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Halloween Hootenanny Teenager Murdered on By DAVID GREENE and MICHAEL BROWN JR.

Michael Beltre, a popular 17-year-old student who attended school on the Walton High School campus, was shot and killed last week near St. James Park. Last Wednesday evening, Oct. 23, just after 7 p.m., police say Michael was speaking to two in- dividuals just steps away from a McDonald’s on Jerome Avenue, just a half block away from St. James Park, when one of the two men pulled out a gun and shot him. Michael, who lived on Washington Avenue, was shot one time in the face and was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Barnabas Hospital. Friends say Michael, a junior in high school, had arrived in just two short years ago from the Dominican Republic. The following day, a large crowd of Michael’s friends were busy setting up a memorial for the Photo by Adi Talwar young man, when police asked the teens to move Local kids get their groove on at Whalen Park in Norwood on Oct. 26 during a Halloween festival organized by it so a store owner could open her nail salon. The local park advocates and sponsored by local organizations and merchants. For more photos and details, see p. 8. store had recently been closed after part of the (continued on page 6) New Principal Re-Making Clinton Giving Voice to One High Five at a Time The Voiceless By ALEX KRATZ ple — boosting morale. Clinton’s recent struggles were well documented last Celebrating 25 Years of Every morning and every afternoon, Santiago Taveras winter and spring. The Department of Education, citing stands outside DeWitt Clinton High School, the famous and low graduation rates and poor performance on state exams, the Norwood News struggling institution on where he is now initially proposed phasing out the 115-year-old school and the principal, and mingles with his charges. eventually replace it entirely with smaller schools. By ALEX KRATZ “What’s up, Mister T,” kids say as they pass by. He might But vocal opposition from students, staff, alumni and lo- offer a cool handshake, high five or a reminder to sign up for cal politicians, led to a scaled back plan of shrinking Clin- This October marks the 25th anniversary of a program. As he walks around, looking like a former NFL (continued on page 12) the birth of the Norwood News. Today, the Nor- offensive lineman turned politician, Taveras might politely wood News distributes 15,000 copies throughout invade a huddle of teenagers and make a point or a quick the Bronx every two weeks, operates a website, joke. They’ll laugh and nod. Facebook page and Twitter feed and runs a youth Though school only started two months ago, Taveras is journalism program. But it comes from humble quickly making his presence felt in tangible, visible ways. stock and a simple question: How can we make the It’s that very presence that forms the basis of his strategy Bronx better? for turning around a school headed for closure as recently That is the question Dart Westphal began ask- as 10 months ago. ing after taking over as vice president of the non- “Things are going well,” Taveras said on a recent Monday profit Mosholu Preservation Corporation in No- afternoon. “I think kids are starting to understand my goals vember of 1987. and what I expect.” “MPC” was created by Montefiore Medical Cen- Taveras knows Clinton, a once-proud school with a rich ter in 1981 to save the housing stock in the area sur- history that now graduates only half of its students on time, rounding the hospital’s main campus, an area now has a long way to go. He’s looking at everything with a fresh Photo Alex Kratz known as Norwood. Throughout the 1970s, the bor- perspective. But his rehabilitation plan is rooted in some- New Clinton Principal Santiago Taveras is working ough suffered through the “Bronx is Burning” years thing less tangible than a handshake, but maybe just as sim- hard to connect with students. (continued on page 4)

n Gen. Election Voter’s Guide, p. 2 n NN Editor Says Good-bye, p. 4 n Fire in Fordham-Bedford, p. 6 www.norwoodnews.org 2 n October 31–November 13, 2013 n Norwood News General Election Voter’s Guide

Vol. 26, No. 21 Local City Council Proposal 4: Settling Disputed Ti- A Quick Look at Ballot tle in the Forest Preserve Norwood News is published Races Proposals This amendment is an effort to cease bi-weekly on Thursdays by The Bronx is known for being a strong- On the ballot this year are six initia- disputations of the ownership of land Mosholu Preservation Corporation ly Democratic borough. In the 2012 presi- tives that voters can approve of or reject. parcels in the forest preserve at Long 3400 Reservoir Oval East dential election, Barack Obama received Here’s a quick look at each. Lake, Hamilton County between the Bronx, 10467 91 percent of the borough’s votes. It seems Proposal 1: Authorizing Casino state and private parties, that the state like the other parties don’t stand a chance Gambling: give up claims to the land parcels and in Phone: 718 324 4998 against the Democratic nominees in the This proposal seeks to allow the cre- return, the state will receive other land Fax: 718 324 2917 borough, but with the general election ation of up to seven casinos in New York for the forest preserve. E-mail: [email protected] coming on Tuesday, Nov. 5, we thought it State, three of which will be in New Proposal 5: A Land Exchange in Web: www.norwoodnews.org would only be democratic to introduce York City after seven years. the State Forest Preserve with NYCO you to all of the options in local races. Proposal 2: Additional Civil Ser- Minerals, Inc. Ironically, many of the candidates run- vice Credit for Veterans With Dis- This proposed amendment to section Publisher CEO, Mosholu ning under other parties (ex. Republican, abilities 1 of article 14 would allow the state to Mosholu Preservation Preservation Green, Independent) for this election are This proposal states that any veter- give NYCO Minerals 200 acres of land Corporation Corporation also Democrats. —Kimberly Jacobs an who has taken the civil service exam from the state forest preserve, which Editor-in-Chief Roberto S. Garcia and afterwards becomes disabled should they would use for mining. In exchange Alex Kratz District 11 be awarded additional credit on top of for this, NYCO would give the state at Andrew Cohen (D, WF) the credit they already received for the least the same amount of land of at least Classified Advertising Cohen, the Democratic nominee, is an exam because they are veterans. the same value for the state to add to the Dawn McEvoy attorney standing on a platform of work- Proposal 3: Exclusion of Indebted- forest preserve. When NYCO Minerals is ing families. He has several issues that he Accounts Receivable ness Contracted for Sewage Facilities done mining, they would return the land Dawn McEvoy wants to be proactive about, such as edu- This proposal suggests that the abili- they used restored to its original condi- cation. He wants to give parents more of Proofreader ty of counties, towns, villages, and cities tion to the state for the forest preserve. a voice in the arena and expand the city’s Judy Noy to exclude from their constitutional debt Proposal 6: Increasing Age Limits pre-k program. Along with education, he limit any debt acquired from the con- for Judges Production plans to improve senior citizens involve- struction or reconstruction of sewage This proposal would allow certain Neil deMause ment, and city council reform (including facilities should be extended by 10 years state judges to serve until the age of 80. Regular Contributors the elimination of “lulus” or stipends). to Jan. 1, 2024. —Michael Brown Jr. David Greene, Adi Talwar Patricia Brink (R) Interns Brink, the Republican nominee, was also helped turn the Armory into a make- servative view issues like same-sex mar- Kimberly Jacobs, Rachel Forshee, and uncontested in the primary race, and shift command center for helping victims riage. He might be mistaken for term-lim- Michael Brown, Jr. there isn’t any information on the plat- of last year’s hurricane. ited Joel Rivera (the current councilman), form she’s running on. Denise Butler (R) but he’s completely different. His major For display advertising, call (718) 324-4998. Rev. William Kalaidjian (C) Butler is the Republican nominee for issue is affordable housing like his Dem- Kalaidjian was nominated as a write- this election. She was uncontested in the ocratic counterpart Torres, and he wants Support Your in Conservative candidate, but has no de- primary race and there is no further in- to improve on affordable healthcare, Community Newspaper! sire to be in public office. He has been an formation about her campaign. youth services, education, and opportuni- The Norwood News is a not-for-profit pub- ordained minister for over 60 years. Alan H. Reed (C) ties in employment and education. Rivera lication and relies upon the support of its John H. Reynolds (G) Reed, the Conservative nominee, has doesn’t live or have his campaign head- advertisers and readers to produce a quality Reynolds, the Green Party nominee, no further information about his cam- quarters in the district. community newspaper. To support your paper, is a freelance IT consultant who’s been become a member and receive a subscription paign. Joel Bauza (C) in the Green Party for over 12 years and for one year. Bauza is the Conservative nominee wants to bring to light social, economic, District 15 and senior pastor at Calvary Church. Simply mail check or money order for $40 and environmental justice for the district Ritchie Torres (D, WF) He has a long list of issues he wants to to: Norwood News, 3400 Reservoir Oval East, he will potentially serve. Torres, the Democratic nominee, is 25 address as a potential councilmember Bronx, NY 10467. Cheryl “Shelley” Keeling (SC) years old, but comes with more than sev- such as immigration reform, anti-gun Keeling’s platform is “Running 4 en years of experience in politics working programs, affordable housing and evic- Norwood News is not responsible for typo- Change.” She’s promoting herself as a with Councilman James Vacca, mostly on tion protection, and minimum wages. graphical errors. Opinions expressed in signed woman athlete who teaches high school housing issues. The issues he’s standing He’s pro-charter schools, after-school and letters and bylined columns represent the sole track and tennis, a business owner for on are affordable housing, employment weekend programs, helping the homeless opinion of the author and are not necessarily 34 years, and a Riverdale resident for the with decent wages, and making sure with food and shelter, saving senior cen- those of Mosholu Preservation Corporations past 25 years. She feels strongly about or Montefiore Medical Center. Editorials rep- schools have enough of the resources for ters, and crime safety. Listening to the education and quality of life issues. She resent the views of the editor and/or publisher students to succeed. people is important to him and will make wants to push for more after-school pro- only. The newspaper reserves the right to limit Joel Ray Rivera (R) his office a place to seek refuge, find infor- or refuse advertising it deems objectionable. grams in the arts, music, and competitive Rivera, is the Republican nominee, but mation and help if elected. Advertisements appearing in this paper cannot athletics so students can be well-rounded says he is a Democrat “at heart” with con- —Kimberly Jacobs be used without the written permission of Nor- and competitive. She also wants to fight wood News. Letters to the editor are subject for small business owners, senior protec- to condensation and editing. Writers should tion, affordable housing, and higher min- Public and Community Meetings include their ­affiliation or special interest if any. imum wages. Anonymous letters are not published but your • BEDFORD MOSHOLU COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION will meet at 8 p.m. on Wednes- name can be withheld if requested. District 14 day, Nov. 6 at 400 E. Mosholu Pkwy. So., Apt. #B1 (lobby floor). All are welcome. Fernando Cabrera (D) • COMMUNITY BOARD 7 committee meetings are held on the following dates at Cabrera is the current councilman for the board office, 229A E. 204th St., at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted: Executive the district looking to be reelected. If re- Mosholu Preservation Corporation is a Committee on Monday, Nov. 4; Parks & Recreation and Public Safety & Quality of not-profit support corporation of Montefiore elected, he wants to continue to work on Life on Thursday, Nov. 7 (Public Safety & QOL will begin at 7:30 p.m.); Environ- Medical Center. crime, youth and senior citizen issues, ment & Sanitation and Health & Hospitals on Tuesday, Nov. 12 (Health & Hospitals tenant rights, and schools. During his will begin at 7:30 p.m.); Economic Development and Community Relations/LTP on current term, he endorsed a plan to turn Wednesday, Nov. 13 (Community Relations/LTP will begin at 7:30 p.m.); Traffic & the into a massive Transportation on Thursday, Nov. 14; Land Use & Zoning and Housing on Wednes- ice skating center and says it will help day, Nov. 20 (Housing will begin at 7:30 p.m.); Education & Libraries and Youth youth and provide job opportunities. He Services on Thursday, Nov. 21 (Youth Services will begin at 7:30 p.m.). For more passed a bill this year to make detailed information, call (718) 933-5650 or visit bronxcb7.info/calendar. crime statistics available to the public via • COMMUNITY BOARD 7 is scheduled to hold its general board meeting at the Kit- an interactive map, an idea he took from tay House, 2550 Webb Ave., on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. For more informa- the Norwood News and improved on. He tion, call (718) 933-5650 or visit bronxcb7.info/calendar. October 31–November 13, 2013 n Norwood News n 3 4 n October 31–November 13, 2013 n Norwood News Opinion Editorial I love telling the story of how I, a Growing Up at the preacher’s mischievous kid from Seattle, Norwood News ended up running a newspaper in the Bronx. It illustrates the random luck and (How it All Started) twists of fate that define people’s lives On a Monday in the middle of May, I and make them who they are. made my first trip to the Bronx and the It would be impossible for me to thank Norwood News. It was pouring down rain. everyone who helped, supported and The kind of rain an um- guided me through this long, strange, brella fails to protect you from no matter maddening and fulfilling journey. But how hard it tries. No problem, I remember there are two people who I need to men- thinking, I’m from the Pacific Northwest tion: Jordan Moss and Dart Westphal. where rain is a way of life. I got this. They’ve been my dual mentor/uncle/ The bigger problem, of course, was friend throughout this experience. I can’t finding my way to the Norwood News’ office. ever thank them enough for taking a And this was back in 2006. Before Hop Stop. chance on me and filling me with the con- Before iPhones (yes, it’s true, there was fidence I needed to produce the very best such a time). The News’ headquarters isn’t Norwood News possible every two weeks. an easy find to begin with. Located on a one- You could say I grew up in Norwood. I way, oval-shaped street, even local pizza de- Photo by Adi Talwar came here a single, confused 27-year-old livery guys and old school cabbies routinely The weary shepherds of the Norwood News, editor Alex Kratz and proofread- graduate school dropout and emerged a call us, befuddled with their destination. er extraordinaire Judy Noy after a long night producing the paper. Not pictured: Ace 34-year-old professional journalist, hus- But wait, I’m already getting ahead of designer Neil deMause. band and father. I’m extremely proud of myself. I needed a job. At the time, I was a cation papers under my suit, propped up Park with a lovely woman named Colleen the fact that I was able to shepherd this broke student living in Washington, DC, my overmatched umbrella, trudged across Kelly and her three precocious kids. vital community resource through its working on a masters degree in journal- the Bronx River and up to the Oval. That was almost seven and a half 25th birthday, which coincides with this ism. While chasing down senators on Cap- Like many people visiting the NN years ago. edition of the paper. itol Hill, I kept one eye on jobs opening up for the first time, I was struck by the This Halloween will be my last day Here’s to the next 25 years of the Nor- in New York, where my then girlfriend, pleasant, homey beauty of the gray as a full-time employee of the Norwood wood News giving voice to the voiceless now wife, was finishing her own masters stone Keeper’s House, which the paper’s News. It’s a bittersweet ending to the and a grand purpose to another editor at Columbia University. Because she publisher, Mosholu Preservation Corpo- most thrilling, challenging, impactful looking for a job. planned on staying in the city to work ration, restored in the early 2000s. and rewarding experiences in my life, Peace, after graduation, Tessa highly encouraged Inside, I made my way upstairs to the professional or otherwise. Alex Kratz me to join her (or else, I thought). now familiar offices of the Norwood News. While in town for her graduation ceremo- It was early, maybe 9 a.m., and Jordan Letters ny, which fell on that fateful Monday, I found Moss, the paper’s longtime editor, looked an online advertisement for a job opening as harried and almost dumbstruck when he Happy Anniversary Twenty five years, a quarter of a cen- deputy editor of the Norwood News. It looked saw me there standing in my nice black Congratulations to the Norwood News tury. All in all, quite an achievement and a source of pride for having reached this perfect for a hungry, young reporter looking suit and tie, shoes soaking, holding onto a for having completed 25 years of publica- milestone. to gain experience in the Big Apple. Only manila folder, hoping I wasn’t too late. tion, having started in October of 1988. Here’s to many more years of success problem was it expired the day of Tessa’s “Thanks,” Jordan said dismissively, An announcement in their first issue and that I continue to be part of your fu graduation. I needed to act fast. taking the folder, “I’ll be in touch.” That advertised for a variety of volunteers, to - Fortunately, I’d packed my resume, all was it. Hope faded slightly on my rainy trip which I responded, and was accepted as ture celebrations. Judy Noy my best clips and my best (and only) suit. back to . But at least I tried. a proofreader starting with the second Based solely on a rough look at a subway Later that day, Jordan called and asked if issue in December of 1988 (a bi-monthly Editor’s note: map and the News’ proximity to Gun Hill I could come in for an interview. A week lat- back then). As such, I, too, will be cele- Judy is the backbone of the Norwood News. She is thankfully and Road, I decided (wrongly) to take the 2 er, as a sort of test run, I reported and wrote brating my own 25th anniversary in De- maddeningly meticulous and the reason we train up to the Boogie Down. (I had yet to my first story for the Norwood News. Not cember of this year. don’t make many mistakes. I love her and discover my grungy, beloved D train or surprisingly, it was about the Kingsbridge In addition to proofreading, I also peri- will miss her dearly, but she will be a great its more scenic sister, the 4 train.) Armory. I took the job and a couple of odically contributed articles, op-eds, and asset to the next editor. From the 2, I tucked my precious appli- weeks later moved into a house in Bedford letters to the editor. Voice to the Voiceless: 25 Years of the Norwood News (continued from page 1) spent two decades at MPC, first as vice wood News’ first editor. and included one in-depth story about a and become synonymous with landlord ne- president and then as executive director. “Betty was really good,” says longtime massive and unpopular sewer reconstruc- glect and arson. The housing stock, espe- Westphal lived in Kingsbridge Heights proofreader and Out & About editor Judy tion project, which called on the removal cially in the South Bronx, was in shambles. and loved the Riverdale Press, a weekly, Noy, who joined the paper after its first is- of dozens of trees on Mosholu Parkway. The northwest Bronx managed to stave off family-run newspaper that focused sole- sue. “Just really sharp and she knew what The story resonated with the commu- much of these problems, thanks to staunch ly on hyper-local stories and information she was doing.” nity, Westphal said. “People in the commu- organizing efforts by grassroots groups like concerning Riverdale and Kingsbridge. Chen worked on MPC’s other commu- nity cared about this [sewer project],” he the Northwest Bronx Community and Cler- It was a neighborhood asset MPC would nity programming and she and Westphal said. “But no one was listening to them.” gy Coalition. Still, there were some problem use as a model for the Norwood News. (Co- began laying the foundations for a new Several people responded to a call for buildings and MPC aimed to shore them up. incidentally, there was a previous incar- newspaper — feeling out advertisers and volunteers after that first issue and it’s But by 1987, Mayor Ed Koch’s multi-bil- nation of the Norwood News back in the community leaders, seeing if they would brought the community together on nu- lion-dollar investment in Bronx housing 1960s that a local guy printed on a mimeo- support it. merous issues since its inception. The pa- was taking hold. MPC had done its part and graph, but it never took off.) Computers were still in their infancy per has grown over the years to cover more was moving on to other projects. As far as “The Press really showed us how im- and MPC employed one of the first per- neighborhoods and more issues on differ- buildings were concerned, MPC began fo- portant a newspaper could be to a com- sonal Apple models to produce the first ent media platforms, but its goal remains cusing on neglected commercial spaces. munity,” Westphal said. (The Press also paper. “We pretty much learned every- the same: to give voice to the voiceless. Charged with not only housing preser- launched a competitor of the Norwood thing from scratch,” Westphal says. He There is poster on the wall outside of vation but also community development News, but killed it because of low adver- thinks they used Pagemaker. the Norwood News office with suggestions goals, MPC started looking at other ways tising revenue.) The first issue, all of four pages, was for “How to Build Community.” The last to make the neighborhood around Mon- Westphal hired a young social worker mostly a neighborhood directory of com- sums up the goal of the Norwood News, tefiore better. “We started to ask, ‘What named Betty Chen, who also happened to munity organizations, programs and Westphal says. It reads: “Know that no kind of assets are there that make neigh- have experience working for a local paper events (the early incarnation of our Neigh- one is silent, but not everyone is heard. borhoods better?’” says Westphal, who in . She would become the Nor- borhood Notes and Out & About features) Work to change this.” October 31–November 13, 2013 n Norwood News n 5

Inquiring Photographer By David Greene In honor of the Norwood News’ 25th anniversary, we decided to paraphrase the late Ed Koch and ask, “How’re we doin’?”

Congratulations. I think it’s I’ve read the paper for The Norwood News is a Congratulations on your The Norwood News does a good newspaper for the many, many years and I wonderful neighborhood anniversary. The Norwood fantastic and fabulous neighborhood. There’s a think it’s great and I look newspaper that keeps us News gives a lot of infor- work. They have been able lot of advertisements and forward to seeing every informed on all of the cur- mation and helps keep us to keep us informed in a current events around the issue. What I like most is rent events that’s going on informed about all of the concentrated area of our neighborhood and I think it’s the ‘Out & About’ column like the crime, parades, and crimes that’s going on and district, where a lot of time an asset. and the upcoming events everything. It’s a wonderful, makes us aware of what’s we don’t get news cover- Agnes Fitzpatrick section. free, local paper and I look going on in the neighbor- age. They’re able to keep Mary Barron forward to reading every hood. us updated on what’s really edition. Juanita Pacheco happening in our commu- Mary Leon nity. They’re fair in their as- sessments. Councilman Fernando Cabrera 6 n October 31–November 13, 2013 n Norwood News Blaze Destroys Homes in Fordham-Bedford By DAVID GREENE Longtime Bedford Park resident Hec- tor Miolan watched the scene unfold. More than a dozen people were injured “The flames were coming out the window when a wind-whipped fire ripped through and this guy broke the window and just three homes along Valentine Avenue in jumped,” he said. “He went out the win- the Fordham-Bedford neighborhood. Ac- dow and then ran into the street.” cording to officials, 13 firefighters and Officials could not immediately say three civilians were injured after a four- how many people were displaced, but alarm blaze erupted inside an abandoned those residents were put up in temporary wood-frame home at 2860 Valentine Ave., housing by the Red Cross. at just after 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. Fire officials could also not immediate- After flames spread to adjacent ly say if the fire spread to the back of sev- three-story homes at 2862 and 2866 Val- eral stores on East 198th Street. entine Ave., nearly 200 firefighters were The telephone to Rite Aid had a steady needed during the two hours it took to busy-signal on Monday morning. bring the blaze under control. According to officials, 15 of the inju- FDNY Assistant Chief Ronald Spadafo- ries were said to be minor in nature, but ra said they pulled firefighters away from one victim was reported to be in critical the homes for safety reasons. “We pulled condition. them out because of the magnitude of the Fire marshals have deemed the fire and the structural soundness of the fire suspicious and are continuing to in- building,” he said. vestigate its origin.

Photo by David Greene A firefighter is removed from the scene of a fire that engulfed three homes on Valentine Avenue. Teen Murdered on Jerome Avenue (continued from page 1) were both shocked and unsurprised by building’s facade collapsed. On this day, the turn of events the night Michael was the owner would first have to scrub down killed. the dried blood left on the sidewalk. “I was scared; I didn’t know this neigh- At the new memorial across the street borhood was like this,” said Makuta Ka- from St. James Park, where Michael could mara, who lives near and often be found playing basketball, young . Kamara said she regu- mourners milled about. “He was a sweet- larly visits her sister who lives across the heart,” one of them said. “He had no en- street from St. James Park and sends her emies, no problems and he loved McDon- daughter to the recreation center’s pro- ald’s.” grams. No one could explain what happened Iginio Valentine Jr. who regularly or who did it. uses the St. James recreation center, said, Coincidentally, the morning after Mi- “There’s a lot of gang activity in the area.” chael’s brutal death, the annual breakfast Liam Riviera, a longtime resident, says of the 52nd Precinct Community Council the neighborhood safety has improved was held just two short blocks from where “compared to when I was a kid growing the teen was shot. Outgoing Deputy In- up. Back then you couldn’t walk around spector Joseph Dowling said the case was unless you were part of a clique or crew.” “under investigation,” but couldn’t give Though he was saddened by the shooting any details. “It’s an ongoing investiga- death of Michael, he said it’s not surpris- tion,” he said. ing. “Every day someone’s dying,” he said. Residents around the neighborhood “Someone’s trying to prove themselves.” October 31–November 13, 2013 n Norwood News n 7

Number of people who have applied for insurance through New York’s Vital Stats Be Healthy 174,000 new online marketplace. New York’s Obamacare Plans Avoid Website Glitches By KIMBERLY JACOBS companies based on their income qualify for a tax cred- est deductible rates were $0 and $600, but were higher it. New York has 16 healthcare providers for enrollees to in monthly payments, but with that said, monthly pay- The implementation of the Affordable Care Act, also choose from in its marketplace, which is one of the most ments weren’t less than $300 even with a $3,000 per per- known as Obamacare, has received a lot of criticism diverse of any state in the country. son/$6,000 per family deductible. since its launch on Oct. 1 for the glitches and problems Using the website to sign up and register is the first Editor’s Note: You can apply for healthcare at www. with its official website, www.healthcare.gov. Recently, step. If you need assistance, there are navigators desig- nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call 1-855-355-5777 for assistance President Obama was forced to admit the problems were nated to help you. with a Navigator. unacceptable and vowed to fix them by Nov. 1. ”If you are computer savvy, then I would recommend But New York state’s issues have been minimal be- doing it yourself. If you are not, then contact a navigator cause it has its own website. There were issues in the or call the State Health exchange directly to ask for assis- beginning because of the overwhelming number of peo- tance,“ said Bronx State Sen. Gustavo Rivera.“My office ple who used it, but users shouldn’t have a problem any- can also help put residents in touch with the right people. more, officials say. Through the New York State of Health But Bronxites should know that the health exchange in website, 37,000 have enrolled in insurance and 174,000 New York is one of the most efficient and well thought have applied. out ones in the country.” “Our marketplace is operating very smoothly, and we After registering on the website and verifying your are pleased to see that tens of thousands of individuals identity, the process leading up to choosing a plan is fair- and small-business owners across the state are turning ly easy. All you’re required to provide is general informa- to nystateofhealth.ny.gov to access low-cost health insur- tion about your household. ance,” Donna Frescatore, executive director of New York Then, it gets more complicated as you wade through State of Health, said in a statement. the various insurance plans. Be sure you’re prepared to Healthcare reform was put in place to provide more sit and read through the marketplace options. The things Americans with options for private insurance, but it’s to consider, as broken down on the site, are the company, Photo courtesy Montefiore Medical Center been reported that two-thirds of those who have applied monthly payments, the metals (the levels of plans that Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott gets his in New York were found eligible for the free- or low-cost determine whether you will pay more upfront or as a co- blood pressure taken at the city’s newest school- federal and state-funded medical insurance, known as pay: bronze, gold, silver, platinum, catastrophic), and de- based health clinic on the Morris High School cam- Medicaid. Along with the reform came the expansion of ductible. The ability to view and compare plans is avail- pus, which opened last week. One of 21 clinics op- Medicaid for low-income adults between the ages of 19 able also. erated by Montefiore Medical Center inside Bronx and 65. Plans are rated with stars as it pertains to quality, schools, the new clinic offers comprehensive medi- The other third of applicants were able to pick private but none garner four out of four stars. I was pleased to cal, mental, dental and community health services. insurance. And many of those who enroll with insurance find that the quality had no effect on the prices. The low-

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Public Parking Residents took to their local parks over the past two weekends to take advan- tage of and enhance the community spaces that act as veritable backyards for many families. On Oct. 19, at one of dozens of It’s My Park Day events throughout the city, members of the Bedford Mosholu Community Association worked with young people from Christodora, the 52nd Precinct Explorers, and the Auxiliary Police to beautify Mosholu Parkway. Last Saturday, Oct. 26, families gathered at Whalen Park on Perry Avenue in Norwood next to the Mosholu Library, for a Halloween festival featuring a children’s DJ, Halloween story time, and goodie bags. The event was organized by Friends of Williamsbridge Oval, Friends of Kossuth Park and Friends of Mosholu Park- land, and sponsored by several local organizations and businesses. Whalen Park photos by Adi Talwar Mosholu Parkway photo courtesy BMCA October 31–November 13, 2013 n Norwood News n 9 10 n October 31–November 13, 2013 n Norwood News Classifieds Professional Directory Beautician Services 617 E. Fordham Road (between Ar- Religious Services Law Offices thur and Hughes), Bronx, NY 10458. (Fordham University Section). Call Come to Madame P’s Beauty World Good News Christian Church James M. Visser, Esq. today for your appointment: (347) The last old-fashioned hairdresser in 3061 Bainbridge Ave. General Practice 284-3834 the Bronx. (basement of the Church of the Holy Accidents, Commercial We specialize in haircutting, hair Nativity) Wills & Estates care, and provide consultations on Pediatric Services Bronx, NY 10467 Offices Bronx and Manhattan hair care and weaving to stimulate (347) 329-0023 (646) 260-6326 hair growth. We do tinting and use Tiga Pediatrics Pastors James and Andrea Miller all manners of relaxers, including 3510 Bainbridge Avenue, Suite 5, Sunday service at 2 p.m. Mizani, Affirm, Fiberguard, and Vitale. Bronx, NY 10467 Home fellowship bible studies on We use Wave Nouveau Coiffure. Ages 0 to 21 years Wednesdays at 7 p.m. We are still doing carefree curls and General Practice, Obesity, Asthma, Friday night prayer service at 7 p.m. press and curl. We also offer flat-iron- ADHD Visit us at www.goodnewscc. ing. 20% off for seniors Tuesdays, Same-Day Appointment Every Day! wordpress.com. Wednesdays, and Thursdays. (718) 319-8999

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This plan was also adamantly to get into school because of scanning, so he’s working opposed by the entire Clinton community, but it was ap- to streamline the process by making sure all the ma- proved anyway. chines work properly and better prepping kids before Later that spring, with Principal Geraldine Ambrosio they get to the metal detectors. And he’s hoping to have retiring, Taveras was tapped to take over what many con- the air conditioning fixed by the time summer rolls sidered a sinking ship. (Many thought the plan to scale around in 2014. back Clinton would eventually lead to its demise, but Forced to make cuts this year because of the drop with a new mayor coming in January, the school’s future, in enrollment (there are about 2,800 students at Clin- in either direction, is unclear.) ton now), Taveras said he cut the number of teachers Taveras comes with an impressive resume. A product and counselors, but kept all of the Advanced Placement of large, single-parent Bronx household and a graduate classes and nearly all of the extracurricular activities. of John F. Kennedy High School in Marble Hill (another Taveras said, for many students, the extracurricular ac- school being phased out), Taveras started out as a public tivities keep them coming back. school teacher. “We kept all the extras,” he said. He eventually became principal of a South Bronx When students walk into Clinton now, they are greet- high school that was being phased out and rose to the ed by four new TV screens, which tell kids about upcom- title of deputy chancellor under Joel Klein and then un- ing events and programs and show photos of students der Klein’s widely unpopular successor, Cathie Black. having fun — playing sports and participating in other Before Black left the position under heavy criticism extracurricular activities. in 2011, Taveras left the DOE to work for Cambridge “The other day, we had 500 kids outside doing extra- Education, a private consulting firm that handled the curricular activities at the same time,” Taveras said. “It DOE’s first quality reviews. While in the private sec- was beautiful.” tor, Taveras says he realized his passion was working This fall, Taveras asked every student in the school with kids. to participate in re-imagining a vision for the school. Taveras spent the summer hammering out a plan Many have responded with lengthy, detailed ideas. He’s with his leadership team, which remained largely in- still wading through them all and hoping to put together tact from the previous year. While he couldn’t imme- a more comprehensive document this winter. diately change the school’s poor performance results, In any case, Taveras is convinced Clinton is on its way to he could go about changing the school’s environment, once again becoming “the school of choice in the Bronx.” Photo by Alex Kratz which received an “F” grade on the latest quality re- His optimism and seemingly ubiquitous presence is New DeWitt Clinton High School Principal Santiago view and is based on feedback from students, parents already having an effect, Taveras says. When they see Taveras makes it a point to be visible and interact with and staff. him hanging out after school, Taveras says “kids just students before, during and after school. Students complained about the poor technology at light up and give me that high five.” Neighborhood Notes Free Writing Workshop cludes a panel presentation, lab tours, and shop, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., geared Help for Troubled a luncheon. Registration is required. Stu- to small businesses and non-profits that The Bronx Council on the Arts’ Bronx dents are encouraged to bring a parent. are in need of financing, to teach partic- Writers Center, 2700 E. Tremont Ave., Adolescents For more information, call Sheila Halpin ipants how to access the financing that Berkshire Farm Center’s “Power offers a free writing workshop on Nov. at (718) 862-7281. they need. For more information and to Project,” 3464 Webster Ave. (off Gun Hill 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more infor- register, call (718) 960-8806. Road), is a free MICA support program mation, call (718) 931-9500 ext. 21 or visit that helps emotionally disturbed Bronx www.bronxarts.org. BCA Seeks Bronx Artists adolescents between the ages of 12 to 18 Bronx Council on the Arts seeks Bronx Teen Writing Workshops who use and abuse substances. The pro- artists to apply for the BRIO (Bronx Rec- The Bronx Council on the Arts holds Children’s Speech & Lan- gram runs group and individual sessions ognizes Its Own) awards. Applications free Saturday writing workshops for Mondays through Thursdays from 4 to and guidelines will be available online Bronx teenagers, Nov. 2 and 9, from 2 to guage Program 6:15 p.m. For more information, call (718) The Mount St. Ursula Speech Center, starting Nov. 1 and ending Jan. 31 at 4 p.m., in the lobby of 240 E. 175th St., 5515-7970 ext. 3010. 2885 Marion Ave., offers winter and spring 11:59 p.m. Application assistance and between Monroe and Topping avenues. programs for children from 18 months to help with presenting work is offered at a Snacks will be served and rewards will 16 years who have difficulty with speech, free BRIO “How to Apply” workshop on be given for participation. For more in- Free Job & Career Services language, or reading. For more informa- Nov. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hostos Com- formation, call (718) 931-9500 or RSVP to SUNY North Bronx Career Counseling tion, call (718) 584-7679. munity College’s Longwood Art Gallery, storytelling10122013.eventbrite.com. and Outreach Center offers daily tuition 450 Grand Concourse (149th Street). For free services including career counseling, Martial Arts Class at more information or to RSVP, call (718) college, financial aid and resume and cov- 931-9500 ext. 35 or email BRIO@bronx- Free Health Workshop er letter assistance, as well as job readi- Montefiore Care Management is offer- MMCC arts.org. ness training at 2901 White Plains Rd. ing a free asthma workshop for patients Mosholu Montefiore Community Computer literacy and GED programs and their family members and caregivers Center, 3450 DeKalb Ave., offers one- are available during the day and evening. on Nov. 12, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the MMG hour martial arts classes for children on Free Mammograms and Seats are limited. For more information, Bronx East, 2300 Westchester Ave. For Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., call (718) 547-1001. Breast Exams more information, call (800) 636-6683. and for teens and adults, from 11 a.m. to Free mammograms and breast exams 12:30 p.m. Classes also take place Mon- will be given out of a mobile van outside LGBTQ Coming Out Group days, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 5:30 Bronx House Community Center at 990 Buy a Poe Paver This group offers youth ages 13 to 18 p.m. For more information, call (718) Pelham Pkwy. on Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to The Bronx County Historical Society is years of age a safe place to talk about gen- 882-4000 ext. 0. 4:30 p.m. for women 40+, who have a NYC offering the public the chance to purchase der and sexuality. The meetings take place mailing address, and have not had a mam- a tax-deductible Poe paver, a fundraising every Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Mo- mogram in the past 12 months. For more project based on the sale of inscribed Engineering Awareness sholu Montefiore Community Center, 3450 information or to schedule a required ap- commemorative pavers that are to be laid DeKalb Ave. For more information, call pointment, call (212) 628-9090. near the Edgar Allan Poe Cottage in Poe Day (718) 882-4000 ext. 204. Manhattan College, located at West Park. Each paver costs $250, and will have 242nd Street near in Riverdale, your name and/or the date etched on it For more Neighborhood Notes invites high school juniors and seniors to Access to Capital (two lines, 16 letters including spaces, per ’s Music Building’s attend its free annual Engineering Aware- line). For more information, call (718) 881- online, go to www.norwoodnews. East Dining Room, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. ness Day on Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in 8900. org and click on “Neighborhood W., will host an “Access to Capital” work- Smith Auditorium and Leo Hall, and in- Notes.” October 31–November 13, 2013 n Norwood News n 13 ‘Slow Zone’ Designed to Keep Norwood Safer By RACHEL FORSHEE pedestrian traffic. In this case, the area von Uhl were part of the public outreach felt that it was getting really bad. I’ve around Oval Park includes two schools, necessary — collecting signatures, writ- watched cars driving right in front of PS A new neighborhood Slow Zone will St. Brendan’s and PS 56, as well as a hand- ing letters and holding community meet- 56 and they weren’t even slowing down for decrease speed limits in the Williams- ful of churches, medical offices, and a li- ings as part of the formal application pro- seniors.” bridge Oval area. brary. cess. Dinowitz sees it as the upside to Two weeks ago, local assemblymen The zone would place signs along its “This is really a vital piece of the puz- re-districting last year. “A year ago, as Jeffrey Dinowitz and Mark Gjonaj an- borders decreasing the speed limit from zle,” said von Uhl, who was also part of they were re-drawing the districts, our nounced a new “Slow Zone” coming to the 30 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour the five-year struggle for the pedestrian effort was to bring Norwood together as area surrounding Williamsbridge Oval and could potentially bring in speed upgrades. one unit,” said Dinowitz. “This is a case Park. bumps. The announcement marks the Pina added of the effort: “A lot of us where two is definitely better than one.” A “Slow Zone” is an area inside of beginning of a DOT study that could which speed limits are reduced and more bring about these changes as early as safety measures are put in place — usu- this winter. ally due to the presence of schools and Community activists and Community other areas that might be affected by high Board 7 have been part of the fight to im- prove pedestrian standards in this area www.norwoodnews.org for the past several years, bringing in a se- ries of pedestrian upgrades such as more crosswalks and traffic lights and putting up signs notifying motorists of the pres- ence of children and other at-needs resi- dents. In this most recent effort, however, it was the assemblymen who brought it to the board. “We started this about a year ago,” said Dinowitz. “There had always been a lot of complaints about motorists driving too fast, or not paying attention. This was a necessary step for the safety of the com- munity.” Dinowitz said he found out about a pilot program offered by the DOT when he worked on getting a similar slow zone into his own neighborhood of Riverdale last year. To start the process in Norwood, Map courtesy DOT he still needed community support, and The area within the blue line will be that’s where the community board really designated a “Slow Zone” as early as this stepped in. winter. Local residents Dilleta Pina and Lis 14 n October 31–November 13, 2013 n Norwood News

13. For more information, call the senior Onstage department at (718) 882-4000. n The Bronx Arts Ensemble presents Jack n Pregones Theatre, 571-575 Walton Ave., and the Beanstalk, Nov. 10 at 1 and 2:30 presents Aloha Boricua, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. and p.m., just for kids, at International Caterers, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m., featuring traditional Puerto 3243 Ampere Ave. at Research Ave. ($6); Rican music and urban reggaeton. For more program subject to change. For more information, call (718) 585-1202. information, call (718) 601-7399. n Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance (BAAD), n Lehman College’s Center for the 2474 Westchester Ave. (new address), Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., presents Love Will Save the Day: A Dance presents Impressionist Jeff Tracta, featuring Tribute to Whitney Houston, Nov. 2 at 8 a journey through pop culture, Nov. 9 at p.m. ($20). This concert kicks off the BlakTina 8 p.m. (tickets are $25 to $45). For more Performance Series. Also coming is We Are information, call (718) 960-8833. Caligula, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. ($15). For more information or to purchase tickets, call (718) n The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, 918-2110 (new phone number). 450 Grand Concourse, presents Bobby Sanabria and Multiverse Big Band, featuring Latin jazz, as well as the Bronx Arts Ensemble and the 319th U.S. Army Events Band, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. (tickets are $25 to n Manhattan College, West 242nd Street near $35). For more information, call (718) 518- Broadway in Riverdale, presents poet/critic, 6700/4455. Alicia Ostriker, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m., in Hayden Hall, room 100. For more information, call n Bronx Music Heritage Center, 1303 Louis (718) 862-7546/7921. Niñé Blvd., presents Boogie Mics, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. Come early to sign up for this open mic n The Woodlawn Conservancy presents night (free; $5/suggested donation). For more Woodlawn Cemetery guided tour, Second information, email [email protected]. Sunday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m., to explore history, design, and more ($15/adults; discounts for n Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, members/seniors/students). Also coming is 3450 DeKalb Ave., presents “Lies My Father NY Restoration Project Free Tree Giveaway, Told Me,” an off-Broadway musical, Nov. October 31–November 13, 2013 n Norwood News n 15

young adults can attend Films at 4 p.m.: Editor’s Pick Halloween Events Oct. 31. For more information, call (718) 579- 4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org. n The Jerome-Gun Hill BID presents Freebies at NYPL Halloween Fright Fest, on Oct. 31. Kids are n The Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., encouraged to come in costume and take offers for seniors and adults: Knitting Circle: The Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., presents Jazz Guitar, free, performed by Don photos with Spiderman from 3 to 6 p.m. For Thursdays at 3 p.m.; Wii Program: Tuesdays Witter, Jr., Nov. 2 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 882-8239. more information, call (718) 324-4461. at 3 p.m.; and Microsoft Word for Beginners: Oct. 31 at 12:30 p.m. Teens/young adults The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents A Musical Tribute to Soul n The Woodlawn Conservancy presents can join Arts & Crafts: Nov. 12 at 3:30 p.m. Legends: Sam Cooke & Marvin Gaye, Nov. 2 at 2:30 p.m.; and La Traviata, performed by Woodlawn Cemetery guided tour, “The Children can enjoy Toddler Story Time at the NY Opera Forum, Nov. 9 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or Sacred Departed” Halloween Tour, 10:30 a.m.: (ages 18 to 36 months), Oct. 31, visit www.nypl.org. featuring a tour-meets-theatre experience, Nov. 7 and 14; Reading Aloud at 4 p.m.: Oct. 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. ($25; discounts (ages 3 to 12), Nov. 4; and Bilingual Birdies: for members/seniors/students). Meet at Nov. 2 at 9:30 a.m. Enter at the Jerome venues. For more information and a detailed (to age 5), featuring live music, puppetry, the Jerome Avenue entrance. For more Avenue entrance. For more information, call schedule, call (718) 931-9500 ext. 33 or log and games, concluding with a bubble information, call (718) 920-1469. (718) 920-1469. on to www.bronxarts.org. dance party, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. Foreigners n can join Free Intermediate Level English n The NY Botanical Garden presents its Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance (BAAD), Conversation Classes: (ages 18+), Tuesdays Greenmarket, farmers market at the base of 2474 Westchester Ave. (new address), Exhibits 6:30 to 8 p.m., Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26. For the Library Allee inside the Mosholu Gate presents Trick or Treat? Halloween Party and more information, call (718) 882-8239. entrance, Wednesdays through Nov. 27, 9 n Poe Park Visitor Center, 2640 Grand Open Stage, Oct. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Concourse (192nd Street), presents free, Come in costume to this fundraiser to help a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call n The Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Place, Greener Pastures: Celebrating 125 Years support the move to the new location. $10/ (718) 817-8658. offers for children: Kids’ Active Health: (yoga of Bronx Parks, through Nov. 16. Exhibit includes food, music and an open mic/open and zumba), Nov. 1 and 8; Cooking: Nov. 4; n Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd features 30 vintage and contemporary stage at 10 p.m. For more information, call (all at 4 p.m.; for ages 5 to 12); and Toddler St. in Riverdale, offers Family Arts Projects: photos from the NYC Parks Photo Archives (718) 918-2110 (new phone number). Story Time: (ages 18 to 36 months), Nov. 12 Armored Insects Parade, to make an insect and vintage postcards highlighting the Bronx at 11 a.m. For teens/young adults, there is: mask followed by a parade at 12:30 p.m. Parks system’s history. Mad Science: Nov. 7; and Cooking: Nov. 14 (weather permitting), Nov. 2 and 3; and Library Events (both at 4 p.m.); and for adults: Computer November Treasures, to gather nuts, acorns, n The NY Botanical Garden presents n The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Basics at noon: Oct. 31, Nov. 5, 7, 12 and 14. and leaves, then glue them to a wooden Close: A Journey in Scotland, through Kingsbridge Rd., presents programs for For more information, call (718) 549-5200. or cardboard box, Nov. 9 and 10; both at March 16, featuring creations of 21 notable adults including Learn a Language With the Wave Hill House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. contemporary designers and artists working in Mango: Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. and Nov. 10 at 1 Grounds admission is free Saturdays until the Scottish landscape. For more information, p.m.; Computer Basics: Nov. 7 at 2 p.m.; Public Service noon all year, and free until noon Tuesdays in call (718) 817-8700 or visit nybg.org. Internet for Beginners: Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.; and November. Glyndor Gallery tours take place n Veterans Week Film Screening: “Lioness,” Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m.; garden Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Announcement Concourse, 2nd floor North Wing, between about females in combat, followed by Q&A walks are held Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11 n (refreshments served before screening), Nov. Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, a.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., from the Perkins 161st and 164th streets, presents free: Paulo 12 at 6:30 p.m. Children can enjoy film: Nov. Nov. 3 at 2 a.m. Turn clocks back one hour. Visitor Center. For more information and a Bruscky: Art is Our Last Hope, through Feb. 5 at 4 p.m.; Preschool Story Time at 11 a.m.: schedule of events, call (718) 549-3200. 9 (live performances are scheduled for Nov. NOTE: Items for consideration may Nov. 7 and 14; Toddler Playtime at noon: 1 to 24 at 11 a.m.); and Tony Feher; and be mailed to our office or sent to Nov. 7 and 14; Leaf Book Making: Nov. 7 n Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Orchard Beach: The Bronx Riviera, both [email protected], and at 4 p.m.; Family Time: Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.; Concourse, between 161st and 164th through Feb. 16. For more information, call should be received by Nov. 4 for the next Story Hour: (to age 12), Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.; streets, presents First Fridays, Nov. 1, (718) 681-6000 ext. 131. publication date of Nov. 14. featuring Matuto performing several genres and Reading Aloud: Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. Teens/ n of music, in the Lower Gallery, from 6 to The Bronx County Historical Society’s 10 p.m. (included are free guided tours of Museum of Bronx History at the Valentine- the galleries and an art-making workshop); Varian House, 3266 Bainbridge Ave., presents Readings and Conversations, Nov. 6 from History Woven Into Cloth, selections from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the North Wing Lobby, the Society’s textile collection, through April featuring author Rev. Pura M. De Jesus- 6. For more information, call (718) 881-8900. Coniglio (free guided tours of the galleries); n The Bronx Council on the Arts presents and 1040 Lounge, featuring live talks and Esther Pagan: My Colors of Cancer and In performances, Nov. 8 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. the Headlines: Latino New Yorkers 1980- in the 2nd floor North Wing. For more 2001, as part of BCA’s First Wednesdays information, call (718) 681-6000 ext. 131. Bronx Culture Trolley, at Hostos College’s n The Bronx County Historical Society offers Longwood Art Gallery, 450 Grand Concourse a tour, “Belmont,” Nov. 10 at 11 a.m., leaving (at 149th Street), through Dec. 20. For more from East Fordham Road and information, call (718) 931-9500 ext. 33 or ($10/members; $15/non members). For more (718) 518-6728. information and to RSVP, call (718) 881-8900. n The Bronx Documentary Center, 614 n The public is invited to ride the free Bronx Courtlandt Ave., presents Refugee Hotel, Culture Trolley, which transports visitors through Dec.1, Thursdays to Sundays, 2 to on the first Wednesday of every month 7 p.m. Exhibition chronicles refugees during (except January and September), to free their first night in the United States and their Bronx hot spots. Trolley night starts with a 5 lives in resettlement. For more information, p.m. reception at the Longwood Art Gallery call (718) 993-3512. at Hostos Community College, 450 Grand n Lehman College Art Gallery, 250 Bedford Concourse (at 149th St.). From there, the Pk. Blvd., W., presents Morphology of the trolley departs at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Print, through Jan. 8, which includes works On Nov. 6, riders can visit exhibitions at that push the boundaries of printmaking. the gallery, events at the Bronx Museum of Student workshops will be available the Arts, Bronx Documentary Center and including art and architecture. For more BronxArt Space. Riders can get on and off information and a detailed schedule, call at any scheduled stop and spend as much (718) 960-8731/2. time as they wish at any or all of the featured