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fering from a bullet wound to the the to wound abullet from fering suf- was male, black 18 old year an victim, The wound. abullet for Medical Center seeking assistance Lincoln at appeared Amale St. 166 East and Concourse – Grand handle the inquiry. to going are detective Local report. officials jaw the in shot been had victim male The wound. a bullet gency room seeking treatment for emer- the at arrived amale after moned to BronxLebanon Hospital Universitya.m. Ave. Police death. the to connected were acriminality was there sum-Medical Examiner’s to report see if the of results the for waiting are trauma to the body. Investigators of signs no with later time a short died man feeling ill The assistance. Lincoln Medical Center seeking to went man black old A 24 year East. Village – 779 Concourse trail. pending the ons were vouched as evidence for weap- the and section Highbridge pistols. arrest The took place in the 9-mm three vouched and took lice more people were arrested as po- – 1155 Shakespeare Ave. Two dent is under investigation. inci- The 85. and 46 ages males, two of bodies the found authorities discovered. Inside an apartment were bodies two after called were officers Police – 1472 Ave. Beach inquiry. the handling are indicated.ficials Local detectives of- arm right the in struck was child The shot. being after hospital area an to transported was male old year – 1741 eight An Ave. Randall cousin. victim’s the was Arrested a relative. legs, arms, and face apparently by the in stabbed been had teen The fromsuffering six stab wounds. ported trans- was female black old year toa.m. Jacobi Medical death. the to connected criminality other any was there if Centercal Examiner’s will indicate report Medi- The life. own his took ently appar- person unnamed The male. a of death the into looking are cials offi- Police Ave. – 1850 Lafayette and vouched as evidence. culprit young the from removed was gun The revolver. a 38-caliber of possession in found was man – Edward L. Grant Hwy. and and Hwy. Grant L. – Edward TUES, FEB. 21st, 7:30 p.m. FEB. TUES, 19th,SUN, FEB. 5:40 SAT, FEB. 18th, 3:10 a.m. 12:15SAT, 18th, FEB. a.m. SAT, FEB. 25th, 9:20 p.m. 21st, 7:55 p.m. FEB. TUES, 21st, 11:00 FEB. TUES, SUN, FEB. 19th, 5:25 a.m. – 1240 Morrison Ave. A 19 43rd PCT. 44th PCT.44th

the back, was transported to St. St. to transported was back, the in wound abullet with victim The shot. was male black old a 31 year are looking into an incident where p.m. dence for the pending hearing. evi- as vouched was weapon The pistol. a25-caliber with found ing be- after arrested was male black 181old West – 65 A22year St. inquiry. the handling are detectives domen areas multiple times. Local ab- and chest the both in shot been had man young The condition. cal to St. transported was male black old Barnabas A23 year Ave. – 1880 Valentine Hospital in criti- a building. from death his to jumped man old a 56year that learned Authorities Pkwy. River – 1950 Hutchinson weapon. the for failed to obtain the proper license he that verifying after culprit male took the weapon away from the Police agun. with found was he Hispanic male was arrested after – 1420 Balcom Ave. A 36 year old two stab wounds. stab two from suffering was man The St. been stabbed in a bar on East 149 had reportedly who male black old a31 year interviewed scene the at arriving PoliceHospital. officers were called to BronxLebanon – 1650 Grand Concourse. Police Center. Medical coln back area when he arrived at Lin- the to wound astab from suffering was male black younger The male. with an assault upon a 49 year old connect in arrested was male black – 1520 Sheridan Ave. A 64 year old inquiry. the handing are sleuths Local cials. listed in stable condition by offi- was victim male The attacked. ing be- after Center Medical Lincoln to taken was astabbing of victim The 164 St. East and Ave. Morris medical care. for hospital alocal to transported was teen injured The hand. right the in time another and chest the in once stabbed was male black old looking into a stabbing. A 19 year was made by police investigators p.m. underway. get could quiry in- an that so incident the about the hospital to obtain information right elbow. Police were called to – 306 East 171 St. An arrest 171 arrest East An – 306 St. TUES, FEB. 21st, 9:45 21st, 9:45 FEB. TUES, SAT, FEB. 18th, 8:05 p.m. SAT, FEB. 18th, 3:55 a.m. SAT, FEB. 25th, 7:20 p.m. a.m. 5:30 20th, FEB. MON, SAT, FEB. 25th, 5:00 a.m. 12:55 a.m. SAT, 25th, FEB. FRI, FEB. 24th, 4:20 a.m. 21st, 11:15 FEB. TUES, – 2125 Ave. Police Tiebout 46th PCT. 45th PCT. –

impersonation of a police officer. officer. apolice of impersonation charged assault with and criminal a guard. The culprit security was only was male the that learned lice po- real the checking, Upon badge. a showed and officer apolice was ties learned that he stated that he authori- after arrested was men two the of One scratches. cluding both received minor injuries in- participants male two The cats. dispute was apparently over stray The participants. the of one ing neighbors endedtween up arrest- respondingficers to a dispute be- of- Police Ave. – 3750 Olinville conducting the inquiry. be will who Squad Victim’s Special the of members alerted officers ing Respond- raped. been had she that 25 year old woman told authorities a where hospital alocal to called a.m. reported. No injuries apartment. werefloor 11 an of awindow through fired into bullet The an was apartment. abullet fired who person the for looking are investigators Police a.m. asearch. with help officers were sent police Additional into scene. crime the the area to beforewho fled police arrived at culprit the by taken was money of amount unknown An thief. armed an by robbed was station agas of owner The Rd. Hill – 1255 Gun East thorities learned that the man failed failed man the that learned thorities from the man. Upon checking au- removed a semi-automatic pistol police after arrested was man old a.m. inquiry. the handling are detectives Local arm. and leg the both in shot been had female black old 23 year A arm. right the to wound a bullet suffering was male black old year A28 Hospital. Barnabas St. to victims two sent that a shooting into looking are Investigators Ave. Hughes and Rd. Fordham – East with a wound to the abdomen. abdomen. the to awound with hospital the to condition serious in rushed was boy a15 old year while back the in stabbed was youth from stab wounds. A 16 year old Lincoln Medical Center suffering Hispanic teens were to admitted p.m. inquiry. the during helpful be could that crime scene recovered evidence Barnabas Hospital. Police at the – 1535 University Ave. Two – 1154 East 229 Drive South. South. – 1154 229Drive East – 731 East 182 St. A 34 year year 182 A34 – 731 St. East SAT, FEB. 25th, 9:00 a.m. WED, FEB. 22nd, 9:20 MON, FEB. 20th, 12:35 SUN, FEB. 19th, 6:25 a.m. MON, FEB. 20th, 4:20 20th, FEB. MON, FRI, FEB. 17th, 4:00 a.m. THURS, FEB. 23rd, 11:05 – Police investigators were were investigators – Police 48th PCT. 47th PCT.

sisted at the scene. scene. the at sisted cers from Transit District # 12 as- offi- Police leg. left asevered and leg right amangled from suffering totransported a nearby hospital was man young The responders. first for area working asafe provide to and man’s life young the save to order in off turn to had Power train. amoving of front in tracks railroad Hispanic old A23 year #6line. IRT the along start train Parkchester the to maleSt. crews Emergency responded 177 East and Ave. – Westchester jumped onto the any additional problems. person to open the door without wereThey able to convince the scene. the to called were EMS the door from for a home visit. Officers a open to refused aperson after police personnel were needed p.m. victims. three all treated Hospital Barnabas St. at staff cal medi- The condition. serious in ed the other passengers two were list- inreported critical condition and indicated. vehicles The driver was ing three passengers authorities carry- was vehicle The pillar. train iron an into crashed avehicle after moned to the busy intersection sum- were Squad Investigation from Highway 1’sofficers Accident police trained Specially East. Ave Van Cortland and Ave. – Jerome were reported. a parked vehicle, and no injuries at fired were bullets The section. Riverdale the in shots several fired who person the for looking are Investigators Broadway. – 5360 incident. connected toother the criminality iner’s autopsy to see if there is any Exam- Medical the for waiting are by overdosing on pills. Detectives life own his taken have might man the that believe Officials male. Hispanic old year a43 of death the into looking are investigators – 3220 Netherlands Ave. Police handling the inquiry. Local are detectives Manhattan. upper in Pavilion Allen near-by the to taken was man injured The stabbed. repeatedly being after life his for fighting was male Hispanic – 125 old A21 year 228 St. West charged with menacing. was city, the by employed person, arrested by local authorities. The government employeeduty was a.m. a semi-automatic pistol in NYC to obtain the proper license to have SAT, FEB. 18th, 12:01 a.m. 12:01SAT, 18th, a.m. FEB. WED, FEB. 22nd, 4:30 SUN, FEB. 19th, 6:10 a.m. FRI, FEB. 24th, 1:30 p.m. p.m. 21st, 8:50 FEB. TUES, SUN, FEB. 19th, 3:40 a.m. 21st, 12:00 FEB. TUES, – 3536 Hull Ave. Additional – 2181 Barnes Ave. An off 52nd PCT. 50th PCT. 49th PCT. Housing Transit into the cause of the blaze. blaze. the of cause the into injured. Marshals Fire are looking also were afirefighter and wife victim’s The section. Wakefield house apartment story in the five the of apartment floor third the in out broke fire The daughter. in an tofire attempt save his step- black male lost his life during a old year A65 St. 234 East – 686 officers. #7police PSA Housing with inquiry the conducting are tectives from the 40th Pct. Squad De- facility. medical the at arriving upon back the to awound suffering was victim The shot. being after toported Lincoln Medical Center trans- was male black old year 44 p.m. evidence. away from the teen and vouched as taken was gun The pistol. a 9-mm with found being after custody into taken was male black 18 old year An agun. of possession in found being after teen was arrested p.m. evaluation. medical for Center Medical Jacobi to transported were officers two were conscious. The both officers responders arrived at the scene first time the By minutes. several went into an unconscious state for indicated that one of the officers vehicle initial accident. report The amulti- in injured #8were PSA Two from Housing’s police officers Ave. Lafayette and Road Service p.m. gun. hand- a22-caliber was culprit the from Taken NYC. away within gun a own to license proper the have to learned that the male subject failed of a gun. Upon checking authorities possession in him finding after man young the #8arrested ing’s PSA from Hous- bars. Police officers behind up ended male black old A22year Ave. View Sound – 800 conducting an inquiry. are and incident the of informed Neck Houses. were Investigators Throggs the at ahome into way with guns, three males forced their p.m. #7.PSA from Housingwith Police Officers along inquiry the on working are tectives from the 40th Pct. Squad De- later. time ashort expired he to Lincoln Medical Center where the abdomen. He was transported in shot been had male The male. black old a32year of death the ties have launched into an inquiry p.m. agun. playing the government worker while dis- assaulted culprit male unknown The employee. Authority Housing duty on an assaulted who culprit the for looking are Squad Detective investigators from the 47th Pct. #8and PSA Housing’s from cers offi- – 1145 Police 229St. East – 2755 Sampson Ave. Armed Armed Ave. – 2755 Sampson FRI, FEB. 17th, 12:50 a.m. THURS, FEB. 23rd, 10:00 THURS, FEB. 23rd, 8:30 WED, FEB. 22nd, 3:55 a.m. 21st, 6:20 FEB. TUES, MON, FEB. 20th, 11:10 FRI, FEB. 17th, 10:45 FRI, FEB. 17th, 4:10 p.m. – 694 East 149 St. Another 149 Another St. East – 694 – 321 East 153 Authori- – 321 St. East – 720 Westchester Ave. A Ave. – 720 Westchester – Hutchinson River Pkwy Pkwy River – Hutchinson Fire Log Fire 11 BRONX TIMES Mar. 15-21, 2012 BRONX TIMES Mar. 15-21, 2012 12 ing the next generation of tobacco addicts. addicts. oftobacco generation next the ing becom- youth from preventBronx to ship our Partner- Smoke-Free Bronx the with working smoke. 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Suite 1607, New York, NY 10122;Suite 1607, York, New School Auditorium, located on Council, 225 West 34th Street, theat St. Raymond Elementary c/o Jewish Communityc/o Relations Marchon Sunday, 25, 11:30 at a.m. can be Are to: sent We The Bronx, its first annual Spring Art Show p.m. on Thursday, April 5. They They 5. April Thursday, on p.m. ceived by mail, e-mail or fax by 5 5 by fax or e-mail mail, by ceived pact and sustainable outcomes.” of the funds measurable for im- and demonstrate an efficientuse seniors ages 60 years and older, Bronx, specifically income low tion must servetion must residents of the “To be considered, the organiza- tions St. at Barnabas Hospital. and Director Rela- of Physician WATB’s grant-making committee Delgado-Torres, a member of the and innovative,” said Virginia Virginia said innovative,” and is collaborative,sustainable, support to an organization that low incomelow seniors in the Bronx. vides a direct service or project to non-profit organization that pro- of up to $1,000 to a Bronx-based Bronx-based a to $1,000 to up of in the Bronx, will award a grant than 25 non-profit organizations organizations non-profit 25 than ship (WATB), a fellowship of more of a fellowship ship (WATB), BRONX TIMES Mar. 15-21, 2012 14 self to creating anew op- creating to self devoting him- Christine, love with the young singer in falls Phantom figured dis- hideously The House. 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Farms West the and Bronx The in telling theirthe of stories community novels, forate public and spaces graphic art thattechnology (including iPads) are to cre- designedwill focus on projects that utilize mobile This series spring service. community to engage project toworld engage students in Each class focuses onreal- a specific applications. college their enhance to also gaining experience leadership media, and while traditional new art students develop skills in of a variety Teen Project Studios. In this course plus aweek, days (two program intensive some information. Saturday further for 589-5819 (718) review.cial need and/or portfolio Call finan- on based awarded are and youth museum for available are scholarships tuition ofpartial- number Alimited 8 weeks. trips)and classes for adults cost$100 for session, 10-week the $75 for cost the same class fee. 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Information 28. 13-18. apply should Interestedteens only,application for 15 students ages by free, offered is program special This duringBRAC’s “Teen Ambassador Program” theinvited as paid interns to in participate comingThe most dedicated students will be summer session! profit organization based in in based organization profit anot-for- ment Corporation, Develop- Economic Overall Bronx South the highlight ofNew Yorkvices City, Inc. Ser- Housing Neighborhood Grier, CEO, Bernell and tion Development Corpora- ing Hous- NYC Jahr, president, Marc Development; and tion Preserva- ment Housing of Gather in to silence remember (718) call information further For To contribute your talent to the sons,Bring brothers, fathers, The summit will also ehman College * * * * have been , a self-help , aself-help Riverdale- , summit.org. 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Fordham and University, Hall Seton sities, New including York University, univer- and colleges various in grams have been accepted into master’s pro- members of Other scholars. the team LSAMP were 2011. students three All Center in Medical summer University Programinternship atnity New York Opportu- Career aHealth then and in Columbia 2010study in Cartagena, tion (LSAMP) Participa- Stokes for Minority Alliance dent Sumaira Ismail received a Louis SummerPresidential and Scholar; presi- vice Fellowship College aLehman was designated presidentvice Rasheda Simpson to Chi / Summer APS award; Research president Dana Miller received a Psi chapter received honors: chapter ofthe members individual a team, procrastination. andon with avoiding interviews faculty infrom subfields psychology to advice ranging topics covers and alumni, and members by current written articles nection.” The publication features Psi Chi “The Con- e-newsletter first relationship, launched the chapter’s is to thefoundation of any working communication effective important trip. service Humanity for a Habitat members traveled to on New Orleans team andseveral Illness, Mental on Alliance National the and Society cer Can- charities, includingthe American activities: it donated funds to various cused on increasing its service-related fo- also chapter The work. ate school uate and school, for preparing gradu- research, applying to grad- conducting on focused that workshops six nizing execute orga- including tasks, various by teamingupto collaborated chapter tion and productivity, members of the alike. advisers ulty fac- and peers from praise high earned the team exceeded expectations and to launchingnewsletter, an electronic efforts relief disaster for funds raising on into getting graduate to school as a group. From hosting workshops In addition to their work as Team how recognizing leaders, participa- increase to effort an In Register at www.bronx- 17 BRONX TIMES Mar. 15-21, 2012 Photo courtesy of Councilman Vacca’s office a workshop recent for immigrants called Know Your Senior Center Senior BLACK HISTORY JAMES MONROE Photos courtesy of James Monroe (Right) Charlotte Ballard spoke of (Left) Emcee Kortwright Benjamin described numerous black inventors. Madame C.J. Walker. James located Monroe Senior Center, Story heldat 1776 a celebration Avenue, of Black History Month onFriday, February More than 24. 200 people attended. Emcee Kortwright Benjamin described numerous black inventors who benefited all of humanity. Charlotte Ballard spoke eloquently andof the life times of Madame C.J. a black woman who created Walker, a cosmetics supply company in the 1920s and 30s. COUNCIL MEMBERS PALMA, VACCA HOLD MEETING HOLD VACCA PALMA, MEMBERS COUNCIL Kaplan Public Relations Public Kaplan SWAN LAKE SWAN

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Edi- by Con one sponsored days— clean-up two for the Museum. sion historic Bartow-Pell Man- at the gardens elegant the this spring to help bewill two opportunities clean up rich a community, there en- gardens way beautiful Tsof- Stephanie Tong, Kaity Thorne, Kristin Thompson, Howard Siff, Andrew vera, Ri- Frances Parikh, Sapna Murphy,Mocker, Dr. Mary Greg Morales, no, Monica Krishnan, Dan Mannari- Mr. G., Sukanya Fadal, sen Jay Cole, Dow, Tam- Kirstin Church, Linda Applegate, Jodi Anastos, Ernie farone, ers will include: Debra Al- at 2p.m. be will performance the and 1 p.m. Avenue. at is reception The 5th and 91st Street East One 14, at on Saturday, April ThisDevelopment event in the Bronx. F. will Hickey for Lawrence Astor’s funds take raise to aCabaret in Centersinging placetelevision stations, be will for New York from leagues Childwith her newscaster col- news along reporter, and ter of Lawrence F. Hickey, and music workshops. The program program The workshops. music and dance well as Spanish and flamenco as discussions, and post-performance pre- through engaged be will venue at audiences each tual performances, ac- the Beside Seville. in Feria the to artists. flamenco of generation next the nurturing and works of new presentation and ation cre- the fostering heritage, Hispanic Flamenco raisingincludes public awareness of as an educationarts projects. Its mission integralmunity partfor com- its innovative performances, of the company known premiere flamenco programs nation’s the is Santana Carlota Vivo and Spain. and andthe US from musicians dancers annual Tour featuring of Boros the high SantanaCarlota presents its Fourth quality Vivo Apr.Sat., 14, Flamenco at2pm. Vivoon to itsauditorium, Flamenco and Santana Carlota back welcomes Education Casita Maria Center for Arts and Casita Maria presents Tour of the Boros Bartow-Pell plans volunteer clean-up days Magee Hickey to host Astor Center benefi This year’s tour will be a tribute Founded in 1983, Flamenco Volunteers are needed If you appreciate the Talented perform- Hickey,Magee daugh- , 928 Simpson Street, Street, Simpson , 928 autobiographical stories, the collabo- the stories, autobiographical on Based self-esteem. with struggles portrayal, negativesexism, racism, immigration, media body images,defy and challenge, and confront, who artists issues Mezclatina offour collaboration and Rated is exploration an unapologetic BX- ancestry. and life urban tween of Latinafemale realitiesthat speaka coming stereotypes, in to together the personalsecond generation Latina identity in of tight powerful and offirst issues explore voices project ater rope journeys be- and Paniagua. Flores, Nadia Hallgren And Cynthia La Bruja/Caridad De La Luz, Jessie by artists: collaboration in created and latina Rising, produced by Pepatian presentsMaria BX-Rated: la Mezc- [email protected]). EMAIL: www.flamenco-vivo.org; (WEB: ers. and musicians, sing- artists-dancers, community young Company’s the with Antonio Hidalgo, but also includes works features flamenco traditional grounds. um’s extensive gardens and muse- the beautifying and clearing, oncleaning, focus supplies. Volunteers will and supply refreshments will Edison Con and 1p.m. to 10 a.m. from 28, urday, April for Sat- scheduled is second from 10 17 onSaturday, March be a.m. to 1 p.m. The lies. &Fami- for Children vices director/CEO at Astor Ser- Executive McGuirk, James Dr. said families,” their and for children place a better world the become ensuring to committed Hewas ents. tal- many and time of his giving humanitarian, erous 28, 2011. who passed awayway honor Mr. to Hickey on March a is of Astor. Cabaret The been dedicated supporters have always family his and honor of Mr.in Hickey. He named was center the 1991, tionalwith behavioral and emo- needs. ages kindergarten to years In Septemberserves children ages 2.9 Development in the Bronx Hickey Center for Child guests! surprise many and lias, This collaborative dance the- This dance collaborative Casita Fri., Apr. at7pm, On 20, The gardens will be cen- be will gardens The asilent be will There “Mr. agen- Hickey was Astor’s Lawrence F. 548-4445. Richter. Admission is $5. Bach Orchestra conducted by Karl by Munich Brandenburg Concertos Mar.Sun., 18, at1:30 pm. Parkway, presents Music on Film on College ofManhattan corner Road, for Culture Ethical The www.pepatian.org at, aboutmore information “BX-Rated” from “x-rated” to BX-Rated. Check out going and -- atheart is Bronx the what of spirit true the by encompassing ful success- and/or accepted, worthy, be to order in X-Rated” “Be to need the of seek society’s tomessage transform have that created characters iconic performers The world. the changing positive outlook on their potential for help give the next generation a more female solidarity for space create to culture of, Latino ing within, from messages and outside and disapprov- power negative, the on take rators that can or email [email protected]. [email protected]. or email requested; (718) 885-1461 call have them. Registration is they if gloves work bring and pants and long sleeves and orboots shoes sturdy Preservation Month. of National celebration 6 in Weekend House 4to onMay Beauty in the Bronx Open for Bartow-Pell’s stage ter 871-1171. (845) vices.org, dvaldez@astorser- at Valdez Dana contact opportunities, sponsorship and on tickets law). to the extent by permitted deductible tax is and Center to theticket Lawrence price$480 respectively, will go of directly your$50, F. $150 and $500 Hickey ($30,Center $130, Sponsor. Tickets are Hickey 182, CWAand Local Sponsors; Piano Weslock, Patti Kenner and Kathleen Event Sponsor; & Sons, include: William Grant etc. trips; restaurants; NYC cal at lo- dinner dren’s artwork; chil- Astor Valley; Hudson outing at National, Trump agolf newscasters; of the as havingbe able lunch to bid on items with will auction where guests such some For more information call (718) call information more For Larry Bluth will present Bach’s Volunteers should wear wear should Volunteers information For more Sponsors of this event Riverdale-Yonkers Society * , 4450 Fieldston Fieldston , 4450 t of free workshops for writ- of free oneofaseries is Characters industry. publishing 10 years experience in the than more with teacher and awriter is shop. Romano work- the teach Center, will Writers Bronx tor ofthe welcome. are all and free is Admission 8p.m. to 6 from 23, on Friday, March &Noble at Bay Plaza Barnes workshop The characters. forgettable un- create to prepare and pen anotebook, Bring ones.) will secret (even the writers all free be hands-on held a is Memorable Characters workshop for Center,Writers Creating at Bronx Arts’ on the Council vocals), (drums, Cassara die Fred- guitar), lead/rhythm of Rob Barletta (lead vocals, consists Band Tub The area. the top rising acts in the oneof Band Tub The made has forpassion performing their coupled with decades 40 hits ofTop selection song fromTheir the scene. hit the to cover bands past three refreshing most one ofthe town. in is parade you the know streetsion of proces- the Isee and night trucks green. onSaturday Tremont down painting the That’s Bronx! Paddy’s week here in the when Players will also perform perform also will Players Capriccioso. The Chamber and Introduction and Rondo 75 opus Dminor in Sonata Saint-Saens, including the by piano and works for violin limited. on the third floor. Seating is located Hall, Recital ing’s be held in the Music Build- this free concert, to public invited is The p.m. which at 2 18, on Sunday, March will Saens, Sarasate and others Saint- works byoso Haydn, virtu- perform will Players Lehman Chamber,Lehman March 18th Creating Memorable Characters writing workshop sponsored by Bronx Council Creating Memorable direc- Romano, Maria Bronx by the Presented is Band Tub The ITEM: walking I’m So ITEM: St. Happy ITEM: The concert will feature feature will concert The The Lehman Chamber other events presented by eventspresented other workshopor on this mation 21. onSeptember lished Your• How Get to Work Pub- 17,on August and ed on Your Start- Getting Lines: • First Writing 20, July Project on Stage Next for the ing Your Writ- How Prepare to Line: Finish the to • Getting 15t onJune Agent Editor, an an Ask • Ask 18, on May Writers Fiction Science and for• World Fantasy Building 20, on April Poetry • How Short Write to are: Noble at Bay Plaza and 21,at Barnes September BWC workshops through Center.Writers Upcoming Bronx by the produced ers ofmusic includ- spectrum awide covers band The stage. the off onand both following asubstantial ated cre- show,each has band the promoting personally to approach agrass-roots and ing list then. since grown only of has and of2005 summer the over in circuit hit the band The 1000 guitar). 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Henry “Red” Allen and his band played at the Metropole Cafe for many years with all the great jazz musicians of the era. The photo also included She also opened an There was not one un- jazz entertainers, both black posed and who white, for the photograph were “Red” Allen, “Count” Basie, Gene Krupa, Max Kaminsky, in- trumpeter novative Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, pianist and composer Theo- his to lonious Monk, musician Gol- addition Benny composer and in who, son jazz work, also composed popular such for music TV staples as MASH, Ironsides, and Mission Impossible. Maxime, Sullivan. Maxime known her stage for and screen rolls as well as her recordings, bought a home on Ritter Place in the Bronx in 1945 and raised her Jazz daughter there. That jazzoutlet for musicians community the House in nearby that later becameknown “The as Built.” known in the photograph and each person pictured would merit a story of their own. Art Kane of Esquire the considered is It Among the 57 noted “Red” Allen led the house band the at Metropole Cafe from 1954 1965 to and is among the most noted trum- peters and band leaders of the jazz era. Magazine heard of a gath- took He ering of all-time jazz and greatsblues hand. in East Harlem with up in showed and 1958 in camera one of the most historic pho- ever artists jazz of on tographs year assembled. He snapped his that of 12 picture a.m. 10 on about at August East 126th Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues Great in Day Har-and “A has sincelem” ever been celebrated. most important photograph of the swing taken era ever and a documentary film was later made of the event. Oddly, that would be the the be would that Oddly, Henry “Red” Allen way, played with Tommy pa was a no-show and also a Kaminsky, Maxie Tommy great drummer, was fill- ing in him. for was with still It a great night I missed but the chance to speak with played the by Kaminsky, Krupa. way, ArtieDorsey, Shaw and all the other leading bands of era. the final year the for jazz fabled venue that featured such Holliday, Billie as notables Hol- Cozy Eldridge, Roy Cole, “Red” Allen and too many others here. to mention Billie (1908-1967) was very well with known his for recordings and with extensive work Louis Armstrong. He also recorded bothliday and, are oddly, interred not far from each other in St. Raymond Cem- etery here in the Bronx. 718­526­3442 •718­526­3442 • www.facebook.com/NYCDairy www.twitter.com/ElmhurstDairy

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H H G Recently, Montefiore Montefiore Medical More information about Montefiore’s “Labor- CMO. partnerships management are essential to engaging all staff in dialogue productive to enhance the in way which carepatient is provided.” was of 32 one health care or- country the in ganizations named theby Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Ser- vices as a Pioneer Account- able Care Organization, the federally-sponsored first accountable care program providers incentivizes that health outcomes improve to patients whilefor also con- “Reforming costs. trolling our health care system to be accessible and provide high- quality services has been at na- recent many of core the tional and state initiatives,” of Lazes director Peter said Trans- Healthcare Cornell’s and formation Project. “Mon- tefiore Contact Center’s part- services union-management roadmap a provides nership to improve access how for healthcare to costs.” health control Center was the first hospi- City to of- tal in York New SEIU 1199 recognize ficially in 1959. The union had led New organize campaign to a CityYork hospital employ- ees to collective achieve improv- bargaining rights, benefits healthcare both ing and wages the for employ- ees. http://www. at the report and Cornell about or contacting by available is pml5@cor- Lazes at Peter nell.edu ilr.cornell.edu/healthcare/ Pages Money and Save Classified Shop In Our “Partnerships between between “Partnerships are“We extremely Medical “Montefiore ties staff for career advance- ment. labor and management are extremely important to cre- a healthate care system that Americans said deserve,” Steven M. Safyer, MD, presi- anddent CEO of Montefiore Medical “With a Center. respect mutual of dialogue can we understanding, and highdeliver costquality, the on effective and coordinated centered is that care patientsand their families.” proud of our strong labor- partnership management Medi- Montefiore with Estela said Center,” cal Vazquez, United SEIU 1199 Executive vicepresident, Healthcare East. Workers the ago, the first“As hospitalthe years 50 union negotiated a contract over with relationship between the ad- work- its and ministration ers was built on respect and recognition of the valuable contributions of our mem- deliv- healthcare the in bers ery system. That relation- as day this to continues ship achieve to together work we for healthcare quality high patients in a changing envi- ronment.” Center has shared a 53-year SEIU, 1199 with partnership counsel decades, the the throughout and valued have we the have who of employees most intimate knowledge pro-of every work day solutions what and cesses said viable,” most be might Stephen Kulovits, direc- tor of Customer Service at ore partners with 1199 SEIU 1199 with partners ore

According to the re- the to According Montefiore’s Contact The partnership be- Montefi also opportuni- enabled new costs per call. The initiative turnover and a reduction in cialists, decreased staff care physicians and spe- and physicians care patient access to primary primary to access patient patient satisfaction, quicker quicker satisfaction, patient has resulted in improved improved in resulted has partnership at Montefiore Montefiore partnership at port, the labor-management customer service. customer creating the highest of level nication that contributed to to contributed that nication respect and open commu- an environmentof trust, ment initiativement produced tions. The labor-manage- The tions. and obtaining prescrip- obtaining and scheduling of appointments appointments of scheduling quiries regarding billing, by handling member in- service support to the CMO vides centralized customer customer centralized vides clerical and pro- workers Center employs about 100 about Center employs costs. a reduction in health care to health care services and and services care health to onstrated increased access tive at Montefiore has dem- has Montefiore at tive labor-management initia- labor-management a case the study how on bor Relations,” includes bor Relations,” Care, Cost Control andLa- nerships Improve Patient Labor-Management Part- Labor-Management The report, entitled “How lations in New York City. City. lations in York New of Industrial and Labor Re- Cornell University’s School School University’s Cornell Transformation Project at at Project Transformation released by the Healthcare Healthcare the by released East is featured in a report report a in featured is East United Healthcare Workers pany (CMO) and 1199 SEIU Care Management Com- Care Management Montefiore Medical Center’s tween the Contact Center at BRONX TIMES Mar. 15-21, 2012 30 $900,000 in each of the next chance of receiving up to theto school’s maximize outcomes. student improve to intended are that supports school and developto new programs new plans school the posal, Hamlet Munoz, Angelina ceremony, awards the at werehonored that staff the impossible.” the I ask sometimes because you them to thank say to want just “I years successful,” Paul said. few past this make to helped and hard work that has macy. dedication their Its staff at Casa working hard the award to De Vida time, ata few this minutes phar- dedication. help and their of for all staff working hard honor to her celebration the Avenue, used also and located pharmacy small attion the year anniversary celebra- at 52 W.in their honor. Burnsidedered. or- doctor the what just 9, she provided them with on Friday, and March staff, cist Jennifer Paul loves her On Friday, March 9, Pharmacist at Casa De Vida Jennifer Paul hosted an awards ceremony to honor her her honor to ceremony awards an dedication. and work hard for their staff hosted Paul Jennifer Vida De Casa at Pharmacist 9, March Friday, On From page 1 page From Pharmacist honors staff honors Pharmacist BY KIRSTEN SANCHEZ SANCHEZ BY KIRSTEN The DOE also plans plans also DOE The According to the pro- of seven members The take to like would “I athree- threw Paul An awards ceremony Casa De Vida Pharma- J.H.S. 80 could become 10X575 under revised school plan “Friends of M.S. 80”, a local merchants have developed and residents community closure, potential for the DOE byment the made program. ImprovementSchool Grant federal the under funding in supplemental federal $1,800,000 over both years, of for atotal years, two like have become tomers Cus- them. orcomfort them stop they orupset, angry one is everything member. some- If a family treat everyone as they if are show the community, to they talk they compassion about the “It’s more said. Paul hard,” to work they because awards event. for the made had which Paul chain, key keepsake given asmall and raffle prize amulti in ablewere also to participate serts. of different dishes and des- treated to an assortment were family and friends members, community tion, years. few past the over work their about words afewsaid kind trophy, she while by Paul, each presented with a gold and Kenny Rodriguez, were Gomez, Hector Martinez, Harold Herrera, Christina Lozano, Altania Carela, Since the announce- the Since giveout to decided “I event at the Guests theDuring celebra- organizing director for the for the director organizing place,” world our abetter make to engine community a it is notaschool; is ion, school. the saving role in play akey will believe most the public hearing, which out at turn alarge suring en- and proposal about the informing the community organization dedicated to happen,” Carela said. to that expect Ididn’t cause be- meat first surprised nized. said it was nice to for member years, two staff be recog- Paul said. Sunday,” on closed we’re and it in, patient make can’t do deliveries on Sunday if a night. day and the of day, every hours ies at all deliver- who make man, ery deliv- the job be would their beyond doing going staff the job.”good to them that they’ve done a recognition be to award the Iwanted leaving. job and coming in and doing their “It is beyond,”above and more shesaid. than juststaff. them ofthe ment members for the achieve- an like was award their family.” “M.S. 80, in my opin- in 80, “M.S. that something was “It a 22, Carela, Angelina will guys delivery “Our of example an said Paul “They really just go Paul said she thinks the Photo by Kirsten Sanchez byKirsten Photo From page 1 page From should ence. be confer- press at the students theregarding the policing of Bronx re- anger their expressed also to protect Rivera, Gustavo Senator ing tive alternatives. posi- using be should they ior, for behav- bad them pending sus- and students arresting schools.” our in many children to be arrested the policy that permits so thorities. au- to appropriately respond We need to changeeducation, and struggle to special in are students these them to the office. Some of attempted officer ty to take when aschool safe- resisting like fighting in school,have been arrested for or things for enth and eighth grade clients sev- ofthe “Many said. Artz arrested,” getting teenagers classrooms at school. being arrested right in their that many young people are Bronx with agrees Rivers, the in NYC Services for Legal arrest. behavior that warrants an plinary issues from criminal minor schooltinguish disci- School ofNYPD abilities the garding Safetytions Agents serioussafety in1998, ques- to dis- have over school control awarded beenNYPD cops.” not raised by school staff, handled be should “Discipline dent. stu- Bronx 18-year-old an ers, re- classrooms,” said Riv- Frank pended and arrested in our criminalized by being sus- being ofcolor are students orLatino. either black the United Teachers Feder- from support gained also have and officials, elected local several metwith and haveganizers discussed itsudden, went bad?” ofa now all and for decades, learning have been students Norwood and Park Bedford where aplace is “It said. Rivieccio, Anthony group, Race matters inschool arrests “School safety agents agents “School safety Elected officials,includ- Artz said instead of older notjust are “These Andy Artz, an attorney was NYPD the Since “We know low-income Since last week, or- week, last Since school-based arrests and student summonses. summonses. student and arrests school-based of number high Bronx’s overthe outrage their to express 8, March on office president’s borough ofthe steps the on gathered officials, elected and students, parents, with along Rivera, Gustavo Senator opportunities that most of of most that opportunities ment and to many other education, ahigher to deny you access to can arrest One orherlife. his future of rest the affect can a record employ- having person, For ayoung age? young a at record your it mean to haveto an arrest youth on notwelcoming is and nalizes of color. crimi- school system current What the does that demonstrate tistics sta- “These Vazquez said. rican American and Latino,” targeted for were arrests Af- who were students of the a job. get and try to record, arrest an with for students future, the in mean it will what sider ment of EducationCommittee, said the Depart- must Action con- Parent Settlement parent leader with the New them.” teaching be should we children; our policing be We not should prison. in are they like feel them make to there notbe should “They the students,” Rivera said. filling that mission,” vice that filling ful- still are they knowledge of my best the to and cation edu- supplemental provide to school the closely with Association. Mosholuand Community Bedford 7, the and Board association, Community Avenuebridge merchant Street-Bain- 204th ation, the “More than 93 percent Esperanza Vazquez, a “We have worked very very worked have “We schools.” our workers in social and more guidance counselors and implement counseling, them to the local precinct, ofsending Instead engaged. people young our keep that measures ment alternative imple- table and the to come Department of Education to the We asking at are best. shameful are people, young our define to used being are which statistics these and “These growing numbers handcuffs,” Gibson said. with replaced being books text- with system, justice nal crimi- ofour extension of an more are statistics growing ary alternatives. implement positive disciplin- Department of Education to essa Gibsoncycle ofpoverty.” jobs, therefore continuing the called low-wage into system, justice the streets, into the criminal into youth out and ofschools for our pushing are sions too, theus take for granted. Suspen- students. alterations. plant cal physi- onpotential mation noinfor- offered proposal old The school. the side in kids.” the and program the both said. “Closing it down risks Walker 7, Adeline Board ofCommunity chairwoman “It seems as if these these if as seems “It Assemblywoman Van- The school serves 647 647 serves school The re- new will school The Photo by Dario Alequin byDario Photo 31 BRONX TIMES Mar. 15-21, 2012 Photo by Robert Cole Continued page on 34 “They were very deep and and deep very were “They going, and allowed the Hawks to go on a 7-0 run in the first quarter eventually leading to a 26-12 half- time Cardinal lead for O’Hara. it. to very physical,” said Preston adjust head to coach John Martin. think “I don’t awhile usedwe’re us the and play physical took it They’re very up-tempo as well.” Preston (25-6) led in never VIC QUIROLO...... PAGE 32 VIC QUIROLO...... PAGE “He [Tim“He McCarthy] everything did him asked we was he fantastic rebounded, He to do. defensively, us.” he wasand for game to the the key haven’t been thishaven’t far in awhile and wanted we to win this but hopefully next year we can do it.” O’Hara’s were teams both as game the throughout offense on sluggish Cardinal the first by half, and the Panthers defense-first attitude was over- shadowed presence.defensive The Panthers couldn’t get an offensive groove Mott Haven’s Taquan Givens poured Taquan Mott in 28 points Haven’s as the Mavericks kncoked off Bedford 69-58, Academy, in the PSAL Class A semifinals. Continued page on 34 The Panthers had a tough struggled“We offensively “Those were money,” said said money,” were “Those Mott runs, of full game a In “I hit the count- it shots when had points16 toNeil Veira After first a splendid half in In that time, Bedford to- put Grant was planning for to play game at Christ the King HS in in HS King the tory in the CHSAA Class B girl’s Christ championship State basketball at game Village. Middle physical the with playing time defense Cardinal O’Hara brought to the game.. and got off to a rocky start,” said junior Jessica Signore put who “We loss. the in points seven up he fell to Bedford. “They really really “They Bedford. guided who Porter, South Bronx to to final two years ago, where the ‘A’ fell he turned the tide.” (26-5)Haven hadthe last one, a 19-5 spurt to close the contest out. was brilliantGivens in that time, con- the with burst the starting making all and 3-pointers secutive six his of free-throw attempts. he said. to ed,” “I had confidence. I knew the first [3-pointer] was go- confidence That it. of more spin the by just in ing even me gave take the next shot.” lead Bedford (24-6), has which lost semis the last two years,in the ‘A’ Sean Snagg had 13 points and Dar- help to ien Best 12. points 12 scored he which Mott take Haven a 32-21 lead in the and room,locker struggled Givens in the third. Bedford 6-foot-5 put for- ward Ellis Everett on him and the Givens lengthsenior’s was bothersome. until gether spurt, a 16-1 using its size and turning the in- up defensive closer to grab a 49-43tensity, advantage Haven Mott fourth. the entering inched Grant closed out. it legendary Kennedy coach Johnny in involved was he before Mathis a fight and his mother took him of the Bronxout As powerhouse. a high play didn’t Givens freshman, kind. any of basketball school BY MIKE SMOLLINS BY ZACH BRAZILLER ZACH BY Preston’s storybookPreston’s postsea- One day removed from win- Share on emailShare on face- looking was Givens Taquan For different reasons, both formed have they Together, “Sometimes the basketball a slickGivens, sophomore hard shotsIt’s which to say Dynamic duo propels Mott Haven Mott propels duo Dynamic O’Hara ends Preston’s playoff run in ‘B’ state fi nal fi state run in ‘B’ playoff Preston’s ends O’Hara Cardinal O’Hara (Buffalo). The son run The came to a screeching halt on Saturday. (Buffalo). ning its first city championship, O’Hara the Panthers attempt to win its first state title was stymied by Cardinal usedHawks size and strong phys- ical play to keep Preston’s offensein check en route to a 56-41 vic- bookMore Sharing ServicesMore Print Hakeem schoolsat in Jersey. New for contributing on planned Grant Kennedy. John F. Mottended at up – Givens Haven remained there and Grant was placed the at Bronx after school inhe was involved a fight Ken- at nedy. punch anda potent 1-2 after Sun- sparklingday’s fourth quarter performance, havethe Mavericks one win from a PSAL Class A city title. Sunday gods Mott smile down on you,” Harlem coachHaven Doug Porter said af- in ter the top-seeded Mavericks took CCNY down 4 Bedford No. 69- Academy, at 58, night. got some breaks lucky “We a would have We along the way. those without winning time hard two.” Bed- guardpoint AAU major plays who Gauchos, battling York New the with ball scoredof his 14 game-high while 28 while quarter fourth the in points and points 18 with followed Grant rebounds 10 front line. ‘AA’-sized ford’s back-to-back Givens’ were bigger, 3-pointers Mott to put ahead Haven through goodfor midway the final quarter basket or Grant’s inside and 3-pointer to extend the lead to six with 2:30 left. Conversations

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$100 million can’t can’t million $100 buy good pitching good buy 115-111. sides, and non-stop action. changes, shots both by clutch changes in momentum, lead ent time.ent Bradley-Havlicek wars of a differ- watch. It waswatch. It reminiscent of the on 3/5 was an exhausting one to Knicks and the Celtics played back they drafted him to be. keep growing into the quarter- the into growing keep countable version of Favre.countable version Jets don’t needJets don’t a better, more ac- term championship drought. The The drought. championship term a short-term response to a long- the campus of Duke? threw a series of tight spirals on recovering quarterback just just quarterback recovering program because an aging, rusty, later, they’re going to junk the the junk to going they’re later, appearances and one .500 season two AFC Championship Game years and years to come. So now Sanchez would be their guy for owner, GM, and owner, head coach swore ton Manning andwrote: “The about goingabout after, free agent, Pey- looked at the NY Jets thoughts “Casey Jacobsen isn’t so sure the the sure so isn’t Jacobsen “Casey icle) passed icle) along these chats, BRONX TIMES Mar. 15-21, 2012 32 to remain close with the three points on the night. to him limiting and trouble foul early into him getting check, in kept him Gaels the and McCarthy rebounds. 32 grabbed and points 34 in which hepoured in a game off Fresh Kyleter Williams. cen- sophomore Baptist’s the John St. up with matched daunting for us.”game ly, key the to the hewas and defensive- fantastic he was rebounded, “He rolo said. dotoday,” to him asked Qui- task Quirolo. impressed that scoring about the wasn’t all of but it game, the in points 17 scoring appoint them, beinggames.” many fans at one of our know don’t “I smiled. McCarthy if I’vet-shirts. ever white donning Gym Hill seen Rose at the stands the ing so out,” “white their pack-ued Gaels contin- fans faithful take in the celebration. The par- to section, student the teammates rushed over to his and McCarthy sounded, they did. Once the buzzer victory. championship their after dancing keep to right the earned Gaels the but Baptist, the John St. ella for Cinder- midnight struck University.ham clock The game Saturday at Ford- basketball state champion Aboys Class CHSAA the John the Baptist, 65-51, in of my life.” want it to Ididn’t know just “I said. be the lastgame of game my life,” McCarthy uniform. Iona to play anotherthing, the fact that he gets game in one in solace an takes hand, other onthe McCarthy, Vic Quirolo. coach Gaels life. rthy played the game of his winning CHSAA ‘A’ state crown The Cougars were able were Cougars The McCarthy drew the we everything did “He notdis- did McCarthy alot of fun,” is “This what exactly That’s Iona Prep defeated St. best the it was “Maybe to according That’s Iona Prep’s Tim McCa- McCarthy, Iona continue ride, BY MIKE MCAVOY MIKE BY second CHSAA Class A state title in four years. infour title Astate Class CHSAA second to their Gaels the to lead points 17 had Prep’sIona McCarthy Tim to 50-33,Iona Prep only extended quarter, third the In half. allowing its lead second the in alead build thethe Gaels that helped them defensive of prowess the But it was halftime. into ing go- 33-27 trailing only half, first the throughout Gaels ing. up 58-37 with remain- 5:50 points in the fourth, going 21 as much as to lead the ing extend- gas, onthe foot its points in the quarter. six just score to Cougars McCarthy wasn’t the keep would Prep Iona Photo by Denis Gostev Denis by Photo nity.” opportu- alifetime in a once is you this “But what, know ball,” McCarthy laughed. for base- trip Florida our run. hold Gaels’ for the on season baseball put his to year.willing Heis next to play for baseball Temple committed is for Prep, Iona don’t go out.” to want shoulder’s, we onour chip in college. So onewho’sonly play to going we all have the is …Felix team. ous a danger- you apretty makes “it said, left,” McCarthy game onemore have maybe do. have to workthe still they and accomplished team his rthy is relishing McCa- tournament. eration over Newfor York the Fed- State what will now head up to Albany ship in the last four years, champion- won second its scorers. all lead to points 34 on Ginyard, Tav-their guard, freshman who poured out effort ingot atremendous (7-16) Cougars the game, the out Abbondola of and liams Wil- both take to able was points. Although Iona Prep fort heldeffort.” Williams It’s in. ateam step to I had early, but hewent and down job onhim agood doing to two was “Kevin said. Abongo week,” all him on stopping them. let beat that they weren’t going to decided and practices, their in targeted Gaels er who the aplay- Abbondola, Vincent guard junior Cougars the his spot.” took Felix he went down, defender, best our but when glue,” notreturn. did saidquarter with an injury and first Quirolo.Conroy, the in who left for fellow senior, Kevin in offilling challenge the to (14 rose Abongo points) “He’sdefensively. Felix Senior up onewhoonly stepped “I think I’m missing apitcherMcCarthy, you only “Knowing which (24-3), Prep Iona ef- team Gaels’ The “We’ve been working guarding was spot That “Usually Conroy is our third quarter and by four by four and quarter third lead by eight points in the Jefferson, favored to it months, take in game best its play Saturdaysemifinals night. AA Class PSAL the in son Jeffer- No. to 1Thomas loss 72-68 heartbreaking Wings’ fourth-seeded the ment after to express his disappoint- coach hardly had words and expressionless. motionless Arena nesecca room in the bowels of Car- team’s locker outside his AA semifinals. Class PSAL inthe Jefferson to Thomas loss 72-68 heartbreaking inSaturday’s points 23 scored Jenkins Justin Academy’s Wings PSAL Class Boys AA notebook Wings fall hard He watched his team team his He watched Academy Wings The stood Turnage Billy BY ZACH BRAZILLER the bench and though he he though and bench the off aspark provided fante produced. players marquee Wings’ Gomez, Steven forward from effort inspired the and (14 Brown Jaequan points) to-end end- the to performance playJenkins’ brilliant 23-point of junior won,”should’ve hesaid. wing loss. semifinal explaining a straight third Yet, again hewas ing. here remain- aminute under with Continued on page 34 on page Continued Reserve Francisco In- Francisco Reserve senior Justin star From we agame is “This Photo by Denis Gostev Denis by Photo 33 BRONX TIMES Mar. 15-21, 2012 Photo by Marc Raimondi “Shut up,” Dingle said up,” “Shut He busted laughing out brother,” my “That’s St Margaret of Cor- of Margaret St Two years ago they After a 23-2 season, St. Margaret’s of Margaret’s St. Tyro Division title Cortona wins CYO CYO wins Cortona scrum. hishe told teammate with a laugh. when asked about Dingle tackling him to the floor. said.Okoro “I knew I was gonna be his first target when the buzzer sounded.” tona in Riverdale wins the the wins Riverdale in tona Bronx County Tyro CYO championshipDivision game. Villa against competed Maria Academy in the after game championship quadruple unbelievable an overtime, heartbreaking loss one point. by consistedwhich of 25 regu- lar games, one tournament St practices, untold and game gym, ledwhich them to the cham- gamepionship on Sun- Carmel March Our 4 at day, Lady Mount of was Cortona of Margaret’s Clare’s St trailing five halftime, by at showing re- unbelievable talented silience, came back against very a team to win a score by of exhillerating an in 27 to 38 game. But, he wasn’t satisfied satisfied wasn’t he But, Aaliyah, the girls Most It didn’t hurt to have have to have you as long as “So hurt didn’t It with just making it to the the to it Ju- Games. making just Millrose with 105th lian the won Fastest Kid race, beating the best year eight andold younger from boys the tri-state area. 5th a with Athlete, wasValuable one of the two athletes medaled who Olympics theat 2011 AAU National Junior 3000 meter the in finish place run. Then the she won 2011 AAU Cross Country National Championship in Orlando, Fl and qualified the for USATF Cross Country Champion- Aaliyahship. to win was able other the from points enough weeks to earn her a spot for the Colgate finals Madison at Garden. Square speed. Julian dominated the the dominated Julian speed. the in Division Sub-Bantam 55 meterand 200 meter dash. But, his hardest test was the Fastest Kid race the at 105 Millrose Games. Julian qual- ified the for Millrose Games with a 4th place finish. an Antigua, you’ll win,” the the win,” you’ll Antigua, an 10th-year head man said with a laugh. that’s Okoro, and Dingle sure.for Dingle said Okoro was complaining hisabout postgame the in hurting leg pionship teampionship and his middle brother Omarin won ’93. Kerwin Okoro had 21 points lead to St. Raymondthe CHSAA to Class AA intersectional title. The 2011 Most Improve Improve Most 2011 The Valuable Most 2011 The Antigua has won now Athletes were Jaelah Eargle Jaelah were Athletes thefor girls and Darius Gor- thedon for This boys. is a great achievement. shows It athletes these work hard the in put after day day. Aa- were year the of Athletes the for girls andliyah Wajid Julian the To for boys. Coley Athlete Valuable Most the be on the Zodiacs Track Team is an outstanding achievement. Aaliyah and Julian had a old Eight-year year. banner Juilan, is the youngest ath- the in protégés this win to lete places Julian award. top 3 in most cross country meets.He was one of a few athletes from the Zodiacs qualifiedwho the for 2011 AAU and National USATF Cross Country Champion- He alsoship. qualified the for Ju- National AAU 2011 AAU Once,nior Olympics. Julian that used he in-doors, went Cross running from strength Country and turned into it didn’t sacrifice,” Dingle said. said. Dingle sacrifice,” didn’t it.” made “I three city titles as head coach assistant. an as Ken- more two and at St. has total. Ray’s now seven The other two also featured Calipari Antiguas – his oldest brother assistant an now John Orlando, with was on thetucky, 1991 cham- The winners the for “They withleave this who Okoro, 6-foot-5 The “The beenguy who’s Dingle, on other hand, left who guys “Those and Boy were awawrded. Tyron were contest essay Ingram, Nelson, Teje Zaria Phil- Jasmyn and Wright lips. The winners the for Sade were awards education Kend- Josephine Fullard, Keenan Cherry, Shane all, Thomas, Michael Rogers, Jasmyn Phillips and Jacque- Kendall. line theTimes Center Union in first But Albany. the Ravens bring- of glow the in bask can ing the elite program back to hadthe it reached level six times previously: city cham- pions. [title] under said their belts,” junior guard ShaneRector, had points. 16 who was awarded playoff MVP, made every basket, big in- cluding a pair of free throws (24-5) Cross creeped when 3:09 left. with 54-52 within He was draped all Holy over Cross senior guard Will Da- vis (21 points) in the second half, limiting his effective- ness after halftime. with me for four years had the biggest game of the sea- son Antigua – of his career,” team- his said. to nicely struggled with his shot, but deferred of instead facilitating mates, scoring. Afterward he spoke sacrifice, about a lot includ- program the with staying ing during the tough times. Four Barnes and Noble Noble and Barnes Four “This group has ce- Din- when easy wasn’t It “There was a point I was Added Okoro: “Really, St. Raymond (21-9), on “Why Education Is So So Is inch participation trophy. Education the to given were cards gift essay best the with athletes “Why on Important”. Seven educa- to given were trophies tion high a maintain who athletes grade point average. Plus, the 2011 Most Improve Girl and Boy Athlete and 2011 AthleteMost Valuable Girl Iowa State-boundIowa had Okoro 21 points, rebounds 10 and six blocks and Dingle, headed to had points, 11 re-Temple, 10 bounds and six assists. mented their name in St. Antigua history,” Raymond’s said. special “It’s because of what we went through.” gle and were Okoro sopho- varsity the on together mores pains. growing through going All the senior stars had fled keep to them to up was it and the program afloat. about thinking definitely leaving,” Dingle said. “I was like, going on? But what’s were things said [Antigua] gonna out. I trusted work happen, him.” didn’t that If that was a blessing in dis- the guise. maybe we wouldn’t be here meet now.” right will has straightwhich eight won Hayes, at 23 after loss to Car- a blowout dinal March New the in champion PSAL York State Federation semifinals AA Class Coaches with Most Improved and Most award winners Athletes Valuable

BY MARC RAIMONDI MARC BY BY WINSTON DINKINSBY On Saturday, March 10, 10, March Saturday, On Okoro andOkoro Dingle, two On Sunday, theOn two were Sunday, The pair, who haveThe who pair, “It hurt, I’m numb but Kerwin and Okoro Dan- Share on emailShare on

Teammates Dingle, Okoro lead St. Raymond’s to title to Raymond’s St. lead Okoro Dingle, Teammates Zodiacs track club honors award-winning athletes award-winning honors club track Zodiacs Every athlete received a 16- a dish or donated beverages. a dish or donated beverages. ditorium. The parents made cellent decorating job the au- athlete Alex Scott, did an ex- Christina of parent Forde, gether an outstanding affair. affair. outstanding an gether mittee and parents to- put banquet. The Parent Com- Parent The banquet. the Zodiacs held their annual front of a sellout crowd, the sectional title since 2004. In first CHSAA Class AA inter- versity for theversity for program’s Holy CrossHoly Fordham at Uni- St. to a 66-58 Ray’s win over of the city’s top players, led players, top of the city’s a big way. a big rewarded their for loyalty in ver Antiguaver and each other. wavered, trustingcoach Oli- ing. Dingle and never Okoro The ship seemed to be sink- be to seemed ship The in the span of two seasons. seasons. two of span the in ferred of the out Bronx school careers, six trans- players Early in their St. Raymond er through impossible times. grade, stuck with one anoth- played together since sixth happy in life.” my said. “I’ve been never this to the Okoro pain right now,” teammate down to the floor. who tackledwho his longtime Okoro jumped onto Dingle, iel Dingle midcourt.met at vicesMore Print vicesMore facebookMore Sharing Ser- facebookMore BRONX TIMES Mar. 15-21, 2012 34 right there,” hesaid. right ly. free throws cost them dear- missed team’s 12 his feel did said. hump,”the Turnage getover we can’t and far this dejected. Bronx The to back 7.7 Wings send to nal seconds scored five points in the fi- 1-and-1 and Thaddeus Hall endofa front the missed Gomez hit a3for Jefferson, final. A’ ‘A Garden for next Saturday’s the to Wings send would it liked seemed time at the 6, fourth-quarter runwhich a15- spark to huge 3-pointer a sank Berroa Marvilio woes, foul with saddled was top seed in the ‘A’ the in top seed playoffs, and crown AEast Bronx a Despite weapon. inside emerged as an important rebounds) (10 20 points, Okeagu newcomer Jessey mention notto Attkorah, Bright wing Lloyd and ert Rob- guard point such as holdovers Bronx South with championship.” the to we’re going and dence gives Porter stretch, the down big plays making I’m hands, mehe said. so “The much ball istunity. in my oppor- right the neither was confi- but Peter’s Prep, St. and rick Pat- St. Heconsidered team. a have didn’t Haven Mott From page 32 From page 31 they and getbetter they fully Peter’s. “Hope- St. and LIU FloridaFairfield, Atlantic, with scholarship offers from bright is future whose kins, Jen- said school,” high in left have alot they ofyears man, niors, sophomores, fresh- lock. it remained stead, In- handle. the about turn to time; they were by the door, this doorstep onthe only not were Wings The March. by last five off them knocked 24 points and the Kangaroos ago, it fell to Boys & Girls by years Two gotten. has Wings Duo propels Mott Haven Fouls doom Whitehead T ballgame the “That’s coach fourth-year The we get because sucks “It Stokes Nazai Instead, The two meshed well well meshed two The “I’m glad I stayed,” “We have alot ofju- h i s was the closest closest the s was win.” how to know just They six,make and thatkids,” Porter said. “They we run, gutted they‘A’ go favorite, onSunday. the up it Bedford, team many considered the past out. rallying by now and round second the in in a come-from-behind win eight, fourth-quarter points No. 17 to holding Stevenson by first week, this rest to ite.” favor- the were we thought anyone but like feel Ididn’t “We No. 1seed, the were said. Porter respect,” ing year. of time workstyle could this run-and-gun Mavericks the whether doubts were there losing sits well with him. with well sits losing Notthat season. successful felt ita was still Whitehead sues at is- academic and games the three season’s him which cost jury semifinal loss, an ankle in- outset, Despite the effort. best his from but far it points, was 13 game.” his wasn’t“He playing Wesley Myers said. guard sive,”on defense. and be particularly careful end offensive onthe shots Boyswas forced for to settle jump on either end of the floor. He with his usual aggression Highsecond he half, couldn’t play for ofthe most floor on the junior one,”except hesaid. fouls the Icommitted think Ididn’t because trating defeat. a72-63 in recovered never really and at halftime Boys No. 2 trailed HighRailsplitters third-seeded by the half, first seven entire the for virtually vices points ser- Without his on charges. two fouls, for three called was sophomore standout Lincoln’s time, of playing third? butmaybe, the second, The understood. first foul Isaiah Whitehead The Lincoln: dooms head here.”get back “I’m so proud of my doubts put those They we’re gain- like feels “It Whitehead still scored scored still Whitehead “He wasn’t as aggres- Even with Whitehead frus- definitely was “It about minutes two In White- to trouble Foul toria Sorrell in the loss as as loss the in Sorrell toria title. state first its to ing by as much and as cruis- 23 the fourth quarter, leading ran away with the game in board, but O’Hara Cardinal score- onto the getback ally eventu- would Preston utes. for seven min- nearly board the off Preston keeping run late in the third while the game going on an 11-0 of control full Hawks took n a m e t o F a u s t o C a r m o n a a n o m “chemistry” to build team r a C attempted has Madden Joe o t s u a F o t e m a n his who changed aguy like Republic. 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From page 31 From page 31 Little Basketball League Pipe Dreams: LittlePipe Dreams: basketball league; no cheering There’s No Cheering There’s No Cheering In The Press Box Press The In Preston was led by Vic- led was Preston the half, second the In Tampa Bay’s manager Bay’sTampa manager (SF Jenkins Bruce I’d like to see apro- see I’d to like O’Hara ends Preston’s ‘B’ state playoff hopes Appropriate ing. I had to come through through come to Ihad ing. excit- really is step forward that Totake abang. with goout to glad I’m and year my senior is “This said. Shabazz effort,” and work Kelsey McCarthy put up 10. sophomore while 14 points for O’Hara with Cardinal way the led Shabazz Aaron Meanwhile, ACL). (torn ano Tri- Megan leader rebound forced to play without their again once was Preston as sa contributed Cwikla nine Melis- she putpoints. up 12 with a bum shoulder and and shoulder abum with of2011 shutwas all down Santana Johan example, ,For problems. ofarm risk tremendous the sidering much for so long when con- dously for pitchers. It’slar tremen- risky stel- isn’t exactly tocontracts commitsuccess rate of million $100 so for pitchers. “The contracts cle) talked about long term payroll?” the on higher about miles eight is aboutwhy pitcher, isn’t the who 30 feet safety, own formets their closerare required and to wear hel- hitter the from feet about 90 base coaches standing the but If should. helmets, don’t ‘em. Pitchers wear in amic Put helmets. wear ers forever. signs Catch- place have the We asunset? one watching technology some- like for asign in ing toat Jonathan re- Papelbon have you looking spent life star- seconds. How much of your you’ve it; gotsix throw it, have apitch Catch clock. play clock; should baseball a has hold-ups, “Football somePost- Gazette) suggested wayscool. toto NY. stopWall Street bankers going as dressed and Anaheim, thein Seattle, Beach Boys in tion. They wore grunge into when travel they clothing city-appropriate wear ers anby opponent’s having his Rays play- loca- Stop Excessive Hold-ups Excessive Stop $100 Million Pitchers “We put in a lot of hard “We alot put ofhard in John Shea (SF Chroni- Gene Collier (Pgh. Madden is quietly Not So Good Good Not So and learn from it next year. it next from learn and loss atough from rebound to hopes Preston nament, tour- the to ahead looks throughout. ing up with seven steals gressive all game com- O’Hara was ag-Cardinal and weeks two in upstate Tournament B Federation New York the Class State to trip first (21-4) Hawks the ensuring rebounds six I did.” what that’s and for my team out. oneturned howknow that with the whale, and we all the Yankees than Ahab was seems more obsessed with job but Valentine already, barely been “It’s wrote, and entine 60 days on Val- at the looked (ESPN.com) drinking. by investment their protect imposingupset that be shouldn’t money and owners want controls tipsy. home alittle drive to and car his getinto then and agame after few beers for aplayer have to a thing onallowed. 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