion Have you already fi led your 2017 on his or her tax return. You cannot If qualifying mortgage debt on Income Tax Return? If so, you may take the deduction even if the other your primary residence was dis- qualify for more money. You may person does not actually claim that charged or forgiven, you can exclude want to fi le an amended tax return. exemption. that amount from your income taxes. Why you ask? c) Your modifi ed adjusted gross The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Re- On Friday, February 9 Congress income (MAGI), as fi gured on line 5, lief Act was passed in 2007 in an ef- extended numerous tax breaks that is more than $80,000 ($160,000 if fi l- fort to help upside down homeowners had expired back on December 31, ing a joint return). who had their homes sold in a short 2016 and made them retroactive to d) You were a nonresident alien sale or foreclosure. This act, allowed January 1, 2017. The majority of the for any part of the year and did not the exclusion of the mortgage debt tax extenders were only reinstated elect to be treated as a resident alien forgiven to be removed from income, through December 31, 2017, and not for tax purposes. More information this was extended several times in available for 2018 at this time. This on nonresident aliens can be found in the past. But it wasn’t renewed be- article will explain the most com- Pub. 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens. fore Congress adjourned for 2016. It monly used extenders that you may e) You cannot claim a tuition and had expired December 31 2016, but qualify for. fees deduction for any student if you was revived on February 9 2018 in a The tuition and fees deduction or anyone else claims an American surprise move by congress. If you paid qualifi ed tuition and opportunity or lifetime learning Typically, debt forgiveness of any John Cerini, Enrolled Agent related higher education expenses, credit (Form 8863) in 2017 with re- kind adds to your income on form you may be able to deduct as much as spect to expenses of the student for 1040, but the important thing to re- these credits for you. As an Enrolled $ 4,0 0 0 of those costs. This can be done whom the qualifi ed education ex- member is that you are only paying Agent of The Internal Revenue Ser- on a regular return (without item- penses were paid. tax on the debt forgiven, and not be- vice, let us at Bronx Tax Man Corp izing). The deduction is capped at Mortgage insurance deduction ing forced to pay the entire debt as it review your taxes to see if you qual- $4,000 for single fi lers with adjusted If you pay mortgage insurance was accumulated originally. This is ify for additional credits you may not gross income (AGI) of $65,000 or less premiums, you can now deduct them a great savings. have obtained in the past. You have ($130,000 joint) and at $2,000 for sin- as an itemized deduction. This de- Energy-effi cient home improve- three years to amend your taxes and gle fi lers with AGI of $80,000 or less duction phases out for taxpayers ment credit regain lost money. Therefore, you ($160,000 joint). This tuition and fees with AGI of $100,000 or more. If you purchased energy-effi cient can still fi le or re-fi le your 2014 taxes deduction can be a nice alternative You might be asking what is Pri- home improvements (such as up- until April 15 2018. to using the American Opportunity vate Mortgage Insurance? Do I pay grades to windows, or heating and If you would like to set up a re- Tax Credit or the Lifetime Learning it on my mortgage? cooling systems, qualifi ed roofi ng, view, please call us at (718) 829-1040. Credit. The best part of this credit is Typically, if you put down less garage doors), you may be able to If you would like to fi nd more infor- that it is an “above the line” deduc- than 20% when you bought your take a tax credit equal to 10 percent mation on these credits from the IRS, tion. This means there is no thresh- house, you’re probably paying for of the amount paid, up to $500. For you can go to their website at www. old you must beat to claim the deduc- private mortgage insurance (PMI). many homeowners of 1-family homes IRS.Gov. tion, it is deducted from your income Before the mortgage insurance pre- there are no deductions for renova- If you think you qualify for any right on page one of the 1040 (If you mium deduction expired, the premi- tions. This credit is a welcome addi- of these, call your tax preparer once qualify). This credit cannot be taken ums for PMI were 100% tax-deduct- tion because it allows for some deduc- you collect your corrected docu- at the same time as the American Op- ible for households with an adjusted tion when you complete a qualifi ed ments. portunity or the Lifetime Learning gross income of $100,000 or less. Un- energy effi cient home improvement. If you have not received your up- Credits. You can only choose one of til February 9 2018, the tax break was While the credit is small, something dated documents, don’t make the ap- the three. Your tax professional will eliminated and homeowners were is better than nothing. One of the pointment yet, as your tax profes- calculate which will yield the largest missing out on a deduction worth best credits for NYS is the Solar Pan- sional will need these documents to tax savings. You must be careful that several hundred dollars (depend- els Credit. amend your taxes. The biggest issue if you choose this option, you cannot ing on the size of your mortgage and Once again, please remember that is that the IRS is still scrambling to claim the New York State College your mortgage insurance premium these extenders and others not men- fi gure out how to apply these late Credit on form It-272. amount). However, now its back, so tioned in this article are extremely changes to the already published You cannot claim the tuition and don’t forget to make sure your 1098 intricate and diffi cult to explain in a 1040 tax forms for 2017. fees deduction if any of the following from your mortgage company shows small article. Many of the forms will be apply: the deductible Private Mortgage in- You need to seek the advice of a changed, such as the: Schedule A; a) Your fi ling status is married fi l- surance Premium you have paid for tax professional with the experience Form 8917; Form 982; Form 5695; and ing separately. all of 2017. and knowledge of how to calculate Form 1040.

While old man winter is having If you or another member/mer- your business on the green. Gerri the last weeks of fun before spring chant is interested in sponsoring one will discuss details of sponsorship at fi nds its way back, we wanted to take of our meetings this year, please ask our next meeting. a moment to announce our Febru- them to email info@throggsneck- Our annual Dinner Dance on ary meeting at Mamajuana’s Cafe merchants.com or call Angela at Thursday, October 25 at the Villa located at 3233 E. Tremont Avenue. (646) 657-1312. Barone Manor. We will be discuss- We will be meeting on Wednesday, Another benefi t of being a TNMA ing honorees in the next months and February 28 at 7 p.m. Members will member is listing your upcom- hope to have our list by June of this receive reminders via email and by mately 20 minutes) to our members ing event, sale or promotion in our year. phone closer to the date. If you know the night of the meeting. TNMA column. Any TNMA mem- If golf or dancing are not your fa- of a merchant that is not a member We also waive our dinner fee for bers looking to have their upcoming vorite activities, Gerri and Rocky but would like to learn more about sponsors and spotlight your business event, sale or promotion posted in Colon are organizing a Bowling Day the Throggs Neck Merchants Asso- in our meeting announcements, in our TNMA column, should contact for TNMA members and guests of ciation, please invite them to attend this column for the month and via Angela. TNMA. our meeting. our social media. Our annual Golf Outing will be While we don’t have an offi cial Sponsoring a meeting is a great Our Facebook page alone is liked held at Split Rock Golf Course on date yet, we plan on setting an April way to promote your business, prod- by members, non-members and resi- Thursday, July 19. If you would like date. ucts and services in Throggs Neck. dents so your target audience goes to play, please speak to Gerri at our Keep checking our column, Face- As a sponsor, you will be allowed to further than just the attendees of our February meeting. If you can’t play, book page and website for all the de- give a brief presentation (approxi- monthly meetings. consider sponsoring a hole to get tails in the coming weeks. 50 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 BTR SPRING SESSION REGISTRATION DATES: Registration for YMCA Members begins: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Registration for NON-MEMBERS begins: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 The Spring Session runs from

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 51 MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE BALL Despite the pouring rain, 120 people attended St. Helena School’s Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball on Saturday, February 10. The ball, organized by the St. Helena ABC Youth Group, featured a local Bomba dance troop, live jazz band and tons of delicious New Orleans-style food.

Guests wore colorful masks in celebration of Guests enjoyed a lively musical performance from a local Bomba drum troop. Mardi Gras. Photo courtesy of St. Helena School Photo courtesy of St. Helena’s School 2018 EAAB WRESTLING & CHEERLEADING More than 80 blind and visually impaired athletes from ﬁ ve schools for the blind as far as North Carolina took to the mat and gym ﬂ oor to grapple, pin, dance, cheer and shake pom-poms at the annual Eastern Athletic Association for the Blind Wrestling and Cheerleading Tournament at the New York Institute for Special Education on Saturday, January 27.

NYISE wrestlers congratulated each other for bringing the heat on the mat. Wrestlers and cheerleaders proudly displayed medals earned at this year’s EAAB Wrestling and Cheerleading Photo courtesy of NYISE Tournament. Photo courtesy of NYISE SOUNDVIEW DRUG FREE COALITION TRAINING The Soundview Community Drug Free Coalition hosted its monthly meeting on Friday, February 16 at Odyssey House. The entire meeting served as a training program conducted by the Prevention Resource Center regarding coalition activities and strategies. The Soundview Community Drug Free Coalition had a productive Feb- ruary meeting. Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co

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The approximate amount of the East 234th Street with the easterly side Approximate amount of judgment LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE judgment is $16,549.52 plus interest of White Plains Road, being a plot $516,249.60 plus interest and costs. and other charges, and the property is 114.51 ft. x 19.83 ft. Approx. amt. of INDEX NO. 380354-13 NLP Management LLC . Art. Of Org. Notice of formation of: Renovah LLC being sold subject to the terms and judgment is $724,991.54 plus costs and Laura C. Browne, Esq., Referee fi led Sec. of State of NY 12/7/2017. Off. Articles of Organization. filed with conditions stated in the judgment, any interest. Sold subject to terms and Loc.: Bronx County. SSNY designated NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on prior encumbrances and the terms of conditions of fi led judgment and terms of as agent upon whom process against it 11/06/2017, office location: Bronx sale which shall be available at the time sale. HEDDYEH P. BROUMAND, LEGAL NOTICE may be served. SSNY to mail copy of County, SSNY is designated as agent of sale. Referee. COHN & ROTH, Attys. For process to Arielle Poli 1604 Bayview upon whom process may be served, Dated: February 16, 2018 Pltf., 100 East Old Country Rd., ave Bronx NY 10465. Purpose: Any SSNY shall mail service of process to NOTICE OF SALE New York, New York Mineola, NY. #94032 SUPREME COURT: BRONX lawful activity. Registered Agent LLC at: 863 Melrose DANIEL A. PADERNACHT, ESQ. Ave, suite 1B, Bronx, NY. COUNTY Referee WELLS FARGO BANK N.A.; The principal business address of Padernacht Law, P.C. LEGAL NOTICE the LLC is: 863 Melrose Ave, suite 1B, LEGAL NOTICE Plaintiff(s) 3605 Sedgwick Avenue, Apt. A1 vs. LOREEN HEATH; et al; Bronx, NY Bronx, New York 10463-6040 Notice of Formation of CleanWork NOTICE OF SALE Defendant(s) Solutions, LLC, a domestic or foreign (718) 601-3292 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ...DAVID P. STICH, ESQ. SUPREME COURT: BRONX Limited Liability Company (CleanWork LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, Solutions, LLC.). Articles of Attorney for Plaintiff P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, 521 Fifth Avenue, 17th Floor U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS Organization filed with Secretary of Notice is hereby given that a TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 State on September 14, 2016. NY Offi ce restaurant wine license, #TBA has been New York, New York 10175 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure (646) 554-4421 PARTICIPATION TRUST; Plaintiff(s) location: Bronx County. Secretary of applied for by Mofongo El Mocano vs. DANIEL BARHAK; et al; and sale granted herein on or about State is designated as agent upon Restaurant and Lounge Corp to sell Defendant(s) April 12, 2016, I will sell at Public whom process against the LLC may be beer and wine at retail in an on LEGAL NOTICE Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): Auction to the highest bidder at The served. Secretary of State shall mail a premises establishment. For on ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, copy of any process against the LLC premises consumption under the ABC NOTICE OF SALE P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY served upon him/her to C/O Diane law at 985 Morris Ave Bronx NY 10456. SUPREME COURT: BRONX Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 10451. Moore, 1231 Lafayette Ave., Ste. L2, COUNTY. THE BANK OF NEW YORK Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure On March 12, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Bronx, NY 10474. Any lawful activity LEGAL NOTICE AS TRUSTEE, FOR THE and sale granted herein on or about Premises known as 4156 CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWABS, October 16, 2017, I will sell at Public MURDOCK AVENUE, BRONX, NY INC. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, Auction to the highest bidder at Bronx 10466-2114 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Order Block: 5026 Lot: 91 entered by the Civil Court, Bronx County SERIES 2005-13, Pltf. vs. PAUL County Courthouse, 851 Grand BENNETT, et. al., Deft. Index Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY All that certain lot or parcel of land Notice of Formation of Defense on February 20, 2018, bearing Index #16715/07. Pursuant to judgment of 10451. situate in the County of Bronx, State of Energy Syndicate, LLC, a domestic Number NC-000029-18/BX, a copy of foreclosure and sale dated Dec. 20, On March 5, 2018 at 2:00 pm. New York. All that certain plot, piece or Limited Liability Company (LLC). which may be examined at the Offi ce of 2016 and order dated Nov. 2, 2017, I Premises known as 241 E 173RD parcel of land, with the buildings and Articles of Incorporation filed with the the Clerk, located at 851 Grand will sell at public auction at the Bronx ST, BRONX, NY 10457 improvements thereon erected, situate, Secretary of State on July 25th, 2017. Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451, grants County Courthouse, Rm. 600, 851 Block: 2792 Lot: 55 lying and being in the Borough and NY Office location: BRONX County. me (us) the right to: Assume the name Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on March ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel County of Bronx, City and State of New Secretary of State is designated as of (First) Rosemarie (Last) Hernandez. 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a1737 of land, with the buildings and York. agent upon whom process against the My present name is (First) Rosa Popham Ave., Bronx, NY a/k/a Block improvements thereon erected, situate, As more particularly described in the LLC may be served. Secretary of State (Middle) Maria (Last) Hernandez AKA 2877, Lot 404. Said property beginning lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, judgment of foreclosure and sale. shall mail a copy of any process against Rosemarie Lugo AKA Rosemarie at a point on the Northwesterly side of City and State of New York. Sold subject to all of the terms and the LLC served upon to Arthur Castiglia, Hernandez. My present address is Popham Ave., distant 374.86 ft. As more particularly described in the conditions contained in said judgment 2428 Tiemann Ave, Bronx NY 10469. 10335 97th St. Apt 5A, Ozone Park, NY Northeasterly from the corner formed by judgment of foreclosure and sale. and terms of sale. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 11417. My place of birth is Brooklyn, the intersection of the Northerly side of Sold subject to all of the terms and Approximate amount of judgment N.Y. My date of birth is November 23, $296,447.38 plus interest and costs. 1964. West 176th St., with the Northwesterly conditions contained in said judgment LEGAL NOTICE side of Popham Ave., running thence and terms of sale. INDEX NO. 381201-13 Northwesterly along a line at right Approximate amount of judgment Anthony M. Abraham, Esq., Referee Notice of Formation of E & G Events LEGAL NOTICE angles to the Northwesterly side of $641,545.60 plus interest and costs. & Decor, LLC. Articles of Organization Popham Ave., 105.95 ft., thence INDEX NO. 381104/10 fi led with Secretary of State of New York Notice is hereby given that an Order Northeasterly along a line forming an Maiaklovsky Preval, Esq., REFEREE LEGAL NOTICE on July 17, 2017. Offi ce location: Bronx entered by the Civil Court, Bronx County exterior angel of 82 degrees 17 minutes County. Secretary of State is designated on February 2, 2018 bearing Index 49 seconds with the preceding course 20.18 ft., thence Southeasterly along the NOTICE OF SALE as agent upon who process against the Number NC-000651-17/BX, a copy of SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF LLC may be served. Secretary of State which may be examined at the Offi ce of line forming an interior angle of 82 LEGAL NOTICE degrees 17 minutes 49 seconds with the BRONX shall mail a copy of any process against the Clerk, located at 851 Grand JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, the LLC service upon the LLC to c/o Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451, grants preceding course, 108.66 ft. to the NOTICE OF SALE Northwesterly side of Popham Ave., SUPREME COURT: BRONX NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 1805-1807 Carter Avenue, Bronx, NY me (us) the right to: Assume the name Plaintiff, 10457. Purpose: Any lawful activity. of (First) Blake (Middle) Eli (Last) thence Southwesterly along the COUNTY Northwesterly side of Popham Ave., 20 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE Against Wright. My present name is (First) Blake Index No.: 380883/12 (Middle) Eli (Last) Yarde (infant). My ft. to the point or place of beginning. ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff(s) Approx. amt. of judgment is vs. ALFREDO D ALBA AS HEIR AT YARON ZIEGEL, ET AL., LEGAL NOTICE present address is 1813 Pitman Defendant(s). Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466. My place of $654,696.47 plus costs and interest. LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF CARMEN Notice of Formation of Kevin Boyle Sold subject to terms and conditions of A ALBA; NOVEL A ALBA AS HEIR AT Pursuant to a Judgment of birth is Bronx, NY. My date of birth is Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization December 20, 2012. filed judgment and terms of sale. , LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF CARMEN filed with Secretary of State on MICHAEL ASPINALL, Referee. A ALBA; et al; Defendant(s) the Bronx County Clerk’s Office on 1/16/2018. NY Office location: BRONX DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP, PLLC, Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): 9/18/2014, I, the undersigned Referee, County. Secretary of State is designated LEGAL NOTICE Attys. For Pltf., 242 Drexel Ave., ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, will sell at public auction at the Bronx as agent upon whom process against Westbury, NY. File No. 17570 - #94099 P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, County Courthouse, 851 Grand the LLC may be served. Secretary of NOTICE OF SALE Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY on State shall mail a copy of any process In pursuance and by virtue of a Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure 3/26/2018 at 2:00 pm, premises known against the LLC to United States Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly and sale granted herein on or about as 3909 Dyre Avenue, Bronx, NY Corporate Agents Inc, 7014 13th ave, granted and entered in an action entitled LEGAL NOTICE April 15, 2016, I will sell at Public 10466, and described as follows: Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY, 11228. NYCTL 2015-A Trust and The Bank of Auction to the highest bidder at The ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel Purpose: Any lawful activity. New York Mellon as Collateral Agent NOTICE OF SALE Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, of land, with the buildings and and Custodian for the NYCTL 2015-A SUPREME COURT: BRONX 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New improvements thereon erected, situate, Trust v. Diffo Properties Corp., et al., COUNTY. U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., York. lying and being in the Borough and LEGAL NOTICE bearing Index No. 25211-2016E, before AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER On March 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm. County of the Bronx, City and State of IAS Part 21 (Barbato, J.) on or about PARTICIPATION TRUST, Pltf. vs. Premises known as 453 BEACH New York, and designated on the tax NOTICE OF FORMATION OF January 10, 2018, I, the Referee, duly NADINE D. WALLACE A/K/A NADINE AVE, BRONX, NY 10473 maps of the Bronx County Treasurer as LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: appointed in this action for such WALLACE, et al, Defts. Index Block: 3494 Lot: 53 Block 4968 Lot 20. One Love Innovations, LLC, LLC. purpose, will expose for sale and sell at #32827/2016E. Pursuant to judgment of ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel The approximate amount of the Articles of Organization were fi led with public auction to the highest bidder on foreclosure and sale entered Jan. 16, of land, with the buildings and current Judgment lien is $306,484.86 the Secretary of State of New York March 26, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., in 2018, I will sell at public auction at the improvements thereon erected, situate, plus interest and costs. The premises (SSNY) on 5-9-2017. Office location: Courtroom 600 of the Bronx County Bronx County Courthouse, Rm. 600, lying and being in the Borough and will be sold subject to provisions of the Bronx County. SSNY has been Supreme Court located at 851 Grand 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on County of the Bronx, City and State of aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and designated as agent of the LLC upon Concourse, Bronx, New York, the liened March 5, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a New York. Sale; Index # 380883/12. whom process against it may be served. premises designated as Block 2607, Lot 713 East 234th Street, Bronx, NY a/k/a As more particularly described in the Linda G. March, Esq., Referee. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 4, in the City of New York, County and Block 4998, Lot 51. Said property judgment of foreclosure and sale. STIENE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. the LLC, One Love Innovations, LLC, Borough of Bronx, State of New York beginning at a point on the northerly Sold subject to all of the terms and (Attorneys for Plaintiff), 167 Main Street, 2575 Palisade Ave. #10B, Bronx, NY and known as 3304 Third Avenue, side of East 234th Street, distant 120.58 conditions contained in said judgment Northport, NY 11768 10463. Purpose: For any lawful Bronx, New York 10456, directed in and ft. easterly from the corner formed by and terms of sale. Dated: 1/26/2018 File Number: purpose. by said judgment to be sold. the intersection of the northerly side of 201202749 TKS

54 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 BTR LINCOLN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY GALA The Lincoln Hospital Auxiliary, Inc. recently hosted its gala fundraiser at the Marina del Rey to honor members of its Emergency Department team, Diego Beekman Mutual Hous- ing, Arline Parks and community advocates. Over 300 guests commemorated the 88th anniversary of Lincoln’s Auxiliary with all proceeds going toward the hospital’s Emergency Department.

LINCOLN RECOGNIZED FOR STROKE CARE Lincoln Hospital announced on Tuesday, February 6 that its Primary Stroke Center has earned the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. The hospital is the fi rst in the south (l-r) Brenda Goodwin, Benefi t chairwoman; Milton Nuñez, Lincoln Hospital CEO; Marian Mo- Bronx to receive the organization’s Advanced Primary Stroke Center certifi cation. ses, RN, Lincoln Hospital Auxiliary chairwoman; Carmen Allende; Sandra Stone and Dolores The hospital also received a Gold Plus Award and the Target Plus Honor Elite Award from the Glover. Not in the photo are Hakein Yahmadi and Anita Vega. American Heart/American Stroke Association’s ‘Get with the Guidelines’ - stroke program. Photo by Linda Morales/Lincoln Hospital Photo courtesy of Lincoln Hospital STUDENT TO INTERN PRIMAVERA STUDENTS VIEW MICHELANGELO ART AT GOOGLE Primavera Program students visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Saturday, February 10 to view the never-before- seen Michelangelo sketches that were on exhibit. Prior to the trip, teacher Tiffany MacKnight taught a lesson and let them St. Barnabas High School sophomore Erika Ejlli was accept- create their own Michelangelo sketches. The trip and program was made possible through funds from Congressman Joseph ed into the Spring 2018 TECH360 Program with New York On Crowley, Senator Jeff Klein and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto. Tech and will intern at Google. TECH360 Squad is a ten week after-school program for tenth and 11th graders enrolled in NYC high schools who learn the fundamentals of web design and development.

St. Barnabas High School’s Erika Ejlli was recently accepted into the TECH360 Program. Primavera Program students were eager to view Michelangelo’s never-before-seen sketches. Photo courtesy of St. Barnabas High School Photo courtesy of Loretta Zaino

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE sell at Public Auction to the highest LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE bidder at The Bronx County Courthouse, NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE Room 600, 851 Grand Concourse, NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: BRONX SUPREME COURT: BRONX Bronx, NY 10451. SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF COUNTY COUNTY. WELLS FARGO BANK, On March 5, 2018 at 2:00 pm. BRONX BRONX CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC; N.A., Pltf. vs. HARRIPERAUD Premises known as 191 MEAGHER DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Plaintiff(s) RAMNANDAN, et al, Defts. Index AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10465 TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not vs. WINSTON ISAAC; et al; #381184/10. Pursuant to judgment of Block: 5501 Lot: 16 TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED individually but as trustee for Pretium Defendant(s) foreclosure and sale entered May 30, ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel HOLDERS OF ARGENT SECURITIES Mortgage Acquisition Trust Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): 2017, I will sell at public auction in of land, with the buildings and INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS- Plaintiff ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, Room 600 at the Bronx County improvements thereon erected, situate, THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES -against- P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, lying and being in the Borough and 2006-W1, Rakibul H. Khan, Board of Managers Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Bronx, NY on Monday, March 26, 2018 County of Bronx, City and State of New Plaintiff, of the Parkchester North Condominium, Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 1602 Glover St., York. Against CSGA LLC, New York City and sale granted herein on or about Bronx, NY. Said property located in the As more particularly described in the ..Index No.: 2008-381062 Environmental Control Board, New York May 25, 2010, I will sell at Public Borough and County of Bronx, City and judgment of foreclosure and sale. OFORI ADU; ESTHER ADU, ET State Department of Taxation and Auction to the highest bidder at The State of NY, and designated as a Sold subject to all of the terms and AL., Finance, New York City Transit Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, portion of Lot 77 on a certain map conditions contained in said judgment Defendant(s). Adjudication Bureau, Hubert Jeffry 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY entitled, “Map of Property Belonging to and terms of sale. Pursuant to a Judgment of Defendant(s) 10451. Hudson P. Rose,” known as St. Approximate amount of judgment Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in Pursuant to a judgment of On March 12, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Raymond Park situate in the 4th Ward, $563,119.14 plus interest and costs. the Bronx County Clerk’s Office on foreclosure and sale entered on Premises known as 1519 New York City, and fi led in the Offi ce of INDEX NO. 35019/2015E 1/05/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, November 17, 2017 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY The New York County on Mar. 10, 1899 Gerald L. Sheiowitz Esq., Referee will sell at public auction at the Bronx I, the undersigned Referee will sell at 10460 as Map No. 277. Approx. amt. of County Courthouse, 851 Grand public auction to the highest bidder at Block: 3917 Lot: 42 judgment is $571,487.20 plus costs and Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY on BRONX ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel interest. Sold subject to terms and 3/19/2018 at 2:00 pm, premises known COUNTY COURTHOUSE, ROOM of land, with the building and conditions of fi led judgment and terms of LEGAL NOTICE as 3755 Willett Avenue, Bronx, NY 600, 851 GRAND CONCOURSE, improvements thereon erected situated, sale. LARRY ALFONSO ARIAS, 10467, and described as follows: BRONX, lying and being in the Borough and Referee. COHN & ROTH, Attys. for NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel NEW YORK on March 26, 2018 at County of Bronx, City and State of New Pltf., 100 East Old Country Rd., COURT BRONX COUNTY of land, with the buildings and 2:00 PM premises known as 1501 York, known and designated as part of Mineola, NY. #94184 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as trustee for improvements thereon erected, situate, Metropolitan Avenue, Unit #9E, Bronx, Lot No. 110 in Block “C” on a certain LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Plaintiff lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, NY 10462-6166. map entitled, “Map of Property against Brenda S. Waller, et al City and State of New York, and The Unit known as apartment no. belonging to Hudson P. Rose, known as Defendants designated on the tax maps of the Bronx 9E(hereinafter called “the Unit”) in the the Mages Estate, West Farms, New LEGAL NOTICE Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & County Treasurer as Block 4650 Lot 57 Building known as Number N-6 and by York City” fi led in the Register`s Offi ce Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, The approximate amount of the the street number 1501 Metropolitan of the City and County of New York on NOTICE OF SALE Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 current Judgment lien is $728,852.52 Avenue, in the Borough and County of February 16, 1896 under Map No. 430. SUPREME COURT: BRONX Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). plus interest and costs. The premises the Bronx, the City and State of New As more particularly described in the COUNTY Pursuant to a Judgment of will be sold subject to provisions of the York judgment of foreclosure and sale. EVERBANK; Plaintiff(s) Foreclosure and Sale Entered aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Block: 3944 Lot: 2585 Together with Sold subject to all of the terms and vs. SHARLENE JACKSON; et al; December 19, 2017 I will sell at Public Sale; Index # 2008-381062. an undivided .0225 percent interest conditions contained in said judgment Defendant(s) Auction to the highest bidder at the The If the sale is set aside for any appurtenant to the unit in the common and terms of sale. Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600 at reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall elements Approximate amount of judgment ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York be entitled only to a return of the deposit Approximate amount of lien $227,151.41 plus interest and costs. P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, on any Monday except holidays on paid. The Purchaser shall have no $132,529.58 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 381130/08 Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 March 5, 2018 at 2:00 PM. Premises further recourse against the Mortgagor, Premises will be sold subject to Francis J. Apicella, Esq., Referee Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure known as 1553 Unionport Road Apt/Unit the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s provisions of filed judgment Index # and sale granted herein on or about 4B, Bronx, NY 10462. Block 3938 Lot attorney. 380505/12 August 3, 2017, I will sell at Public 2670. ALL that certain plot, piece or Edmond J. Pryor, Esq., Referee. Larry Alfonso Arias, Esq. ,REFEREE Auction to the highest bidder at the parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 STEIN, WIENER AND ROTH, LEGAL NOTICE Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, the Borough and County of the Bronx, Business Park Drive, Suite 110, L.L.P., ATTORNEYS FOR THE 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY City and State of New York. Armonk, NY 10504 PLAINTIFF NOTICE OF SALE 10451. Approximate Amount of Judgment is Dated: 2/2/2018 ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF On March 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm. $86,115.14 plus interest and costs. GNS 113 CARLE PLACE, NY 11514 BRONX Premises known as 1647 TAYLOR Premises will be sold subject to DATED:February 15, 2018 CENTRAL MORTGAGE COMPANY, AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10460 provisions of filed Judgment Index No FILE #: RUSHMORE 56770 Plaintiff(s), Block: 4023 Lot: 10 32360/2016E. LEGAL NOTICE Against ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel Robert M. Moll, Esq., Referee Index No.: 381070/2010 of land, situate, lying and being in the VERNY597 NOTICE OF SALE JOSEPH B. GRIMALDI, SHARON Borough and County of Bronx, City and SUPREME COURT- COUNTY OF M. BROWN, ET AL., State of New York. BRONX LEGAL NOTICE Defendant(s). As more particularly described in the CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, IN Pursuant to a Judgment of judgment of foreclosure and sale. LEGAL NOTICE TRUST FOR WAMU ASSET-BACKED NOTICE OF SALE Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in Sold subject to all of the terms and CERTIFICATES WAMU SERIES SUPREME COURT- COUNTY OF the Bronx County Clerk’s Office on conditions contained in said judgment NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME 2007-HE4, Plaintiff, BRONX 10/10/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, and terms of sale. COURT BRONX COUNTY AGAINST CITIBANK, N.A., Plaintiff, will sell at public auction at the Bronx Approximate amount of judgment JPMorgan Chase Bank, National DONNY MCTAGGART, et al. AGAINST County Courthouse, 851 Grand $417,456.27 plus interest and costs. Association, Plaintiff against Defendant(s) JUDY SAMUEL, et al. Defendant(s) Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY on INDEX NO. 381447/11 Sukching Yeung, et al Defendants Pursuant to a judgment of Pursuant to a judgment of 3/12/2018 at 2:00 pm, premises known Henry M. Adler, Esq., Referee Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & foreclosure and sale duly granted foreclosure and sale duly granted July as 1344 Croes Avenue, Bronx, NY Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, December 18, 2017 19, 2017 10472, and described as follows: Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 I the undersigned Referee will sell at I the undersigned Referee will sell at ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). public auction at the Bronx County public auction at the The Bronx County of land, with the buildings and LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to a Judgment of Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand improvements thereon erected, situate, Foreclosure and Sale Entered June 1, Room 600, Bronx, NY 10451 on March Concourse, Bronx, NY on March 05, lying and being in the Borough and NOTICE OF SALE 2016 I will sell at Public Auction to the 19, 2018 at 2:00 PM premises known as 2018 at 2:00 PM premises known as County of Bronx, City and State of New SUPREME COURT: BRONX highest bidder at the Bronx County 3419 EDSON AVENUE, BRONX, NY 1561 METROPOLITAN AVE, APT MF, York, and designated on the tax maps of COUNTY Courthouse, Room 600 at 851 Grand 10469 BRONX, NY 10462-6232 the Bronx County Treasurer as Block BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Concourse, Bronx, New York on any All that certain plot piece or parcel of All that certain plot piece or parcel of 3872 and Lot 27. Plaintiff(s) Monday except holidays on March 26, land, with the buildings and land, with the buildings and The approximate amount of the vs. GAETANO ENEA AS HEIR AT 2018 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as improvements thereon erected, situate, improvements thereon erected, situate, current Judgment lien is $749,750.35 LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF LIBORIA 1237 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456. lying and being in the County of Bronx lying and being in the Borough and plus interest and costs. The premises ENEA; NICK ENEA AS HEIR AT LAW Block 2610 Lot 57. ALL that certain plot, and State of New York. Section 0, Block County of Bronx and State of New York. will be sold subject to provisions of the AND NEXT OF KIN OF LIBORIA ENEA; piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and 4886 and Lot 31 Section 15, Block 3944 and Lot 4047 aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and et al; Defendant(s) being in the Borough and County of the Approximate amount of judgment Approximate amount of judgment Sale; Index # 381070/2010. Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): Bronx, City and State of New York. $822,095.93 plus interest and costs. $202,992.27 plus interest and costs. Cesar A. Fernandez, Esq., Referee. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, Approximate Amount of Judgment is Premises will be sold subject to Premises will be sold subject to McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C., P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, $310,937.29 plus interest and costs. provisions of filed Judgment. Index provisions of filed Judgment. Index 145 Huguenot Street, Suite 210, New Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Premises will be sold subject to #32057/2016E #35398/2014E Rochelle, NY 10801 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure provisions of filed Judgment Index No CHARMAINE L. MILES, ESQ., SUSAN LUBOWITZ, ESQ , Referee, Dated: 1/17/2018 File Number: and sale granted herein on or about 35632/14. Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for 479-0031 BGM May 19, 2017 and thereafter amended Christopher Chang, Esq., Referee for Plaintiff – 40 Marcus Drive, Suite Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, on or about September 25,2017, I will XCHJN018 200, Melville, NY 11747 Melville, NY 11747

56 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 BTR SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTER OPENS A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Friday, February 9 to celebrate the opening of a new School-Based Health Center at the Teller Avenue Educational Campus. This is the ﬁ rst of 21 planned new clinics to open and was made possible despite ongoing funding challenges thanks to creative ﬁ nancing model-the combination of state, city and private donor funds.

VALENTINE’S CONCERT AT HOPE CENTER Singer-songwriter and guitar player Jeffrey Folmer gave a crowd pleasing Valentine’s Day performance for Hope Center residents on Wednesday, February 14. Monteﬁ ore School Health Program leadership and providers, Teller Avenue Educational Folmer played for nearly two hours performing such classics as ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ by Van Campus leadership, teachers and students were excited to open the new health center. Morrison, ‘Crazy’ by Gnarls Barkley and ‘Country Roads’ by John Denver among many oth- Photo courtesy of Monteﬁ ore Health System ers. Photo courtesy of Centers Health Care and Hope Center TRIBORO ELDERS CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS Triboro Center residents enjoyed a Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday, February 13 which featured colorful masks and a live belly dancing performance.

CHAMBER’S VALENTINE’S DAY NETWORKING

It was a red letter day when the Bronx Chamber of Commerce hosted its Valentine Networking Party on Thursday, February 15 at the Residence Inn by Marriott.

Gary Axelbank (l), ThisistheBronX.info founder with Bronx Cham- ber members (l-r) Nunzio Del Greco, president; Mariam De Lau- rencio, ﬁ nance director; Sahee Rivera, membership director; Joseph Kelleher, chairman and Phil Cardone, Grants and Events director. Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co

A Triboro Center resident wore a colorful Mardi Gras mask Singer and actress Kristin Kelleher with her father Joe. and beads. Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co Photo courtesy of Centers Health Care and Triboro Center

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Premises will be sold subject to LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE provisions of filed Judgment for Index LEGAL NOTICE #380930/13. Gerald Stuart Leonescu, Foreclosure and Sale duly fi led on June NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME NOTICE OF SALE Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 06, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will COURT COUNTY OF BRONX U.S. SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, sell at public auction at the Bronx Bank National Association, as Trustee, BRONX BRONX Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 successor by merger to LaSalle Bank Federal National Mortgage HSBC Bank USA, National 51341 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on March Association, as Trustee for Nomura National Association, as Trustee for 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises known Association (“Fannie Mae”), a Asset Acceptance Corporation Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust as 1041 Evergreen Avenue, Bronx, NY. corporation organized and existing Mortgage Pass-through Certificates, 2007-7AX, Plaintiff AGAINST LEGAL NOTICE All that certain plot, piece or parcel of under the laws of the United States of Series 2007-3, Plaintiff GLENROY HARRIS, et al., land, with the buildings and America, Plaintiff AGAINST AGAINST Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of NOTICE OF SALE improvements thereon erected, situate, Foreclosure and Sale duly dated SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, Santos Pena a/k/a Santos V. Pena; Veejai Rajaram; et al., Defendant(s) October 01, 2010 I, the undersigned Modesto Ramos a/k/a Modesto Pursuant to a Judgment of BRONX, M&T BANK A/K/A County of Bronx, City and State of New Referee will sell at public auction at the MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS Sanchez Ramos a/k/a Modesto Foreclosure and Sale duly dated York, Block 3711 and Lot 62. Premises k Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, TRUST COMPANY, SUCCESSOR BY will be sold subject to provisions of fi led Sanchez-Ramos; et al., Defendant(s) October 1, 2014 I, the undersigned 851 Grand Concourse, City of Bronx, MERGER TO M&T MORTGAGE Pursuant to a Judgment of Referee will sell at public auction at the Judgment Index # 381757/08. NY, on March 19, 2018 at 2:00PM, CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs. Edward S. Zizmor, Esq., Referee Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June at the Bronx County Courthouse, Room premises known as 4342 GUNTHER BEATRICE SHAFIDIYA, ET AL., Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy 20, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will 600, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10466. All that Defendant(s). & Fenchel, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, sell at public auction at the Bronx York on March 26, 2018 at 2:00PM, certain plot piece or parcel of land, with Pursuant to an Order Vacating Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for County Courthouse, 851 Grand premises known as 1237 Boynton the buildings and improvements Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Plaintiff Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472. All that erected, situate, lying and being in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly York on March 5, 2018 at 2:00PM, certain plot piece or parcel of land, with Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City filed on November 30, 2017, I, the premises known as 818 Elsmere Place, the buildings and improvements and State of New York, Block 5051, Lot undersigned Referee will sell at public Bronx, NY 10460. All that certain plot erected, situate, lying and being in the 29. Approximate amount of judgment auction at the Bronx County LEGAL NOTICE piece or parcel of land, with the City of New York, County of Bronx and $411,715.51 plus interest and costs. Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand buildings and improvements erected, State of NY, Block 3773 Lot 59. Only cash or certifi ed funds payable to Concourse, Bronx, NY on March 19, NOTICE OF SALE situate, lying and being in the City of Approximate amount of judgment the referee will be accepted as deposit. 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF New York, County of Bronx and State of Premises will be sold subject to NY, Block 2955 Lot 130. Approximate $528,123.79 plus interest and costs. 1801 McGraw Avenue a/k/a 1801 Mc BRONX, EMIGRANT BANK, Plaintiff, provisions of filed Judgment for Index vs. MICHAEL SCUDDER, II, ET AL., amount of judgment $591,171.40 plus Premises will be sold subject to Graw Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472. All that #381142/07. Edward Zizmor, Esq., certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with Defendant(s). interest and costs. Premises will be provisions of filed Judgment Index# Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney the buildings and improvements thereon Pursuant to a Judgment of sold subject to provisions of filed 381087-12. for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite erected, situate, lying and being in the Foreclosure and Sale duly fi led on June Judgment Index# 35354/2015E. Only cash or certifi ed funds payable 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 51604 Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City 27, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will Only cash or certifi ed funds payable to the Referee will be accepted as a and State of New York, Block 3881 and sell at public auction at the Bronx to the Referee will be accepted as a deposit in the amount of ten percent of Lot 8. Approximate amount of judgment County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 deposit in the amount of ten percent of the purchase price. LEGAL NOTICE is $324,804.91 plus interest and costs. Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on March the purchase price. Michael H. Maizes, Esq., Referee Premises will be sold subject to 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises known Reginald D. Asiedu, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME provisions of filed Judgment Index # as 1407 Burke Avenue, Bronx, NY. All Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff COURT COUNTY OF BRONX WELLS 381108/11. that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Daniel Padernacht, Esq., Referee with the buildings and improvements 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 CHERI P. WEEKES FRASER, et al., Schiller, Knapp, Lefkowitz & Hertzel, thereon erected, situate, lying and being Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of LLP, 1412 Sweet Home Road, Suite 12, in the Borough of Bronx, County of (877) 759-1835 Dated: January 29, 2018- #94089 Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June Amherst, New York 14228, Attorneys for Bronx, City and State of New York, Dated: January 18, 2018 23, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will Plaintiff Block 4741 and Lot 33. Approximate #93964 sell at public auction at the Bronx amount of judgment is $65,408.96 plus County Courthouse, 851 Grand interest and costs. Premises will be sold Concourse, Room 600 (6th), Bronx at LEGAL NOTICE subject to provisions of fi led Judgment LEGAL NOTICE 2pm on any Monday except holidays, on Index # 35763/2014E. March 19, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises NOTICE OF SALE Henry M. Adler, Esq., Referee LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE known as 1070 Evergreen Avenue, SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, Bronx, NY 10472-5508. All that certain NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF BRONX, M&T BANK, Plaintiff, vs. LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, plot piece or parcel of land, with the CARMEN MAISONETTE A/K/A SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF BRONX Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for buildings and improvements erected, CARMEN GARCIA, ET AL., Plaintiff BRONX PNC, National Association situate, lying and being in the Borough Defendant(s). Cash will not be accepted. HSBC Bank USA, National successor by merger to National City and County of Bronx, City and State of Pursuant to a Judgment of Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Bank successor by merger to National New York, BLOCK 3712, LOT 35. Foreclosure and Sale duly fi led on June Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities City Mortgage Co., Plaintiff Approximate amount of judgment 01, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will 2006-1 Trust, Home Equity Asset- AGAINST $282,741.22 plus interest and costs. sell at public auction at the Bronx Backed Certificates, Series 2006-1, David Strause; et al., Defendant(s) Only cash or certifi ed funds payable to County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 LEGAL NOTICE Plaintiff Pursuant to a Judgment of the referee will be accepted as deposit. Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on March AGAINST Foreclosure and Sale duly dated Premises will be sold subject to 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises known NOTICE OF SALE Wendy Graham; et al., Defendant(s) January 9, 2018 I, the undersigned provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# as 3334 Tiemann Avenue, Bronx, NY SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Pursuant to a Judgment of BRONX, NYCTL 2016-A TRUST, AND Referee will sell at public auction at the 35791/2014E. Edmond J. Pryor Esq., 10469. All that certain plot, piece or Foreclosure and Sale duly dated THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON December 13, 2017 I, the undersigned Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney parcel of land, with the buildings and AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND Referee will sell at public auction at the Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite improvements thereon erected, situate, 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 51649 lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, CUSTODIAN FOR THE NYCTL 2016-A Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand York on March 19, 2018 at 2:00PM, TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. GENERAL FIRE Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New premises known as 314 E 140th Street, County of Bronx, City and State of New York, Block 4750 and Lot 56. PROOF DOOR CORPORATION, ET York on March 5, 2018 at 2:00PM, Bronx, NY 10454. All that certain plot LEGAL NOTICE Approximate amount of judgment is AL., Defendant(s). premises known as 1500 Archer Road, piece or parcel of land, with the $360,053.89 plus interest and costs. Pursuant to a Judgment of Apartment 3F, Bronx, NY 10462. All buildings and improvements erected, NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME Premises will be sold subject to Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on that certain plot piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Borough COURT COUNTY OF BRONX WELLS provisions of filed Judgment Index # January 10, 2018, I, the undersigned with the buildings and improvements and County of Bronx and City and State FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST 32061/2015E. Referee will sell at public auction at the erected, situate, lying and being in the of NY, Block 2314 Lot 66. Approximate CARL V. MCFARLANE, et al., Flora Edwards, Esq., Referee Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, Borough & County of Bronx and City & amount of judgment $545,000.25 plus Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Schiller, Knapp, Lefkowitz & Hertzel, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on State of NY, Block 3937 Lot 3063. interest and costs. Premises will be Foreclosure and Sale duly dated LLP, 1412 Sweet Home Road, Suite 12, March 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises Approximate amount of judgment sold subject to provisions of filed December 16, 2014 I, the undersigned Amherst, New York 14228, Attorneys for known as 900 Whittier Street, Bronx, $84,977.29 plus interest and costs. Judgment Index# 381923/09. Only cash Referee will sell at public auction at the Plaintiff NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel Premises will be sold subject to of land, with the buildings and or certifi ed funds payable to the Referee Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, provisions of filed Judgment Index# improvements thereon erected, situate, will be accepted as a deposit in the 851 Grand Concourse, City of Bronx, 32078/2016E. NY, on March 12, 2018 at 2:00PM, LEGAL NOTICE lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, Only cash or certifi ed funds payable amount of ten percent of the purchase premises known as 2935 WICKHAM County of Bronx, City and State of New to the Referee will be accepted as a price. AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10469. All that NOTICE OF SALE York, Block 2761 and Lot 233. deposit in the amount of ten percent of Heddyeh P. Broumand, Esq., certain plot piece or parcel of land, with SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Approximate amount of judgment is the purchase price. Referee the buildings and improvements BRONX, CHRISTIANA TRUST, A $18,652.97 plus interest and costs. Robert Moll, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC erected, situate, lying and being in the DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS Premises will be sold subject to Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS provisions of filed Judgment Index # Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard and State of New York, Block 4789, Lot INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT AS 22713/17E. 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 16. Approximate amount of judgment TRUSTEE OF ARLP TRUST 4, Plaintiff, Joyce D. Randazzo, Esq., Referee Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 $256,150.79 plus interest and costs. vs. DENISE RIERA A/K/A DENISE Windels, Marx, Lane & Mittendorf, (877) 759-1835 Dated: February 2, 2018 Only cash or certifi ed funds payable to RIEVA, ET AL., Defendant(s). LLP, 156 West 56th Street, New York, Dated: January 10, 2018- #93936 #94140 the referee will be accepted as deposit. Pursuant to a Judgment of New York 10019, Attorneys for Plaintiff

58 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 BTR SENATOR KLEIN HOSTS VALENTINE’S FOR VETS In honor of Valentine’s Day, Senator Jeff Klein hosted his 23rd annual ‘Valentines for Veteran’ Celebration on Wednesday, February 14 at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. Gifts bags were distributed to veterans who were treated to musical and dance performances by P.S. 105 Children’s Choir, P.S. 83 Rock Band and Icahn Charter School Step Dance Team and visits from retired New York Knicks player and former Olympian medalist Charles Smith, Miss Teen New York Asia Hickman, Miss Bronx Li Ling Rivera and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto.

Senator Klein (front, c) and Assemblyman Benedetto (front, 4th from l) joined students, sports legends and pageant winners in celebrating Valentine’s Day with local veterans. Photo courtesy of Senator Jeff Klein’s Ofﬁ ce FRESHDIRECT, CHOBANI DONATE TO CS 300 FreshDirect was joined by Chobani on Wednesday, Feb- ruary 14 at the School of Science and Applied Learn- ing Community School 300 to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a free yogurt giveaway and a special heart health-themed program for students grades ﬁ rst through third. The companies donated over 600 yogurt cups to students and heart-healthy recipes and arts and crafts supplies for an interactive Valentine’s Day-themed project led by school representatives and FreshDirect and Chobani employees. FreshDirect vice president of Public Affairs Larry Scott Blackmon (front, 2nd from r) engaged in Valentine’s Day programming with C.S. 300 students. Photo by Joy Kim for FreshDirect

P.S. 89 CHEERLEADERS COMPETE IN NATIONALS

P.S. 89’s cheerleading squad earned a prestigious honor at this year’s national competition in Orlando, FL. A C.S. 300 student enjoyed her Chobani yogurt snack. P.S. 89 cheerleading squad proudly displayed the trophy they earned in this year’s competi- Photo by Joy Kim for FreshDirect tion. Photo courtesy of Angelica Reyes

SCAN HONORED AT SESAME STREET Children from two south Bronx schools who work with SCAN recently met Sesame Street’s biggest celebrities prior to a showing of ‘Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party!’ (left) Students enjoyed meeting Big Bird and many other Sesame Street icons. (far left) SCAN representatives were presented with a $1,000 check on behalf of Wal- mart and Feld Entertainment, the company that produces Sesame Street Live. Photo by Carl Scheffel/MSG Photos

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381525/10. Charmaine Miles, Esq., thereon erected, situate, lying and being LEGAL NOTICE Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney LEGAL NOTICE in the Borough of Bronx, County of LEGAL NOTICE for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite Bronx, City and State of New York, NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 51141 NOTICE OF SALE Block 5232 and Lot 25. Approximate NOTICE OF SALE COURT COUNTY OF BRONX WELLS SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF amount of judgment is $678,758.57 plus SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff AGAINST BRONX, U.S. BANK NATIONAL interest and costs. Premises will be sold BRONX Candy V. Medina, et al., Defendant(s) LEGAL NOTICE ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS subject to provisions of fi led Judgment U.S. Bank, National Association, as Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY Index # 35200/2013E. Trustee for Structured Asset Investment and Sale duly dated December 19, 2017 NOTICE OF SALE AS TRUSTEE FOR RMAC TRUST, Eric A. Wughalter, Esq., Referee Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through I, the undersigned Referee will sell at SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SERIES 2013-4T, Plaintiff, vs. GreenspoonMarder, 100 W Cypress Certifi cates, Series 2006-4, Plaintiff public auction at the Bronx County BRONX THAKOORDAI BRIJMOHAN A/K/A Creek Road, Trade Centre South, Suite AGAINST Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, U.S. Bank National Association, as THAKOODAI BRIGMOHAN A/K/A 700, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309, Jamal Dudley a/k/a Jamal A. Dudley; Room 600 (Ground Floor), Bronx, on Trustee on behalf of the THAKOORDAI BRIJMOHAN; KHAYUM Attorneys for Plaintiff et al., Defendant(s) March 19, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises certificateholders of the Securitized KHAN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of known as 2956 Gunther Avenue, Bronx, Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated NY 10469. All that certain plot piece or 2005-EC1 Mortgage Pass-Through Foreclosure and Sale and Order to LEGAL NOTICE November 20, 2015 I, the undersigned parcel of land, with the buildings and Certifi cates, Series 2005-EC1, Plaintiff Amend Caption duly filed on May 09, Referee will sell at public auction at the improvements erected, situate, lying and AGAINST 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will NOTICE OF SALE Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand being in the Borough and County of Carolyn Bradley a/k/a Carolyn V. sell at public auction at the Bronx SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New Bronx, City and State of New York, Bradley; et al., Defendant(s) County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 BRONX, U.S. BANK NATIONAL York on March 26, 2018 at 2:00PM, BLOCK 4789, LOT 53. Approximate Pursuant to a Judgment of Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on March ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. OSCAR premises known as 1247 Bronx River amount of judgment $435,064.54 plus Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 05, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises known BETANCOURT, MARGARITA Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472. All that interest and costs. Only cash or certifi ed 3, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will as 4617 Matilda Avenue, Bronx, NY. All BETANCOURT, ET AL., Defendant(s). certain plot piece or parcel of land, with funds payable to the referee will be sell at public auction at the Bronx that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, Pursuant to a Judgment of the buildings and improvements accepted as deposit. Premises will be County Courthouse, 851 Grand with the buildings and improvements Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on erected, situate, lying and being in the sold subject to provisions of filed Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New thereon erected, situate, lying and being October 04, 2017, I, the undersigned City of New York, County of Bronx and Judgment for Index# 32681/2016E. York on March 5, 2018 at 2:00PM, in the Borough of Bronx, County of Referee will sell at public auction at the State of NY, Block 3769 Lot 43. Maiaklovsky Preval Esq., Referee premises known as 3212 Paulding Bronx, City and State of New York, Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, Approximate amount of judgment Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469. All that Block 5079 and Lot 64. Approximate 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on $651,466.63 plus interest and costs. 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 certain plot piece or parcel of land, with amount of judgment is $666,185.87 plus March 05, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises Premises will be sold subject to Williamsville, NY 14221 51462 the buildings and improvements interest and costs. Premises will be sold known as 1420 Edwards Avenue, provisions of filed Judgment Index# erected, situate, lying and being in the subject to provisions of fi led Judgment Bronx, NY 10461. All that certain plot, 35231/2014E. City of New York, County of Bronx and Index # 380793/13. piece or parcel of land, with the Only cash or certifi ed funds payable LEGAL NOTICE State of NY, Block 4611 Lot 14. Joseph A. Wilson, Esq., Referee buildings and improvements thereon to the Referee will be accepted as a Approximate amount of judgment Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, erected, situate, lying and being in the deposit in the amount of ten percent of NOTICE OF SALE $406,502.75 plus interest and costs. LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City the purchase price. ***NO CASH SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Premises will be sold subject to Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for and State of New York, Block 05371 ACCEPTED*** BRONX, NYCTL 2016-A TRUST, AND provisions of filed Judgment Index# Plaintiff and Lot 00011. Approximate amount of Gary Slobin, Esq., Referee THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON 35790/2014E. Cash will not be accepted. judgment is $462,624.00 plus interest Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND Only cash or certifi ed funds payable and costs. Premises will be sold subject Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff CUSTODIAN FOR THE NYCTL 2016-A to the Referee will be accepted as a to provisions of fi led Judgment Index # 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ALEKSANDER deposit in the amount of ten percent of LEGAL NOTICE 380978/12. Rochester, New York 14624 LAKAJ, ET AL., Defendant(s). the purchase price. If the sale is set aside for any (877) 759-1835 Pursuant to a Judgment of Edward S. Zizmor, Esq., Referee NOTICE OF SALE reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall Dated: January 17, 2018- #93969 Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF be entitled only to a return of the deposit January 12, 2018, I, the undersigned Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff BRONX, FREEDOM MORTGAGE paid. The Purchaser shall have no Referee will sell at public auction at the 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs. further recourse against the Mortgagor, Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, Rochester, New York 14624 FRANCISCO SUERO, ET AL., the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on (877) 759-1835 Defendant(s). attorney, or the Referee. LEGAL NOTICE March 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises Dated: January 18, 2018 Pursuant to a Judgment of Joseph Strasburg, Esq., Referee known as 531 Thieriot Avenue, Bronx, #93965 Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on Peter T. Roach & Associates, P.C., SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel October 14, 2015, I, the undersigned 6901 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 240, BRONX of land, with the buildings and Referee will sell at public auction at the Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL improvements thereon erected, situate, Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, Plaintiff TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, LEGAL NOTICE 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on RESIDENTIAL ASSET County of Bronx, City and State of New March 05, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises SECURITIZATION TRUST SERIES York, Block 3523 and Lot 49. NOTICE OF SALE known as 1333 Noble Avenue, Bronx, LEGAL NOTICE 2006-A7CB, MORTGAGE PASS- Approximate amount of judgment is SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES $19,011.74 plus interest and costs. BRONX of land, with the buildings and NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME 2006-G UNDER THE POOLING AND Premises will be sold subject to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff improvements thereon erected, situate, COURT COUNTY OF BRONX US SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED provisions of filed Judgment Index # AGAINST lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT MAY 1, 2006, Plaintiff against 22891/17E. Theresa Harris; et al., Defendant(s) County of Bronx, City and State of New IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT AARON RUSSELL, et al Betty Lugo, Esq., Referee Pursuant to a Judgment of York, Block 3872 and Lot 52. Premises SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE Defendant(s). Windels, Marx, Lane & Mittendorf, Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March will be sold subject to provisions of fi led RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, ITS Pursuant to a Judgment of LLP, 156 West 56th Street, New York, 10, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will Judgment Index # 380637/12. SUCCESSOR AND ASSIGNS, Plaintiff Foreclosure and Sale entered on May New York 10019, Attorneys for Plaintiff sell at public auction at the Bronx Richard O. Tolchin, Esq., Referee AGAINST MAURICE JOHNSON, JR., et 17, 2017. County Courthouse, 851 Grand Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a I, the undersigned Referee will sell at Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New & Fenchel, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly public auction at the Bronx County LEGAL NOTICE York on March 5, 2018 at 2:00PM, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for dated December 07, 2017 I, the Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, premises known as 1156 Jackson Plaintiff undersigned Referee will sell at public Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 19th day NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456. All that auction at the Bronx County of March, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises COURT COUNTY OF BRONX WELLS certain plot piece or parcel of land, with Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, described as follows: All that certain FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST the buildings and improvements LEGAL NOTICE Room 600, Bronx, NY, on March 05, plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, MELROSE SHARP, et al., Defendant(s) erected, situate, lying and being in the 2018 at 2:00PM, premises known as lying and being in the Borough and Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure being in the Borough and County of NOTICE OF SALE 1510 UNIONPORT ROAD, UNIT 10F, County of Bronx, City and State of New and Sale duly dated June 01, 2016 I, the Bronx, City and State of NY, Section 10 SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF BRONX, NY 10462. All that certain plot York. undersigned Referee will sell at public Block 2652 Lot 17. Approximate BRONX, THE BANK OF NEW YORK piece or parcel of land, with the Said premises known as 1466 Hicks auction at the Bronx County amount of judgment $313,859.96 plus MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW buildings and improvements erected, Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10469. Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, interest and costs. Premises will be YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE situate, lying and being in the Borough (Block: 4721, Lot: 109 f/k/a Room 600 (Ground Floor), Bronx, on sold subject to provisions of filed CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE and County of Bronx, City and State of 4721-P/O Lot 9). March 12, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises Judgment Index# 381271/08. CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED New York, Block 3943, Lot 3186 Approximate amount of lien $ known as 669 EAST 224TH STREET, Only cash or certifi ed funds payable CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-16, together with an undivided 0.0173 658,521.37 plus interest and costs. BRONX, NY 10466. All that certain plot to the Referee will be accepted as a Plaintiff, vs. KYRON COLLINS, KERMIT percent interest apartment to the unit in Premises will be sold subject to piece or parcel of land, with the deposit in the amount of ten percent of COLLINS, ET AL., Defendant(s). the common elements of the property. provisions of fi led judgment and terms of buildings and improvements erected, the purchase price. Pursuant to a Judgment of Approximate amount of judgment sale. situate, lying and being in the Borough Alberto Torres, Esq., Referee Foreclosure and Sale duly fi led on May $313,367.13 plus interest and costs. Index No. 35091-15. Scott I. and County of Bronx, City and State of Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC 18, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will Only cash or certifi ed funds payable to Edelstein, Esq., Referee. New York, BLOCK 4826, LOT 22. Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff sell at public auction at the Bronx the referee will be accepted as deposit. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. Approximate amount of judgment 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Premises will be sold subject to Attorney(s) for Plaintiff $379,869.77 plus interest and costs. Rochester, New York 14624 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on March provisions of filed Judgment for Index 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 Only cash or certifi ed funds payable to (877) 759-1835 05, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises known #380021/2015. Betty Lugo, Esq., New Rochelle, New York 10801 the referee will be accepted as deposit. Dated: January 21, 2018 as 3294 Boller Avenue, Bronx, NY. All Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney (914) 636-8900 Premises will be sold subject to #94014 that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# with the buildings and improvements 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 51310

60 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 BTR The ‘Luck of the Irish’ at Empire City Casino

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BRONX, NY 10460. All that certain plot provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms be entitled only to a return of the deposit LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE piece or parcel of land, with the of Sale. paid. The Purchaser shall have no buildings and improvements erected, If the sale is set aside for any further recourse against the Mortgagor, NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME situate, lying and being in the Borough reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF COURT COUNTY OF BRONX US and County of Bronx, City and State of be entitled only to a return of the deposit attorney. BRONX BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS New York, BLOCK 2957, LOT 30. paid. The Purchaser shall have no Index Number 381240/2010. PRIVATE CAPITAL GROUP, LLC, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF Approximate amount of judgment further recourse against the Mortgagor, ANDREW KULAK, ESQ., Referee Plaintiff AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, $428,960.19 plus interest and costs. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s David A. Gallo & Associates LLP AGAINST (SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO Premises will be sold subject to attorney. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff ALISA DREYFUS AS HEIR TO THE LASALLE BANK NATIONAL provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# Index Number 380215/2014. 99 Powerhouse Road, First Floor, ESTATE OF JOSEPH GENOVESE, ASSOCIATION) AS TRUSTEE FOR 35311/2014E. Edmond J. Pryor, Esq., LORRAINE C. CORSA, ESQ., Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 DEBORAH GENOVESE AS HEIR TO MORGAN STANLEY LOAN TRUST Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney Referee File# 4722.1088 THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH 2007- 8XS, Plaintiff AGAINST CARL for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite David A. Gallo & Associates LLP GENOVESE, JOSEPH GENOVESE, DOUGLAS, CARMEN DOUGLAS, et al., 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 51525 Attorney(s) for Plaintiff JR. AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of 99 Powerhouse Road, First Floor, LEGAL NOTICE JOSEPH GENOVESE, GINGER Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 ROGERS , PROPOSED EXECUTRIX 04, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will File# 9026.58 OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH sell at public auction at the Bronx LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF GENOVESE, MIZUHO TRUST & County Courthouse, 851 Grand BRONX BANKING CO. (USA) FKA DKF TRUST Concourse, Room 600 (Ground Floor), REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN LEGAL NOTICE LOANCARE, A DIVISION OF FNF COMPANY (USA) FKA YASUDA BANK Bronx, on March 05, 2018 at 2:00PM, FORECLOSURE SERVICING, INC., Plaintiff against AND TRUST COMPANY (USA) AS premises known as 910 EAST 215TH SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF OMAR MOTA, OMAURIS MOTA, TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING STREET, BRONX, NY 10469. All that BRONX BRONX CARMEN MOTA, et al Defendant(s). AND SERVICING AGREEMENT, certain plot piece or parcel of land, with BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff – BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Pursuant to a Judgment of DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 1992, the buildings and improvements against – BOARD OF MANAGERS OF Plaintiff against Foreclosure and Sale entered on RELATING TO DELTA FUNDING erected, situate, lying and being in the THE PARKCHESTER NORTH MICHELLE APICELLA-LUNING October 28, 2014. CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS- Borough and County of Bronx, City and CONDOMINIUM; THE BRONX A/K/A MICHELE APICELLA; GERARD I, the undersigned Referee will sell at THROUGH CERTIFICATES, State of New York, BLOCK 4685, LOT COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, LUNING A/K/A GERARD J. LUNING, et public auction at the Bronx County RESIDENTIAL FIRST AND SECOND 41. Approximate amount of judgment AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE al Defendant(s). Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, MORTGAGE LOANS, SERIES 1992-1, $788,322.28 plus interest and costs. ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER R. VAN Pursuant to a Judgment of Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 5th day NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL Premises will be sold subject to VALEN, et al Defendant(s). Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 5, of March, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises CONTROL BOARD, NEW YORK CITY provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# Pursuant to a Judgment of 2016. described as follows: All that certain TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU, et 382190/09. DEIDRA REGINA MOORE, Foreclosure and Sale entered on I, the undersigned Referee will sell at plot, piece or parcel of land, with the al., Defendant(s) ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC December 13, 2017. I, the undersigned public auction at the Bronx County buildings and improvements thereon Pursuant to a Judgment of Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Referee will sell at public auction, at the Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, erected, situate, lying and being in the Foreclosure and Sale duly dated Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 5th day Borough and County of Bronx, City and September 20, 2017 I, the undersigned 51032 Concourse, Room 600, Bronx County, of March, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises State of New York. Referee will sell at public auction at the New York on the 5th Day of March, described as follows: All that certain Said premises known as 889 East Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand 2018 at 2:00 p.m. All that certain lot, plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, 169th Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10459. Concourse, Room 600 (Ground Floor), LEGAL NOTICE piece, or parcel of land, situate, lying lying and being in the Borough and (Block: 2973, Lot: 153). Bronx, on March 12, 2018 at 2:00PM, and being in the Borough of the Bronx, County of Bronx, City and State of New Approximate amount of lien $ premises known as 1347 BALCOLM NOTICE OF SALE County of the Bronx, City and State of York. 586,889.52 plus interest and costs. AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10461. All that SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF New York. Said premises known as 2541 Premises will be sold subject to certain plot piece or parcel of land, with BRONX, NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST, AND Premises known as 1605 Mickle Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10469. provisions of fi led judgment and terms of the buildings and improvements THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS Metropolitan Avenue, Apartment 6d, (Block: 4482, Lot: 61). sale. erected, situate, lying and being in the COLLATERAL AGENT AND Bronx, (City of New York) NY 10462. Approximate amount of lien $ Index No. 380858-12. Youngik Borough and County of Bronx, City and CUSTODIAN FOR THE NYCTL 1998-2 (Block: 3944 and Lot: 3817) 510,667.54 plus interest and costs. Yoon, Esq., Referee. State of New York, BLOCK 5347, LOT TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL Approximate amount of lien Premises will be sold subject to McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 40, 41. Approximate amount of VITELLO, JR., ET AL., Defendant(s). $136,338.94 plus interest and costs. provisions of fi led judgment and terms of Attorney(s) for Plaintiff judgment $294,663.52 plus interest and Pursuant to a Judgment of Premises will be sold subject to sale. 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 costs. Premises will be sold subject to Foreclosure and Sale duly fi led on July provisions of fi led judgment and terms of Index No. 380245/11. Lorraine New Rochelle, New York 10801 provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# 03, 2017 and the Order dated January sale. Corsa, Esq., Referee. (914) 636-8900 L381476/2009. 03, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will Index No. 32103/2017E. Betty Lugo, Fein, Such & Crane, LLP Robert I. Gardner, Esq., Referee sell at public auction at the Bronx Esq., Referee. Attorneys for Plaintiff T Gross Polowy, LLC County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Davidson Fink LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Attorney for Plaintiff Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on March Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Rochester, N.Y. 14614 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises known 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 (585) 232-7400 Williamsville, NY 14221 as 1926 Muliner Avenue, Bronx, NY. All Rochester, NY 14614-1990 LEGAL NOTICE that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, Tel. 585/760-8218 with the buildings and improvements Dated: January 2, 2018 LEGAL NOTICE thereon erected, situate, lying and being SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF LEGAL NOTICE in the Borough of Bronx, County of SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF BRONX Bronx, City and State of New York, LEGAL NOTICE BRONX NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST AND THE Block 4264 and Lot 20. Approximate CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff - BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS NOTICE OF SALE amount of judgment is $77,957.14 plus against- ISABELLO DELVALLE A/K/A SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF COLLATERAL AGENT AND SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF interest and costs. Premises will be sold ISABELLO DEL VALLE, et al BRONX CUSTODIAN FOR THE NYCTL 1998-2 BRONX, HOME BANK, Plaintiff, vs. subject to provisions of fi led Judgment Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff - TRUST, Plaintiff -against- TANJY ALEXANDRA CONTRERA, ET AL., Index # 260183/15. of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein against- ANTHONY CAPASSO, JR., DAVIS, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to Defendant(s). Joyce Randazzo, Esq., Referee and dated March 22, 2016, I, the ANN B. CAPASSO, et al Defendant(s). a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Pursuant to a Judgment of Windels, Marx, Lane & Mittendorf, undersigned Referee will sell at public Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered herein and dated October 5, Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on LLP, 156 West 56th Street, New York, auction at the Bronx Supreme February 07, 2017, I, the undersigned and Sale entered herein and dated April 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will New York 10019, Attorneys for Plaintiff Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand sell at public auction at the Bronx Referee will sell at public auction at the 25, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will Concourse, Bronx, NY on March 5, sell at public auction at the Bronx Supreme Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on LEGAL NOTICE Supreme Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on March and being in the Borough and County of 5, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, March 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on March the Bronx, City and State of New York, known as 2263 Creston Avenue, Bronx, NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the County of Bronx, COURT COUNTY OF BRONX bounded and described as follows: Borough of Bronx, City and State of NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel lying and being in the Borough and BEGINNING at a point on the easterly of land, with the buildings and FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE County of Bronx, City and State of New New York, known and designated on the ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A side of Bryant Avenue, distant 80 feet City of New York Tax Map as Block improvements thereon erected, situate, York, bounded and described as northwardly from the corner formed by lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND follows: BEGINNING at a point on the 2663 Lot 28. EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE the intersection of the said easterly side Said premises known as 1270 County of Bronx, City and State of New southerly side of Chatterton Avenue, of Bryant Avenue with the northerly side UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, distant 235.32 feet easterly from the BOSTON ROAD, BRONX, NY, for York, Block 3171 and Lot 29. of 172nd Street; being a plot 100 feet by Approximate amount of judgment is Plaintiff AGAINST ELENA ALMONTE corner formed by the intersection of the information only AKA ELENA A. ALMONTE and JUAN E. 20 feet by 100 feet by 20 feet. Approximate amount of lien $601,091.79 plus interest and costs. southerly side of Chatterton Avenue with Said premises known as 1518 Premises will be sold subject to PUELLO, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant the easterly side of Virginia Avenue; $12,939.25 plus interest & costs. to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale BRYANT AVENUE, BRONX, NY Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # being a plot 103.06 feet by 25 feet by Approximate amount of lien 35171/13. duly dated January 09, 2018 I, the 103.06 feet by 25 feet. Block 3787 Lot provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms undersigned Referee will sell at public $470,683.50 plus interest & costs. of Sale. Philip W. Coleman, Esq., Referee 16 Premises will be sold subject to Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, auction at the Bronx County Said premises known as 1942 Index Number 260163/2014. Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms Daniel Cassidy, ESQ., Referee LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, CHATTERTON AVENUE, BRONX, NY of Sale. Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Room 600 (Ground Floor), Bronx, on Approximate amount of lien Rosenberg & Estis P.C. March 05, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises If the sale is set aside for any Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Plaintiff $713,887.34 plus interest & costs. reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall Cash will not be accepted. known as 860 EAST 175TH STREET, Premises will be sold subject to 733 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017

62 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 BTR First to cross Throgs Neck Bridge were on bicycles

It was a cold and blustery Johnny was delighted that he’d the fi rst group to drive across morning long before sunrise miss a day of school and his fa- the new bridge. Angelo and when John McNamara Sr. ther simply said “why?” that it Mamie Mastrarrigo were cel- awoke his fourteen year old was still very early and he had ebrating their wedding anni- son, Johnny, telling him to get plenty of time to get ready for versary on the 11th so it was a ready for an adventurous trek school. He was crestfallen as a good way to begin the day with across the East River. day off from classes was a key a fond memory that would last They both dressed appro- two g’s until the bridge was Clinton’s, a local family, is be- part of the grand adventure. a lifetime. priately and coated their faces built and one g was lost. That’s lieved to have snapped a pic- John Sr. went off to work and Only two lone cyclists, how- with Vaseline as they set out why the Throggs Neck Houses ture of the father and son team John Jr. went off to school and ever, could boast of the grand- on their bicycles. John Sr. was (projects) and the local United still smeared with Vaseline as both had a story to tell of a once est of experiences by being the on what he referred to as his States Post Offi ce branch use they journeyed back to Edge- in a lifetime adventure. fi rst to cross the new 13,400’ “plasma bike” because he paid two g’s. Both were here long water Park. Many locals were already suspension bridge on that cold for it over a period of time by before the bridge along with a When they arrived home lined up waiting to be among blustery morning. selling his blood. host of businesses that have re- It was a 1953 Armstrong tained the original spelling. with four speeds and his son The date was January 11, pedaled his 1958 three-speed 1961 and that year would hold Humber. They winked as they other memories for Johnny as passed the guard shack where he was deployed to Vietnam on arrangements had already January 11, 1968 and returned been made for the sentry to be stateside on January 11, 1969. looking the other way as they Both he and his father, by the passed quietly and quickly into way, served in the First Army the darkness. and both were in the Pacifi c. The privilege of being the John Sr. served in the Philip- fi rst to cross the new span was pines during World War II and REPRINTED FROM 1-20-2011 to be a memory of a lifetime. had some fascinating tales to The sun still wasn’t up and no tell. one was about to watch as the When father and son re- two lone cyclists pedaled their turned from their trip across The late Ron Schliessman took this photograph of the opening of the Throgs Neck Bridge on January 11, 1961. way to Queens, the fi rst to cross the bridge and back, they no- The large white building on the right is the Bronx Beach and Pool. Notice the long line of cars waiting to be the Throgs Neck Bridge. ticed that the workmen were among the fi rst to cross the new span and create a life-time memory and a few bragging rights. Only John The spelling of Throggs just setting up for the ribbon- McNamara and his son, Johnny, however, could claim to be the fi rst to cross the new bridge hours before it Neck, by the way, always had cutting ceremony. One of the offi cially opened.

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE County Courthouse, 851 Grand administrators, trustees, devisees, Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors Court of the State of New York, County of Bronx, dated January 10, 2018. SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF York on March 26, 2018 at 2:00PM, and successors in interest, and BRONX BRONX premises known as 189A West generally all persons having or claiming Dated: January 23, 2018 CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff - NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Kingsbridge Road, Unit 189A-3, Bronx, under, by or through said defendant who against- FAREEDAH GARCIA, GLORIA Plaintiff against NY 10463. All that certain plot piece or may be deceased, by purchase, New Rochelle, NY BOOSE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to ANTOINETTE GREGORY, parcel of land, with the buildings and inheritance, lien or otherwise of any MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale JEFFERSON GREGORY, et al improvements erected, situate, lying and right, title or interest in and to the LLC being in the City, Borough & County of entered herein and dated September Defendant(s). premises described in the complaint By: /s/______20, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will Pursuant to a Judgment of Bronx and State of NY, Block 3256 Lot herein, and their respective husbands, 1103. Approximate amount of judgment SONIA J. BAEZ, ESQ. sell at public auction at the Bronx Foreclosure and Sale entered on wives or widows, if any, and each and Attorneys for Plaintiff $308,736.16 plus interest and costs. every person not specifically named Supreme Courthouse, Room 600, 851 October 5, 2017. 145 Huguenot Street, Suite 210 Premises will be sold subject to who may be entitled to or claim to have Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on March I, the undersigned Referee will sell at New Rochelle, NY 10801 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, public auction at the Bronx County provisions of filed Judgment Index# any right, title or interest in the property lying and being in the Borough and Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, 35869/2014E. described in the verifi ed complaint; all of 914-636-8900 County of Bronx, City and State of New Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 26th day Only cash or certifi ed funds payable whom and whose names and places of 914-636-8901 facsimile York, bounded and described as of March, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises to the Referee will be accepted as a residence unknown, and cannot after File # 16-302601 follows: BEGINNING at the corner described as follows: All that certain deposit in the amount of ten percent of diligent inquiry be ascertained by the HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN formed by the intersection of the plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, the purchase price. Plaintiff, ET AL Defendants. FORECLOSURE westerly side of Intervale Avenue with lying and being in the Borough and Larry A. Arias, Esq., Referee TO THE ABOVE-NAMED NEW YORK STATE LAW Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC the southerly side of Freeman Street; County of Bronx, City and State of New DEFENDANTS: REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU being a plot 102.49 feet by 16.37 feet by York. Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE 99.58 feet by 36.50 feet. Said premises known as 1122 Fox answer the Complaint in this action and FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE Rochester, New York 14624 to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Said premises known as 1299 Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10459. READ IT CAREFULLY. INTERVALE AVENUE, BRONX, NY (Block: 2719, Lot: 39). (877) 759-1835 Complaint is not served with this SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT Approximate amount of lien Approximate amount of lien $ Dated: February 1, 2018- #94135 Summons, to serve a notice of $558,953.04 plus interest & costs. 547,845.36 plus interest and costs. appearance on the attorneys for the YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING Premises will be sold subject to Premises will be sold subject to LEGAL NOTICE Plaintiff within 20 days after the service YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms provisions of fi led judgment and terms of of this Summons, exclusive of the day of RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND service (or within 30 days after service COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE of Sale. sale. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE is complete if this Summons is not If the sale is set aside for any Index No. 381194-11. Garry OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF BRONX ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR personally delivered to you within the reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall Boucher, Esq., Referee. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC HOME. PLEASE READ THE State of New York). In case of your be entitled only to a return of the deposit McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT failure to appear or answer, judgment paid. The Purchaser shall have no Attorney(s) for Plaintiff COMPANY, CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD will be taken against you by default for further recourse against the Mortgagor, 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 V. IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN the relief demanded in the Complaint. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s New Rochelle, New York 10801 IVAN MERLE, ET AL. NOTICE ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL attorney. (914) 636-8900 NOTICE OF SALE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON Index Number 380314/2014. (REFEREE WILL NOT ACCEPT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN YOUR HOME HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. DANIEL PADERNACHT, ESQ., CASH AT THE SALE)!!! pursuant to a Final Judgment of IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND Referee Foreclosure dated July 17, 2017, and THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY ASSISTANCE. David A. Gallo & Associates LLP entered in the Offi ce of the Clerk of the SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER The State encourages you to Attorney(s) for Plaintiff County of Bronx, wherein NATIONSTAR ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE 99 Powerhouse Road, First Floor, LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION become informed about your options in MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 MORTGAGE COMPANY is the Plaintiff foreclosure. THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING File# 4722.983 SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF and IVAN MERLE, ET AL. are the In addition to seeking assistance AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE BRONX Defendant(s). I, the undersigned from an attorney or legal aid offi ce, there ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST AND THE Referee will sell at public auction at the are government agencies and non-profi t DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS BRONX COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 851 ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE organizations that you may contact for COLLATERAL AGENT AND GRAND CONCOURSE ROOM 600, YOUR HOME. information about possible options, CUSTODIAN, Plaintiffs -against- MARIA BRONX, NY 10451, on March 12, 2018 SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO including trying to work with your lender LEGAL NOTICE LOPEZ, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to at 2:00PM, premises known as 1234 TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE during this process. a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale NOBLE AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10472: IS PENDING FOR FURTHER To locate an entity near you, you SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF entered herein on April 20, 2017, I, the Block 3760, Lot 26: INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER BRONX undersigned Referee will sell at public ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE may call the toll-free helpline maintained THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT GOSHEN MORTGAGE LLC AS auction at the Bronx Supreme OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, by the New York State Banking YOUR PROPERTY. SEPARATE TRUSTEE FOR GDBT I Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand LYING AND BEING IN THE BOROUGH Department at 1-877-BANK-NYS SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR TRUST 2011-1, Plaintiff -against- Concourse, Bronx, NY on March 5, AND COUNTY OF BRONX, CITY AND (1-877-226-5697) or visit the MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT VEROLD L. WILTSHIRE a/k/a VEROLD 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying STATE OF NEW YORK department’s website at STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. WILTSHIRE and DELORES L. and being in the Borough of the Bronx, Premises will be sold subject to WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. YOU MUST RESPOND BY WILTSHIRE, et al Defendant(s). County of Bronx, City and State of New provisions of filed Judgment Index # SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure York, known and designated as Block 35952/2015E. Lorna A. McGregor, Esq. ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO and Sale dated January 16, 2018 and 2675 and Lot 24 on the Bronx County - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. entered on January 23, 2018, I, the Tax Assessment Map. Merchants Concourse, Suite 106, AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE You have the right to stay in your home undersigned Referee will sell at public Said premises known as 689 Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys COURT. during the foreclosure process. You are auction at the Bronx Supreme PROSPECT AVENUE, BRONX, NY for Plaintiff. Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand Approximate amount of lien THE OBJECT of the above not required to leave your home unless Concourse, Bronx, NY on March 12, $6,415.69 plus interest & costs. captioned action is to foreclose a and until your property is sold at auction 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying Premises will be sold subject to LEGAL NOTICE Mortgage to secure $83,193.10 and pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and being in the Borough and County of provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms interest, recorded in the Office of the and sale. Regardless of whether you Bronx, City and State of New York, of Sale. Index No. 32082/2017E City Register of the City of New York on choose to remain in your home, YOU Date Filed: 1/24/2018 April 23, 2004, in CRFN bounded and described as follows: Index Number 310662/2011. ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF STEVEN I. LUBOWITZ, ESQ., SUPPLEMENTALSUMMONS WITH 2004000252512, covering premises BEGINNING at a point on the southerly YOUR PROPERTY and pay your taxes side of Homer avenue, distant 200 feet Referee NOTICE known as 2059 Mc Graw Avenue a/k/a Phillips Lytle LLP MORTGAGED PREMISES: 2059 McGraw Avenue Apartment 3G, Bronx, in accordance with state and local law. westerly from the corner formed by the FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS intersection of the southerly side of Attorney(s) for Plaintiffs MC GRAW AVENUE A/K/A 2059 New York 10462 - BLOCK LOT IN Be careful of people who approach Homer Avenue with the westerly side of 28 East Main Street, Suite 1400, MCGRAW AVENUE APARTMENT 3G, WHICH INDEXED: BLOCK 3938 LOT Castle Hill Avenue; being a plot 100 feet Rochester, NY 14614 BRONX, NEW YORK 10462. 3133. you with offers to “save” your home. by 37 feet 6 inches by 100 feet by 37 BL #: 3938-3133. The relief sought in the within action There are individuals who watch for feet 6 inches. Block: 3610 Lot: 54 Plaintiff designates BRONX County is a fi nal judgment directing the sale of notices of foreclosure actions in order to Said premises known as 2152 as the place of trial based on the the premises described above to satisfy unfairly profit from a homeowner’s HOMER AVENUE, BRONX, NY LEGAL NOTICE location of the mortgaged premises in the debt secured by the Mortgage distress. You should be extremely Approximate amount of lien this action. described above. The Plaintiff also careful about any such promises and SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE seeks a defi ciency judgment against the $32,622.31 plus interest & costs. any suggestions that you pay them a fee BRONX OF NEW YORK: Defendant and for any debt secured by Premises will be sold subject to or sign over your deed. State law provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff COUNTY OF BRONX said Mortgage which is not satisfi ed by AGAINST U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A. AS the proceeds of the sale of said requires anyone offering such services of Sale. for profi t to enter into a contract which Index Number 32781/2016E. Ana Reyes a/k/a Ana L. Reyes; et TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER premises. FRANK LOMBARDI, ESQ., Referee al., Defendant(s) PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, TO the Defendant ANDRES ANTON fully describes the services they will Jeffrey A. Kosterich, LLC Pursuant to a Judgment of -against- A/K/A ANDRES C. ANTON, the perform and fees they will charge, and Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June ANDRES ANTON A/K/A ANDRES foregoing Supplemental Summons with which prohibits them from taking any 68 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Tuckahoe, 12, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will C. ANTON, if they be living, and if they Notice is served upon you by publication money from you until they have NY 10707 sell at public auction at the at the Bronx be dead, the respective heirs at law, pursuant to an Order of the Hon. completed all such promised services. next of kin, distributees, executors, Lucindo Suarez, J.S.C. of the Supreme

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be entered against you, unless the SOLUTIONS, INC., judgment against you by default for the 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 LEGAL NOTICE Defendant obtained a bankruptcy Plaintiff, relief demanded in the Complaint. In the Rochester, New York 14614 discharge and such other or further -vs- event that a defi ciency balance remains Telephone No. (585) 232-7400 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE relief as may be just and equitable. MICHELLE DIXON; THE HEIRS AT from the sale proceeds, a judgment may Block: 2870 OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF BRONX LARGE OF DOLORES DIXON, be entered against you, unless the Lot: 11 OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, NOTICE deceased, and all persons who are Defendant obtained a bankruptcy NATURE AND OBJECT OF V. YOU ARE IN husbands, widows, grantees, discharge and such other or further ACTION NICHOLA BROWN, ET. AL. DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, relief as may be just and equitable. 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WAYNE DIXON, III; CHELSEA DIXON foreclosure proceeding against you and this action. Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Speak to an attorney or go to the C/O KATHY HERNANDEZ; UNITED fi ling the answer with the court, a default To the above named defendants: Referee will sell at public auction at the court where your case is pending for STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK judgment may be entered and you can The foregoing summons is served upon BRONX COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 851 further information on how to answer the STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION lose your home. you by publication pursuant to an order GRAND CONCOURSE ROOM 600, summons and protect your property. AND FINANCE; CAPITAL ONE BANK Speak to an attorney or go to the of HON. LIZBETH GONZALEZ, Justice BRONX, NY 10451, on March 26, 2018 Sending a payment to your (USA) N.A.; NEW YORK CITY court where your case is pending for of the SUPREME Court of the State of at 2:00PM, premises known as 3314 mortgage company will not stop this DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE- further information on how to answer the New York, dated December 22, 2017 BOUCK AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10469: foreclosure action. PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU CITY summons and protect your property. and filed along with the supporting Block 4734, Lot 50: YOU MUST RESPOND BY COLLECTOR & BRONX REDEMPTION Sending payment to your mortgage papers in the BRONX County Clerk’s ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER CENTER; NEW YORK CITY company will not stop this foreclosure Offi ce. This is an action to foreclose a OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY Mortgage. LYING AND BEING IN THE BOROUGH PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) BRONX SUPREME COURT; CRIMINAL SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel AND COUNTY OF BRONX, CITY AND AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE of land, situate, lying and being in the STATE OF NEW YORK COURT. PORTFOLIO RECOVERY PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City Premises will be sold subject to BRONX County is designated as the ASSOCIATES, LLC; “JOHN DOE” AND AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE and State of New York, bounded and provisions of filed Judgment Index # place of trial. The basis of venue is the “JANE DOE” said names being COURT. described as follows: 32153/2016E. Larry Alfonso Arias, Esq. location of the mortgaged premises. fi ctitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff These pleadings are being amended BEGINNING at a point on the - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Dated: DECEMBER 26, 2017 to designate any and all occupants of to include the Heirs at Large of Easterly side of Grand Avenue, distant TMerchants Concourse, Suite 106, ANTOINETTE PUGLIESE, ESQ. premises being foreclosed herein, DOLORES DIXON, deceased. These 432.64 feet Southerly from the corner Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP Defendants. pleadings are also being amended to formed by the intersection of the for Plaintiff. Attorneys for Plaintiff Mortgaged Premises: 1996 GRAND include Sharon Dixon, Dolores Vinson, Southerly side of Burnside Avenue with L 1400 Old Country Road Ste. C103 AVENUE, BRONX NY 10453 Wayne Dixon, III, and Chelsea Dixon, as the Easterly side of Grand Avenue; Westbury, NY 11590 TO THE ABOVE NAMED possible heirs to the estate of RUNNING THENCE Easterly at right LEGAL NOTICE Telephone No. (516) 394-6921 DEFENDANT(S): DOLORES DIXON, deceased. These angles to the Easterly side of Grand YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to pleadings are also being amended to Avenue, 90 feet; SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS NATURE AND OBJECT OF answer the Complaint in the above include United States of America, New THENCE Southerly parallel with the Index No. 35418/2015E ACTION entitled action and to serve a copy of York State Department of Taxation and Easterly side of Grand Avenue, 25 feet; SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE The object of the above action is to your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney Finance, Capital One Bank (USA), N.A., THENCE Westerly at right angles to OF NEW YORK foreclose a Mortgage held by the within twenty (20) days of the service of Bronx Supreme Court, Criminal Court of the Easterly side of Grand Avenue, 90 COUNTY OF BRONX Plaintiff and recorded in the County of this Summons, exclusive of the day of New York City and Portfolio Recovery feet; MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP, BRONX, State of New York as more service, or within thirty (30) days after Associates, LLC. THENCE Northerly along the Plaintiff, particularly described in the Complaint service of the same is complete where BRONX County is designated as the Easterly side of Grand Avenue, 25 feet -vs- herein. service is made in any manner other place of trial. The basis of venue is the to the point or place of BEGINNING. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE TO THE DEFENDANT(S), the than by personal delivery within the location of the mortgaged premises. Mortgaged Premises: 1996 Grand ESTATE OF MEDNEZE ADAMS A/K/A plaintiff makes no personal claim State. The United States of America, if Dated: July 19, 2017 Avenue, Bronx NY 10453 MEDMEZE ADAMS; UNITED STATES against you in this action. designated as a defendant in this action, Mark K. Broyles, Esq. Tax Map/Parcel ID No.: Block: 2870 OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL DESCRIPTION OF THE may answer or appear within sixty (60) FEIN SUCH & CRANE, LLP Lot: 11 of the BOROUGH of BRONX, REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK MORTGAGED PREMISES days of service hereof. Your failure to Attorneys for Plaintiff NY 10453 STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel appear or answer will result in a Offi ce and P.O. Address AND FINANCE; LIOUBOV ADAMS; of land, with the buildings and CRIMINAL COURT OF THE CITY OF improvements thereon erected, situate NEW YORK; NEW YORK CITY lying and being in the Borough and ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; County of Bronx, City and State of New NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF York, bounded and described as FINANCE PARKING VIOLATIONS follows: BUREAU CITY COLLECTOR & BRONX Find What You Are BEGINNING at a point on the REDEMPTION CENTER; “JOHN DOE Easterly side of Ely Avenue, distant #1-5” AND “JANE DOE #1-5” said 289.17 feet Northerly from the corner names being fictitious, it being the formed by the intersection of the intention of Plaintiff to designate any Northerly side of Strang Avenue with the and all occupants, tenants, persons or Easterly side of Ely Avenue; corporations, if any, having or claiming RUNNING THENCE Easterly an interest in or lien upon the premises parallel with Strang Avenue and part of Looking for being foreclosed herein, the distance through a party wall, 95 Defendants. feet; Mortgaged Premises: 4032 ELY RUNNING THENCE Northerly AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10466 parallel with Ely Avenue, 18 feet; TO THE ABOVE NAMED RUNNING THENCE Westerly DEFENDANT(S): parallel with Strang Avenue and part of YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to the distance through a party wall, 95 answer the Complaint in the above feet to the Easterly side of Ely Avenue; Right Here in entitled action and to serve a copy of RUNNING THENCE Southerly along your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney the Easterly side of Ely Avenue, 18 feet within twenty (20) days of the service of to the point or place of BEGINNING. this Summons, exclusive of the day of Premises: 4032 ELY AVENUE, service, or within thirty (30) days after BRONX, NY 10466 service of the same is complete where Tax Map/Parcel ID No.: Block: 4979 service is made in any manner other Lot: 11 than by personal delivery within the Our classifi ed

State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) LEGAL NOTICE days of service hereof. Your failure to appear or answer will result in a SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS judgment against you by default for the Index No. 35489/2013E relief demanded in the Complaint. In the STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Pages event that a deﬁ ciency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may BRONX RESIDENTIAL CREDIT

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YOU MUST RESPOND BY payment to the mortgage company will LEGAL NOTICE SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER EDUARDO ENRIQUE SOTO AKA EDUARDO E. SOTO; LUIS SOTO AS not stop the foreclosure action. YOU ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) BENEFICIARY TO THE ESTATE OF Defendants EDUARDO ENRIQUE SOTO AKA COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE Index No. 381318/09 AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF Index: 35007/2014E SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE COURT. EDUARDO E. SOTO; EDUARDO FILED: 2/5/18 SOTO AS BENEFICIARY TO THE (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING OF NEW YORK BRONX County is designated as the THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. SUPPLEMENTALSUMMONS COUNTY OF BRONX place of trial. The basis of venue is the ESTATE OF EDUARDO ENRIQUE Plaintiff designates Bronx County as SOTO AKA EDUARDO E. SOTO; We are attempting to collect a debt. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, location of the mortgaged premises. Any information obtained will be used the place of trial. Venue is based upon NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Dated: JANUARY 10, 2018 UNKNOWN HEIRS AND the County in which the mortgaged DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF for that purpose. The foregoing Plaintiff, VICTOR SPINELLI, ESQ. summons is served upon you by premises is situated. -vs- FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP EDUARDO ENRIQUE SOTO AKA TO THE ABOVE NAMED EDUARDO E. SOTO, any and all publication pursuant to an order of the BRONX COUNTY PUBLIC Attorneys for Plaintiff Honorable Lucindo Suarez, J.S.C. dated DEFENDANT(S): ADMINISTRATOR, AS 1400 Old Country Road Ste. C103 persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to or who may claim to have an interest in, January 31, 2018. The object of this ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE Westbury, NY 11590 action is to foreclose a mortgage and answer the Complaint in this action and OF JUNIOR POLANCO A/K/A JUNIOR Telephone No. (516) 394-6921 or general or specifi c lien upon the real to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the property described in this action; such covering the premises known as 311 TOMAS POLANCO PEREZ; JESSICA NATURE AND OBJECT OF East 169th Street, Bronx, NY 10456 Complaint is not served with this HERNANDEZ; RAYMOND POLANCO; ACTION unknown persons being herein Summons, to serve a Notice of generally described and intended to be located at Block 2783 Lot 85 Dated: ANTHONY POLANCO; UNKNOWN The object of the above action is to February 7, 2018 and fi led February 8, Appearance on the attorneys for the HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF JUNIOR foreclose a Mortgage held by the included in the following designation, plaintiff within twenty (20) days after namely: the wife, widow, husband, 2018. Pincus Law Group, PLLC, Renee POLANCO A/K/A JUNIOR TOMAS Plaintiff and recorded in the County of J. Aragona, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff service of this Summons, exclusive of POLANCO PEREZ; JPMORGAN BRONX, State of New York as more widower, heirs at law, next of kin, the day of service; or within thirty (30) descendants, executors, administrators, 425 RXR Plaza Uniondale, NY 11556, CHASE BANK, N.A.; NEW YORK CITY particularly described in the Complaint 516-699-8902 days after service is complete if this ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; herein. devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, Summons is not personally delivered to NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF TO THE DEFENDANT(S), except committees, lienors, and assignees of you within the State of New York; or FINANCE PARKING VIOLATIONS BRONX COUNTY PUBLIC such deceased, any and all persons within sixty (60) days if it is the United BUREAU; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADMINISTRATOR, AS deriving interest in or lien upon, or title LEGAL NOTICE States of America. In case of your ADJUDICATION BUREAU; CRIMINAL ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE to said real property by, through or failure to appear or answer, judgment COURT OF THE CITY TRANSIT OF JUNIOR POLANCO A/K/A JUNIOR under them, or either of them, and their SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE will be taken against you by default for ADJUDICATION BUREAU; CRIMINAL TOMAS POLANCO PEREZ; the plaintiff respective wives, widows, husbands, OF NEW YORK the relief demanded in the Complaint. COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; makes no personal claim against you in widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, COUNTY OF BRONX NOTICE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O this action. descendants, executors, administrators, U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW TO THE DEFENDANT(S), except devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, LSF9 Master Participation Trust YOUR HOME YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF BRONX COUNTY PUBLIC committees, lienors and assigns, all of Plaintiff, If you do not respond to this TAXATION AND FINANCE; MARIA ADMINISTRATOR, AS whom and whose names, except as -against- summons and complaint by serving a FIGUEROA; LUIS FIGUEROA; KAIRI ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE stated, are unknown to plaintiff; STACIE Darrell Walton as heir to the Estate copy of the answer on the attorney for SIMMONS; RACHEL ISRAEL; OF JUNIOR POLANCO A/K/A JUNIOR FERREYRA C/O NEW YORK CITY of James Walton, James Walton’s the mortgage company who filed this MARLENE RIVERA; HENBERTO TOMAS POLANCO PEREZ: HUMAN RESOURCES respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, foreclosure proceeding against you and RIVERA; “JOHN DOE #1-5” AND IF, AND ONLY IF, you have received ADMINISTRATION; STATE OF NEW distributees, executors, administrators, fi ling the answer with the court, a default “JANE DOE #1-5” said names being or will receive a Bankruptcy Discharge YORK DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, judgment may be entered and you can fi ctitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff Order which includes this debt, the AND FINANCE;CRIMINAL COURT OF lienors, creditors, and successors in lose your home. to designate any and all occupants, plaintiff is solely attempting to enforce its THE CITY OF NEW YORK; BRONX interest and generally all persons having Speak to an attorney or go to the tenants, persons or corporations, if any, mortgage lien rights in the subject real SUPREME COURT; CITY OF NEW or claiming under, by or through said court where your case is pending for having or claiming an interest in or lien property and makes no personal claim YORK DEPARTMENT OF defendant who may be deceased, by further information on how to answer the upon the premises being foreclosed against you. In that event, nothing TRANSPORTATION PARKING purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, summons and protect your property. herein, contained in these or any papers served VIOLATIONS BUREAU; CITY OF NEW any right, title or interest in the real Sending a payment to your Defendants. or fi led in this action will be an attempt YORK ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL property described in the complaint mortgage company will not stop this Mortgaged Premises: 1269 to collect from you or to find you BOARD; CITY OF NEW YORK herein, Successor Trustee of the Walton foreclosure action. COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BRONX, personally liable for the discharged debt. TRANSIT AUTHORITY TRANSIT Family Trust’s if living and if any be YOU MUST RESPOND BY NY 10472 DESCRIPTION OF THE ADJUDICATION BUREAU; INTERNAL dead, any and all persons who are SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER TO THE ABOVE NAMED MORTGAGED PREMISES REVENUE SERVICE-UNITED STATES spouses, widows, grantees, ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE DEFENDANT(S): ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel OF AMERICA; SECRETARY OF mortgagees, lienor, heirs, devisees, PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to of land, with the buildings and HOUSING AND URBAN distributees, or successors in interest of AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE answer the Complaint in the above improvements thereon erected, situate DEVELOPMENT, Defendants-Index no. such of the above as may be dead, and COURT. entitled action and to serve a copy of lying and being in the Borough and 32459/2016E. Original filed with Clerk their spouses, heirs, devisees, Dated: Bayshore, New York your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney County of Bronx, City and State of New 6/7/2016 Plaintiff designates Bronx distributees and successors in interest, February 2, 2018 within twenty (20) days of the service of York, bounded and described as County as the place of trial. The Basis of all of whom and whose names and FRENKEL, LAMBERT, WEISS, this Summons, exclusive of the day of follows: Venue is that the subject action is places of residences are unknown to WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP service, or within thirty (30) days after BEGINNING at a point on the situated in Bronx County Premises: 311 Plaintiff, New York State Department of BY: Linda P. Manfredi service of the same is complete where westerly side of Commonwealth East 169th Street, Bronx, NY 10456 TO Taxation and Finance, New York City Attorneys for Plaintiff service is made in any manner other Avenue, distant 225 feet southerly from THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: Environmental Control Board, New York 53 Gibson Street than by personal delivery within the the corner formed by the intersection of YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to City Parking Violations Bureau, New Bay Shore, New York 11706 State. The United States of America, if the southerly side of East 172nd Street answer the Complaint in this action and York City Transit Adjudication Bureau, (631) 969-3100 designated as a defendant in this action, with westerly side of Commonwealth to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the United States of America-Internal Our File No.: 01-067192-F00 may answer or appear within sixty (60) Avenue; Complaint is not served with this Revenue Service, days of service hereof. Your failure to RUNNING THENCE Westerly Summons, to serve a notice of appear or answer will result in a parallel with the East 172nd Street, 100 appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) judgment against you by default for the feet; within 20 days after the service of this relief demanded in the Complaint. In the THENCE southerly parallel with Summons, exclusive of the day of event that a defi ciency balance remains Commonwealth Avenue, 25 feet; service (or within 30 days after the from the sale proceeds, a judgment may service is complete if this Summons is SAVE THENCE Easterly again parallel with be entered against you, unless the East 172nd Street and part of the not personally delivered to you within Defendant obtained a bankruptcy distance through a party wall, 100 feet the State of New York); the United discharge and such other or further to the Westerly side of Commonwealth States of America may appear or answer within 60 days of service hereof; MONEY relief as may be just and equitable. Avenue; and NOTICE RUNNING THENCE northerly along and in case of your failure to appear or YOU ARE IN the westerly side of Commonwealth answer, judgment will be taken against DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME Avenue, 25 feet to the point or place of you by default for the relief demanded in If you do not respond to this BEGINNING. the Complaint. This Supplemental summons and complaint by serving a Premises: 1269 COMMONWEALTH Summons is fi led pursuant to Order of copy of the answer on the attorney for AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10472 the court dated January 23, 2018. the mortgage company who filed this Tax Map/Parcel ID No.: Block: 3784 NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF foreclosure proceeding against you and Lot: 34 LOSING YOUR HOME - If you do not fi ling the answer with the court, a default respond to this summons and complaint judgment may be entered and you can by serving a copy of the answer on the lose your home. attorney for the mortgage company who Speak to an attorney or go to the LEGAL NOTICE fi led this foreclosure proceeding against BY SHOPPING court where your case is pending for you and fi ling the answer with the court, further information on how to answer the SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS- a default judgment may be entered and summons and protect your property. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF you can lose your home. Speak to an IN OUR Sending a payment to your NEW YORK, COUNTY OF BRONX - attorney or go to the court where your mortgage company will not stop this BANK OF AMERICA N.A., Plaintiff, case is pending for further information foreclosure action. against WENDY SOTO AS on how to answer the summons and CLASSIFIEDS BENEFICIARY TO THE ESTATE OF protect your property. Sending a

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72 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 BTR CATHARINE’S CHEERLEADERS WIN GOLD AND BRONZE AT NATIONALS

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 73 Yankees’ Third Annual ‘Star Wars Night’ May 4 Tickets for individual Pinstripe Pass: Starting at Suite, Champions Suite, Delta Yankees games at Yankee $15 for select games and avail- SKY360° Suite, Jim Beam Stadium will be made available for every 2018 regular Suite, Field MVP, Ford Field able to the public through an season home game, the Pin- MVP Club and Audi Yankees exclusive Mastercard pre- stripe Pass ticket is a general Club. Pinstripe Pass tickets on-sale online at yankees. admission standing room only are also excluded from this com and yankeesbeisbol.com, ticket which also includes one ticket special. Tickets may be and via Ticketmaster phone drink (choices include a 12 oz. purchased ONLY on the day at (877) 469-9849 and Ticket- domestic beer for those age 21 of the game, beginning at the master TTY at (800) 943-4327 and over with valid ID, a Pepsi time of that game’s fi rst gate through Sunday, February 25, product or a bottle of Poland opening, at Yankee Stadium at 10 p.m. During the Master- Spring water). Fans purchas- Ticket Windows, adjacent to card pre-on-sale, all fans can ing a Pinstripe Pass will be Gate 4. purchase tickets using their able to enjoy the game from * The term “Premium Mastercard and the offer code non-assigned standing room Game(s)” is defi ned as the MC18. For more information, locations throughout the Sta- Opening Day game, the Old- visitwww.yankees.com/price- dium or at any of the social Timers’ Day game, and all less. gathering locations, includ- home games played against Fans purchasing tickets ing the Masterpass Batter’s the Boston Red Sox and New during the on-sale referred Eye Deck, Frank’s RedHot York Mets, and such other to above can take advantage Terrace, Toyota Terrace, Bud- games during the regular of the ‘Mastercard Preferred weiser Party Decks and AT&T season, as may be designated Pricing’ program. When fans Sports Lounge (featuring Di- as Premium Games, on no purchase individual game recTV service). Pinstripe less than seven days’ notice, tickets using their Master- Pass quantities and prices no later than the fi rst day of card and the offer code MC18, will vary for each game. each month during the regu- they can receive discounted For more information re- lar season. rates in select seating catego- garding the Pinstripe Pass, All individual game ticket ries for all 2018 regular sea- visit www.yankees.com/pin- prices are subject to variable son games. stripepass. and dynamic pricing, which For those using other ac- provide fans with more price cepted methods of payment, $10 GRANDSTAND options based on changing the on-sale will begin on Mon- TICKETS: factors that affect market de- day, Februay 26, at 10 a.m. at For every 2018 regular sea- mand. yankees.com and yankees- son home game, the Yankees beisbol.com, and via Ticket- will offer $10 Grandstand SEASON TICKETS: master phone only at (877) 469- Tickets in select Grandstand Yankees season ticket 9849 and Ticketmaster TTY at locations. 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Tickets day of the game, subject to when accompanied by an INDIVIDUAL GAME SUITES: kees will host their third an- for Mastercard $5 Games may availability. adult (18 and older), are eli- Yankee Stadium Individ- nual ‘Star Wars Night,’ which be purchased in advance or on gible for half-price tickets in ual Game Suites are available will take place on Friday, May the day of the game. SENIOR CITIZEN GAMES designated seating locations on a per-game basis or in fl ex 4. The fi rst 40,000 fans in atten- For a complete list of ticket Citizens (60 and older) can for Saturday, Sunday and se- packs. Suite capacities range dance at the game will receive specials, including game purchase reduced-priced tick- lect weekday 1:05 p.m. home from 12 to 74 guests and can a ‘Jedi Judge’ bobblehead. For dates, seating locations, and ets for themselves and one games. Tickets may be pur- be expanded to accommodate a complete list of the Yankees’ terms and conditions, fans guest for select home games chased ONLY on the day of groups of up to 382 people. 2018 promotional items, visit should visitwww.yankees. during the 2018 season. Any the game at Yankee Stadium For more information, please www.yankees.com/promo- com/ticketspecials. Fans with additional guest(s) must pay Ticket Windows, adjacent to contact Yankees Premium by tions. questions may call (212) YAN- full price for his/her ticket(s). Gate 4. phone at (718) 508-3955 or via KEES (212-926-5337) or email Tickets may be purchased email at premium@yankees. SINGLE-GAME TICKET [email protected] ONLY on the day of the game, MILITARY PERSONNEL com. INITIATIVES FOR 2018: note that all ticket specials beginning two hours before TICKET SPECIAL In a continuing effort to are subject to availability. 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74 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 BTR Toro twins arrested after going too far with online game From page 1

Christian was arrested on Wednes- day, January 31 for allegedly raping the same female student on two occa- (l-r) Nathalia Fernandez, Gene DeFrancis, Assemblyman Luis Sepúlveda and Patrick Delices. sions. Photos courtesy of the Fernandez, De Francis, Sepúlveda, and Delices campaigns While investigating the rape, law enforcement learned from students that Christian had allegedly paid at least two students approximately $50 Candidates confi rmed for an hour to break apart fi reworks to extract their gunpowder. Law enforcement also found a di- April 24’s special elections ary that had entries of an operation From page 1 with the code name ‘Flash.’ the area since 2012, having been re- Christian Tyler Photo courtesy of Facebook A cybercrime task force had also dent, born and raised and currently elected three times. recovered hidden digital devices and still residing in Allerton. “Judge me on what I do for the media from the twins. His background in civic and community,” said Sepúlveda, who Terror charges have not been fi led community engagement, as well as added he has never turned away any yet against the brothers. commitment to his hometown and constituent, even if they are from out- Christian has also been charged neighbors were the reasons he was side the borough. “Anyone can tell with one count of unlawfully manu- persuaded to run. you we’re one of the hardest working facturing a destructive device and De Francis is the founder and for- offi ces.” one count of distribution of explosive mer president of the Allerton Inter- Sepúlveda’s planned agenda will materials to a minor. national Merchants Association and be based on his current agenda as Tyler is charged with one count also served in the United States Navy an assemblyman, setting a huge pri- of unlawfully manufacturing a de- for fi ve years. ority on education for youth, crimi- structive device. “It’s not about politics, it’s about nal justice reform, and advocating Authorities said the investigation the community,” said DeFrancis, for middle and working class fami- is ongoing. who said if elected, he hopes he can lies. A motive has not been determined, bridge the conversation between the Also in the running for senate is however offi cials communicated that two major parties in Albany to make Patrick Delices, a politician, activist, Tyler Toro Courtesy of Facebook there is no credible threat to NYC. community decisions top priority. public intellectual and college pro- “The answer isn’t government, it’s fessor in the Department of Africana us.” and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies at DeFrancis explained his agenda is Hunter College, who just last year ran prioritized in layers, the fi rst in edu- for the 17th City Council District. Toro Brothers were involved cation and healthcare, like tackling Born and raised in the south the drug addiction epidemic and ad- Bronx, Delices said he is running for vocating for mental health. offi ce because he wants to see better in Dark Web video play The second layer of his agenda is representation and service for the advocating for small businesses and people of the area he calls home. veterans affairs. “The Democratic Party has failed BY ALEX MITCHELL The 32nd Senate which encom- you,” said Delices, who mentioned The phrase ‘Under The Full Moon The Small Ones Will Know Ter- passes Parkchester, Castle Hill, his disapproval of the plans to build a ror,’ has a direct connection to the twitter account @ZEAUX_CXT. Soundview, West Farms, Morrisania, prison in the south Bronx. “Stop set- That Twitter, along with linked accounts were an ‘alternate real- Melrose, Concourse Village, Hunts tling for less.” ity game’ (ARG) that the Toro’s were likely playing. Point, Longwood, Unionport, Cro- Delices explained he would tackle The game’s creator, who’s on Facebook as Äma Amon of Port- tona Park East and Bronx River, was several issues simultaneaously. land, OR, published a detailed explanation of the account on mul- formerly represented by now Coun- One of his top priorities, however, tiple platforms, including ZEAUX’s Twitter. cilman Ruben Diaz, Sr. is economic empowerment of the “I have no desire to waste the authorities’ time on what was es- The vacancy is offi cially being south Bronx through job creation, sentially an art project with the added intention of bringing atten- chased by Democrat-backed, Assem- job training and mentorship among tion to a truly lecherous internet fad,” said Amon. blyman Luis Sepúlveda and Republi- other facets. Amon, also known as ‘PK’, titled the ARG as ‘PK17.’ can-backed, Patrick Delices. Other issues he would like to ad- PK17 coded clues to a series of historical conspiracies through Sepúlveda’s current 87th Assem- dress are improving the school sys- a random scrambling of letter sequences, inverted colors, symbols, bly District, which covers Castle Hill, tem, advocating for better public cryptic videos and handwritten notes which took players from plat- West Farms, Parkchester, Van Nest transit, and improving relations be- form to platform in an effort to ‘win the game.’ and Park Stratton, sits mostly within tween the community and law en- Essentially, it was a playable version of ‘The Da Vinci Code,’ only 32nd Senate District, and served as forcement. much, much darker. one of the reasons he decided to run The special election for these two Themes of the ARG were: serial killers, the Finder’s Cult, child for the senate seat, according to the seats will be held on Tuesday, April abuse, torture, cannibalism, worship of the Roman god Saturn, cod- assemblyman, who has represented 24. ing, MK-Ultra government mind control and other conspiracy theories. “I used true crime, psychological horror for atmosphere and ci- Call 718.260.2555 phers which worked as breadcrumbs to lead people to the various topics covered in the ARG,” said Amon. “In the age of social media it’s not enough to simply post links. car You have to metaphorically grab someone by the shirt,” Amon ..to sell your in our added. 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76 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2018 BTR Art program to deﬁ ne, engage culture in Morrisania

BY SARAH VALENZUELA youth and other community On Thursday, February 8, members. the NYC Department of Cul- The assessment will show- tural affairs announced a case the diversity of the differ- program, Building Commu- ent cultures that make up the nity Capacity, would launch neighborhood, and the story in three additional neighbor- and state of the arts in Morri- hoods citywide. sania. One of these neighborhoods “It’s not just fi nding places has been selected right in the of beautifi cation, but to bring heart of the south Bronx, in communities together at the Morrisania. same time so that this is a The program’s strategy stakeholder lead process,” said was to use cultural nonprof- Tim Lord, co-executive direc- its and community-based de- tor of DreamYard. Part of the assessment process is mapping out Morrisania, which WHEDco has done on a block by block basis. velopment organizations to DreamYard is an arts and Photo courtesy of WHEDco strengthen the role of culture social justice program in the in neighborhoods through the borough that partners with arts, according to DCA. families, youth and schools to pacity could support Morrisa- at is bringing back lost music for something else,” continued “A vibrant cultural life is help build successful future nia local families, youth, and spaces to the Morrisania area, McLean who also said they essential to healthy neighbor- leaders through the arts, ac- artists. as defi ned by research done want to assess the history of hoods,” said Tom Finkelpearl, cording to Lord. The result will be a commu- by Dr. Mark Naison of Ford- music in the area and how it DCA commissioner. “This could have just been nity-driven action plan to use ham University, folklorist El- has infl uenced the culture of WHEDco and DreamYard survey driven research, but we the arts to address local cul- ena Martinez, and others over Morrisania. Project Inc, who’ve worked to- wanted it to also be a creative tural and community needs. ten years ago, according to The full assessment and gether before in Morrisania, one,” said Lord, who explained WHEDco, a community- McLean. creation of the action plan is were the two grantees selected DreamYard will have an artist based nonprofi t, which has “The Bronx is the birth- expected to take about fi ve to work jointly on this project working side by side with their operated in the Bronx for 25 place of so many music forms months to complete, according in the Bronx. high school interns to create a years, has focused on building and this neighborhood was to McLean and Lord. As part of the fi rst phase of physical cultural asset map of and strengthening commu- once the home of many of “People from all over the the program, the two organi- Morrisania to help defi ne the nities and economic develop- those musical institutions,” world come to this borough zations will do a neighborhood neighborhood’s history. ment, according to WHEDco said McLean. with different traditions and asset and cultural inventory, After the initial research, vice president of Community “The physical evidence of there’s a need to provide spaces and conduct a research-based the teams, working with the Development, Kerry McLean. the places where these musi- for people to celebrate these cultural assessment in col- community, will identify One of the arts aspects cal styles got their start are cultures and creatively express laboration with local artists, where increased cultural ca- WHEDco said they are looking here, but are now being used themselves,” said McLean. SPRING PREVIEW /0%.(/53% Saturday, February 24 & March 3 11am - 2pm 1156 Throgmorton Avenue Bronx, NY 10465 Country Club $529,000

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