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Mike Bloomberg has tapped small crowd just a few minutes before Photo by David Cruz Coincidentally, the Crotona Park NORA FEURY (3RD from right) is given the John Calvelli, executive vice being given a pair of scissors to cut the site was once a daycare center that privilege of cutting the ceremonial ribbon president of Public Affairs for ceremonial ribbon outside the center. had closed several years before. The for a center named in her honor on Jan. 16. the Wildlife Conservation Soci- The eponymous center in Crotona new center, with fresh coats of beige ety, to run its campaign in New Park is a kind of living tribute for daycare provider falling under the paint, offices, and classrooms named York state. More than 100 politi- Feury, who has consulted for MMCC Archdiocese of New York. The Bronx- after some of the borough’s colleges, cal operatives, field organizers, on matters related to child care for bred Feury, who grew up in the South has 48 slots available to children age communications professionals, years and whose entire life has been Bronx and had an affinity for Cro- four or under. The service is free for and thousands of volunteers spent cultivating children’s upbring- tona Park during her early years, families who meet certain income eli- will answer to Calvelli through- ing. At a Jan. 16 ceremony marking served at the center for 40 years be- gibility requirements. out the life of the campaign. In the official opening for the center—a fore retiring. Feury has kept active “They said that Head Start is not a statement, Calvelli said New Head Start program found at the first since, serving on Community Board 7 going to last,” Feury recalled. “Well Yorkers across the state will floor of a six-story residential build- in several capacities, including chair today, $22 billion is awarded to Head “get to know Mike Bloomberg ing at 887 Crotona Park North—Feury at one point. Start programs all across the United and the powerful message he was showered with a hugs and smiles “Nora has been in this industry States. I was hoping that a Congress- brings.” Jennifer Blatus, a for- as she passed a portrait of herself that forever. Actually, back in the 1960s man or two would come and see the mer spokeswoman for Council- can be seen hanging the moment visi- when the Head Start program actu- site and know the next time the bill man Andrew Cohen, has also tors step foot into the center that caters ally started, she was the first pio- for Head Start comes up in Congress been hired to serve as the com- to children age four and under. neer to open up the first Head Start that they will be able to look at it and munications director. It was a moment where Agnes Ven- program and since then she has not know it’s for their community and diola, MMCC’s director for the child stopped helping us, meaning the com- that it just works.” Cultural Grant development center, couldn’t hold munity, educating our children to Though humbled by such an honor, Recipients Named back tears on Feury’s impact. “She make them who they are today: teach- Feury reminded guests that the build- The city Department of Cul- touches lives. She made a difference ers, doctors, lawyers, contractors, ing belongs to them. tural Affairs has announced in our lives, and she’s just an amaz- engineers, electricians,” said Rita “All the Head Start people: this is the newest grant winners of the ing woman who will push you to the Santelia, MMCC’s executive director. not my building, it’s not Natly’s build- Mayor’s Grant for Cultural Im- edge,” said Vendiola. “And Nora doesn’t stop giving.” ing, it’s your building,” said Feury. pact. Among them is Music and Feury herself served as the ex- The center is funded through a “They gave us the name, but it’s re- Multilingual Learners, chosen ecutive director of Little Angels, a grant totaling $2.1 million, which ally yours.” to run a pilot program geared towards the arts for English- learning students in School Dis- to set additional regulatory stan- housing discrimination based on justice laws that include bail reform trict 10. The residency is geared dards. The news comes amid pres- source of income. The website fol- and discovery. At a news conference toward developing literacy and sure by Cuomo to draft legislation lows a measure passed last year that on Jan. 24, Shea told reporters he met social emotional learning skills that would largely benefit delivery prohibits landlords from denying with State Senate Majority Leader through theater and music. Le- drivers who currently face stiff fines someone housing based on any type Andrea Stewart-Cousins on the mea- hman College students will also if caught riding them. Cuomo said of lawful income they receive, in- sure, and expressed concerns that benefit from another grant win- the e-bikes could help reduce pollu- cluding Section 8. “Across New York the bail reform measure—which lets ner in PEN American Center, tion and decongest city streets. Some State, landlords, rental agents, and those accused of a low-level crime to which will run a tuition-free of the measures in this bill package brokers continue to post ads specify- walk out of a courtroom without hav- writing workshop for undocu- include setting speed restrictions, ing that they will not accept vouchers ing to post bail—takes away the dis- mented New Yorkers that’s de- prohibiting e-bikes from being used or housing assistance – an act that is cretion from a judge who can prop- signed to give DREAMers the on sidewalks, and requiring helmets. blatantly unlawful and discrimina- erly surmise whether a suspect is a opportunity to use their voices Municipalities like New York City tory. “This new portal will allow New danger to society. “If we can’t trust to counter misinformation can impose even greater measures if Yorkers to report these instances of judges then we’re probably in bigger about immigrants. the state bill passes. discrimination and help my office trouble,” said Shea. On discovery re- hold bad actors accountable,” said form, where evidence used against E-Scooter Bill Announced Housing Discrimination Website James in a statement. a criminal, including the name and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo In a move intended to decrease addresses of witnesses, can be imme- today announced a safety bill housing discrimination, New York Shea Slams New Criminal diately turned over the defense, Shea that would legalize motorized e- Attorney General Letitia James an- Justice Reforms said that would create a “chilling ef- bikes and scooters while grant- nounced the launch of a new web- NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea fect” on witnesses coming forward to ing local governments the right site to complain about instances of is slamming the state’s new criminal report a crime. 6 • January 30-February 12, 2020 • Norwood News “Yo Bro! I’m Gonna (Bleep) Shoot You!” Videos Reveal Moment That Lead to Fatal 52nd Pct. Shooting in October
By DAVID CRUZ on Oct. 17, 2019 just before 3 p.m. The Three months after a sergeant from three had pulled over Allen Feliz, who the 52nd Precinct fatally shot a Yon- police say was driving his 2018 Volk- kers man following a traffic stop, the swagen Atlas without a seatbelt. Image courtesy NYPD NYPD released body cam footage of It began as a friendly conversation, the incident leading to the moments with Rivera outside the passenger side, A VIDEO SCREENSHOT from 52nd Precinct Sgt. Jonathan Rivera’s body camera that went from jovial to chaotic in a and Barrett politely asking where Fe- shows him reaching for the driver’s side of the vehicle belonging to Allen Feliz, spotted matter of seconds. liz was headed and why he was in Nor- sitting in the driver’s seat. The videos, released on Jan. 24 and wood. Feliz said his girlfriend lived in posted onto YouTube, shows three the area and was on his way to pick up lice slang for when a warrant is active. camera was turned off shortly after angles recorded by the body cameras his daughter from school. Police would later reveal that Feliz had the struggle and likely “caused by the worn by the sergeant, identified as Sgt. After Barrett ran Feliz’s driver’s li- three outstanding warrants for minor physical contact with the camera’s re- Jonathan Rivera, and two officers, Ed- cense that was issuedin Ohio, he told infractions. cord switch and does not capture the ward Barrett and Michelle Almanzar, Rivera that Feliz’s name “popped,” po- “You’re not in trouble, but I just firearm discharge.” gotta talk you,” said Barrett, asking Councilman Andrew Cohen, who Feliz to step out of the car. represents Norwood where the shoot- After a quick pat down, Feliz rushes ing took place, told the Norwood News NEW HEIGHTS back into his car with Barrett attempt- he has already seen the video on the ing to keep him from driving off. Video shooting, and appears convinced that CONSTRUCTION LLC from Rivera’s body cam shows him ta- the shooting was justified. singFeliz, who screams. After getting “If you look at the moment where tased and into the car, Barrett and Al- the sergeant pulled the trigger, to me it WINTER SPECIALS! manzar try to force Feliz into putting seems irrefutable that at that moment the car in park from having been in the police officers were in real serious drive. danger,” said Cohen. “In my opinion, KITCHEN & BATH Rivera eventually crawls into the there was a failure of tactics here. I Complete Renovation car from the passenger side as a pas- think this probably could have been senger can be seen with his arms averted. I don’t know what is the con- And Remodeling, raised telling the officer, “Look at my stitutionality of asking the driver for hands.”Rivera soon has his service his keys. But when they stopped this Expert Tile, Grant weapon drawn telling Feliz, “Yo bro! guy and asked him for his license, reg- And Quartz I’m gonna (expletive) shoot you!” istration, and keys he would be alive As the struggle continues, with today because the only weapon he had SIDING, ROOFING officers demanding Feliz get out the was his vehicle and you would’ve dis- car, Barrett’s body camera falls to the armed him.” & WINDOWS ground facing the building on Bain- But the videos don’t have footage of bridge Avenue. It continues rolling, Rivera pulling the trigger. Cohen later Waterproong • Gutters with sounds of Feliz’s vehicle revving clarified that the circumstances lead- Sot & Fascia Repair, and more! up. ing to the shooting led him to that con- Video that surfaced the day of the clusion. “I saw the video and this is my MASONRY WORK shooting shows the vehicle moving takeaway from it,” said Cohen. forward and backward with Rivera Feliz’s family is now suing the Concrete Sidewalk Violations still inside. Video from Rivera’s point NYPD. Their attorney, Robert Vilen- of view, however, shows only the mo- sky, declined to comment on the vid- Porches • Brick and Granite Steps ments prior to the shooting, with Ri- eos’ content. “At the present time the Paver Stones • Brick Pointing vera punching Feliz before the video family has no comment other than cuts to black. that we believe justice will prevail for Stucco, etc. A spokesperson offering the NYPD’s our fallen beloved son, brother, father, INTERIOR FLOORING version of events, said that Rivera’s and friend Allen Feliz.” & PAINTING Call Now for FREE Estimates FOLLOW US ONLINE John Miller 917-642-0195 800-525-5102 • 718-767-0044 WWW.NORWOODNEWS.ORG NEWHEIGHTSCONSTRUCTIONLLC.com NYC Lic# 1191201 January 30-February 12, 2020 • Norwood News • 7 Preaching at the Park
Photo by David Cruz (L-R) JENNY VALDEZ, Brunida Martinez, and Rosa Garcia, members of Nor- wood’s Decima Iglesia Pentecostal at Putnam Place, were spotted at Oval Park proselytizing on Jan. 23. It certainly caught the Norwood News’ attention given all the singing and preaching by the trio, which used a loudspeaker to spread their message.
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